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Noticeisherebygiventhat theHanoverCountyBoardof Supervisorshasset Wednesday, September14,2022at2:00P.M., intheBoardRoomoftheHanover CountyAdministrationBuildingat HanoverCourthouse,7516County ComplexRoad,Hanover,Virginia, astheday,date,time,andplacefora RegularBoardMeeting.
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TOWNOFASHLAND NOTICEOFPUBLICHEARING
Pleasetakenoticethatonthe20thdayofSeptember,2022,at7:00p.m.attheAshlandTownHall,121 ThompsonStreet,Ashland,VA,theAshlandTownCouncilwillconductpublichearingsforthepurposeof receivinginput,andmayproviderecommendationsonthefollowing: CPA2022-03LUCKFARMMARKET ToddD.RogersofRogers-Chenault,Inc.,requestsaComprehensivePlan Amendment(CPA)tochangethefuturelanduseclassificationfromOpenSpacetoNeighborhoodCommercial forthepropertyidentifiedasGPIN#7870-25-2549.Thepropertyisapproximately3.642acresinsizeandis locatedalongthewesternlineofWestPatrickHenryRoad/ThompsonStreet(StateRoute54)andalongthe southernlineofLuckBrothersDrive.Theapplicantintendstodeveloparestaurantandfarmersmarket-style grocerystore. REZ22-0414&ORD2022-04LUCKFARMMARKET ToddD.RogersofRogers-Chenault,Inc.,requestsa rezoningfromRR-1ResidentialRuraltoB-4NeighborhoodCommercialwithproffersfortheproperty identifiedasGPIN#7870-25-2549.Thepropertyisapproximately3.642acresinsizeandislocatedalong thewesternlineofWestPatrickHenryRoad/ThompsonStreet(StateRoute54)andalongthesouthernlineof LuckBrothersDrive.Theapplicantintendstodeveloparestaurantandfarmersmarket-stylegrocerystore. ThefuturelanduseisOpenSpace. CUP22-0627A&CUP22-0627BLUCKFARMMARKET ToddD.RogersofRogers-Chenault,Inc.,requests approvaloftwo(2)ConditionalUsePermits(CUP)forthepropertyidentifiedasGPIN#7870-25-2549.The propertyisapproximately3.642acresinsizeandislocatedalongthewesternlineofWestPatrickHenry Road/ThompsonStreet(StateRoute54)andalongthesouthernlineofLuckBrothersDrive.Theapplicant intendstodevelopafarmersmarket-stylegrocerystore(CUP22-0627A)andarestaurantover2,500square feet(CUP22-0627B),whicharepermitteduseswithconditionalusepermitspursuanttoAshlandTownCode Section21-112(ae)and(al)intheB-4,NeighborhoodCommercialzoningdistrict. CopiesofCPA2022-03,REZ22-0414,ORD2022-04,CUP22-0627A,andCUP22-0627Bmaybeobtainedby contactingTownHallat(804)798-1073,MondaythroughThursday,7:30a.m.to6:00p.m.Writtencomments maybesubmittedtoplanning@ashlandva.govormailedtoTownofAshland,POBox1600,Ashland,VA23005. Allinterestedpersonsmayattendandexpresstheirviews.Anypersonwithadisabilityrequiringassistance inordertoparticipateinthispublichearingisaskedtocontactTownHallinadvance,sothatappropriate arrangementscanbemade.
Friday, Sept. 9
Hanover County will honor first responders who died on Sept. 11, 2001 with a special ceremony at the historic Hanover Courthouse beginning at 9 a.m. The event will include county and Town of Ashland officials and representatives of Hanover Fire/
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Continued from pg. 1 allegations and began its own investigation. Mechanicsville High School principal Charles Stevens issued an announcement Friday that the football program will resume.
The investigation began on Aug. 19 after the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous tip of an assault of students at the school. The complaint alleged that upperclassmen on the football team targeted other MHS students.
Stevens, in a message to faculty, staff and students, said that the football program would resume following the release of the sheriff’s office announcement.
“As you know, we made the difficult but necessary decision to suspend football practices and games due to serious allegations of misconduct within the program and subsequent investigations,” Stevens wrote. “I can now share with you that this important and time-
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consuming work has concluded. We are confident that a thorough accounting of the misconduct concerns within the program has taken place. We would like to extend our gratitude to our partners at the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office. As a result, we are resuming football activities, effective immediately.”
