Wed., July 26

Betsy Q in Concert, 10:30-11:15 a.m. and noon-12:45 p.m., Central Library. Travel to the land of "Once Upon a Time" through old favorites and new songs. Register: 748-1604.

Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, 3 p.m., Public Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 9901 Lori Road.

ESL Class, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Bethany Place Baptist Church, 1501 S. Providence Rd. Free. Child care provided. Mary Hall, 276-3993.

Midlothian Library Book Discussion Group, 7:30-8:30 p.m., "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride, 794-7907.

Family Summer Story Time - Bon Air Library (320-2461), Chester Library (748-6314), Clover Hill Library (739-7335), Enon Library (530-3403), Ettrick-Matoaca Library (526-8087), LaPrade Library (276-7755) and Midlothian Library (794-7907). Call for times.

Thurs., July 27

True Crime, 3-4 p.m., Clover Hill Library. Love CSI? Join Chesterfield County's own forensics unit and find out what a crime scene investigator really does. Program recommended for middleand high-school students. Register: 739-7335.

Read to Rover, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Midlothian Library. Children are invited to read to a certified therapy dog in this program designed to help children become better readers. Register: 794-7907.

Brandermill-Midlothian-Woodlake Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Brandermill Country Club, 744-3087.

Motivators Toastmasters Club, 7:15 p.m., Central Library. Kimberly Johnson, 768-9266.

Mothers and More, 7:30 p.m., Harbour Pointe Clubhouse, Brandermill. Juliane Steenkamer, 423-7812.

Family Summer Story Time - Central Library (748-1604), Chester Library (748-6314), Meadowdale Library (743-4842) and Midlothian Library (794-7907). Call for times.

Fri., July 28

Red Hat Society Craft Class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Ampthill Presbyterian Church. All seniors welcome. Course fee: $15. Judy Jones, 751-4135.

ComedySportz Improv Theatre, 7-7:45 p.m., LaPrade Library. Competitive, interactive comedy with audience participation. Register: 276-7755.

Sat., July 29

Rockwood Junior Naturalist Day Camp, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Rockwood Park Nature Center. Come face-to-face with local reptiles, amphibians and forest creatures. Learn how to identify local plants, trees, birds and animals. Bring your lunch and a water bottle and wear sturdy shoes and socks. Ages 6-8. Course fee: $25. Register: 674-1629.

Mon., July 31

Committee on the Future, 5:15 p.m., Purchasing Conference Room, County Administration Building.

Tues., Aug. 1

Voyage to Virginia (registration deadline Aug. 1), Aug. 7-8, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Agecroft Hall and Gardens, 4305 Sulgrave Rd. Children will experience the voyage of early 17th century indentured servants. Ages 8-11. Course fee: $100. Register: 353-4241.

Rotary Club of Brandermill, 7 a.m., Brandermill Country Club. Guest: Bonnie Balance, SeniorNavigator. Fred Norman, 690-1497.

23rd Annual National Night Out, 6-10 p.m. Residents are asked to celebrate the fight against crime by hosting neighborhood block parties. For registered hosts, police will provide a neighborhood party kit to make their event more festive, along with planning tips and ideas. Hosts may also request visits from McGruff The Crime Dog. Crime Prevention Officer Bryan Miltenberger, 674-7006 ext. 110.

National Night Out (see above), 6-9 p.m., Walton Park Pool & Clubhouse. All Walton Park residents invited. Turn on your porch lights and join us for the fun! Events, refreshments and games for kids of all ages and adults.

Family Summer "Bedtime" Story Time, 7 p.m., Chester Library. Children may wear their pajamas, 748-6314.

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.