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Cantor's constituents invited to speak out
Congressman Eric Cantor's District Representative, Lloyd Lenhart, will hold constituent hours from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the Midlothian Library on Wed., Jan. 17. Congressman Cantor's office provides this service for constituents who have problems of a federal nature. Some of the federal agencies and benefits with which you can receive assistance are the Internal Revenue Service, 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 United States Congress. Constituents who wish to make direct contact with the congressman's district office may also call 747- 4073 or visit http://cantor.house. gov.

Wed., Jan. 17

"Historic Plants at Monticello: Preserving the Plants from the Past," 9:30 a.m., Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 2341Winterfield Rd., Midlothian. Sponsored by the Salisbury Garden Club. The guest speaker is Peggy Cornett, director of the Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants. For additional details, contact Candy Nasser at 897-5763.

Thurs. Jan. 18

Brandermill Rotary Club weekly meeting, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Brandermill Country Club, 3700 Millridge Parkway, Midlothian. D.B. Smith, commissioner of the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, will present a program on the "Real ID Act." For more information, contact Fred Norman at 690-1497.

Fri., Jan. 19

Huguenot Trail Rotary Club weekly meeting, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Bottega Bistro, 11400 W. Huguenot Rd., Midlothian. For information, contact Terry Hargrove at 938- 1658.

Morning Book Discussion Group, 10:30- 11:30 a.m., Clover Hill Library, 6701 Deer Run Dr. "I Got Somebody in Staunton" by William Henry Lewis, this year's Go Read selection, will be discussed. Please call 739- 7335 or visit www.goreadrichmond.com for information.

Friday Evening Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Magnolia Grange. Guest speaker Bob Krick will discuss "General Lee." Admission is free for members, $10 for non-members. Call 777- 9663 to order tickets.

Sat., Jan. 20

Writer's Group, 10:30 a.m., CJW Medical Center, Johnston Willis campus, 4th floor conference room. Want help getting published? Bring a sample of your writing. This week's discussion topic is "Getting Organized to Publish." For more information, call Rebecca Kelly, 855-8103.

Folk Music Concert, 8 p.m., Congregation Or Ami, 9400 W. Huguenot Rd. Southern Horizon concert of traditional American music features banjo, fiddle, whistle, guitar and vocals. Part of the "Folk in the Grove" concert series. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. For more information, tickets and directions, call 647-7856, visit www.richmondfolkmusic.org or e-mail richmondfolkmusic@yahoo.com.

Sun., Jan. 21

Cervical Cancer seminar, 2-4 p.m., Cancer Institute at St. Francis Medical Center, 14051 St. Francis Blvd., Midlothian. Learn more about cervical cancer and what can be done to protect women from gynecologic cancer. Guest speakers include Shonda Clements from the Cancer Institute at St. Francis, and Charles Jones, M.D. and John Nash, M.D. of Commonwealth Gynecologic Oncology. Seating is limited and registration is required. Call 353-HOPE or visit www.bonsecours.com to register.

Mon., Jan. 22

Book Discussion Group, 7-8 p.m. Enon Library, 1801 Enon Church Rd., Chester. "The Red Tent" by Anita Diamant, will be discussed. Please call 530-3403 for more information.

Brown Bag Page Turners, 1-2 p.m., Central Library, 9501 Lori Rd. The group will discuss "We the People" book selections including "Death Comes for the Archbishop" by Willa Cather, "Barrio Boy" by Ernesto Galarza, "The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" edited by Louis P. Masur, "The Glory Field" by Walter Dean Myers, "Giants in the Earth" by O.E. Rolvaag, and "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith. Please call 748-1603 for more information.

Tues., Jan. 23

Read 2 Rover, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Central Library, 9501 Lori Rd., Chesterfield. Children are invited to read to a certified therapy dog through Read 2 Rover, a program by Caring Canines, which is designed to help children become better readers. The dogs sit quietly next to children while they read, thus providing comfort and companionship to children who struggle with reading or who simply want to improve their reading. Please call 748-1604 for more information or visit www.library.chesterfield.gov .

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

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Wed., Jan. 24

Board of Supervisors, 3 p.m., Public Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 9901 Lori Rd.

Book Discussion Group, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Midlothian Library, 521 Coalfield Rd. "Intuition" by Allegra Goodman will be discussed. Please call 794-7907 for information.

Information Chesterfield: For the Quality of Your Life, For Better or For Worse, 7-8 p.m., Bon Air Library, 9103 Rattlesnake Rd., Richmond. Healthy, fulfilling relationships don't just happen. This class in couple's communication will teach you how to communicate what you want out of your relationship, resolve conflicts effectively, reduce arguments, solve problems as a team, and learn how to maintain fun, friendship and intimacy. This is part of a new series designed to help improve the quality of your personal life, health, personal safety and security, parenting skills, your children's academic success and much more. Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Public Library. Meets weekly through Mar. 7. The fee is $50. Registration is required. Please register online at www.library.chesterfield.gov or by calling 717-6381.

Sat., Jan. 27

Mystery and Suspense Book Discussion Group, 11:00 a.m.-noon, Chester Library, 11800 Centre St., Chester. "Till the End of Tom: An Amanda Pepper Mystery" by Gillian Roberts will be discussed. Please call 748-6314 for information.

Sun., Jan. 28

Chesterfield Historical Society quarterly meeting, noon, Bottega Bistro, 11400 W. Huguenot Rd., Midlothian. Conover Hunt will be the speaker. For reservations and information call 777-9663.

Mon., Jan. 29

Information Chesterfield: For the Quality of Your Life, For Better or For Worse, 6:30-8 p.m., LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Rd., through Mar. 12. See listing for Jan. 24. Please register online at www.library.chesterfield.gov or by calling 748-1227.

Tues., Jan. 30

Beginning Microsoft Word, 10-11 a.m., LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Rd., Richmond. Learn how to cut and paste, copy, put lists in order, set tabs and columns and search documents. Please call 276-7755 to register.

Story Time, 10:15-10:45 a.m., Clover Hill Library, 6701 Deer Run Dr., Midlothian. For children 3-5 years old. Please call 739-7335 for information.

Wed., Jan. 31

Meet the Mouse, 2-3 p.m., Ettrick Library, 4501 River Rd. Learn beginning computer skills such as how to hold a mouse, click, scroll, drag and drop, and how to use toolbars. Please call 526-8087 to register.