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Thurs., Oct. 9

In the Spotlight Matoaca District Town Hall meeting, Mon., Oct. 13, 7 p.m., Second Branch Baptist Church, 12217 Second Branch Road. The topic of this meeting is "Open Forum and Voting Precinct Changes for Election 2008," and will feature Supervisor Marleen Durfee, School Board member Omarh Rajah and Planning Commissioner Wayne Bass. For more information, call 748-1211.

Rotary Club of Brandermill weekly meeting, 7:30 a.m., Brandermill Country Club, 3700 Brandermill Parkway. For more information, contact Eric Rohnacher at 346- 5466.

Where Do Animals Live?, 10-11 a.m., Rockwood Nature Center, 3401 Courthouse Road. Discover which animals live in water, on land and in the air. 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.

Come Home Alive, 7 p.m., James River High School, 3700 James River Road. Come Home Alive is a teen-driver awareness program for 10th-grade students and parents. Sponsored by Chesterfield County Public Schools. For more information, call Rosalie Ashcraft, 594-1762.

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.

Fri., Oct. 10

Celebrating Survivors, Healthy Relationships and You, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lucy Corr Village Multipurpose Room, 6800 Lucy Corr Blvd. In recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Chesterfield County Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource Center will offer a day of self-care for survivors of domestic violence and the service providers who work with them. Attendees will be treated to free, professional cosmetic and spa services, as well as the opportunity to talk one-on-one with legal counselors, social services staff, police department representatives and health experts. For more information, call 717-6802.

Bermuda District Community Meeting, 10:30 a.m., Bensley Community Center, 2900 Drewry's Bluff Road. Supervisor Dorothy Jaeckle will hold a community meeting featuring Chesterfield's public-safety leaders.

Sat., Oct. 11

Eagles at Sunrise, 7-8:45 a.m., Dutch Gap Conservation Area, 513 Coxendale Road. Join Capt. Mike Ostrander and search for bald eagles, blue heron and osprey on the James River. Minimum age is 15. Cost is $40. Sponsored by Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information, call Greg Velzy at 748-1124.

11th Annual Car Show, set-up from 9-11 a.m., open to the public from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tractor Supply Co., 6801 Lake Harbour Drive. Car clubs and individuals from across Virginia will display all types of vehicles, including classic cars, street rods, muscle cars, 4 x 4s and mini-trucks. Sponsored by the SkillsUSA chapter at Chesterfield Technical. For more information, call 768-6160.

Fall festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Manchester YMCA, 7540 Hull Street Road. This event will feature inflatables, pony rides, games and prizes, arts and crafts, food and entertainment. Community groups will offer information. Performances will include the Richmond Outreach Center's "Roc Steady" dance team and "Roc Slammers" steppers. The Manchester YMCA's "Lil Sheep of God" and "Sour Patch Kids" will also perform. For more information, call, 276-9622.

Bon Air Village Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Bon Air Elementary School, 8701 Polk St. The Bon Air Elementary PTA will sponsor the 14th Annual Bon Air Village Fair and silent auction. For more information, call 560-2700.

Concert, noon-1 p.m., Magnolia Grange, 10020 Iron Bridge Road. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the music of the Chesterfield Community Band. Free. For more information, call 777-9663.

Tidal lagoon paddle, 1-4 p.m., Henricus Park Visitors Center, 251 Henricus Park Road. Paddle with a naturalist to explore and discover the Dutch Gap Conservation Area. Minimum age is 8 (an adult must accompany children ages 8-14). Cost is $12 and includes guide, canoe or sit-on-top kayak and accessory gear. For more information, contact Mark Battista at 706-9690.

School dedication, 3 p.m., Elizabeth Davis Middle School, 601 Corvus Court. Members of the school board will dedicate the school, which was named in memory of former School Board member Elizabeth Davis, who passed away in 2006 from cancer. For more information, visit www.chesterfield.k12.va.us.

Almost Full Moon Campfire and Hike, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Pocahontas State Park Amphitheater, 10301 State Park Road. Enjoy a campfire and hike by the light of a gibbous moon. Cost is $3/person or $8/family (parking fee $5). Part of the Back to Nature Saturdays program. For more information or to register, call 796-4255.

Sun., Oct. 12

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.

