The Chesterfield Daily

Children’s Indoor Baseball and Softball Clinics Run March 2-23-Indoor baseball and softball clinics for children aged 8-17 will be offered at the Manchester Middle School gymnasium on Mondays, March 2-23, 6-7 p.m. or 7-8 p.m.  

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – The Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of recreation opportunities for adults 50 and older at Huguenot Road Baptist Church, 10525 W. Huguenot Road. Enjoy games, healthy-aging programs, fitness classes, entertainment and more.

Musical Entertainment and Potluck
Monday, March 2, 11 a.m.
Join us for a performance by Jubilation, a singing group from Salisbury Presbyterian Church. Music will include show tunes, patriotic songs and oldies. A potluck luncheon will follow at noon. Bring a dish to share.

Beginner Yoga
Mondays, March 16-April 20, 9-10 a.m.
This form of yoga for seniors improves posture and balance. Practice gentle stretches and breathing. Bring a yoga mat or towel. A limited number of yoga mats will be provided. Cost is $40. Register by March 9 by calling (804) 339-2877.

Games, Cards and Coffee
Mondays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Join fellow game enthusiasts to play tabletop and card games such as pinochle, canasta, bridge and dominoes.

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – The Chesterfield County Police Department’s Crime Prevention Section is reminding residents to take preventive measures against theft. Police have investigated 233 reports in which items were stolen from victims’ vehicles from Jan. 1- Feb. 24. These thefts occurred at businesses and homes throughout the county.

Nine victims discovered their vehicle windows had been smashed to gain entry to locked vehicles in parking lots at T.G.I. Friday’s in the 13100 block of Rittenhouse Drive and Buffalo Wild Wings in the 12000 block of Southshore Pointe Drive between 10-11:30 p.m. on Feb. 12. Stolen items included laptops, cash, iPods, clothing, pool cues and a backpack.

Most residential victims left their vehicles unlocked in their driveways or in front of their homes. Police said any and all items left in unlocked vehicles become easy prey whether victims are running errands, shopping, having dinner at area restaurants or at home.

To avoid becoming a victim:

Remove all visible valuables from your vehicle. This includes portable navigation devices, stereo equipment, satellite radios, wallets, purses, cell phones, cash and clothing.

Lock your vehicle every time

Park in well-lit, traveled areas when shopping or visiting area restaurants

Keep home exterior lights on from dusk until dawn

Report suspicious activity to police and or store management immediately

If you have information about these thefts, please contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at (804) 748-1251 or Crime Solvers at (804) 748-0660 or text the code tip699 with the tip and send to 274637 (CRIMES).

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Indoor baseball and softball clinics for children aged 8-17 will be offered at the Manchester Middle School gymnasium on Mondays, March 2-23, 6-7 p.m. or 7-8 p.m. The clinics will help young ball players improve their baseball and softball skills in a fun and safe environment. Participants will learn how to property hit, bunt, play infield and outfield, and run the bases. Each child must have their own glove and tennis shoes. Bats are optional. Prices are as follows:

One session (one hour) $25
Two sessions (two hours) $45
Three sessions (three hours) $65
Four sessions (four hours) $85

The clinics are sponsored by the Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department and the S&S Sports Enhancement Academy. Manchester Middle School is at 7401 Hull Street Road. For details, call Kelly Thompson at (804) 748-1122.

One Lane of Irongate Drive Closed to Repair Waterline Leak-One lane of Irongate Drive between Graymoss Road and Gatebridge Road will be closed today from 3 until 7 p.m. to repair a waterline leak.  

Chesterfield County Extension Offers Rain Barrel Workshop-The Chesterfield County Virginia Cooperative Extension office is offering workshops on making rain barrels.  

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – One lane of Irongate Drive between Graymoss Road and Gatebridge Road will be closed today from 3 until 7 p.m. to repair a waterline leak.

Traffic will be alternated through the work zone.

For more information, contact David Conner of Chesterfield County’s Utilities Department at 387-0412.

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – The Chesterfield County Virginia Cooperative Extension office is offering workshops on making rain barrels. Learn how to conserve water, reduce pollution runoff and protect the environment. Workshops will be held at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds on Thursday, March 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, March 6, 10 a.m.-12 noon, and Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m.-12 noon and 1-3 p.m. The Chesterfield County Fairgrounds are located at 10300 Courthouse Road.

Registration is required and barrels are limited to two per household. The cost is $40 per barrel, and payment must be received prior to the workshop. To reserve a barrel, call (804) 751-4401. After registering by phone, payment must be made by check via mail. Checks should be made out to “Friends of Chesterfield’s Riverfront” and mailed to Chesterfield County Cooperative Extension, P.O. Box 146, Chesterfield, VA 23832.

For more information, call 751-4401 or visit chesterfield.gov.

Is It Trash Or Is It Treasure?-Have you ever wondered if the teapot Aunt Margaret left you is merely a dust collector, or could help pay for your new roof?  

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Have you ever wondered if the teapot Aunt Margaret left you is merely a dust collector, or could help pay for your new roof? Find out at the second-annual Antiques Evaluation “Roadshow” on Saturday, March 28, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at Chester Christian Church, 4330 Curtis St., Chester. Specialties of the evaluators include Civil War artifacts, antique firearms, books, furniture, dolls, toys and flatware. Detailed photographs of personal items may also be brought in for evaluation. The fee to have one item evaluated is $10, or three items for $25.

The featured speaker will be antiques expert and local author Emyl Jenkins, who will present “Antiques 101: Everything you need to know or wish you knew” at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Jenkins is the author of the novel “Stealing With Style.”

Proceeds will benefit the Chester Lions Club and the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia. For more information, call (804) 796-7121 or visit chesterlions.com or chesterfieldhistory.com. This event is not affiliated with the PBS television program.