September Calendar – Chesterfield Observer

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7

Moving On After Moving In, 10-11:30 a.m. weekly by way of Nov. 30, Swift Creek Presbyterian Church, 5900 Woolridge Road. Make buddies, be taught in regards to the space and snort in regards to the ups and downs of shifting. 804-739-1183, moved2midlothian@gmail.com

Fun and Fitness, 5:30-6:15 p.m. weekly by way of Dec. 28, Bensley Recreation Center, 2900 Drewry’s Bluff Road. Get a complete physique exercise with cardio, energy constructing, flexibility and core workouts. Free. 804-768-7448/ info, 804-748-1623/registration, chesterfield.gov/parks

THURSDAY, SEPT. 8

Chesterfield Prevent Blindness Morning Lions Club Meeting, 7-8 a.m., Shoney’s, 9963 Hull Street Road. Learn what this group is all about and the way they assist others in the neighborhood. Nina Cox, 804-795-9263

Skateboarding 101, 4-5 p.m. weekly by way of Oct. 27, Rockwood Nature Center Parking Lot, 3401 Courthouse Road. Ages 8-16 can be taught the fundamentals of skateboarding together with pushing, using and stopping, as effectively us some primary tips. Must have personal board and helmet. $100. 804-748-1124/info, 804-748-1623/ registration, chesterfield.gov/parks

Community Facility Bond Plan Community Meeting: Bermuda, 6-8 p.m., Thomas Dale High School, 3620 West Hundred Road. Learn extra in regards to the Community Facilities Bond Plan. All district conferences can be represented collectively with Board of Supervisor and School Board members. The complete quantity of the bonds for which voter approval is sought is $540 million, together with $375 million for college services and $165 million for different county services (public security, libraries and parks). 804-748-1548, chesterfield.gov

FRIDAY, SEPT. 9

Virginia Classic Cruisers, 5-8 p.m., Pearson Honda, 14001 Hull Street Road. Visit one of many largest cruise-ins in central VA. Music by DJ Blade on the Wheels of Steel, a meals truck, 50/50 drawings, and extra. Free, carclubcouncil.com

Dance Night Alpha, 6:15-10 p.m., Grace Bible Church, 1200 Coalfield Road. Ages 13 and older will get an introduction to ballroom dancing. Hosted by the Alpha Theatre. $10. 804-349-3892, alphatheatreandarts.org/dna

“School’s Back in Session,” Family Comedy, 7:30 p.m., Perkinson Center for the Arts & Education, 11810 Centre Street. Kevin Lee will delight all ages with comedy, magic and juggling. Mu Cuzzo hosts. $11.50-$27.50. 804-748-5555, perkinsoncenter.org

Saturday, Sept. 10

Southern Knights Cruisers, 5-9 p.m. weekly by way of October, Hardees, 1901 West Hundred Road. Come take a look at or showcase basic vehicles and bikes whereas listening to enjoyable music. Free. southernknightscruisers.com

Pocahontas Premieres: The Richmond Symphony, 7-8 p.m., Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Road. Enjoy the attractive music of 70 skilled musicians beneath the celebrities. Free, $10/parking. 804-796-4255, dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/pocahontas-premieres

Monday, Sept. 12

Low Impact Aerobics, 9:30-10:15 a.m. weekly by way of Oct. 10, Bensley Recreation Center, 2900 Drewry’s Bluff Road. This enjoyable, invigorating exercise consists of average cardio conditioning to assist strengthen muscle tissue and enhance flexibility. 804-768-7448/info, 804-748-1623/registration, chesterfield.gov/parks

Skateboarding 101, 4-5 p.m. weekly by way of Nov. 7, Bensley Recreation Center Parking Lot, 2900 Drewry’s Bluff Road. See Sept. 8 itemizing.

Community Facility Bond Plan Community Meeting: Matoaca, 6-8 p.m., Manchester High School, 12601 Bailey Bridge Road. See Sept. 8 itemizing. 

Fitness Warriors “Circuit Jam,” 6:15-7 p.m. weekly by way of Dec. 5, Stonebridge Recreation Center, 230 Karl Linn Drive. This class infuses line dancing, cardio and dance strikes for an amazing cardio exercise. For all health ranges. For ages 18 and older. Free. 804-768-7885/info, 804-748-1623/registration, chesterfield.gov/parks

Hip Hop Dance Lessons for Kids, 6:15-7:15 p.m. weekly by way of Oct. 17. Bensley Recreation Center, 2900 Drewry’s Bluff Road. Ages 6-10 will be taught primary hip hop methods whereas specializing in completely different rhythms and tempos. $40. 804-768-7448/info, 804-748-1623/registration, chesterfield.gov/parks

Tuesday, Sept. 13

Presquile Island Boat Tour, 9 a.m.-noon, meet on the finish of Bermuda Hundred Road. Take a pontoon boat tour and seek for eagles, herons, egrets and sturgeon. Registration required. Free. 804-748-1129, chesterfield.gov/parks

Craftastic Craft Club, 10-11:30 a.m., Mayes-Colbert Ettrick Recreation Center, 20621 Woodpecker Road. Explore your creative aspect with quite a lot of seasonal craft initiatives. All provides included. Free. 804-706-2596/info, 804-748-1623/registration, chesterfield.gov/parks

Therapeutic Recreation Picnic within the Park, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Rockwood Park Shelter 4, 3401 Courthouse Road. Food, out of doors video games, music and socialization for adults 18 and older with disabilities. Registration required. $5. 804-751-4134/info, 804-748-1623/registration, chesterfield.gov/parks

Total Body 4 Every Body, 6-7 p.m. weekly by way of Dec. 27, Mayes-Colbert Ettrick Recreation Center, 20621 Woodpecker Road. Low impression exercise for all health ranges and ages, from a chair or standing. Free. 804-706-2596/info, 804-748-1623/registration, chesterfield.gov/parks

Wednesday, Sept. 14

History Presentation on the Cold War, 9:30 a.m., Hopewell United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 6200 Courthouse Road. Hear from native historical past celeb and creator Francis Gary Powers who will talk about many sides of Cold War historical past. Presented by National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE). valeg@vanarfe.org

How to Make Composting Easy, 6-7:30 p.m., Cooperative Extension, 9501 Lori Road. Learn the way to make useful compost out of family waste and the way to depart a constructive impression on the surroundings whereas serving to your individual backyard and yard. Attendees obtain a FREE GeoBin® to start out composting. $35. Registration required. 804-751-4401, chesterfield.gov/calendar

Community Facility Bond Plan Community Meeting: Midlothian, 6-8 p.m., Midlothian Middle School, 13501 Midlothian Turnpike. See Sept. 8 itemizing. 

Thursday, Sept. 15

Stonehenge Garden Club, 10 a.m., Stonehenge Golf and Country Club, 1000 Farnham Drive. Certified Virginia Master Naturalist volunteer Sheryl Smith will talk about “Your Local Habitat and Why It Is Important.” Prospective members welcome. 804-794-7524 

Westchester Commons Concert Series: En’novation, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Westchester Commons, 15786 WC Main Street. Features music, dancing and meals for buy. Benefits Robin’s hope. Chairs or blankets welcome. Free. shopwestchestercommons.com

Goals with Gordon, 6-7 p.m. weekly by way of Dec. 27, Mayes-Colbert Ettrick Recreation Center, 20621 Woodpecker Road. Work on bodily well-being by way of group led workouts and group emotional help. For ages 14 and older. Free. 804-706-2596/info, 804-748-1623/registration, chesterfield.gov/parks

Friday, Sept. 16

Preschool Program: Squirrels and Chipmunks, 10-11 a.m., Rockwood Nature Center 3401 Courthouse Road. Ages 3-5 will be taught the distinction between the 2 with puppets and tales and go on a brief nature hike. A guardian should be current. $6. 804-768-7448/info, 804-748-1623/registration, chesterfield.gov/parks

VSU Exhibit Grand Opening: Confluence, 6-9 p.m., Perkinson Center for the Arts & Education, 11810 Centre St. This exhibit options the work of VSU’s Department of Art and Design school. Opening celebration consists of dwell music, mild meals and money bar. Exhibit continues by way of Nov. 20. Free. Registration really helpful. 804-748-5555, perkinsoncenter.org

Saturday, Sept. 17

Where Have the Monarch Butterflies Gone? 11 a.m., Chesterfield County Museum, 8813 Mimms Loop. Learn in regards to the want for preservation of those stunning iconic bugs. All ages welcome. Free. Registration required. 804-768-7311, chesterfield.gov/parks

Colonial Ladies Evening at Henricus, 6-7:30 p.m., Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Road. Try your hand at colonial crafts. Entry consists of two glasses of wine, dessert, a number of actions together with candle tipping and objects to take residence. Ages 21 and older. $30. 804-748-1611/info, 804-748-1622/registration, henricus.org

Sunday, Sep. 18

Turtle Tales for Children, 2-3 p.m., Rockwood Nature Center 3401 Courthouse Road. Ages 5-7 will turn into acquainted with Virginia’s turtles, the way to establish them and meet dwell turtles. $5. 804-768-7448/info, 804-748-1623/registration, chesterfield.gov/parks

Chesterfield After Hours: 38 Special, 6 p.m., River City Sportsplex, 13030 Genito Road. Bring a chair and luxuriate in their basic rock sounds. $26-$99. 804-748-1130, afterhoursconcertseries.com/

Monday, Sept. 19

Community Facility Bond Plan Community Meeting: Dale, 6-8 p.m., Meadowdale Library, 4301 Meadowdale Boulevard. See Sept. 8 itemizing. 

Tuesday, Sept. 20

Community Facility Bond Plan Community Meeting: Matoaca, 6-8 p.m., Ettrick-Matoaca Library, 4501 River Road. See Sept. 8 itemizing. 

Wednesday, Sept. 21

Therapeutic Recreation: Fun within the Park, 10-11:30 a.m., Mayes-Colbert Ettrick Recreation Center, 20621 Woodpecker Road. Join for train, actions and socialization and luxuriate in nature. For ages 18 and older with disabilities. Free. 804-706-2596/info, 804-748-1623/registration, chesterfield.gov/parks

Beehive Clinic, 10 a.m.-noon, Cooperative Extension at Central Library, 9501 Lori Road. Learn what we are able to do to forestall the lack of bees and the way pollinators may also help. Free. 804-751-4401, chesterfield.gov/calendar

Medicare Seminar and Paint and Sip, 1-2 p.m., Bensley Recreation Center, 2900 Drewry’s Bluff Road. Learn about Medicare open enrollment whereas portray. No expertise needed and all provides, together with refreshments and non-alcoholic drinks supplied. Free. 804-768-7448/info, 804-748-1623/registration, chesterfield.gov/parks

Autumn Leaves Tea, 1-3 p.m., Magnolia Grange, 10020 Iron Bridge Road. Enjoy specialty teas, finger sandwiches and sweets. Reservations required. $30. 804-748-1498, chesterfieldhistory.com

Thursday, Sept. 22

Tree Identification Class, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Henricus Park Visitor Center, 251 Henricus Park Road. Learn the widespread bushes of wetlands, forests and fields, primary terminology and the way to use a tree key on this straightforward 2-mile hike. Includes “Common Native Trees of Virginia Guide.” $15. 804-318-8735, chesterfield.gov/parks

Westchester Commons Concert Series: The Steve Bassett Band, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Westchester Commons, 15786 WC Main Street. Features music, dancing and meals for buy. Benefits Autism Society of Central Virginia. Chairs or blankets welcome. Free. shopwestchestercommons.com

Chesterfield Planning Commission Monthly Meeting, 6 p.m., Public assembly room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road. 804-748-1050, chesterfield.gov

Monthly Grief Support Meeting, 6-7 p.m., Eunice’s Circle of Friends at Care Advantage, 10041 Midlothian Turnpike. This is a “safe haven” the place dialogue about desires and desires might be shared overtly with others in the identical state of affairs. For those that have misplaced a liked one lately or a few years in the past. Open to all. Free. eunicescircleoffriends.com

Bicycle Maintenance Class, 6-8 p.m., Molly’s Bike Shop, 4515 West Hundred Road. Learn hands-on instruction in troubleshooting brake and kit changes, tire altering and roadside repairs. For ages 12 and older. Free. Registration required. 804-748-1124/info, 804-748-1623/registration, chesterfield.gov/parks

Friday, Sept. 23

Guided Tour of Historic Point of Rocks, 10 a.m.-noon, R. Garland Dodd Park upkeep car parking zone, 201 Enon Church Road. Learn in regards to the Union hospital, stroll the place President Lincoln visited in 1865 and think about federal fortifications. 804-751-4946/info, 804-748-1623/registration, chesterfield.gov/parks

Saturday, Sept. 24

Mid-Lothian Mines Tour, 10-11 a.m., Mid-Lothian Mines Park – amphitheater, 13286 North Woolridge Road. Take a guided tour to be taught in regards to the business coal mine operations. Learn about one of many earliest railroads and the impression coal had. $8. 804-751-4946/info, 804-748-1623/registration, chesterfield.gov/parks

Learn to Create Your Own Pollinator Patch, 10 a.m.-noon, Cooperative Extension at Central Library, 9501 Lori Road. Learn the way to construct your individual pollinator backyard and select the crops that can fill it. $10. 804-751-4401/registration. chesterfield.gov/calendar

Highlights of Midlothian Van Tour, noon-4 p.m., Mid-Lothian Mines Park – amphitheater, 13286 North Woolridge Road. Take a guided van tour to be taught in regards to the distinctive historic websites throughout the village of Midlothian. $8. 804-751-4946/info, 804-748-1623/registration, chesterfield.gov/parks

Skull ID Workshop, 2-3 p.m., Rockwood Nature Center 3401 Courthouse Road. Using each actual and duplicate skulls, contributors will turn into acquainted with cranium terminology and options used to establish skulls of North American wildlife. For ages 15 and older. $5. 804-768-7448/info, 804-748-1623/registration, chesterfield.gov/parks

Monday, Sept. 26

Cooking for One or Two, 1-2:30 p.m., Bensley Recreation Center, 2900 Drewry’s Bluff Road. Learn tips and tips to make cooking simpler and fewer time consuming. Recipes are low in salt and sugar and are usually gluten-free. $25. 804-768-7448/info, 804-748-1623/registration, chesterfield.gov/parks

Tuesday, Sept. 27

Tile Coaster Craft, 10-11 a.m., Castlewood, 10201 Iron Bridge Road. Make a private coaster for residence with coloured items of tile and paint. Registration required. $8. 804-748-1623, chesterfield.gov/parks

Thursday, Sept. 29

Midlothian Business Alliance Midlothian Board of Supervisors Candidate Forum, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Salisbury Country Club, 13620 West Salisbury Road. Enjoy lunch and listen to immediately from Jennifer McNinch and Mark Miller, candidates for the Midlothian Board of Supervisors particular election to be held on Nov. 8. Registration required, $25/members, $40/nonmembers, midlobusiness.com

Westchester Commons Concert Series: The KOS Band, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Westchester Commons, 15786 WC Main Street. Final live performance of the season options music, dancing and meals for buy. Benefits Chesterfield Historical Society. Chairs or blankets welcome. Free. shopwestchestercommons.com

Friday, Sept. 30

Dance Night Alpha, 6:15-10 p.m., Grace Bible Church, 1200 Coalfield Road. See Sept. 9 itemizing.

Sky Watch, 7:15-8:15 p.m., Woodlake Athletic Complex, 5700 Village Parkway. Join the Richmond Astronomical Society to view the cosmos with numerous telescopes. Free. Registration required. chesterfield.gov/parks