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LINK microtransit works like a rideshare program but in a given geographical area. Riders can use the GRTC On the Go app or call to request a ride.

Starting Saturday, five library satellite sites will soon open for in-person early voting in Chesterfield County.

Chesterfield County opened five library satellite sites for in person, early voting on Oct. 23.

“Security is front and center for the electoral board,” said Rick Michael, vice chair of the county’s electoral board. “Every meeting we have, we go into closed sessions to discuss security issues.”

Juneteenth, derived from June nineteenth, is an annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

Juneteenth, derived from June nineteenth, is an annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

Family Campfire, Friday, Feb. 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Rockwood Nature Center 3401 Courthouse Road. Bundle up the family as you look and listen for winter wildlife along the trails of Rockwood Park, then warm up by the campfire and enjoy s’mores. Flashlights recommended. For all ages. Registration required. $7. 804-768-7448/information, 804-748-1623/ registration, chesterfield.gov/naturecenter CHESTERFIELD COUNTY PARKS

THURSDAY, JAN. 26 Chesterfield Council on Aging monthly meeting, 9-10:30 a.m., Lifelong Learning Institute, 13801 Westfield Road. Guest speaker Jessica Robinson of Chesterfield Fire & EMS will present “Be Aware & Prepared: Individual Emergency Preparedness for Seniors.” Includes committee updates and informal networking. Open to all. Free. 804-768-7878, chesterfield.gov/214/programs-support-groups Pre-K Story Time, 10-10:30 a.m., Chester

Visit with Santa at the Santa Train Depot, noon-6 p.m., Dec. 11, Westchester Commons – Santa Train Depot, 317 Perimeter Drive. Visit Santa and see a 19-foot Santa train engine, 12-foot snow globes, a fully operational holiday train display and more. Bring your own camera. Free. 804-379-9292, shopwestchestercommons.com/events DANIEL RECHE THURSDAY, DEC. 8 Remembering the

Chesterfield voters can vote early Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.