Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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CCPL Named 2021 Virginia Library of the Year |
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Congratulations to the Chesterfield County Public Library (CCPL) for being named the 2021 Virginia Library of the Year by the Virginia Library Association.
Despite COVID-19, CCPL remained apart of the community by adapting and inventing news ways to provide exceptional library services. Staff kept the community together through online story times, virtual programs and curbside pick-up to name a few. A special thank you to everyone who supported and continues to support CCPL.
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Chesterfield County Accounting Department Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence |
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We are proud to announce the Chesterfield County Accounting Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 40th consecutive year.
The prestigious award is given by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting.
“Receiving this honor for the 40th straight year is a testament to the hard work and commitment to excellence of the many county and school staff who collaborate in compiling this report and to the guidance and leadership received from the highest level of county administration,” said Donna Arrington, director of Accounting for Chesterfield.
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Mark Your Calendars!
Chesterfield SPICE Cultural Festival
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Looking for a fun summer festival for the entire family? Look no further! Mark your calendars for the inaugural Chesterfield SPICE Cultural Festival on Aug. 13-14.
This free community event, located at the Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education and Chester Village Green, will celebrate diversity and multiculturalism through the arts! There will be live music, cultural performances, guest speakers, hands-on crafts for children and food trucks featuring international cuisine.
Stay tuned for more details throughout the summer.
Find more information at www.chesterfield.gov/SPICE.
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Winterpock Road Widening Project |
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Construction is now underway for the Winterpock Road (Rt. 360 - Birkdale) Widening project.
Construction, which began in mid-June, will last approximately 18 months.
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Upcoming Prevention Programs |
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Join Chesterfield County Prevention Services for several virtual classes geared towards parenting and mental health. Pre-registration is required and must be completed two weeks prior to the class date.
Active Parenting of Teens and Tweens
- This class is for parents with children ages 10-15. This program will give you the confidence and courage to meet the challenges of your children's teen years.
- Wednesdays, July 21 through Aug. 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Mental Health First Aid for Youth:
- This class for adults 18 and over teaches an action plan to offer initial help to young people with signs and symptoms of mental illness or crises and connect them to the appropriate care.
- July 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Aug. 10 from 12:30 to 5 p.m.
Mental Health First Aid for Adults:
- This class teaches a five-step action plan to offer initial help to people with signs and symptoms of a mental illness, or in a crisis, and connect them to the appropriate care.
- July 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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July is Park and Recreation Month |
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July is Park and Recreation Month and the Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating all month long!
This year's theme is "Our Park and Recreation Story," which encourages citizens to share their favorite memories from the parks. Click the button below for a program guide to help you find ways to join in on the month-long celebration!
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CCPL Summer Learning Program
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Join Chesterfield County Public Library (CCPL) in a summer-long adventure of fun activities you can do at home. This summer’s theme is "Tails and Tales." Submit the activities you complete and be entered to win prizes!
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Two Chesterfield County Youth
Help Develop New Playground Application
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Thanks to the help of two Chesterfield County youth, a new playground application has been developed by the Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department. The story-map application highlights all playgrounds throughout Chesterfield County's Park System. The two youth insisted the web application include images because "kids want to see what's there." Along with photos, the application includes addresses, driving directions, and park maps. |
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Chesterfield Ranked Among Top 500 Healthiest Communities in America |
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A New Tool is Available:
Public Portal for Concerns and Assistance
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A new tool is now available to assist #Cfield residents with concerns and offer easier access for reporting on a variety of topics.
Chesterfield County is committed to providing a first-choice community through excellence in public service. As part of that commitment, we welcome and encourage citizens to provide feedback, concerns, report fraud, waste or abuse.
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Meet Clark!
He is about 5 years old and weighs 45 pounds. As far as Hounds go, he is more on the quiet side. Calm slow walks outside are right up his alley!
He will need time to acclimate himself to new surroundings because he is a bit on the shy side.
However, Clark does great on a leash and would do great in a chill home! He also gets along well with other dogs. Clark did test positive for heartworms.
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If you are interested in meeting this pet, please contact Chesterfield County Animal Services at 804-748-1683, option "0," to schedule an appointment. Office staff are available by phone 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. The shelter is located at 9300 Public Works Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832.
