The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society is nearing completion of its new space, The Williams Center, which will serve as an additional wing to the existing facility.

The Gloucester Museum of History is featured as a destination in the newly launched Virginia 250 Passport.

This collaborative, statewide initiative—organized by the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Colonial Williamsburg, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello—encourages Virginians and visitors to commemorate America’s 250th by engaging with the state’s foremost historic sites and museums.

The Fairfield Foundation recently presented its outreach report for the past year to its board members.

The foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization in the midst of celebrating its 25th year, involves the public in hands-on archaeology and education activities in the Middle Peninsula and surrounding areas.

The Middle Peninsula/Northern Neck Walk to End Alzheimer’s was held on Saturday morning in Gloucester Court House.

Sweet Tooth Café, located on Gloucester Main Street, is inviting the community to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a full week of specials, sweet treats, and events beginning Monday, Sept. 15.

Virginia Made Products, the newest store on Gloucester’s Main Street, officially opened its doors on Saturday morning, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Mike Brewer, head brewer at the Gloucester Brewing Company, won two gold medals and a Bronze Best in Show for his entries in the Virginia Craft Beer Summit and Gala, which was held on Aug. 11 at the Farm Bureau Center in Doswell.

History is stepping into the spotlight in Gloucester County. For the first time, visitors can experience guided tours of the county’s colonial courthouse circle—now available on weekends through Gloucester County Parks, Recreation and Tourism.

Gloucesters around the world will celebrate their heritage on Saturday, Sept. 6, for the fourth annual Gloucester Day celebration. The public is welcome to join others who are gathering at Abingdon Episcopal Church, White Marsh, at noon to hold a live conversation with leaders and residents of Gloucester in the United Kingdom and other places named Gloucester around the world.

Linwood and Janet Harris held a ribbon-cutting and grand-opening ceremony Friday morning for their new business, Timeless Treasures.

Another new restaurant is calling Gloucester Main Street home.

Sarah Netroe and Kiatisak Phaniphat held a soft opening on July 1 for their new restaurant, Lotus Boba Café. The space at 6655 Main Street was previously occupied by Sweet Tooth Café, next to Hair on Main Salon.