SEPTEMBER 7
ICE CREAM SOCIAL – 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. The Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield invites the community to their annual ice cream social. This free event is the kickoff to the 2016 Adventures in Learning program. Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School St.
CHESTER CHOICES BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP – 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Chester Library. “The Heart Goes Last” by Margaret Atwood will be discussed. Registration not required.
CHESTERFIELD FARMERS MARKET – 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Chesterfield County Complex
SEPTEMBER 10
HARVESTING AND USING HERBS IN COLONIAL DAYS – 10 a.m. – Kathy Chain of The Herbs of Happy Hill will discuss the harvesting and uses of herbs during colonial times. Tours of the 1892 Jail and Herb Demonstration Garden at Castlewood (weather permitting). Historical Courthouse Green, Route 10/Iron Bridge Road. For more information or to reserve a seat, call the County Museum at 804-768-7311.
WELLNESS FAIR YOUTH FUNDRAISER – 10 a.m. Grace Lutheran Church, 13028 Harrowgate Rd. Fundraiser for back-to-school. Silent auction. Variety of wellness partners.
JAMES RIVER REGIONAL CLEANUP – 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Volunteers needed for 13 remaining sites. For more information, call 804-748-1567 or e-mail [email protected].
THE BOY SCOUT AMERICAN HERITAGE BADGE WORKSHOP – 10 a.m. until noon. Historic Trinity Church, 10111 Iron Bridge Rd. Workshop fulfills merit badge requirements concerning history and cultural heritage. Prerequisites are required. Call 751-4946 for details.
SOUTHERN KNIGHTS CRUISERS CRUISE-IN – 5 p.m. Hardee’s, 1901 W. Hundred Rd.
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 noon. 7200 Hickory Rd
RICHMOND SYMPHONY CONCERT – 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Pocahontas State Park Heritage Amphitheater, 10301 State Park Rd. Gates open at 5 p.m. Bring a picnic; blankets or lawn chairs are recommended; and no alcohol or glass bottles are allowed. Rain date: Sunday, Sept. 11, 6 p.m. at James River High School. The event is free, there are parking fees. Details: 796-4255
SEPTEMBER 11
YOGA ON THE GREEN FUNDRAISER – 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. 30-minute yoga sessions starting every half hour. 30-plus vendors. Dunking booth, cornhole, kids zone, refreshments. Donations collected to help support Chesterfield Police Foundation.
SEPTEMBER 12
MEADOWDALE BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP – 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. “The Rosie Project” by Graeme Simsion will be discussed. Registration not required.
INTRODUCTION TO 3D PRINTING – 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Central Library. Learn to use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create just about anything, and then print it on their 3D printer. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov.
SEPTEMBER 13
HUMBLE HEARTS HOST THE FINNEYS – 11:30 a.m. John and Frankie, a husband and wife duo singing Christian country. Webber Baptist Church, 7800 Salem Church Rd. The Humble Hearts meets the second Tuesday of every month.
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
SEPTEMBER 14
CHESTERFIELD FARMERS MARKET – 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Chesterfield County Complex. Final day; market closes for the season.
SHELF LIFE – 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Central Library. Take a behind-the-scenes tour and find out how material reaches the shelves of your library. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov.
