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Look Good...Feel Better Workshop, Mon., Jan. 14, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Hawthorne Cancer Resource Center, CJW Medical Center, 1459 Johnston Willis Dr. This workshop will help women cope with the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Conducted by volunteer cosmetologists, it includes a skin care and makeup program, as well as a demonstration on how to use wigs, turbans and scarves. Patients must be undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment or recently finished with their treatment to participate. A free gift of cosmetics is given for use during and after the workshop. Session registration is required. For more information or to register, call 527-3778.

Thurs., Jan. 10

Books & Bites Book Discussion Group, 10:30-11:30 a.m., LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Rd. "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer will be discussed. For more information, call 276-7755.

John Tyler Community College board meeting, 3 p.m., 1051 Johnston Willis Dr., room J110 (in the nursing program facility). The public is invited to attend. A sign-up sheet will be available 30 minutes before the board meeting. Persons interested in addressing the board may sign up at that time.

Fri., Jan. 11

Second Fridays at the Art Annex, 7-9 p.m., Art Annex, 825 Grove Rd., Midlothian. Featured this month are Pam Connolly's "Paintings on Silk" and Carolyn Schallmo's "Polymer Creations." Meet the artists and enjoy complimentary drinks and appetizers. For more information, contact Amy Barr, 379-2600.

Mon., Jan. 14

"Virginia at the Turn of the 20th Century," 11 a.m.-noon, Springdale Model Cottage, 6800 Lucy Corr Blvd. Virginia Historical Society staff will use photographs to present a look at industry, lifestyles and the social climate in Virginia at the turn of the century. Program is free and open to the public. For more information or to reserve a space, call 425-8280.

Advanced Conversational Spanish Class, 5:30-7:30 p.m., weekly through Mar. 17, Lloyd C. Bird High School, 10301 Courthouse Rd. Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce. Ideal for students who have completed the chamber's Beginners' Conversational Spanish Class. The cost is $200 for chamber members and $225 for non-members and includes the textbook if necessary. For more information or to register, call the chamber at 748-6364.

Beyond Divorce, 6:30-8 p.m., weekly through Mar. 3, Chesterfield Prevention Services, 9842 Lori Rd., suite 101. This is an evening course for recently separated men and women who are focusing on managing the emotional impact of divorce and setting new directions as single people. Fee is $55. Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Department of Mental Health Support Services. For more information or to register, call Karl Kalber, 717-6635.

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., Jan. 15

MOMS Club of Midlothian North monthly meeting, 10 a.m., Bethlehem Baptist Church, 9600 Midlothian Tnpk. Support group for stay-at-home moms. For more information, call 403-3829 or mleetjeffs@ peoplepc.com.

Planning commission annual meeting, 3 p.m., Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Rd. For information, call 748-1050.

Conversational Spanish for Business Professionals, 5:30-7:30 p.m., weekly through Mar. 18, Lloyd C. Bird High School, 10301 Courthouse Rd. Students will learn practical phrases to help them better understand and communicate with customers, employees and members of our growing community. Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce. Cost is $200 for chamber members, $225 for nonmembers and includes the textbook. For more information or to register, call the chamber at 748-6364.

Parenting series, 6:30-8 p.m., weekly through Mar. 4, St. Mark's Church, 11551 Lucks Ln. This course, "Coping with Your Child's Behavior: The Preschool Years," teaches parents practical ways to deal with the challenging behaviors of young children. Fee is $50. Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Department of Mental Health Support Services. For more information or to register, call Whitney Kern, 717-6547.

Bon Air Book Talks, 7-8 p.m., Bon Air Library, 9103 Rattlesnake Rd. "Behind the Scenes at the Museum" by Kate Atkinson will be discussed. For more information, call 320- 2461.

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