I doubt that it has changed much since I left the job; firefighters love to eat. I can remember some of the best meals that I have ever eaten were in a fire station. There is nothing worse than to sit down for a meal and have the “heartsaver” tones go off – 3.7 out of every 10 responses will be to a single-family or multi-family dwelling for a kitchen fire. Thanksgiving is one of those holidays where cooking is a big part of the celebration. Will you have uninvited guests coming to your home? Cooking related fires happen every…
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Henricus Historical Park hosted the inaugural Hops in the Park Harvest Festival last Saturday. With approximately 3,500 attendees and proceeds going to support the children’s education fund at Henricus and the Old Dominion Hops Cooperative. Organizers and festival goers are calling this harvest festival a great success. “The inaugural event featured over 30 Virginia-produced drinks made by over 15 different Virginia-based breweries, cideries, meaderies, and wineries across the region.” said Henricus Executive Director Charlie Grant. “Additionally, ten vendors from the Virginia Grown Farmer’s Market showcased their goods and some of Richmond’s favorite food trucks peddled their best offerings. It was…
Sharing the fun with Mouse King, the Chinese Dragon, the Russian Bear and the Mother Ginger children, 11-year-old Chester resident and dancer, Keri Burke, will have a holiday season she will never forget. Burke will be performing with the cast of the Richmond Ballet in Artistic Director Stoner Winslett’s “The Nutcracker.” She is dancing as one of the Mother Ginger children and is in one of the three casts that will perform during the holiday season. She is not sure what dates her performances will take place as of press time, but is preparing for all and is excited to…
NOVEMBER 20 – Bermuda Hundred United Methodist Church Craft Show/Bake Sale, 2025 Florence Ave., Chester. 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Handmade items including angels, linens, jewelry, knitted and wood crafts, baked goods, jams, jellies and pickles. NOVEMBER 21 – Bermuda Hundred United Methodist Church Craft Show/Bake Sale, 2025 Florence Ave., Chester 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Handmade items including angels, linens, jewelry, knitted and wood crafts, baked goods, jams, jellies and pickles. NOVEMBER 21 – Marguerite Christian Elementary PTA 5th Annual Holiday Craft Show & Bazaar, 14801 Woods Edge Rd. 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. 50-plus vendors featuring Christmas Gifts, Holiday Decor, Cosmetics ,…
NOVEMBER 21 – Community Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by Bermuda Baptist Church located at 13912 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Dinner is from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Groceries will be given out to anyone in need. Everyone is welcome. NOVEMBER 30 – Swift Creek Mill Theatre presents a production appropriate for preschoolers, “Drifty’s Christmas Countdown,” at 10:15 a.m. and noon November 30 through Dec. 22. Ticket information – 748-5203. DECEMBER 4 – Experience Christmas with a Walk Through Bethlehem. Follow the star to the city of Bethlehem and celebrate the birth of Jesus. Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of life in this obscure town. Hopewell…
Prep time: 30 minutes Total time: 3 hours Servings: 52 cookies 1 cup Cocoa Pebbles, divided 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 3/4 cups sugar, divided 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional) Heat oven to 350 F. In food processor, crush cereal to yield 1/2 cup. In medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup ground cereal, flour, cocoa powder, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. In large bowl, using…
In the 1947 movie and the remake in 1994, “Miracle on 34th Street,” the Macy’s Santa Claus recommends other stores when Macy’s does not have a particular product. When LLC, “Love Local Chester,” proprieters, a group of nine stores, do not have particular merchandise in stock, the individual store refers their customer to another LLC store in the area. LLC buys advertisements together, meets with one another to share ideas, mentor one another and chats about owning a small business. Sheila (Hailey-Walters) and Joanne (Crowell-Redd,) who was a principal at Ecoff Elementary School, talked about things they could do to…
Thomas Dale High will present “Shrek the Musical” at 7 p.m. Nov. 19-21. Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults.
Curtis Elementary was the first school in Chesterfield County to have the Watch DOGS (Dads Of Great Students) program. Watch DOGS is a nationwide program where dads or other positive male role models volunteer one or more school days in the school. “We are very proud of our awesome program,” said Susan Pereira, principal at Curtis Elementary. In this picture, one of their Watch DOGS, Mr. Rouze is reading with two kindergarten students from Mrs. Morehead’s class. His daughter is in this class.
The Chesterfield County School Board (CCPS) is seeking comments from parents, students, employees and the community about the proposed calendar for 2016-17, which is available online at mychesterfieldschools.com. Also available online is a form to use to submit comments about the proposed calendar. Here are direct links to the proposed 2016-17 calendar (https://goo.gl/1AB814) and the online form for comments (https://goo.gl/oojq63). People may email comments to [email protected] or mail them to Proposed Calendar, CCPS, P.O. Box 10, Chesterfield, VA 23832. Comments will be accepted through Dec. 4; the School Board is scheduled to vote on the calendar during its Dec. 8 meeting. More information, including video…