The Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program needs your help to solve a robbery. Around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, a young man was standing outside his apartment in the 3900 block of Handel Court in Squire Hill Apartments. A gold-colored sedan, possibly a Toyota, stopped near him and a black male wearing all-black clothing and a mask got out of the driver’s side front seat. He pointed a gun toward the victim’s feet and demanded his shoes. The victim refused, so a second black male suspect exited the vehicle from the rear passenger side. Before that passenger reached…
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It is that time of year. Thanksgiving has passed and folks cannot wait to put their Christmas trees and other decorations up. Some will put up their artificial trees, but many will put up live trees from a Christmas tree farm or from some lot, somewhere in the area. When picking a live tree that is dying, it is important to choose the freshest tree possible. One way to determine freshness is to pull on the branches. If needles come off in your hand, leave that tree on the lot. You want to start with a tree that will last…
Belcher, Mr. Wayne J., 75, of Chesterfield, husband of Judy Belcher. Davidson, Mrs. Elizabeth Burton Winn, 89, of Chesterfield, widow of James C. Davidson Sr. Foster, Ms. Marsha Lorraine, of Chesterfield. Hampton, Mr. Olyn P. Jr., 68, of Chester, husband of Judy Hampton. Harris, Mrs. Dorothy Carmen, 91, of North Chesterfield, widow of Williard Thomas Harris. Hamner, Mr. Wesley G., 61, of Richmond, husband of Ann D. Hamner. Hiestand, Mrs. Mary Jo Allshouse, 92, of Chesterfield, widow of Olen A. Allshouse and Thomas Ferdinand Hiestand. Hogan, Mrs. Betty Mae George, of North Chesterfield, wife of Gerald A. “Jerry” Hogan. Issacs, Mr. Fred W. Jr., of Chester,…
Do you want to dance the night away and spend a fun evening with friends of all ages for a good cause? Then join us for a one of kind 1950 retro theme dance, as we gather to reminisce and dance the night away with the musical styling of “Spectrum” a Richmond’s favorite. The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield is hosting their first ever “Rock Around the Clock” dance fundraiser on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 7 p.m. at Thomas Dale High School, located at 3626 W. Hundred Rd. Tickets are on sale now for $25 a couple and $15 for…
Chester Baptist Church Ultimate Christmas party is one of over 5,000 parties going on across the country as part of Child Evangelism Fellowship’s “Christmas Across America” initiative. Their party along with others like it across the country will spread the good news of Jesus Christ in a fun and inviting way. The Ultimate Christmas party for ages five to 12 will be this Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Children are invited to come enjoy games, songs, a Bible Story and snacks. Parents are welcome to stay and observe if they wish. The name of the Bible…
The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia, (CHSV), in partnership with the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation, presents a workshop for Boy scouts in December. The Boy Scout Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge Workshop will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Historic Trinity Church, 10111 Iron Bridge Rd., Chesterfield.This workshop fulfills merit badge requirements by allowing scouts to understand their rights, liberties and freedoms as citizens. Cost is $10 and registration and payment must be made in advance by visiting the CHSV website at www.chesterfieldhistory.com. To learn more about prerequisites…
Cruising down Beulah Road you may see a twinkle of lights as you approach Bellbluff Road, after a turn onto Bellbluff, it suddenly transports one into what appears to be Christmas Town. Ronnie and Melody Kittell put their all into the project. The Kittell family is seeking to spread a little Christmas cheer. It didn’t start out as such a huge undertaking. “It all began with one navity scene,” said Melody Kittell, “ my husband’s dad loved Christmas and that inspired us.” From that humble beginning the family now has an amazing display and it continues to grow. Melody said…
Chesterfield Children’s Theatre presents Willy Wonka Jr and A Princess Christmas at Matoaca Middle School West. Wonka will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday December 11 and 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, December 12. Tickets are $10 at the Door with a $5 discount for students. Four and under are free. A Princess Christmas will be performed at 5 p.m. Saturday only. Tickets are $5 at the door with a $2 discount for students and four and under are free. Both shows will feature a meet and greet of characters, snack bar, silent auction, etc. For more information email: [email protected] Other upcoming events include; Chester Idol, Dec…
The Chester Garden Club will be holding their annual greens sale this Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Chester gazebo in front of the Walgreen Drug Store entrance from West Hundred Rd. Members have been designing and creating fresh wreaths, swags and centerpieces all week that are perfect for the dinner table, decorations for the mantle, lamp post and the entry hall. If you are in need of some fresh greens for the holidays at a reasonable cost along with supporting the garden club’s community efforts, stop by the “Holly Jolly Christmas” green sale this…
Bird High students in the National Art Honor Society and eighth-grade advanced students at Salem Church Middle collaborated on a project-based learning art project. Bird High teachers involved are Mary Jo Gearles and Kimberly Gianopoulos and Salem Church Middle teacher Amber Kuper.