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Newcomer Bigs BBQ named best barbeque at Grillin’ on the Green
The Chester Rotary welcomed the largest crowd yet to their annual Grillin’ on the Green event last Thursday. Patrons enjoyed several samplings of area barbequer’s best recipes, but only one could be named Chester’s best barbeque. The 2013 people’s choice barbeque title was won by Bigs BBQ.
The Battle of Chester Station remembered
Pointing across West Hundred Road to the north; turning to the west pointing toward Heritage Chevrolet where a battery of artillery moved into place and waving his arms to show how confederate brigades spread out along Osborne Road, Major (Ret,) Robert J. Foreman explained the Battle of Chester Station.
Weekly calendar
Spring Adventures in Learning. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield. Chester Baptist Church. 4317 School St. Visit www.shepctrchesterfield.org for complete schedule and tuition or call 706-6689 to register.
Quest! Lyceum opens demonstration center in Chesterfield
QUEST! Lyceum, announced the grand opening of their workshop behind BizWorks located at 2545 Bellwood Rd. To help kick off the grand opening events are scheduled for May 17 from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Village Bank headquarters at the Watkins Center.
Thomas Dale’s theatre, music and dance depts. team to present Carousel
Thomas Dale High School proudly presents the musical Carousel on May 16-18 at 7 p.m. Thomas Dale High School is home to Chesterfield County’s Specialty Center for the Visual and Performing Arts and is located at 3626 W. Hundred Road in Chester. Thomas Dale’s full blown production is a collaboration between the theatre, music and dance departments.
Weekly calendar
Spring Adventures in Learning. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield. Chester Baptist Church. 4317 School St. Visit www.shepctrchesterfield.org for complete schedule and tuition or call 706-6689 to register.
Falling Creek Middle School, community groups clean up the reservoir
The Falling Creek Middle School PRIDE Honors Academy in partnership with the James River Association, Meadowbrook Estates Civic Association, Virginia Wastes Services, and the Falling Creek community, had a perfectly clear day last Saturday to pursue their efforts with a clean-up campaign along the Falling Creek Reservoir and its watershed.
Chester Lions to hold White Cane May 3, 4
Members of the Chester Lions Club will be participating with their White Cane Days event on Friday and Saturday, May 3-4 at Walmart and Kroger in Chester. White Cane Days is a semi-annual fund raiser to help the community with the sight conservation needs, primarily providing eye exams and glasses for the needy.
Senior Idol completion set for May 17
Tickets are now on sale for the Shepherd’s Center 2013 Senior Idol Competition which will be held on Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m. at Victory Tabernacle Church located at 11700 Genito Rd. in Midlothian. The Senior Idol features 12 talented seniors, 50 years of age and older, competing for a cash prizes of $300, $200 and $100 respectively.