Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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Following the resignation last week of Midlothian District Supervisor Leslie Haley, the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors convened a special meeting on Monday, June 13 to outline the process for filling the Midlothian District seat on an interim basis.
The board also adopted a resolution petitioning the Chesterfield Circuit Court to set a special election for Nov. 8. The winner of that election will serve out the remaining year on Haley’s term in office.
Chesterfield is accepting applications online through Thursday, June 23 at 5 p.m. The position announcement and application are available on the county website at chesterfield.gov.
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Manchester Family YMCA
Welcome Center Holds Ribbon Cutting
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Last Saturday, the Manchester YMCA, in partnership with Chesterfield County, held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of its completed renovations, which included the addition of the Anderson Family Welcome Center -- a new facility dedicated to helping connect new #Cfield immigrants and refugees to community resources.
Thank you to everyone who came out to the celebration!
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Chesterfield's 2022 Juneteenth
Celebration Continues
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Chesterfield is collaborating with various community partners to commemorate Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the United States, with a series of events that will conclude on Sunday, June 19. Thanks to everyone who came to Saturday’s event at Meadowdale Library!
Get more information about Chesterfield's planned Juneteenth celebration at https://tinyurl.com/2p999wsx or by contacting the county's Juneteenth committee via email at juneteenth@chesterfield.gov.
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The Bumblebee Jamboree
Takes Place This Saturday!
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Join the Chesterfield Master Gardeners at Maymont this Saturday to celebrate our pollinators at Bumblebee Jamboree!
Families are invited to participate at this free event that encourages everyone to learn about butterflies, bees, beetles, and bats. Children may enjoy pollinator related crafts, games, snacks, and other activities.
The Bumblebee Jamboree will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
For more information, call (804) 751-4401 or visit https://tinyurl.com/2xzhx3te
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Because Juneteenth falls on a weekend this year, all Chesterfield County government offices will be closed on Monday, June 20 in observance of the federal holiday.
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Four years after it was nearly shuttered by a federal agency, more than $14 million in federal, state, and local funding has been committed to the Ettrick Train Station.
Read more about the relentless group of residents who played a key role in keeping the 70-year old station in South Chesterfield.
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Watch and Listen to the Latest Episode of
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Coming tomorrow on the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to members of Library Bots, a team of local high schoolers who meet at Central Library and compete in FIRST Tech Challenge robotics. Their “coach” and two team members talk about their experience of building the robot and competing against other teams, including how important the term “gracious professionalism” matters in all that they do.
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Chesterfield Communications and Media Takes Home Six Hermes Awards! |
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The Chesterfield County Department of Communications and Media took home six honors in the 16th Annual Hermes Creative Awards, which were announced last month.
Among the 6,500 entries that were submitted from 28 different countries, Chesterfield was recognized as:
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Attention Registered Chesterfield Voters |
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Chesterfield County is now located in the 1st and 4th U.S. Congressional districts under the new U.S. congressional map approved by the Virginia Supreme Court earlier this year.
Since the candidates in those respective districts are running unopposed, there will be no 2022 midterm primary election in Chesterfield County this month.
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The Chesterfield County Farmer's Market is Back! |
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The Chesterfield County Farmers Market is back! Every Wednesday through Sept. 28, come out, support local vendors and enjoy fresh produce and local goods from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The #Cfield Farmers Market is located at 6701 Mimms Loop, Chesterfield, VA. We hope to see you there! |
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Chesterfield Providing Grace Period on Personal Property Taxes Through July 29 |
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In response to challenging economic conditions, Chesterfield County is granting a grace period for payment of 2022 personal property taxes through July 29, 2022.
While personal property tax bills were due by June 6, no penalty or interest will be charged if taxes are paid in full by the end of the grace period. This applies only to taxes on personal property, such as cars, passenger trucks, motorcycles, boats and trailers.
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Reserve Your Spot in a Summer Camp! |
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Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation still has some space available for several of its summer camps! If you are looking for a summer camp experience, check out these options:
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Fun in the Sun- for ages 5-12 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Bensley, Chalkley, and Curtis elementary schools
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Chesterfield Spreads Kindness |
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Did a neighbor recently help unload your groceries? Has a stranger paid for your coffee? Here in #Cfield, random acts of kindness take place each day and we want to hear about them! Visit www.chesterfield.gov/kindness to submit your kindness story for a chance to be featured on our social media channels.
