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Course helps parents cope with the turbulence of adolescence

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Parenting Your Young Adolescent: The Jekyll and Hyde Years, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Feb. 6 through Mar. 13, Thomas Fulghum Center (Parent Teacher Resource Center), 4003 Cogbill Rd. This 6-week evening course is for parents of adolescents ages 10-15. Development, effective communication, relationship enhancement, conflict reduction and behavior management will be emphasized. The fee is $55. Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Department of Mental Health Support Services. For more information, or to register, call 748-1227.

Wed., Jan. 31

Brandermill Rotary Club weekly meeting, 7:30- 8:30 a.m., Brandermill Country Club, 3700 Millridge Pkwy., Midlothian. For more information, contact Fred Norman, 690-1497.

Open House, 10 a.m., Lifelong Learning Institute, 13801 Westfield Road, Midlothian. The guest speaker is Dr. Bill Bosher, dean of Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Education. Music will be provided by Jan Kessler. Call 378-2527 for more information.

Lunchtime lecture series, noon, Magnolia Grange, 10020 Iron Bridge Rd. Wendy Jessup will speak on archival care and storage of photos. Members free, nonmembers $5. Bring your lunch. For information, call 777-9663.

Tax seminar, 1 p.m., Bon Air Library, 9103 Rattlesnake Rd., Richmond. Did you know you can file your Virginia state tax return online at no charge? That's just one of 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.

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.

Story time for two-year-olds, 10:30-10:50 a.m., Midlothian Library, 521 Coalfield Rd. Please call 794-7907 for information.

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.

Story time for 3-5 year olds, 11:15-11:45 a.m., Central Library, 9501 Lori Rd. Please call 748-1604 for information.

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