Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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Stay Connected with Chesterfield! |
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County Holding Virtual Community Meetings on Proposed Redistricting Oct. 13 and Oct. 19 |
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After Hours Concert Series Comes to
Chesterfield County Fairgrounds:
Get Two Tickets for the Price of One
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If you haven't already heard, Chesterfield’s Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with EventMakers-USA’s After Hours Concerts to bring nationally-recognized recording artists to the county. Chase Rice will be at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds on Oct. 16 and Chris Janson will be in concert on Oct. 22. Are you a Chesterfield resident and interested in attending both shows at the fairgrounds? THIS IS FOR YOU!
For our Happening in Chesterfield subscribers, a special combo ticket to attend both shows is available for only $39.50.
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Chesterfield is Raising Awareness
for Domestic Violence, Cybersecurity,
and Breast Cancer
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. To raise awareness, Chesterfield General Services and the Chesterfield Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource Center planted purple pinwheels in the County Complex traffic circle. The pinwheels will be displayed throughout the month of October.
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October is also Cybersecurity Month and the Chesterfield Emergency Management department is reminding you to be cyber safe this month! Stay tuned to their Facebook page to learn about cybersecurity awareness. Emergency Management is also reminding residents that Oct. 21 is the Great Shakeout, which is a day to raise awareness about earthquake safety.
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For the month of October, the pink Sheriff vehicle will be displayed in front of the main courthouse and will be illuminated pink at night. The deputies will also be wearing pink badges in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness and purple ribbons in support of the fight to end Domestic Violence.
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Happening This Week:
Chesterfield County Cooperative Extension Hosts Final Demo Garden with Master Gardeners
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If you're trying to decide what to plant this fall, visit the Chesterfield County Cooperative Extension department to chat with Master Gardeners this Thursday, Oct. 7 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The Master Gardeners will give you suggestions and help you decide what to plant. The garden is located at 9501 Lori Rd. Chesterfield, VA.
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Become an Officer of Election
Early voting is in full swing in Chesterfield County, and with the addition of new early voting sites in October and the General Election in November, the county’s General Registrar’s office is casting its net across metro Richmond to recruit Officers of Election.
“Officers of Election can serve in other localities and we’re hiring,” said Chesterfield County General Registrar and Director of Elections Constance Hargrove.
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“This is a real opportunity for a new generation of public servants to step up and serve if the opportunity in their locality is not available. Chesterfield has plenty of opportunities for anybody in the region willing to learn about the democratic process, and help their fellow residents exercise their most fundamental right as an American.”
Officers of Election are registered voters that play a vital role in ensuring the integrity of the election and assisting voters in having a successful and enjoyable voting experience.
All potential officers must be registered voters in Virginia.
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Voting by absentee mail ballot
If you requested an absentee ballot and are planning to vote by mail, it MUST include a witness signature this year. You can request an absentee ballot by mail before 5 p.m. on Oct. 22.
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Important Information Regarding Absentee Ballot Instructions
Registered Chesterfield County voters who requested an absentee ballot are being asked to disregard the telephone phone number listed on instructions accompanying their ballot.
The telephone number listed as the Chesterfield County General Registrar’s Office is incorrect.
County voters who need assistance or have questions about their absentee ballot should call 804-748-1471 instead of the number listed in the instructions.
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New instructions with the correct telephone number are being mailed to county voters requesting an absentee ballot. Click here to learn more.
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Chesterfield to Build
World Class Ice Tournament Facility
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A state-of-the-art ice tournament facility will anchor the sports and entertainment venue at the planned Midlothian-Chippenham Gateway development in northeastern Chesterfield County.
The facility will help the Richmond region establish stronger youth hockey and ice-skating programs, strengthen sports tourism by bringing tournaments to the region, and serve as a fun entertainment venue for all residents through open skating and Learn to Skate programs.
