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JULY CHESTERFIELD FARMERS MARKET – 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Chesterfield County Government Complex on Mimms Loop, near
26 school board building.

WED CHESTERFIELD NEEDLEWORK FRIENDS – 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Chester Library, Chester Small Room. Knit, crochet, socialize, and
share your techniques with others. All skill levels are welcome.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Work
Session. Lane B. Ramsey Administration Building (Room 502), 9901
Lori Rd. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Public Meeting. Public Meeting Room, 10001
Iron Bridge Rd.

CHINESE SILK PAINTING WORKSHOP – 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
JULY Chester Library, Chester Combined Room A & B. After painting the
background of a long silk scarf, learn how to use a liquid resist to draw
That was then ... Gone Postal 29 images found in traditional Chinese art, including bamboo, fish, birds,
and Chinese characters. Refreshments will be provided. For adults.
SAT Register online at library.chesterfield.gov.
Post offices used to be responsible with that possibly less customer care.
for many things other than delivering One village in Malone, Washing- STELLALUNA STORY TIME BY BAT WORLD – 10:15 a.m. to 11
mail. A post office might have sold ton has to make up for lost post office a.m. Meadowdale Library. 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Enon Library. Meet
stamps that could be used for buying revenue. live bats, including an African fruit bat just like Stellaluna! Find out
certain things. Sometimes the draft Malone, Washington (CNN) -- The what bats eat, where they live, and how important they are to the world.
office was located in the post office. post office in the tiny Washington town Recommended for children 4-10 years old. Register online at library.
In 1939, Martin Whitlow, pictured of Malone sells beer and cigarettes. Live chesterfield.gov.
above with Carl Judson Sloan is on the worms for fishing, too. The boxes for
way to the rail stop at Chester Station fixed-rate shipping are wedged between LOOM WEAVING – 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Enon Library, Enon
to pick up mail and return it to the post racks of beef jerky and $6.99 sunglasses. Meeting Room. Use a loom to make a bookmark as you learn the basics
with the James River Weavers. For adults. Register online at library.
office on what is now on West Hundred The Malone location is what the chesterfield.gov.
Road. U.S. Postal Service has dubbed a “vil-
In the days that Whitlow transport- lage” post office. It’s inside Red’s Hop
ed the mail he may have delivered it to N’ Market, the town mini-mart where EXPLORING MANGA AND ANIME – 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Ettrick-
Matoaca Library, Ettrick-Matoaca Meeting Room. Draw manga and
one Post Office building if the Repu- locals like to buy lottery tickets and a anime like a pro. Experiment with classic and current techniques. For
bicans were in and another, across the case of beer before the weekend. teens 12-17 years old. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov.
street if the other party was in office. It’s the only village post office in
Post offices are changing rapidly; the country, but soon a similar hybrid
their are more contract mail carriers and may be coming to a town near you. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT SERIES AT POCAHONTAS STATE
PARK – YOGI BEAR – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring the family out to the
Pocahontas State Park and enjoy the free summer Family Movie Night
7-DAY WEATHER OUTLOOK series. Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield.
CHESTER FARMERS MARKET – 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Chester
wednesday thursday friday Village Green.
high 98 high 99 high 93
low 75 low 76 low 72 WOOD’S FARMERS MARKET – Woods United Methodist Church –
8 a.m. to noon. 7200 Hickory Rd.
saturday sunday monday
high 88 high 91 high 89 RIVER STREET MARKET – 8 a.m. to noon. 30 River Street, Old
low 69 low 69 low 69 Town Petersburg (next to the Farmers Market building) Petersburg’s
Produce and Arts Market.
tuesday THE BUTTERFLY GUY – 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Ettrick-Matoaca Library,
high 92 last week’s forecast... JULY Ettrick-Matoaca Meeting Room. 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Enon Library, Enon
low 71 98% accurate Meeting Room. 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Chester Library, Chester Meeting Room A
21 & B. Learn about Eastern butterfly species, and how to attract butterflies to your
garden. Jerry Schneider, the Butterfly Guy, will reveal fun facts and explore the
MON migration of the monarchs. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov.
Village News MEADOWDALE MEDITATION HOUR – 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Meadowdale
Library. Drop in and explore meditation at your own pace. Through self-guided
learning and regular practice, you’ll discover how easy it is to achieve peace of
Publisher: Linda Fausz Managing Editor: Mark Fausz mind. We’ll provide the space, mats, and ambience. No registration required.
Account Executive: Tyler Fausz Copy Editor: Steven Miles
Columnists: AUG NATIONAL NIGHT OUT – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Find a National Night Out party
Larry Newman, Pete Hypes, Walter Wilson, Marly Fuller, Gena Lashley near you. Bensley Park (6-9 p.m.) 2900 Drewry’s Bluff Road. Enjoy face
Sports Editor: Josh Mathews Contributing Writers: Becky Robinette Wright, Danielle Ozbat 1 painting, balloon art, inflatables and food. Details: 275-5321. Ettrick Park
(6-8 p.m.) 20621 Woodpecker Road. In cooperation with College
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