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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 [email protected] 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.

Brandermill Community Association: Timeline of Events (Late March - April 2025)This timeline covers the main events mentioned in the BCA Community Update dated March 31, 2025.Prior to Week of March 31st: Timbers for the Sunday Park Erosion Plan delivered and staged on-site.Week of March 31st: Installation of topsoil, river rock, and the foundation for the food truck parking area as part of the Sunday Park Erosion Plan.Tuesday, April 1st:CAM Committee Meeting, 5:30 PM via Zoom.Q2 Assessment of $222.25 due.Wednesday, April 2nd: Reservoir Hydrilla Management Group's Annual Public Meeting, 6:00 PM at North Beach Clubhouse, including updates on the County's Addison-Evans Water Treatment Plant Floodwall Project.Thursday, April 3rd: Chesterfield Planning Department - ZOMod Meeting, 10:00 AM at Brandermill Church, focusing on zoning ordinance modernization along the 360 corridor. Hosted by the Brandermill Region Men’s Club (BRMC).Monday, April 7th: NAC Meeting, 7:00 PM at Harbour Pointe Clubhouse.Tuesday, April 8th: ARC Committee Meeting, 3:30 PM at BCA Office.Wednesday, April 9th:Roundtable (Topic: Compliance & Maintenance), 11:00 AM at North Beach Clubhouse.Finance Committee Meeting, 7:00 PM via Zoom.Week of April 7th (Estimated): Plant installation as part of the Sunday Park Erosion Plan.Week of April 14th (Estimated): Mulch installation, fence construction, and final touch-ups for the Sunday Park Erosion Plan.Monday, April 21st:Online Voting Closes for the Governing Documents Re-Write and Board of Directors Election at 12:00 PM.BOD Meeting, 6:00 PM at North Beach Clubhouse (virtual option available).Wednesday, April 23rd:Paper Voting Closes for the Governing Documents Re-Write and Board of Directors Election at 6:00 PM.Annual Meeting, 6:00 PM at North Beach Clubhouse (virtual option available).Thursday, May 28th: Construction begins on the flood wall at the Addison-Evans Water Treatment Plant.Monday - Friday (May 28th - September 9th): Pile driving for the flood wall construction, work hours 7 AM to 4 PM.Saturday, September 9th (Estimated): Pile driving for the flood wall construction concludes.Spring 2026 (Estimated): Completion of the flood wall at the Addison-Evans Water Treatment Plant.July 2026 (Estimated): Full completion of the Addison-Evans Water Treatment Plant Floodwall Project.Throughout 2025 (Date TBD):Public meeting regarding The Chapel at Swift Creek Middle School.Installation of the crosswalk at Sandy Ridge.Installation of the traffic signal near Clover Hill High School.Continued community meetings on the Chesterfield County Zoning Ordinance Modernization (ZOMod) throughout April (4 more meetings planned).Ongoing: Weekly updates on the quorum thermometer for the Governing Documents Re-Write vote.Cast of Characters with Brief Bios:Gregory Smith: Recipient of the BCA Community Update email. Likely a resident of the Brandermill community.BCA Staff: Refers collectively to the employees of the Brandermill Community Association, involved in various aspects of community management, maintenance, and communication. Specific roles mentioned include:Those who can retrieve objects from the fenced-off Sunday Park erosion project area.Staff who can assist residents at the BCA office.Board of Directors (BOD): The governing body of the Brandermill Community Association, involved in decisions such as the Sunday Park Erosion Plan and the proposed amendments to the Governing Documents. They will hold a meeting on April 21st and participate in the Annual Meeting on April 23rd.CAM Committee: Community Activities and Maintenance Committee, which collaborated on the Sunday Park Erosion Plan. They have a meeting scheduled for April 1st.NAC: Likely refers to a Neighborhood Advisory Committee or a similar group within Brandermill, holding a meeting on April 7th..