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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. Our subject-matter experts want to be your best resource for getting answers to important questions about Chesterfield.
Topics include:
✅ District update – Request your board member to speak
✅ Senior resources in Chesterfield - Office of Aging and Disability Services
✅ Chesterfield Cooperative Extension - Master Gardeners
✅ So much more.
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Who's in the mood for Strudel?!!
Strudel is a 3-year old Shepherd/Husky mix who actually came to the shelter pregnant! She’s thrilled to be on her own now and ready to find her forever home. Strudel’s favorite thing is cuddles! She loves to sit next to you while you pet her and will even try to grab your hand with her paw to make you keep petting her if you stop. If for some reason you keep refusing to pet her, she’ll just climb all 64 pounds of fluff into your lap so you have to pet her!
While we love Strudel to bits here at the shelter, she definitely needs to go to a home prepared to deal with the energy and personality quirks of a Husky mix. She’ll need some extra help learning manners since she’s a bit of a wild child, and she loves to let you know quite loudly and insistently how much she hates being crated for car rides. She did well when meeting another dog. She should not go to a home with cats or children.
If you’re looking for a sweet treat to add to your life, then make an appointment to meet Strudel today!
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If you are interested in meeting this pet, please contact Chesterfield County Animal Services at 804-748-1683, option "2," 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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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:
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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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Updates from Chesterfield County Public Schools |
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School physicals and immunizations
Families are encouraged to act now to take advantage of opportunities to prepare for the next school year:
How will your student get to school in 2022-23?
Transportation planning is underway for the 2022-23 school year. All Chesterfield County Public Schools families are asked to update student transportation information for the coming year as early as possible, even if your student will attend school virtually. Please log into ParentVUE and check your home address and any alternative addresses, if applicable. If this information is expected to change between now and the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, you may wait until the change occurs to enter the information.
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Apply now for prekindergarten
Chesterfield County Public Schools is accepting prekindergarten applications for the 2022-23 school year. Prekindergarten serves 4-year-olds with the greatest need, helping them build skills and prepare for kindergarten.
Free, full-day prekindergarten with transportation is offered at:
- Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy for children zoned to attend Bellwood, Bensley, Beulah, Marguerite Christian, Curtis, Ecoff, Enon, Gates, Harrowgate, Salem Church, Elizabeth Scott and Wells elementary schools.
- Bon Air, Chalkley, Crenshaw, Crestwood, Davis, Ettrick, Falling Creek, Hening, Hopkins, Jacobs Road, Matoaca, Providence and Reams Road elementary schools.
Children must be 4 years of age by Sept. 30, 2022, and reside in Chesterfield County. Eligible students who live within the attendance zone of a school with a prekindergarten classroom are considered first. Use this widget to find the school you are zoned to attend.
Prekindergarten applications in English and in Spanish are available online. Required documents include child’s original birth certificate; proof of residency; proof of income; and completed dental exam form. Questions? Email ccpspreschool@ccpsnet.net or call 804-706-6061 (English) or 804-706-6062 (Spanish)
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Looking to get a PCR test for COVID-19? The Virginia Department of Health's Chesterfield Health District is hosting FREE COVID-19 testing events. These are walk-up events and no prior registration is required.
Chesterfield Health Department Parking Lot (9501 Lucy Corr Circle Chesterfield VA)
- Saturday, June 25 from 9-11 a.m.
Learn more by visiting
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Several COVID-19 community levels in the area have increased from “low” to “medium” and “high,” the Chesterfield Health District announced on Friday, May 27, as cases continued to rise across the area. Chesterfield County and the City of Colonial Heights moved from “medium” to “high” risk for spread of COVID-19. Although Powhatan County is reported as have “medium” COVID-19 community levels, Chesterfield Health District recommends everyone in the region take precautions.
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Have you misplaced your COVID-19 vaccination card? Anyone vaccinated in Virginia can click here to obtain their vaccination record.
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Looking for a COVID-19 vaccine? Use VaccineFinder.org or Vaccines.gov to find the latest information on which providers and pharmacies are administering the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Apply to Chesterfield County Government jobs.
Apply to Chesterfield County Schools jobs.
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