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Public is invited to discuss county transportation

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Transportation Forum - The public is invited to discuss transportation issues during several community meetings scheduled by the county. A community meeting for the Clover Hill and Matoaca districts has been scheduled for Mon., Jan. 29, 7 p.m., Cosby High School, 14300 Fox Club Parkway. A meeting for the Midlothian District will be held Mon., Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at Midlothian Middle School. 

Wed., Jan. 24

Board of Supervisors meeting, 3 p.m. and 6:30 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.

Thurs., Jan. 25

Tax seminar, 11 a.m., Ettrick-Matoaca Library, 4501 River Rd. Did you know you can file your Virginia state tax return online at no charge? That's just one of the helpful things you'll learn during the Virginia State Tax E-Filing seminar. Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Public Library. Call 748- 1761 to register.

Brandermill Rotary weekly meeting, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Brandermill Country Club, 3700 Millridge Parkway, Midlothian. Skip Goodwillie will present the program, "Between Iraq and a Hard Place." For more information, contact Fred Norman, 690-1497.

Fri., Jan. 26

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

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.

Henricus Lecture Series 2007: Voyage to Virginia by Sea, 1 p.m., Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Rd. Come learn the dangers of 17th century sea travel. For details, call 706-1340 or visit www.henricus.org.

Pyramid concert, 3 p.m., Monacan High School, 11501 Smoketree Dr., Midlothian. The choruses of Monacan High, Providence Middle, Gordon Elementary and Reams Road Elementary will perform as part of the VHSL One Act Festival. For more information, call 378-2480.

Pyramid concert, 7 p.m., James River High School, 3700 James River Rd, Midlothian. The choruses of James River High and Robious Middle will present a concert as part of the VHSL One Act Festival. For information, contact 378-2420.

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.

Tues., Jan. 30

Beginning Microsoft Word, 10-11 a.m., LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Rd. 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.

Woodlake Garden Club monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Clover Hill Library, 6701 Deer Run Dr., Midlothian. Sue Scarano will discuss "Landscape Design." Garden Club monthly meetings are open to the public. For more information, contact Helen Hamilton, 639- 6700.

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Wed., Jan. 31

Tax seminar, 1 p.m., Bon Air Library, 9103 Rattlesnake Rd., Richmond. See Jan. 25 listing for details. Call 748-1761 to register.

Lunchtime Lecture Series, noon, Magnolia Grange, 10020 Iron Bridge Rd. Wendy Jessup will speak on archival care and storage of photos. Members free, non-members $5. For information, call 777-9663

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.

Thurs., Feb. 1

Where is Groundhog's Shadow?, 10-11 a.m., Rockwood Park, 3401 Courthouse Rd. Come celebrate Groundhog Day, discover what a shadow is and make your own. Part of the Exploring Nature with Small Hands series for 3-4 year-olds. A parent or guardian must accompany each child. Cost is $4 per child. Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. To register, call 748-1623.

Get in the Know: Anniversary Gardens, 10:30 a.m.-noon, LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Rd. Virginia Cooperative Extension has developed the America's Anniversary Garden to help individuals, communities and groups commemorate the first permanent English settlement at Jamestown. Find out how you can grow your own anniversary garden. Refreshments will be served. This program is recommended for adults ages 55 and older. Sponsored by the Friends of Chesterfield County Public Library and the Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department. Please call 276-7755 for more information.

Drama Kids, 6-7 p.m., Gordon Elementary School, 11701 Gordon School Rd. This weekly program, which runs through May 17, helps develop speaking skills and confi- dence in children in grades 1-5. The program includes a mid-year Parent Day presentation and end-of-course performance. Fee is $150. Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. For details, contact Jackie Maclin, 748-1123.

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