August 5
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET – 3– 6 p.m. Chesterfield County Government Complex on Mimms Loop.
SUMMER OF STEAM: DECORATING WITH ELECTRICITY. Central Library. 1– 3 p.m. Using conductive copper tape, mini LED stickers and imagination, learn about basic circuits by creating one-of-a-kind designs that light up. Registration is required. The New York Times: Putting Art in STEM http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/02/education/edlife/putting-art-in-stem.html?_r=0
CHESTER CHOICES BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP. Chester Library. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. “The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl” by Timothy Egan will be discussed.
JAMES RIVER STORY TIME. Enon Library 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. This early literacy story time focuses on rivers, lakes and other bodies of water. Hear stories, sing songs and make crafts.
August 6
CHESTER PICKLEBALL. Goyne Park. Ecoff Ave. Each Thursday. 9 – 11 a.m. and 6 – 9 p.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 – 8:30 p.m. St. Ann Catholic Church, Jefferson Davis Highway and Harrowgate Road. Details: 526-2548 or visit www.stanncc.com.
August 7
FISHING FUNDAMENTALS. Pocahontas State Park boat dock. 3 – 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 Road, Chesterfield, Phone: 804-796-4255.
August 8
1-DAY VBS DAY CAMP in memory of 2 1/2 year-old Addyson “Addy” Dawson. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Rain or shine. Lunch provided for K – 6th. Sponsored by God’s Sorehouse Baptist Church and Smith Memorial Baptist. 5007 Jessup Rd. Details and to register call 743-7425.
CHESTER FARMERS MARKET – 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Chester Village Green, Centre and Village Green Dr.
WOOD’S UMC FARMERS MARKET – 8:30 a.m. – Noon. Wood’s United Methodist Church, 7200 Hickory Road, South Chesterfield.
GOING TO THE ZOO. Meadowdale Library. 10:30 – 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.
BOY SCOUT AMERICAN HERITAGE BADGE WORKSHOP. 10 a.m. – Noon. Historic Trinity Church, 10111 Iron Bridge Road. Registration through www.chesterfieldhistory.com. Prerequisites are required for this workshop. Call 751-4946 for details.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE. 3 – 6 p.m. Hosted by Bruster’s Ice Cream, 11731 Sherbet Lane, Chester, VA 23831.
August 9
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 10
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
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 – 7:30 p.m.
August 11
ANCESTRY.COM – GET STARTED AT CCPL Central Library. 2 – 3 p.m. Register at library.chesterfield.gov.
CHESTER PICKLEBALL. Goyne Park. Ecoff Ave. Each Tuesday 6 – 9 p.m. Play will be at the tennis courts located behind the baseball field. Questions or info, call 804-712-9113.
DEPRESSION BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FOR SUPPORT GROUPS. 7 – 8 p.m. Iron Bridge Baptist Church, 11900 Ironbridge Road. Details: Tim Blover at 412-5910 or [email protected].
