Calendar

Wed., Apr. 4

Chesterfield County Democratic Committee monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Central Library, 9501 Lori Rd. Senator Creigh Deeds will be the guest speaker. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Wendy Austin, 379-5506, or visit www.chesterfielddemocrats.org .

Thurs., Apr. 5

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

Now I Am an American, 10:30 a.m.- noon, LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Rd. Chesterfield County employees who have come to America from different lands will share their native countries and cultures and tell the stories of how and why they became Americans. Questions and discussion are welcome. Refreshments will be served. This program is recommended for adults ages 55 and older.

Family Story Time, 1-1:30 p.m., Bon Air Library, 9103 Rattlesnake Rd. All interested children are welcome. Call 320-2461 for information.

Beginning Word, 2-3 p.m., Clover Hill Library, 6701 Deer Run Dr. This class covers the basics of how to create, edit and save a text document using Microsoft Word. Call 739- 7335 to register.

Book and video sale, 3-9 p.m. Apr. 5, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Apr. 6 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Apr. 7, Central Library, 9501 Lori Rd. Central Friends of the Chesterfield County Public Library will hold a used book and video sale. Teachers receive a 10 percent discount off the already low prices. For more information, contact Sheila Callear, 271-9675.

Bon-Air-Manchester-Midlothian (BAMM) Lions Club Meeting, 6 p.m., Holiday Inn Koger Center, Koger Center Blvd. Program will discuss "How to react and work with handicapped people." For information or reservations, call Bill Daniels at 272-7673.

Jazz Concert, 7 p.m., Nicholas Student Center, John Tyler Community College, Chester campus, 13101 Jefferson Davis Hwy. The concert features a high-energy jazz and world-beat ensemble inspired by salsa, samba, swing, funk and African rhythms. Admission is $5 for the general public, free for John Tyler students, faculty and staff who present their college ID. For more information, contact Deborah Rose at drose@jtcc.edu.

Midlothian Junior Women's Club monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Winfree Memorial Baptist Church, 13617 Midlothian Tpke. All are welcome. For more information, call Andrea at 739-0793.

Woodlake Women's Club monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Woodlake Swim and Racquet Club, 5000 Woodlake Village Pkwy. This month's meeting will feature letterboxing and geocaching. All are welcome. For information, call Dee, 739-2606.

Fri., Apr. 6

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

Sat., Apr. 7

Southern Knights Cruisers Cruise-In, 5-9:30 p.m., Hardee's, 1901 W. Hundred Rd., Chester. Over 150 antique cars, street rods, classics, muscle cars and others can be seen weather permitting. For more information, visit www.southernknightscruisers.com

April Art Exhibit, through May 2, Chester Library, 11800 Centre St. "A Peaceful Discovery," a collection of watercolors by Robin W. Loving, will be on display. A reception will take place from 3-4:30 p.m. at the library. Hosted by the Chesterfield Center for the Arts at Chester Foundation. For more information, call 748-6314.

Mon., Apr. 9

Relay for Life monthly meeting, 6 p.m. for committee members, 7 p.m. for teams, Celebrations on the Reservoir, 4801 Woolridge Rd. Meeting will include planning the survivors' dinner, entertainment, annual BBQ dinner and the craft/yard sale at Thomas Dale. Relay for Life will be held Jun. 2 at L.C. Bird High School, 10301 Courthouse Rd. Open to all, including cancer survivors. For information, e-mail kellieforrelay@hotmail.com .

Greater Richmond Chorus concert, 8 p.m., doors open at 7:30 p.m., St. Augustine Church, 4400 Beulah Rd. The chorus will give a preview of the show they will perform during the 2007 Sweet Adelines Blue Ridge Regional Competition this month in Winston Salem, N.C. Two barbershop quartets, Southern Exposure and Breaking News, will perform their contest sets as well. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 282-SING or visit www.grcsings.com .

Tues., Apr. 10

Richmond Dive Club monthly meeting, doors open at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m., La Siesta Restaurant, 9900 Midlothian Tpke. Dinner is available, and can be ordered from the regular La Siesta menu. Visitors can attend for no charge. Annual membership is $24 for an individual and $36 for a family. For more information, visit www.richmonddiveclub.com .

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

Wed., Apr. 11

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 Trail. The program will be a comedy skit on Social Security by Elvira Shaw. For details or directions, call Joyce Burton, 743-2584.

Brandermill Woman's Club monthly meeting, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Brandermill Country Club. The meeting will feature a luncheon with a fashion show sponsored by Stein Mart. Tickets are $25 and include eligibility for numerous door prizes. Proceeds go to the charities and community groups supported by the club. Non-members are welcome. Checks should be made out to the Brandermill Woman's Club and mailed to either Susan Coffey, 14330 Lookout Point Rd., Midlothian, VA 23112 or Karen Murphy, 3704 Commodore Point Ct., Midlothian, VA 23112.

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

LOOKING AHEAD... Thurs., Apr. 12

Business seminar, 10 a.m.-noon, Biz- Works, 2545 Bellwood Rd. Presenter Diane Howerton will discuss "Marketing Today's Mix," on the subject of customers, marketing trends and consumer buying habits. The cost is $10. For more information, call 275-5190 or visit www.bizworkscenter.org .

Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon, doors open at 11:15 a.m., lunch served at 11:30, Brandermill Country Club, 3700 Millridge Pkwy. The speaker will be the Honorable Viola O. Baskerville, Secretary of Administration under Governor Tim Kaine. Tickets are $10. Space is limited. For more information or to RSVP, call 748-6364.

Motivators Toastmasters Club meeting, 7:15 p.m., Central Library, 9501 Lori Rd. This organization helps people become more comfortable with public speaking. For more information, call Kimberly Johnson 768- 9266.

Sat., Apr. 14

7th Annual Ettrick Heritage Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Old Ettrick Methodist Parsonage, 21300 Chesterfield Ave. (Rt. 36), Ettrick. Celebrate Scottish history and enjoy firefighters' memorabilia, Native Americans, historical displays, civic groups and Civil War re-enactors. There will be a "Doggie Parade" (dogs must be on a leash) and a "Knobby Knees Contest" (for those in kilts). Food will be available. Sponsored by the Ettrick Historical Society and Ettrick-Matoaca Volunteer Rescue Squad. For more information, or if you would like to participate, call Jeffrey Anderson at 526-8367 or e-mail victoriaandalbert@comcast.net .

Mon., Apr. 16

Babysitting training, 6-8 p.m., weekly through Apr. 30, Chester Library, 11800 Centre St. 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.