LaPrade Library to feature weekly film series

LaPrade Library to feature weekly film series

In The Spotlight

Tuesday Night Westerns, each Tues., Sept. 2 through Oct. 28, 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 this week. For more information, call 276-7755.

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.

School Growth Task Force meeting, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center, 6610 Public Safety Way. The task force will hear a presentation by a Wake County, N.C. school representative and review alternatives to bricks and mortar for dealing with school overcrowding.

Grow a Greener Lawn, 7-8:30 p.m., Midlothian Library, 521 Coalfield Road. How to grow a lush, green lawn (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.

Motivators Toastmasters, 7:15-8:30 p.m., Central Library, 9501 Lori Road. Develop and improve your communication and leadership skills. For more information e-mail info@motivators.freetoasthost.com, or call Paul at 605-1317.

Fri., Aug. 29

Bon Air Rotary weekly meeting, 7:30- 8:30 a.m., Joe's Inn, 6212 Buford Rd. For more information, call Cora Huitt, 339-3826

Alcoholics Anonymous weekly meeting, 1 p.m., CJW Medical Center, Johnston-Willis campus, Atrium Conference Room, 1401 Johnston-Willis Drive. A program for people who want to stop drinking or need support on the road to recovery. For information, call 330-2000.

Sat., Aug. 30

Saturday Night Cruise-In, 5-9:30 p.m., each Saturday through September, Hardee's, 1901 W. Hundred Road (Exit 61A off I-95). These antique and classic car cruise-ins are sponsored by Southern Knights Cruisers. Features DJs playing 1950-70s music and more. For more information, contact Larry Allen at 530-2855, John Newton at 526-4267 or Wayne Balch at 530-2225 or visit www.southernknightscruisers.com.

Sun., Aug. 31

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., Sept. 1

Labor Day, county offices are closed.

Tues., Sept. 2

Opening day of all Chesterfield County Public Schools.

Club Mom, 9-11 a.m., Chesterfield Towne Center Food Court, Huguenot Road and Midlothian Turnpike. This event is designed for parents and young children. This month's theme is "Mad Science." Free. For more information, call 794-4660.

Tri-City chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) monthly meeting, 6 p.m., VDOT Training Center, Belvedere Room, 2201 West Hundred Road. Guest speaker Bob Sims, director of faculty services for Averett University, will host a presentation on conflict management. For more information, call Judith Proper at 748-1219.

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

Woody Ornamentals, 7-8:30 p.m., Chester Library, 11800 Centre St. The selection and care of shrubs and other woody ornamental plants will be discussed in this seminar sponsored by the Chesterfield County Cooperative Extension. Free. Seating is limited, and registration is required. For more information or to register, call 751-4401.

Wed., Sept. 3

Rotary Club of James River weekly meeting, 7:30 a.m., Joe's Inn at Bon Air, 6212 Buford Road. For more information, call Gary Powers at (703) 786-8226.

Pinochle Card Group, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Wednesday, Bensley Community Building, 2900 Drewry's Bluff Road. New senior players always welcome. For more information, call 275-5321.

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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Thurs., Sept. 4

The Highlands Massey Classic Bridge Tournament, registration and continental breakfast at 8:15 a.m., play at 9 a.m., awards luncheon at 12:30 p.m., Highlands Golf Course, 8400 Highland Glen Drive. Registration is $70 per person. The proceeds from this duplicate and contract bridge tournament benefit VCU Massey Cancer Center's head, neck and breast cancer research. For more information, contact Anne West at 748-4258 or alwwoot@aol.com or visit highlandsmasseyclassic.org.

Get in the Know: Fall Lawn Care, 10:30 a.m.-noon, LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Road. Master Gardner Pat Serrill will speak on fall lawn care. Learn the proper techniques of seeding, fertilizing, mowing and weeding in autumn. Refreshments will be served, and no registration is required. This program is recommended for adults ages 55 and older. Sponsored by the Friends of Chesterfield County Public Library and Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, call 717-6381.

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.

Computer Help Session, 7-8:30 p.m., LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Road. Need help formatting a resume or attaching a document to an e-mail? Get one-on-one computer assistance during informal drop-in sessions. Beginning computer users and others can get help with specific questions. No registration is required. For more information, call 276-7755.

Woody Ornamentals, 7-8:30 p.m., Midlothian Library, 521 Coalfield Road. See listing under Sept. 2. For more information or to register, call 751-4401.

Have a special event coming up? Please e-mail your calendar items to calendar@chesterfieldobserver.com, mail them to P.O. Box 1616, Midlothian VA 23113, or fax them to 744-3269. Please include a contact name and number with your announcements.