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26th Annual Midlothian Village Day Festival, Sat., Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Midlothian Middle School, 13501 Midlothian Tnpk. Parade, craft booths, community booths, entertainment, food, carnival games, moonwalks, silent auction and more. Sponsored by the Midlothian Junior Women's Club. All proceeds benefit local charities. For more information, contact Mandy Gambacini, 379-3420, or visit www.midlothianfestival.net .

Thurs., Oct. 18

Business seminar, 7:30-9 a.m., BizWorks Enterprise Center, 2545 Bellwood Rd. Presenter Jim Maxwell of Peoples Business Services will discuss small business tax concerns. Cost is $20. For more information or to register, call 275-5190 or visit www.bizworkscenter.org .

Beginning Word, 9-10 a.m. Bon Air Library, 9103 Rattlesnake Rd. This class covers the basics of how to create, edit and save a text document using Microsoft Word. Sponsored by Chesterfield County Public Library. Free. For more information, call 320-2461.

Beginning Excel, 10-11 a.m., LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Rd. Find out how to create, edit and save a workbook using Microsoft Excel. Free. For more information, call 276-7755.

Cancer workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m., CJW Medical Center, Johnston Willis campus, 1401 Johnston Willis Dr. This workshop is designed to help women cope with the appearance related side effects of cancer treatment. Volunteer cosmetologists will conduct a program on skincare and makeup as well as how to use wigs, turbans and scarves. Participants must be undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment or recently finished with their treatment. To register, call Carolyn Haynes at the American Cancer Society, 527- 3778.

Bermuda District candidates forum, 7 p.m., Thomas Dale High School, 3626 W. Hundred Rd., Chester. Candidates for board of supervisors and school board in the Bermuda District will answer questions previously submitted by county residents and others. For more information, call Mark Ellison at 521- 4141.

Fri., Oct. 19

Huguenot Trail Rotary Club weekly meeting, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Bottega Bistro, 11400 W. Huguenot Rd. For information, contact Terry Hargrove at 722-9555.

Sat., Oct. 20

Special Olympics Virginia 2007 Golf Championship, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., First Tee of Chesterfield Golf Course, Harry G. Daniel Park at Iron Bridge, 6600 White Pine Rd. Cheer on more than 150 Special Olympics Virginia athletes as they play golf on 9-hole and 18-hole courses. Volunteers are needed to serve as scorekeepers and cart drivers and to help with lunch and the awards ceremony. Training and lunch provided for all volunteers. Contact Leisha Daniel for more information at ldaniel@specialolympicsva.org  or 726-3026.

Breast Cancer education event, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rituals Salon & Spa, 11400 West Huguenot Rd., the Shoppes at Bellgrade. Sponsored by Surgical Associates of Richmond's Breast Center. Breast health topics, exam guides, giveaways and more.

Craft show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bethia United Methodist Church, 10700 Winterpock Rd. Proceeds going to Friends of Barnabas and UMW District Mission Pledge. For more information, call 739-3459.

Antique evaluation fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Chester Christian Church, 4330 Curtis St. Is it junk or is it real? Find out at the fair. Specialties of the evaluators include kitchen items, books, early furniture, paintings, dolls, guns and antique vehicles. The cost to have one item evaluated is $10 or three items for $25. Sponsored by the Chester Lions Club and the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia. For more information, call 777-9663.

Mid-Lothian Mines Park tour, 11 a.m.-noon, Mid-Lothian Mines Park, 13301 North Woolridge Rd. Hike the coal mine and railroad site. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 751-4946.

Rabies vaccination clinic, 1-3 p.m., Chesterfield County Fairgrounds Exhibition Building, 10300 Courthouse Rd. Rabies vaccinations will be available for dogs and cats at a cost of $6 per animal. For safety, cats should be brought to the clinic in pet carriers. Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Health Department and Chesterfield County Animal Control. For more information, call 748-1683 or 748-1691.

Hispanic Family Day (el Día de la Familia Hispana), 1-4 p.m., Celebration Park, 2501 Turner Rd. This event is designed to connect the Latino community to a variety of local service providers, including health and financial institutions, crime prevention and family services. Scheduled entertainment will include salsa band Son Quatro, the Calor Latino Dance Team and McGruff the Crime Dog. There will be face-painting, a moon walk and other activities for children, as well as free food from local restaurants. Free. Sponsored by the Hispanic-Latino Immigrant Project Task Force. For more information, contact Daniel J. Bunn, at 706-1281 or bunnd@chesterfield.gov .

Chesterfield All-County Concert, 5 p.m., L.C. Bird High School. The concert features Petersburg Symphony Orchestra members and high school students from Chesterfield County. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Mary Ann Waters, Petersburg Symphony Orchestra, 897-2824.

