New Meadowbrook softball coach Lisa Keys inherits a program that has struggled for some time now. Once proud, the program has been in a state of rebuilding. Keys is here to change this. “I took this job to grow the program,” said Keys. “My coaching philosophy is physical-mental-emotional development in perfect alignment at once.” A pitching coach for 25 years and a former college coach at the Brigham Young University-Hawaii, she appears to have the credentials and experience to get the job done. Though the program has been down, the cupboard is not devoid of talent. Keys has three players…
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Hello and welcome back to the wonderful world of the Dogpound. The warmer weather has got my green thumb a twitching and this weekend I planted some new roses in the front of my house. If you remember my faithful pack members, several years ago, I related to you that my beautiful roses that I have had since I built this house, got a nasty virus that could only be cured by digging them up and burning them. They were some of the most beautiful roses I have grown for a very long time and it broke my heart to…
The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) will present a family-friendly drop-in event at the County Museum on Saturday, April 16. Stop by anytime between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to learn about the camp life of Union and Confederate soldiers, and their uniforms, equipment, food, military drills and pastimes. While the event is free, donations are welcome. The County Museum is located at 6813 Mimms Loop, on Chesterfield’s historic 1917 Courthouse Green along Route 10/Iron Bridge Road. Parking is available behind the museum. For more information call: Pat Roble 768-7311 or www.chesterfieldhistory.com
CHESTER, VA – Mellow sounds resonated throughout the L. C. Bird auditorium last Saturday. Bridges of critical thinking and teamwork were being built through music for over 20 elementary and middle schools students during a steel drum workshop. Following the two-hour workshop, the young pannists performed in the evening in a steel drum showcase which also featured groups from Longwood University, The Rhythm Project All Stars from Hampton Roads and L. C. Bird’s Hands and Pans Steel Drum Project. Funmi Ogungbade, a senior at James River High School and a pannist herself, organized the event with the help of her…
CHESTER, VA – Only months away from breaking ground, the Chesterfield Center for the Arts, to be located on Centre Street adjacent to the Chester Library, is looking forward to a grand opening projected to be in the fall of 2017. The planning is concluding on the 19,000 square foot performing arts venue to be built by Whiting Turner Contracting Company, a worldwide construction and an award winning interest. It has built a number of contemporary, institutional and famous landmarks including the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. The art center located in Chester will include: a 350-seat performing arts theatre,…
Clark Kent, Wolverine, Supergirl, zombies, an alien, and pirates could be seen roaming Meadowdale Library at last weekend’s Comic Con event. The event tickled the imagination, inspired and promoted creativity. “The planning starts in the summer before the event,” said Kate Denwiddie, one of the organizers of the event, “It takes about nine months to plan.” In its fourth year the local Comic Con event is one of many in cities across the country. The first year, Denwiddie explained, we had under 2,000 attendees, the second year it was over 2,000, and last year it was 3,000. It seems to…
MARCH 23 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING- Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Rd. 3:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Budget Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. MARCH 26 OPECHANCANOUGH’S 1622 OFFENSIVE AT HENRICUS – 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Rd.COST: $6/child (ages 3 – 12), $8/adult (Henricus Patrons free). For more information call 748-1611. FRIENDS OF THE LOWER APPOMATTOX RIVER (FOLAR) SPRING RIVER CLEAN-UP DAY – 9 a.m. until Noon. Come out and help FOLAR restore healthy shorelines by removing litter, debris, and trash from local lands along the Appomattox River at sites in Colonial Heights,…
Wanderlust: a strong desire to travel. I have been filled with wanderlust for the last few weeks. The dawn of spring has heightened this feeling. I truly feel my soul rejuvenating as the sun gets warmer, the birds get louder, and the world begins to explode with an array of color. The earth is waking up, and with it so am I. Unfortunately, sweet Chester has begun to assault my senses, and not in a positive way. Just getting to Kroger is a feat in itself these days. Route10 is jam packed with people coming and going, and I am…
Auditions for Senior Idol (Seniors Got Talent) of Chesterfield, Greater Richmond and Tri-Cities areas are being held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12 in the Community Room of Lucy Corr Village, 6800 Lucy Corr Blvd. Registrations will be taken at the door. This will be The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield ‘s fifth annual fundraising event. Residents 50 years and older who are entertainers, comedians, dancers, ventriloquists, musicians, singers, or seniors with unique talents, are encouraged to sign up for this friendly competition showcasing the talents of local seniors. Twelve contestants will be chosen to compete in the…
The first morning class of 2016 for Chesterfield popular Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, training is scheduled to begin April 5. The classes will be held each Tuesday morning over eight consecutive weeks, 8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m., at Woodlake Swim and Racquet Club. Topics include light-duty search and rescue, fire safety and suppression, basic and advanced emergency care, terrorism awareness, emergency communications and disaster psychology. There is no charge for the course, which is open to persons aged 18 and older who apply. Space is limited, so enroll early. The deadline to enroll is March 28. Online registration…