Dogpound finally meets the Master
0Hello and welcome back to the traveling Dogpound. That is right…I took my first extended vacation in a long time and I survived. It was worth it because I actually got to meet my Master for the first time. I know it sounds strange, after so many years, but in my defense, I have made an effort, but for some reason I was always missing him…barely…but still no contact. I did wonder about the open swinging doors and the squeal of tires, but the staff was always reassuring that I would catch him next year. Despite all that, we did…
G-Man – rising star on the track
0Grayson Cullather became the youngest race car driver in Southside Speedway’s 57-year history to capture the title Rookie of the Year in the Late Model Division at the .333-mile asphalt oval short track. Hometown boy Denny Hamlin could be sharing the spotlight on the racetrack in the near future with this hometown boy and Matoaca High School sophomore. Hamlin raced to victory Saturday winning the final race of the NASCAR Sprint Cup regular season with a win in the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Cullather, a rising star on the track at the age of 15, raced…
CHESTERFEST IS SATURDAY
0CRAFTERS Handcrafted items are just the beginning of the arts that can be found at this week’s ChesterFest. As 150 vendors, including 60 handmade crafters and more who peddle art offerings, descend on the Chester Village Green Saturday, browsing and buying will make it a fun day all around. This year, vendor booths will be set up in a circular layout, making it easy to round the green and enjoy seeing what vendors have created. Becky’s Blooms and Baskets has memory books; Like Mother Like Daughter has handmade soaps, bath salts, and balms; Riner Guitars has handcrafted guitars, cutting boards,…
Summerseat’s rebirth
0The Village of Ettrick’s historic and iconic gem saved from demolition four years ago is getting an exterior makeover. HistoriCorps, the nationally recognized leader in mobilizing citizens to save and protect places that matter, currently has its team on-site leading volunteers and students with a six-week field school to serve as a demonstration project while preserving historic Summerseat, which Virginia State University owns and which concerned citizens of Ettrick and members of the Chesterfield Historical Society, and eventually, the university, saved. The project is being funded by a $130,797 grant from The Cameron Foundation. “I am thrilled that we have…
Second Branch Community day filled with fun
0Antique cars, yummy treats, yard sales, fellowshipping from several local churches and the opportunity to visit with old friends and to meet new ones made for a festive air at the First Second Branch Community Day event, hosted by Second Branch Baptist Church and held at Beach and Bundle roads Saturday. Bubba Toney and his grandson Brandon were on hand with Bubba’s 1966 Mustang. Toney has been seen at car shows with that car. Brandon is just waiting for the day when he can take it for a spin. Sitting behind the wheel, Brandon looked like he was a pro…
Broadway actress supports children’s theater in “Phantom” production
0Actress Kimilee Bryant will revive her Broadway role of Christine in a new musical production of “Phantom of the Opera” – based on the gothic novel by Gaston Leroux – for a one-night-only performance at the historic Byrd Theatre to benefit a children’s theater group based in Chester. The music adaption being presented by the Phantom Players stars Bryant, who played the role of Christine in the Andrew Lloyd Webber version on Broadway. She won national acclaim in the touring production and is the only actress who has played all three roles of Christine, Madame Giry, and Carlotta. Also starring…
Avery Road concert on Sept. 18
0Chester Outreach Church of the Nazarene invites the community to a concert featuring Avery Road, a Christian music from the Richmond area made up of Tim Wade and Jason Burton. Their music is a hybrid of Christian pop/country. Members include Jason Burton, lead vocals; Tim Wade, lead vocals, harmony vocals, bass, piano, and guitar; and Dakota Owen, drums. The concert will be held at the church at 13930 Happy Hill Rd. on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m.
How to apply for help for 2016 holiday assistance
0The Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother will hold registration for holiday assistance from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 through Friday, Sept. 23 at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds Exhibition Building located at Courthouse and Krause roads. Registration is open to families in need residing in Chesterfield County or Colonial Heights. Families with children 18 or younger may register for toys, children’s clothing, and food gift cards. School-age children must be enrolled in school. Senior citizens age 62 or over may also register for holiday assistance (food gift cards, clothing, and household items). Applicants must apply in person and provide…