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Sixth Annual ChesterFest, Sat., Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Chester Village Green, Centre St. Over 100 vendors' booths featuring craft ers, politicians, civic organizations, churches and others will showcase the diversity of Chester. Entertainment will include music on three stages, dance groups, live animal demonstrations and fashion shows. Food for sale ranges from BBQ to Mexican to sausages. Shuttle service will be provided from Thomas Dale High School beginning at 9 a.m. For more information, call Brenda White at 586-1028.

Thurs., Sept. 6

Women's Newcomers Group, 9:30 a.m.- noon, Woodlake UMC, 6601 Village Pkwy. Weekly meetings for women new to the area. Contact Sue, 739-4209 or new2chesterfield@ verizon.net.

Springdale Wellness and Leisure Series, 3-4:30 p.m., Lucy Corr Village, 6800 Lucy Corr Ct. Kroger registered dietician Dorothy Shaver will demonstrate recipes in "Easy Menus and Nutritious Meal Planning." Call 425-8282 for information and to register.

Woodlake Woman's Club monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Woodlake Swim and Racquet Club, 5000 Woodlake Village Pkwy. "How to Eat, Live and Lose Weight in the Real World" is the topic of a healthy living presentation by Barbara Tessari, author of "The Pizza and the Ice Cream Diet." For more information, contact Linda Redman at 639-9190 or lin nylou40@hotmail.com.

Sat., Sept. 8

Back-to-School Basketball Bonanza Clinic, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and Sun., Sept. 9, 2-6 p.m., Monacan High School, 11501 Smoketree Dr. Hosted by Monacan High School Girls Basketball. For girls in grades 3-8. Fee is $40 in advance, $50 at the door. For more information, contact Larry Starr, 720-3551 or LarryStarr@ccpsnet.net.

Miracle League Baseball onsite registration, 10 a.m.-noon, 10301 Courthouse Rd. The Miracle League serves young people ages 3-21 who suffer from physical or mental disabilities. Miracle League teams play on a custom-designed, synthetic turf field that accommodates wheelchairs and other assistive devices. All children from Richmond and surrounding counties are invited to play. E-mail gcurtis@comcast.net or llmlml@comcast. net for additional information or visit www. miracleleagueofrichmond.com.

Saturday series, 11 a.m., County Museum, 10201 Iron Bridge Rd. Steve Haasch will discuss "The County Landmark Designation Procedure." Free. For more information, call 777-9663 or 751-4946.

Sun., Sept. 9

Introduction to Touring Kayak, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Dutch Gap Conservation Area, 513 Coxendale Rd. This class is designed to teach the basics of flat-water kayaking and covers entries, exits, strokes, safety and the equipment needed to start kayaking. An optional tour of the Dutch Gap Conservation Area is included. Rental includes kayak and all equipment. Minimum age is 11 (youth ages 11-14 must be accompanied by a participating adult). The cost is $49 ($55 with rental). For more information or to register, call Greg Velzy at 748-1124.

Concert, 3 p.m., Chester Baptist Church, 4317 W. School St. The Chester Community Chorus presents its debut concert under the direction of Joshua Wortham. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Joshua Wortham at 748-6006.

Mon., Sept. 10

Hospice volunteer training, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Tues., Sept. 11, same time, 2820 Waterford Lake Dr., Suite 208. Bon Secours Hospice offers patient/family support volunteer training to interested members of the community. For more information or to register, call 287-3520.

Basic Watercolor for Older Adults, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., weekly through Oct. 15, LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Rd. Learn techniques and principles of design to create watercolor paintings. Cost is $55. For more information, call Judy Jones at 751-4135.

Book club meeting, 7 p.m., Meadowdale Library, 4003 Cogbill Rd. "The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream" by Paul Coehlo will be discussed.

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