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That was then... Home Ec Weekly Calendar

DEC A TASTE OF ART – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chester Library. No registration
2 required. Celebrate the arts with fun for all ages.
JINGLE BELL BAZAAR – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ecoff Elementary School
SAT 5200 Ecoff Avenue. PTA fund-raiser.
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! - 11 a.m. to noon. Ettrick-Matoaca
Library Ettrick-Matoaca Meeting Room. Learn how to easily create
high-quality videos with One Button Studio. No experience needed.
Register online at library.chesterfield.gov.

“A NUTCRACKER CHRISTMAS” HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE – 1
p.m. to 4 p.m. Join us for Magnolia Grange’s annual Holiday Open
House. See the lavish decorations in every room, including nutcrackers
displayed throughout, and docents dressed as characters from the
story. This family-friendly event features a visit from Santa, music,
Sewing, ironing, cooking, and West Hundred Road and now sits almost refreshments, house tours, a craft for children and discounts in the
home management were once important exactly opposite of its original location, gift shop. At 2 and 3 p.m. there will be readings of “The Nutcracker”
talents for a young lady to learn as she painted red and having a beauty shop. by E.T.A. Hoffmann. The event is free, but donations toward the
approached adulthood and the end of her Ellen Swallow Richards, a Bosto- renovation of the museum would be appreciated. Magnolia Grange
high school years. Fast food in the 1950s nian, served as the first president of the House-Museum, 10020 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield. For more
and ’60s was not quite the thing yet, and American Home Economics Associa- information call 748-1498.
home cooking helped make those living tion, and she was instrumental in com-
in “Home Sweet Home.” ing up with the term “home economics” DEC FREE FLU SHOT CLINIC - Chesterfield Health District 10 a.m. to
Chesterfield secured a County Ag- in 1899. 2:30 p.m. Meadowdale Library. Meadowdale Meeting Room. The
ricultural Agent in 1914. He conducted Chesterfield schools have changed 4 vaccine will be offered to anyone three years old and older on a first-
demonstrations for farmers on improved the focus as well as the name, home ec MON come, first-served basis. The Chesterfield Health Department is offering
agricultural techniques. He also allowed is now called “Family and Consum- these shots for free as part of an emergency preparedness drill. No
for the beginning of the first home eco- er Sciences.” Its curriculum is goal insurance information is required.
nomics demonstations at Thomas Dale achievement, responsibilities within the
High School. family, and accountability for personal MEADOWDALE MEDITATION HOUR – 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Shortly thereafter, home ec became safety and health. Classes also explore Meadowdale Library Meadowdale Meeting Room
a major part of the curriculum for the and practice financial management, Don’t let Monday get you down. Join us for an hour of uninterrupted
young ladies. clothing maintenance, food prepara- quiet time and some peace of mind. Space, mats, and ambience
Chesterfield’s new full time hire in tion, positive and caring relationships provided. No registration required.
1927. She worked throughout the coun- with others, and self-assessment as re- DEC
ty on modern methods of housekeeping. lated to career exploration. JOINT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS/SCHOOL BOARD/COUNTY
The home ec club moved into its own 5 LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION MEETING – 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The
clubhouse about then, Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors will hold a joint meeting.
seen in the photo with the TUE Chesterfield Career and Technical Center at Hull, 13900 Hull Street
Road, Midlothian.
club members gathered
out front. BRIDGE PLAYERS – 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church,
The building behind 13028 Harrowgate Road. Experience players welcome. Details: (804)
is the old Thomas Dale. 526-0026.
It was razed later and a
new schoolhouse was CCPL CHESS CLUB – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Meadowdale Library.
built ,which is now of the Learn to play the beautiful game of chess in a relaxed, stress-free
Ninth Grade campus. The environment. Join the club and meet others who enjoy the game. All
home ec building still ex- ages are welcome.
HOME EC BUILDING AFTER BEING MOVED ACROSS WEST HUNDRED ROAD. NOW
ists. It was moved across A BEAUTY SHOP. GRACE CAFE –- 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. Free weekly dinners, open to
everyone at Chester Presbyterian Church 3424 W. Hundred Road,
Details: 748-4636.
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Account Executive: Tyler Fausz Copy Editor: Steven Miles WED chamber membership, and social networking. Register online at library.
Columnists: chesterfield.gov.
Pete Hypes, Walter Wilson, Gena Lashley
Sports Editor: Josh Mathews Contributing Writers: Melissa Wilfong, Becky Robinette Wright, Danielle Ozbat CHESTER CHOICES BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP – 10:30 a.m. to
11:30 a.m. Chester Library Chester Combined Room A & B. “A Week
in Winter” by Maeve Binchy will be discussed.
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