Fort Lee Army Concert Band to perform at Pocahontas State Park

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Pocahontas Premieres: Fall into Autumn, Sat., Sept. 6, 5-7 p.m., Pocahontas State Park Heritage Amphitheater, 10301 State Park Road. Bid farewell to the last days of summer with a late afternoon performance by the Fort Lee Army Concert Band. Free; $5 per vehicle parking fee. Food and beverages are available. For more information, call 796-4255 or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov.

Wed., Sept. 3

 

GED class registration, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Chesterfield Technical Center, 10101 Courthouse Road. GED (General Educational Development) classes start on Sept. 15. Adults 18 and older who want to earn a GED undergo an assessment, participate in preparation classes, then take tests in reading, writing, social studies, science and mathematics. Preparation classes cost $50; GED students who complete 60 hours of instruction will receive a free testing voucher worth $45. For more information, call 768- 6140 or visit www.chesterfield.k12.va.us.

Chesterfield County Democratic Committee monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Central Library, 9501 Lori Road. Guest speaker Valarie Jones, deputy secretary, State Board of Elections, will speak about plans for the November election. For more information, call Alexis Crump at 920-5305 or visit www.chesterfielddems.org.

Thurs., Sept. 4

The Highlands Massey Classic Bridge Tournament, 8:15 a.m. registration and continental breakfast, 9 a.m. play, 12:30 p.m. awards luncheon, Highlands Golf Course, 8400 Highland Glen Drive. Registration is $70 per person. The proceeds from this duplicate and contract bridge tournament benefit VCU Massey Cancer Center's head, neck and breast cancer research. For more information, contact Anne West at 748-4258 or alwwoot@aol.com or visit highlandsmasseyclassic.org.

Get in the Know: Fall Lawn Care, 10:30 a.m.-noon, LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Road. Master Gardner Pat Serrill will speak on fall lawn care. Learn the proper techniques of seeding, fertilizing, mowing and weeding in autumn. Refreshments will be served, and no registration is required. This program is recommended for adults ages 55 and older. Sponsored by the Friends of Chesterfield County Public Library and Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, call 717-6381.

Bon Air - Manchester - Midlothian (BAMM) Lions Club meeting, 6 p.m. social, 6:30 p.m. dinner meeting, Holiday Inn Select, 1021 Koger Center Blvd. The Lions Club supports sight, hearing and other local charitable causes. Prospective new members are welcome to attend. For more information or reservations, call Lion Bill Daniels at 272- 7673 or visit www.bammva.lionwap.org.

Computer Help Session, 7-8:30 p.m., LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Road. Need help formatting a resume or attaching a document to an e-mail? Get one-on-one computer assistance during informal drop-in sessions. Beginning computer users and others can get help with specific questions. No registration is required. For more information, call 276-7755.

Woody Ornamentals, 7-8:30 p.m., Midlothian Library, 521 Coalfield Road. The selection and care of shrubs and other woody ornamental plants will be discussed in this seminar. Sponsored by the Chesterfield County Cooperative Extension. Free. Seating is limited, and registration is required. For more information or to register, call 751- 4401.

Fri., Sept. 5

Information Chesterfield: Health and Wellness, 10-11 a.m., Central Library, 9501 Lori Road. Learn how to find consumer health information using electronic databases and the Internet. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 748-1603 or visit www.library.chesterfield.gov.

Professional Singles Association (PSA) social hour, 5:30 p.m., The Boathouse, 4602 Millridge Parkway. The purpose of PSA is to provide social activities in a comfortable environment for single men and women ages 50 and older. For more information, visit www.psaofrichmond.com or call Sue at 536-1695.

Sat., Sept. 6

September Art Show, during library hours, Chester Library, 11800 Centre St. Brenda Darakjian's third library show, "Fairies, Mermaids and Unicorns," a collection of ink and watercolors, will be on display." A reception will take place opening day from 3-4:30 p.m., and refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Chesterfield Center for the Arts at Chester Foundation. For more information, call 748-6314.

Computer Help Session, 10-11:30 a.m., Central Library, 9501 Lori Road. See listing under Sept. 4. For more information, call 276- 7755.

Historical Uses and Folklore of Heirloom Herbs, 11 a.m., Magnolia Grange, 10020 Iron Bridge Road. Master gardener and Chesterfield County Museum docent Pat Roble will talk about the historic uses and folklore related to household garden herbs. Participants will have the opportunity to make a fragrant herbal sachet to take home. Part of the Celebrate Chesterfield Lecture Series. For more information or to register, call 777-9663.

Sun., Sept. 7

Brandermill Women's Golf Association Breast Cancer Tournament, noon registration, 1 p.m. shotgun start, Brandermill Country Club, 3700 Brandermill Parkway. Four-person captain's choice. All proceeds benefit Massey Cancer Center. Entry fee is $400 per team or $100 per individual and includes golf, cart, dinner and awards. For more information, call Mike Casstevens at 379-2280.

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