School board schedules another Tomahawk hearing
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Wed., Mar. 19

Budget community meeting, 7 p.m., Thomas Dale High School, 3626 West Hundred Rd. The topic is "Chesterfield County's Fiscal Year 2009 Proposed Budget." Allan Carmody, the county's director of budget and management, will be the speaker. Learn about the proposed budget, ask questions and share community needs. For more information, call 768-7398 or e-mail jaeckled@chesterfield.gov.

Thurs., Mar. 20

Chesterfield Women's League monthly meeting, doors open at 9:30 a.m., program/ meeting is from 10 a.m.-noon, Foxcroft Club House, 15100 Fox Club Pkwy. Guest speaker Neary Fioux, who lived in Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis, will share her eyewitness account of the political and social events of that era. Open to members, guests and those interested in the league, especially newcomers. For more information, call Susan Austin at 378-8004 or Carol Stearns at 739-4365.

Spring hike, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Henricus Visitor Center, 251 Henricus Park Rd. Search for spring at the Brown and Williamson Conservation Area. Moderate-to-strenuous three-mile hike with one stream crossing. Cost is $10. Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information, call Mark Battista at 706-9690.

Story time, 10:30-11 a.m., Chester Library, 11800 Centre St. For children 3-5 years old. For more information, call 748-6314.

Childcare provider workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (check-in at 6 p.m.), Virginia State University, L. Douglas Wilder Building, 1 Hayden Dr. The topic is "Science for Young Thinkers." Discover how to make scientific activities fun for children and adults. Part of the Cooperative Extension Series of workshops designed for childcare providers, center owners, operators and directors. Childcare providers will receive certificates for two hours of professional development credit per workshop. Free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register, call Mary Saunders, VSU administrative specialist, at 524-5966 or e-mail msaunder@vsu.edu.

Fri., Mar. 21

Student holiday. County students will be out of school while teachers have a workday and staff development. For more information, call 748-1405.

"The Events Leading Up to Lee's Surrender," 7 p.m., Historic 1917 Courthouse, 10011 Iron Bridge Rd. The featured speaker is Patrick Schroeder, historian at Appomattox Court House National Historic Park. Part of the Chesterfield Historical Society's Winter Lecture Series. Free for historical society members, $5 for nonmembers. For more information, call 777-9663 or visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com.

Greyhound Meet & Greet, 7-8:30 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.

Sat., Mar. 22

Back to Basics: Outdoor Skills for Families, 10 a.m., Pocahontas State Park Heritage Nature Center, 10301 State Park Rd. Pocahontas State Park is offering a series of programs designed to teach basic outdoor skills. Topics include hiking and campfire safety, tent camping and orienteering. Admission is free. For more information, call 796-4255 or 796-4472.

Miracle League baseball registration, noon-2 p.m., also Mar. 29 and Apr. 5, at the same time, L.C. Bird High School Sports Complex, 10301 Courthouse Rd. Through the Miracle League, children ages 3-12 with physical and emotional challenges can play baseball on a specially-designed field. Season runs from Apr. 12-July 12. A $35 donation is requested. For information and registration forms, call 229-4966 or visit www.miracleleagueofrichmond.com.

Mon., Mar. 24

Spring break, Chesterfield County students will be out of school for spring break through Mar. 28. Administrative offices will be open. For more information, call 748-1405.

Archeology Spring Break Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., daily through Mar. 28, Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Rd. Children ages 8-12 will learn the science involved in studying the past. Cost is $135. For more information or to register, call 706-1340.

Seniorcise, noon-1 p.m., Mon. and Wed., weekly through May 28, American Family Fitness, 9101 Midlothian Tnpk. Stretch, reach and march yourself to a healthier and more fit condition. Membership not required. Cost is $40. Registration is required by Mar. 21. For more information, call Judy Jones at 751- 4135.

Central Brown Bag Page Turners, 1 p.m., Central Library, 9501 Lori Rd. The Voyage of the Narwhal by Andrea Barrett will be discussed. For more information, call 751- 4955.

Babysitting training, 6-8 p.m., LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Rd. This American Red Cross-certified class will teach youths ages 11-15 the knowledge and skills to care for infants to school-aged children. Cost is $65. Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information, call Jackie Maclin at 748-1123.

Tues., Mar. 25

Information session, 9 a.m.-noon, Capital Area Workforce Center, 7333 White Pine Rd. Information sessions are scheduled on a weekly basis to acquaint jobseekers with the various services available at the Capital Area Workforce Centers. This session is required if you plan to advance to the individualized (one-on-one) services. For more information, call 271-8510.

Travel seminar, noon, Lifelong Learning Institute, 13801 Westfield Rd. Guest speaker is Dr. Sandra Guerard, who will discuss her African safaris. For ages 50 and older. Free. For more information or to register, call 378- 2527.

Concert, 7 p.m., Dunlop House, 235 Dunlop Farms Blvd. The Gospel Chicken House Band will perform. Free and open to the public. For more information, call Nancy at 520-0050.

Tuesday Night Westerns, 7 p.m., LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Rd. Join hosts Harry Daniel and Tom Wyatt for "South of Arizona" with Charles Starrett and "Daredevils of the Red Circle," chapters 11 and 12. Free. For more information, call 276-7755.

Gardening seminar, 7 p.m., Clover Hill Library, 6701 Deer Run Dr. Master gardener Bill Bishop will discuss "How to select and plant trees and shrubs and keep them happy." Sponsored by the Chesterfield office of the Virginia Cooperative Extension. Free and open to the public, but seating is limited. For information or to register, call 751-4401 or e-mail dunkuma@chesterfield.gov.

Wed., Mar. 26

Weathering the Storm with NOAA, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Midlothian Library, 521 Coalfield Rd. Scott Schumann with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Wakefield office will discuss NOAA technology on the Internet and radio, weather preparedness, the climate in southeast Virginia and predictions on this spring's weather. Part of the Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department's Get in the Know Series for adults 55 and older. For more information, call Judy Jones at 751-4135.

"Ten Top Nutrition Tips," 1-2:15 p.m., Bensley Community Center, 2900 Drewry's Bluff Rd. Kendra Hayes, wellness director at the Chester YMCA, will offer information about nutrition, portion control and the food pyramid. Sponsored by the Chesterfield Partnership for Successful Aging. For more information, call 768-7878 or 751- 4135.

In The Spotlight School board public hearing, Thurs., Mar. 20, 7 p.m., Midlothian High School, 401 Charter Colony Dr. The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a public hearing to hear additional public comment on the proposed redistricting for the new Tomahawk Creek Middle School, which will affect students at Bailey Bridge, Midlothian and Swift Creek middle schools. The school system has modified its original plan to increase student capacity at Tomahawk Creek. For more information, call 748-1405.

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