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Brittany Dunn to become bride of Robert Chrisco
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Shelley and Diane Dunn of Mechanicsville, VA are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Nicole Dunn, to Robert Daniel Chrisco, son of Frank Chrisco and the late Jean Chrisco of Broken Arrow, OK.
ASHLAND -- The next Hanover Human Services Network Meeting will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, via Webex. Lisa Adkins, MSW, administrator,
An Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 10 a.m. at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. The event will feature snacks, crafts, and fun for all ages. For more information, call 804-781-0330.
The Highland Springs High School Class of 1970 has had to postpone its 50th reunion again. This will be the last cancellation. “If we are unable to have the event on the new date, we will cancel and the caterer has agreed to refund our deposit,” William Brooks said. “We will then either donate the remaining proceeds to the new school or refund the money to you after expenses.” The new date is Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Hill Building at Sandston Pool at 501 Beulah Rd. in Sandston. Music will be presented by DJ Dalton Beagle. Dinner, drinks and dessert will be provided by Champagne Taste Catering. Bring your own mixers and alcohol. Small coolers are welcome. The doors will open at 4 p.m.; cocktails at 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m.; and good night and cleanup at 10 p.m. The cost is still $45 per person. No tickets will be sold at the door. For invitations, or more information, contact Bill Brooks at 1970HSHS@gmail.com.
Ongoing ROBERT CHRISCO and BRITTANY DUNN to be united in marriage in September 2021
Human Services Network Meeting scheduled for April 1 via Webex Staff Report news@mechlocal.com
Saturday, April 3
Saturday, Oct. 9 Rescheduled
Brittany graduated from Lee Davis High School and is The Owner of Bubble-Kini Boutique, Bedlam Bar-tique and Okie Outdoors in Broken Arrow, OK. Robert graduated from Broken Arrow High School and is The Owner of Process Manufacturing Oil Field Equipment Supplier in Tulsa, OK. The wedding is planned for September 2021 in Myrtle Beach, SC.
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Hanover County Department of Community Resources, said, “This is your opportunity to ‘meet’ other service providers and learn more about available resources for Hanover residents.” Each participant will have an opportunity to share their program updates, upcoming
events and outreach needs. Those wishing to take part are urged to register by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30. The Webex invitation will be sent after the registration is closed. For more information, call 804-365-4302 or visit www. HanoverVolunteers.org.
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. Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com.
Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds it church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Nycholas Greig. For more information, 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. For more information, 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. For more information, call 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. For more information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-2491845. The website is http://www.mcshin.org.
Tuesdays A Commanders coffee is held from 10 to 11 a.m. at American Legion Post 90 at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in Beaverdam to discuss issues of interest/befits of the American Legion. There also will be donuts. For more information, call Post Commander Eugene Truitt at 804-746-4734. The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January 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
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