In the statement, Stevens said he was unable to share specific details about the investigation due to confidentiality laws involving juveniles and protected employee personnel records, but he added that those found to be in violation of the Code of Student Conduct and/or school board policy are being held fully accountable.
“Moving forward, our first priority is to begin to establish a positive, supportive culture for the entire football program,” Stevens added. “We will be working with Coach [Shane] Reynolds, his coaching staff, and players to establish team norms and will be holding various team building activities and trainings in an effort to build that strong culture.”
In its announcement, the sheriff’s office pointed out that it was the only entity involved in the criminal investigation and that it had no role in the decision to temporarily suspend the football program. The office also thanked the Mechanicsville High School staff, parents and students for their cooperation with the investigation.
The Hanover County School Board launched its own parallel investigation into the allegations, but has not commented on the results of that inquiry.
Anyone with further information about this case is asked to contact HCSO at (804) 3656140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at (804) 7801000. Citizens can also download the “P3 Tips” app for their mobile device to submit their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
Christina Amano Dolan can be reached at cdolan@ mechlocal.com.
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NoticeisherebygiventhattheHanoverCountyPlanningCommissionhasset Thursday,September15,2022,at6:00P.M., intheBoard RoomoftheHanoverCountyGovernmentBuildingatHanoverCourthouse,Hanover,Virginia,astheday,date,time,andplaceforapublic hearingtoconsiderthefollowingcases,atwhichpubliccommentswillbeaccepted:
CUP2022-00014,GENERATIONCHURCH
Request(s)aConditionalUsePermitinaccordancewithSection26-120.1oftheHanoverCountyZoningOrdinancetopermitaplaceofworship onGPIN8714-87-6877(part),consistingofapproximately7.86acres(CUParealimitedto0.21acres),zonedB-3(c),GeneralBusinessDistrict withconditions,andlocatedintheBrandyHillPlazaShoppingCenteronthewestlineofLeeDavisRoad(StateRoute643)approximately 550feetsouthofitsintersectionwithMechanicsvilleTurnpike(U.S.Route360).ThesubjectpropertyisdesignatedontheGeneralLandUse PlanMapasCommercial.(PUBLICHEARING) MagisterialDistrict:Mechanicsville
REZ2022-00022,MARYHELENANDJEFFREYC.CROWDER
Request(s)torezonefromA-1,AgriculturalDistricttoRS(c),SingleFamilyResidentialDistrictwithconditionsonGPIN7768-45-3682, consistingofapproximately11.74acres,andlocatedonthenorthlineofRockyRidgeRoad(StateRoute648)atitsintersectionwithDoe CrossingLane(privateroad).ThesubjectpropertyisdesignatedontheGeneralLandUsePlanMapasSuburbanGeneral(1.5to3dwelling unitsperacre).Theproposedzoningamendmentwouldpermitthecreationofoneadditionalbuildinglotforfamilyforagrossdensityofone (1)dwellingunitper5.87acres.(PUBLICHEARING) MagisterialDistrict:SouthAnna
CUP2022-00015,GAYLEANDJEFFSTONEMAN
Request(s)anamendmenttoCUP2020-00016,GayleandJeffStoneman,whichwaspermittedinaccordancewithSection26-20.14of theHanoverCountyZoningOrdinance.ThepurposeoftherequestistoamendthesketchplantoincreasetheareaoftheConditional UsePermitfortherecreationfacility/eventvenuetoincorporateanexistingstructureandaddapaviliononGPIN7822-78-2097(part), consistingofapproximately90.9acres(CUPareawillbelimitedtoa5.29-acreportionofthesubjectparcel),zonedA-1,AgriculturalDistrict, andlocatedonthenorthlineofRobertTerrellRoad(StateRoute712)approximately1,750feetwestofitsintersectionwithWestPatrick HenryRoad(StateRoute54).ThesubjectpropertyisdesignatedontheGeneralLandUsePlanMapasAgricultural.(PUBLICHEARING)
Request(s)torezonefromA-1,AgriculturalDistrictandAR-6(c),AgriculturalResidentialDistrictwithconditions,toAR-6(c),Agricultural ResidentialDistrictwithconditionsonGPINs7871-10-9202,7871-02-8509,and7871-11-9890,consistingofapproximately170.81 acres,andlocatedontheeastlineofIndependenceRoad(StateRoute669)approximately600feetsouthofitsintersectionwithBlunts Road(StateRoute716).ThesubjectpropertyisdesignatedontheGeneralLandUsePlanMapasAgricultural.Theproposedzoning amendmentwouldpermitthecreationof27buildinglotsforagrossdensityofone(1)dwellingunitper6.33acres.(PUBLICHEARING)
