Timeline of Events (April - May 2025)This timeline is based on the events mentioned in the Chesterfield Public Library newsletter for April 2025.April 2, Wednesday:Sustainable Gardening: Program at Clover Hill Library, 11 a.m.-noon, for adults, focusing on creating and maintaining a spring flower garden. Registration required.Virtual Author Talk: Jodi Picoult: Online event, 7-8 p.m.April 5, Saturday:Art on Wheels (for Teens!): Weave a Small Basket with Recyclable Materials: Program at Bon Air Library, 2-3:30 p.m., for middle and high school students. Registration required.Celebrate El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros (Children's Day/Book Day Festival): Event at Meadowdale Library, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., featuring story times, book giveaways, a Panamanian dance performance, crafts, activities, games, and vendors. Boka Tako Food Truck will be present (food for purchase).Registration begins for Art on Wheels: Explore Paper Casting (April 19th event).April 6 - April 12:National Library Week: A week to celebrate the role of libraries in communities.April 8, Tuesday:Virtual Author Talk: Matthew Fleming: Online event, 2-3 p.m.April 10, Thursday:VA250: Forgotten Patriots - Virginia's Black Soldiers in the American Revolution: Program at North Courthouse Road Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m., for teens and adults. Registration required.April 12, Saturday:Pollinator Power!: Program at Ettrick-Matoaca Library, 10-10:45 a.m., for grades K-5, presented by the Children’s Museum of Richmond, focusing on the importance of pollinators. Registration required.April 14 - April 28:Hygiene Drive for Mental Health Peer Recovery Services: Chesterfield Mental Health Support Services Department collects donations of new, unopened hygiene items at all library locations.April 19, Saturday:Art on Wheels (for Teens!): Explore Paper Casting: Program at Chester Library, 2-3:30 p.m., for middle and high school students. Registration required.April 24, Thursday:Virtual Author Talk: Gregg Hurwitz: Online event, 7-8 p.m.April 25, Friday:An Evening with Sharon McMahon: Event at Beulah Recreation Center, 7-10 p.m., featuring Sharon McMahon, "America's Government Teacher," discussing her book "The Small and the Mighty." The event is full, but a waitlist is available.Through Thursday, May 1:Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation: Exhibit on display at North Courthouse Road Library, exploring Virginia's role in the Revolutionary War (1774-1776).Thursday, May 15:Friends’ Fourth Annual Golf Tournament: Event at The Golf Club at The Highlands to support the library, including silent auctions, raffles, and competitions.Cast of CharactersJodi Picoult: A bestselling author who will be featured in a virtual author talk on Wednesday, April 2nd.Matthew Fleming: An author who will be featured in a virtual author talk on Tuesday, April 8th.Gregg Hurwitz: A bestselling author who will be featured in a virtual author talk on Thursday, April 24th.Sharon McMahon: A former high school government and law teacher known as "America's Government Teacher" and host of the podcast "Here's Where It Gets Interesting." She is the author of the book "The Small and the Mighty" and will be speaking at an event on Friday, April 25th.Ms. Romi: Will be hosting a special story time as part of the El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros festival at Meadowdale Library on Saturday, April 5th.Children’s Museum of Richmond: An organization that will be presenting the "Pollinator Power!" program at the Ettrick-Matoaca Library on Saturday, April 12th.Friends of Chesterfield County Public Library: A partner organization that supports library programs, including the virtual author talks and the annual golf tournament.

April 1, 2025 (Tuesday):Rockwood Park Community Garden Ribbon Cutting: The renovated community gardens at Rockwood Park open for the 2025 season with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Applications to rent plots are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.April 2, 2025 (Wednesday):Kiwanis Park Opening: The new Kiwanis Park, located at 12321 Richmond Street in Chester Village, opens with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Phase I includes a lawn area, walking trails, and community garden plots.April 4, 2025 (Friday):Second Annual Chesterfield Restaurant Week (CRW) Begins: CRW kicks off, running through Sunday, April 13. Over 50 local establishments (restaurants, wineries, breweries, dessert shops, etc.) are participating, with proceeds benefiting the Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center.Experience Chesterfield CRW Kick-off Event: From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Westchester Commons, the Experience Chesterfield team will host an event to celebrate the start of CRW. Attendees can get information, meet the county mascot Cole, and win prizes.Outdoor Family Movie Night: At Ettrick Park, "Monsters Inc." will be shown under the stars from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pre-show activities start at 7 p.m., with the movie beginning at dusk.April 5, 2025 (Saturday):Tour of Eppington Plantation: From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., a tour of Eppington Plantation (built in 1768) will offer insights into 18th-century plantation life, including agricultural displays.April 10 - April 28, 2025 (Dates Vary):Community Meetings on Zoning Ordinance Modernization (ZOMod): The Chesterfield County Planning Department will host a series of community meetings to provide information and answer questions about the comprehensive re-write of the county's zoning ordinance (ZOMod). Specific dates and locations will likely be announced separately.April 12, 2025 (Saturday):Earth Day Festival: Chesterfield's third annual Earth Day Festival will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds (10300 Courthouse Road). This free, family-friendly event will involve county departments, local organizations, and businesses focused on environmental topics.Annual Plant Sale and Spring Festival: The Chesterfield Career and Technical Center @ Courthouse (10101 Courthouse Road) will hold its annual Plant Sale and Spring Festival from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring student-cultivated plants, culinary delights, and crafts.April 13, 2025 (Sunday):Second Annual Chesterfield Restaurant Week (CRW) Ends: The ten-day event promoting local dining concludes.April 18, 2025 (Friday):Nominations Due for 2025 Sr. Volunteer Hall of Fame: The deadline to submit nominations for Chesterfield County seniors (60+ years old) who have provided outstanding community service.April 22, 2025 (Tuesday):Bermuda District Supervisor Jim Ingle Community Conversation: The first of two community conversations hosted by Jim Ingle, providing an opportunity for residents to discuss important issues and ask questions. Registration is required.April 23, 2025 (Wednesday):Chesterfield County Public Schools Job Fair for Graduating Seniors: From 5-7 p.m. at CTC@Hull (13900 Hull Street Road), over 75 employers will offer short- and long-term jobs to graduating seniors, with opportunities for on-the-spot interviews and hiring.May 5, 2025 (Monday):Bermuda District Supervisor Jim Ingle Community Conversation: The second community conversation hosted by Jim Ingle. Registration is required.Ongoing:Rent a Community Garden Plot at Rockwood Park: Applications are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis after the April 1st opening.Submit Nominations for 2025 Sr. Volunteer Hall of Fame: Nominations are open until April 18th.Listen to "Chesterfield Behind the Mic" Podcast: The latest episode, featuring Jessica Schneider of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, discussing her first year and county projects, drops on April 2nd.

