With the ongoing celebration of Black History Month in February, the Chesterfield County Historical Society (CHSV) and its African-American History Committee has compiled the life story of the man behind the naming of Mimms Loop – Cornelius Mimms, a Chesterfield County resident who was born before the Civil War and became an important African-American leader. In his honor, a new exhibit entitled, Cornelius Mimms: A Legend and Legacy opened this month at the Chesterfield County Museum, 6813 Mimms Loop in the Chesterfield government complex. The exhibit will run through the fall. Cornelius Mimms was born September 17, 1857 during slavery.…
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The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) continues its ninth annual “Winter Lecture Series” that started on January 8 and continues every second Friday through March 18.. Each lecture begins at 7 p.m In conjunction with the celebration of Black History Month, the program on February 19 features a first-person portrayal of Harriett Tubman presented by living history interpreter Charmaine Crowell-White. On March 4, speakers Buddy Cranford and Scott Williams of the Chesterfield Historical Society’s Military History Committee will present a lecture entitled, “World War I Comes to Chesterfield,” accompanied by a display of historic stereoscopic glass slides taken in…
Dee and Chris Knaggs with a copy of the Village News taken in Agra Fort in the City of Agra, India. Dee and Chris toured India for three weeks with the University of Michigan alumni group.
FEBRUARY 17 AMERICAN RED CROSS WEB OF HOPE KNITTINg/CROCHET CLASSES – 10 a.m. Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School St. Details: Vee Hancock, 276-2891. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – SCHOOL BOARD LIAISON COMMITTEE – 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. This Committee serves as a point of regular contact between the School Board and the Board of Supervisors. School Board Administration Building, 9900 Krause Rd. AN EXPLORATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART AT THE VMFA – 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Meadowdale Library. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov FEBRUARY 18 ACOUSTIC CONCERT SERIES: The Cary Street Ramblers – 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Central Library.…
Sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Southside Virginia, the Taste of Home Cooking School and Vendor Show is returning to Colonial Heights High School on Saturday, March 19, featuring culinary specialist Jamie Dunn. Jamie conducts shows throughout the region and enjoys on stage entertaining and sharing her love of cooking. Lots of door prizes! Vendor spots still available. Get tickets by calling 804-732-2742, online at www.brownpapertickets.com or pick up at Bank of Southside Virginia branches in Petersburg, Prince George, Chester and Dinwiddie or ReVintage in Colonial Heights. Advance tickets $12.00, at the door $14.00, VIP $30.00. Join us for…
Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, employees and local community members brighten the halls and the days for visitors and patients alike at Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, during the Department of Veterans Affairs’ national “Salute to Veteran Patients” Feb. 12 through 19. DLA Aviation’s Public Affairs Office advertises and collects valentines annually in support of the VA program which is designed to let veterans know their service is appreciated and they are remembered. This year handmade and store bought valentines were collected from center employees, children at the DSCR’s Betty Ackerman-Cobb Child Development Center and friends in the community…
The intoxicating aroma of Indian food is ever present when walking into Ambrosia Indian Cuisine Family Restaurant located near River’s Bend. Local residents and restaurant owners, Daljit Singh and Kulwinder Kaur opened their doors three years ago for us to discover Indian food and its rich mix of spices. In the restaurant business for nearly 10 years, the owners bring the spicy, rich and flavorful dishes to Chester that have more of a northern region influence which means the dishes tend to be creamy with yogurt-based sauces. Kaur enjoys greeting customers, helping with selections and explaining the terms on the…
Miss Chesterfield uses her crown to promote anti-bullying message Athlete, student, beauty queen, survivor, fighter, leader, winner; select any of these descriptions and they will describe Taylor Reynolds. Twenty-one-year-old Reynolds was crowned Miss Chesterfield on January 10 and will be representing Chesterfield in the Miss Virginia 2016 pageant in June. This is not her first time at competing for Miss Virginia, it is her fourth. The former Thomas Dale High School graduate said, “Who’s counting, what makes this year so much different is that this is the first year I get to represent my hometown.” Along with being a Chester…
The Chesterfield County Joint County-Schools Employee Benefits Committee will conduct a meeting on Monday, February 15, at 10:30 a.m. in Room 502 at the Lane B. Ramsey Administration Building, 9901 Lori Rd. The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors/School Board Capital Construction Goals & Accountability Committee will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, February 17, at 12:30 p.m. at the School Board Administration Building, 9900 Krause Rd. The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors/School Board Liaison Committee will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, February 17, at 2 p.m. at the School Board Administration Building, 9900 Krause Rd..
The American flag that flew over the Chester Village Green 24 hours a day disappeared during the snow storm on January 24. The flag was an oversized flag and had to be special ordered. The flag was provided by the Kiwanis Club of Chester. They also provided lighting for the flag. It is believed that with the weight of the snow on the cable, the cable broke bringing the flag to the ground. It is believe that it may have been picked up for protection. The community would like to see the flag returned. It may be returned to the…