🌱 Chesterfield July 4th Fireworks and 10 more events

Greetings Chester! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Evening Paddle - Chester, VA 2026
• PTA Mtg. in the Cafeteria at C.E. Curtis Elementary
• Chesterfield July 4th Fireworks at Chesterfield County Fairgrounds

Today's riddle: What did the mommy tomato say to the baby tomato? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 71.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.

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📸 Around Chester

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chester

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★ Featured events ★

Friday July 3

• Evening Paddle - Chester, VA 2026 →
  Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Rd, Chester
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday June 30

• PTA Mtg. in the Cafeteria
  C.E. Curtis Elementary Chester, VA 23831
  6:30 pm

Saturday July 4

• Chesterfield July 4th Fireworks →
  Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Rd, Chesterfield
  9:30 pm

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📣 Chester Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday June 25

• Winchester Greens- Mobile Market →
  Winchester Green Apartments, 2800 Bensley Commons Blvd, North Chesterfield
  1:30 pm
• Reading Buddies →
  Meadowdale Library - Chesterfield Public Library, 4301 Meadowdale Blvd, North Chesterfield
  4:30 pm
• The SteelDrivers →
  Beacon Theatre, 401 N Main St, Hopewell
  6:30 pm

Friday June 26

• (NEW DATE) The ABC’s of Farm Insurance — Virginia Cooperative Extension - Virginia State University →
  VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg
  2:00 pm
• (NEW DATE) The ABC’s of Farm Insurance — Virginia... →
  VSU Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd, Petersburg
  2:00 pm
• The Deloreans Live in the Art Park →
  Petersburg Area Art League, 7 E Old St, Petersburg
  5:30 pm

Saturday June 27

• International Convention - Oklahoma City, OK
  Loyal Order of Moose - Virginia Association 7212 Boydton and Petersburg Plank Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803
• Northern CoHD - Fredericksburg 1655
  Loyal Order of Moose - Virginia Association 7212 Boydton and Petersburg Plank Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803
• 2026 Leaders & Legacy Awards Brunch →
  Tabernacle Community Life Center, 444 Halifax St, Petersburg
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking for a dog for my daughter she’s currently recovering from ACL and Meniscus surgery!
  She’s older teen and responsible, this will help her mental health and healing time , if anyone knows anyone who’s selling or where we should look… (Nextdoor Jefferson Davis)
• Cancer Survivor Meetup (In Person) -- First Watch 9949 Iron Bridge Rd
  https://www.meetup.com/i-beat-cancer-now-what-meetup-group/events/315226210/?eventOrigin=home_next_event_you_are_hosting&utm_medium=referral&utm… (Nextdoor W Hundred)

• Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Cake Decorator in Chester. Apply here.
• Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Chester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chester here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Colonial Heights

• Neighborhood Rallies Around Family After Mother Passes Away (godtube.com)
• Constance Leigh Nicholson Smiley (sovanow.com)
• Petersburg heating up ahead of July 4th (progress-index.com)

Hopewell

• Hopewell VA250 festival June 27 brings music, tours, fireworks (progress-index.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Ketchup! (Thank you Gregory S. for sending it in!)
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