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Wellbeats Spin Class | Ongoing
The garrison commander hosts a Wellbeats Spin Class Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., at the Strength Performance Center, building 6008, 16th Street. All authorized patrons are encouraged to attend the free highenergy sessions. The next two dates are Feb. 12 and 14. Wellbeats is not a traditional cycling class. It is an on-demand fitness provider that delivers motivating instruction, workout plans and fitness assessments to users any time. Over 200 virtual classes are available for every age, interest and fitness level. For details, call 804-734-5979.
‘Steel Magnolias’ at Lee Theater | Feb. 8-17
“Steel Magnolias,” the third installment of the Lee Playhouse Theater Group platinum season, continues Feb. 8-18 at the Lee Theater, Mahone Avenue. Performances are set for Feb. 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 8 p.m., and Feb. 10 and 17 at 3 p.m. All shows are open to the public. The dramatic comedy focuses on the friendship of six southern women who talk, gossip, needle and harangue each other. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for youths. For information, contact the box office at 804-734-6629.
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on the latest trends in cosmetics and skin CYS Parents Night Out | Feb. 16 care, demonstrations, a beauty clinic, games, Parents can take a night off while children, giveaways, coupons and more. ages 6 weeks - 12 years old, participate in ageFor further details, call 804-861-5970. appropriate development activities Feb 16, 6-10 p.m., at the Battle Child Development Center, building 10622, Sisisky Blvd. Follow the Drinking Gourd | The cost is $25 per child. Registration is Feb. 9 required by Feb. 6. A free Black History Month production, For details, call 804-734-2933 or 734-2958. “Follow the Drinking Gourd,” is set for Feb. 9, 4:30-5:30 p.m., at the Virginia Living Lee Club Sweethearts Dinner | Museum, 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport Feb. 16 News. The Lee Club is offering a Sweethearts The planetarium show is an inspiring Dinner Feb. 16, 6:30-10 p.m., in building tale of one African-American family’s 9009, Battle Drive. desperate flight to freedom and how they used A dinner for two features a menu of beef constellations to guide the way. Admission is bourguignon, boneless Chicken Dijon, red free to the show with the museum entry fee. skin mashed potatoes, French green beans and Additional showings are scheduled throughout more. There also will be music, dancing and a the coming weeks. photo booth on site. The cost is $50 per couFor additional details, visit www.thevlm.org ple. Paid reservations are required by Feb. 12. or call 757-595-1900. For details, call 804-734-7547 or 734-7541.
Read-2-Rover at Library | Feb. 12
The Family and MWR Fort Lee Community Library will offer a Read-2-Rover activity Feb. 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m., in the Bunker Hall Café, Quarters Road, Army Logistics University campus. The free program includes reading for, or showing picture books to, certified therapy dogs. Registration is requested but not required. The activity is held the second Tuesday of each month, and it is open to all ages. For details, call 804-765-8095.
Community youths, ages 11-18, are invited to the “Love Ya Lots” Valentine Dance Feb. 9, 7-10 p.m., at the Youth Center, building 10619, Yorktown Drive. The event will include refreshments, music and dancing. The cost is $3 for members and $5 for guests. Attendees must either be registered with Parent Central Services or be ACS ‘Baby Basics’ | Feb. 13 a sponsored guest who is registered with PCS. A free class – “Baby Basics,” presented For details, call 804-734-2870 or 734-2871. by the Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program – is set for Feb. 13, 1 p.m., Exchange Valentine Mixer | at ACS, building 1231, Mahone Avenue. The session will cover bathing, diapering, Feb. 9 The Fort Lee Exchange will hold a special soothing, breastfeeding and other newborn event – the In Love with Makeup Valentine care. This also is an ideal opportunity to learn Mixer – Feb. 9, noon - 2 p.m., at the main store more about the support services available to first-time parents. Registration is requested. on A Avenue. For more information, call 804-734-6381. The celebration will include information
Military personnel, family members and civilian employees are invited to the ACS Army Family Team Building White Gloves and Company Boots Class Feb. 21, 5-8 p.m., at ACS, building 9023, 1231 Mahone Ave. Enrollment is free. AFTB will provide practical and experiential learning activities on customs, courtesies and protocols that take place at military social functions and events. There will be special emphasis on holiday ball attire and receiving lines. Registration is required by Feb. 19 For details, call 804-734-7979.
Library MakerSpace Activity | Feb. 22
The Fort Lee Community Library has scheduled its next MakerSpace program for Feb. 22, 5 p.m., in Bunker Hall Cafe, Army Logistics University campus. Those interested should arrive as close to the starting time as possible in order to complete the project before the event is over. MakerSpace is free and open to all ages. Participants can use tools, techniques and ‘I Have a Dream’ Performance | hands-on learning with the goal of inspiring and nurturing their interest in science, Feb. 18 The Virginia Repertory Theatre presents technology, engineering, art and math. For more information, call 804-765-8095. a dramatization of the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a program entitled “I Have a Dream” Feb. 18, 6-7:30 p.m., at Chili Open (Golf) Scramble | the North Courthouse Road Library, 325 Feb. 23 The Chili Open Scramble is set for Feb. 23, 10 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield County. The free Black History Month event is for all a.m., at the Cardinal Golf Club. The two-person ages. For details, visit library.chesterfield.gov. team competition will have a shotgun start. The entry fee is $30 for members and $45 for ‘Anything Goes’ Auditions | all others. The cost includes golf, a cart, chili Feb. 18-19 for lunch and more. The registration fee must The Theater Company at Fort Lee will hold be paid by Feb. 21. It is open to all players. auditions for “Anything Goes” Feb. 18-19, 7 For details, call 804-734-2899. p.m., at the Lee Theater, Mahone Ave. Director Frank Foster is seeking women ‘A Sharecropper’s Life’ | Feb. 23 and men for a variety of principal, secondary James McKnight Jr. and Sahara Bowser and ensemble roles. Those auditioning should will share the story of Willie Holliday Sr. in prepare a song (accompanist provided), bring a special program entitled “My Story of a sheet music and be prepared for movement in- Sharecropper’s Life” Feb. 23 1-2:30 p.m., cluding Jazz and tap dancing. Readings will be at the Chester Library, 11800 Centre St. from the script. No performers are paid. Re- Registration is required. hearsals will begin immediately after casting The free event is part of Black History for a production run of May 17 - June 2. Month events scheduled throughout the For details, call 804-734-6629 or email county. For details, call 804-751-CCPL or info@leeplayhouse.com. visit library.chesterfield.gov.
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