Request(s)aConditionalUsePermitinaccordancewithSection26-174.1oftheHanoverCountyZoningOrdinancetopermitaprivatetennis facilityonGPIN7788-63-3927,consistingofapproximately1.69acres,zonedM-2(c),LightIndustrialDistrictwithconditions,andlocated onthewestlineofLakeridgeParkway(StateRoute782)approximately0.67milessouthofitsintersectionwithLewistownRoad(State Route802).ThesubjectpropertyisdesignatedontheGeneralLandUsePlanMapasDestinationCommerce.(PUBLICHEARING) Magisterial
District:SouthAnna CUP2022-00012,ORIANAHARGROVEALDERMAN
Request(s)aConditionalUsePermitinaccordancewithSection26-20.14oftheHanoverCountyZoningOrdinancetopermitaneventvenue onGPIN7853-77-7755,consistingofapproximately105.58acres,zonedA-1,AgriculturalDistrict,andlocatedonthesouthlineofOldRidge Road(StateRoute738)approximately0.47mileswestofitsintersectionwithNewMarketMillRoad(StateRoute685).Thesubjectproperty isdesignatedontheGeneralLandUsePlanMapasAgricultural.(PUBLICHEARING) MagisterialDistrict:Beaverdam CopiesoftheabovecasesmaybereviewedinthePlanningOffice,MondaythroughFriday,betweenthehoursof8:30a.m.and5:00p.m. pleasecontactthePlanningOfficeoryoumayalsogotohttps://www.hanovercounty.gov/696/Planning-Commission-Upcoming-and-Archive formoreinformation
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Continued from pg. 12 EMS, the Hanover Sheriff’s Office and the Ashland Police Department. The public is invited to attend. In addition to special remarks, the event will include the reading of the names of public safety lives that were lost on Sept. 11, 2001 and a ringing of the bell in memory of their sacrifices.
Friday, Sept. 9 Saturday, Sept. 10
St. Ann’s Catholic Church Yard Sale will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 105 S. Snead Street, Ashland, VA 23005 (Inside - Rain/Shine). Proceeds will benefit familes in crisis.
Saturday, Sept. 10
The McShin Foundation is holding its 18th annual Recovery Fest from 12 to 5 p.m. at Hanover Courthouse Ruritan Club, 13497 Hanover Quarter Road, Hanover. The festival will feature an ice cream truck, music, people’s choice BBQ cook off, kid’s activities, special speakers, KCBS BBQ cook off, cornhole tournament, vendors, gold chipping contest and The Local Cup coffee truck. Contact honesty@ mcshin.org for more information.
Tuesday, Sept. 13
The Mechanicsville AARP Chapter will be meeting from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Union Baptist Church, 6231 Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville, VA. Contact President Ed Taylor with any questions: 804398-3759.
Friday, Sept. 16 - Saturday, Sept. 17
The Catholic Church of the Redeemer, located at 8275 Meadowbridge Road in Mechanicsville, is hosting its 25th Annual Giant Indoor Yard & Bake Sale for Haiti from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday. All proceeds benefit their ministry with Haiti. To donate, volunteer or for more information, visit: http:www.churchredeemer.org/ Haiti-Ministry.
Saturday, Sept. 17
Hope Community Church will present the Big Event from 4 to 7 p.m. at 8391 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, VA, 23116. The event will feature food trucks (offering options for every taste and price range), inflatables, corn hole, a DunkTank, prize giveaways, friendly competitions and more for the whole family. Hope to see you there. For more information, visit the website: https:// www.hopenow.cc/.
Woodside Farms is hosting a Classic Car Display from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 10447 Woodside Farms Drive, Glen Allen, VA, 23059. Together with the Central Virginia British Car Club & Boomtown Radio, they will be hosting some of the best classic cars in the land in The Red Barn along with the farm’s monthly popup farm stand. The event will feature farm-fresh produce, local vendors, music, prizes, a grab & go-style lunch, and some amazing rides. For more information, visit the website: https://www.woodsidefarms. net/classic-car-display.
