The Economic Development Authority (EDA) approved the bank loan and associated financing documents that were priced in November. According to Alan Carmody, director of Budget and Management, “The EDA has been very supportive of the project, having now approved the development agreement and all of the real estate agreements as well as the loan. The foundation is progressing well in their fundraising also.” The Board of Supervisors will see an item during the December meeting to approve of the EDA’s financing. “This is an action for the purposes of determining the tax exempt status of the bonds (not the approval…
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DECEMBER 9 ANCESTRY.COM – GET STARTED AT CCPL – 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Central Library. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov. DECEMBER 10 CHESTER PICKLEBALL – Goyne Park. Ecoff Ave. Each Thursday. 9 until 11 a.m. 6 until 8 p.m. Play will be at the tennis courts located behind the baseball field. Questions or info, call 804-712-8113. SUSTAIN OUR COMMUNITIES COMMIITTEE – 9a.m. until 10 a.m. To study and analyze blight prevention techniques and programs; then advise business organizations, Chesterfield County Airport, Conference Room B (2nd Floor), 7511 Airfield Drive, North Chesterfield DECEMBER 11 “DARK DAYS” WITH D. RANDALL BLYTHE -…
The Virginia Chapter Ninety-Nines will once again be holding a Toy Airlift at Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport this Saturday. The Toy Airlift will benefit the children of military personnel at Fort Lee, Virginia and the veterans at McGuire Veterans’ Hospital. The airport has placed a toy collection box in their lobby where pilots and residents can place new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages. The toys will be distributed to military families who need help providing for their children, many of whom are injured, ill or struggling financially. Items such as patient clothes, toiletries, and gift cards can also…
Do you want to dance the night away and spend a fun evening with friends of all ages for a good cause? Then join us for a one of kind 1950 retro theme dance, as we gather to reminisce and dance the night away with the musical styling of “Spectrum” a Richmond’s favorite. The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield is hosting their first ever “Rock Around the Clock” dance fundraiser on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 7 p.m. at Thomas Dale High School, located at 3626 W. Hundred Rd. Tickets are on sale now for $25 a couple and $15 for…
Chester Baptist Church Ultimate Christmas party is one of over 5,000 parties going on across the country as part of Child Evangelism Fellowship’s “Christmas Across America” initiative. Their party along with others like it across the country will spread the good news of Jesus Christ in a fun and inviting way. The Ultimate Christmas party for ages five to 12 will be this Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Children are invited to come enjoy games, songs, a Bible Story and snacks. Parents are welcome to stay and observe if they wish. The name of the Bible…
The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia, (CHSV), in partnership with the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation, presents a workshop for Boy scouts in December. The Boy Scout Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge Workshop will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Historic Trinity Church, 10111 Iron Bridge Rd., Chesterfield.This workshop fulfills merit badge requirements by allowing scouts to understand their rights, liberties and freedoms as citizens. Cost is $10 and registration and payment must be made in advance by visiting the CHSV website at www.chesterfieldhistory.com. To learn more about prerequisites…
Cruising down Beulah Road you may see a twinkle of lights as you approach Bellbluff Road, after a turn onto Bellbluff, it suddenly transports one into what appears to be Christmas Town. Ronnie and Melody Kittell put their all into the project. The Kittell family is seeking to spread a little Christmas cheer. It didn’t start out as such a huge undertaking. “It all began with one navity scene,” said Melody Kittell, “ my husband’s dad loved Christmas and that inspired us.” From that humble beginning the family now has an amazing display and it continues to grow. Melody said…
Chesterfield Children’s Theatre presents Willy Wonka Jr and A Princess Christmas at Matoaca Middle School West. Wonka will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday December 11 and 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, December 12. Tickets are $10 at the Door with a $5 discount for students. Four and under are free. A Princess Christmas will be performed at 5 p.m. Saturday only. Tickets are $5 at the door with a $2 discount for students and four and under are free. Both shows will feature a meet and greet of characters, snack bar, silent auction, etc. For more information email: [email protected] Other upcoming events include; Chester Idol, Dec…
The Chester Garden Club will be holding their annual greens sale this Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Chester gazebo in front of the Walgreen Drug Store entrance from West Hundred Rd. Members have been designing and creating fresh wreaths, swags and centerpieces all week that are perfect for the dinner table, decorations for the mantle, lamp post and the entry hall. If you are in need of some fresh greens for the holidays at a reasonable cost along with supporting the garden club’s community efforts, stop by the “Holly Jolly Christmas” green sale this…
The new Chesterfield School Board will take their oaths of office this month at Chesterfield’s 1917 Courthouse. Incumbents: Carey Coyner, Diane Smith along with newly elected members: Rob Thompson, John Erbach and Javiad Saddiqi, will take their oaths of office during an investiture at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 15. A reception will follow in the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road.