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Woman’s Club Supply Books for Summer Reading

By Press release on July 15, 2015 Clubs, Uncategorized

The Woman’s Club of Chester presents a check to Harrowgate Elementary School Principal Dr. Patrice Wilson to support the school’s summer reading program. The funds have allowed for the purchase of a large variety of books to be used for the school’s community book mobile. If you live in the Harrowgate Elementary School District and would like more information on the program, call the school at 804-520-6015. Pictured: Dr. Patrice Wilson, principal, Harrowgarte Elementary; Liz Welchons, community relations, Woman’s Club of Chester and Taffy Jones-Hayes, resource/volunteer coordinator for Harrowgate Elementary School.

Civitans Show Appreciation

By Press release on July 15, 2015 Clubs, Uncategorized

Harley Young, Chester Civitan Candy Box Chairperson, recently presented a certificate of appreciation to Tina Phillingane, one of the managers of the Chester Shoney’s in the Bermuda Square Shopping Center on Jefferson Davis Highway. Shoney’s has led all Chester Civitan Candy Box locations in collecting donations for the past several years. The Chester Civitans are one of the leading clubs in Candy Box collections in the Civitan’s Chesapeake District. A portion of the Candy Box donations go directly to support local efforts to help mentally or physically challenged children and adults. All remaining proceeds support the efforts of the Civitan…

Chester Resident Hits the Jackpot on July 4

By Press release on July 15, 2015 Community, Uncategorized

Meantime, there have been other winners in recent days as well. Among them are Angela Leyco of Chester, Va. She won one million dollars on July 4. “Angela Leyco of Chester, Va. drove down to the Outer Banks on Friday to spend the holiday weekend with her daughter. Just as she crossed into North Carolina, she stopped at the Border Station on Caratoke Highway in Moyock to purchase three tickets for Saturday’s Powerball drawing,” officials tell news. And how did she learn that she won? “On Sunday, after the fireworks had ceased, the excitement continued when she learned she’d matched all five white…

Eating Disorder Support Group Starting

By Press release on July 15, 2015 Community, Uncategorized

Recovering from anorexia nervosa, a local resident is starting a support group for anyone suffering from an eating disorder. During the summer, the group will do activities together just to have fun and get people’s minds off of their disorders, even if it is only for an hour. The location will be in River’s Bend, and dates/times are flexible. There is no obligation when joining. The support group will last from now until mid-August. All are welcome, without discrimination. The group is free, but donations are welcome to help fund activities. For questions, contact Jewel Morris at 804-221-7964 or [email protected].

Lights, Camera, Action!

By Linda Fausz on July 8, 2015 Community, Uncategorized

Chester was the location for movie making last week. For two days, location shooting took place at the home of Debbie and Joseph Boykin as it served as Aunt Judith’s large country home for the movie “Shooting the Prodigal.” At 5:50 a.m., over 50 production crew members, volunteer and paid, arrived at the Boykin’s home in River’s Bend to prep for the days shooting and be ready for the 6:30 a.m. arrival of actors for the first of five scenes to be filmed at 7:30 a.m. Debbie was pulling hot muffins out of the over and preparing to bake up…

Old Time Bluegrass at Third Thursdays July 16

By Mark Fausz on July 8, 2015 Events, Uncategorized

If flat-footin’ is your favorite dance or you just enjoy the notes flowing from a talented bluegrass band, then the Cary Street Ramblers will be just your thing. For that matter, they are a crowd pleaser for any music lover. The Ramblers will be playing at the Third Thursdays event on the Chester Village Green July 16. “It is the music you don’t hear everywhere, even though lots of people in this part of Virginia hear lots of Bluegrass and Old Time,” said Kathy Whittle, the guitar player for the Cary Street Ramblers. They have been a recent regular at…

Historic Edgewood House Could Soon Be Bed & Breakfest

By Mark Fausz on July 8, 2015 Planning & Zoning, Uncategorized

A bed and breakfast and special events venue could be approved in a historic house just north of the newly constructed Walmart in North Chesterfield. The proposed B and B would be located in the historic Edgewood House on Hopkins Road. The Chesterfield County Planning Commission on July 21 and then the Board of Supervisors must approve the requested conditional use for owners John and Ruth Cristen Vest. The house built, in the 1908 by Judith Winfree, wife of Rupert Winfree, after Mrs. Winfree’s childhood and her previous house burned, has substantial chimneys due to Winfree’s fear of fire. The…

Calendar: July 8-15

By VN Staff on July 8, 2015 Events, Uncategorized

July 8 CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET – 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Chesterfield County Government Complex on Mimms Loop. July 9 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 10 FISHING FUNDAMENTALS. Pocahontas State Park boat dock. 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Staff will teach you all the basics you’ll need…

Be an Exhibitor at the 102nd Chesterfield County Fair

By Press release on July 8, 2015 Events, Uncategorized

Chesterfield Cooperative Extension invites exhibitors to participate in the Chesterfield County Fair, Aug. 28 to Sept. 5. All exhibitors are required to enter their exhibits on Aug. 27, and items entered for competition cannot be removed until Sunday, Sept. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. Enter exhibits on Thursday, Aug. 27 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Arts and Crafts Building, Chesterfield County Fairground, 10300 Courthouse Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832 Competition is open to all interested parties to enter items in the various categories: General farm crops Flowers Foods (breads, cakes, pies, cookies and candies) Canned goods (vegetables, fruits,…

Summer Fun Photo Contest

By Public Comment on July 8, 2015 Photo Contest, Uncategorized

TO VOTE ON PHOTOS CLICK HERE The Village News Summer Fun Photo Contest is in its second week and has received several entries. More entries will be publish in the July 15 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. The photo above was entered and photograph by Katie Etheridge, titled “Rainbow” taken on July 4.

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