SEPTEMBER 28 – BOARD OF SUPERVISON MEETING – 3 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Rd. Sessions typically begin at 3 p.m., break at 5 p.m. for dinner, and then resume at 6:30 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 29 – SAFETALK WORKSHOP – 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Central Library. Central Library Central Meeting Room. This program helps participants learn to identify people who may have thoughts of suicide and connect them with life-saving resources. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov.
SEPTEMBER 30 – FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT – 6:30 p.m. concessions open. Double feature. “Despicable Me” and Minions.” First movie begins at 7:15 p.m. Chester Village Green in front of the Village News office at 11801 Centre St.
OCTOBER 1 – SOUTHERN KNIGHTS CRUISERS CRUISE-IN – 5 p.m. Hardee’s, 1901 W. Hundred Rd.
LEARN TO KNIT – 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. Ettrick-Matoaca Library, Ettrick-Matoaca Meeting Room. Learn beginner knitting techniques as you make a square that can be joined to others to create a blanket, scarf or fingerless mitts. Get one-on-one instruction with “From the Heart” knitters, and discover how this organization uses fiber arts to bring comfort to the community. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov.
SHAKESPEARE SHORTS – 1p.m. until 2 p.m. Enon Library, Enon Meeting Room. To commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, the Chesterfield Children’s Theatre will bring the bard back to life with scenes from his best loved plays. Bring blankets or chairs for this outdoor show (indoors if it rains). Register online at library.chesterfield.gov.
EPPINGTON HERITAGE DAY – 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Eppington Plantation, 14201 Eppes Falls Rd. Experience Colonial-period history at Eppington Plantation. Eppington is a circa 1765 plantation named after the Eppes family, who built the estate. Activities include house tours, period children’s games, period music and dancing, storytelling, craft demonstrations, period vendors, carriage rides and living history. Discover what life was like in Chesterfield during the 18th century. Concessions available. Free. Details: 751-4946 or visitchesterfieldva.com
OCTOBER 3 – INRODUCTION TO YOGA – 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Central Library. Learn the benefits of Yoga and practice beginning positions. Get a free yoga block and continue to practice on your own. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov.
MEADOWDALE BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP – 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. “Go Set a Watchman” by Harper Lee will be discussed. No registration required.
OCTOBER 4 – CHESS CLUB – 6 p.m. until 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 Planning Commission Meeting
ANCESTRY.COM – GET STARTED AT CCPL – 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. Central Library. Discover the world’s largest online family history resource. Learn how to trace your family tree using U.S. census records, city directories and records from military service, marriages, births and deaths. Basic computer skills required. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov.
OCTOBER 5 -CHESTER CHOICES BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP – 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. Chester Library Chester Combined Room A & B. “The Wright Brothers” by David McCullough will be discussed. No registration required.