Open house, 1-5 p.m., Chesterfield Fire Station 4-Bon Air, 2600 Polo Parkway. Bon Air Volunteer Fire Department is holding an open house in celebration of Fire Prevention Week. There will be chief's hats, balloons and station tours. See Chesterfield's newest ladder truck and register to win a bike from Agee's ($200 value). For more information, call 379- 1062.

Specialty center and governor's school information fair, 2-3:30 p.m., Thomas Dale High School, 3626 W. Hundred Road. Middle school students and parents interested in learning more about these high school opportunities are invited to visit booths, ask questions and pick up information. All specialty centers, the Chesterfield Technical Center and both governor's schools will participate. For more information, call 768-6245.

Mon., Oct. 13

Aerobics Light 'n' Lively II, 9-10 a.m., each Monday through Nov. 10, Bensley Community Building, 2900 Drewry's Bluff Road. This class is designed to increase participants' heart rate. Cost is $10. For more information or to register, call David Potter at 275-5321.

Ode to Mother Earth flower show, 1-4 p.m., Holiday Inn Select, 1021 Koger Center Blvd. The Piedmont District of the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs presents this standard flower show. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 379-3800.

Youth advanced beginner tennis, 6:30- 7:30 p.m., each Monday and Wednesday through Oct. 29, Swift Creek Middle School, 3700 Old Hundred Road. Refine strokes and learn strategy. For ages 7-12 years old. Cost is $45. Sponsored by Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information, call Kelly Thompson, 748-1122.

Specialty center and governor's school information fair, 6:30-8 p.m., Midlothian High School, 401 Charter Colony Parkway. See listing under Oct. 12.

Come Home Alive, 7 p.m., L.C. Bird High School, 10301 Courthouse Road. See listing under Oct. 9.

Kickin' Karate, 7-8 p.m., each Monday and Wednesday through Nov. 19, Mayes- Colbert Ettrick Community Building, 20400 Laurel Road. This program for children ages 7 and older will teach self-defense, self-discipline, respect and safety awareness. Cost is $25. For more information, call Tonya Branch at 526-5596.

Tues., Oct. 14

Aerobics Light 'n' Lively I, 9-10 a.m., each Tuesday through Nov. 4, Bensley Community Building, 2900 Drewry's Bluff Road. An aerobic workout that includes exercise and basic steps set to music. Cost is $8. For more information or to register, call David Potter at 275-5321.

Whooo's Awake at Night?, 10-10:30 a.m., Rockwood Nature Center, 3401 Courthouse Road. Do all animals sleep at night? Cost is $3/child (a parent or guardian must accompany each child). Part of the Tuesday Explorations for Two's series. For more information, contact Denise Flora at 674-1629.

Tuesday Night Westerns, 7 p.m., LaPrade Library, 9000 Hull Street Road. Join hosts Harry Daniel and Tom Wyatt for classic western movies. "One Man Law" with Buck Jones and "Adventures of Red Ryder" with Don "Red" Berry, chapters 10 and 11 will be featured. For more information, call 276- 7755.

Wed., Oct. 15

Rotary Club of James River weekly meeting, 7:30 a.m., Joe's Inn at Bon Air, 6212 Buford Road. For more information, call Gary Powers at (703) 786-8226.

Chesterfield Women's League monthly meeting, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Foxfire Club House, 5536 Fox Light Parkway. This month's meeting will feature a used book, CD and DVD sale. For information on membership, call Susan at 378-8004 or DeAnna at 739-5803.

First Look at Animals of the Night, 10-11 a.m., Rockwood Nature Center, 3401 Courthouse Road. Who wakes up when the sun goes down? 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.

Hard Times Fall Festival, 4-8 p.m., The Village Green, Chester. Sponsored by the Chester Kiwanis Club. Door prizes include a cruise, $100 gas cards and $100 grocery cards. Tickets are sold in advance only and cost $10/ adults and $5/children 10 and under. Enjoy food, beverages and music by Spectrum. For more information, visit www.chesterkiwanis.org.

LOOKING AHEAD… Thurs., Oct. 16

A First Look at Animals of the Night, 10-11 a.m., Rockwood Nature Center, 3401 Courthouse Road. See listing under Oct. 15.

Compiled by Anne Dalton

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