Detailed Timeline of Main Events

March 2025

• Prior to Week 1 (March 17-24): Timbers for the Sunday Park Erosion Plan are delivered and staged on-site.
• Week 1 (March 24-31): Preparation work, installation of the retaining wall, walking path, and drainage system behind the retaining wall for the Sunday Park Erosion Plan.

April 2025

• April 1: CAM Committee Meeting via Zoom (5:30 PM).
• April 1: Quarterly Assessments Payment Due.
• April 1: Branderbelle pontoon cruises begin for the season (reservations open).
• April 2: Reservoir Hydrilla Management Group’s Annual Public Meeting at North Beach Clubhouse (6:00 PM).
• April 3: Chesterfield Planning Department ZOMod Meeting at Brandermill Church (10:00 AM).
• April 7: NAC Meeting at Harbour Pointe Clubhouse (7:00 PM).
• April 7: Week 2 of Sunday Park Erosion Plan: Installation of topsoil and river rock.
• April 8: ARC Committee Meeting at BCA Office (3:30 PM).
• April 9: Roundtable (Topic: Compliance & Maintenance) at North Beach Clubhouse (11:00 AM).
• April 9: Finance Committee Meeting via Zoom (7:00 PM).
• April 10: Book Club meeting at Harbour Pointe Clubhouse (7:00 PM - 8:30 PM), discussing "The Midnight Library".
• April 11: Spring Clean Out event at Harbour Pointe Clubhouse (9:00 AM - 11:00 PM).
• April 12: No specific events listed for this date.
• April 14: Week 3 of Sunday Park Erosion Plan: Plant installation.
• April 15: LET’S GET TRIVIAL - Geography Trivia at Harbour Pointe Clubhouse (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM).
• April 17: Lifestyle Committee Meeting via Zoom (3:30 PM).
• April 21: Week 4 of Sunday Park Erosion Plan: Mulch installation, fence construction, and final touch-ups.
• April 21: Online Voting for Board of Directors Election and Proposed Amendments Closes (12:00 PM).
• April 21: BOD Meeting at North Beach Clubhouse (6:00 PM, virtual option available).
• April 22: ARC Committee Meeting at BCA Office (3:30 PM).
• April 23: Annual Meeting at North Beach Clubhouse (6:00 PM, virtual option available). Paper Voting for Board of Directors Election and Proposed Amendments Closes (6:00 PM).
• April 26: Festival of Spring at Sunday Park (12:00 PM - 4:00 PM).

May 2025

• May 2: Sunset Paddleboard Tour at Sunday Park (6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, registration required).
• May 9: Bingo Night at North Beach Clubhouse (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, registration required).
• May 10: Mother's Day Tea at Sunday Park (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, registration required).
• May 15: Flow in the Beat & Wine at Harbour Pointe (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, registration required).
• May 18: Garden Tour (All Day).
• May 24 - May 26 (Memorial Day): Pool Hours 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
• May 26: Memorial Day at the Pool at North Beach Pool (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM).
• May 27 - May 30: Pool Hours 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
• May 28: Construction begins on the flood wall project at the water treatment plant (through September 9th).
• May 30: School’s Out Pool Party at North Beach Pool (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM).
• May 31 - August 17: Daily Pool Hours 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM.

June 2025

• June 6: Swift Night Float Night at Harbour Pointe (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, registration required).
• June 19: Float Night at the Pool at North Beach Pool (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, registration required).
• June 22: Ladies Day at the Pool at Harbour Pointe Pool (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, registration required).
• June 24: Book Club meeting at Harbour Pointe Clubhouse (7:00 PM - 8:30 PM), book to be chosen at the April meeting (registration required).

July 2025

• July 1: Quarterly Assessments Payment Due.
• July 4: 4th of July Parade and Celebration (Parade starts 10:00 AM).
• July 2026 (Expected): Completion of the entire flood wall project.

August 2025

• August 18 - August 29: Weekday Pool Hours 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Weekend Pool Hours 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
• August 30 - September 1: Pool Hours 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM.

