Virginia State University and Chesterfield County presents the 32nd Black History Month Celebration. Each February, Chesterfield County and Virginia State University celebrate the month with a variety of programs designed to explore the rich, diverse heritage of African Americans and their contributions to our community and nation. Virtual programs and events remaining throughout the month follows. Let it Shine! Saturday, Feb. 20, 2-3 p.m. Bright Star Theatre introduces children to significant events and notable names of the Civil Rights Movement. For kids and families. Registration begins Feb. 6. Available for 7 days after premiere date. Take a Tour of the…
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The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia in partnership with Chesterfield Parks and Recreation Department presents “Yuletide of the Twenties” Holiday Tours to be held Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This event is meant to provide activities at no charge for the public. We invite you to come and enjoy while learning about Chesterfield County’s unique historical sites. Enjoy the holiday season as it might have been observed at Magnolia Grange by experiencing holiday traditions in the 1920s. Learn about ornaments that would have been common during the period, holiday songs popular during the 1920s, culinary dishes…
Baxter Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education management team from left: Pete Stith, development consultant; Marly Fuller, executive director; Jon Shelley, production manager; Heather Miles, office manager.
Leadership team at Perkinson Center ready for their first act The new Perkinson Center has been a dream in the hearts of hundreds, if not thousands, of Chesterfield citizens for over two decades. When something so grand comes to fruition after such time, the mind tends to embellish details that reality can end up disappointing. That is certainly not the case for this county gem. Final touches are being completed, the paint has dried, theater seats are installed, and the Perkinson Center staff is growing. In October, the Chesterfield Cultural Arts Foundation (CCAF) – managing board for the Perkinson Center…
There will be no Christmas parade this year. In abandoning the annual event, the Kiwanis Club of Chester , calling thia a difficult decision, cited the risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and concern for the health and safety of our participants, attendees, and volunteers. “We had hoped for a long time that this virus would be over, [that]everyday life would return to normal, and that the parade could bring some cheer into everyone’s lives,” the club’s statement reads. “We are unable to wait any longer, and the time has come for us to make this tough decision before countless…
Chester Choices Book Discussion Wednesday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m.-noon. Zoom meeting for the discussion “Thunderstruck” by Erik Larson. Registration required to receive Zoom password. North Courthouse Road By the Book Thursday, Oct. 8, 1-1:40 p.m. Zoom meeting for the discussion “Fly Girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History” by Keith O’Brien. BookThink Book Discussion Friday, Oct. 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Google Meet book discussion of “Transcription” by Kate Atkinson. Visit https://chesterfield.evanced.info/signup/ for access code. Meadowdale Page Turners Book Discussion Friday, Oct. 9, 10:30 a.m.-noon. The Meadowdale Page Turners book club now meets via Zoom. Email [email protected] for more information and…
The Chester Community Association announced that it has canceled ChesterFest that was schedule to take place at the end of this month. “We held out as long as we could but it was time to go ahead and call it,” said ChesterFest manager, Elliott Fausz. Fausz cited COVID-19 as the reason for cancellation. “Being an outdoor event, I think we could have maintain social distancing and made it a safe environment for everyone,” said Fausz. “But we rely heavily on buses and that would have been very irresponsible of us to stuff people in such a tight area.” This year…
By Tiffany Marks On Saturday, August 22nd, the Chesterfield County Branch of the NAACP held its 35th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet and Awards Gala, online. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the local branch adapted in order to hold the 111-year-old civil rights organization›s signature fund raising event. This year’s theme was “Fighting for the Soul of a Nation.” Tavorise Marks hosted. The keynote speakers included civil rights legend, Joan Trumpauer Mulholland, and her son, Emmy award-winning filmmaker Loki Mulholland. Joan Mulholland, whose iconic mugshot is a staple in civil rights history, is known for taking part in numerous sit-ins, being the…
Event will only showcase fireworks; no other activities and entertainment will be permitted or showcased A long-standing Chesterfield celebration of everything red, white, and blue will be booming back to glory next month, although the event will take on a different look and feel from previous years because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chesterfield County’s annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration, presented by Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation, will be held Saturday, July 4 at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds. The free fireworks event will begin at 9:15 p.m. While the fairgrounds will be closed to the general public, there will be limited…
WEDNESDAY MAR 11 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING – Noon to 9 p.m. Budget Work Session in Afternoon; Regular Evening Session with Zoning Requests. Afternoon sessions break at 5 p.m. for dinner, and then resume at 6 p.m. Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road. CHESTERFIELD NEEDLEWORK FRIENDS – 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Central Library, Chesterfield Business Suite Conference Room. Knit, crochet, socialize, and share your techniques. All skill levels welcome. MAKERSPACE OPEN HOURS – 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Central Library MakerSpace. The MakerSpace in Central Library has open hours each week. No appointment is necessary to visit during…
WEDNESDAY, MAR 4 CHESTER CHOICES BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP – 10:30 a.m. to noon. Chester Library Chester Combined Room A & B.“Britt-Marie Was Here” by Fredrick Backman will be dicussed. MAKERSPACE OPEN HOURS – 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Central Library. The MakerSpace in Central Library has open hours each week. No appointment is necessary to visit during these times – anyone can drop in to work on projects and explore the space. AL-ANON MEETING – 8 p.m. Ivey Memorial UMC, 17120 Jeff Davis Hwy. THURSDAY, MAR 5 SAMBA CARD GROUP – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bensley Recreation Center, 2900 Drewrys Bluff…