Calendar
Technical Center hosts open house

In The Spotlight

Open house, Sun., Mar. 18, 1-3 p.m., Chesterfield Technical Center, 10101 Courthouse Rd. Students, parents and members of the public are invited to explore the 30 career and technical education programs off ered at the Chesterfield Technical Center. Teachers, administrators, students and business partners will be on hand to answer questions. For more information, call the center at 768-6160 or visit chesterfield.k12. va.us/Schools/CTC.

Wed., Mar. 14

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Midlothian Chapter 2265 monthly meeting, 9:30 a.m., Brandermill Woods Retirement Community Meeting Room, 14311 Brandermill Woods Tr. The program will feature Patsy Butler singing music by Patsy Cline. For details or directions, call Joyce Burton, 743-2584.

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

Babysitting training, 6-8 p.m., weekly through Mar. 28, LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Rd. This American Red Cross certified training will teach adolescents ages 11-15 the knowledge and skills needed to care for infants to school-age children. Fee is $60. Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department. For details, call Jackie Maclin, 748-1123.

Thurs., Mar. 15

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.

How to file your tax return electronically workshop, 4-5:30 p.m., Enon Library, 1801 Enon Church Rd. This seminar is intended to educate taxpayers on the various electronic filing options available, show taxpayers how easy it is to file online, and address any security concerns taxpayers may have about filing taxes online. Sponsored by the Virginia Department of Taxation. For more information, call 530-3403 or visit www.tax.virginia.gov .

Fri., Mar. 16

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous weekly meeting, 1 p.m., CJW Medical Center, Johnston Willis campus, 1401 Johnston Willis Dr., Atrium conference room. A program for people who want to stop drinking or need support on the road to recovery. For information, call 330- 2000.

Friday Evening Lecture series, 7 p.m., Magnolia Grange, 10020 Ironbridge Rd. Speaker Michael Boehme will discuss "Civil War Ballooning." Admission is free for historical society members, $5 for non-members. For tickets or more information, call 777-9663.

Sat., Mar. 17

Yard Sale and Bake Sale, 7:30 a.m.-noon, Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI), 13801 Westfield Rd., Midlothian. Yard sale will benefit LLI, a nonprofit organization that offers courses, lectures and activities for seniors. For more information on LLI activities, call 378-2527, e-mail info@llichesterfield.org or visit www.llichesterfield.org .

Writer's Group, 10:30 a.m., CJW Medical Center, Johnston Willis campus, fourth floor conference room. Want help getting published? Bring a sample of your writing. This week's discussion topic is "Books That Help Us and Inspire Us to Write." For more information, call Becky, 855-8103.

Sun., Mar. 18

Bread-making workshop, 4-6 p.m., Courthouse Road Seventh-day Adventist Church, 530 Courthouse Rd. Learn how to create professional bakery-style quality breads. Door prizes, recipes and tips are included. Cost is $5 per person. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. For more information or to register, contact Brooke Hull, 415-7236 or brookehull@yahoo.com.

Mon., Mar. 19

Cancer Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m., John Randolph Medical Center, 411 West Randolph Rd., third floor family life classroom. For information call Tricia Cox at 452-3275 or visit www.hcarichmond.com .

Parenting seminar, 6:30-8:30 p.m., weekly through Apr. 30, Swift Creek Middle School, 3700 Old Hundred Rd. This evening course for parents of adolescents ages 10-15 will emphasize effective communication, conflict reduction and behavior management. The fee is $55. Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Department of Prevention Services. For more information or to register, call 768-7800.

Enon Library Book Discussion Group, 7-8 p.m., Enon Library, 1801 Enon Church Rd. "Queen's Fool" by Philippa Gregory will be discussed. Call 530-3403 for information.

Tues., Mar. 20

Cancer workshop, 2:30-4:30 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 skin care 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.

Planning Commission monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Public Meeting Room, 9901 Lori Rd. For information, call 748-1050.

Bon Air Book Talks, 7-8 p.m., Bon Air Library, 9103 Rattlesnake Rd. "The March" by E.L. Doctorow and "The Widow of the South" by Robert Hicks will be discussed. Please call 320-2461 for information.

North Central College Concert Choir performance, 7 p.m., Beulah United Methodist Church, 6930 Hopkins Rd. The 44-voice touring choir is visiting Richmond as part of a 10-day national tour to Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Under the direction of Jeordano Martinez, professor of music at North Central College, the choir will sing a repertoire of secular and sacred music. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. For more information, call Doug Walden, 639-0503.

LOOKING AHEAD...

Wed., Mar. 21

Salisbury Garden Club monthly meeting, 9:30 a.m., Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 2341 Winterfield Rd., Midlothian. Floral designer David Pippin will discuss and create "Floral Designs from the Garden." All are invited. For more information, call Candy Nasser, 897-5763.

Spring hike, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Henricus Park Visitor Center, 251 Henricus Park Rd. Search for spring at the Brown and Williamson Conservation Area. This is a moderate to strenuous three-mile hike with one stream crossing. $10 fee includes transportation and interpretive guide. Sponsored by Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information or to register, call 748- 1623.

Project Management Institute Southside Chapter monthly dinner meeting, 5 p.m. registration, 6 p.m. dinner and presentation, Holiday Inn Select Koger Center, 1021 Koger Center Blvd. Bud Whitehouse will discuss "Move Ahead: Your Employer Will Love You." Fee is $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers. For more information or to register, visit www.pmicvc.org .

Chamber Night Out, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Beef 'O' Brady's Family Sports Pub, 13606 Hull Street Rd. Enjoy a post-St. Patrick's Day celebration with hor d'oeuvres, beverages and door prizes. Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call 748-6364.

Have a special event coming up? Please e-mail your calendar items to calendar@ chesterfieldobserver.com, mail them to P.O. Box 1616, Midlothian VA 23113, or fax them to 744-3269. Please include a contact name and number with your announcements.