Plantation Day at Magnolia Grange Sat.

Wed., June 14

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Midlothian Chapter 2265, monthly meeting, 9:30 a.m., Brandermill Woods Retirement Community Meeting Room, 14311 Brandermill Woods Trail. Guest speaker from the Richmond Times Dispatch. For details or directions, call Jim Bradley, 675-7191.

Get in the Know: Container Gardening, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Midlothian Library. Join our master gardener as she teaches you to grow plants in various types of containers. Refreshments will be served. Recommended for adults aged 55 and older. For more information, call 794-7907.

Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon, networking 11:15 a.m., lunch 11:30 a.m., program 12 noon, Cultural Center of India, 6641 Ironbridge Pkwy. Speaker: Eugene P. Trani, Ph.D., president of Virginia Commonwealth University. Nonmembers/$ 10. RSVP 748-6364.

Advanced Internet, 4-5 p.m., Central Library. Learn the typical features of search engines using advanced search techniques. To register, call 748-1603.

Thurs., June 15

Rotary Club of Brandermill, coffee at 7 a.m., breakfast at 7:30 a.m. program begins at 8 a.m. Brandermill Country Club. Classification talks. For more information, call Fred Norman, 690-1497.

Meet LINC, 9-10 a.m., Midlothian Library. Learn the fundamentals of the library catalog and the library Web page. To register, call 794-7907.

Advanced Word, 3:30-4:30 p.m., EttrickMatoaca Library. Learn how to cut and paste, copy, put lists in order, set tabs and columns, and search documents. To register, call 5268087.

Read to 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. Call 794-7907 or visit www.library. chesterfield.gov.

Bon Air-Manchester-Midlothian Lions Club, 6 p.m., Holiday Inn Select, Koger Center Boulevard. Call Bill Daniels 272-7673, or Emmett Smith 320-2020, for dinner reservations.

Fri., June 16

Clover Hill Friends of the Library Morning Book Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Clover Hill Library. "The Known World" by Edward P. Jones will be discussed. Call 739-7335.

Sat., June 17

Pancakes for Project Lifesaver, 8-10:30 a.m., Uno Chicago Grill, 12211 Jefferson Davis Hwy. All proceeds benefit Project Lifesaver-a program designed to help police locate and rescue people suffering from dementia, Alzheimer's disease and autism. Tickets are $5/plate, available at the Jefferson Davis Hwy. and Hull Street Rd. locations. For more information, call Sgt. Dave Deringer, 674-7006 Ext. 108.

Plantation Day at Magnolia Grange, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The day will include costumed interpreters, crafts, displays, an archaeological dig, a "What Is It?" table and other fun family activities. Admission is $3 for Historical Society members and $5 for non-members. For more information, call 796-1479.

Writer's Group, 10:30 a.m., JohnstonWillis Hospital, 4th Floor conference room. Want help getting published? Bring a sample of your writing. For more information, call Susan Ahern, 379-7538.

"Celebrate Summer" Neighborhood Bash, noon-3 p.m., Ettrick Park, 20400 Laurel Rd. Enjoy food, fun and friends! This event will feature music, carnival games, giveaways, a moonwalk, vendors and more. Admission free. All ages are welcome. Call 526-5596.

Skate-a-Palooza, 12-7 p.m., Genito Station Shopping Center. Ramps by Freshpark, live music, food, raffles, prizes and fun for the whole family. All proceeds will go towards building a local skate park. For more information, call Sara Daves, 739-4323.

Mon., June 19

Chesterfield Community Band, 6:30 p.m., Robious Sports and Fitness Center, 10800 Center View Drive. Local musicians play poolside. Free. All are welcome. For more information, call 213-9118.

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. For more information, call Judy Jones at Chesterfield County Parks & Recreation, 751-4135.

"Seniorcise" the mind and body, noon-1 p.m. (Mondays and Wednesdays, June 19Aug. 23), American Family Fitness Center, 9101 Midlothian Tpk. This class is set to the music of the 1940's and 50's. Athletic shoes are suggested. Membership is not required. Course fee: $40; registration deadline: June 17. For more information or to register, call 751-4135.

Enon Library Book Discussion Group, 3 p.m., Enon Library. "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini will be discussed. For more information, call 530-3403.

Beginning Excel, 4-5 p.m., Central Library. Find out how to create, edit and save a workbook using Microsoft Excel. To register, call 748-1603.

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.

Chesterfield Toastmaster's Club, 6:30 p.m., Milepost 5 Restaurant. Julio Del Corsco, 3204423.

Tues., June 20

Beginning Excel, 9-10 a.m., Midlothian Library. Find out how to create, edit and save a workbook using Microsoft Excel. To register, call 794-7907.

Get in the Know: Virginia's Classical Capitol: Past, Present and Future, 10:30 a.m.noon, Chester Library. Learn about the people and events associated with Virginia's Capitol building. Recommended for adults aged 55 and older. Call Judy Jones, 751-4135.

Beginning Word, 10:30-11:30 a.m., LaPrade Library. This class covers the basics of how to create, edit and save a text document using Microsoft Word. To register, call 276-7755.

Alzheimer's Support Group, 2 p.m., Bon Air United Methodist Church, Room 202. Call Patricia Schultz 673-1005, or Mary Ann Johnson 967-2582.

Read to Rover, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Central Library. Children are invited to read to a Certified Therapy Dog in this new program designed to help children become better readers. Call 7481604 or visit www.library.chesterfield.gov.

The Chesterfield Tea Meetup, 6:30 p.m., Barnes and Noble Caf, Commonwealth Center. Joyce, 706-9120.

Coping with Your Child's Behavior: The Preschool Years, 6:30-8 p.m. (Tuesdays, June 20-Aug. 15), Central Baptist Church, 1500 Courthouse Rd. This course focuses on teaching parents practical methods for handling the challenging behaviors of young children. Course fee: $50; registration required. For more information or to register, call Whitney Kern or Gwen Bohn, 768-7204.

Richmond Cardinal Chapter of SAGA, 7 p.m., In Stitches Cross Stitch Shop, 4100 Old Hundred Rd. Contact Barbara O'Brian at 7900060 or Barbara.O@comcast.net.

Alzheimer's Support Group, 7 p.m., Brandermill Woods Retirement Center. For more information, call Kathy Carrique 744-1729 or Kristin Hughes 379-7100.

Bon Air Book Talks, 7-8 p.m., Bon Air Library. "Tender is the Night" and "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald will be discussed. For more information, call 320-2461.

CHADD (Children and Adults with ADD/ ADHD) Support Group, 7:30 p.m., Bon Air Presbyterian Church, 9201 Huguenot Rd. For more information, call 379-6706.

Wed., June 21

Advanced Word, 9-10 a.m., Midlothian Library. Learn how to cut and paste, copy, put lists in order, set tabs and columns, and search documents. To register, call 794-7907.

Beginning Word, 4-5 p.m., Central Library. This class covers the basics of how to create, edit and save a text document using Microsoft Word. To register, call 748-1603.

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.