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Discover Chesterfield Walking Club, Tues., Nov. 7, 9 a.m., Pocahontas State Park, main gate entrance off Beach Road. The Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department has organized a walking club for seniors, designed to introduce participants to Chesterfield County parks and greenways and encourage active lifestyles. Seniors may meet new walking partners or walk the trails on their own. Parks and Recreation staff will lead each walk. Free. For more information, a detailed schedule or to sign up for the club, call Judy Jones at 751-4135.

Sat., Nov. 4

Fall Arts & Crafts Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Clover Hill High School, 13900 Hull Street Rd. Over 140 local artists and crafters as well as concessions. All proceeds benefit the Clover Hill High School Athletic Association. For more information, e-mail chcraftfair@gmail.com .

The People of Pocahontas, noon-5 p.m., Henricus Historical Park. Explore the culture of Virginia's first residents and learn about the skills that enabled the Virginia Indians to survive. Learn how they flourished and how they shared their knowledge with the colonists. Cost: $6/adults, $5/seniors, $4/children 12 and under. Free for Henricus members. For more information, call 706-1340.

Mon., Nov. 6

Cancer Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m., John Randolph Medical Center, 411 West Randolph Rd., Hopewell. For more information, contact Tricia Cox, 452-3275 or visit www.hcarichmond.com .

"On the Way" art exhibit, Chester Library, 11800 Centre Street. On display through Dec. 6. Features a collection of watercolors by local artist Pauli Hagan. Hagan's work has been displayed at the James Center, River Front Plaza and is part of the permanent collection of the Crossroads Art Center in Richmond. Call 748-6314 for more information.

Flu Clinic, 10 a.m.-noon, The Atlantic at Charter Colony, intersection of Coalfield and Woolridge roads, Midlothian. Cost: $28. RSVP to (866) 590-2222.

Tues., Nov. 7

Election Day. Polls open countywide from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Country/Contemporary Line Dancing course, Nov. 7-Dec. 12, 7:30- 9 p.m., Bensley Community Building, 2900 Drewry's Bluff Road. Learn the basic steps of current line dances to a variety of music styles. Beginners are welcome. Dance partners are not required. Course fee is $25. For more information, call David Potter at 275-5321.

Wed., Nov. 8

Chesterfield Board of Supervisors, 4 p.m., Public Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 9901 Lori Road. 
                              

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Fri., Nov. 10

Annual Benefit Auction for the Chesterfield County Historical Society, 7 p.m., Wrexham Hall, 10301 Old Wrexham Road. A silent auction will begin at 7 p.m. and a live auction at 9 p.m. Enjoy wine, beer and heavy hors d'oeuvres while listening to live music by Debbie Reed. Tickets are $20. Registration deadline is Nov. 6. For more information, or to register, call 777-9663.

Sat., Nov. 11 Electronics recycling, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Rockwood Park, 3401 Courthouse Road. Most electronics will be accepted free of charge, but there will be a $10-20 recycling fee for televisions and a $7 fee for computer monitors. For more information, call Chesterfield County's Waste and Resource Recovery Division at 748-1297.

Have a special event coming up? Please e-mail your calendar items to calendar@ chesterfieldobserver.com, mail them to P.O. Box 1616, Midlothian VA 23113, or fax them to 744-3269. Please include a contact name and number with your announcements.