Two festivals spotlight student musicians

Two festivals spotlight student musicians

In the Spotlight

 

Showcase of Bands, Sat., Oct. 4, 5 p.m., Midlothian High School, 401 Charter Colony Parkway. The Midlothian High School Marching Trojans presents its second annual marching band competition featuring 10 high school bands from around the commonwealth. Special guests, the Old Dominion University Marching Monarchs, will present their first-ever field performance. Cost is $5. For more information, contact Mike Dalton at 608-8779 or Daltongang925@aol.com.

Chesterfield County Marching Band Exposition, Mon., Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m., Thomas Dale High School, 3626 West Hundred Road. County high school marching bands perform their field shows. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 594-1772.

Thurs., Oct. 2

Leaves in Fall, 10-11 a.m., Rockwood Nature Center, 3401 Courthouse Road. Take a short nature hike to discover the changing colors of leaves. Part of the Exploring Nature with Small Hands series for children ages 3-4. Cost is $4/child, and a parent or guardian must accompany each child (at no charge). For more information, or to register, call Denise Flora at 674-1629.

Bermuda District Community Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Chester Baptist Church Great Hall, 4317 W. School Street. Supervisor Dorothy Jaeckle will hold a community meeting featuring Chesterfield's public-safety leaders.

60 Hikes within 60 Miles, 10:30 a.m.-noon, LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Road. Author Nathan Lott will offer recommendations on the best hikes for families, birdwatchers, serious hikers and history buffs. Part of the Get in the Know series for adults ages 55 and older. Free. For more information, call 717- 6381.

Annual Board of Directors meeting, 6 p.m., Lane B. Ramsey Administration Building, 6801 Mimms Loop, room 502. The James River Soil and Water Conservation District will hold this public meeting. For more information, call 957-6148.

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., Oct. 3

White Cane fundraiser, 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., and Sat., Oct. 4, same time, Ukrop's, 1220 Sycamore Square, and Kroger, 14101 Midlothian Turnpike. This fundraiser supports the Bon Air-Manchester-Midlothian Lions Club. For more information, call Mark Bebar at 379-5093.

Spotlight on Dance, 7 p.m., Thomas Dale High School, 3626 W. Hundred Road. An evening of contemporary dance featuring area dance companies. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more information, call Denise Purvis at 768-6245 ext. 697 or visit www.SpecialtyCenterArts.com.

An Evening with Nikki Giovanni, 7-9 p.m., Central Library, 9501 Lori Road. Worldrenowned poet Nikki Giovanni will read from her three recently published books. A university distinguished professor at Virginia Tech, she is the author of more than 30 books for adults and children. Registration is required. For information or to register, call 751-4955 or visit www.library.chesterfield.gov.

Sat., Oct. 4

Club Mom, 8-10 a.m., Food Court, Chesterfield Towne Center. The October Club Mom has been rescheduled to coincide with the mall's grand opening celebration. The event is free, and children's entertainment is provided. For more information, call 794-4660.

Yard sale, 7 a.m.-noon, Clover Hill High School, 13900 Hull Street Road. Sponsored by the Exponents parent group of the Math and Science High School at Clover Hill High School. Rain date is Oct. 11. For more information, call Jenny Reggie, 739-6230.

Nature's Keepsakes Hike and Craft, 10 a.m.-noon, Pocahontas State Park Nature Center, 10301 State Park Road. Enjoy a beautiful, guided hike along one of the park's many trails and collect some treasures to make into a craft. Cost is $3/person or $8/family. Registration required. For more information or to register, call 796-4255.

Eppington Heritage Day, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 14201 Epps Falls Road. Spend the day experiencing historic Eppington Plantation. Tours of the plantation, which is rarely open to the public, will be offered. There will be games, activities, period music, dancing, living history, storytelling and craft demonstrations. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 751-4946.

Mon., Oct. 6

Bermuda District Community Meeting, 7 p.m., Chesterfield Community High School, 12400 Branders Bridge Road. Supervisor Dorothy Jaeckle will hold a community meeting featuring Chesterfield's public-safety leaders.