Sunday, Sept. 18
Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church, located at 2300 Dumbarton Road in Henrico, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The church is reaching out to all current and former members to come celebrate and walk down memory lane together. Service starts at 10:45 a.m. Visit the church’s website at www.hatcherchurch.org for more details.
Compass Christian Church, located at 8137 Liberty Circle, Mechanicsville, VA, 23111, is hosting its second annual Cruise-in Event on Sunday, Sept. 18 to benefit a young boy from Ruther Glen, Virginia, who has been battling cancer since he was 2 years old.
Monday, Sept. 19
The Pamunkey Woman’s Club is kicking off their new year with a therapy dog program at 1 p.m. at Mechanicsville Baptist Church. Their speaker will be Karla Allen, coordinator of counseling for Hanover County Public Schools, and her certified therapy dog, Brady. She will talk about adopting Brady, a 2 year old yellow Labrador retriever, his journey of training and his rewarding work with students. The club invites women in the community to join them for this exciting program. For more information, contact Bonnie Walter, the club’s membership chairman, at 804-650-0391.
Sunday, Sept. 25
Enon United Methodist Church is hosting a “Homecoming” celebrating 185 years at 10:30 a.m. More information is available at 804746-4719 or enonumc.org.
The Veterans Administration (VA) and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will conduct a VA Claims Clinic and Benefit Information Session from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the NAACP King William Branch, located at 694 Sharon Road, Suite K, King William, VA, 23086. Topics of discussion will include changes in VA policy and processes, Health Care Eligibility/ Caregivers Program, Women’s Veterans Program, Burial and Memorial Benefits. Veterans who are interested in filing a claim must bring DD-214 and a recent VA decision letter. All military veterans, spouses and dependents are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Lonnie O. Pierce, Sr. at: 410-991-5871 or ajplop@
Saturday, Oct. 1
St. Paul Lutheran Church is seeking vendors for their 2022 Fall Craft Sale. This event will be rain or shine and held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 8100 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors will need to bring their own table, chair and tent and cannot sell food or quilts. Vendor spaces offered will be outside and are limited to a first come/first serve basis. The cost to rent a 9’x16’ space is $25. Vendors should contact Debbie Harris at Saintpaul.sec@ gmail.com to sign up or call the church office at 804-427-7500.
Cool Spring Baptist Church, located at 9283 Atlee Station Road in Mechanicsville, is hosting an “Understanding Dementia” workshop from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information call 804-789-5510.
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.
Walnut Grove Baptist Church, located at 7046 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, will be conducting classes Wednesday mornings with open enrollment from Sept. 14, 2022 through May 17, 2023. Classes will meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact the church office: (804) 746-5081 or Frank at wgbcinfo@comcast.net or 804-402-7701. The classes are free but they ask the students
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 804-270-9626.
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 804-7465081 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 Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville, holds a “Meet and Greet, Coffee and Donut” event from 9-11 a.m. every Tuesday for the community and perspective members to meet members and learn about what they do for the community. Visit http://www. post175.org/.
Wednesdays
Hanover Rotary meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Roma’s Restaurant at 7240 Bell Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville. Due to the pandemic, contact President Penny at pennyguiles43@gmail.com for current meeting at Roma’s or Zoom connection information.
Th ursdays
The Ashland Rotary Club meets weekly at noon at the Iron Horse Restaurant at 100 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. For more information, contact Steve Dunham at 804-4966093 or sandrdunham@yahoo. com.
Overcomers Outreach & Women’s Codependency is a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at Shalom Baptist Church at 8116 Walnut Grove Road Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-366-6524 or email mjfaith1@gmail.com.
New Highland Baptist Church hosts open basketball gym time for adults in the Christian Life Center (CLC) starting at 7:30 PM. The church
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Shelton family’s Detail Garage shops thrive in local communities
By Christina Amano Dolan Editor
Brandi and Jeremy Shelton have jumped into the Detail Garage franchise, bringing the popular auto care store to local communities in Fredericksburg, Ashland and beyond with their family-run business quickly booming.
Detail Garage is an auto care store that provides auto enthusiasts with car care, professional auto detailing supplies, detailing equipment, car care accessories and training. The franchise currently has 70 stores and counting nationwide.
Brandi said her husband, Jeremy, was inspired to buy into the Detail Garage franchise after purchasing his first Chemical Guys product. Despite the pair’s existing thriving landscaping business keeping them busy, the two decided to try their hand at owning and operating their favorite auto care shop amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I was like, ‘Who does this? Who opens a detail store during a pandemic in the winter in Virginia?’” she said.
