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NOV BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WORK SESSION – 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

15 Lane B. Ramsey Administration Building (Room 502), 9901 Lori Road.

WED
NOV POINTS OF VIEW – 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meadowdale Library
16 Meadowdale Meeting Room. Explore ideas, hear others’ opinions, and
appreciate the diversity of your community. This fall, Meadowdale
Library launches a series of community conversations to explore
THU current issues in a safe and honest space. COMPANION SUPPER
- 6 p.m. Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School St. Details: Deanie
Clements, 790-1115 or Sarah Allen, 768-8602.

“AIDA” SCHOOL EDITION” - 7 p.m. Thomas Dale High School
Auditorium.
NOV
17 “AIDA” SCHOOL EDITION” - 7 p.m. Thomas Dale High School
Auditorium.
FRI
NOV HOLIDAY BAZAAR – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. New Hope Baptist Church,
18 6030 Woodpecker Rd.

Augustus H. Drewry and Mary SAT COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER - Noon to 2
p.m. . Bermuda Baptist, 13912 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Traditional
Thanksgiving meal. Everyone is invited.
This photograph, showing Ma- Richmond Battlefield Park: “Undefended
jor Augustus H. Drewry seated and after the Confederates evacuated Norfolk INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY – 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Enon
surrounded by unknown family and/or and blew up their own ironclad the Virginia Library Enon Meeting Room. Please bring your own digital camera.
friends, was taken in 1899, shortly be- in early May a Union naval advance on For ages 12-17. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov.
fore he passed away. It is believed that Richmond was blocked only by the de-
this photograph was taken at Westover fenses at Drewry’s Bluff, sited ninety feet TEEN ART CLUB – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chester Library Chesterfield
Plantation, Drewry’sfamed home over- above a turn in the river on the west bank, Business Suite. Get creative and share your love for self-expression.
looking the James River. eight miles below the capital. Bring your own art project and supplies. For ages 12-18. Registration
When Drewry, 49, married Mary “This fort, known to the Fed- not required.
Harrison, 24, in 1887 it stands to reason erals as Fort Darling, was built on
that at least Mrs. Harrison would have the land of Augustus Drewry. The MEADOWDALE GAME DAY – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meadowdale
been in the photo. The family of the garrison, commanded by Command- Library Meadowdale Meeting Room. Ready? Set! GAME! Enjoy a day
23rd President of the U.S., Benjamin er Ebenezer Farrand, included the filled with video games, board games, card games and so much more.
Harrison, lived with his family, in- former crew of the Virginia, the
cluding his daughter Mary, adjacent to Southside Heavy Artillery (led by CS
Westover at Berkley Plantation. Captain Augustus Drewry), and other “AIDA” SCHOOL EDITION” - 7 p.m. Thomas Dale High School
About 25 years before Drewry units manning the big guns. The Auditorium.
married Harrison, A farm he owned Confederates had sunk several boats NOV
in the area that has become known as in the bed of the river to block access CONCERT – 6 p.m. Harvesters musical group will perform in concert.
Drewry’s Bluff which played a signifi- to Richmond.” 19 New Hope Baptist Church, 6030 Woodpecker Rd.
cant part in the Civil War conflict on the A resolution from the Confeder-
James and Bermuda Hundred Cam- ate States of America was awarded to SUN
paign; 7,000 were killed in that battle. Drewry for he and his men for thier MEADOWDALE MEDITATION HOUR – 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The Battle at Drewry’s Bluff was a brave and engagement on May 15, NOV Meadowdale Library Meadowdale Meeting Room. Don’t let Monday
naval as much as a ground battle. 1862, which acheived victory over get you down. Join us for an hour of uninterrupted quiet time and some
According to a description by the the ironclad gunboats 20 peace of mind. Space, mats, and ambiance provided. No registration
required.
MON
Village News NOV BRIDGE PLAYERS – 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church,
13028 Harrowgate Rd. Experienced players welcome. Details: (804)

Publisher: Linda Fausz Managing Editor: Mark Fausz 21 526-0026.
Account Executive: Tyler Fausz Copy Editor: Steven Miles CCPL CHESS CLUB – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Meadowdale Library.
Columnists: TUE Learn to play the beautiful game of chess in a relaxed, stress-free
Pete Hypes, Walter Wilson, Gena Lashley environment. Join the club and meet others who enjoy the game. All
Sports Editor: Josh Mathews Contributing Writers: Melissa Wilfong, Becky Robinette Wright, Danielle Ozbat ages are welcome.
GRACE CAFE –- 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. Free weekly dinners, open to
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