IN THE SPOTLIGHT...

The Friends of the Chesterfield County Public Library and the Chesterfield Historical Society will host an "Autumn Leaves Tea" at Magnolia Grange, including a program on "High Tea" by the owner of Becky's Tea Room, on Sun., Sept. 24. There will be two seatings - 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Reservations must be made by Sept. 18. Cost: $20 per person. For more information, or to place your reservation, call 796-1479.

Wed., Sept. 13

The 2006 Richmond Symphony Designer House, located at 2525 Maple Hall Court in Founders Bridge, is open for public viewing on weekdays from Sept. 11-Oct. 8, plus the weekends of October 14 and 15 and October 21 and 22. Hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are available at the door for $15 per person. For more information, call 379-3444 or visit www.rsol.org .

Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, 11:15 a.m., Cultural Center of India, 6641 Ironbridge Pkwy.

Thurs., Sept. 14

The Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department invites you to enjoy four days of music (through Sun., Sept. 17) 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

The Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department and the Chesterfield Jaycees are hosting the 29th Annual Rainbow of Arts festival at Rockwood Park 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.

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 the Kids' Fun Area. Free. Rain date: Sun., Sept. 17. For more information, visit www.henricus.org or call 706-1340.

Sun., Sept. 17

As part of the Pocahontas Performances Premiere Series: A Celebration of the Performing Arts, the Richmond Symphony will perform at the Pocahontas State Park Heritage Amphitheater, 10301 State Park Rd. (off Beach Rd.), at 6 p.m. Concert admission is free with a nominal charge for parking. Lawn chairs or blankets are recommended. Rain date: Mon., Sept. 18. For more information, call 748-1132.

LOOKING AHEAD...

Wed., Sept. 20

Congressman Eric Cantor's District Representative, Lloyd Lenhart, will hold constituent service hours at the Midlothian Library from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Cantor's office provides this service for constituents who need assistance or have problems with federal agencies or benefits including the IRS, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, federal small business loans, visas, passports, immigration, federal student loans, veteran's benefits and FHA/HUD loans. Citizens are also welcome to express their opinions on matters of concern, particularly national topics or issues before the U.S. Congress. Constituents who wish to make direct contact with the Congressman's District Office may call 747-4073 or visit http://cantor.house.gov .