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Relay for Life raises thousands for charity
The Courthouse Relay for Life at L.C. Bird High School last weekend raised more than $110,000 for the American Cancer Society and had more than 1,000 registered participants.
Local group runs for autism charity
Bright and early on Saturday, May 29, volunteer board members of Chesterfield-based UniqueKids once again set up their “vendor” table for the annual 5k to benefit the Autism Society of America Central Virginia, according to information from board member Mark Coleman.
4-H Campers invites you for a game of golf
The Jamestown 4-H Educational Center is sponsoring a “Send A Kit to Camp” and “Keep the Campfires Burning” golf tournament. The tournament will take place at the Williamsburg National Golf Club – Jamestown course located at 3700 Centerville Road in Williamsburg on Friday, June 18, with a Captains Choice Tee off at 1 p.m.
Community Calendar
Wednesday, June 9
Chester Rotary Club Meeting. 7:30 a.m. Wild Rose Café, Chester Square.
Be in the Movies Workshop. Colonial Heights Library. Artistic Director of the Chesterfield Children’s Theatre, Tracey L. Frame, will conduct the free workshop on how to be cast in movies. Participants are asked to register by e-mailing their name, age, if under 18, and contact information to ChesterfieldChildrensTheatre@Hotmail.com.
Cornerstone Business Builders Meeting. 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Salem Baptist Church. Details: 748-5533.
From Ukraine to Austria to America: Displaced by WWII, a local woman’s family crossed the Atlantic
As a child during World War II, Mary Palczynski was released from her Austrian school during an air raid. Allowing the children to disburse was standard practice so not all of them would be killed if a bomb hit the school, said Palczynski, a member of an Ukranian family displaced by the far-reaching conflict.
Sabra dips in Chesterfield: International company opens production plant in Walthall, brings 260 jobs to area
The theme for the dedication of the new Sabra Dipping Company plant last week was sharing: Sharing a conversation, sharing friendships, sharing the environment and sharing a fresh meal.
Courthouse Relay For Life set for June 5
The Courthouse Relay For Life will begin Saturday, June 5, at 10 a.m. and run until 8 a.m. Sunday at L.C. Bird High School.