Cindy Eanes, Realtor, e-PRO -Chester, Virginia

Attention fans of the television series "24"!

Don't forget tonight, Sunday, Jan 11th, 8:00 PM, FOX network

For those of you who know Jack, I hope you're resting up for the exciting two hour night ahead of us! If you are new to Jack, be prepared for an exciting, action packed show leaving you saying "WOW"and feeling exhilarated, and exhausted all at the same time.

My husband, youngest daughter, and myself will be in front of our big screen with snacks in hand having already made all the necessary "stops" on the way. It's hard to leave the room once the show starts. Can't miss a minute!

I'm excited (as if you couldn't tell).

Hoping for another thrilling season from Jack,

Cindy

Southpark Mall in Colonial Heights announced this week they will be hosting a Trick or Treat night on October 31st for kids from 5 to 7 p.m. Kids can get dressed up in their costumes and trick or treat throughout the mall.

This evening's event is should offer a safe place for the kids to have fun and a convenient way for the parents to enjoy the festivities too!

Southpark Mall is located at 230 Southpark Circle, Colonial Heights, Virginia, 23834. If you have any questions, the phone number for the mall is 804-526-3900.

Stay safe and have a "spooky" fun night!!

When I first started my career in real estate, some of the first advice I received was to get out and meet people. Once I let every one of my friends and family members, and anyone else I have ever come in contact with know my new career status, I should then join local or community organizations or functions.

I thought about this bit of advice for awhile. I am basically a shy person. Now, that doesn't mean I can't talk your ears off, BUT that MAY only happen once I've gotten to know you really well. I'm more the kind of person who likes to watch and listen to people. I feel I learn so much about people that way. This bit of advice would take some courage for me to follow through with.

Anyway, recently I was invited to join a group. Not the civic minded, community helpful groups that were probably what those with the advice were thinking of. Instead I joined a group of lovely ladies with the main goal of having a good time and FUN! I can't think of anything better. You see, I love to laugh, or giggle, as most say I do. These ladies make me that possible.

Last week I had another birthday. So in this group I've joined I'm considered a "young one". If you haven't guessed yet, I have a joined a local group of Red Hatters. Now, officially to wear the outlandishly decorated and flamboyant red hat, you must be at least 50 years old. I have a few more years to reach that mark, so I and few other "young" ladies in the group get to wear pink hats. That's fine with me, pink is my favorite color anyway.

The ladies meet monthly for dinner at different restaurants. They also do some charity work during the holidays. They also plan outings depending on the season. We have a great trip planned for October to visit a plantation near Williamsburg, Virginia for a haunting good time and tea. I can' wait. The ride should be lovely with the changing foilage and I love antiques and history.

Needless to say, I've made new friends and I've gone shopping for a new pink hat!

Students living in Chesterfield County are enjoying their last week of summer vacation and freedom! Public school here in Chesterfield starts back for the 2008-2009 school year on Tuesday, September 2nd.

Chesterfield County Public School system is an awarding winning school system with approximately 58,000 students enrolled at 62 schools within the county. This number of students makes Chesterfield County School system one of the 100 largest school systems in the country and the fourth largest school system in Virginia.

Chesterfield County Public Schools focus on academic excellence in a safe and supportive environment for all students. The school system is part of the "No Child Left Behind" program. Because of this commitment to the youth, families continue to enjoy living and growing here in Chesterfield.

For a third year in a row, Chesterfield County Public Schools have been voted one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by the America's Promise Alliance for Youth. Also, a national research and relocation firm chose Chesterfield County School system as one of the top school districts in the nation.

If you and your family are new to the county or if you need to get information concerning orientation times, bus schedules, supplies lists (for elementary and middle schools), special needs, directions to schools or any other pertinent information, you can call 804-748-1405 or visit www.chesterfield.k12.va.us.

Have a safe Labor Day weekend and a great school year!!

That's right Chesterfield residents. You can almost smell that COTTON CANDY can't you??? The 95th (WOW) Chesterfield County Fair will be here this weekend. The festivities start on Friday, August 22nd and go through Saturday, August 30th.

The Fair is located at the corner of Courthouse and Krause Roads in Chesterfield County. The actual address is 10300 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832, just in case you are visiting from out of town and need to mapquest the directions.

Hours for the Fair are 4 PM - 11 PM weekdays and 11 AM - 11 PM Saturdays and 1 PM - 11 PM Sunday. The costs vary by ages. Adults $7, Children 6-12 years $3 and Under 5 years Free.

There will be plenty of fun rides, lots of exhibits, nightly entertainment and my favorite ANIMALS!!! Oh, and I certainly don't want to forget FAIR FOOD!!! From loaded hot dogs, cotton candy, strange concoction drinks, and my daughters favorite -- FUNNEL CAKE!! Yum!! I am sooo ready.

To get more information on entertainment schedule, Miss Chesterfield Pagent and other special activities, go to the Fair's website at: www.chesterfieldcountyfair.org.

The Fair is always a great fun way to spend time with the kids before they head back to school!!