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Find Your Park Series: Midlothian District |
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Did you know there are 13 parks in the Midlothian Magisterial District alone? In this video, Midlothian District Supervisor Leslie Haley gives a brief overview of parks in the district. Look for additional videos highlighting parks in #Cfield over the coming weeks. |
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Chesterfield County Hiring for Custodians |
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Are you or someone you know looking for a flexible full-time or part-time position with Chesterfield County Government? We're currently hiring for custodians and will be holding a job fair and hiring event on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 2 to 7:30 p.m. in the Central Library, 7501 Lucy Corr Blvd. |
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Request Your Board Member to Speak! |
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Did you know your group or organization can request a speaker from the #Cfield Speakers Bureau? The Speakers Bureau features a variety of topics on current and timely subjects from county leaders who are eager to talk to your group or organization.
Request Your Board Member to Speak
Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors members welcome invitations to engage with their constituents on many topics either specific to their respective magisterial districts or countywide. Speaking to groups or at events or functions is one of the many ways the county’s elected leaders stay informed, stay connected to the communities they serve and receive important feedback.
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Relocating the Historic Justis House
in Chesterfield County
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Recently, one of only six full masonry homes from the 19th century in Chesterfield County was carefully dismantled and relocated to be preserved. This home belonged to Virginia Justis, a popular biology teacher in the county school system for more than 30 years. Watch the full video to learn more. |
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Social Security Announces Redesigned Statement |
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Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, today introduced a new look and feel to the Social Security Statement, available online through the mySocialSecurity portal at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount and by mail. The Statement is one of the most effective tools people can use to learn about their earnings and future Social Security benefits. This fresh look will allow millions of people to see their earnings information and estimates of future benefits quickly and securely.
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Mandatory 10-Digit Dialing is
Coming to Chesterfield
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Mandatory 10-Digit dialing is coming to the 804 area code. Now is the time to clean out and edit the contacts on your mobile device! 📱
Starting on October 24, all calls within the 804 area code must use 10-digit dialing (area code plus the number). On and after this date, local calls dialed with only seven digits may not connect and a recording will inform the caller that the call cannot be completed as dialed. You must hang up and dial again using the 10-digit numbers.
Last year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established "9-8-8" as the new, nationwide three-digit phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The new three-digit dialing code will be available nationwide by July 16, 2022 and will provide an easy to remember and easy to dial three-digit number to reach suicide prevention and mental health counselors, similar to 9-1-1 for emergencies and 3-1-1 for local government services.
In order for 9-8-8 to become the three-digit phone number to connect with the lifeline, all area codes that use "988" as a local exchange, or the first three digits of a seven-digit phone number, will need to begin using 10-digit dialing. The 804 area code is one of the 82 area codes nationally that will need to adopt this change.
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Watch WCCT - On Cable. Online. On the Go. |
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Did you know you can watch #Cfield Board of Supervisors meetings, Planning Commission meetings, and other special programming on WCCT from the comfort of your own home? Chesterfield Community Television is your source of information, news, and events around the county!
You can also watch original programing on WCCT. Here’s some of what you can expect:
Real Virginia
Real Virginia focuses on agriculture news and family-oriented stories throughout the state of Virginia. The show also offers cooking and gardening segments that feature products from Virginia.
National Gallery of Art Video Teaching Series
These programs explore current and historical 20th century art and sculpture from around the world. Programs focus on specific past and present exhibits from the National Gallery of Art and profiles pioneers in various fields of art and sculpture.
Watch WCCT on cable, online and on the go. Here's how:
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This is Reaper!
He's a handsome guy with the biggest smile . His owner was very ill, so Reaper had to come to us in hopes of finding a new family to take care of him. He enjoys cuddling in your arms and spending time with his humans. Reaper is an inside dog, but does like time outdoors enjoying the fresh air . If you're searching for a dog who enjoys sleeping with you at night, Reaper is your guy! Fun fact: his favorite treat is bologna! He is really interested in other dogs and seems to just want to play with them.
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On the other hand, he isn't a fan of kitties at all! Reaper is heartworm positive, but we have started his treatment and will send his medication home with you. Reaper is a 9 year old Shepherd/Boxer mix who weighs 45 pounds. |
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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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A fabulous evening of marching bands: POSTPONED to OCT. 12!
