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TDHS marches for Nixon OCT COMMUNITY MEETING PLANNED TO DISCUSS FY19
BUDGET – 1:30 p.m. Matoaca District, Ettrick Community Center,
18 20621 Woodpecker Road. 7 p.m. Matoaca High School Library,
17700 Longhouse Lane. Meetings are open to residents to come learn
WED more about the budget, as part of the county’s Building Chesterfield’s
Blueprint initiative. More information is online at blueprint.chesterfield.
gov.

OCT BERMUDA DISTRICT COMMUNITY MEETING- 1:30 p.m. to 2:30
p.m. Dorothy Jaeckle, Bermuda District Supervisor, Carrie Coyner,
19 Bermuda School Board Member. Meetings are open to residents to come
learn more about the budget, as part of the county’s Building Chesterfield’s
THU Blueprint initiative. More information is online at blueprint.chesterfield.
gov. Bensley Community Center, 2900 Drewry’s Bluff Road.
COMPANION SUPPER – 6 p.m. Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School
St. Details: Deanie Clements, 790-1115 or Sarah Allen, 768-8602.

PATRIOTIC FALL CONCERT AT THOMAS DALE HIGH SCHOOL –
7 p.m. The music will be a tribute to American composers. The admission
price is $5.
MEADOWDALE TALES BOOK CLUB -7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meadowdale
Library, Meadowdale Chesterfield Business Suite. “Georgia: A Novel of
Georgia O’Keefe” by Dawn Tripp.

OCT SEWING MACHINE BASICS FOR KIDS – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chester
Library Chester Combined Room A & B
21 Learn how to use a sewing machine and make a project to take home.
All materials will be provided, including sewing machines (or you
SAT may bring your own). For ages 7-12. Registration online at library.
chesterfield.gov.

TEEN ART CLUB – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chester Library Chester Small
Room. Get creative and share your love for self-expression. Bring your
own art project and supplies. For ages 12-18. No registration required.

PUBLIC SAFETY CAREER EXPO – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attend the
expo to learn more about careers in public safety in Chesterfield
County. Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training center, 6610 Public
Safety Way
FROM NEWS-JOURNAL JANUARY 16, 1969
The gubernatorial election is less the first time in 1949, when Harry S. OCT MEADOWDALE MEDITATION HOUR – 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
than three weeks away. The winning sev- Truman was sworn into office, and they Meadowdale Library Meadowdale Meeting Room
en candidates, which includes three from were used extensively during Nixon’s 23 Don’t let Monday get you down. Join us for an hour of uninterrupted
southeast Chesterfield will be sworn into swearing-in. The ceremony was also quiet time and some peace of mind. Space, mats, and ambiance
office on Jan. 13, 2018. transmitted to more people around the provided. No registration required.
Earlier this year, President Donald world to more people by satellite. MON
Trump was sworn-in on Jan. 20. While protests against the Vietnam
Richard Nixon was sworn in on Jan. War haunted Nixon and he worried BETWEEN THE COVERS – 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Chester Library, Chester
20, 1969, and the Thomas Dale High about re-election, the band had played on Combined Room A & B. “A Street Cat Named Bob” by James Bowen
School Band was there to participate in looking toward graduation. will be discussed. No registration to require.
the parade as an estimated one million Crowell finished her article on a
people watched the march down Penn- hopeful note. “There are a few who will OCT LUNCHTIME JAM SESSION AT CHESTER – Noon to 1:30 p.m.
sylvania Avenue. envy the president as he takes his oath, Chester Library, Chester Combined Room A & B. Beginner-friendly,
According to Doris Crowell, the but many will be listening hopefully for 24 informal jam session, focused on old-time music. Bring your instrument
well-known writer from the News-Jour- a message of inspiration and peace.” and play along!(This is a practice session for musicians, not a concert.
nal, “Television cameras were used for TUE All musicians welcome!)

BRIDGE PLAYERS – 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church, 13028
Village News Harrowgate Rd. Experience players welcome. Details: (804) 526-0026.

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Public
Publisher: Linda Fausz Managing Editor: Mark Fausz Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road,
Account Executive: Tyler Fausz Copy Editor: Steven Miles
Columnists: CCPL CHESS CLUB – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Meadowdale Library.
Pete Hypes, Walter Wilson, Gena Lashley Learn to play the beautiful game of chess in a relaxed, stress-free
Sports Editor: Josh Mathews Contributing Writers: Melissa Wilfong, Becky Robinette Wright, Danielle Ozbat environment. Join the club and meet others who enjoy the game. All
ages are welcome.
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