Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly E-Newsletter |
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Stay Connected with Chesterfield! |
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Scroll to the bottom for more helpful links and resources to stay up to date on all things Chesterfield! |
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County Administration Hosts News Conference, Discusses Teacher Pay |
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Yesterday, Board of Supervisors Chair James Holland (Dale), Vice Chair Christopher Winslow (Clover Hill), County Administrator Dr. Joseph Casey and Deputy County Administrator Matt Harris held a news conference to discuss FY2022 funding for schools and teacher pay.
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Board of Supervisors Meeting Feb. 24 |
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The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 24, will be held in person in the Public Meeting Room at 10001 Iron Bridge Road.
The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. with a work session followed by the 6 p.m. evening session. Both sessions will be held in the Public Meeting Room and will be available for viewing on Comcast Channel 98, Verizon Channel 28, and livestreamed on chesterfield.gov and the County’s YouTube channel.
Measures are being put in place to accommodate in-person public input while practicing social distancing, as recommended by health officials.
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Celebrating Black History Month |
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A long-standing tradition of paying tribute to the contributions and accolades of Black Americans in Chesterfield County continues into its 32nd year.
Chesterfield County and Virginia State University will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with a variety of programs exploring the diverse heritage of Black Americans and their continued sacrifices to our community and nation.
This year’s theme – “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity” – centers around the strength and devotion of the Black family, and the work that lies ahead for improved representation, identity and continued inclusion and diversity.
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Rescheduled: Scholarship Recognition Program |
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Due to inclement weather, the VSU-Chesterfield Black History Month Annual Scholarship Recognition Program has been rescheduled to Friday, March 2 at 8 a.m. |
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The Annual Scholarship Recognition Program, sponsored by Columbia Gas, will be held virtually.
Members of the public are welcome to join the celebration by watching the livestream on the County’s YouTube channel and on Comcast Channel 98 or Verizon Channel 28.
No pre-registration is required to view the program.
Dr. Janice Underwood, chief officer of the state’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office, is set to deliver the keynote address during the Annual Scholarship Recognition Program.
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This Week's Black History Month Events |
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Black Women in Culture
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 7-8 p.m.
Virginia Commonwealth University’s Dr. Grace Gipson discusses how Black women are portrayed in American Culture. For teens and adults. Registration begins Feb. 9. This video will be available for 30 days from premiere date.
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Breaking the Line
Thursday, Feb. 25, 7-8 p.m.
Samuel Freedman, author of “Breaking the Line: The Season in Black College Football that Transformed the Sport and Changed the Course of Civil Rights” joins us for a discussion of his books. For teens and adults. Registration begins Feb. 11. This video will be available for 30 days from premiere date.
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Black Men Read
Friday, Feb. 26, 7-8 p.m.
Black Men Read is a Chesterfield-based organization that strives for every Black boy and man across the globe to have access to and to actively seek wisdom in the pages of a book. Join Demetrius Frazier from Black Men Read and discuss the book “We Want to do More than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom” by Bettina Love. A limited number of copies of the book will be given to registrants in advance of the program. Registration begins Jan. 26. Available for 30 days after premiere date.
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How Faith Got Us Through
Saturday, Feb. 27, Noon | Magnolia Grange, 10020 Iron Bridge Road
First-person interpreter and storyteller Theresa G will provide an insightful program on African American culture. In this moving presentation, Ms. G will discuss the importance of faith in the African American community and share the stories of how enslaved Africans made the transition as a culture and advanced to greater heights in business, communications, entertainment, sports and so much more.
In a mixture of stories and monologues, this thought-provoking presentation will have you laughing and crying. Space is limited and reservations are required. For details, call Lorie Arnold at 804-748-1498.
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Nominations Open: Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame |
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Nominations are now open for the 2021 Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame, which celebrates local seniors who have rendered outstanding services to their community.
To qualify, nominees must be at least 60 years old and reside in Chesterfield County. Volunteer service performed by the nominees may have been performed outside the county, but only service performed after the nominee turned 60 is considered during the nomination process.
Nominations are due by Friday, April 2, 2021 and the form may be filled out and submitted online.
A virtual induction ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 13 at 2 p.m.
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Out of the Park:
Parks and Recreation Relaunches Newsletter
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Want to receive the latest news about the Department of Parks and Recreation's upcoming projects, activities and events? Then subscribe to the department's newly relaunched monthly newsletter, Out of the Park!
January's edition featured stories on River City Sportsplex, a new orienteering course at Rockwood Park, the safe reopening of some historical sites, the hiring of a new assistant director and much more!
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More Chesterfield County News |
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Updates from Chesterfield County Public Schools |
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Chesterfield Schools Curbside Meals Distribution Updates
Feb. 22, 2021
Due to declining participation numbers, Chesterfield County Public Schools’ Food and Nutrition Services team is updating the meals distribution schedule in order to best serve students and families. Free meals continue to be available to students learning in person and to those participating in the virtual learning environment.
Several site locations are being closed due to low participation numbers
Course Scheduling Wrapping Up for Chesterfield Middle and High School Students
Feb. 17, 2021
Scheduling for the 2021-22 school year is underway for Chesterfield County middle and high school students, but the end of the scheduling window rapidly is approaching. Students have been learning about the many academic opportunities available to them, so they can make informed decisions about their future.
All students have varying interests and academic needs, and selecting electives or choosing an academic placement for core subjects may seem like a daunting task for students and families. Whether they are a rising sixth-grader or a rising high school senior, all students have several opportunities to increase rigor in different subject areas.
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County Response to COVID-19 |
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Other important information and updates on resources for Virginians can be found at:
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Virginia's COVID-19 Vaccine Summary |
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(Data as of Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021) |
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Interested in seeing the state's latest COVID-19 vaccination statistics, including a breakdown by locality? Click on the button below to to access the COVID-19 in Virginia: Vaccine Summary dashboard.
This site and the statistics displayed are managed by the Virginia Department of Health.
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VDH COVID-19 Vaccination Pre-Registration |
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The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has launched a new, centralized website that allows Virginians to easily pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine. This one-stop-shop website, vaccinate.virginia.gov, allows individuals to pre-register online, check that they are pre-registered and access additional information on Virginia’s vaccination rollout.
Virginians who have previously pre-registered through their local health district have been automatically imported into the new system and do not need to pre-register again. Data migration is continuing throughout the week and it may take several days for your name to appear in the centralized system. Everyone who has previously registered is still on the list and their status will not be affected.
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Statewide COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center |
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Have a question about the COVID-19 vaccine? Prefer to pre-register over the phone?
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CCPL Assisting Vaccine Pre-Registration |
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Chesterfield County Public Library (CCPL) is helping residents of Chesterfield County and the surrounding area with the vaccination pre-registration process. Library staff are available to assist customers over the phone, or, if in-person assistance from CCPL staff is needed, a resident may visit any CCPL location. If visiting in person, please follow safe distancing protocols. For CCPL's assistance, please call 804-751-2275.
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