Free CERT training class to begin in April

Goochland County FireRescue and Emergency Services will be sponsoring a free 22-hour Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training class at the Henley Fire-Rescue

Training Center on 2485 Old Courthouse Road Goochland. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 –9:30 p.m. starting on April 3 and ending May 1. One

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Week 2: Machine quilting techniques. Week 3: Make block into pillow sham. Fabric needed: 1/8 yard background, 1/8 yard churn dash fabric, 1/8 year inner border, 1/2 yard outer border and backing. Other supplies to bring: neutral color thread for piecing (White, black, or gray) coordinating thread for quilting (matching your fabric) 12” pillow form sewing Machine in good working order with the instruction manual. Basic sewing supplies: scissors, seam ripper, pins, 6x24 ruler, cutting mat, rotary cutter. recommended: 1/4in presser foot for your machine. Program ends on Wednesday, april 26, 2023. Fee for the class is $40. For more information, contact Parks and recreation at 804-556-5854. Mini chefs: hop into spring will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for ages 5-11. Let’s hop together into the spring season and make some wonderful spring treats! register your child to come make, eat, and enjoy all things around springtime festivities! The fee for the class is $20. For more information, contact Parks and recreation at (804) 556-5854.

MONDAY, APRIL 24

strength Training-Monday aM will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. for ages 12 and up. come work on building your strength! This class is for anyone looking for a way to get into, or returning to, the world of fitness. This program ends on Monday, June

Saturday class will be held on either May 6 or May 13. For more information, or to register for the class, e-mail GoochlandCERT@ Goochlandva.us or call (804) 556-5366.

12, and the fee for the class is $25. For more information, contact Parks and recreation at (804) 556-5854.

TUESDAY, APRIL 25

Forever young spring Brunch will be held from 10 a.m. to noon for those ages 50 and up. a delicious brunch will be provided as well as music entertainment. The fee for the class is $15. For more information, contact Parks and recreation at (804) 556-5854 strength Training will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. for those ages 12 and up. This class is for anyone looking for a way to get into, or returning to, the world of fitness. The program ends on Thursday, June 15 and the fee for the class is $50. For more information, contact Parks and recreation at (804) 556-5854. dr. dental clinic as a resource for their oral health care.

The GoochlandCares Dental Clinic is available Monday-Thursday by appointment from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. for dental visits, and select Tuesday and Wednesday evenings as well. For more information, to confirm eligibility or to schedule an appointment, call the clinic at (804) 556-0302.

Noted historian will discuss Virginia’s bicentennial

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The Goochland County Historical Society’s April meeting will feature noted historian Brent Tarter, who will be talking about the bicentennial of the Library of Virginia, its holdings and other related topics of interest to Virginians.

Tarter is a retired senior editor at the Library of Virginia, the founding editor of the Library of Virginia’s “Dictionary of Virginia Biography” and a cofounder of the annual Virginia Forum. He is the author of numerous books and articles on various aspects of Virginia’s history.

The lecture is scheduled for Saturday, April 1 at the Goochland Library, 3075 River Road West. Refreshments will be served at 9:30 a.m. and the program begins at 10 a.m. This event is free and open to the public.