Hops in the Park
0Henricus 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…
Chester dancer earns role in “The Nutcracker”
0Sharing 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…
HOLIDAY BAZAARS
0NOVEMBER 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 ,…
HOLIDAY EVENTS
0NOVEMBER 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…
Hot Chocolate Crunch Cookies
0Prep 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…
Love Local Chester
0In 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…
SHREK ON STAGE AT TDHS
1Thomas Dale High will present “Shrek the Musical” at 7 p.m. Nov. 19-21. Tickets are $8 for students and $10 for adults.
Watch DOGS on the lookout at Curtis Elementary
0Curtis 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.