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Public Safety Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center, 6610 Public Safety Way. The county's Police, Fire and EMS departments, Sheriff's Office and Chesterfield Emergency Communications will host an open house for all county residents and visitors. The public can meet members of the various public safety departments and see emergency equipment used by each. Displays will feature SWAT team members, K-9 units, fire engines, sheriff's department response team members and much more. Tours of the training academy and emergency communications will be conducted. For more information, call Matt Coffin at 318-8342.

 

 

 Thurs., Sept. 25

 Motivators Toastmasters, 7:15-8:30 p.m., Central Library, 9501 Lori Road. Develop and improve your communication and leadership skills. For more information e-mail info@motivators.freetoasthost.com or call Paul at 605-1317.

Spirituality and Aging program, 9-10:15 a.m., Lucy Corr Village Multi-Purpose Room, 6800 Lucy Corr Blvd. Melissa Fallen, an associate pastor for senior adults and pastoral care, will examine how people's spiritual needs change as they grow older and look at ways to celebrate the aging process. Sponsored by Chesterfield Council on Aging. For reservations or more information, call 768-7878.

Fri., Sept. 26

Bon Air Rotary weekly meeting, 7:30- 8:30 a.m., Joe's Inn at Bon Air, 6212 Buford Road For more information, call Cora Huitt, 339-3826.

Information Chesterfield: Health and Wellness, 10-11 a.m., LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Road. Learn how to find consumer health information using electronic databases and the Internet. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. Register online at www.library.chesterfield.gov or by calling 276-7755.

Sat., Sept. 27

Little Explorers: Soaring Seeds, 10-11 a.m., Pocahontas State Park Nature Center, 10301 State Park Road. Discover seeds of the park and how they get around. For children ages 3-5. Cost is $3/child or $8/family. For more information, call 796-4255.

Ranger's GPS Challenge, 10 a.m.-noon, Pocahontas State Park Nature Center, 10301 State Park Road. Join the techno-adventure craze with this introduction to geocaching. GPS unit provided or participants may bring their own. Cost is $3/person or $8/family. Space is limited. For more information or to register, call 796-4255.

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 pet 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.

Wetlands paddle, 2-6 p.m., Henricus Park Visitors Center, 251 Henricus Park Road. Paddle across the tidal lagoon and down the channel. Cost is $15 and includes guide, canoe or sit-on-top-kayak rental and accessory gear. Minimum age is 10 (an adult must accompany children ages 10-14). Sponsored by Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information, call Mark Battista at 706-9690.

Saturday Night Cruise-in, 5-9:30 p.m., each Saturday through September, Hardee's, 1901 W. Hundred Road (Exit 61A off I-95). These antique and classic car cruise-ins are sponsored by Southern Knights Cruisers. Features DJs playing 1950-70s music and more. For more information, contact Larry Allen at 530-2855, John Newton at 526-4267 or Wayne Balch at 530-2225 or visit www.southernknightscruisers.com.

Starry Nights and Campfire Tales, 6:30-8 p.m., Henricus Park Visitors Center, 251 Henricus Park Road. View constellations, planets and other sky objects, hear tales of the night sky and enjoy campfire stories. Bring a warm drink. Cost is $5/person, $12/family. Sponsored by Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information, call Mark Battista at 706-9690.

Concert, doors open at 7:15 p.m., concert starts at 8 p.m., Congregation Or Ami, 9400 W. Huguenot Road. Flory Jagoda and Susan Gaeta will perform "Songs of the Sephardim" (traditional Jewish Sephardic music). Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 647-7856 or visit www.richmondfolkmusic.com.

Sun., Sept. 28

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

Mon., Sept. 29

Home Decorating 101, 9:30-11:30 a.m., and Monday, Oct. 6, same time, Midlothian Library, 521 Coalfield Road. This two-part class will introduce students to the basics of wall décor, furniture arrangements, color and accessories. Cost is $50. Sponsored by Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information or to register, call Jackie Maclin at 748-1123.

