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Country music will fill the air at Pocahontas State Park

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Pocahontas Premieres concert, Sat., June 23, 6 p.m., Heritage Amphitheater, Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Rd. Country rock bands Last Train Home and Cedar Creek will perform. Advance tickets are $7 and $10 the day of the show. Kids 12 and under are free. Parking is $4 (advance ticket holders get free parking on day of show). Food and beverages will be available. For tickets, directions and more information, call (800) 933- PARK or visit www.dcr.virginia.gov . Thurs., June 21

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.

Cancer workshop, 6:30-8:30 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 skincare 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. Fri., June 22

Brad McNeer Memorial Junior Golf Tournament, 9 a.m., Windy Hill Sports Complex, 16500 Midlothian Tpke. Cost is $20 and includes warm-up bucket of balls, greens fees and prizes. $10 of entry fee will go to the Chesterfield County Fire Department's Brad McNeer Memorial Scholarship Fund. For more information or to register, call 794- 7193.

MOMS Club of Chester Open House, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Central Library, 9501 Lori Rd. Free activities for babies to preschoolers with moon bounces, face-painting and over $250 in door prizes. There will also be a free Baby Signs© demo. The MOMS Club is a social/support group for mothers with daytime activities for moms and kids. The membership area includes Chesterfield (south of Rt. 288) and Chester. For more information, visit www.momsclubofchester.com or call Cynthia, 536- 3476.

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

Sat., June 23

Annual Neighborhood Bash, noon-3 p.m., Ettrick Park, 20400 Laurel Rd. residents are invited to celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of summer. There will be a disc jockey, carnival games, crafts, a moon walk, a karate demonstration and giveaway items. Zebo the Clown will make balloon creations. There will also be several door prizes, including an autographed football from former Miami Dolphin Ed Perry. For more information, call Tonya Branch at 526-5596

Mon., June 25

Introduction to yoga, 10:15-11:15 a.m., weekly through Aug. 20, Ampthill Presbyterian Church, 2800 Falling Creek Ave. This course for older adults incorporates easy postures, deep relaxation, breathing practices and meditation to help reduce stress, improve strength and flexibility and increase well-being. Fee is $16. Sponsored by Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information or to register, contact Judy Jones, 751-4135.

Tues., June 26

Chesterfield County School Board meeting, 7:30 p.m., Public Meeting Room, County Administration Bldg., 9901 Lori Rd. For more information, call 748-1405.

Wed., June 27

A Child's First Look at Snakes, 2-3 p.m., Rockwood Nature Center, 3401 Courthouse Rd. Three non-venomous local snakes will be introduced in this program for three and four year olds. A parent must accompany each child. Fee is $4. For more information or to register, call Melissa Caviness, 674-1629.

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

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Thurs., June 28

Seventh Annual Family Fairway Frenzy, 9 a.m., The First Tee Chesterfield, Harry G. Daniel Park at Iron Bridge, 6600 White Pine Rd. For children and adults of all ages to enjoy the game of golf. No experience necessary. Fee is $30 and includes greens fees for two, cart, range balls, prizes and club rental for children. Lunch may be purchased for $5. For more information or to register, call Kelly Hedley, 748-1122.

Sat., June 30

Book signing, 1-4 p.m., Chester Perks Coffee Shop, 11884 Chester Village. Dr. Romance authors Sapphire Phelan, Shara Lanel, Melany Logan and Donna Dalton will sign their books. Come by, get a book signed, meet an author, and have a cup of coffee or tea. For more information, call 425-8109.

Concert, 7 p.m., Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Rd. Singer-songwriter Steve Bassett, best known for his song, "Sweet Virginia Breeze," will perform traditional music played on Civil War-era musical instruments. Michelle Nixon & Drive will also perform. In addition to the evening concert, there will be an afternoon display and workshop featuring historic instruments of collector Chuck Kincaid, including a bugle, fife, guitar, mandolin, zither, violin and squeeze boxes. The workshop is from 2-4 p.m. Tickets are $4, and children 12 and younger are free. (The Pocahontas Premieres season pass does not apply to the Steve Bassett show.) For more information, visit www.dcr.virginia.gov or call (800) 933- PARK.

Mon., July 2

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

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