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Chester Rotary donated to Chesterfield Food Bank

Chester Rotary makes donation to Food Bank

By Press release on June 25, 2020 Clubs, Community

The Chester Rotary Club recently made a large donation to the Chesterfield Food Bank in the amount of $5,500 for the purchase of commercial freezers. “The Chester Rotary has supported the Chesterfield Food Bank for many years,” said Kim Hill, the food bank’s CEO. “This year they granted us two commercial freezers for our pantry room. We are beyond grateful for their kindness and community support. The freezers are much needed, especially now, as our services have drastically increased since March to serving over 20,000 a month. We are humbled for the wonderful support as we serve together to meet…

Kim Hill, CEO of Chesterfield Food Bank. Dayton Todd, President of Kiwanis Club of Chester. Pat Dvorak, Secretary of Kiwanis Club of Chester.

Kiwanians staying active in the community

By Press release on May 21, 2020 Clubs

The Kiwanis Club of Chester has been unable to meet due to the COVID 19 event, but that has not curtailed its commitment to assist the community or the children of Chester. They recently presented the Chesterfield Food Bank with a check for $2,500, which was in addition to the $1,000 previously donated. The Chesterfield Colonial Heights Alliance for Social Ministry was given $1,000 previously and will be given another $1,000 to continue its work helping those in need during this extraordinary time. Kim Hill, CEO of Chesterfield Food Bank. Dayton Todd, President of Kiwanis Club of Chester. Pat Dvorak,…

DAR helps at food bank

By Press release on October 15, 2019 Clubs, Community

Members of the Chesterfield chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently donated to the Chesterfield Food Bank. Since adopting the food bank as a service project last year, members have volunteered twice a month. Pictured from left are Betty Waltman, Peggy Lawrie, Shelby Chandler, Linda King, Janet DeOrio, Cathy Cheely and Enid Henderson, who volunteered Oct. 10 as part of the organization’s National Day of Service celebrating the organization’s founding on Oct. 11, 1890.

First responders honored at Kiwanis’ Fall Fling

By Ellie Browning on September 17, 2019 Clubs, Events

Attendees mingle at last week’s Fall Fling. (Ellie Browning) The Fall Fling kicked off on Sept. 11 underneath the stars and stripes of the largest American flag in Virginia. Event-goers experienced delicious barbeque, listened to music and got the opportunity to honor first responders. Representatives from the state police and Chesterfield County police, fire and EMS received a plaque to commemorate their efforts in keeping the public safe. With the help from Dr. Joseph Hilliard and several sponsors, the Kiwanis Club planned the Sept. 11 event in about four months. It was the first Fall Fling since 2010. The club…

Garden Club’s installs new officers

By Press release on September 10, 2019 Clubs

The Chester Garden Club recently installed new officers for two-year terms. From left, Carol White, treasurer, Donna Schilly, recording secretary, Phillipa Smith, president, Melissa Ray, first vice president, Linda Wynne, corresponding secretary, and Mary Musselwhite, second vice president.

Historical society meets at historic bank

By Press release on August 6, 2019 Clubs, Community, History

A cucumber tree is pictured outside the Violet Bank Museum, 303 Virginia Ave. in Colonial Heights. By Carelyn Sheppard The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia held its annual meeting Sunday, July 28, at the historic Violet Bank in Colonial Heights. The meeting was followed by a tour of the historical property Violet Bank, which was part of the 144 acres purchased by Thomas Shore in 1775. It was the first recorded settlement in Colonial Heights. The original mansion burned, but the structure built in 1815 is today a fascinating museum with a wealth of history all its own. Lafayette was…

Little Free Library

By Press release on July 16, 2019 Clubs, Community

From left, Cathy Cheely, chapter vice regent and literacy chair for the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, county supervisor Dorothy Jaeckle and her granddaughters, and Stan Thorne, county chief of parks, are picured at R. Garland Dodd Park, which recently got a Little Free Library. The library was donated by the NSDAR. A dedication was held June 22. There are over 80,000 registered Little Free Libraries in more than 90 countries.

Bright Beginnings

By Press release on July 9, 2019 Clubs, Community

Kiwanis Club president Hank Dvorak presents a $500 check to Michelle McKinley, community engagement director of the YMCA, at the club’s July 1 meeting. The funds support the Bright Beginnings program.

Amin named Chester’s ‘Businessperson of the Year’

By Caleb M Soptelean on June 25, 2019 Business, Clubs, Economic Development

P.C. Amin, on right, is pictured with Jim Daniels. (Caleb M. Soptelean photo) P.C. Amin was honored as the Chester Business Association’s Businessperson of the Year last week. In receiving the Snead-Stebbins Award for his efforts to promote business in the Chester area, Amin gave the area high praise. Amin, who immigrated to the U.S. from India, said locals have not given him any problems in his almost 50 years in Chester. “Whatever I have done, I could not have done without my wife (Purnima),” he said. Amin initially worked as an engineer with the Virginia Department of Transportation. “He…

Collie awarded

By Press release on June 25, 2019 Clubs, Community

Chester resident Bill Collie was presented with a certificate and medallion pin June 4 recognizing over 50 years of service to the Chester area through the Civitan Club of Chester. Presenting the pin to Collie is current club treasurer Larry Grimes. Collie was a charter member of the club, which formed in 1965. Through the years he has served many roles, including as president and the club’s representative on the Camp Baker Management Board. The Civitan Club of Chester meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Chester Masonic Lodge. It is part…

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