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Rabies vaccination clinic, Sat., Jan. 26, 1-3 p.m., Chesterfield County Fairgrounds Exhibition Building, 10300 Courthouse Rd. Rabies vaccinations will be available for dogs and cats at a cost of $7 per animal. For safety, cats should be brought to the clinic in pet carriers. Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Health Department and Chesterfield County Animal Control. For more information, call 748-1683 or 748-1691.

Thurs., Jan. 24

Where Are All the Animals in Winter?, 10-11 a.m., Rockwood Nature Center, 3401 Courthouse Rd. Children ages 3-4 will learn about hibernation. Part of the Exploring Nature with Small Hands Series. Cost is $4 per child. A parent or guardian must accompany each child. Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information, call 748-1623.

Clover Hill Book Discussion Group, 11 a.m.-noon, Clover Hill Library, 6701 Deer Run Dr. "Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen: How One Girl Risked Her Marriage, Her Job, and Her Sanity to Master the Art of Living" by Julie Powell will be discussed. For more information, call 739-7335.

Basic Drawing and Painting for Children, 6-7 p.m., weekly through Feb. 28, Crestwood Elementary School, 7600 Whittington Dr. Children will work to improve their drawing and painting skills. For students in grades 4-7. Cost is $60. For more information, call Jackie Maclin, 748-1123.

Therapeutic Recreation Line Dancing, 7-8 p.m., weekly through Feb. 28, Huguenot Road Baptist Church, 10525 Huguenot Rd. Learn line dancing set to popular country and pop tunes. Designed for participants ages 16 and older with mental retardation or learning disabilities. Cost is $27. Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information, call 751- 4134.

Fri., Jan. 25

Alcoholics Anonymous weekly meeting, 1 p.m., Atrium Conference room, Johnston Willis campus, CJW Medical Center, 1401 Johnston Willis Dr. A program for people who want to stop drinking or need support on the road to recovery. For information, call 330- 2000.

Miracle League Spring Baseball Signups, also Jan. 31, 6-8 p.m., and Feb. 2, 9-11 a.m., Grange Hall Elementary School, 19301 Hull Street Rd. For more information or an application, visit www.miracleleagueofrichmond.com .

Sat., Jan. 26

Winter Walk - Reading the Landscape, 10 a.m.-noon, Henricus Visitor Center, 251 Henricus Park Rd. Hike along trails and explore the Dutch Gap Conservation Area. Bring a snack and a warm drink. Minimum age is 10. Cost is $4/person, $7/family. For more information, call Mark Battista, 706- 9690.

Noah's Ark Stuff & Fluff Workshop, 11-noon, Bensley Community Building, 2900 Drewry's Bluff Rd. Children ages 2-10 will have the opportunity to make their own stuffed animal. Cost is $10. For more information or to register, call David Potter, 275-5321.

Virginia Dance Festival, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., James River High School, 3700 James River Rd. The performance benefits the Richmond Children's Hospital and is filled with a variety of dance styles such as ballet, jazz, tap, modern, Indian, Irish, musical theater, ballroom and more. Tickets can be purchased only at the door. Adult tickets are $10 and children (ages 3-11) are $8. For more information, call Jessica Morgan at 739-7600.

Traditional British Maritime and Music Hall Concert, 8-10 p.m. (doors open 7:15), Congregation Or-Ami, 9400 Huguenot Rd. Featured performers are Andrew McKay and Carole Etherton. Sponsored by Richmond Folk Music Society. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. For tickets or information, visit www.richmondfolkmusic.com or call 647-7856.

Sun., Jan. 27

Pet adoptions, noon-3 p.m., PetSmart, 1276 Carmia Way. Adopt a new, furry family member during this adoption event. Sponsored by the Richmond Animal League. For more information, visit www.ral.org .

Greyhound Meet & Greet, 1-3 p.m., Petco, 13329 Rittenhouse Dr. 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 .

"An Afternoon with the Richmond Symphony String Quartet," 4 p.m., St. Matthias' Church, 11300 West Huguenot Rd. The program will include selections from Dvorak, Vivaldi and Haydn with a theme of "Hoping for Spring." A donation of $5 per person or $10 per family is suggested. For information, contact John Murdock, 272- 8588 ext. 13.

Mon., Jan. 28

Music, Mommy and Me, 10:15-11:15 a.m., through Mar. 17, Bon Air Library, 9103 Rattlesnake Rd. Enjoy singing, dancing, playing instruments, drama and creative movement with props. For children 9 months to 3 years. Cost is $50. For more information, call Mark Pinney, 748-1992.

Central Library Brown Bag Page Turners, 1-2 p.m., Central Library, 9501 Lori Rd. "The Emperor's Children" by Claire Messud will be discussed. For more information, call 748-1603.

Advanced Beginner Gymnastics, 4 p.m., weekly through Mar. 10, A.M. Davis Elementary, 415 S. Providence Rd. Students will continue to learn basic and advanced beginner gymnastics skills. For ages 5-9. For more information, call Paul Wilmoth, 748-1130.

Karate, 6:30-7:30 p.m. for ages 10-15, 7:30-8:30 p.m. for ages 16 and older, through Mar. 3, Midlothian Middle School, 13501 Midlothian Tnpk. Ongoing instruction in the basics of karate and self-defense. Cost is $50. For more information, call Paul Wilmoth, 748-1130.

Country/Contemporary Line Dancing, beginners, 6-7 p.m., intermediate, 7:30-8:30 p.m., weekly through Mar. 3, Bensley Community Building, 2900 Drewry's Bluff Rd. Learn current line dances to a variety of music styles. Cost is $30. For more information, call David Potter, 275-5321.

Chick Lit Book Discussion Group, 7-8 p.m., LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Rd. "Dating Dead Men" by Harley Jane Kozak will be discussed. For more information, call 276-7755.

Tues., Jan. 29

Is Air Hot or Cold?, 10-11:30 a.m., Rockwood Nature Center, 3401 Courthouse Rd. Two-year-olds will find out what warm and cold things feel like to the touch. Part of the Tuesday Exploration for Two's Series. Cost is $3 per child. A parent or guardian must accompany each child. For more information, call 674-1629.

Story time, 10:15 a.m., Clover Hill Library, 6701 Deer Run Dr. For 3-5 year olds. For more information, call 739-7335.

Meet the Mouse, 2-3 p.m., Central Library, 9501 Lori Rd. This class provides a brief overview of the computer. Learn beginning computer skills such as how to hold a mouse, click, scroll, drag and drop, and how to use toolbars. For more information or to register, call 748-1603.

Wed., Jan. 30

Family story time, 11 a.m., Enon Library, 1801 Enon Church Rd. All interested children are welcome. For more information, call 530- 3403.

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