July 29
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET – 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Chesterfield County Government Complex on Mimms Loop.
July 30
CHESTER PICKLEBALL. Goyne Park. Ecoff Ave. Each Thursday. 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Play will be at the tennis courts located behind the baseball field. Questions or info, call 804-712-9113.
SUMMER THURSDAYS FOOD COURT – 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.St. Ann Catholic Church, Jeff Davis Highway and Harrowgate Road. Details: 526 – 2548 or visit www.stanncc.com.
July 31
LIFE LINE SCREENING TEST. Zion Chester AME Zion Church. Pre-registration required. 1-800-364-0457.
FISHING FUNDAMENTALS. Pocahontas State Park boat dock. 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Staff will teach you all the basics you’ll need to know to get yourself started with one of their most popular outdoor activities, from tying on your hook and tackle to casting your line. Equipment provided. 10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield, Phone: 804-796-4255.
August 1
WOOD’S UMC FARMERS MARKET – 8:30 a.m. – Noon. Wood’s United Methodist Church, 7200 Hickory Rd. S. Chesterfield.
CHESTERFIELD CHILDREN’S THEATRE: “Charlotte’s Web.” 1:30 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. Meadowdale Library.
SUMMER TOP BADGES PARTY. Central Library. 10 a.m. – Noon.
STORYTELLING IMPROV – Chester Library. 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Be part of a story. Come join the FOOLS, the Famtastically Original Officially Licensed Storytellers, as they weave songs and stories entirely from audience ideas. Fun for kids of all ages. Register at
library.chesterfield.gov
August 2
MEET THE TREES HIKE. Pocahontas State Park boat dock.2:30 p.m. Starting at the footbridge by the boat dock, join staff in a 2.25 mile guided hike through the forest exploration trail. Learn about the different types of trees. Weather permitting. The park has events scheduled throughout the day each week this summer. Visit www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/pochontas.shtml for more information.
August 3
MAKE YOUR OWN CHAINMAIL – Central Library. 11 a.m. – 2 p./m. Learn the basics of chainmail, and how you can use this ancient art to make cool stuff. Learn basic weaves and patterns and work on a small project. Get basic tools and supplies to take home and work something bigger. Register at library.chesterfied.gov
MEADOWDALE BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP. Meadowdale Library. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. “Before I Go to Sleep” by S.J. Watson will be discussed.
COMMITTEE ON THE FUTURE – Advises the Board of Supervisors on possible changes in governmental structure, revisions to fiscal and land use planning and other matters relating to the future provision of services to County citizens. Lane Ramsey Administration Building, Room 502, 9901 Lori Road, Chesterfield. 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
GOING TO THE ZOO. Enon Library. 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Animal stories come to life in this interactive program. Sing along, play instruments and act out the story. Registration required. Library.chesterfield.gov.
August 4
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Bensley Park, 2900 Drewry’s Bluff Road, North Chesterfield and Ettrick Park, 20621 Woodpecker Road, South Chesterfield. Get involved in your community. National Night Out is designed to bring neighbors together, increase safety awareness and strengthen our community for a safer future for our children. Entertainment and fun for everyone. Free event.
