Brandermill Region Men’s Club monthly meeting, 9:15 a.m. refreshments, 10 a.m. meeting, Brandermill Church, 4500 Millridge Parkway. Dr. Clay Mountcastle, director of the Virginia War Memorial, will discuss military history. Nonmembers and ladies welcome. 744-3078, brmcva.org
Southern Living Inspired Community Street of Hope, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 3900 Brightwalton Road. Tour eight designer-furnished homes featuring Southern Living home plans, showcasing interior decorating ideas, trends and innovations. Continues through Nov. 5. Benefits VCU Massey Cancer Center and VCU School of Business. $10, free/ages 12 and younger, hallsley.com/ southern-living-inspired-community-street-hope/
Health and Safety in the Home, 1-3 p.m., Meadowdale Library, 4301 Meadowdale Blvd. Learn about the county’s Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program and how specially trained paramedics work with community resources to help address potential service gaps and promote healthy lifestyle choices. Free. 768-7878, senioradvocate@chesterfield.gov
FRIDAY, NOV. 3
First Fridays Classic Book Club, 10:15 a.m.- noon, North Courthouse Road Library, 325 North Courthouse Road. Discuss “Howard’s End” by E.M. Forster. Registration requested. ellisonms2@vcu.edu
Estate Planning, 11 a.m., Bensley Community Building, 2900 Drewry’s Bluff Road. Learn about wills and trusts. Program will include a question and answer period. Registration required. Free. 748-1623
SATURDAY, NOV. 4
4th Annual Rapids Run for Veterans 5K, 8 a.m., James River High School, 3700 James River Road. Includes a kid’s fun run. Benefits The Fisher House Foundation. $20/students, adults; $10/teachers, veterans. raceit.com/Register/?event=41099
Pancake Breakfast and Blood Drive, 8-11 a.m., Chester Masonic AF&AM Lodge #94, 4111 Dodomeade St. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast. Help replenish local blood supply. $5/donation for breakfast. 731-4896
Learn to Homebrew Day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Artisans Wine & Homebrew, 13829 Village Place Drive. Brewers from M.A.S.H. RVA will be on hand to demonstrate the art of craft brewing. Free and open to the public. info@artisanswineandhomebrew.com
Central VA Coin Show, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., John Tyler Community College, 13101 Jeff Davis Highway. See a variety of coins and stamps. Free appraisals available. Free. 350-1140, centralvirginiacoinclub.org
Festival of the Written Word, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Midlothian Library, 521 Coalfield Road. Novices, hobbyists and pros can network, explore the art and craft of writing, and meet over two dozen local poets and authors. Includes panel discussions, author readings, writing workshops and activities for all ages. Registration required for writing workshops. library.chesterfield.gov/events/written-word/
Veterans Day Ceremony, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Bensley Community Building, 2900 Drewry’s Bluff Road. Honor all veterans and active military personnel. This ceremony will include special guest speakers and musical performances. Free. David Potter, 275-5321
Live and Silent Auction, 6 p.m., Cultural Center of India, 6641 Ironbridge Parkway. Includes auctions, heavy hors d’oeuvres, beverages and live music. Benefits Chesterfield Colonial Heights Christmas Mother. $60. Anne Kalemjian, 748-8818, cchchristmasmother.com
SUNDAY, NOV. 5
A Thousand Pairs of Shoes, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., behind Sheetz, 2053 Huguenot Road. Shoes Against Child Trafficking, a division of The Poor Busters Project Inc., is holding a new winter shoes/boots drive for children in southwest Virginia. 385-4700, sactrafficking.org
MONDAY, NOV. 6
Chesterfield on Foot Walking Club, 9 a.m., Government Center Trail System, 9501 Lucy Corr Circle. A senior walking club organized and led by Parks and Recreation staff. Registration required. Free. Kim Graves, 751-4753
TUESDAY, NOV. 7
Midlothian Garden Club monthly meeting, 10:30 a.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 1100 Huguenot Springs Road. Learn about creative designs for the home. Free. Jennifer Wester, 276-7543, midlothiangardenclub.org
Caregiver Connection Support Group, 4-5:15 p.m., Lucy Corr Village Assisted Living Friendship Room, 6800 Lucy Corr Blvd. This group helps address the needs of those who are caring for an adult with physical or cognitive deterioration, usually a parent or spouse. 768-7878, senioradvocate@chesterfield.gov
Retirement Income Planning Seminar, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Virginia Credit Union, 7500 Boulder View Drive. Explore various options to make an informed decision when it’s time to retire or change jobs. Free. Registration required. 323-6800, vacu.org/learning_ planning/financial_education
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8
National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Midlothian Chapter 2265 monthly meeting, 9:30 a.m., Hopewell United Methodist Church, 6200 Courthouse Road. Meeting will be followed by a soup/dessert luncheon to raise money for NARFE-Alzheimer’s Research Fund. $7. narfe2265@gmail.com
Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Chesterfield Technical Center @ Hull, 13900 Hull Street Road. Hear from Elizabeth Creamer, vice president of Workforce Development and Credential Attainment at Community College Workforce Alliance. $20/members, $35/nonmembers by Nov. 3; $25/members, $40/nonmembers by Nov. 6; $35/members, $45/nonmembers at the door. 748-6364, ext. 2, chesterfieldchamber.com
Specialty Center open house, 6 p.m., Lloyd C. Bird High School, 10301 Courthouse Road. Middle school students and parents can learn more about the Governor’s Academy for Engineering Studies at this school. Free. mychesterfieldschools.com/schools/specialty-centers/
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