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That was then... JFK, LBJ, CIVIL RIGHTS Weekly Calendar

NOV CHESTERFIELD NEEDLEWORK FRIENDS – 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
8 Chester Library Chester Small Room. Knit, crochet, socialize, and
share your techniques with others. All skill levels are welcome.
WED
INTRODUCTION TO 3D PRINTING- 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Meadowdale
Library Meadowdale Meeting Room. Learn to use computer-aided
design (CAD) software to create just about anything. Open to all ages.
Register online at library.chesterfield.gov.

NOV MEADOWDALE TALES BOOK CLUB – 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
9 Meadowdale Library Meadowdale Meeting Room. “One Amazing
Thing” by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni will be discussed. No
registration needed.
THU

NOV
A lot was done, a lot was undone 10 VETERANS DAY - Official holiday observed annually that honors
military veterans. Federal, state, and county offices closed.
After Election Day, you start thinking In Virginia it was slow going. Busing
about history and what governors, was a tough nut to crack even though FRI
lawmakers or even Presidents have the 1964 Supreme Court ordered Prince NOV CHESTERFIELD COUNTY ANNUAL VETERANS DAY
accomplished. Those in government in Edward County schools reopened after MEMORIAL CEREMONY - 2 p.m. Celebrate Veterans Day
Chesterfield County went from Southern they closed white schools rather than admit 11 and honor those who have served. Navy Commander Heather H.
Democrats to Republican due to, for the African Americans. Quilenderino, Operations Officer, at Fleet Weather Center, will be the
most part, desegregation. While local citizens groups form SAT guest speaker. Music will be performed by the Thomas Dale High
John F. Kennedy broke the ceiling that including here in Chester, to object to School band and the L.C. Bird High School chorus. Chesterfield
held historic icons. desegregation, Governor Lynwood Holton County Historic 1917 Courthouse Green, 10011 Iron Bridge Road. For
We still quote one of the more famous (father in-law of Tim Kaine) enrolls his more information, call 796-7156 or e-mail chsvexecutivemanager@
axioms “Ask not what your country can do children into previously all-black schools gmail.com.
for you — ask what you can do for your in Richmond. Busing for racial balance HOPS IN THE PARK – Noon to 6 p.m. In collaboration with
country” began in 1970. Capital Ale House, the Henricus Foundation presents the third annual
Some presidents are philosophic Martin Luther King twisted the arm
while others are doers. Kennedy was of LBJ to put muscle behind the 1964 Civil Hops in the Park festival at Henricus Historical Park. Visit www.
HopsInThePark.com for more information.
assassinated in 1963. His Vice President, Rights Act and it passed.
Lyndon B. Johnson, with much trepidation, By 1968 all public colleges now
took the highest position in government admitting both black and white students SEWING MACHINE BASICS FOR ADULTS – 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
and quickly became a doer saying he were the precurserors to private colleges NOV Chester Library Chester Combined Room A & B. Learn the basics
wanted to finish the work that JFK had that follow. In the same year the Supreme 13 of sewing and work on a small pillowcase or placemat project. All
started. Court ends "freedom of choice" plans. materials will be provided, including sewing machines (but you may
He twisted enough arms to win the In 1969 courts end state tuition MON
Civil Rights Act, despite recalcitrant fellow grants to children attending segregated bring your own). For adults 18 and older. Each class is the same;
sign up for just one class. Registration begins two weeks before each
Southern Democrats and the knowledge academies. Grants cost taxpayers $20 program date.
that he was sacrificing the South as a million.
source of Democratic votes for at least a Carver High School continued as an MEADOWDALE MEDITATION HOUR – 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
generation. He outlined and won passage all-black school until integration in 1970, Meadowdale Library Meadowdale Meeting Room
of the “War on Poverty,” perhaps the but then slipped back in 1980 and included Don’t let Monday get you down. Join us for an hour of uninterrupted
most significant social justice legislation income segregation as well. quiet time and some peace of mind. Space, mats, and ambience
in our history. He signed into law bills In 1986 Norfolk became first city provided. No registration required.
establishing national wilderness areas and in the country to end busing for racial
parks and other environmental protections. balance.
NOV BRIDGE PLAYERS – 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church,
13028 Harrowgate Rd. Experienced players welcome. Details: (804)
Village News 14 526-0026.

TUE CCPL CHESS CLUB – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Meadowdale Library.
Learn to play the beautiful game of chess in a relaxed, stress-free
Publisher: Linda Fausz Managing Editor: Mark Fausz environment. Join the club and meet others who enjoy the game. All
Account Executive: Tyler Fausz Copy Editor: Steven Miles ages are welcome.
Columnists:
Pete Hypes, Walter Wilson, Gena Lashley GRACE CAFE –- 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. Free weekly dinners, open to
Sports Editor: Josh Mathews Contributing Writers: Melissa Wilfong, Becky Robinette Wright, Danielle Ozbat everyone at Chester Presbyterian Church 3424 W. Hundred Road,
Details: 748-4636.
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