The Woman’s Club of Chester presents a check to Harrowgate Elementary School Principal Dr. Patrice Wilson to support the school’s summer reading program. The funds have allowed for the purchase of a large variety of books to be used for the school’s community book mobile. If you live in the Harrowgate Elementary School District and would like more information on the program, call the school at 804-520-6015. Pictured: Dr. Patrice Wilson, principal, Harrowgarte Elementary; Liz Welchons, community relations, Woman’s Club of Chester and Taffy Jones-Hayes, resource/volunteer coordinator for Harrowgate Elementary School.

Harley Young, Chester Civitan Candy Box Chairperson, recently presented a certificate of appreciation to Tina Phillingane, one of the managers of the Chester Shoney’s in the Bermuda Square Shopping Center on Jefferson Davis Highway. Shoney’s has led all Chester Civitan Candy Box locations in collecting donations for the past several years. The Chester Civitans are one of the leading clubs in Candy Box collections in the Civitan’s Chesapeake District. A portion of the Candy Box donations go directly to support local efforts to help mentally or physically challenged children and adults. All remaining proceeds support the efforts of the Civitan…

The Woman’s Club of Chester held its year-end luncheon meeting at the Half Way House and installed new officers for the 2015-2016 year. The officers are pictured from back row from left: Kellie Benton, Second Vice President; Suzanne Linkonis, President; Doris Fogle, Corresponding Secretary and Gayle Murman, Treasurer. Front row from left: Mary Weber, Sergeant at Arms; Lu Henderson, First Vice President and Val Miser, Recording Secretary. The 2015-2016 season begins in September with meetings on the first Monday of each month held at the Chester Baptist Church. New members are welcomed.

Over the years, the Chester Community Association (CCA) and Thomas Dale JROTC have fostered a relationship through their efforts in the Chester community. The JROTC teams with CCA volunteers to present ChesterFest every year. This year’s ChesterFest will be held on Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to  5 p.m. Recently, the CCA gave $1,000 to the Thomas Dale JROTC to aid in the numerous programs conducted in and out of school. Pictured above, CCA board member U.S. Army Major (ret.) Michael Leatherwood presents a check to JROTC Battalion Leader Cadet 1st Lt. Luis Rodriguez. JROTC Commander and CCA board member…