AUGUST 12
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
AUGUST 13
CHESTER PICKLEBALL. Goyne Park. Ecoff Ave. Each Thursday. 9 – 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 – 8:30 p.m. St. Ann Catholic Church, Jefferson Davis Highway and Harrowgate Road. Details: 526-2548 or visit www.stanncc.com.
AUGUST 14
BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION – 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at the Brighter Living Assisted Living Facility, 5301 Plaza Dr., Hopewell. Bring a summer appetizer or dessert to share with the community and the residents. They will collect non-perishable foods for St. James Food bank as a donation. Any questions call Barbara at 943-3957
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 15
CHESTER FARMERS’ MARKET – 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Chester Village Green across from Chester Library.
WOOD’S UMC FARMERS MARKET – 8:30 a.m. – Noon. Wood’s United Methodist Church, 7200 Hickory Road, South Chesterfield.
OLD-FASHIONED DOLL DAY. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. County Museum located at the 1917 Courthouse Green. Visit a time when children made their own toys from materials found around the home and garden. Make a yarn doll to take home.
TRICK YOUR KICKS! Shoelace School 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Meadowdale Library. 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Chester Library. Learn unique and creative ways to tie laces in this hands-on workshop. Almost two trillion methods to create your own lace and shoe designs.
AUGUST 16
Chester Presbyterian Church’s Bluegrass Eucharist Sunday, August 16, 6:00 P.M. in the church sanctuary. A worship service in the bluegrass genre, this services is open to the whole Chester community and will feature the Slack Family Bluegrass Band. CPC is located on the corner of W. Hundred Road and Osborne Road.
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 17
No events scheduled
AUGUST 18
F.U.N.@CCPL: Budgeting Basics and Creating a Family Budget. 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Meadowdale Library. Learn the criteria and tools for making a family budget, examine fixed and variable expenses and get control of your budget. Call 804-706-2607 to register.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. – 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Rd., Chesterfield.
AUGUST 19
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FARMERS MARKET – 3 – 6 p.m. Chesterfield County Government Complex on Mimms Loop.
MEADOWDALE JOB FAIR: Ladders to Success. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Meadowdale Library. Looking for a career opportunity? Want to gain some new skills or meet local employers? Join the library staff and 20 local employers offering jobs, career advice and interviews. Registration recommended.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND SCHOOL BOARD LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING – 2:30 .m. – 3:30 p.m.This Committee serves as a point of regular contact between the School Board and the Board of Supervisors.Room 502, Lane B. Ramsey Administration Building, 9901 Lori Rd., Chesterfield
