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Wednesday, July 13
Enon UMC, located at 6156 Studley Road, 23116 will hold VBS for all kids ages fourth through fifth grade from 6 to 8 p.m. Children’s dinner will be served at 6 followed by Bible story, music, crafts and games. The theme is “Discovery on Adventure Island.” Registration is required and available on the website: enonumc.org or by calling (804) 746-4719, (804) 571-2990 (804) 730-1792 or (804) 723-5971.
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Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16
The Hanover Tomato Festival returns to Pole Green Park, located at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane, Mechanicsville, on Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Th ursday, July 21
Join the Ashland Museum for a night of questions and answers at the monthly Trivia Night at 6 p.m., located at Origin Beer Lab, 106 S. Railroad Avenue, Ashland. No reservations are needed. For more information, email ashlandmuseum@comcast. net or call 804-368-7314.
Saturday, July 30
Local author Sara Condrey will be holding a book signing at Books Beads and More, located at 8106 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Condrey is the author of 16 books in various genres including children’s books, thriller, horror and light romance.
Ongoing
Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions One Stop Shop (MCEF OSS) is open for food, clothing and linens from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at 7235 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville (rear parking lot). The shop is available for residents in the 23111 and 23116 zip codes with identification and proof of residency.
Saturdays
Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland 2 miles west of U.S. 1, holds its church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Rev. Dr. Roy Minnix. Visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804270-9626.
Fax submissions to calendar to 344-8746, email to events@mechlocal. com, or mail to 8460 Times-Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville VA 23116. Deadline is 1 p.m. Thursday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Mechanicsville Local.
Sundays
All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Katherine G. Dougherty is the Deacon in charge of All Souls. Visit www.allsoulsva.org.
A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. Contact 804-746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail.com.
Outside the Walls, a Narcotics Anonymous group, meets from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey Regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover. Contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-249-1845. The website is http://www.mcshin.org.
Tuesdays
The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, midJanuary through mid-December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a nonstring instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. Visit www.hanoverconcertband. org or call 804-789-0536.
The American Legion Post 175, located at 8700
see CALENDAR, pg. 19
Hanover comprehensive plan update continues with upcoming public workshops
Contributed Report Th e Mechanicsville Local
Hanover County is currently working with residents, businesses, landowners, and other community members to update the Comprehensive Plan, which is the County’s long-range vision for the future. The plan addresses a variety of topics, including land use, housing, economic development and natural resources. It identifies objectives and strategies that can be implemented to realize the community’s vision for the future, serving as a guide for growth, development and preservation.
As part of the Comprehensive Plan update, two interactive workshops are scheduled for late July and early August. At these interactive workshops, citizens will work together as a group to discuss future land uses throughout Hanover County. Both workshops will include the same interactive activities, so interested participants can attend the date/location that works best for their schedule. Preregistration is encouraged. Visit www.envisionhanover. com or call (804) 365-6171 for registration and more information.
Thursday, July 28 (5:30. to 7 p.m.) Montpelier Center for Arts and Education 17205 Mountain Road Montpelier, VA 23192
Wednesday, August 3 (5:30 to 7 p.m.) Atlee Branch Library 9212 Rutlandshire Drive Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Updating the Comprehensive Plan will be a multi-year effort. There will be significant opportunities for public engagement as the updated plan continues to be developed. It is anticipated that the final document will be reviewed and adopted by the Board of Supervisors in the summer of 2023. For more information, visit www.envisionhanover.com.
Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
VFW Post 9808 hosts Band of Brothers World War II series
Contributed Report Th e Mechanicsville Local
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the “Band of Brothers” miniseries release, the VFW Post 9808 is going to host a series of events at VFW Post 9808 highlighting World War II and the award winning miniseries that documented the exploits of an individual WWII Airborne Infantry Company.
The first event takes place Tuesday, July 26 at 6 p.m. Activities will include a presentation by a military historian, tables displaying WWII artifacts and a large screen showing of the first two episodes of the “Band of Brothers.” If you would like to treat you and your guest to a dinner featuring fried chicken, it will be available for purchase for $8 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
The event is open to all veterans and their guests and will be a wonderful opportunity to socialize, share a meal and learn even more about the sacrifices and accomplishments of WWII veterans. The doors will remain open, so anyone is welcome to come after the event starts.
Questions can be sent to contact@ vfwpost9808.com. Aug. 2 will feature episodes three and four and Aug. 9 will feature episodes five and six. Aug. 13 will be the Band of Brothers’ 20th Anniversary Symposium simulcast at the Post, located at 7168 Flag Lane, Mechanicsville.
Remaining episodes are to follow.
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The fi rst event takes place Tuesday, July 26 at 6 p.m.
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