Sun., Oct. 21

Planning Ahead Long-Term Care Conference, 4:30-6:00 p.m., Huguenot Road Baptist Church, 10525 W. Huguenot Rd. Dr. Henry Simmons and Craig MacBean, authors of "Thriving Beyond Midlife," will address long-term care transitions, options and insurance. A long-term care fair will follow. Registration forms are available at www.hrbcrichmond.org or by calling 272-2072.

Mon., Oct. 22

Basic Watercolor for Older Adults, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., weekly through Dec. 10. LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Rd. Learn basic techniques and principles of design to create watercolor paintings. Cost is $55. Sponsored by Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information, call Judy Jones at 751-4135.

Winterpock Elementary School PTA Golf Tournament, 1 p.m. shotgun start, Birkdale Golf Club, 8511 Royal Birkdale Dr. Lunch will be provided by Beef O'Brady's. Fourman, captain's choice format. Great door prizes. $100 per person. Registration forms available at www.winterpockpta.com . For more information, call 639-3187.

Central Library Brown Bag Page Turners, 1-2 p.m., Central Library, 9501 Lori Rd. "Can't Wait to Get to Heaven" by Fannie Flagg will be discussed. For more information, call 748-1603.

Come Home Alive, 7 p.m., Thomas Dale High School, 3626 W. Hundred Rd. Safe driving program for new teen drivers and their parents. Free. Sponsored by Chesterfield County Public Schools and the Chesterfield County Police Department. For more information call 748-1433.

Tues., Oct. 23

Childcare provider workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m., L. Douglas Wilder Building, Virginia State University, 1 Hayden Dr., Ettrick. The Cooperative Extension at Virginia State University will conduct a workshop entitled, "Problem Solving with Children." The program is designed for childcare center owners, operators, directors and providers and counts toward two hours of professional development credit. Free and open to the public. Participants are requested to register in advance. For more information or to register, contact Mary Saunders at 524-5966 or msaunder@vsu.edu .

Bermuda District board of supervisors candidates debate, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Chester Middle School, 3900 W. Hundred Rd. Hosted by the Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce. Free. Registration is recommended by calling 748-6364 ext. 4 or e-mailing dolores@chesterfieldchamber.com .

IB Specialty Center Open Houses, 7 p.m., Meadowbrook High School, 4901 Cogbill Rd., and Midlothian High School, 401 Charter Colony Dr. Middle school students and parents interested in learning more about the International Baccalaureate Program at these two high schools are invited to attend. For more information, visit www.chesterfield.k12.va.us  and click on "Schools," then "High Schools" and then "CCPS Specialty Centers."

"Get the Facts on Breast Cancer: Information is Power," 7-9 p.m., Bon Secours Cancer Institute at St. Francis, 14051 St. Francis Blvd. Dr. James Pellicane from the Virginia Breast Center will speak on "New Therapies/Current Treatments. Dr. Neil Zemmel from Richmond Aesthetic Surgery will speak on "Breast Reconstruction." Light refreshments will be served. Call 359-WELL to register.

Breast MRI: Is it for you?, 7 p.m., Holiday Inn Select Koger Center, 1021 Koger Center Blvd. Registration is required. (800) 242- 5662.

Tuesday Night Westerns, 7 p.m., LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Rd. "Return of the Rangers" with James Newill and Dave O'Brien and selected short subjects will be featured. Hosted by Harry Daniel and Tom Wyatt. For more information, call 276-7755 or visit www.library.chesterfield.gov .

Wed., Oct. 24

Ghost Stories of Chesterfield County, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Midlothian Library, 521 Coalfield Rd. Take a glimpse into some of the more famous and frightening ghost tales of Chesterfield County. Some of Chesterfield's more familiar historic homes and their haunting histories will be presented. The county's libraries and parks and recreation department are cosponsoring this free event, part of the "Get in the Know" program for seniors ages 55 and older. For information, call Judy Jones, 751-4135, or Blanche DePonte, 717-6381.

Board of Supervisors meeting, 3 p.m., Public Meeting Room, County Administration Bldg., 10001 Iron Bridge Rd. For more information, call 748-1200.

Specialty Center Open House, 7 p.m., at James River High, 3700 James River Rd. Learn about the Leadership and International Relations Specialty Center. For more information, visit www.chesterfield.k12.va.us and click on "Schools," then "High Schools" and then "CCPS Specialty Centers."

Concert, 7-8 p.m., Virginia Hall, Virginia State University, 1 Hayden Dr., Ettrick. The 82nd Airborne Division's All-American Chorus will perform. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Jerome Cole at 524-5537.

Book Discussion Group, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Midlothian Library, 521 Coalfield Rd. "Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight: An African Childhood" by Alexandra Fuller will be discussed. Call 794-7907 for information.

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