September 2025

• September 9 (Expected): End of pile driving for the flood wall project.

October 2025

• End of October: Branderbelle pontoon cruises end for the season.

Brandermill Community Association Board of Directors Meeting - March 24, 2025 Timeline

• 6:01 PM: President Cassem calls the Board of Directors meeting to order, confirming a quorum.
• Motion to Approve Agenda: Director Gregory Pearson makes a motion to approve the meeting agenda, seconded by Director Anthony Giordano. The motion passes unanimously.
• Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes: Secretary Karyn Carpenter and Treasurer Kevin Cheney approve the minutes from the February 13th Special BOD Meeting and the February 24th BOD Meeting with noted corrections. The motion to approve is made by Secretary Carpenter and seconded by Treasurer Cheney, passing unanimously.
• NEW BUSINESS - St. Ledgers Sunshades: Director Nathan Templeman motions to approve the expenditure of $24,350 from the capital account for Capitol Awning to install sunshades at St. Ledgers. Director Anthony Giordano seconds the motion. Discussion ensues regarding the shape (square, rectangle, or triangle) of the sunshades. Maintenance Director Montervino explains the reasoning for the potential triangle shape due to existing pole installations, avoiding drilling into the concrete pool deck, and ease of removal/relocation. Staff will coordinate with select board members on placement. The motion passes unanimously.
• NEW BUSINESS - Chesterfield County Utilities Commendation - George Hayes: Director Anthony Giordano motions to recognize the Chesterfield Department of Utilities and its Director, Mr. George Hayes, for their outstanding performance in providing uninterrupted water supply during the harsh winter within the Greater Richmond Metropolitan Area (GRMA), a feat unmatched by other counties in the GRMA. The resolution also highlights the Utilities Department's 55-year effective management of the Swift Creek Reservoir as a drinking water source and their crucial role in the past 15 years in preventing the Reservoir's loss as a drinking water source and as a recreational amenity due to Hydrilla infestation. President Cassem seconds the motion. The motion passes unanimously.
• OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS - 2025 BCA ANNUAL CALENDAR: This item is listed but no specific action or discussion is detailed in the provided excerpt.
• OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Sunday Park Erosion Motion: Treasurer Kevin Cheney makes a motion to fund the Sunday Park Erosion Project in the amount of $109,590, to be taken from the capital account. Director Anthony Giordano seconds the motion. The motion passes unanimously.
• 7:02 PM: President Cassem makes a motion to move into Executive Session, seconded by Vice President Gregory Pearson. The motion passes unanimously.
• Reconvene Open Session: The meeting returns to open session (time not specified).
• MOTIONS SUBSEQUENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION:Vice President Gregory Pearson motions to approve Waiver Request W-0324-01 and deny Waiver Request W-0324-02, seconded by Director Karyn Carpenter. The motion passes unanimously.
• Treasurer Kevin Cheney motions to approve Payment Plan P-0324-01, seconded by President Roger Cassem. The motion passes unanimously.
• 8:36 PM: President Cassem adjourns the meeting.
• Upcoming Meeting: The next Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 21, 2025, at 6:00 PM in person at the North Beach Clubhouse, with a virtual option available via ZOOM.

Brandermill Community Association Timeline (March - April 2025)

March 10, 2025 (Monday)

• VoteHOA Email Sent: Email with online voting PIN and link sent to residents. Residents are advised to add [email protected] to their safe sender list and check all email folders.
• Paper Ballots Mailed (Approximate): Annual meeting notices containing paper ballots expected to arrive this week or next.
• Voting Thermometers Introduced: Voting progress trackers ("voting thermometers") are displayed to show progress towards quorum.
• Candidate Bios and Videos Available: Resident are reminded that candidate information is available on Facebook and the BCA website.
• Construction Begins on Planter's Wood Trails: Repaving project starts, expected to last about a week and a half, weather permitting. Residents advised to use caution.