Don't miss the return of the marching band exhibition featuring every high school in Chesterfield County Public Schools! You are invited to Meadowbrook High School (4901 Cogbill Road), to experience the bold sounds and precision moves of drumlines, brass and woodwinds alongside the beautiful choreography of color guards as 10 halftime shows march across the field. Admission is free. Here is the timeline for the marching band exhibition:
- 6:50 p.m. Meadowbrook High
- 7 p.m. Manchester High
- 7:15 p.m. Bird High
- 7:30 p.m. Matoaca High
- 7:45 p.m. Monacan High
- 8 p.m. Midlothian High
- 8:15 p.m. James River High
- 8:30 p.m. Cosby High
- 8:45 p.m. Clover Hill High
- 9 p.m. Thomas Dale High
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You can nominate outstanding principals by Nov. 4 for R.E.B. Award
The Community Foundation, in partnership with the R.E.B. Foundation, invites nominations for the 2021-22 R.E.B. Awards for Distinguished Educational Leadership. This initiative recognizes school principals who go beyond the day-to-day demands of their position to create an exceptional educational environment. The awards will recognize one principal each from Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico and Richmond. Each winner will receive a $30,000 grant: a $10,000 unrestricted cash grant to the principal and $20,000 to be used for school-based initiatives of the recipient’s choosing. Nominations are solicited from the school community and the public. The deadline is 5 p.m. Nov. 4. Details and the nomination form are here.
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Pink Flamingo Week will help get coats for kids who need them
Chesterfield Education Foundation, in support of and in partnership with Chesterfield County Public Schools, is sponsoring Pink Flamingo Week Oct. 9-16 to make sure every Chesterfield student who needs a warm coat this winter can get one. There are so many things children must focus their attention on, and being cold should not be one of them. See how you can support this initiative.
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How to nominate a student for gifted services
Gifted learners are students who show the potential for advanced thinking and reasoning, creativity and high achievement. So that schools can support, challenge, enrich and engage gifted students, Chesterfield County Public Schools conducts an annual referral process to identify gifted students:
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Parents, teachers, community members and students can refer a student they believe to be gifted by filling out this form.
- Oct. 27 is the deadline to refer students currently in grades 2-12.
- March 15 is the deadline to refer students currently in grades K-1 within Chesterfield County Public Schools.
Details about how Chesterfield County Public Schools supports gifted learners are available here.
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Chesterfield Health District Offering
Pfizer Booster COVID-19 Vaccines
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Watch the below video for an update on the Pfizer COVID-19 booster vaccine with Chesterfield Health District Director Dr. Alexander Samuel. |
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The Virginia Department of Health’s Chesterfield Health District is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine boosters for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The booster vaccine can be obtained any time after six months from the date of a second Prifer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
The Chesterfield Health District is one of many booster vaccine providers in this health district. The health district is operating the Rockwood Vaccination Center (RVC) located at 10161 Hull Street Road (former Big Lots), which is open as follows:
- Mondays, 3 to 7 p.m.
- Tuesdays, 3 to 7 p.m.
- Thursdays, 3 to 7 p.m.
- Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon
Walk-ins are welcome but registering for a vaccination appointment is encouraged. You can sign up for appointments at www.vaccines.gov. If you are coming for your booster dose, please bring your vaccine card to confirm the date and type of vaccine you received in your second dose.
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Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing Events |
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Looking for a COVID-19 vaccine, or looking to get tested for the COVID-19 virus? The Virginia Department of Health’s Chesterfield Health District is hosting COVID-19 vaccination and testing events throughout the county. Find the schedule below.
Vaccination Events:
The Chesterfield Health District will be providing COVID-19 vaccines at Rockwood Vaccination Center, located at 10161 Hull Street Road on the following dates and times:
- Mondays from 3 to 7 p.m.
- Tuesdays from 3 to 7 p.m.
- Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m..
- Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon
COVID-19 Testing Events:
The Chesterfield Health District is offering FREE COVID testing on the following days at the Rockwood Vaccination Center.
- Tuesdays, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Wednesdays, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Fridays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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Use VaccineFinder.org or Vaccines.gov to find the latest information on which providers and pharmacies are administering the COVID-19 vaccine.
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, Oct. 5, 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 Chesterfield County Government jobs.
Apply to Chesterfield County Schools jobs.
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