The first day of the New Year brought out hundreds of families to breath fresh air and discover Pocahontas State Park for the First Day Hike. Celebrating their 80th anniversary in 2016 of the Virginia State Park system, there were a number of ways to participate for those interested in self-guided opportunities, geocaching, discovering the parks newly created tree I.D., trails and or visiting the Nature Center, CCC Museum and the front office. Ranger-led experiences included a four-mile loop hike exploring the CCC Legacy, a stroller-friendly Tree I.D. Hike and a two- and a-half-mile loop around Beaver Lake. Parking fees…
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Dance the night away and spend a fun evening with friends of all ages for a good cause. Then join a one of kind 1950 retro Winter Wonderland theme dance, as we gather to reminisce and dance the night away with the musical styling of “Spectrum” a Richmond ‘s favorite. The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield is hosting their first ever “Rock Around the Clock” at Winter Wonderland dance fundraiser on Saturday, January 16, at 7 p.m. at Thomas Dale High School in Chester . Tickets are on sale now for $25 a couple and $15 for individuals. Door Prizes will…
JANUARY 6 CHESTER CHOICES BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP – Chester Library. 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde will be discussed. No registration required. JANUARY 7 COMPANION SUPPER – Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School St. 6 p.m. Details: Deanie Clements, 790-1115 or Sarah Allen, 768-8602. JANUARY 9 WINTER PICNIC – 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Enon Library. This interactive story time event is baed on the book “Winter Picnic” by Robert Welber. The library is hosting a winter picnic inside the library with snacks, fishing, science and crafts. ZENTANGE – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.…
The Kiwanis Club of Chester kicked off their annual Christmas Parade Sunday at 2 p.m. to warm skies and record-breaking crowds. The 60-plus line-up for the two-hour parade from the Chester YMCA to the Chester Village Green included marching bands and walkers, floats, performing units, and vehicles from participating businesses and non-profit groups. This year’s winners for the 2015 Chester Kiwanis Christmas Parade: BEST FLOAT 1st Place – Boy Scouts Pack 135 2nd Place – Dance Xplosion 3rd Place (tie) – Lazy Daisy Country Store and Cub Scout Pack 2819 BEST VEHICLE UNIT 1st Place – Martial Arts World of…
On Saturday, Dec. 19 at 6 p.m, the Bermuda Baptist Praise Team and the Enon Baptist Praise Team will present a night of Christmas music, under the stars. This is a free event, held on the outdoor stage at Chester Village Green. There will be hot chocolate, coffee and cookies. Bring a chair or blanket and come enjoy. Bermuda Baptist will also present this music at the Christmas Eve Service that will be held at Bermuda Baptist Church, 13912 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Chester.
DECEMBER 16 AMERICAN RED CROSS WEB OF HOPE Knit/Crochet classes -10 a.m. Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School St. Details: Linda Southward, 779-3453. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING – 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Rd., DECEMBER 17 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY – 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. Authority works in conjunction with the Department of Economic Development to help create new jobs, expand tax base and diversity the economy of Chesterfield County. 9401 Courthouse Rd. Suite B. DECEMBER 19 HOLIDAY JAZZ CONCERT – 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. Chester Library. Take a break from the holiday rush…
The Kiwanis Club of Chester kicks off the Christmas Season with their annual parade through Chester by way of West Hundred Road on Sunday, Dec. 13. Three marching bands, floats, walking groups and of course Santa. Units will be judged in a number of categories. This parade promises to be one of the best.
DECEMBER 9 ANCESTRY.COM – GET STARTED AT CCPL – 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Central Library. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov. DECEMBER 10 CHESTER PICKLEBALL – Goyne Park. Ecoff Ave. Each Thursday. 9 until 11 a.m. 6 until 8 p.m. Play will be at the tennis courts located behind the baseball field. Questions or info, call 804-712-8113. SUSTAIN OUR COMMUNITIES COMMIITTEE – 9a.m. until 10 a.m. To study and analyze blight prevention techniques and programs; then advise business organizations, Chesterfield County Airport, Conference Room B (2nd Floor), 7511 Airfield Drive, North Chesterfield DECEMBER 11 “DARK DAYS” WITH D. RANDALL BLYTHE -…
The Virginia Chapter Ninety-Nines will once again be holding a Toy Airlift at Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport this Saturday. The Toy Airlift will benefit the children of military personnel at Fort Lee, Virginia and the veterans at McGuire Veterans’ Hospital. The airport has placed a toy collection box in their lobby where pilots and residents can place new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages. The toys will be distributed to military families who need help providing for their children, many of whom are injured, ill or struggling financially. Items such as patient clothes, toiletries, and gift cards can also…
Do you want to dance the night away and spend a fun evening with friends of all ages for a good cause? Then join us for a one of kind 1950 retro theme dance, as we gather to reminisce and dance the night away with the musical styling of “Spectrum” a Richmond’s favorite. The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield is hosting their first ever “Rock Around the Clock” dance fundraiser on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 7 p.m. at Thomas Dale High School, located at 3626 W. Hundred Rd. Tickets are on sale now for $25 a couple and $15 for…