March 11, 2025 (Tuesday)

• Tree Removal on Old Hundred Road: VDOT to remove a large tree across from The Chapel church, causing periodic road closures.
• VDOT & Maintenance Addressing Clogged Culvert Pipes: Efforts underway to address clogged or partially blocked culvert pipes under streets due to recent storms. Residents asked to report affected pipes to John Montervino.
• ARC Meeting: Rescheduled to 4:00 PM at the BCA office.
• Town Hall Meeting: 6:00 PM at the North Beach Clubhouse to discuss proposed amendments and addendums to the Association Governing Documents being voted on.

March 12, 2025 (Wednesday)

• Finance Committee Meeting: 7:00 PM via Zoom.

March 19, 2025 (Wednesday)

• Spring Wreath Craft Class (Rescheduled): 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the North Beach Clubhouse, led by Naomi Sharp.

March 20, 2025 (Thursday)

• Lifestyle Committee Meeting: 3:30 PM via Zoom.

March 24, 2025 (Monday)

• BOD Meeting: 6:00 PM via Zoom.

March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)

• New Resident Welcome Party: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM at the North Beach Clubhouse. Registration required.

April 1, 2025 (Tuesday)

• Q2 Assessments Due: Second quarterly assessment of $222.25 due. Option to pay for the remainder of the year in advance.

April 3, 2025 (Thursday)

• Geography Trivia Night: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Harbour Pointe Clubhouse. Registration available.

April 9, 2025 (Wednesday)

• Roundtable Meeting: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM at North Beach Clubhouse. Topics: Compliance & Maintenance. Featuring Tasha Rempfer and John Montervino.

April 10, 2025 (Thursday)

• Mugs & Mornings: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM at Harbour Pointe Clubhouse. Speaker Bo Baker on brain health. Registration available.

April 12, 2025 (Saturday)

• Spring Clean Out: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Harbour Pointe Clubhouse. Includes document shredding, electronics collection, donation drives, and medicine disposal kits.

April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)

• Book Club Meeting: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM at Harbour Pointe Clubhouse, discussing "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig. Registration available.

April 26, 2025 (Saturday)

• The Festival of Spring: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Sunday Park. Free event with food trucks, live music, petting zoo, and more.

Timeline of Events (March-April 2025):March 1: Registration begins for "Patterned Ceramic Wall Pockets Inspired by Lucy M. Lewis" program.March 8: "Create a Pop-Up Card Inspired by Collette Fu" program at Midlothian Library (2:00-3:30 p.m.). Registration begins for "Kids Create Art: Cubism Animals" program.March 10 - April 4: Chesterfield County Public Schools' Arts Fest 2025 at all library locations.March 11: "Decorative Kitchen Stand" program at Ettrick-Matoaca Library (6:00-7:30 p.m.).March 12: Virtual Author Talk with Dan Heath (2:00-3:00 p.m.).March 15: "Patterned Ceramic Wall Pockets Inspired by Lucy M. Lewis" program at Clover Hill Library (10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.). Registration begins for "Meet Patrick Henry: Go Back in Time" program and "Kids Create Art: Kimmy Cantrell Masks" and "Masked: Wearable Felted Sculptures" programs.March 20: Virtual Author Talk with Clara Bingham (2:00-3:00 p.m.).March 21: Registration begins for "An Evening with Sharon McMahon" event.March 22: "Kids Create Art: Cubism Animals" program at Central Library (2:00-3:30 p.m.).March 26: Virtual Author Talk with Jennifer Weiner (7:00-8:00 p.m.).March 27: "Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation" exhibit opens at North Courthouse Road Library, on display through May 1. Registration begins for "Forgotten Patriots: Virginia's Black Soldiers in the American Revolution" program.March 29: "Meet Patrick Henry: Go Back in Time" program at North Courthouse Road Library (10:00-11:00 a.m.). "Kids Create Art: Kimmy Cantrell Masks" program at Chester Library (10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.). "Masked: Wearable Felted Sculptures" program at Meadowdale Library (11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.).April - all month: Chesterfield Annual Diaper Drive at all library locations.April 5: "El día de los niños/El día de los libros" festival at Meadowdale Library (11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.).April 10: "Forgotten Patriots: Virginia's Black Soldiers in the American Revolution" program at North Courthouse Road Library (6:30-7:30 p.m.).April 25: "An Evening with Sharon McMahon" event at Beulah Recreation Center (7:00-8:00 p.m.).Cast of Characters:Patrick Henry: (1736-1799) An American attorney, planter, politician and orator well known for his declaration to the Second Virginia Convention: "Give me liberty, or give me death!"Collette Fu: A contemporary artist known for her intricate pop-up books and paper engineering.Lucy M. Lewis: (c. 1898-1992) A renowned Native American potter from Acoma Pueblo, known for her traditional Mimbres-style pottery.Pablo Picasso: (1881-1973) Influential Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist and theatre designer who spent most of his adult life in France. Co-founded the Cubist movement.Kimmy Cantrell: A contemporary African American artist known for his whimsical and asymmetrical mask sculptures.Natassja Swift: An artist who will be guiding the "Masked: Wearable Felted Sculptures" program.Dan Heath: A New York Times bestselling author.Clara Bingham: An author.Jennifer Weiner: A bestselling author.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."NotebookLM can be inaccurate; please double check its responses.

