JANUARY 13
JEFFERSON DAVIS ASSOCIATION JANUARY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the BizWorks, 2545 Bellwood Rd. Guest speaker will be: Chris Lane, Guardians – Chris and Stacy Lane’s work alongside those living in trailer courts and motels along the Jeff Davis . This is a catered lunch – $10. RSVP to: [email protected]
HOW DO I GET MY GED? – Meadowdale Library. 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. Join CCPS Adult Continuing Education teachers to learn more about the GED process.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING – 3 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Rd. Chesterfield County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors elected by district. The Board of Supervisors appoints a county administrator who directs the county’s day-to-day operations. Sessions typically begin at 3 p.m., break at 5 p.m. for dinner, and then resume at 6:30 p.m. The Board will adopt its meeting schedule for 2016.
JANUARY 14
POST-CIVIL WAR LECTURE SERIES – Henricus Historical Park. 251 Henricus Park Rd. 7 p.m. Church Meeting Hall. Henricus Historical Park will examine what life was like for Confederate soldiers after the Civil War with the “After Four Years of Arduous Service” lecture. Following the surrender in 1865, Confederate soldiers made long journeys home to rebuild, both emotionally and physically. The panel discussion will look at the lives of soldiers, families, communities and organizations of the immediate post war Virginia and former Confederacy. This special series of lectures is free of charge and brought to you by several regional partners including Henricus Historical Park, Chesterfield County, Henrico Recreation and Parks, Hanover Tavern and Richmond National Battlefield Park. Details: 748-1611 or Henricus.org
THOMAS DALE HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND CONCERT – 7 p.m. The jazz band dance company of the Specialty Center for the Visual and Performing Arts will present a collaborative concert. Main Campus Auditorium. For more information, call 768-6245.
JANUARY 15
LEE-JACKSON DAY- County Offices Closed.
JANUARY 16
MIXED MEDIA ART: That’s Me!: Portraits. – Enon Library. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. VMFA workshop where students will use a mixed-media approach, including monoprint, chine colle, collage and stamping to construct a self-portrait that captures their identity and puts it on display. No drawing experience necessary. Workshop for teens, 12 – 17 years old. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov.
PRINT YOUR OWN UKULELE! – Central Library. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m. Three-part course. Learn the basics of 3-D printing and choose a ukulele design to be custom printed. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov.
DADS AND DAUGHTERS BRAIDING CLASS – Meadowdale Library. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Dads, learn the ropes of styling your daughter’s hair. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov
LEFTOVER GARDENING – Ettrick-Matoaca Library. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Learn how to recycle your groceries and get more from your vegetable patch or window garden this spring. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov
ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK – 7 p.m. Thomas Dale High School. Winter Wonderland Dance Fundraiser sponsored by the Shepherd’s Center of Chesterfield. Fee. Door Prizes. Details: www.shepcenter.org
JANUARY 18
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY – County Offices Closed.
JANUARY 19
CCPL CHESS CLUB – All ages, all skill levels are welcome. 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Meadowdale Library.
GRACE CAFÉ – Free weekly dinners 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Open to everyone. Chester Presbyterian Church, 3424 W. Hundred Rd. Details: 748-4636.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY FORUM – The school board wants to hear from community members as the search begins for the next superintendent. 7 p.m. – Manchester High School for the Matoaca District.
AMERICAN RED CROSS KNIT/CROCHET CLASSES – 10 a.m. Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School St. Details, Linda Southward, 779-3453.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY FORUM – The school board wants to hear from community members as the search begins for the next superintendent. 7 p.m. – Carver Middle School for the Bermuda District and 7 p.m. – Meadowbrook High School for the Dale District.
