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Thurs., Apr. 17

Kindergarten registration, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., at all elementary schools. A child must be years old on or before Sept. 30 to attend kindergarten for the 2008-09 school year. Parents should register at the school their child is zoned to attend. To determine which school to go to, parents may call 748-1666 or visit www.chesterfield.k12.va.us, click on "Schools" and then "School Look-up Feature."

Family Story Time, 11-11:30 a.m., Meadowdale Library, 4003 Cogbill Rd. All interested children are welcome. For more information, call 743-4842.

STD clinic, 4:30-6 p.m., Chesterfield County Health Department, 9501 Lucy Corr Circle. This clinic is an effort to promote awareness of sexually transmitted diseases. Registration is limited to the first 12 people registered, and registrants must bring current proofs of income. The health department also offers STD walk-in clinics every Friday, with registration beginning at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 748-1975.

Fri., Apr. 18

Huguenot Trail Rotary Club weekly meeting, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Bottega's Bistro, 11400 W. Huguenot Rd. For information, contact Terry Hargrove at 722-9555.

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

Regional Puppet Ministry Training Festival, 5:30 p.m., also 8 a.m. on Apr. 19, Richmond Southside Church of the Nazarene, 6851 Courthouse Rd. This weekend training event is designed for youth leaders, children's ministry leaders, teachers, home school educators, ministry teams, church workers and anyone interested in learning the art of puppetry and other creative performance arts. Cost is $36 per person, with a discount for groups of six or more. For more information, call (303) 790-1188 ext. 4 or e-mail events@onewaystreet.com.

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.

Sat., Apr. 19

Yard sale and recycling event, 7:30 a.m.- noon, Salem Church Middle School, 9700 Salem Church Rd. Sellers can rent a yard sale space for $10. For more information, call Jaime Stacy at 768-6225.

Third Annual James River Regatta, 9 a.m., Robious Landing Park, 3800 James River Rd. Teams including James River High School's varsity crew team will compete in a full morning of races. Free. For more information, visit www.jamesriverrowers.org.

Brandermill Woman's Club Auction and Coffee, 10:30 a.m., Brandermill Church, 4500 Millridge Pkwy. Kat Simon, host of Lite 98's popular "Kat's Café," will serve as auctioneer. Featured for auction will be gently-used purses that contain a wrapped gift along with a few high-end items. The silent auction component will offer one-of-a-kind items, party and travel items, a week of lodging at the Outer Banks and more. Cash and checks only. Admission tickets are available for $5 in advance or at the door. For more information, contact Polly Wriston at 744-8659.

Chesterfield Writer's Group monthly

meeting, noon, Central Library, 9501 Lori Rd. For information, call 986-2985 or visit www.writersclub.us.

Sun., Apr. 20

David Holt Live in Concert, 3-5 p.m., Manchester High School, 12601 Bailey Bridge Rd. In honor of National Library Week, Chesterfield County Public Library offers an afternoon with David Holt, the multi-talented, four-time Grammy Award-winning host of "Riverwalk Jazz" on public radio. Holt offers tales, ballads and tunes told, sung and played on the banjo, slide guitar, spoons and other instruments. He involves his audiences in each performance with clog dancing, storytelling or listening to the uniquely haunting sound of a 122-year-old mountain banjo. Admission is free, but registration is required. Register online at www.library.chesterfield.gov or by calling 717-6381.

Mon., Apr. 21

Book fair, thru Apr. 24, Monday and Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Chesterfield Community High School, 12400 Branders Bridge Rd. Open to the public. All proceeds go to help support the library. For more information, call 768-6156.

Chick Lit Book Discussion Group, 7-8 p.m., LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Rd. "Something Borrowed" by Emily Griffin will be discussed. For more information, call 276- 7755.

Book Discussion Group, 7-8 p.m., Enon Library, 1801 Enon Church Rd. "Lake News" by Barbara Delinsky will be discussed. For more information, call 530-3403.

Tues., Apr. 22

Workforce Expo 2008, 10 a.m-1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m., Nicholas Student Center, John Tyler Community College, Chester campus, 13101 Jefferson Davis Hwy. The expo will feature exhibitors highlighting jobs and educational opportunities in the fields of manufacturing, engineering and the skilled trades. For more information, call 706-5137 or visit www.jtcc.edu/expo.

School board meeting, 7 p.m., Fulghum Center, 4003 Cogbill Rd. The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a public engagement session. For more information, call 748-1405.

Wed., Apr. 23

High Tunnel Strawberry Production Field Day, 9-11 a.m., Virginia State University's Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd. Participants will learn how using high tunnel structures can improve fruit quality and extend the production season. Event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Cooperative Extension at VSU. For more information contact Rafie at 524-5840 or e-mail arafie@vsu.edu. To register, call Carol Streetman, VSU administrative specialist, at 524-5960 or e-mail cstreetman@vsu.edu.

Water Quality workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Virginia State University's Randolph Farm, 4415 River Rd. The Cooperative Extension at Virginia State University has scheduled a water quality workshop for anyone interested in learning about water quality management for farm ponds and aquaculture facilities. Free and open to the public. To register or for more information, contact Dr. David Crosby, VSU fish health specialist, at 524-5620 or e-mail dcrosby@vsu.edu.

Chesterfield Senior Center Grand Opening, 10 a.m.-noon, 4000 Stigall Dr. Music, refreshments and silent auction. For more information, call 767-6295.

Get in the Know: Kites Galore, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Midlothian Library, 521 Coalfield Rd. Remember the thrill of kite flying as a kid? Come for a presentation on the history of kites and see the display of various kites, large and small. Refreshments will be served. Free. This program is recommended for adults ages 55 and older. For more information, call 717-6381.

"Maintain Your Brain," 1-2:15 p.m., Bensley Community Center, 2900 Drewry's Bluff Rd. Bridget Soyars, program and volunteer coordinator with the Alzheimer's Association, will explain what it means to have a healthy brain. Free and open to the public. For more information or to register, call 768-7878 or 751-4135.

Book discussion group, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Midlothian Library, 521 Coalfield Rd. "Niagara Falls All Over Again" by Elizabeth McCracken will be discussed. For more information, call 794-7907.

LOOKING AHEAD… Thurs., Apr. 24

Clover Hill book discussion group, 11 a.m.-noon, Clover Hill Library, 6701 Deer Run Dr. "Behind the Scenes at the Museum" by Kate Atkinson will be discussed. For more information, call 739-7335.

Fri., Apr. 25

Socrates Café, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lifelong Learning Institute, 13801 Westfield Rd. Annebel Lewis will facilitate this ongoing philosophical discussion group that uses the Socratic Method to discuss the pre-selected question, "What is Choice?" through the perspectives of various philosophers, as well as through one's own experience. Free. For information, call 378-2527 or visit www.llichesterfield.org.

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