Events
Changing Gears: Art center moves to a more public presence
Evoking a spiritual and emotional response to those who participate in a presentation of all art forms, it is well known that visual art, music, dance and performance art is an aesthetic elevator for those who observe and are engaged by it.
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Wednesday, February 1
Chester Choices Book Discussion Group. “Rebecca” by Daphne du Maurier will be discussed. Chester Library. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Coretta Scott King Tea presented by the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia. 1 p.m. Historic Magnolia Grange Plantation House Museum. Fee and reservations. Details: 796-1479.
Coach offering workshops for early-childhood educators beginning Jan. 28
COACH, Chesterfield County’s Coalition for Active Children, will be offering three “I Am Moving, I Am Learning” workshops in 2012. These workshops teach early-childhood educators (those working in preschools or in other early-childhood programs) ways that they can incorporate movement and healthier nutrition in their children’s daily routines.
Parks and rec programs aim to keep county active this winter
The Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering a series of programs to help kids and adults stay active this winter. On Saturday, Feb. 11, from 7:30-10 p.m., kids aged 7-11 years can bounce to their hearts’ content at the Winter Blues Party.
Free dental care day returns to Chester for 6th year
The Chester area dental office of doctors Tony and John Agapis will host a free day of dental care for the sixth straight year as part of an annual Dentistry From The Heart (DFTH) event on Friday, Feb. 17, at 2480 Osborne Road in Chester.
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Wednesday, January 25
Wellness Orientation Workshop (WOW). FREE class to learn about health care NOT sick care.
Limited Space. Please RSVP to 796-3221 www.chesterchiropractic.com.
The Shepherd Center of Chesterfield Winter Adventures in Learning classes continue. 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Chester Baptist Church. School St. For more information call 706-6689 or email shepcenter@gmail.com
Chesterfield Historical Society opens Black History Month exhibit
The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) will honor Black History Month with the opening of a new exhibit on oral histories entitled “FourScore and More, Part II” at the County Museum, 6813 Mimms Loop in the Chesterfield County government complex.
Gather: an evening of dance
Dance companies from universities throughout Virginia and North Carolina will convene on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 8 p.m., in the Thomas Dale High School main auditorium, for “Gather: an Evening of Dance.”
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Wednesday, January 18
American Red Cross Web of Hope Knit/Crochet classes. 10 a.m. Chester Baptist Church. School St. For more information call Angela Guastella at 530-0871 or Linda Southward at 779-3453.
The Shepherd Center of Chesterfield Winter Adventures in Learning classes continue. 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Chester Baptist Church. School St. For more information call 706-6689 or email shepcenter@gmail.com
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Wednesday, January 11
The Shepherd Center of Chesterfield Winter Adventures in Learning classes begin. 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Chester Baptist Church. School St. For more information call 706-6689 or email shepcenter@gmail.com
Downloadable Digital eBooks. Central Library. 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. To register visit library.chesterfield.gov or call 751-CCPL.
Early Literacy Story Times – Winter/Spring 2012. Enon Library 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Chester Library – 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.