The Humble Hearts at Webber Baptist Church will be hosting the Finneys Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 11:30 a.m. The Finneys, John and Frankie of Midlothian, are a husband and wife duo who have been singing together since 1987. Their music style is Christian country, and most of the songs they sing are written by John. Humble Hearts meets the second Tuesday of every month at 11:30 a.m. and is open to anyone who wishes to attend. Attendees are asked to bring a sandwich or salad. Drinks, chips, and dessert are provided at no charge. Webber Baptist Church is a community-based…
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CHESTER – The KidsZone at ChesterFest promises great fun for kids as it was last year with an added twist. As music drifts across the lawns of the Chester Village Green and area bands bring an eclectic mix of sounds, the KidsZone will not only have an animal petting zoo, but also an eco-friendly musical petting zoo with instruments. “Christian Life will be manning the KidsZone for the fourth time this year and have once again added a fun touch to the Fest,” said Elliott Fausz, organizer of the festival and president of the Chester Community Association. “The idea of…
CHESTERFIELD – The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia, in partnership with the Chesterfield Department of Parks and Recreation, presents programs in support of home-schooling families. These programs, designed for all grade levels, are fun and engaging, and they cover specific learning objectives. Discovering Chesterfield’s Past This program addresses what life was like in rural Chesterfield long ago. Visit a replica of an early 20th century general store and imagine life in a bygone era. Take a tour of the historic Courthouse Green, walk in the footsteps of the Continental soldiers, and learn about the fight for religious freedom during the…
CHESTER – The Chesterfield Center for the Arts has a new donor Dr. and Mrs. Baxter Perkinson Jr. stepped up to help the Center move closer to its goal. Dr. Perkinson and family will contribute to the center’s foundation building fund and pay for some of the operation costs once it has opened. Today, (Aug. 24, 2016), the Board of Supervisors will consider renaming the future arts center in Chester the Baxter Perkinson Center for the Arts. “Dr. Perkinson Jr. and his wife Elaine have pledged an extremely generous donation to the Chesterfield Center for the Arts Foundation. According to…
ENON – The Greater Richmond Partnership announced that Niagara Bottling LLC, the largest private label bottled water supplier in the U.S., will build a $95 million, 450,000 square-foot facility in Chesterfield County’s Meadowville Technology Park, employing 76 people. A second phase is expected to increase the workforce by another 50 employees with a $50 million build-out. “Niagara Bottling, LLC is committed to providing a high-quality product with unmatched quality service to its customers,” said Brian Hess, Executive Vice President of Operation for Niagara. “The Chesterfield location allows the company to fulfill that commitment by providing an optimal location that is…
CHESTERFIELD – Sabra, maker of hummus dips, with a processing plant at the Walthall Industrial Plant, has launched a campaign and challenged others to join in efforts to alleviate the effects of food deserts. “Plants With a Purpose” has begun with a pilot program in the company’s backyard in, Richmond City and Chesterfield County. The company established an on-site garden and is coordinating with Renew Richmond, a nonprofit dedicated to urban agriculture in underserved communities, to create community education programming. Food deserts are defined by the USDA as neighborhoods and towns without ready access to fresh, healthy, affordable food. It…
The John Rolfe Players preformed in Chester and Chesterfield from the 1950s to the late 1970s. The force behind the group was Dottie and her husband Larry Armstrong. The performance poster above was typical for the troupe. Elizabeth Matthews, one of the original Chesterfield Center for the Arts supporters, said the John Rolfe Players sparked the idea of a playhouse approximately 60 years ago. The Armstrongs would be proud of the development of the Arts Center as the building is on the cusp of being built.
AUGUST 24 INTRODUCTION TO 3D PRINTING – 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Central Library. Learn to use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create just about anything, and print it on a 3D printer. Open to all ages. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov. COUNTY MEETING – 3 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The Board of Supervisors meeting. Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield CHESTERFIELD FARMERS MARKET – 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Chesterfield County Complex AUGUST 25 DISCOVER DAYS PROGRAM SERIES – 17TH CENTURY GAMES & SONGS – 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. For ages 3-10. Join Henrius for an hour…
By A.A. “Cotton” Puryear The Virginia National Guard will broke ground on its new state headquarters facility on Aug. 16 at Defense Supply Center Richmond in North Chesterfield. The 102,000 square foot facility will be built on a 13.6-acre site in the northern section of DSCR, cost approximately $30 million and construction should be completed by February 2018. It will provide workspace for the Adjutant General of Virginia, the Virginia National Guard Joint Staff and Air National Guard Staff currently located at Mullins Readiness Center in Sandston. “In the more than 409-year history of the Virginia National Guard, this is…
Chesterfield – The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) will present a lecture on the historical uses of herbs at 10 a.m. at the County Museum Saturday, Sept. 10. Step back in time with Kathy Chain of The Herbs of Happy Hill, who will discuss the harvesting of herbs in colonial times, and some of their historical uses in the kitchen and for medicine and fragrance. After the presentation, attendees will make an herbal sachet to take home, and tour the Herb Demonstration garden at nearby Castlewood (weather permitting). For more information, or to reserve a seat, call the County…