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‘If you see something, say something’: Anti-human trafficking forum offers tips

By Ellie Browning on October 8, 2019 Community, Events

From left, RJI volunteers Danielle Radford, Amy Ellis, Linda Hawkins, Yesenia Adent, Elizabeth Rengal and Heather Caleb and House of Refuge’s Linda Addison. (Ellie Browning) The exploitation of humans for labor or sex has been seen in Hollywood blockbusters like the “Taken” movie series, but human trafficking hits closer to home than one might realize. On Sept. 30, the Richmond Justice Initiative hosted an event at Christian Life Church to raise awareness about human trafficking. RJI board member Linda Hawkins has been battling to end human trafficking for three years. “I am a retired cardiac nurse, but volunteering for RJI…

ChesterFest

By Caleb M Soptelean on October 1, 2019 Community, Events

Scout, a therapy dog that works with Bates Orthodontics, is pictured with Rachelle Martin during Saturday’s ChesterFest. (Caleb M. Soptelean photo)

‘It takes a village’: ChesterFest is Saturday

By Caleb M Soptelean on September 24, 2019 Events, Outdoors

The popular ChesterFest event is back Saturday, Sept. 28. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Chester Village Green and surrounding streets. “This year’s music will be done different from years past,” organizer Elliott Fausz said. “We won’t have any large acts on the main stage. Instead, we will have several small/solo acts scattered around the festival. Think street performers on the corner playing the sax or bagpipes or one-man show.” The dog show will start on the green’s main stage at 10 a.m. Categories include: best in show, best large, best small, best…

Remembering 9-11

By Press release on September 17, 2019 Events, Military, Sports

Kevin Rosenblum and Catherine Jones won the 9-11 Remembrance 5K Run/Walk at Defense Supply Center Richmond on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Rosenblum, DLA information Operations Richmond deputy business relationship manager, was the first man to cross the finish line with a time of 21:12. Jones, a DLA Disposition Services Richmond management assistant, came in with the fastest women’s time at 26:48. (Photo by Jackie Roberts)

First responders honored at Kiwanis’ Fall Fling

By Ellie Browning on September 17, 2019 Clubs, Events

Attendees mingle at last week’s Fall Fling. (Ellie Browning) The Fall Fling kicked off on Sept. 11 underneath the stars and stripes of the largest American flag in Virginia. Event-goers experienced delicious barbeque, listened to music and got the opportunity to honor first responders. Representatives from the state police and Chesterfield County police, fire and EMS received a plaque to commemorate their efforts in keeping the public safe. With the help from Dr. Joseph Hilliard and several sponsors, the Kiwanis Club planned the Sept. 11 event in about four months. It was the first Fall Fling since 2010. The club…

Time Travelers Passport offers free admission to 19 historic sites

By Press release on September 10, 2019 Events, History

History buffs will be able to visit 19 Richmond-area historic sites for free on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21-22. Each site will offer complimentary admission to visitors who show a Time Travelers Passport, which is available by download from the participating locations’ websites. Participating locations include: Agecroft Hall and Gardens, The American Civil War Museum’s White House of the Confederacy, The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design, The Chesterfield County Museum and Historic Jail, Chimborazo Medical Museum (Richmond National Battlefield Park), Clarke-Palmore House, Courtney Road Service Station, Dabbs House Museum, Deep Run Schoolhouse, The Edgar Allan Poe Museum, Historic St.…

‘Tell me more’ Chester businesswoman helps divert would-be suicide victims

By Diane Merryman on August 27, 2019 Events, Health

Alicia Amsler Models are pictured during a previous Runway 2 Life event. (Instagram) Alicia Amsler knows far more about mental illness and depression than she ever thought she would need to know. She knows the statistics like the back of her hand, but the real gem in a conversation with her is her passion for helping people who have thoughts about suicide. In 2012, Amsler, owner of Alicia’s Salon and Day Spa at 6241 Centralia Road in the Chesterfield Meadows Shopping Center, lost one of her employees to suicide. A year later she lost a dear friend to suicide. At…

Fireworks, music and more coming

By Caleb M Soptelean on July 2, 2019 Community, Entertainment, Events

Chesterfield County’s annual Fourth of July Celebration, presented by Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation and the Virginia Credit Union, will be held Thursday, July 4, at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road. Gates open at 5 p.m. and fireworks will begin at dark. This free, family-friendly event features musical entertainment from Shawn Fenner, the KOS Band and the Chesterfield Community Band. In addition to live music, there will be amusement areas for children and teens, and numerous food options will be available for purchase. “People throughout the Richmond region know the July 4 event at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds…

Richmond Brass coming to Chester

By Press release on June 25, 2019 Entertainment, Events

The Richmond Brass and Percussion Consort will present its annual “Concert in Honor of America” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, at Chester Presbyterian Church, 3424 W. Hundred Road. The Richmond Brass and Percussion Consort is a large brass ensemble made up of trumpets, French horns, trombones, euphoniums, and tubas with percussion performing music from the 1600s through the present. From Sousa marches to popular and patriotic favorites through the centuries, the concert promises to be an enjoyable evening for the whole family — children through grandparents!

Fort Lee Army Band to go inactive

By Caleb M Soptelean on June 11, 2019 Events, Military

Saxophonist Paul Saunders attracted children’s attention. It was 91 degrees, and visitors to the Chester Village Green on June 6 were treated to some hot jazz from Fort Lee’s “First Class Jazz Band.” The seven-member group performed at the 17th annual event sponsored by the Chester Kiwanis Club and the Village News. However, it might be the last time a band from Fort Lee performs in Chester anytime soon. Staff Sgt. Michael Kiese, a Hawaii native, plays electric guitar for the jazz band. He noted that Fort Lee’s entire band, which also includes rock and marching bands and a brass…

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