John Tyler remembers veterans during ceremony 

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Veteran's Day Ceremony, Nov. 10, 11 a.m., Nicholas Student Center, John Tyler Community College, Chester campus, 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway. The community is invited to honor members of the armed services during this annual ceremony. Faculty, staff and student veterans will be recognized and all in attendance will be invited to share their reflections on Veteran's Day. The event concludes with a memorial tree planting. Free. Sat., Nov. 11

Thurs., Nov. 9

 John Tyler Community College Board Meeting, 3 p.m., Chester campus, 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway, Bird Hall Conference Room. The public is invited to attend. A sign-up sheet will be made available 30 minutes prior to the board meeting. Persons interested in addressing the board may sign up at that time. For more information, contact Holly Walker at 594-1530.

Sat., Nov. 11

Veteran's Day Ceremony, 2 p.m., 1917 historic Chesterfield County Courthouse. Residents are encouraged to join the Chesterfield Historical Society in expressing gratitude to the men and women, past and present, who have sacrificed in the fight for freedom.

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 recycling fee for computer monitors. For more information, call Chesterfield County's Waste and Resource Recovery Division at 748-1297.

Monacan High School Craft Fair, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. 11501 Smoketree Drive. More than 60 artists, featuring holiday gifts and decorations, handmade jewelry and more. Free admission. Sponsored by the Monacan Band Boosters. For details, call 379-6437 or 378-7541.

Free vision screening for home-schooled students, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Swift Creek Eye Center, 13841 Hull Street Rd., across from Clover Hill High School. Sponsored by the Lions Club of Brandermill/Woodlake. No appointment necessary. For more information, call 739-7000.

Silent Auction and Yard Sale, 1-4 p.m. Chester Baptist Church Great Hall, 4317 School St., Chester. Sponsored by the Shepherd's Center of Chesterfield. Silent auction bidding begins at 1 p.m. with items closing every hour. Donated items include vacation retreats, tickets to entertainment events, and more. Proceeds support free transportation and home repair services offered by the Shepherd's Center to county seniors. Admission is free. For more information, or to donate auction items, call 706-6689.

Specialty Center for the Arts 2006 Senior Dance Showcase, 7 p.m., Thomas Dale High School, 3626 W. Hundred Road, Chester. Graduating senior dance majors enthusiastically share their art with the community. Tickets cost $3 at the door. Senior citizens and children under five are free.

Tues., Nov. 14

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

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Wed., Nov. 15

Human Trafficking will be the topic of discussion at the meeting of the Huguenot Republican Women's Club. Speakers will include Lisa T. Johnson-Firth, a consultant and attorney specializing in trafficking issues and human rights, Cathy Brown, who works for Catholic Charities and has helped trafficking victims in the Richmond area, and Yasmeen Telsem, author of an essay on the subject. Dinner at Dena's Restaurant on Mall Drive (across from Chesterfield Towne Center) begins at 6:30 p.m. Speakers begin at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call Lorraine Waddill at 794-4234.