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NOV CHESTER CHOICES BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP - 10:30 a.m.
to noon. Chester Library Chester Combined Room A & B. “Mr.
1 Jefferson’s Women” by Jon Kukla will be discussed. No registration
required.
WED
NOV COMPANION SUPPER – 6 p.m. Chester Baptist Church, 4317 School
2 St. Details: Deanie Clements, 790-1115 or Sarah Allen, 768-8602.

THU
NOV SUSHI 101 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ettrick-Matoaca Library Ettrick-
Matoaca Meeting Room
4 Learn about sushi from a CCPS culinary teacher and how to make it at
home. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov
SAT
EXAMPLE OF A COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER FROM SAGINAW, MICHIGAN JUNIOR ENGINEERS – 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Enon Library Enon
Editors note: I visited the Lions Club in automatically call a town or city a Meeting Room. Explore the six simple machines. Act as an engineer as
Chester last week and I really didn’t have community. But, one thing people you invent your own hand-made mini-machine. For ages 6-9. Register
anything to say. I thought I’ll just stand up living in geopolitical units are more online at library.chesterfield.gov.
there and stare. Then I realized that Doris likely to have in common is the
Crowell the stawart of the 1960s local news- newspaper they read. At a time when
paper the News Journal may be something large newspapers are facing serious NOV SEWING MACHINE BASICS FOR ADULTS – 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
the Lions would want to hear about and see. Chester Library Chester Combined Room A & B. Learn the basics
Let me allow the following to tell you how declines in circulation, small, weekly 5
small local newspapers can work for a com- newspapers with circulations fewer of sewing and work on a small pillowcase or placemat project. All
munity. than 50,000 remain popular, with MON materials will be provided, including sewing machines (but you may
As John Dewey pointed out in little fluctuation in their numbers. 3 bring your own). For adults, 18 and older. Each class is the same, sign
1916, “There is more than a verbal Looking critically at historical up for just one class. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov.
tie between the words common, community newspapers can shed
community, and communication.” light on their continued popularity. MEADOWDALE MEDITATION HOUR – 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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But what exactly is the tie? This paper examines one weekly Meadowdale Library Meadowdale Meeting Room
Because the definition of community community newspaper, The News Don’t let Monday get you down. Join us for an hour of uninterrupted
is largely contested by scholars, and Leader, of Laurel, Maryland, at a quiet time and some peace of mind. Space, mats, and ambiance
because people seemingly share less time of critical change for many provided. No registration required.
and less in common when going about communities in American—the NOV
their individual lives, understanding years following World War II. These ELECTION DAY – Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Know
the role that communication plays changes, which are further detailed 7 what’s on your ballot. Your ballot will include choices for: Governor,
in this trio is worthy of attention. throughout the paper, include a rapid Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General Member, and House of
And there is, perhaps, no better and steady increase in population TUE Delegates
place to study these connections in Laurel, located midway between BRIDGE PLAYERS – 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church,
than in an examination of the Baltimore, MD and Washington D.C. 13028 Harrowgate Rd. Experience players welcome. Details: (804)
community newspaper. According to Following WWII, Laurel became 526-0026.
David Paul Nord, “communities are a burgeoning suburb. Increases in
built, maintained, and wrecked in population brought with it many CCPL CHESS CLUB – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Meadowdale Library.
communication.” challenges, including a housing Learn to play the beautiful game of chess in a relaxed, stress-free
Most community newspapers crunch, an increase in crime and a environment. Join the club and meet others who enjoy the game. All
serve geo-political units like cities, perceived loss of strong community ages are welcome.
towns, or neighborhoods—areas life. Additionally, advances in GRACE CAFE –- 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. Free weekly dinners, open to
with arbitrary borders where chances transportation (the construction of everyone at Chester Presbyterian Church 3424 W. Hundred Road,
are likely that people share little new railroads and highways) were Details: 748-4636.
more than their location in common; changing the ways people interacted
in other words, we might not with their local communities. NOV CHESTERFIELD NEEDLEWORK FRIENDS – 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Chester Library Chester Small Room. Knit, crochet, socialize and share
Village News 8 your techniques with others. All skill levels are welcome.
INTRODUCTION TO 3 D PRINTING – 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Meadowdale
WED
Library Meadowdale Meeting Room. Learn to use computer-aided
Publisher: Linda Fausz Managing Editor: Mark Fausz design (CAD) software to create just about anything. Open to all ages.
Account Executive: Tyler Fausz Copy Editor: Steven Miles
Columnists:
Pete Hypes, Walter Wilson, Gena Lashley
Sports Editor: Josh Mathews Contributing Writers: Melissa Wilfong, Becky Robinette Wright, Danielle Ozbat

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