Timeline of Events (February 25, 2025 - March 25, 2025)February 25, 2025: Email sent announcing various upcoming events and opportunities within the Brandermill Community Association (BCA).February 28, 2025: Winner of the Love Poem Challenge is announced on social media.March 3, 2025, 7:00 P.M.: Neighborhood Advocacy Council (NAC) Meeting at Harbour Pointe Clubhouse regarding proposed amendment changes on the upcoming ballot.March 4, 2025, 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.: Spring Wreath Craft Class at North Beach Clubhouse.March 7, 2025, 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.: Movie in Sunday Park featuring "Wonka."March 18, 2025, 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.: Bingo with Al Morgan Real Estate at Harbour Pointe Clubhouse.March 25, 2025, 6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.: New Resident Welcome Party at North Beach Clubhouse.Ongoing: The Community Appearance & Maintenance (CAM) and Finance Committees are seeking new members.Cast of CharactersGregory: Recipient of the BCA Lifestyle Updates email ([email protected]).Candice Streett: Chair of the Community Appearance & Maintenance (CAM) Committee ([email protected]).James Grooms: Administrative Assistant ([email protected]), contact for the Finance Committee.Al Morgan: Presumably associated with Al Morgan Real Estate, sponsoring the Bingo night.Timothée Chalamet: Actor in the movie "Wonka," which will be shown in Sunday Park.NotebookLM can be inaccurate; please double check its responses.

February 25, 2025 (5:02 PM): Congressman Rob Wittman's office sends an email to Gregory Smith ([email protected]) advertising mobile office hours in Midlothian.February 26, 2025 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Mobile office hours held at American Legion Post 186 in Midlothian, Virginia. Staff members from Congressman Wittman's office are present to assist constituents.Cast of Characters:Rob Wittman: U.S. Representative for Virginia's First Congressional District. He is the sender of the email and the person responsible for providing constituent services, including the mobile office hours.Gregory Smith: Recipient of the email from Congressman Wittman's office. He lives in Virginia's First District.Staff members from Congressman Wittman's Office: Unnamed individuals who represent Congressman Wittman at the mobile office hours and assist constituents with federal agency inquiries.Brief Bios:Rob Wittman: A Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Virginia's First Congressional District. He is focused on serving his constituents and assisting them with federal agency-related issues. He has offices in Washington D.C., Glen Allen, and Yorktown.Gregory Smith: Resident of Virginia's First Congressional District and recipient of Congressman Wittman's email. No other information is provided in the source.Staff members from Congressman Wittman's Office: Employees of Congressman Wittman who work to assist his constituents with various federal matters.