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Grow a Greener Lawn, Mon., Aug. 25, 7-8:30 p.m., Bon Air Library, 9103 Rattlesnake Road. Also on Tues., Aug. 26, at LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Road, and Wed., Aug. 27, at Chester Library, 11800 Centre St., same time. Learn how to grow a lush, green lawn using cool-season grasses while protecting the environment. Free. Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Cooperative Extension. Seating is limited, and registration is required. For more information or to register, call 751-4401.

Thurs., Aug. 21

Rotary Club of Brandermill weekly meeting, 7:30 a.m., Brandermill Country Club, 3700 Brandermill Parkway. For more information, contact Eric Rohnacher at 346-5466.

Book club meeting, 11 a.m., Clover Hill Library, 6701 Deer Run Drive. "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life" by Barbara Kingsolver will be discussed. For more information, call 739-7335.

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., Aug. 22

Treasure Island, 8-11 a.m., Henricus Visitor Center, 251 Henricus Park Road. Using a map and compass, paddle and discover hidden treasures in the tidal lagoon. Bring lunch and a drink. Part of the Parent and Child Paddling Explorations Series. For children ages 8 and older (an adult must accompany and participate with child). Cost is $10/person. For more information or to register, call Mark Battista at 706-9690.

Sat., Aug. 23

Pet adoptions, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., PetSmart, 12264 Chattanooga Plaza (in the Wal-Mart shopping center on Hull Street Road). Adopt a new pet during this adoption event featuring animals from the Chesterfield Animal Shelter. Volunteers from the Chesterfield Humane Society will be on hand to answer questions and assist with adoptions.

Sun., Aug. 24

Pet adoptions, noon-3 p.m., PetSmart, 1276 Carmia Way. Adopt a new pet during this ,adoption event sponsored by the Richmond Animal League. For more information, visit www.ral.org.

Mon., Aug. 25

Ice Cream Social, 12:15 p.m., Church of Our Savior, 4000 Stigall Drive. Come beat the heat and enjoy a selection of ice cream and toppings. Free. For adults ages 55 and older. Sponsored by the Chesterfield Senior Center in partnership with the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. For reservations or more information, call 767-6295.

Brown Bag Page Turners, 1-2 p.m., Central Library, 9501 Lori Road. "The Yiddish Policemen's Union" by Michael Chabon will be discussed. For more information, call 748- 1603.

Tues., Aug. 26

Kiwanis Club of Chesterfield weekly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Independence Golf Club, 600 Founders Bridge Blvd. The mission of the Kiwanis Club is to serve the community, focusing primarily on children and youth. For more information, visit www.kiwanisofchesterfi eld.org.

Annual Ice Cream Social for Seniors, 6:30 p.m., Chester Baptist Church Great Hall, 4317 School St. Come enjoy an evening of fellowship and fun. There will be plenty of ice cream and toppings galore. The Senior Connections Choir will perform. There will also be ballroom dancing and Tai Chi demonstrations. Get a sneak preview of this fall's session of Adventures in Learning. Free. Sponsored by the Shepherd's Center of Chesterfield. Register by Aug. 22. For more information or to register, call 706-6689.

Wed., Aug. 27

Gang prevention and awareness seminar for seniors, 9 a.m.-noon, Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center, 6610 Public Safety Way. This class, taught by staff from the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office and the Chesterfield County Police Department, will cover basic ways for seniors to identify gang members in their communities by examining graffiti, clothing and actions that are associated with certain gangs. Free. Presented by Chesterfield TRIAD. For more information or to register, call 768-7878.

Breakfast Social, 9:15 a.m., Joe's Inn, 2616 Buford Road. For adults ages 55 and older. Individuals will purchase their own breakfast. Sponsored by the Chesterfield Senior Center in partnership with the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. For reservations or more information, call 767-6295.

Pinochle Card Group, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Bensley Community Building, 2900 Drewry's Bluff Road. New players are always welcome to join this weekly group for seniors. For more information, call 275-5321.

Board of supervisors meeting, 3 p.m., Public Meeting Room, County Administration Bldg., 10001 Iron Bridge Road. For more information, call 748-1200.

Midlothian Library Book Discussion Group, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Midlothian Library, 521 Coalfield Road. "The Echo Maker" by Richard Powers will be discussed. For more information, call 794-7907.

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Thurs., Aug. 28

Intermediate Bridge Club, 9 a.m.-noon, Bensley Community Building, 2900 Drewry's Bluff Road. New intermediate players are welcome to join this weekly group for seniors. For more information, call Joyce Wenberg, 275-5842.

Sun., Aug. 31

Canoe orienteering race, check-in at 11 a.m., race starts at noon, Dutch Gap Conservation Area, 251 Henricus Park Road. Use a map and compass to complete your course of choice, either on land or on water in a canoe or kayak. Families are welcome to participate. Beginner paddling and compass instruction will be offered to those with no previous experience. Compasses and personal flotation devices will be provided. Maps, $5 each. Boat rental, $10 (can seat two or three people). For more information or to register, call Kristi Orcutt at 706-2734.

Mon., Sept. 1

Labor Day, county offices are closed.

Tues., Sept. 2

Opening day of all Chesterfield County Public Schools.

Tuesday Night Westerns, 7 p.m., LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Road. Join hosts Harry Daniel and Tom Wyatt for classic western movies. "Come On, Rangers" with Roy Rogers will be featured. For more information, call 276-7755.

Wed., Sept. 3

Chester Choices Book Club, 10:30 a.m., Chester Library, 11800 Centre St. "Atonement" by Ian McEwan will be discussed. For more information, call 748-6314.

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