AUGUST 31 CITIZENS’ BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE – 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Budget Department Conference Room, Room 401 of the Lane B. Ramsey Administration Building, 9901 Lori Rd. CHESTERFIELD FARMERS MARKET – 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Chesterfield County Complex SEPTEMBER 2 103RD CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FAIR – 4 p.m. until 11 p.m. Runs through September 3. 10300 Courthouse Rd. SEPTEMBER 3 Chesterfield County Fair closes its 2016 9-day run at 11 p.m. CHESTER FARMERS MARKET – 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Chester Village Green Drive and Centre Street. WOODS UMC FARMERS MARKET – 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. 7200 Hickory…
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CHESTER – A community wellness fair youth fund-raiser for back-to-school will feature a silent auction, being held Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Grace Lutheran Church event will include a variety of wellness partners: chair massage, posture tips, fitness consultants, blood pressure checks, holistic remedies, tasty treats, and more. The event will be located at 13028 Harrowgate Rd., Chester.
CHESTERFIELD – Online registration is open for the annual James River Regional Cleanup scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Now in its 17th year, the cleanup is a tremendous regional effort in which volunteers remove hundreds of bags of trash and recyclable materials from the James and its tributaries. The cleanup is open to individuals, families, groups, boaters and paddlers. Volunteers select from 17 different cleanup sites throughout the James River watershed. Some sites have already reached capacity, and registration has been closed at Richmond’s Great Shiplock Park, Pony Pasture Rapids and Reedy Creek and Lynchburg’s Percival’s Island.…
CHESTERFIELD – The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV), in partnership with the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation, presents a badge workshop for Boy Scouts in September. The Boy Scout American Heritage Badge Workshop will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Historic Trinity Church, 10111 Iron Bridge Rd., Chesterfield 23832. This workshop fulfills merit badge requirements concerning history and cultural heritage. Cost is $10 and registration is through the CHSV website at www.chesterfieldhistory.com. Prerequisites are required for this workshop. Call 751-4946 for details. The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia serves as the center…
The Humble Hearts at Webber Baptist Church will be hosting the Finneys Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 11:30 a.m. The Finneys, John and Frankie of Midlothian, are a husband and wife duo who have been singing together since 1987. Their music style is Christian country, and most of the songs they sing are written by John. Humble Hearts meets the second Tuesday of every month at 11:30 a.m. and is open to anyone who wishes to attend. Attendees are asked to bring a sandwich or salad. Drinks, chips, and dessert are provided at no charge. Webber Baptist Church is a community-based…
CHESTER – The KidsZone at ChesterFest promises great fun for kids as it was last year with an added twist. As music drifts across the lawns of the Chester Village Green and area bands bring an eclectic mix of sounds, the KidsZone will not only have an animal petting zoo, but also an eco-friendly musical petting zoo with instruments. “Christian Life will be manning the KidsZone for the fourth time this year and have once again added a fun touch to the Fest,” said Elliott Fausz, organizer of the festival and president of the Chester Community Association. “The idea of…
CHESTERFIELD – The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia, in partnership with the Chesterfield Department of Parks and Recreation, presents programs in support of home-schooling families. These programs, designed for all grade levels, are fun and engaging, and they cover specific learning objectives. Discovering Chesterfield’s Past This program addresses what life was like in rural Chesterfield long ago. Visit a replica of an early 20th century general store and imagine life in a bygone era. Take a tour of the historic Courthouse Green, walk in the footsteps of the Continental soldiers, and learn about the fight for religious freedom during the…
AUGUST 24 INTRODUCTION TO 3D PRINTING – 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Central Library. Learn to use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create just about anything, and print it on a 3D printer. Open to all ages. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov. COUNTY MEETING – 3 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The Board of Supervisors meeting. Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield CHESTERFIELD FARMERS MARKET – 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Chesterfield County Complex AUGUST 25 DISCOVER DAYS PROGRAM SERIES – 17TH CENTURY GAMES & SONGS – 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. For ages 3-10. Join Henrius for an hour…
Chesterfield – The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) will present a lecture on the historical uses of herbs at 10 a.m. at the County Museum Saturday, Sept. 10. Step back in time with Kathy Chain of The Herbs of Happy Hill, who will discuss the harvesting of herbs in colonial times, and some of their historical uses in the kitchen and for medicine and fragrance. After the presentation, attendees will make an herbal sachet to take home, and tour the Herb Demonstration garden at nearby Castlewood (weather permitting). For more information, or to reserve a seat, call the County…
Home Builders Association of Southside Virginia’s annual fall golf tournament will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at the Country Club of Petersburg. This tournament is open to the public. Cost is $400.00 per team or $100.00 per individual player. Lunch and dinner are included. For more information or to register call the Home Builders office at 804-732-2742 or email [email protected].