Book club meeting, 7 p.m., Meadowdale Library, 4003 Cogbill Road. "Garden Spells" by Sarah Addison Allen will be discussed. For more information, call 318-8778.

Chesterfield Toastmasters meeting, 6:30- 8 p.m., LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Road. Toastmasters International teaches public speaking and leadership skills. For more information, contact Julio Del Corso, 370-6465, or visit www.district66.org.

Tues., Oct. 7

Rotary Club of Midlothian, 7:30 a.m., Holiday Inn Select, 1021 Koger Center Blvd. For more information, call Jeff Martin 869- 3435.

Midlothian Garden Club monthly meeting, 10:30 a.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 1100 Huguenot Springs Road. New members are welcome. For information, contact Alice Steele, 744-5392.

Winterpock Elementary School PTA Golf Tournament, 10 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. shotgun start, Birkdale Golf Course, 8511 Royal Birkdale Drive. This second annual event features a four-man captain's choice format. Cost is $100 per person, $400 per team, and includes lunch, beverages, prizes and 50/50 raffle. For more information, call Renae O'Reilly at 639-3187 or register online at www.winterpockpta.com.

Awards ceremony, 7 p.m., Victory Tabernacle Church, 11700 Genito Road. The Chesterfield County Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services will celebrate recipients' dedication to serving their community. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call Lt. Matthew Coffin at 318-8342.

Tuesday Night Westerns, 7 p.m., LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Road. Join hosts Harry Daniel and Tom Wyatt for classic western movies. "Santa Fe Saddlemates" with Sunset Carson and "Adventures of Red Ryder" with Don "Red" Berry, chapters 8 and 9, will be featured. For more information, call 276-7755.

Wed., Oct. 8

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association Midlothian Chapter 2265 monthly meeting, 9:30 a.m., Brandermill Woods Retirement Community Meeting Room, 14311 Brandermill Woods Trail. The speaker will be Kathy Bass from Blue Cross/ Blue Shield. For more information, call Joyce Burton at 743-2584.

Where Do Animals Live?, 10-11 a.m., Rockwood Nature Center, 3401 Courthouse Road. Discover which animals live in water, on land and in the air. Part of the Exploring Nature with Small Hands series for children ages 3-4. Cost is $4/child, and a parent or guardian must accompany each child (at no charge). For more information, or to register, call Denise Flora at 674-1629.

Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce luncheon, 11:15 a.m-1 p.m., Meadowbrook Country Club, 3700 Cogbill Road. Cost is $15. For more information or to register, call 748-6364 ext. 4 or e-mail admin@chesterfieldchamber.com.

Career seminar, 4-6 p.m., BizWorks Enterprise Center, 2545 Bellwood Road, Connie Maier of the Growth Coach will lead an interactive seminar to help participants get the most from their business and career. Cost is $20. For more information or to register, call 275-5190 or visit www.bizworkscenter.org.

Dementia: What Is It?, 6 p.m., Dunlop House, 235 Dunlop Farms Blvd. Judy Tyree of the Tri-Cities branch of the Alzheimer's Association will discuss dementia, its warning signs and how to get a diagnosis. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 520-0050.

Thurs., Oct. 9

Where Do Animals Live?, 10-11 a.m., Rockwood Nature Center, 3401 Courthouse Road. See listing under Oct. 8.

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., Oct. 10

Bermuda District Community Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Bensley Community Center, 2900 Drewry's Bluff Road. Supervisor Dorothy Jaeckle will hold a community meeting featuring Chesterfield's public safety leaders.

Sat., Oct. 11

Eagles at Sunrise, 7-8:45 a.m., Dutch Gap Conservation Area, 513 Coxendale Road. Join Capt. Mike Ostrander and search for bald eagles, blue heron and osprey on the James River. Minimum age is 15. Cost is $40. Sponsored by Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information, call Greg Velzy at 748-1124.

Compiled by Anne Dalton

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