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NOV Thanksgiving Holiday for the county library. The library closes at 5
22 p.m.

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NOV BLACK FRIDAY – Early holiday shopping.
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As Chester was being established as NOV
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a village, private schools followed 27 BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP – 1 p.m.

Education and its study partner, schools, have enlightened us since at least to 2 p.m. Chester Library Chester Combined Room A & B. “Fates and
Furies” by Lauren Groff will be discussed. No registration required.
300 BC in American and the Sumerians as far back as 3500 BC. The King’s MON
School is a selective British co-educational independent school for both day and
boarding pupils in the English city of Canterbury in Kent, founded in 597 AD. MEADOWDALE MEDITATION HOUR – 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
In 1858, Chester acquired two private schools, although they opened in the Meadowdale Library Meadowdale Meeting Room
fall and a church was organized the following year, according to Francis Lutz’s, Don’t let Monday get you down. Join us for an hour of uninterrupted
“Chesterfield- An Old Virginia County.” quiet time and some peace of mind. Space, mats, and ambience
“One school was named Miss Minor’s Female Academy and the other the provided. No registration required.
Chester Male Academy. The family and boarding department of the girls’ school
was handled by Mrs. Minor, while the literary department was under the direction
of Miss Ada Myron Minor aided by her sisters and other competent instructors
including James N. Moore who taught Greek, Latin, French and German, as well as NOV LUNCHTIME JAM SESSION AT CHESTER – 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
drawing, music, and painting were among the courses offered,” Lutz wrote. Chester Library Chester Combined Room A & B. Beginner-friendly,
“The location is remarkable, healthful, and eligible and is very accessible,” 28 informal jam session, focused on old-time music. Bring your instrument
the school prospectus pointed out. Board, including washing, lights, and fuel for a and play along. (This is a practice session for musicians, not a concert.
nine-month session was $150. TUE All musicians welcome!)
James M. Moon, graduate of the University of Virginia, was in charge of
the Chester Male Academy, which was sponsored by a “company of gentlemen” BRIDGE PLAYERS – 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church,
represented by A.H. Drewry, Henry A. Winfree, Dr. John Howlett, John A. 13028 Harrowgate Rd. Experience players welcome. Details: (804)
Coleman, and John O. Perdue. 526-0026.
“The school is in a healthy and refined neighborhood and is intended to be
a first-class school for preparation for the University or for useful and scientific CCPL CHESS CLUB – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Meadowdale Library.
pursuit,” the sponsors said. Board was offered at the school or “with pleasant Learn to play the beautiful game of chess in a relaxed, stress-free
families in the neighborhood” for $100 for a ten-month session, this including environment. Join the club and meet others who enjoy the game. All
lights and washing. ages are welcome.
The war probably caused the suspension of these educational ventures.
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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