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New surgical technology program

Information session on a new surgical technology program, Wed., July 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., John Tyler Community College, Midlothian campus, Academic Building, room A223, 800 Charter Colony Parkway. Learn about the new surgical technology program off ered by the college. During this session, participants will have the opportunity to meet those already working in the field, to find out what training is required and to discover the opportunities off ered by this new program. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 622-8700.

Thurs., July 17

La Leche League meeting, 10 a.m., St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 8706 Quaker Lane, Bon Air. La Leche League offers support and information to breastfeeding and pregnant mothers. For more information, call Amalie at 741-0978 or Rebecca at 745-1031.

The Bug Box, 1-2 p.m. and 2:30 -3:30 p.m., Bon Air Library, 9103 Rattlesnake Road. Discover good bugs, bad bugs, insect habitats, defenses and collecting. See live, exotic creatures including scorpions, tarantulas, giant African millipedes, wild walking sticks and hissing cockroaches. Free. For ages 4 and older. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 320-2461 or visit www.library.chesterfield.gov.

Bon Air-Manchester-Midlothian (BAMM) Lions Club meeting, 6 p.m. social, 6:30 p.m. dinner meeting, Holiday Inn Select, 1021 Koger Center Blvd. The Lions Club supports sight, hearing and other local charitable causes. Prospective new members are welcome to attend. For more information or reservations, call Lion Bill Daniels at 272- 7673 or visit www.bammva.lionwap.org.

Fri., July 18

The Bug Box, 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-4 p.m., Chester Library, 11800 Centre St. See listing for July 17. For more information or to register, call 748-6314 or visit www.library.chesterfield.gov.

Professional Singles Association (PSA) social hour, 5:30 p.m., Cafe Caturra, Midlothian Village Square, 13830 Village Place Drive. Come on out and make some new friends. The purpose of PSA is to provide social activities in a comfortable environment for single men and women ages 50 and older. For more information, visit www.psaofrichmond.com or call Sue at 536-1695.

Greyhound Meet and Greet, 7-8:30 p.m., PetSmart, 1276 CarMia Way. Find out how you can adopt your own retired greyhound racer. Come and talk with volunteers and meet some hounds during this event sponsored by Greyhound Pets of America's Richmond chapter. For more information, visit www.greyhoundsvirginia.com.

Chesterfield Children's Theatre Talent Show, 7 p.m., Harrowgate Christian Fellowship, 3600 North St. Admission is free. For more information, call 691-7235 or e-mail chesterfieldchildrenstheatre@hotmail.com.

Sat., July 19

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Open House Carnival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bethia United Methodist Church, 10700 Winterpock Road. Moon walk, refreshments, games and prizes for the children. LemonAid stand for Children's Miracle Network. MOPS is a program for stay-at-home mothers of preschoolers that meets the first and third Tuesdays, September through May. Childcare is provided at meetings. For more information, call 347-9901.

Anime and Manga Workshop, 1-2 p.m., Bon Air Library, 9103 Rattlesnake Road. Forrest Young will teach this class on "sequential art" as it appears in comic books, graphic novels, manga and anime. Recommended for middle and high school students. Part of the library's summer reading program. Free. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 320-2461 or visit www.library.chesterfield.gov.

Tidal Lagoon Paddle, 4-7 p.m., Henricus Park, 251 Henricus Park Road. Meet at the Visitor's Center and paddle with the naturalist to explore the Dutch Gap Conservation Area. Cost is $12. Sponsored by Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information, call Mark Battista at 706-9690.

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