Open University fall session, 9:45 a.m., through Nov. 17, St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 7757 Chippenham Parkway. Courses on Verdi, the Korean War, theology, French, genealogy, swing bands, the Middle East and German are offered for seniors. The cost is a membership fee of $25 and a tuition fee of $35 or non-members can pay $55 for the session. Interested persons may attend any and all classes, and no registration is required, just show up. For more information, call 355- 7282.

Tues., Sept. 30

Information session, 9 a.m.-noon, Capital Area Workforce Center, 7333 White Pine Road. Information sessions acquaint job seekers with the various services available at the Capital Area Workforce Centers. This session is required for individualized (one-on-one) services. For more information or to register, call 271-8510.

Kiwanis Club of Chesterfield weekly meeting, 6:30 p.m., Independence Golf Club, 600 Founders Bridge Blvd. The mission of the Kiwanis Club is to serve the community, primarily focusing on children and youth. For more information, visit www.kiwanisofches terfield.org.

Bermuda District Community Meeting, 7 p.m., Colonial Heights Baptist Church, 17201 Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights. Supervisor Dorothy Jaeckle will hold a community meeting featuring Chesterfield's public-safety leaders.

Tuesday Night Westerns, 7 p.m., LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Road. Join hosts Harry Daniel and Tom Wyatt for classic western movies. "The Singing Outlaw" with Bob Baker and "Adventures of Red Ryder" with Don "Red" Berry, chapters 6 and 7 will be featured. For more information, call 276- 7755.

Wed., Oct. 1

Leaves in Fall, 10-11 a.m., Rockwood Nature Center, 3401 Courthouse Road. Take a short nature hike to discover the changing colors of leaves. Part of the Exploring Nature with Small Hands series for children ages 3-4. Cost is $4/child, and a parent or guardian must accompany each child (at no charge). For more information, or to register, call Denise Flora at 674-1629.

Chester Choice Book Club, 10:30 a.m., Chester Library, 11800 Centre St. "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles will be discussed. For more information, call 748-6314.

Chesterfield County Democratic Committee monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Central Library, 9501 Lori Road. Guest speaker is Levar Stoney, executive director of the Democratic Party of Virginia. Free and open to the public. For more information, call Alexis Crump at 920-5305.

LOOKING AHEAD… Thurs., Oct. 2

Bermuda District Community Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Chester Baptist Church Great Hall, 4317 W. School St., Chester. Supervisor Dorothy Jaeckle will hold a community meeting featuring Chesterfield's public-safety leaders.

60 Hikes within 60 Miles, 10:30 a.m.-noon, LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Road. Author Nathan Lott will offer recommendations on the best hikes for families, birdwatchers, serious hikers and history buffs. Part of the Get in the Know series for adults ages 55 and older. Free. 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.

Fri., Oct. 3

Spotlight on Dance, 7 p.m., Thomas Dale High School, 3626 W. Hundred Road. An evening of contemporary dance featuring area dance companies. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more information, call Denise Purvis at 768-6245 ext. 697 or visit www.SpecialtyCenterArts.com.

An Evening with Nikki Giovanni, 7-9 p.m., Central Library, 9501 Lori Road. Worldrenowned poet Nikki Giovanni will read from her three recently published books. A University Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech, she is the author of more than 30 books for adults and children. Registration is required. For information or to register, call 751-4955 or visit www.library.chesterfield.gov.

Sat., Oct. 4

Club Mom, 8-10 a.m., Food Court, Chesterfield Towne Center, Huguenot Road and Midlothian Turnpike. The October Club Mom has been rescheduled to coincide with the mall's Grand Opening celebration weekend. The event is free, and children's entertainment is provided. For more information, call 794- 4660.

Nature's Keepsakes Hike and Craft, 10 a.m.-noon, Pocahontas State Park Nature Center, 10301 State Park Road. Enjoy a beautiful guided hike along one of the park's many trails and collect some treasures to make into a craft. Cost is $3/person or $8/family. Registration required. For more information or to register, call 796-4255.

Eppington Heritage Day, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 14201 Epps Falls Road. Spend the day experiencing historic Eppington Plantation. House and ground tours of the plantation, which is rarely open to the public, will be offered. There will be games, activities, period music, dancing, living history, storytelling and craft demonstrations. The event is free. For more information, call 751-4946.

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