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New retail and residential on the books for Jefferson Davis Highway

By Mark Fausz on September 17, 2015 Planning & Zoning, Uncategorized

Chester could see some improvements just north of Route 10. Two separate developments, one a combination retail and multifamily, and the other an over 55 development, could be completed in 2017. Shoppes Moore’s Lake is beginning to offer preleases through Thalhimer Real Estate. The retail space will total 300,000 square feet with the smallest spaces to be about 1,200 square feet to the largest at 82,000 square feet, large enough for a grocery store or other large retailer. The property size, formerly the site of American Mobile Home Park, is about 20 acres. Thalhimer reports that the retail space should…

Weekly Calendar

By VN Staff on September 17, 2015 Events, Uncategorized

SEPTEMBER 16 INTRODUCTION TO 3-D PRINTING – Central Library. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Registration on line at library.chesterfield.gov CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET Final market for the season– 3 – 6 p.m. Chesterfield County Government Complex on Mimms Loop. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING -3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Rd., Chesterfield. SEPTEMBER 17 GRANDPARENT CONNECTION, HELPING YOUR GRANDCHILDREN SUCCEED IN SCHOOL – 4:40 p.m. – 6 p.m. Chesterfield Community Development Building, 9800 Government Center Pkwy. Info – 768-7878. CARFIT – Certified CarFit technician will help participants adjust their cars to fit. 10 a.m. – 2…

Historical Society Presents Home School Programs in September

By Press release on September 17, 2015 History, Uncategorized

The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia, in partnership with the Chesterfield Department of Parks and Recreation, presents programs in support of homeschooling families. These programs, designed for all grade levels, are fun and engaging while covering specific learning objectives. Chesterfield Coal Tour the site of the first commercial coal mines in North America while learning of the impact this industry had on the region. Learn about rock types, conduct scale hardness tests and learn about the impact of coal mining to the region. This activity addresses geology and coal mining. Midlothian Mines Park, 13301 North Woolridge Rd., Midlothian, VA 23114…

Library system recognized for “Created Equal” programming

By Press release on September 17, 2015 Libraries, Uncategorized

The Chesterfield County Public Library (CCPL) was recognized for winning a Virginia Association of Counties (VACo)Achievement Award for its “Created Equal: Engaging the Community through Conversation” program. In 2014, the library system participated in the grant-funded Created Equal program, which was designed to encourage communities to join in dialogue about the meanings of freedom and equality. The library worked with the school system, local media and local university professors to offer several events and screened three documentaries: “The Abolitionists,” “Freedom Riders” and “The Loving Story.” Participants also watched film clips highlighting historical events and took part in group discussions. The…

Southland Band starts ChesterFest celebration on Sept. 24

By VN Staff on September 17, 2015 Events, Uncategorized

The Chester Community Association’s (CCA) Second Thursdays has been completed for the year, but due to an overwhelming turnout, the Southland Band will return to play a special pre-ChesterFest show on Thursday, Sept. 24 on the Village Green, 11801 Centre St. in Chester. “We have had a very successful season so far,” said CCA President Elliott Fausz. “Howard Corey [CCA member] has worked hard to bring a variety of music to the Village.” Southland Band has played at several venues throughout the region and has been a staple at the Chesterfield County Fair. Southland Band plays a range of music…

Gospel on the Green

By Press release on September 17, 2015 Events, Uncategorized

The members of Chester United Methodist Church want to invite everyone in the community to join them for Gospel on the Green on Sunday, September 20. There will be three food trucks available from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.on the lawn of the Chester Village Green. Featured vendors will include: Boka Taco Cart, Jem’s Caribbean Cuisine, and Smok N Pigz Barbecue. They will have free hot dogs for children, and free bottled water and popcorn for everyone (as long as supplies last). The children are sure to have a blast in our bouncy castles! Bring a lawn chair or blanket…

Photo Contest Winners

By VN Staff on September 17, 2015 Announcements, Uncategorized

The Village News Summer Fun photo contest was a big success. Nearly 100 photos were submitted, and a votes online reached in the hundreds. But in the end there can only be one Best of Show; there can only one Winner in each category, although show and place are recognized as well. The Best in Show photograph wins $50; Readers Choice wins $50; first, second and third place win $25, $15 and $5 respectively. Village News has contact information for everyone who entered and winners will hear from us soon. All the winners are shown here. The Best in Show…

Upcoming Native Plant Field Trips

By Press release on September 17, 2015 Events, Outdoors, Uncategorized

The Pocahontas Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society is hosting several field trips in September. The outings are free and open to the public, but there is a limit on the number who can attend. Anyone with an interest in the native landscape is welcome, from novice to expert. On September 19 at 10 a.m. take a walk in R. Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks. This has become an annual excursion that allows for comparisons and documentation of the bloom times of different plants from year to year, but you don’t have to be an expert or…

FOLAR to Host Battle on the Lower Appomattox River

By Press release on September 17, 2015 Events, Uncategorized

Registration is now open for the 2015 Annual Paddle or Battle, your opportunity for a leisurely paddle or a competitive race (1hr. 39 min is the time to beat) in your canoe, kayak, or SUP. This exciting 10 mile event takes place on Saturday, September 26 and is brought to you by the Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR), the regional organization working to protect and encourage wise use of the Lower Appomattox River. The event begins at the beautifully renovated Hopewell City Marina. At the finish in Petersburg a shuttle will return you and your boat to Hopewell.…

Volunteers collect hundreds of bags of trash during James River Cleanup

By Press release on September 17, 2015 Outdoors, Uncategorized

After downpours in the region early early Saturday, more than 600 volunteers braved threatening skies and occasional showers to help cleanup trash in the James River. The James River Advisory Council (JRAC) sponsored the 6th Annual James River Regional Cleanup. The cleanup also serves as the kickoff for James River Week, the James River Advisory Council’s weeklong celebration of the river that will run through Sept. 19 with daily events and programs. “After all the rain, I am amazed at how many dedicated volunteers turned out…” said Kimberly Conley, executive director of the James River Advisory Council. For more information…

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