IN THE SPOTLIGHT...

The Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department and the Chesterfield Jaycees are hosting the 29th Annual Rainbow of Arts Festival at Rockwood Park on Sat., Sept. 16, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This arts and crafts event will feature an "Imagination Station" where children can experience clay art, and there will be a children's play area. Free. For more information, call 497-4600.

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Wed., Sept. 6

Chesterfield County Democratic Committee, 7:15 p.m., Central Library. Chesterfield County residents are welcome. For more information, call 897-0205.

"Poetic Expressions," a collection of watercolors by artist Genevieve Dumouchelle, will be on display through Wed., Oct. 4, at the Chester Library. Demouchelle's work has been displayed at the General Assembly Building in Richmond, Petersburg Area Art League, Petersburg Regional Art Center, Rappahanock Art Center, the Rawls Art Gallery in Courtland, Va., and the Wakefield Flower and Art Show, and has received numerous awards. For more information, call 748-6314.

Thurs., Sept. 7

"Get in the Know" Emergency Preparedness seminar, 10:30 a.m.-noon, LaPrade Library. Recommended for adults ages 55 and older. Home- and personal-preparedness instructor Candy Chester will teach participants how and what to prepare for survival in the first 72 hours of a natural disaster. For more information, call 276-7755.

Creative Movement for Mommy and Me, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Thursdays, Sept. 7-Oct. 5 ($12.50), Oct. 12-Nov. 16 ($15) or Nov. 30-Dec. 21 ($10), Bensley Community Building, 2900 Drewry's Bluff Rd. Join your toddler or preschooler as they learn the joys of movement and build healthy habits that will last a lifetime. The course will feature dancing, music, songs and props. Recommended for children ages 18 months-4 years. For more information, call David Potter at 275-5321.

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

Sat., Sept. 9

Martial Arts classes, Saturdays through Dec. 9 (excluding Nov. 11, 18 and 25), Bensley Community Building, 2900 Drewry's Bluff Rd. Class 1 - children ages 8 and older, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Class 2 - children ages 4-8, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Participants will learn honor, respect and integrity through self-defense, physical fitness, balance and discipline. The fee is $20 per child. For more information, call Ronnie Pearson at 275-5321.

Mon., Sept. 11

Watercolor Basics for Seniors, 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., Mondays, Sept. 11-Oct. 16 and Oct. 30-Dec. 11, or Tuesdays, Sept. 12-Oct. 17 and Oct. 31-Dec. 12, LaPrade Library. Also offered at the Chester Library, Mondays, Sept. 11-Oct. 23 and Nov. 6-Dec. 11, 12:30- 2:30 p.m. Learn basic painting techniques and principles of design. The course fee is $55. Registration deadline: Sept. 8. For more information, or to register, call Judy Jones at 751-4135.

Tues., Sept. 12

Chesterfield County School Board, 7:30 p.m., Public Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 9901 Lori Road.

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LOOKING AHEAD...

Thurs., Sept. 14-Sun., Sept. 17

The Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department invites you to enjoy four days of music and competition at the

Virginia Folk Music Association's 7th Annual Bluegrass Festival at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds. For more information, call 744- 7514.

Sat., Sept. 16

Chesterfield County's Henricus Historical Park will celebrate its 20th Annual Publick Day, a celebration of the founding of the 1611 Citie of Henricus, at the Henricus Historical Park from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Witness demonstrations of 17th-century medical practices, military reenactments, Virginia Indian activities, children's historical games, storytelling and craft demonstrations. Area museums and organizations will provide hands-on activities in the Kids' Fun Area. Free. Rain date: Sun., Sept. 17. For more information, visit www. henricus.org or call 706-1340.

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