But the Sheltons’ first store saw immediate success from the Fredericksburg shop’s grand opening, located at 4114 Lafayette Boulevard, on Dec. 12, 2020. Shelton said the Fredericksburg location’s grand opening produced almost 300 transactions that day.
“I knew that day… the community needed this because of just the outpouring of support we had that first day,” she said.
The pair decided to open another Detail Garage shop in Ashland in June 2020, located at 9456 Charter Gate Drive, as a high percentage of their Fredericksburg customers were commuting from the Richmond area.
“I think our goal right now is one a year until we’re at five or six stores,” she said, adding they hope to expand to Gainesville, south of Richmond and other areas.
She said it has been “amazing” opening up Detail Garages as they have been able to connect and get involved with the community, conducting backto-school drives, Christmas drives and supporting local clubs, sports teams and shows through monetary donations. They additionally put together “Cars and Coffee” events on the last Sunday of the month at the Fredericksburg shop and the second Saturday of the month at the Ashland shop.
Shelton said she believes their family’s shops offer a uniquely intimate experience despite being a chain store, as they strive to connect with community members as if they are part of the family.
“That’s how we are with every customer – you feel like you’re family once you walk in and once you leave,” she said.
She said they even keep their communication sources completely open, typically answering questions on the phone until 1 or 2 a.m. from customers regarding their products. Shelton also enjoys giving Hot Wheels toy cars to every child that walks through the shop, bringing one of her three dogs to entertain customers and chatting with anyone that walks through the door. “This is our life and we all love it,” she said. “My kids at any given day, if they’re not in school… they’re right in here with us.”
Both stores offer classes twice a month on polishing, paint correcting and others. For more information about either location, visit the Facebook pages: Detail Garage Fredericksburg or Detail Garage Richmond. For more information on Detail Garage in general, visit the franchise’s website: https://www.detailgarage.com/.
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Brandi and Jeremy Shelton have organized community drives at their Detail Garage shops, including a Christmas and BTS supply drive, to benefi t their fellow community members
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The Sheltons draw crowds of car enthusiasts to their monthly Cars & Coffee events held at their Detail Garage shops in Fredericksburg and Ashland.
Hanover Tavern’s upcoming programs
Heritage Music Series: Danny Jams at the Hanover Tavern on Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will feature live music on the patio and $7.49 burgers. Reservations are recommended. To make a reservation, call: 804-5375050
Oktoberfest Beer Dinner at the Hanover Tavern on Friday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature Oktoberfest beers, German food and live music. The cost is $40 per person. Reservations are required. To make a reservation, call: 804537-5050.
Haunted Tavern Tour at the Hanover Tavern on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. The event will feature a guided ghost tour of the historic tavern. The cost is $10 per person. To register or for more information, visit the tavern’s website: www.hanovertavern.org.
Hanover Autumnfest presented by Anton Paar at the Hanover Tavern on Saturday, Sept. 24 from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The family festival will feature food, beer, games, crafts and a petting zoo. The event is free admission.
Speaker Series: In Sickness and in Health: The Marriage of Patrick Henry and Sarah Shelton at the Hanover Tavern on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. Author Mark Couvillon will discuss his newest book. The event is free admission. Reservations are appreciated and can be made by calling: 804-5375050.
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Continued from pg. 15 is located at 9200 New Ashcake Road in Mechanicsville. Use the side back entrance to enter. Contact Jeff Fitzgerald at jkfitzgerald@comcast. net with any questions.
Civil Air Patrol, Hanover Squadron, meets Thursdays, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fairfield Presbyterian Church, 6930 Cold Harbor Road, in Mechanicsville. CAP is an awesome program for youth, ages 12- 21, as well as for adults who care about young people and want to help train America’s next generation of Leaders. You’ll find cadet life exciting if you enjoy Flying, Leadership Training, Model Rocketry, Earning Rank & Awards, and much more. For more information, visit hanover.vawg.cap. gov. You can also call or email Capt James Wright at 804-551-3354 or james.wright@vawg.cap.gov.
Fridays
The Building Bridges group of Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. The group’s mission is to bring a message of hope and recovery to those suffering from addiction issues. They meet on Fridays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mechanicsville United Methodist Church, 7356 Atlee Road in Mechanicsville. Visit rvana.org.
