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Historical Society presents Historical Haunts at Historic Magnolia Grange Museum

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Chesterfield – The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia, in partnership with Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation will present the Historical Haunts Series at Historic Magnolia Grange House Museum, 10020 Iron Bridge Rd. Join Spirited History Investigations, a team of professional paranormal investigators, as they explore the haunting history of Chesterfield through a variety of specialty programs during the month of October. For ages eight and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advanced payment and registration required. To register, visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com. Paranormal Workshop “Halloween Symbolism and Superstitions” This program will focus on the folklore and history surrounding…

It’s pumpkin time

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Fall officially arrived last week, and so marks the beginning of many people’s favorite season. Fall is the best time for aerating and seeding cool season grass lawns and planting new trees and shrubs. It is also the time when many of us think about fall decorating, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. Although each has a different meaning, the one common item is pumpkins. “Pumpkin” originated from the Greek word “pepon” which is “large melon.” Pumpkins are native to Central and North America and are members of the Cucurbita family. The Cucurbita family includes watermelons, squash, and cucumbers as well. Because pumpkins…

Fall book sale at Central Library

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Friends of the Chesterfield County Public Library will hold their Fall Book Sale at Central Library, 9501 Lori Rd., starting Thursday, Sept. 29 at noon; Friday and Saturday, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. Sale ends Saturday, Oct. 1 at 3 p.m. Memberships available during sale: $5 Student (high school), $15 Individual, $25 Family, and $50 Benefactor. No electronic scanning allowed. Credit cards now accepted with $10 minimum purchase.

Civil War Guided Tours

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The department of Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia, will offer two distinctive Civil War guided tours. Saturday, October 8 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. there will be a Howlett Line guided driving tour. Learn about a larger ring of earthen fortifications that made up a line of defenses known as the Howlett Line. Constructed in late May 1864, after the Battle of Ware Bottom Church, this defensive position would prevent Federal troops from launching any further operations to capture Petersburg and keep the Army of the James entrenched at Bermuda Hundred. This…

John Tyler Community College Held Health Career Fair

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John Tyler Community College’s Midlothian Campus held it’s Second Annual Health Career Fair. Area employers were on site, discussing a wide variety of job openings at their companies. Representatives from higher education institutions were also on hand to talk about their healthcare programs. Participants included: AMR, Averett University, Balanced Minds LLC, Bluefield College, Bon Secours Health Systems, Care Advantage Inc., Central State Hospital, Chesterfield Fire and EMS, ECPI University, Greenfield Residences at Monument Avenue, HCA Healthcare, Heart Havens, John Tyler Community College Lucy Corr Village, Old Dominion University, ResCare – Galloway Place/Kids In Focus Saint Leo University, Southside Regional Medical…

Open House at historic Pleasant View African-American School

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The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia, in cooperation with the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation, presents an open house for Pleasant View School during Eppington Heritage Day. Pleasant View School is an early 20th century African-American schoolhouse. In 1924, the Chesterfield County School Board purchased two acres of land to construct a new school for blacks. Pleasant View School was built with the financial support of the African-American community. It opened in 1930 and closed in 1947. Now owned by the county’s Department of Parks and Recreation, the school features desks, blackboards, church pews, piano and other items…

Virginia Residential Real Estate Market Bounces Back with August Boom

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August sales soar on year, rebound from restrained July According to the August 2016 Home Sales Report released by the Virginia Association of REALTORS® (VAR), residential real estate sales have rebounded strongly from a lagging July and are markedly higher than at this time last year. Year-to-date measures continue to outpace prior years and suggest sustained market strengthening. Volume through the end of August 2016 exceeded $25.941 billion, a gain of 6.8 percent from last year’s accumulation of $24.294 billion. “Particularly strong sales in Virginia’s densest regions fostered an August boom,” stated 2016 VAR President Bill White. “We are beginning…

Simply Comfy

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We have witnessed the worst of America over the last few days. Violence, rioting, and looting has been occurring in Charlotte, N.C. This has been an ongoing trend across our great nation. The question is, why? The trigger to every one of these incidents has involved police officers and the death of, in many cases, an African American male. Whether it is an officer-involved shooting or attempting to transport a prisoner, all have led to mayhem on our city streets. Racism is a problem in our nation. Admitting that it exists is the beginning step in resolving it. Some believe…

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