Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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stay up to date on all things Chesterfield!
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LEGO Announces North American
Plant Will Be Built in Chesterfield!
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Last week, the LEGO Group announced it will invest over $1 billion to construct its U.S. manufacturing plant in Chesterfield County. The company's 1.7 million-square-foot precision manufacturing facility in Meadowville Technology Park will create more than 1,760 new jobs and generate significant local tax revenue, while enabling LEGO to expand its global supply chain and bring its signature plastic bricks closer to a major market in North America. |
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Following the recent resignation of Midlothian District Supervisor Leslie Haley, the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors convened a special meeting last week 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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Chesterfield Drone Park
Dedication is Tomorrow!
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Calling all drone and flying enthusiasts!
Come on out to the Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy (15501 Harrowgate Road) tomorrow evening, June 22, at 6 p.m. for the dedication of the Chesterfield Drone Park!
The event will include not only a dedication of the new park but will also include a drone flying demo.
Admission is free.
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Rain Barrel Workshops Return Next Month! |
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Chesterfield County Environmental Engineering, in cooperation with the James River Soil and Water Conservation District and the Chesterfield Cooperative Extension Office, will hold two workshops on July 9 to teach county residents how to build rain barrels.
The workshops will be offered at 10 a.m. and noon at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, located at 10300 Courthouse Road. Each workshop will last approximately two hours.
These workshops allow residents build a rain barrel for their yard while they also learning how barrels help to conserve water, reduce runoff and protect the environment. In addition to those benefits, a rain barrel can help save on water bills by providing rainwater for outdoor needs.
The registration fee is $50. Workshops fill up fast, so interested individuals should register early. Sign up for the 10 a.m. workshop by clicking here or the second workshop at noon by clicking here.
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Interested in being an anti-litter advocate?
Adopt-A-Spot in Chesterfield!
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Let’s work together to protect our environment!
The Keep Chesterfield Beautiful team is part of the county's Department of Community Enhancement. KCB is looking for volunteers for the Adopt-A-Spot Program. This program allows organizations, businesses and individuals to adopt smaller, more secure areas instead of busy roadways. A spot may be a park, school grounds, vacant lot, parking lot, walkway, median strip, street or entranceway. