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PAST THROUGH ARCHAEOLOGY
JAN INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE GENEALOGY RESEARCH – 10
Saturday, Jan. 27, 11 a.m. Discover life in a.m. to 11 a.m. Meadowdale Library. Learn how to conduct and
early 19th century Chesterfield County with 24 organize your genealogical research using free online tools, including
historical interpreter Bill Doerken. Explore Ancestry Library Edition.
the work of an archaeologist and practice WED SPECIAL STORY TIME WITH THOMAS DALE MUSIC
using hands-on methods and tools. This will STUDENTS – 10:50 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Chester Library Chester
involve digging for artifacts, evaluating them and then solving the puzzle of Combined Room A & B. In this special presentation, story time will
“mending” pottery shards. Chesterfield County Museum, 6813 Mimms Loop, come to life with music from Thomas Dale High School students.
Chesterfield. Family-friendly fun for ages 6 and over. While the event is free,
donations are welcome. Contact: County Museum, 768-7311, or visit http:// CHESTERFIELD NEEDLEWORK FRIENDS – 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
chesterfieldhistory.com. - Chester Library Chester Combined Room A & B. Knit, crochet,
socialize, and share your techniques with others. All skill levels are
AN EVENING WITH welcome.
DR. ERICA ARMSTRONG DUNBAR BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING – 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Chesterfield
County Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Rd.
Saturday, Jan. 27. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meadowdale Library Meadowdale Meeting
Room. Dr. Erica Armstrong Dunbar is the author of “Never
Caught: The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of Their JAN CODE ALL THE THINGS! – 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Meadowdale
Runaway Slave, Ona Judge.” Dr. Dunbar presents a startling Library, Meadowdale Meeting Room. Learn how coding applies to
everything from navigating around obstacles to making a peanut butter
and eye-opening look into America’s First Family, and 25 and jelly sandwich (peanut-averse, be of good cheer; no actual peanuts
the powerful narrative of Ona Judge, George and Martha will be used).
Washington’s runaway slave who risked it all to escape the THUR
nation’s capital and reach freedom. Never Caught, as of this HOW DOES MY GARDEN GROW? Rich Earth, Helping Nature
writing, is a National Book Award shortlist finalist in the category of non-fiction. Work Her Magic – 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enon Library, Enon Meeting Room.
A book sale and signing will take place after the event. Register online at library. In this three-class series, learn gardening basics for safety and comfort,
chesterfield.gov. as well as how to prune and compost. Registration begins two weeks
before each program.
PERFECT YOUR PITCH DOWNSIZING TIPS AND CHALLENGES – 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Chesterfield Council on Aging. A representative from Legacy Navigator
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Meadowdale Library, Meadowdale will share ideas to consider when downsizing, whether that be to
Meeting Room. When you’re starting a business, you a smaller home, apartment or an assisted-living arrangement.Mast
must be able to tell your story in several formats and Auditorium at Lucy Corr Village, 6800 Lucy Corr Blvd., Chesterfield.
settings: the elevator speech when you’re networking, Information: chesterfield.gov/seniorevents Details: 768-7878 or
the sales presentation for meetings with prospects, and SeniorAdvocate@chesterfield.gov.
the YouTube video for your website. In this interactive
workshop, presentation coach Joan Bowling helps you
create engaging, conversational pitches that will open the
door to sales and success.This program is presented in JAN LITTLE RED AND THE GINGERBREAD MAN – 10:30 a.m. to
partnership with SCORE Richmond. Registration is required 11:15 a.m. Ettrick-Matoaca Library Ettrick-Matoaca Meeting Room.
and available through www.richmond.score.org (click on 27 Join Little Red as she pursues a mischievous gingerbread cookie
Take a Workshop). A registration fee of $25 will be due at through the woods of Grandma’s house in this fairy tale puppet show.
registration. SAT For ages 2-8. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov
A HEART FOR CRAFTING
MAD SCIENCE: HARNESSING HEAT – 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Ettrick-
Dunlop House Assisted Living will host a pillow crafting party Thursday, February Matoaca Library Ettrick-Matoaca Meeting Room. Boil liquid with your
8 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. This free event will provide hands, see an underwater volcano, and get a taste of what happens to
instruction and materials. The crafts will be no-sew, heart sugar when it’s heated and cooled! For grades K-6. Register online at
shaped pillows and clothing protectors. We will present library.chesterfield.gov. Please register all children who will attend the
these items to our memory care residents. Please RSVP program, but parents do not need to register.
by February 6 to Dunlop House 804-520-0050 or email
agriffith@dunlophouse.com.
JAN MEADOWDALE MEDITATION HOUR – 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Meadowdale Library Meadowdale Meeting Room
29 Don’t let Monday get you down. Join us for an hour of uninterrupted
Village News MON provided. No registration required.
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Publisher: Linda Fausz Managing Editor: Mark Fausz
Account Executive: Tyler Fausz Copy Editor: Steven Miles CCPL CHESS CLUB – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Meadowdale Library.
Columnists: JAN 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
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