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Foster parent informational meeting, Mon., May 19, 6 p.m., Smith- Wagner Building, 9501 Lucy Corr Circle. Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services staff will provide an overview of foster care and will answer questions about the program. For more information, call Nancy Hamacher at 748-1103 or Lavinia Hopkins at 318-8056.

Thurs., May 15

 

Spring concert, 7 p.m., Clover Hill High School, 13900 Hull Street Rd. This concert will feature the Clover Hill jazz band and concert band as well as the wind ensemble of the U.S. Fleet Forces Band. The concert will close with a joint performance of "Stars and Stripes Forever" by the Clover Hill bands and the Navy musicians. Admission is free. For more information, call 739-6230.

Spring concert, 7:30 p.m., Midlothian High School, 401 Charter Colony Pkwy. The concert features the concert, symphonic and percussion ensembles performing movie tunes and patriotic favorites. Free. For more information, call 378-2440.

Fri., May 16

 

Bon Air Rotary weekly meeting, 7:30- 8:30 a.m., Joe's Inn at Bon Air, 6212 Buford Rd. For more information, call John Deaton at 379-5209.

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.

Spring concert, 7:30 p.m., Cosby High School, 14300 Fox Club Pkwy. This Hollywood style production will feature two professional soloists and a patriotic finale. Tickets cost $5 by calling 639-8340.

"Alice's Adventure in Wonderland," 7:30 p.m., also Sat., May 17, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Meadowbrook High School, 4901 Cogbill Rd. The Monarch Players perform this Lewis Carroll classic. Tickets are $5/adults, $3/students. For more information, call 743-3675.

Sat., May 17

 

Orienteering, 10-11 a.m., Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Rd. Bring the family and learn how to use a map and compass. No equipment required. Free. For more information, call 796-4255 or visit www.dcr.virginia.gov/stateparks/poc.shtml.

Book signing, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bon Air Shell Station, 8762 W. Huguenot Rd. Meet Frances Crutchfield, author of "The Adventures of Captain Cure," which features a canine superhero who helps cancer victims through crises and treatments. Illustrations for this children's book were photographed at Midlothian Animal Clinic. All contributions benefit Lee's Scouts Relay for Life Team of the American Cancer Society. For more information, e-mail Oldscouts2@aol.com.

Musket, Sword and Pike, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and same time, Sun., May 18, Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Rd. Experience a day in the life of the soldiers of Sir Thomas Dale's militia. Visit with the soldiers in the Citie of Henricus, participate in a drill with the Henricus Militia, and see demonstrations of period tactics, armor, weaponry and artillery, including cannon firings at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for children. For more information, call 706-1340 or visit www.henricus.org.

Pet adoptions, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., PetSmart, 12264 Chattanooga Plaza (in the Wal-Mart shopping center on Hull Street Road). Adopt a new, furry family member 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.

Blue Sky Puppet Theatre, 10:30 a.m., Midlothian Library, 521 Coalfield Rd., also 1:30 p.m., Central Library, 9501 Lori Rd., and 4 p.m., Chester Library, 11800 Centre St. In this performance of "Pig Tales," a troupe of pigs learns how to share and take turns while putting on "The Three Billy Goats' Gruff" and "Jack and the Beanstalk." This program is recommended for children ages 3-8. Free, but registration is required. For more information, call 717-6381.

Woolridge Athletic Association Football Golf Tournament, 11 a.m. registration, 1 p.m. shotgun start, Birkdale Golf Club, 8511 Royal Birkdale Dr. Cost is $125 per player, $500 per team. Registration fee includes driving range, green fees, cart, boxed lunch, dinner and prizes. Proceeds will be used to purchase new helmets for the entire program. For more information or to register, visit www.woolridgeathleticassociation.org.

Chesterfield Writer's Group monthly meeting, noon, Central Library, 9501 Lori Rd. For more information, visit www.writersclub.us or call 986-2985.

Sun., May 18

 

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.

A Child's First Look at Snakes, 2-3 p.m., Rockwood Nature Center, 3401 Courthouse Rd. For children ages 3-4. A parent must accompany each child. Cost is $4. Sponsored by Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information, contact Melissa Caviness at 674-1629.