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Those Elusive World War Memorials

By Press release on November 4, 2015 History, Uncategorized

With each new generation, the memories of names, faces and events of the past slowly deteriorate, to be preserved by historians. We are now in the second year of the World War One Commemoration (2014-2018) and one wonders what we are doing to commemorate the event. Where are the World War One memorials in Chesterfield County? You would not think that a simple memorial can get lost but they do. Instead of being easily located, we have to ask our fellow citizens to help us. Some may know about cemeteries and other obscure and less obvious locations. They may just…

Local drivers are asked to avoid these roads from 4 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. now through the holiday season.

Expect Increased Traffic Near Amazon

By Press release on November 4, 2015 Community, Uncategorized

New traffic pattern for motorists near the Amazon Fulfillment Center through the holidays. Motorists should expect increased traffic in the area around the Amazon Fulfillment Center on Meadowville Technology Parkway beginning Sunday, Nov. 8, through the holiday season. The business will begin its peak season staffing ramp-up on Sunday, and traffic will increase as the workforce increases. Chesterfield County’s Transportation Department is working closely with the Police Department and Amazon to mitigate the impact on traffic. Off-duty police officers paid by Amazon will be at the Amazon facility each day from 4 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m.…

Weekly Calendar

By VN Staff on November 4, 2015 Events, Uncategorized

NOVEMBER 4 CHESTER CHOICES BOOD DISCUSSION GROUP – “The Round House” by Louise Erdrich will be discussed. 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. No registration required. NOVEMBER 5 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. COMPANION SUPPER – 6 p.m. Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School St. Details: Deanie Clements, 790-1115 or Sarah Allen, 768-8602. DRAGONFYRE – The Celtic music of Dragonfyre will entertain you with jigs, reels and ballads of war, women and whiskey. 7…

Village News at “The Chew”

By Public Comment on November 4, 2015 Around the World, Uncategorized

Sisters Dot Kegley of Staunton, Va., formerly of Chester, and Jane Luck of Chester, made a trip to New York for a taping of “The Chew,” and the Village News was along for the ride.

Village News in Canada

By Public Comment on November 4, 2015 Around the World, Uncategorized

Bob and Jean Henderson retired and took a trip up to Canada. They said it was beautiful.

10th Annual Free Dental Day

By Press release on November 4, 2015 Community, Uncategorized

Drs. Tony and John Agapis will host the 10th annual “Dentistry from the Heart” event – providing a free day of dental care to more than 200 residents. The line will begin as early as 1 a.m. the night before, with hundreds prepared to camp out in order to receive free services. “Dentistry from the Heart” patients travel from across Virginia every year to Dr. Agapis’ Chester dental practice for the annual free day of dentistry, happening November 20. Virginia Blood Services will also be on hand accepting blood donations. In 2001, “Dentistry from the Heart” started with New Port…

1864 Bermuda Hundred Campaign Tour

By Press release on November 4, 2015 Events, History, Uncategorized

The Chesterfield Department of Parks and Recreation in partnership with the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia offers a guided driving tour of the Civil War battle sites that played a major role in the 1864 Bermuda Hundred Campaign on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. beginning at Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Rd. This tour will allow participants to visit Dutch Gap at Henricus to learn about the construction of a canal intended to bypass Confederate artillery batteries, a discussion of the battle of Trent’s Reach, the site of the first Confederate defense of Richmond, Drewry’s…

Local Film: The Wages of Sin

By Mark Fausz on November 4, 2015 Community, Uncategorized

At a dim movie theatre; you take your seat and the lights go down as the movie begins to flicker on the huge screen. The only distraction is the crunching of popcorn and slurping of a drink by the guy next to you. Only one film is playing at this single screen movie house – not the 20 screen multiplex of today. Those were the days when local filmmaker Cyrus Kapadia became passionate about movies. “My parents took me to a movie every weekend, and it was an experience,” Cyrus said. Cyrus, now a director, was drawn to see as…

Odd Couple Glad for Friendship

By Melissa Wilfong on November 4, 2015 People, Uncategorized

They laugh together. They make jokes together. They go for dinner and try not to disagree about what kind of food they will eat on an outing. You see, they are friends. Not really all that unusual, as everyone hopes for the bonds of good friendship. Yet, Mildred “Millie” Houston and Hylas Burdette are as an unlikely a pair — really quite the odd couple at the senior living apartment complex where they live in Chester. You see, Millie is a transplant from the New York and New Jersey area, and grew up in Ohio. Hylas spent 87 years living…

Biggest ever Old Dominion Postcard Club show

By Press release on November 4, 2015 Events, Uncategorized

During the early 1900s until the mid-1960s, postcards were the way people kept in touch with friends and family. Many have compared antique postcards to our present-day emails. Cards feature street scenes, views of long-gone buildings, beautiful artwork on holiday and greeting cards, as well as almost any other conceivable topic. On November 13 and 14 at John Tyler Community College, this year’s 38th Annual Old Dominion Postcard Club Show will be the largest ever. Everyone is invited to attend this event, one of the biggest Postcard Shows on the East Coast. According to show chairman, Tim O’Gorman, it is also one of…

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