Detailed Timeline of Events in Brandermill (April - May 2025)Prior to March 31st, 2025:Timbers for the Sunday Park Erosion Plan are delivered and staged on-site.Week of March 31st - April 6th, 2025 (Mentioned as "Week 2" in the April 1st update):Installation of topsoil and river rock at Sunday Park as part of the Erosion Plan.Thursday, April 10th, 2025:Mugs & Mornings: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM at the Harbour Pointe Clubhouse. Features coffee, breakfast sandwiches from Auburn Hills, and speaker Bo Baker discussing brain health and active aging.Friday, April 11th, 2025:Let's Get Trivial – Geography-Themed Trivia Night: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Harbour Pointe Clubhouse, hosted by Al Morgan.Saturday, April 12th, 2025:Spring Clean Out: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the Harbour Pointe Clubhouse, sponsored by Amy Enoch. Includes document shredding, electronics collection for Tech for Troops, donations for the Lions Club and Mercy Mall, medicine disposal kits, and American flag retirement.Tuesday, April 15th, 2025:Tilling Event at Heritage Farms: Starts at 9:00 AM.Book Club Meeting: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM at the Harbour Pointe Clubhouse. Discussion of The Midnight Library by Matt Haig and selection of the June book.Saturday, April 26th, 2025:The Festival of Spring: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Sunday Park. Includes face painting, balloon animals, train rides, inflatables, petting zoo, pony rides, pet adoptions from the Richmond SPCA, pontoon cruises, games, food trucks, and live music by the Robert Mabe Band.Week of April 28th - May 4th, 2025 (Likely):Week 3 of Sunday Park Erosion Plan: Plant installation.Week of May 5th - May 11th, 2025 (Likely):Week 4 of Sunday Park Erosion Plan: Mulch installation, fence construction, and final touch-ups.Friday, May 2nd, 2025 (Save the Date):Sunset Paddleboard Tour.Saturday, May 3rd & Sunday, May 4th, 2025 (Save the Date):Yard Sale.Friday, May 9th, 2025 (Save the Date):Bingo Night.Saturday, May 10th, 2025 (Save the Date):Mother's Day Tea.Thursday, May 15th, 2025 (Save the Date):Flow in the Beat.Ongoing:The Brandermill Community Association is seeking participants for the 4th of July Parade, encouraging creative floats, costumes, and decorations. Interested individuals can contact Jonathan.Sharp@fsesidential.com.Cast of CharactersGregory: Recipient of the BCA Lifestyle Updates email.Bo Baker: Speaker for the Mugs & Mornings event on April 10th. Known for sharing insights on brain health and bringing delicious breakfast sandwiches from Auburn Hills.Al Morgan: Sponsor and host of the Geography-Themed Trivia Night on April 11th.Amy Enoch: Associate Broker and sponsor of the Spring Clean Out event on April 12th.Robert Mabe Band: Live music act scheduled to perform at the Festival of Spring on April 26th.Jonathan Sharp: Contact person for those interested in participating in the 4th of July Parade. His email address is provided for inquiries.Brandermill Newcomers: Residents who attended the "Welcome Home New Brandermill Residents!" event.Organizations Mentioned:Brandermill Community Association (BCA): The organizing body behind the events and the sender of the email updates.The Boathouse: Local establishment that provided snacks and food for the "Welcome Home New Brandermill Residents!" event.Heritage Farms: Location for the tilling event on April 15th.Harbour Pointe Clubhouse: Venue for several events including Mugs & Mornings, Let's Get Trivial, Spring Clean Out, and Book Club.Sunday Park: Location for the Erosion Plan work and the Festival of Spring.Richmond SPCA: Organization that will have pet adoptions at the Festival of Spring.Auburn Hills: Provider of breakfast sandwiches for the Mugs & Mornings event.Tech for Troops: Organization that will receive donated electronics during the Spring Clean Out.