JULY 13
WHOLE GRAINS – 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Senior Advocate’s Office, Chesterfield Community Development Building, 9800 Government Center Pkwy. Learn about the benefits of eating whole grains daily and the difference between whole grains and refined grains. Attendees will receive a healthy snack and a health guide with recipes and tips for healthy living. For more information contact Senior Advocate’s office at 804-768-7878.
CHESTERFIELD FARMERS MARKET – 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Chesterfield County Complex
JULY 14
All county libraries will reopen on each Thursday beginning in the fall. Central Library is the only library open on Thursdays until then. Our apologies for the error in last week’s issue.
JULY 15
No events scheduled.
JULY 16
GOLD IS THE NEW PINK: GOLDIEBLOX ENGINEERING CLUB– 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Chester Library. Girls will collaborate on engineering a GoldieBlox project, gaining confidence in their abilities and the inspiration to pursue science and math. Recommended for girls five to nine years old. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov
YOUR WILD BACKYARD – 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Central Library. Learn about the wild behavior that happens in your own backyard. Meet rescued birds and animals, including a turkey vulture, owls, hawks, turtles, snakes, an opossum, and a tarantula. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov
TEEN DRAWING CAMP – 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Chester Library. Learn the basics of drawing with Chris Blackmon. For teens 12 through 17 years old. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov
MAGIC SHOW AND LEARN WITH MR. FANTASTIC – 11 a.m. until noon. Meadowdale Library. Learn showmanship techniques and the art of illusion in this interactive magic show. For children in grades K-5. No registration required.
INTRODUCTION INTO 3D PRINTING – 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. Central Library. Learn to use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create just about anything, and print it on a 3D printer. Open to all ages. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov
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 17
No events scheduled.
JULY 18
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 19
ANCESTRY.COM GET STARTED AT CCPL – 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. Central Library. 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
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 20
HOW SWEET IT IS – Limiting Sugar in your Diet – 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. – Learn about how foods high in sugar sneak into our diet and effective ways to reduce them. Free snack and health guide. For more information contact Senior Advocate’s office at 804-768-7878.