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Updates from Chesterfield County Public Schools |
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Chesterfield Education Foundation Announces Classroom Grants
Coding robots. Inclusive outdoor classroom. Sensory path for social-emotional support and academic benefits. Greenhouse garden area. Visual effects robots. Creative spaces for small group learning. Equipment to create a schoolwide news show.
MCD Innovation Grants encourage Chesterfield County Public Schools educators to think creatively when considering how to deliver academic content and life skills to students in grades K-12. Over the past 20+ years, the foundation has awarded almost $500,000 in MCD Innovation Grants. Visit CEFVA.org for more information or to donate to the Chesterfield Education Foundation.
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Connect with Chesterfield Schools on Social Media
Stay up-to-date with Chesterfield County Public Schools students, teachers, staff members and more by liking or following our social media feeds:
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Call for Chesterfield County Agribusinesses |
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Chesterfield Planners and Leaders
Update the County’s Zoning Ordinance
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The work is just beginning to update Chesterfield’s zoning ordinance.
Called “ZOMod,” short for zoning ordinance modernization, the two-year initiative aims to completely overhaul Chesterfield’s zoning ordinance to consider new development trends, update land use categories and align with the future vision of the newly adopted Comprehensive Plan.
Members of the county’s Planning Commission recently received an update on ZOMod and existing zoning ordinances. Hear the entire presentation at the video above.
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Calling All Future Community Leaders! |
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Do you know a Chesterfield youth who may be interested in learning the ins and outs of local government? 'Chesterfield 101' is designed for teens ages 12-18 to learn more about Chesterfield County Government: Who the Board of Supervisors are, what they do, why local government is important, ways to get involved and so much more! Two sessions are available. This is the first step in completing Chesterfield County's Future Community Leaders certificate (FCLC). |
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Youth Vendor Day at the
Chesterfield County Farmer's Market
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Do you know a Chesterfield youth who would like an opportunity to sell creations? If so, have them submit an application to be a vendor at the Chesterfield County Farmer's Market on Aug. 18 for Youth Vendor Day! This opportunity is open to rising 5th graders and older (up to 18 years of age). Applications are due by July 28. Learn more and submit an application below. |
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Chesterfield County Centenarian Celebration |
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Do you know someone living in Chesterfield County who will be 100 years of age or older this year? Chesterfield County, VA Senior Services wants to honor them during the Sept. 22 Board of Supervisors meeting.
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Chesterfield's Response to COVID-19 |
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Chesterfield has worked hard to provide residents with the most current resources and information about COVID-19 testing and vaccines. The county’s local state of emergency ended on June 30. With a community that is continuing to open up, this section in the newsletter devoted to the COVID-19 pandemic will decrease. However, Chesterfield will continue to share new information as it is released and will maintain its COVID-19 website as a resource for residents. |
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Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination Events |
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Looking for a free COVID-19 vaccine? Join the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Chesterfield Health District (CHD) Wednesdays in July from 3 to 6 p.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church: 4400 Beulah Road North Chesterfield, VA 23237.
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
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Adolescent clinics will be held each Monday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Rockwood Vaccination Center at the former Big Lots store in the Rockwood Square Shopping Center located at 10161 Hull Street Road.
The clinics will serve as a free adolescent immunization clinic for rising 7th through 12th graders. During this time, the clinic will offer the Tdap, Meningococcal and HPV vaccines in addition to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 12 and older, as well as COVID-19 vaccinations for any interested persons. A parent or guardian must accompany the adolescents. Please bring your immunization records with you.
COVID-19 vaccinations will also be offered at the facility for adults and adolescents on Tuesdays (3 - 7 p.m.), Thursdays (3 - 7 p.m.), and Saturdays (9 a.m. - noon)
No registration is required, and walk-ups are welcome.
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VaccineFinder / Vaccines.gov |
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The VaccineFinder website displays information about the providers, such as types of COVID-19 vaccines available, website and phone number, hours of operations and instructions on how to take the next step to get vaccinated.
VaccineFinder is updated daily.
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Virginia's COVID-19 Vaccine Summary |
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(Data as of Tuesday, July 6, 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 access the COVID-19 dashboard in Virginia.
This site and the statistics displayed are managed by the Virginia Department of Health.
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Apply to job at Chesterfield County Government here. Apply to jobs at Chesterfield County Schools here.
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