Take care of feathered friends this winter

In the Spotlight

Gardening for the Birds, Sat., Dec. 6, 1-3 p.m., Rockwood Nature Center, 3401 Courthouse Road. Learn about birds that visit the area. Children ages 5-12 will make pinecone bird feeders to take home, while accompanying adults will learn about garden plants that feed and support songbirds. A short walk outside to view wildlife will be included. Free. A parent or guardian is required to attend with each child. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 751-4401.

Thurs., Dec. 4

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.

Bizarre Bazaar®'s 33rd Christmas Collection, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 East Laburnum Avenue. Get some holiday shopping done at this unique event. Admission is $7 for adults and $1.50 for children. For more information, call Frances Herrington at 673-7015 or visit www.thebizarrebazaar.com.

Holiday music program, 10:30 a.m.-noon, LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Road. Celebrate the sounds of the season as the Joy Singers entertain with traditional holiday music. Refreshments will be served, and registration is not 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 the 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.

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

Fri., Dec. 5

Bizarre Bazaar. See listing under Dec. 4.

Rotary Club of Huguenot Trail weekly meeting, 12:30 p.m., Bottega Bistro, 11400 W. Huguenot Road. For more information, contact Merle Hirschman at 897-0878.

Light Up The Night, 6:30-8 p.m., Chester Family YMCA, 3011 W. Hundred Road. This family holiday celebration will feature games, crafts and a visit from Santa Claus. Refreshments will be served. Free and open to the community. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call Karen Lewis at 748-9622.

District choral festival, 7 p.m., James River High School, 3700 James River Road. Select students from around the district will perform. Free. For more information, call 378-2420.

Winter concert, 7 p.m., Clover Hill High School, 13900 Hull Street Road. The music department will perform holiday favorites. Tickets are $5. For more information, call 739-6230. Sat., Dec. 6

Bizarre Bazaar. See listing under Dec. 4.

Jingle Bell Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Ecoff Elementary School, 5200 Ecoff Ave. The school's PTA will sponsor its 17th Annual Jingle Bell Bazaar. There will be more than 110 crafters, door prizes and concessions. For more information, call 768-6185.

Holiday Shoppe, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Providence Middle School, 900 Starlight Lane. Features crafters/vendors of jewelry, edible treats, handbags/totes, candles, birdhouses, scarves, cosmetics, kitchenware, kids' kits to go and more. Concessions and gift wrapping services. For more information, e-mail provpta@aol.com.

Pet adoptions and photos with Santa, 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. All pets are welcome to have photos taken with Santa.

Christmas Open House, 1-4 p.m., Magnolia Grange, 10200 Iron Bridge Road. The 19th-century plantation will be decorated for the holidays by local garden clubs, light refreshments will be served and the gift shop will have its annual holiday sale. Have your picture taken with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. For more information, call 777-9663 or visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com.

Henricus annual tour and holiday reception for members, 3-5 p.m., Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Road. Henricus Historical Park members will have a special opportunity to enjoy the festivities of the season. Reservations are required. Visit the museum store for handmade Native American crafts and holiday gifts. For more information, call 748-1613 or visit www.henricus.org.

Sun., Dec. 7

Santa Paws - Chesterfield Humane, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., PetSmart, 12264 Chattanooga Plaza (in the Wal-Mart shopping center on Hull Street Road). Come and have your pet's picture taken with Santa. Benefits the Chesterfield Humane Society.

Bizarre Bazaar, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See listing under Dec. 4.

Holiday concert, 3 p.m., Chester United Methodist Church, 12131 Percival Street. Chester Community Chorus will perform. The concert features Benjamin Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols" with harp accompaniment, holiday favorites and a sing-a-long. Free. For more information, call Josh Wortham at 748-6006.

Mon., Dec. 8

Does the Mind Extend Beyond the Body?, noon-1 p.m., John Tyler Community College, Chester campus, 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway, Bird Hall, room B132. Guest speaker is Associate Professor Brie Gertler, head of cognitive science at the University of Virginia. Part of the Philosophy for Lunch series. Free and open to the community. For more information, contact Dr. Basil Smith at bsmith01@jtcc.edu or 706-5247.

Holiday concert, 7:30 p.m., Midlothian High School, 401 Charter Colony Parkway. The orchestra, choral groups and concert and symphonic bands will perform holiday favorites. Tickets are $6. For more information, call 378-2440.

Southside Area Mothers of Multiples (SAMOM) monthly meeting, 7 p.m., St. Francis Medical Center, 13710 St. Francis Blvd. For more information, call Brenda at 986-5790 or visit www.samom.com.

Tues., Dec. 9

Holiday Goodies for Wildlife, 10-11 a.m., Rockwood Nature Center, 3401 Courthouse Road. Make treats for furry and feathered wildlife. Part of the Nature Explorations series for ages 5 and younger. Cost is $4/child. A parent or guardian must accompany each child. For more information, call 748-1623.

School board meeting, 7 p.m., Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road. For more information, call 748-1405.

CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder) Support Group monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m., Bon Air Presbyterian Church, 9201 W. Huguenot Road. For more information, call 379-6706 or 423-6332.

Wed., Dec. 10

Homeschool Junior Discovery Program: Holiday Crafts, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Pocahontas State Park Nature Center, 10301 State Park Road. Make some fun and simple nature-inspired crafts. Program will include a moderate hike. Dress accordingly. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy afterwards. Recommended for children ages 5-9. Cost is $5/per child. Registration required. For more information, call 796-4255.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Midlothian Chapter 2265, monthly meeting, 11 a.m., Brandermill Woods Retirement Community Meeting Room, 14311 Brandermill Woods Trail. The meeting will feature the annual holiday luncheon. For more information, call Joyce Burton, 743-2584.

Christmas Tea, 2 p.m., Magnolia Grange, 10200 Iron Bridge Road. Tickets are $25 per person, and reservations are required. For reservations or more information, call 796-1479 or visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com.

Toyland puppet show, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Central Library, 9501 Lori Road. The Rainbow Puppets will present an adaptation of Victor Herbert's operetta, "Babes in Toyland." Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 748-6314 or visit www.library.chesterfield.gov.

Altrusa monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Nuccio's Restaurant, 1108 Courthouse Road. This is a professional women's service organization, which specializes in community needs as well as literacy, the environment and AIDS/HIV. For more information, call Dot Bennett, 272- 2324.

Divorce Recovery Support Group, 7-9:30 p.m. each week, Bethia United Methodist Church, 10700 Winterpock Road. Support group for separated or divorced people. For more information, visit www.divorcecare.org.

LOOKING AHEAD… Thurs., Dec. 11

Books & Bites Book Discussion Group, 10:30-11:30 a.m., LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Road. "New England White" by Stephen L. Carter will be discussed. For more information, call 276-7755.

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