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Miss Chesterfield Queens – 2012 Help Raise Funds for Chesterfield Mentors Program

The winners of The Miss Chesterfield Scholarship Pageant 2012 worked as hostesses and registrars at the Mega Mentors Fine Art Show & Sale. The event was held at the newly restored Hippodrome Theater in Richmond’s Historic Jackson Ward. The Mega Mentor Program was formed by trustees of the Chesterfield Public Education Foundation (CPEF). [...]

Spotlight Gallery to Feature African-American Artists

In celebration of Black History Month, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will host an art exhibit featuring the works of two local African-American artists: Dawn Cherry Miles and Thaddeus LaCrette. The exhibit, titled “Imagery, Imagination and African Influence,” will open with a reception from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on January 27 [...]

“The Workshop at Macy’s” is back

Aspiring business owners take note: Department store giant Macy’s is offering a crash course on retail 101, and with their advice you too can reach retailing greatness.
The second iteration of the “Workshop at Macy’s” program, which targets up-and-coming minority and women business owners, is a four-and-a-half day program that will be held in May of [...]

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VCU’s Men’s basketball team tips off Puritan Cleaners Coats For Kids campaign

Puritan Cleaners is tipping off its 24th Coats For Kids Campaign with a special partnership event with Coach Shaka Smart and the VCU Men’s Basketball team. The opening game for VCU this season on November 3rd will be Puritan Cleaners Coats For Kids Night at the Seigel Center. All Ram fans are encouraged to bring [...]

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