Pannist for a day, pannist for life
0CHESTER, 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…
Center for the Arts Construction to Begin Soon
0CHESTER, 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,…
Comic Con event packs Meadowdale Library
0Clark 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…
Weekly Calendar
0MARCH 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
0Wanderlust: 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…
Sixth Annual Senior Idol Open Auditions
0Auditions 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…
Community Emergency Response Team Course Begins April 5
0The 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…
Police Blotter
0AMASIS CT (63xx block) 03/12/2016 10:30 p.m. – Money stolen from vehicle. ATTUCKS DR (208xx block) 03/14/2016 4:00 p.m. – Trespassing (Including Prowler)-Residential BELFIELD TR (47xx block) 03/15/2016 9:00 p.m. – Miscellaneous items stolen from vehicle. BELLMEADOWS RD (54xx block) 03/11/2016 5:00 p.m. – Miscellaneous items stolen from residence. BLUE CREEK PL (147xx block) 03/10/2016 4:30 p.m. – Electronics stolen from vehicle. BREMO AVE (215xx block) 03/17/2016 1:55 a.m. – Weapons Violations-Illegal Discharge BRIARWOOD DR (43xx block) 03/09/2016 7:00 p.m. – Rape-Forcible BRINKLEY RD (34xx block) 03/11/2016 12:00 p.m. – Miscellaneous items stolen from residence. BRIXHAM DR (29xx block) 03/04/2016…