MAY 4
CHESTER CHOICES BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP – Chester Library. 10:30 a.m. until Noon. “The Reader” by Bernard Schlink will be discussed. No registration required.
CHESTERFIELD TRIAD SENIOR DAY – 7:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Victory Tabernacle Church, 11700 Genito Road, Midlothian. The annual Chesterfield Triad Senior Day is an opportunity for residents to visit with local businesses and non-profit organizations who provide services to older adults. This free event also will have musical entertainment provided by Lynne Carnes of the Old Dominion Barn Dance, and a safety awareness program called a Touch of Cane Fu by Vickie Gaffney. Information: http://chesterfield.gov/seniorevents For more information call 768-7878 or email [email protected].
MAY 5
COMPANION SUPPER – 6 p.m. Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School St. Details: Deanie Clements, 790-1115 or SUBSTAIN OUR COMMUNITIES COMMITTEE – 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. Chesterfield County Airport Conference Room B, 7511 Airfield Dr., North Chesterfield.The Sustain Our Communities Committee identifies best practices and disseminates information to individuals and organizations to maintain or improve communities.
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION – 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Rooms A & B, Community Development Building, 9800 Government Center Pkwy. The Commission is a panel of County citizens who will act as a liaison between the public, the Board of Supervisors, and the County Administration. The Commission will review public input concerning parks and recreation facility development and programs and will work closely with the Department of Parks and Recreation to advise on long-range planning, policy, direction, and other critical issues.
The Chairman’s Workshop meets at 6:30 p.m. as needed.
THE ACOUSTIC CONCERT SERIES – 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Central Library. Free concert. John Turner, Ten-time National Scottish Fiddling Champion.
MAY 6
CHESTER LIONS CLUB WHITE CANE FUNDRAISER – This Spring the Chester Lions will be at the north door of Kroger (the W. Hundred end) on Route 1 (a.k.a. Jefferson Davis Highway}; the WalMart on Ironbridge Road (Rt. 10) and Kroger Market Place, past the WalMart on Ironbridge Road, towards Chesterfield.
SPRING GREENHOUSE SALE – 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. 6819 Mimms Loop. (on sidewalk between the Administration and County Museum buildings) Sponsored by Chesterfield Life Changing Academy.
MAY 7
CHESTER LIONS CLUB WHITE CANE FUNDRAISER – This Spring the Chester Lions will be at the north door of Kroger (the W. Hundred end) on Route 1 (a.k.a. Jefferson Davis Highway}; the WalMart on Ironbridge Road (Rt. 10) and Kroger Market Place, past the WalMart on Ironbridge Road, towards Chesterfield.
TIRE AMNESTY DAY – 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Don’t throw your tires away. Recycle them at this free event for Chesterfield County residents only. Only one visit per household and a limit of five tires per household. Participants must show proof of residency, such as a driver’s license, water bill, etc. The only tires accepted will be bike, car and light truck – no tractor tires. Tires may be on or off their rims. No tires accepted after 1 p.m. Southern Area Convenience Center, 6700 Landfill Dr. For more information – Anti-Litter Manager Pam Cooper, 751-2227 or [email protected].
ROCKETRY: GOING BALLISTIC – Central Library. 10:30 a.m. until Noon. Program for teens and young adults. Learn about aerodynamics and ballistics. Build and launch your own rocket and see how high it goes. Register at library.chesterfield.gov
STOP-MOTION ANIMATION – Ettrick/Matoaca Library. 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Teens program. Learn how stop-motion animation films are made. Write, direct and animate your own movie. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov
MAY 8
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
MAY 9
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.
