JULY 6
CHESTER CHOICES BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP – 10:30 a.m. until Noon. “Mercy Snow” by Tiffany Baker will be discussed. No registration required.
CHESTERFIELD FARMERS MARKET – 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Chesterfield County Complex
JULY 8
THE EMBERS FEATURING CRAIG WOOLARD IN CONCERT – 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. Pocahontas State Park Amphitheater, 10301 State Park Rd. Gates open at 6 p.m. Bring a good pair of dancing shoes and a chair. Concessions available. Free admission, vehicle charge for parking. Details: 748-1992 or [email protected]
BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION – 7 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Brighter Living Assisted Living in partnership with St. James Catholic Church. Collecting non-perishable foods for St. James Food bank as a donation. 5301 Plaza Dr., Hopewell. For more information, Barbara @ 943-3957.
JULY 9
MINING & DRAFTING WITH BRICKS 4 KIDZ – 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Chester and Etrick-Matoaca libraries. Minecraft can help kids learn STEM concepts. Using LEGO bricks, children will build Minecraft shelters, characters and tools in this hands-on introduction to architecture and engineering. For children in grades K-5. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov
NEWBORNS IN NEED – Tri-Cities Chapter – 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Chester Christian Church, 433- Curtis St. Volunteers meet for a brief fellowship meeting, a show-and-tell of ideas, and a project workshop such s sewing baby quilts. For more information, Mary or James at 804-681-0131.
CHESTER FARMERS MARKET – 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Chester Village Green Drive and Centre Street.
WOODS UMC FARMERS MARKET – 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. 7200 Hickory Rd.
JULY 11
MEADOWDALE BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP – 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. “Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline will be discussed. No registration required.
FREE SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM –11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. At the following libraries: Chester, Ettrick/Matoaca on Tuesday and Wednesday; Meadowdale on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday through July 27. For children 18-years-old and younger.
JULY 12
ZONING OLD WEST HUNDRED ROAD AND ROUTE 10 – 6:30 p.m. Proposed office storage/business zoning. A neighborhood meeting has been scheduled at at the Chester Library located at 11800 Centre Street to discuss zoning Case 16SN0572, in additional discussion about the recent balloon test to identify the hight of the building will take place.
CCPL CHESS CLUB – 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Meadowdale Library. Learn to play chess in a relaxed, stress-free environment, or meet others who enjoy the game. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
GRACE CAFÉ – 5:30 until 7 p.m. Free weekly dinners, open to everyone at Chester Presbyterian Church 3424 W. Hundred Road, Details: 748-4636
JULY 13
WHOLE GRAINS – 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Come learn about the benefits of eating whole grains daily and the difference between whole grains and refined grains. Participants will enjoy a healthy snack and experience low-impact exercises to increase physical activity, an important component of weight management and health. Attendees will receive a free health guide with recipes and tips for healthy living. Senior Advocate’s Office, Chesterfield Community Development Building, 9800 Government Center Pkwy. For more information visit chesterfield.gov/seniorevents or contact Senior Advocate’s Office, 804-768-7878 or [email protected]
VETERANS PINNING CEREMONY – 2:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Commonwealth at Chesterfield 4931 Ridgedale Parkway, Richmond
