APRIL 20
AMERICAN RED CROSS KNT/CROCHET CLASSES – 10 a.m. Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School St. Details: Vee Hancock, 804-276-2891.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JOINT MEETING WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD AND MEMBERS OF THE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION GOALS & ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE – 12 p.m. School Board Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road, Chesterfield.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS/SCHOOL BOARD LIAISON COMMITTEE meeting – 2 p.m. School Board Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road, Chesterfield. This meeting has been cancelled.
APRIL 21
KINSHIP CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP – 4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. join with other grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Chesterfield Community Development Building, 9800 Government Center Pkwy. Information: chesterfield.gov/seniorevent Contact: 768-7878 or [email protected].
THE ACOUSTIC CONCERT SERIES – 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Central Library. Free concert. Jeni & Billy. Original songs in the old-time tradition tell the story of Jeni’s home and family in Jewel Ridge, Virginia.
APRIL 22
EARTH DAY
INTRODUCTION TO CHAINMAIL – 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Central Library. Learn an ancient art that can be used to make everything from epic jewelry to mighty armor! All tools and supplies provided, plus enough rings for you to keep on working at home. Registration is required and began April 8, library.chesterfield.gov
APRIL 23
REENACTMENT OF JOHN WILKES BOOTH – 12 p.m. Free event. The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia present special event at Historic Magnolia Grange House Museum. Costumed interpreter and reenactor Jason Jones will portray John Wilkes Booth, assassin of President Abraham Lincoln. The program will reveal the thoughts and rationalizations that led to Booth’s violent actions as he was on the run eluding capture in April of 1865.
EXPLORE THE MYSTERIOUS ART OF SCENT COMBINATIONS – 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Henricus Historical Park will host a hands-on workshop that delves into the art of perfume. Participants will learn the history of perfume and how personal fragrances were made in the past. This workshop also will explore how perfumes are made, enabling participants to sample scents of many different and unique feminine and masculine fragrances. There also will be an opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind signature scent to bottle, seal and take home. Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Rd. Call 748-1611 to reserve a spot. For more information, visit www.Henricus.org.
APRIL 25
BROWN BAG PAGE TURNERS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP – 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Central Library. “After I’m Gone” by Laura Lippman will be discussed.
COMMITTEE ON THE FUTURE – 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Advises the Board of Supervisors on possible changes in governmental structure, revisions to fiscal year. Room 501, Lane B. Ramsey Administration Building, 9901 Lori Rd.
CELEBRATE MONEY SMART WEEK – 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. – Money Smart Week, April 24-30, is a great time to review your financial status, take steps to improve your financial situation and progress toward financial security. Chesterfield County Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension, 6807 Mimms Loop Free workshop. Peregistration is encouraged. For more information call Linda Jackson Cole, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent, 804-751-4401 or [email protected].
APRIL 26
ZIKA VIRUS INFORMATION – 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Meadowdale Library. Presented by the Virginia Department of Health.
WHAT’S THE BUZZ ABOUT BEES? – 10:30 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. Central Library. Explore the world of bees with beekeeper Terry Rosvall. Learn about how bees grow, the work they do, and why they are important for our world. Recommended for children in preschool through kindergarten and their parents.
CCPL CHESS CLUB – All ages, all skill levels are welcome. 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Meadowdale Library.
APRIL 27
BOARD OF SUPERVISOR’S MEETING – 3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Rd. The public meeting for the afternoon session will begin at 3 p.m., break at 5 p.m. for dinner, and then resume at 6:30 p.m.
