Folk songs for an autumn evening

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Folk music concert, Sat., Nov. 22, doors open at 7:15 p.m., concert at 8 p.m., Congregation Or Ami, 9400 W. Huguenot Road. Traditional American and British Isles folk songs will be performed by Dan Schatz. Tickets are $12/advance, $10/door. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 647-7856 or visit www.richmondfolkmusic.com.

Wed., Nov. 19

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

Hip joint surgery seminar, 6:30-8:30 p.m., CJW Medical Center, Chippenham campus, 7101 Jahnke Road, Bosher Auditorium. Dr. David Miller, senior orthopaedic medical director, will discuss and answer questions regarding the latest advances in hip joint surgery. Space is limited, and reservations are required. Free (parking is free and easily accessible). For more information or reservations, call MedLine at (800) 242-5662.

Thurs., Nov. 20

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.

Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee workshop/committee meeting, 8 a.m., Chesterfield Technical Center, 10101 Courthouse Road. The school system's Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee will meet. For more information, call 768-6165.

Intermediate Bridge Club, 9 a.m.-noon, every Thursday at the Bensley Community Building, 2900 Drewry's Bluff Road. New intermediate players are welcome to join. For more information, call Joyce Wenberg at 275- 5842.

Book discussion group, 11 a.m.-noon, Clover Hill Library, 6701 Deer Run Drive. "The World Without Us" by Alan Weisman will be discussed. For more information, call 318-8668.

Movie and Popcorn, 1:30 p.m., Church of Our Saviour, 4000 Stigall Drive. Relax and enjoy a good flick. Call for the featured film. Free. For adults ages 50 and older. Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, call Catie Horne at 767-6295.

Midlothian Ruritan Club monthly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Mt. Pisgah's Family Life Center, 1100 Mt. Pisgah Drive. The club's purpose is to create a better understanding among people and through volunteer community service. Prospective members are welcome to attend. For more information, call David Nelms at 379-1294.

South Pacific, 7 p.m., Clover Hill High School, 13900 Hull Street Road. The drama department will perform. Tickets are $7. For more information, call 739-6230.

Into the Woods, 7:30 p.m., Cosby High School, 14300 Fox Club Parkway. The theater department will perform. Tickets are $6. For more information, call 639-8340.

The Skin of Our Teeth, 7:30 p.m., Midlothian High School, 401 Charter Colony Parkway. The theater department will present this Thornton Wilder classic. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 378-2440.

Fri., Nov. 21

Home for the Holidays, 5-9 p.m., Sycamore Square, Midlothian Turnpike and Crowder Drive. Have a keepsake photo taken with Santa Claus and enjoy complimentary horse drawn carriage rides, crafts, shopping and festivities. The 2008 Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother, Carolyn Thompson, will be accepting new tricycles, bicycles and safety gear. Kat Simons from Lite 98 will accept donations of pet food and supplies for area animal rescue groups. For more information, visit www.shopsycamoresquare.com.

Kickball and pizza party, 6:30-8 p.m., Chester Family YMCA, 3011 W. Hundred Road. Enjoy an evening of kickball fun followed by a pizza party. For ages 5-10. Cost is $5/members, $15/community members. (Community memberships are $25/individual, $50/family.) $5 late fee after 9 p.m., Wed., Nov. 19. For more information or to register, call Marco at 748-9622 ext. 34.

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.

Into the Woods. See listing under Nov. 20.

The Skin of Our Teeth. See listing under Nov. 20.

South Pacific. See listing under Nov. 20.

Sat., Nov. 22

Track and Field Clinic, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Manchester High School, 12601 Bailey Bridge Road. Featuring 2008 Olympian Queen Harrison and 2008 Olympic trials finalist Kellie Wells. For athletes in grades 6-12 and coaches. Cost is $35. For more information, call Gene Bowen at 739-6275 ext. 111 or visit www.milestat.com.

Pet adoptions, 10:30 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.

Into the Woods. See listing under Nov. 20.

The Skin of Our Teeth. See listing under Nov. 20.

South Pacific. See listing under Nov. 20.

Mon., Nov. 24

Poinsettia sale, 9:20 a.m.-3:40 p.m. on Nov. 24-26, Grange Hall Elementary School, 19301 Hull Street Road. Students will sell poinsettias during school hours. For more information, call 739-6265.

Brown Bag Page Turners, 1-2 p.m., Chester Library, 11800 Centre Street. "Rhett Butler's People" by Donald McCraig will be discussed. Call 748-1603 for more information.

Kickin' Karate, 7-8 p.m., each Monday and Wednesday through Dec. 22, Mayes- Colbert Ettrick Community Building, 20400 Laurel Road. This program for children ages 7 and older will teach self-defense, self-discipline, respect and safety awareness. Cost is $25. For more information, call Tonya Branch at 526-5596.

Chester Kiwanis weekly meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., RiteAid Drug Store, 4408 W. Hundred Road, Community Conference Room. For more information, contact Dixon Handwerk, 748-3690, or e-mail webmaster@chesterkiwanis.org.

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.

Tues., Nov. 25

Tough Tots-Little Dragons Karate Club, 6-7 p.m., each Tuesday through Dec. 23, Mayes-Colbert Ettrick Community Building, 20400 Laurel Road. This program for children ages 4-6 will enhance self-confidence, self-esteem and physical fitness. Cost is $20. For more information, call Tonya Branch at 526-5596.

Wed., Nov. 26

Information session, 9 a.m.-noon, Capital Area Workforce Center, 7333 White Pine Road. Information sessions are scheduled on a weekly basis to acquaint job seekers with the center's various services. This session is required for individualized (one-on-one) services. Free. For more information, call 271-8510.

One Soldier's Family Stories, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Midlothian Library, 521 Coalfield Road. Civil War re-enactor Bill Good will tell stories about the lives of his ancestors from 1861-1865 and provide a look at what everyday life was like during the Civil War. Refreshments will be served. No registration is 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.

Early release. Chesterfield County Public Schools will have a three-hour early release day for students and staff members. For more information, call 748-1405.

LOOKING AHEAD… Thurs., Nov. 27

Thanksgiving holiday. County offices and schools are closed.

Fri., Nov. 28

Thanksgiving holiday. County offices and schools are closed.

Mon., Dec. 1

Home Decorating 101, 9:30-11:30 a.m., and Monday, Dec. 8, Chester Library, 11800 Centre St. This two-part class will introduce students to the basics of wall décor, furniture arrangements, color and accessories. Cost is $50. Sponsored by Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information or to register, call Jackie Maclin at 748-1123.

Book discussion group, 7-8 p.m., Meadowdale Library, 4003 Cogbill Road. "The Grand Complication" by Allen Kurzweil will be discussed. For more information, call 318- 8778.

Tues., Dec. 2

Discover Chesterfield: A Walking Club, 9 a.m., Robious Landing Park, 3800 James River Road. Join an organized walk led by Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department staff. For adults ages 55 and older. Free. For more information, contact Judy Jones, 751-4135.

Compiled by Anne Dalton

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