The celebration of Black History Month in Chesterfield County is a 28-year tradition of producing education and entertainment events that are all free and open to the public. It is unique and special, with music, lectures, performances, and more. All events take place at Chesterfield County public libraries. Ban Caribe What: Enjoy an evening of singing and a blend of Latin, Caribbean, and rhythm and blues music. When and Where: Thursday, Feb. 2, 7-8:30 p.m., Meadowdale Library, 4301 Meadowdale Blvd. Sukey: Life with Dolley Madison What: Learn about life on James Madison’s Montpelier plantation and during his time in the…
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Chesterfield County residents can recycle their Christmas trees at any of the county’s convenience centers through Tuesday, Jan. 31, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Only real trees with no decorations will be accepted. You may take your trees on Monday, Tuesday, Friday through Sunday at Northern Area Convenience Center located at 3200 Warbro Rd. and on Monday, Thursday, Friday through Sunday at the Southern Area Convenience Center located at 6700 Landfill Rd. For more information call 748-1297.
By David Evers For Terrence Whitfield, it all started on the concrete courts of O.B. Gates Elementary. What was then just a game has now become a lifestyle. Whitfield has been impressive throughout his high school career at Matoaca, both on the football field and on the court. The small forward/wide receiver has recently attracted a lot of college attention, and has received his second offer to play at the next level, this time from Virginia Union University. Though Whitfield leads the Warriors in scoring with 21.6 points per game, he’s known for playing an unselfish game of basketball; he looks…
Christmas Concert on the Village Green this weekend On the outdoor stage at Chester Village Green, the Praise Team from Bermuda Baptist Church will offer a free Christmas concert Saturday. Dec. 17 at 6 p.m.. There will be fresh-baked cookies, hot chocolate, and coffee, all for free. This is a community event that you will not want to miss. Dress warmly and bring a chair. See you there. Richmond Brass & Percussion Consort to Perform Christmas Concert The Richmond Brass & Percussion Consort under the direction of George L. Tuckwiller III, and featuring guest soprano Lisa Edwards Burrs, will present a…
A free basketball program that started in the mid-1950s is reaching out to the community for volunteers. The Chester Presbyterian Basketball Association has provided opportunities for boys and girls from ages eight to 15 an to participate in organized sporting events. Challenges these children face range from financial challenges to mental and physical challenges. Initially organized by the Colonial Heights Jaycees and later moved to the Chester Jaycees, the program continues by the Chester Presbyterian Church as an outreach ministry and is co-sponsored by Chesterfield County Parks & Recreation. Many of the directors, coaches, and volunteers have been running the…
This year’s parade theme for the Chester’s Kiwanis Christmas Parade is “Christmas Movies” including Dorothy Jaeckle, Bermuda District Supervisor as our Grand Marshal. Route 10 will be closed between the Chester YMCA and Harrowgate Road beginning at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, December 11. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. and Route. 10 will reopen after the parade, approximately 4 p.m. See floats, bands, dancers, and much more, including Santa himself. If you would like to participate in the parade, the deadline for entries is December 1. Entry fee for participants is $50. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers…
For anyone interested in history, art, genealogy, architecture, antique cars, advertising, foreign travel, and anything in between, the Nicholas Center at John Tyler Community College in Chester will be the place to find unique and locally focused postcards Nov. 11 and 12. The Old Dominion Postcard Club is holding its 39th Annual Show and Sale, and according to the club, everyone is welcome. If not familiar with antique postcards, the idea of collecting them may not sound too exciting, but once the collecting “bug” bites, there is much to be learned and enjoyed with this hobby. The Club Show is…
Annually, CCHASM coordinates their Thanksgiving Gift Meal Package Program to assist those in our community who might otherwise not have the resources to celebrate this special holiday. This is their largest program of the year. With generous donations from schools, businesses, churches, individuals, and agencies, CCHASM was able to assist 2,221 families (over 8,500 adults and children) with gift packages and gift cards for Thanksgiving 2015. Starting October 3, CCHASM began accepting client reservations and pledges. This year’s goal is to assist 3,000 families with a Thanksgiving Meal Gift Package and a $15 gift card for the purchase of a…
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.
The James River Association is hosting its fourth annual Tire-less James cleanup to remove old tires from the James River Volunteers will take part in a one-day tire cleanup on Oct. 1, focused on the James River between Howardsville and Scottsville. The James River Association is again proud to partner with the James River Batteau Festival and Boy Scouts of America Heart of Virginia Council for this event. Tire Recyclers is supporting the effort by hauling and recycling all tires collected during the cleanup. A flotilla of batteaux will be provided by the James River Batteau Festival to help collect…