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Thomas Dale teacher of the year Dave Duncan at his desk.

TERRIFIC TEACHERS-Leadership & Students

By Danielle Ozbat on May 11, 2017 Announcements, Community, Schools

Thomas Dale High School’s Teacher of the Year for the 2016-2017 school year has been announced and this year’s recipient is Dave Duncan. Duncan has been in education for 25 years, and he has been a teacher at Thomas Dale for 21. Duncan, who is a Social Studies teacher and has primarily taught 11th grade AP US History, said he is humbled by the win. “I don’t know if I deserve it, to be honest with you. I look at all the people who teach here, who have taught here [and] once again, I’m humbled by the whole idea of…

WEEKLY CALENDAR

By VN Staff on May 11, 2017 Announcements, Calendar, Community, Entertainment, Events

THURSDAY MAY 11 MEADOWDALE BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP – 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. “Mrs. Lincoln and Mrs. Keckly: The Remarkable Story of the Friendship Between a First Lady and a Former Slave” by Jennifer Fleischner will be discussed. No registration required. FRIDAY, MAY 12 2017 SENIOR IDOL COMPETITION – 7 p.m., Victory Tabernacle Church, 11700 Genito Road, Midlothian. The 7th annual event will feature twelve talented finalists from Chesterfield, Richmond and the Tri-Cities area who will vie not only for the title but also cash prizes of $300, $200 and $100. Tickets in advance $10 are available by calling…

PAUL ROBERTS BARTSCH

A tribute to Paul R. Bartsch

By Linda Fausz on May 11, 2017 Announcements, Community, People

Members of St. John’s Episcopal Church on Richmond Street lost their beloved music director, Paul Roberts Bartsch, suddenly in December. Still feeling the loss, a committee was formed to bring his works to life. “A Musical Tribute to the Life and Musical Works of Paul R. Bartsch” will be held at St. John’s on Sunday, May 21 at 4 p.m. The tribute will take place in the nave of the church, with a recep tion to follow in the Parish Hall. Ben Miller will serve as musical director. “St. John’s was greatly blessed when Paul became the director of music…

Celebrating 30 years

By Mark Fausz on May 11, 2017 Announcements, Community

Brock’s Bar-B-Que Restaurant & Catering is celebrating 30 years in business Friday. The date was May 12, 1987. Charlie and Doris Brock and their two sons, Jimmy and Timmy, opened their doors at the Water Tower Shopping Center. They stayed at that location for 13 years before moving across the parking lot, and remodeling a former bank building, where they have been for 17 years. They continue with their family traditions, recipes, and reputation for good service and quality food. Jimmy and Timmy became the second generation to run the restaurant and catering business when their parents retired 18 years…

Local Tai Chi students celebrate World Tai Chi Day

By Press release on May 11, 2017 Announcements, Church Events, Community

Nearly 50 students gathered at Grace Lutheran Church to celebrate World Tai Chi Day. The annual April event is open to the general public. It begins in the earliest time zones of Samoa at 10 a.m., with celebrations in eighty nations and several hundred cities all the way through the final events in the last time zones of Hawaii almost an entire day later. The day helps in achieving tai chi goals including: educate the world about emerging medical research revealing health benefits that tai chi offers; educate about the increasing use of these ancient traditional Chinese medicine modalities in…

Carver Middle’s “crazy” challenge scheduled

By Press release on May 11, 2017 Activities, Announcements, Community, Schools, Uncategorized

Carver Middle’s “crazy” challenge scheduled Carver Middle School’s seventh grade is hosting their “2nd Annual I’d Rather Be Crazy Than Lazy Challenge” on Thursday, June 1 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event is free to everyone and is for all ages. The event will consist of various “Minute-To-Win-It” activities along with 30-second exercise stations with an element of “crazy” included. They invite everyone to come out and join the fun.

Weekly Calendar

By Press release on May 4, 2017 Announcements, Calendar, Community

FRIDAY MAY 5- “ELEEMOSYNARY” – 7 p.m. Thomas Dale Theater department production. Small auditorium. 3626 W. Hundred Rd. $10.“The 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE” – 3 p.m. Thomas Dale Theater department production. Small auditorium. 3626 W. Hundred Rd. $5. SATURDAY MAY 6- CHESTER KIWANIS 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN – 1-mile 9:30 a.m., 5K 10 a.m. Thomass Dale High School. Chester Community Health Expo by HCA, family Zumba dancing, food, face painting. Fee for runners and walkers. TIRE AMNESTY DAY – 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Don’t throw your tires away. Recycle them. Chesterfield County residents are…

Senior Idol ready for showtime

By Press release on May 4, 2017 Announcements, Community, Entertainment

Have you got your tickets? The seventh annual Senior Idol for the Chesterfield, Greater Richmond and Tri-Cities areas will present a variety of talent. Twelve local seniors will vie for the title May 12 at Victory Tabernacle Church located at 11700 Genito Road, Midlothian. Show time is 7 p.m. The twelve contestants, whose talents include tap dancing, duet vocal, and guitar performances, are from Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Petersburg, and Colonial Heights. Not only will they be competing for the trophy and title of Senior Idol but also for cash prizes of $300, $200 and $100. All profits will benefit The…

TRIAD Senior Day this week

By Press release on May 4, 2017 Announcements, Church Events, Community

Learn about services offered by local business and non-profit organizations to enrich your life at the TRIAD Senior Day. Bring a canned item to donate to the Chesterfield Food Bank. Juggler and magician Jonathan Austin will perform, gerontologist Ayn Welleford will present a program called “Healthy Living = Healthy Aging,” and Richmon Flying Squirrels executive Todd Parnell will serve as Master of Ceremonies. The event will be held Wednesday, May 3 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Victory Tabernacle Church of God, 11700 Genito Rd. Medication Take Back volunteers will also be accepting your unused medications to ensure proper…

Haake retires April 1

By Press release on March 1, 2017 Announcements, Uncategorized

The Chesterfield County Electoral Board has announced the appointment of Constance L. Tyler as General Registrar and Director of Elections. Tyler will succeed Lawrence C. Haake III, who will retire effective April 1, after 22 years of service. Tyler is the current deputy registrar for Chesterfield County. She has 22 years of experience in voter registration and elections, 16 of which were as deputy registrar in Richmond. “Constance Tyler is a veteran in the elections world and Chesterfield County is fortunate she is here to take over,” said Haake. “She has served admirably as deputy registrar, and I expect great…

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