The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) will present “Planters Day” at historic Magnolia Grange House Museum on Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. “Planters Day” will interpret life on the farm in Chesterfield County in the 186os with costumed re-enactors, traditional music, crafts and trades such as a potter, a doctor and a midwife, a carpenter, children’s activities and more. The outdoor event is $3 for adults and $1 for children. Magnolia Grange will be open for tours and refreshments will be available for purchase from Southern Smokin BBQ. Funds raised will benefit restoration efforts to…
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This year’s winner of Senior Idol is achieving her childhood dream. “I was born wanting to sing,” Sandy Hendrick, 2016 Senior Idol winner said. “Every since I was in diapers I tried to sing.” She gathered her musical tools early. “When I was three or four years old I had a toy piano,” Hendrick said laughing, ‘There I was, banging away on it and singing something no-one could understand. But I was doing it!” Opportunities began coming Hendrick’s way. “When I was five years old I was in my first play,” she said. “By the time I was 10 years…
The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) will present a special event at Historic Magnolia Grange House Museum on Saturday May 21 at 12 p.m. This special Saturday program features Linda Lott, owner of Stitch by Stitch quilt shop in Chesterfield Meadows Shopping Center. Linda will describe different quilt styles and demonstrate quilting techniques. She will also describe the classes and learning opportunities available at Stitch by Stitch. A quilter for 16 years, Linda is a recent resident of Chesterfield County who opened Stitch by Stitch in April. This program is free and open to the public, who will be…
Each year, Chesterfield County’s law enforcement community joins family, friends and government leaders to remember and honor the brave officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The event is hosted by the Chesterfield County Police Department, the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office, the Virginia State Police, the Chesterfield County Police Foundation, the Chesterfield County Police Retirees Association and the Chesterfield Fraternal Order of Police. This year’s ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, at The Heights Baptist Church, located at 17201 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice for the…
MAY 11 JOHN TYLER ALUMNI RECEPTION – 5 P.M. UNTIL 6 P.M. Nicholas Center, Chester Campus, 13100 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Reception for graduates of John Tyler Community College’s Nursing Program. CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL “I’D RATHER BE CRAZY THAN LAZY CHALLENGE – 3 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Free. Activities include “Minute to Win” events, fitness and local history trivia. 3800 Cougar Tl. MAY 12 CHESTER ROTARY CLUB GRILLIN’ ON THE GREEN and A Taste of Chester – 5 p.m. until 8:30 p. m. Tickets will be sold at gate. Village Green and Centre Street. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING – 1 p.m.…
The Chester Garden Club members will have a plant sale on Saturday, May 21 at the Chester Farmers Market on the Village Green from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Assorted perennials, herbs, and small shrubs will be available. All proceeds will be used by the Garden Club to beautify Chester.
Dark clouds and drizzle did not damper the spirits of hundreds of seniors last week who braved the elements to attend Chesterfield’s Annual TRIAD Senior’s Day. Motorist Assistance Gilbert Lewis provided traffic control and answered questions at his post adjacent to the church driveway and parking lot, he is already seasoned on helping others. “I’ve been with Motorist Assistance for three years plus now,” Lewis explained, a smile beaming from his friendly face. “I wanted to be an Auxiliary Patrol Officer but couldn’t because of my age. That’s okay, this is the next best thing and as close to being…
MAY 4 CHESTER CHOICES BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP – Chester Library. 10:30 a.m. until Noon. “The Reader” by Bernard Schlink will be discussed. No registration required. CHESTERFIELD TRIAD SENIOR DAY – 7:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Victory Tabernacle Church, 11700 Genito Road, Midlothian. The annual Chesterfield Triad Senior Day is an opportunity for residents to visit with local businesses and non-profit organizations who provide services to older adults. This free event also will have musical entertainment provided by Lynne Carnes of the Old Dominion Barn Dance, and a safety awareness program called a Touch of Cane Fu by Vickie Gaffney. Information:…
Interested in learning more about managing your backyard poultry? Plan to attend the four-part Chesterfield Backyard Poultry Dine and Discuss Series. We will have guest speakers and dinner at each session. May 3, will cover nutrition; May 17, will be a discussion on predators; May 31, will be a talk on the health of your flock and on June 14, we will end with a marketing basics talk. Each session will be held at the Chesterfield Cooperative Extension Classroom- 6807 Mimms Loop Chesterfield, To pre-register for all four sessions, the cost is $30; individual sessions are $8. Pre-registration is required…
The children gathered together on the mat with green, red, yellow and blue squares, some children were giggling; some sat wide-eyed starring at the table with unfamiliar items on it, in at Meadowville Library. The man at the table, Terry Rosvall, a bee keeper, prepared to share some tips on how to “bee-happy.” A strange looking wooden box on the table was a mystery. The bee keeper pulled a drawer out of the mysterious box and said,” Bees like to live in hollow trees, this is a hive and it’s made to look like a hollow tree.” The drawer had…