Laugh to better health

In The Spotlight

Lighten Your Heart with Laughter, Thurs., Nov. 6, 10:30 a.m.-noon, LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Road. Learn some fun facts about laughter and how "laughing for no reason" can promote health and a sense of well-being. Penny Rich, a World Laughter Tour certified laughter leader, will demonstrate some techniques. Refreshments will be served. No registration required. Part of the Get in the Know series 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.

Thurs., Nov. 6

 

Fall Flower Show and Luncheon, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Ettrick Community Building, 20400 Laurel Road. The show will include guest speakers and demonstrations on topics such as horticulture, floral design, house and garden plants, and more. Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Azalea Garden Club. Tickets are $15 in advance at the Ettrick Community Building. For more information, call Tonya Branch at 526-5596.

Line Dancing, noon-1 p.m., each Thursday through Dec. 18, Church of Our Saviour, 4000 Stigall Drive. Learn basic line dancing steps to a variety of music. For adults ages 50 and older. Cost is $30. Sponsored by Chesterfield Senior Center in partnership with the Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department. For information or to register, call 767-6295.

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.

Gifted Education Advisory Committee meeting, 6:30 p.m., Chesterfield County Public School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road. The school system's Gifted Education Advisory Committee will meet. For more information, call 594-1767.

Midlothian Junior Woman's Club monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Winfree Baptist Church, 13617 Midlothian Turnpike. For more information, visit www.midlothianjuniors.org.

Al-Anon weekly meeting, 8 p.m., CJW Medical Center, Johnston-Willis campus, Main Auditorium, 1401 Johnston-Willis Drive. A support program for people who have been affected by someone else's drinking. For more information, call 330-2000.

Fri., Nov. 7

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

Breast cancer presentation, 10:30 a.m., Church of Our Saviour, 4000 Stigall Drive. This presentation will feature a representative from the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation. Free. For ages 50 and older. Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, call Catie Horne at 767-6295.

Chorus concert, 7:30 p.m., Brandermill Church, 4500 Millridge Parkway. The Brandermill Retired Men's Club will host a concert for the whole family featuring the Richmond Men's Chorus. Tickets are $15 in advance and $17 at the door. Proceeds will benefit local charities. For tickets or more information, call Jim Allen at 744-1221.

Sat., Nov. 8

Education Symposium, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Meadowbrook High School, 4901 Cogbill Road. This event is designed to support the public school division in its efforts to help all youth have a fair, equal and significant opportunity to obtain a high quality education. Free and open to the public. A light lunch will be provided. Sponsored by the Chesterfield Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. For more information or to register, call 314-3408 or visit www.chesterfielddst.org.

18th Annual Cookies and Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Woodlake United Methodist Church, 6601 Woodlake Village Parkway. Over 30 specialty crafters will be featured. For more information, e-mail wumccraftfair@gmail.com.

Fall craft fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monacan High School, 11501 Smoketree Drive. Holiday gifts, jewelry and more. Admission is free. Sponsored by the Monacan Band Boosters. For more information, call Toni Huber at 675-7107.

Babysitting training, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Parks and Recreation Administration Building, 6801 Mimms Loop. This American Red Cross class will teach youths, ages 11-15, the knowledge and skills needed to care for infants and school-age children. Cost is $65. Sponsored by Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information, call Jackie Maclin, 748-1123.

Autumn Wonders Hike and Craft, 10 a.m.-noon, Pocahontas State Park Nature Center, 10301 State Park Road. Stroll through the park to see the beauty of the fall foliage and then make a fall craft. Cost is $3/person or $8/family. For more information or to register, call 796-4255.

Sky Watch, 6:30-9 p.m., Pocahontas State Park boat ramp, 10301 State Park Road. Join the Crewe Astronomy Club for a guided tour of the night sky. Enjoy tales of the constellations, view distant galaxies through powerful telescopes, and watch meteors and satellites pass by. If skies are cloudy, enjoy an astronomy program at the Heritage Center. Registration required. For more information, call 796-4255.

Casino Night, 7:30-10:30 p.m., Millwood School, 15100 Millwood School Lane. Tickets are $25 per person. For tickets or more information, call Maria Jasinkiewicz at 306-8327.

Sun., Nov. 9

Jeff's Challenge, 7:30-8:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. run followed by golf, Windy Hill Sports Complex, 16500 Midlothian Turnpike. This 2.62-mile run and nine-hole golf competition is in memory of Jeff Haddix, golf pro and avid runner, who passed away last December. All proceeds will benefit the Hawthorne Cancer Resource Center. Registration fee is $40. For more information or to register, call 794-0010 or 378-8080.

Fifth Annual Bill Carfrey Memorial Turkey Trot, 12:30 p.m. registration, 2 p.m. 5K run and fun walk, East West Legacy Park Pavilion, Woodlake. Proceeds will benefit the Vince Puma family. Cost is $15/adults, $10/ children 6-10 years, free for ages 5 and under. To register or for information, call 739-3454.

Compiled by Anne Dalton

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