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Buttering-Up the Neighborhood

By Becky Wright on October 21, 2015 Community, Uncategorized

The scent of cinnamon and apples filled the air up and down Iron Bridge Road, as the copper kettles placed over roaring fires, bubbled its tantalizing treasure of apple butter. It’s Saturday and members of Trinity United Methodist Church, located Ironbridge and Greenyard Roads are making apple butter to benefit a good cause. Making apple butter is a tradition that began in 1908, when the Houchin family received their first copper kettle, delivered on a boat from the Kanawha River in West Virginia where the family was residing. The Houchin family began making apple butter in that copper kettle and…

CCPL Hosts Annual Teen Read Week Masquerade

By Press release on October 21, 2015 Events, Uncategorized

The Chesterfield County Public Library will host its seventh annual Teen Read Week Masquerade on Saturday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Central Library, 9501 Lori Rd, Chesterfield. The theme of this year’s event is Myths & Legends – based on characters, books and movies such as, Percy Jackson and the Olympians; Thor and Loki; and the Arabian Nights. The event will include dancing, food, games, prizes and free books. Teens can win gift cards or the grand prize, a Kindle Fire. Teen Read Week is a national literacy initiative. The Young Adult Library Services Association created…

Slow Down for Deer This Time of Year

By Press release on October 16, 2015 Announcements, State News, Uncategorized

Autumn is here, and along with colorful leaves, crisp air, and shorter days, it means Virginia’s white-tailed deer will be on the move. With daylight savings time just around the corner, many motorists will be commuting in the dark, increasing the likelihood of their vehicle colliding with a deer. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) is encouraging Virginia’s drivers to be more cautious as they travel the Commonwealth’s highways this season. Fall is the breeding season for deer, and consequently, deer are more active now than at any other time of the year. One-half to two-thirds of…

Apply today for the 2016 Master Gardener volunteer training

By Press release on October 14, 2015 Classes, Uncategorized

Do you have an interest in gardening? Would you like to help educate the public about environmentally-sound gardening practices? If so, the Chesterfield Master Gardener Program may be for you! Every spring, the Chesterfield Cooperative Extension office trains a new class of Master Gardeners, teaching them about the basics of horticulture and gardening. The 2016 Master Gardener class meets three times a week for nine weeks, beginning in February. Training covers a range of gardening topics including botany, soils, entomology, integrated pest management, propagation, vegetable and sustainable gardening, native plants, turf, indoor plants, fruit trees, pruning, weeds and water quality.…

Weekly Calendar

By VN Staff on October 14, 2015 Events, Uncategorized

OCTOBER 14 INTRODUCTION TO 3-D PRINTING – 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Central Library. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov OCTOBER 15 CHESTER PICKLEBALL. Goyne Park. Ecoff Ave. Each Thursday. 9 – 11 a.m. Play will be at the tennis courts located behind the baseball field. Questions or info, call 804-712-8113. COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY – Begins October 1. Luke – The Savior of the World. New Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6415 Irongate Dr. Details: (804)743-8163. COMPANION SUPPER – 6 p.m. Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School St. Details: Deanie Clements, 790-1115 or Sarah Allen, 768-8602. OCTOBER 16 FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS – 7 p.m. Local…

Hundreds attend Enon Open House

By Becky Wright on October 14, 2015 Events, Uncategorized

Pop and country songs drifted in the air, energizing the crowd; some tapped their toes and some began dancing along to the tunes. The smell of freshly popped corn and grilled hotdogs filled the air while children bounced in the fun zone activities. Inside the fire department bay, fire- rescue tools were on display along with fire safety pamphlets. Firefighters were on hand to answer questions, and free blood pressure checks were offered and prizes were offered. Sparky the fire dog and Gumby wandered about thrilling the children who greeted them. Several hundred visitors attended the annual open house.

Sarah Tatum announced as 2015 Christmas Mother

By Press release on October 14, 2015 Announcements, Uncategorized

The 2015 Christmas Mother season has arrived and Sarah Tatum, a long-time volunteer in the program, has been named the 2015 Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother. The annual kickoff tea was on Tuesday at the historic Magnolia Grange located at 10020 Iron Bridge Road. Ms. Tatum gave a brief speech and officially kickoff the 2015 Christmas Mother season. Sarah’s role as Christmas Mother is to ensure that children and elders in need will receive needed food, toys, and clothing for the holiday season. She will be working with the media, local businesses, and individuals to promote the program and ask for…

Candidate Forum: Board of Supervisors

By VN Staff on October 14, 2015 Board of Supervisors, Uncategorized

Washington politicians do not have to listen to constituents. Virginia politicians stay out of site on off election years, but local county supervisors make decisions that matter to you immediately. They can be convinced by their constituents on how to vote, and you can reach them by phone and actually talk to them, not an aid. But you have to vote, you have to know the issues, and you have to vote. Supervisors and School Board members are elected every four years so you may want to do a little homework and find out how they stand on the issues.…

Candidate Forum: School Board

By VN Staff on October 14, 2015 School Board, Uncategorized

The Falling Creek Foundation board members with county representatives. From left, Phil Cunningham, Lyle Browning, Chesterfield Board Chairman Steve Elswick, George Schanzenbacher, Norma Corbin, Margaret Davis, Michael Golden, Latisha Jenkins, Stuart Connock and Bryan Walker.

Falling Creek Ironworks Day

By Linda Fausz on October 14, 2015 Community, Uncategorized

America’s first New World industrial site, the 1619-1622 ironworks on Falling Creek, took another baby step last Saturday with the unveiling and dedication of six new interpretive signs. They described the industrial history that once existed at Falling Creek. A project and proposed park, that has been the passion of the members of the Falling Creek Foundation Board and the Jefferson Davis Association since the late 80s, is now beginning to materialize with the ardent support of the county, federal and state grants and a whole host of individuals who believe in the project. Big plans are on the drawing…

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