Thomas Dale High will present “Shrek the Musical” at 7 p.m. Nov. 19-21. Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults.
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NOVEMBER 18 TECHNOLOGY CLASSES – Microsoft PowerPoint Class – 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov AMERICA RED CROSS WEB OF HOPE KNIT/CROCHET CLASSES – 10 a.m. Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School St. Details: Linda Southward, 779-3453. CHESTERFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING – 3 p.m. – until 7:30 p.m. Public Hearing on Bikeways & Trail Plan at 6:30 p.m. Public Meeting Room, 10001 Ironbridge Rd. COLLECTION FOR CHRISTMAS MOTHER PROGRAM – Ongoing through Dec. 4. James River Industrial Park and James River Contracting collecting new toys for children and issues challenge to all area residents to participate.…
Sports Backers supports Bikeways and Trails Plan that will become part of Chesterfield’s Comprehensive Plan. According to Sports Backers, who have collected over 1,100 signatures in support of the Bike/Trails, a safe, accessible network of bikeways and trails that connects residents with places of work, schools, retail centers more is sorely needed. Over the last few months, Sports Backers has been engaging with residents from all over Chesterfield County, hearing their stories and why they want to see Chesterfield County become a more walkable, bikeable place to live. The stories we’ve heard reflect the diversity of the county – we’ve…
Within the last few weeks, three heroin overdoses were reported in the Chester area. Two thirds of the drug-addiction epidemic is in what we call the “good neighborhoods,” not necessarily the inner city or the strip of Jefferson Davis Hwy. that runs through Chesterfield. The suburban areas that we think are immune to heroin addiction are not. In 2014, in Chesterfield alone, 53 heroin overdoses were reported by Chesterfield Police, according to Elizabeth Caroon, public affairs officer for the police department. In 2015, in just 10 months, heroin overdoses were reported at 76 – a 43 percent increase. According to…
The Board of Supervisors have cancelled the November 18 public hearing regarding a civil enforcement program for violations of law regarding passing of a stopped school bus. Various zoning issues will also be considered. Check the BoS or planning commission website for moer information. A zoning applications is in process for a special purpose park to be located along the James River connecting to the Ironworks Park at the old stone bridge just off of Jefferson Davis Hwy. This site is just south of Chippenham Pkwy. The Shoosmith Landfill is requesting for the second time that the company be permitted…
While some results of last week’s election were expected, such as contests with unopposed candidates, others were not. Here is a rundown of the results in southeastern Chesterfield: Board of Supervisors in the Bermuda and Matoaca districts did not have opponents. Dorothy Jaeckle and Steven Elswick received 8,151 and 11,622 votes respectively. In the Dale District race Jim Holland won over Cliff Bickford by 2,032 votes (6,303 to 4,270 respectively) . Mr. Bickford succumbed to Mr. Holland four years ago in a race that yielded only a 932 difference between the candidates. In the two other supervisor races, Christopher Winslow…
These meetings are open to the public although public comment is not appropriate. The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors/School Board Capital Construction Goals & Accountability Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, Nov.17, 2015, at 1 p.m. in Room 502 of the Lane B. Ramsey Administration Building, 9901 Lori Rd., Chesterfield. The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors/School Board Liaison Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. in Room 502 of the Lane B. Ramsey Administration Building, 9901 Lori Rd., Chesterfield. The Chesterfield County Budget and Audit Committee will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, at 1:45 p.m. in…
NOVEMBER 11 VETERANS DAY – Federal, State and County offices closed CHESTERFIELD COUNTY’S ANNUAL VETERAN’S DAY CEREMONY – 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Chesterfield Historic 1917 Courthouse, 10011 Iron Bridge Rd. COLLECTION FOR CHRISTMAS MOTHER PROGRAM – Ongoing through Dec. 4. James River Industrial Park and James River Contracting collecting new toys for children and issues challenge to all area residents to participate. Collection boxes located at 13515 Lawing Dr. Details: 748-2917. NOVEMBER 12 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…
Chesterfield County is not only a great place to live, work and play – it’s a great place to visit. And now, finding must-see attractions to visit is easy using Experience Chesterfield, a new online initiative for county residents and visitors. The itineraries focus on history, family fun and outdoor adventure, and the recently added Experience Chesterfield in Autumn highlights some of the best places to see colorful fall foliage, pick pumpkins or take a crisp afternoon hike in the county. “Chesterfield County is a gem in the metro Richmond area,” Susan Pollard, communications and media director, said. “Experience Chesterfield…
Caleb Routhier delivered the 21-pound cheddar cheese round to the highest bidder, Rita Barlow. a dozen ladies purchased it jointly to entertain themselves with a future wine and cheese party. Over $54,598 was raised for the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother program.