Democrats meet Wed. night; GOP gathers Sat. morning

Wed., June 7

Beginning Word, 9-10 a.m., Midlothian Library. This class covers the basics of how to create, edit and save a text document using Microsoft Word. To register for this class, call 794-7907.

Chester Choices Book Discussion Group, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Chester Library. "Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life" by Queen Noor will be discussed. For more information, call 748-6314.

Mayhem at Midlothian Mystery Book Discussion Group, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Midlothian Library. "Lost Lake" by Phillip Margolin will be discussed. For more information, call 794-7907.

Westlaw Legal Research Class, 10:30 a.m.-12 noon, Central Library, 9501 Lori Rd. For more information, or to register, call 751-4986 or visit www.library.chesterfield.gov.

Chesterfield County Board of Zoning Appeals, 1 p.m., Public Meeting Room. Open to the public. For more information, email planning@co.chesterfield.va.us.

Beginning Internet, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Chester Library. Explore the basics of Internet searchingbecome familiar with Internet terms, browser icons and menu features. To register for this class, call 748-6314.

Meet LINC, 4-5 p.m., Central Library, 9501 Lori Rd. Learn the fundamentals of the library catalog and the library Web page. To register for this class, call 748-1603.

Chesterfield Democrats monthly meeting. Public invited. Meet U.S. Senate candidates Jim Webb and Harris Miller. John Tyler Community College, Bird B-124. 7-9 pm. 897-0205

Thurs., June 8

Rotary Club of Brandermill, coffee at 7 a.m., breakfast at 7:30, program begins at 8 a.m. Brandermill Country Club. Guest: Birdwatchers, Inc. Topic: Backyard bird identification. For more information, call Fred Norman, 690-1497.

Books & Bites Book Discussion Group, 10:30-11:30 a.m., LaPrade Library. "Motherless Brooklyn" by Jonathan Lethem will be discussed. For more information, call 276-7755.

Meet LINC, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Chester Library. Learn the fundamentals of the library catalog and the library Web page. To register for this class, call 748-1603.

Read 2 Rover, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Midlothian Library. Children are invited to read to a Certified Therapy Dog in this new program designed to help children become better readers. For more information, call 794-7907 or visit www.library.chesterfield.gov.

Ettrick-Matoaca Library Virginia Mysteries Book Discussion Group, 6:00 p.m., Ettrick-Matoaca Library. Take part in spine-tingling discussions about novels set in Virginia. "Tidewater Blood" by William Hoffman will be discussed. For more information, call 526-8087.

Mothers and More, 7:30 p.m., Harbour Pointe Club House, Brandermill. Non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. For more information, call Juliane Steenkamer, 423-7812.

Fri., June 9

American Sewing Guild, 10 a.m.-noon, Bon Air Presbyterian Church, 9201 Huguenot Rd. For more information, call 794-5240.

Richmond Amateur Radio Club, 7:30 p.m., Bon Air United Methodist Church. Club offers training and support for all levels. For more information call Shelton Harlow 275-5212, or visit www.rarclub.net.

Sat., June 10

Chesterfield Republican's breakfast. Senator Walter Stosch (R-Henrico) and Delegate Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights) offer the positions of their respective houses on Virginia's budget. 8 a.m. at Joe's Inn in Bon Air. Open to the public. $10. Reservations 272-0865 by Wednesday.

2nd Annual Biker Rally, 11 a.m. (check-in 8 a.m.), Chesterfield County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall. Live entertainment, lunch and door prizes. All proceeds benefit the Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games. For more information, or to register, call Mark Pinney, 748-1992.

Swift Creek Academy of the Performing Arts, 25th Annual Dance Concert, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monacan High School auditorium. Tickets available at the door-$9/adults, $5/children under 12 and seniors over 60. For more information, call 744-2801.

Mon., June 12

Weekly tennis program for seniors, 55 and older. Games played from 9-11 a.m., Rockwood Park, courts five through nine. Previous tennis experience necessary. 751-4135.

Big Slammers Bridge Club, duplicate bridge, 12:30-5 p.m., Ettrick Community Building. For more information, call Jimmie Battle, 526-7761.

Beginning Internet, 4-5 p.m., Central Library, 9501 Lori Rd. Explore the basics of Internet searching-become familiar with Internet terms, browser icons and menu features. To register for this class, call 748-1603.

Airport Advisory Board, 5 p.m., Chesterfield County Airport, upstairs conference room of terminal building. Open to the public. For more information, call 748-1000.

Committee on the Future, 5:15-7:15 p.m., Budget and Purchasing Department Conference Room, 4th floor of Administration Building. Open to the public. For more information, call 748-1000.

Beyond Divorce, 6:30-8 p.m., Chesterfield County Department of Mental Health Support Services, 6801 Lucy Corr Blvd. A course for recently separated men and women, focusing on managing the emotional impact of divorce. Course fee $65. Registration required. For more information, or to register, call Karl Kalber, 768-7204.

Tues., June 13

Advanced Internet, 9-10 a.m., Midlothian Library. Learn the typical features of search engines using advanced search techniques. To register for this class, call 794-7907.

Meet LINC, 10:30-11:30 p.m., LaPrade Library. Learn the fundamentals of the library catalog and the library Web page. To register for this class, call 276-7755.

Read 2 Rover, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Central Library, 9501 Lori Rd. Children are invited to read to a Certified Therapy Dog in this new program designed to help children become better readers. For more information, call 748-1604 or visit www.library.chesterfield.gov.

VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 1426, 7 p.m., American Legion Building, Otterdale Rd. For more information, call Bessie, 232-1928, or Jane, 2761322.

Chesterfield County School Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Public Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 9901 Lori Road. Open to the public. For more information, call 748-1405.

Send your county calendar items to calendar@ChesterfieldObserver. com or mail your group's information to P.O. Box 1616, Midlothian, VA, 23113. Fax: 744-3269. Please include a phone number with your announcements.