July 29 CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET – 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Chesterfield County Government Complex on Mimms Loop. July 30 CHESTER PICKLEBALL. Goyne Park. Ecoff Ave. Each Thursday. 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Play will be at the tennis courts located behind the baseball field. Questions or info, call 804-712-9113. SUMMER THURSDAYS FOOD COURT – 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.St. Ann Catholic Church, Jeff Davis Highway and Harrowgate Road. Details: 526 – 2548 or visit www.stanncc.com. July 31 LIFE LINE SCREENING TEST. Zion Chester AME Zion Church. Pre-registration required. 1-800-364-0457. FISHING FUNDAMENTALS. Pocahontas State Park boat dock. 3 p.m.…
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Stoney Glen Subdivision held their annual 4th of July celebration, and, as a part of the festivities, the neighborhood children jump rope to raise money for a charitable donation of their choice. This year they raised money for one of their own Stoney Glen mothers who is battling colon cancer. This is the sixth year they have done the jump-rope-a-thon, and approximately 29 kids participated.
Haley Ford held a Grand Re-Opening Event last weekend during normal business hours to celebrate the renovation and upgrades to their showroom, service department and customer service lounge at 10724 Jefferson Davis Highway. This event was complete with music, food, drinks, bouncy house fun for the kids, a classic car show, a wide variety of pre-owned vehicles and, of course, brand new Fords. The renovation to the Haley Ford store (located at its original location on Jefferson Davis Highway) took about 10 months. The service lane was first and the showroom and customer waiting lounge soon followed. The result is…
Sue Levy enthusiastically endorsed the Chester Farmer’s Market last week as she took a break from the hot sun in the Village Hall on the Village Green. “We come all the time,” Ms. Levy said. “It’s the only market I’ve seen. Even in Connecticut we didn’t have one.” Chester’s Market is in its sixth year. Being one of the first in Chesterfield, it has become a place where longtime vendors have created a long list of regular customers. Several produce vendors, at least two who do not use pesticides when growing their produce, free range eggs, chickens and meats, artisan…
TO VOTE ON PHOTOS CLICK HERE The Village News Summer Fun Photo Contest is in its third week and has received several entries. More entries will be publish in the July 22 issue and entries may also be seen on the Village News website at www.villagenewsonline.com. The contest will continue through August 26. Send your entries to [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and contact. All entries must be original photos.
Motorcyclist Hit By Truck North Carolina State Troopers confirmed Sunday afternoon that a motorcyclist, 51-year-old Kenneth Jefferson of South Chesterfield, died from injuries he received after a tractor-trailer driver plowed into him and five others. Drone test by Dominion Power The power company has been considering using drones – unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) – to monitor transmission lines. Dominion believes this will be safer and save money in the long run. Jeff Davis Plan Northern Jefferson Plan is underway and meeting to involve the community meetings will be announced soon. This plan will offer recommendations relative to revitalization and economic…
July 22 CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET – 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Chesterfield County Government Complex on Mimms Loop. CHESTERFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING 3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. break at 5 p.m. for dinner. Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Rd., Chesterfield July 23 CHESTER PICKLEBALL. Goyne Park. Ecoff Ave. Each Thursday. 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Play will be at the tennis courts located behind the baseball field. Questions or info, call 804-712-9113. SUMMER THURSDAYS FOOD COURT – 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.St. Ann Catholic Church, Jeff Davis Highway and Harrowgate Road. Details: 526 – 2548 or…
The James River Association has installed 30 pet waste stations throughout City of Richmond parks, the James River Park System and Chesterfield County parks. Funded by a Department of Environmental Quality grant, the intent of this project is to make it convenient for pet owners to clean up after their dogs, thereby improving water quality in the James River. Pet waste contains high levels of bacteria, such as E. coli. When it rains, this bacteria is washed into local waterways and storm drains, ultimately making its way into the James River. Bacteria in waterways can negatively impact wildlife and be…
John Erbach, a local business lawyer, recently announced his candidacy for the Chesterfield County School Board to represent the Dale District. “I am proud to send my four daughters to Chesterfield County Public Schools, and I want every member of our community to have pride in our public education system,” said Erbach. “As a parent, I meet with their teachers on a regular basis. As a business leader, I understand the value of education, and as a community leader, I know the importance of tapping into the substantial resources we have in Chesterfield.” Mr. Erbach acknowledges the issues facing Chesterfield…
The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV), in partnership with the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation, presents a badge workshop for Boy Scouts in August. The Boy Scout American Heritage Badge Workshop will be held on Saturday, August 8, from 10 a.m. to noon at Historic Trinity Church, 10111 Iron Bridge Rd. This workshop fulfills merit badge requirements concerning history and cultural heritage. Cost is $10, and registration is through the CHSV website at www.chesterfieldhistory.com. Prerequisites are required for this workshop. Call 751-4946 for details. The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia serves as the center for county history.…