The Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering a series of programs for adults 50 and older this winter at the Midlothian YMCA, 737 Coalfield Road. Call 804-748-1623 to register. A full list of programs can be found in the current Program Guide, available online at chesterfield.gov.

Basic Pickleball

Learn the basics, including rules and techniques. All equipment provided. Participants should wear low-tread shoes and bring water.

Mondays, Feb.

Hundreds of people crowded Osborne Boat Landing in Varina to watch the James River Boat Parade of Lights Dec. 8. Attendees enjoyed music, hot chocolate and food while they waited for – and later watched – about two dozen decorated boats cruise along the James River... Read More

July 20, 1969 was a big day for astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin when they became the first humans to land on the moon. Six hours later, on July 21, Armstrong became the first person to actually step onto the moon, which he described to a world-wide audience on live television as "one small step for man..." Watch the full quote and learn some other cool things about that historic lunar landing on this Science Museum of Virginia video!