The Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad will host a community car seat check event  April 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The rescue squad is located at 2007 Timberlake Avenue. Certified child passenger safety technicians will be present to provide child safety seat checks, ensuring that parents and caregivers have the knowledge and skills necessary to properly install their child’s safety seat. Four out of five car seats are installed incorrectly, according to safety data. The event is open to the public, and attendees must bring a car seat with them. The process typically takes about 30 minutes. In addition...Article Link

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Henrico Education Foundation scholarship applications are now available for Henrico County Public School seniors continuing their education beyond high school. The application deadline is April 12 at 11:59 p.m. The 12 scholarships, offering a combined ,700, honor former students, educators and elected officials, including the Lucia Whalen Bremer Memorial Scholarship, the Julia Budzinski Memorial Scholarship, the Lara Teague Curry Memorial Scholarship, and the David A. Kaechele Memorial Scholarship Fund.   Two of the scholarships, the Sandra Marroquin Scholarship and the Rose Family Scholarships, require applicants to be nominated by their school counselors.  All applicants must complete the Henrico Education Foundation...Article Link

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Threads Consignment will hold a Ladies and Home Goods Consignment Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 24-26 in the former JCPenney’s at Regency Mall. Items for sale include women’s clothing (business, casual, athletic and formal wear), wedding dresses, jewelry, handbags, shoes, and small home furnishings including side tables, chairs, lamps, rugs, mirrors, art, housewares, decor and more. Specially marked tags will be discounted 25% on March 25 and 50% on March 26. For details, visit threadsevents.com. *** Henrico 4-H Youth Development will hold a free community celebration of agriculture with the 2nd Annual Farm Graze event on Saturday, March...Article Link

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The Henrico County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension is accepting registrations for the 2023 Henrico Junior 4-H Camp, which will be held from Aug. 7-11 at the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center, near Williamsburg. Open to youngsters ages 9 through 14, the residential camp provides a fun, safe environment to learn, make friends and discover the outdoors through such activities as swimming, archery, canoeing, basketball, volleyball, forestry, shooting education, campfires, crafts, marine science, skits and more. The 5 cost to attend includes meals and lodging for five days and four nights as well as programs, class materials and a camp T-shirt....Article Link

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Koren Ullman Satterfield, 53, of Glen Allen, VA, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on March 19, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Lydia Ullman. She is survived by her daughters, Delany Michelle Satterfield and Katherine Summer Satterfield; grandson, Camden James Satterfield; sisters, Lynn Cornett, Dee Griffin (Tucker), Missy Loving (Bill); two step sisters Jackie Terwilleger (Paul), Eleanor Ryan; nephews and nieces, Mike, Matthew, (Robin), Jennifer, TJ, Grant, and Rachael. Also surviving is father of her daughters, David Satterfield; and sister-in-law, Robin Satterfield. Koren loved to spend her days with family, friends, and dog,...Article Link

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Cheryl Faye Carter Eberly, 75, of Varina, went to her heavenly home on Friday, March 17, 2023. Cheryl was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend who loved the Lord, her family, gardening, shopping, going to Nags Head, and celebrating milestones with her family and friends. She was a member of Four Mile Creek Baptist Church and was a member of the Varina High School class of 1965 and enjoyed getting together with classmates. Cheryl worked at the Department of Health and the Department of Education with the state of Virginia and had many co-workers she called good friends through the...Article Link

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Mary Elizabeth Askew, better known as Marybeth. Born on November 1st, 1942, Marybeth has passed away at the age of 80. Wife to James Thomas Askew, mother to her late son, Anthony Bryan Askew (Lori), Jeffrey Scott Askew (Cathy) and Karen Askew-Bell (Michael), grandmother to seven, and great grandmother to five. Marybeth loved the Lord, her family, friends, and children. She worked as an Instructional Assistant for Henrico County Public Schools for over thirty years. She was also a very active member of her Church, Staples Mill Road Baptist Church. Family will receive friends at Bliley's, 8510 Staples Mill Rd.,...Article Link

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To our family and friends we are sad to announce the passing of our father Tommy R. Morris also known as Tommy, Soapy, and Daddy/Pappa, Bootscooter. Dad was one of six in a family of four girls and two boys with our dear Aunt Bonnie remaining, Thomas married our mother Joan when she was 16 and began their love story. They raised three boys Bruce, Mike, & Scott in Shortpump VA. Bruce (the oldest) enlisted into the Air Force and was Stationed in Abilene Texas fresh of the success of the Urban Cowboy movie. Mom And Dad always had a...Article Link

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Emily Florence (Flo) Gunn Goolsby, 95, departed this life Thursday, March 16, 2023 surrounded by her family at her residence, Our Lady of Hope in Short Pump, after several respiratory complications. She was born January 29, 1928, in Clay Bank, Gloucester, Virginia to George W. and Emma Rilee Gunn. As many families suffered during the Depression, she was fortunate to be given the opportunity to grow up in Richmond in the care of foster parents, Dr. James Patrick (Doc) and Julia McDonough, while maintaining contact with her family. Flo was married to her husband of 42 years, Paul Carter Goolsby,...Article Link

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Henrico's newest Sheetz, located at 8711 Quioccasin Road, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting and festivities March 23.  Nutzy, the Flying Squirrels mascot, visited with fans of all ages, and a steady stream of customers enjoyed free self-serve coffee and soda all day. Representatives from Special Olympics of Virginia and FeedMore received donations from Sheetz of 00 each, and three lucky customers won Sheetz gift cards.  Article Link

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