Ladies Night at Stein Mart
      Connor's Heroes Foundation is hosting "Ladies Night at Stein Mart" on Dec. 2 from 7-9 p.m. at Stein Mart in Commonwealth Centre. Shop while enjoying food and beverages from local restaurants and caterers. Everyone who attends will receive a 20 percent off coupon for any item in the store.
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Wrapping up the holidays
      The Friends of the Chesterfield County Public Library is preparing for its annual gift-wrapping fundraisers. Friends' members supply the manpower and customers leave behind a generous tip in exchange for beautifully wrapped gifts and books.
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An interview with school board member David Wyman
      Last November, David Wyman beat out four other candidates in the Dale District to serve out the remainder of Beth Davis' term on the Chesterfield County School Board after she passed away from cancer.
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The holiday shopping countdown
Early start or last minute - retailers are ready for all shoppers
      FAMILY FEATURES "BLACK FRIDAY" has long been regarded as the kick off of the holiday shopping season. However, now that retailers are unveiling their Christmas products earlier every year, and catering to the needs of late shoppers, the stores are filled with people in pursuit of the perfect gif...
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This Holiday Be Food Safe
USDA Lists Top 5 Turkey Day Tips
      FAMILY FEATURES What government agency is open on Thanksgiving Day? The United States Department of Agriculture is on the job to protect public health through food safety. For more than 20 years, the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline has helped Turkey Day cooks weather a variety of culinary storms an...
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Savor the Season!
The house is decorated, the wreath is on the door, the table sparkles and the menu dazzles ...
      FAMILY FEATURES These expert tips will ensure a memorable holiday meal. n Fourth generation Italian olive oil producer, Giovanni Colavita, says that the superior flavor,
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Pretty in Pumpkin
      FAMILY FEATURES How do you create special holiday desserts that look as great as they taste? By giving your favorite recipes a simple twist that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palette. Start with versatile and easy to use canned pumpkin, with its mellow, sweet flavor that pairs especia...
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Holiday Cookie Exchange
Make holiday baking more fun... host a cookie exchange!
      FAMILY FEATURES Invite some friends to bring one dozen of their favorite holiday cookie for each invitee, plus more to nibble on at the party. Have containers ready so your guests can take an assortment of bar, drop, sandwich and cutout cookies home.
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Santa's Helpers Bake Gifts
      FAMILY FEATURES Celebrate the season by baking with your children and turn those Santa's helpers into givers at the same time. Holiday treats, lovingly prepared by little hands, are wonder ful gifts for family and friends, and they make parties special.
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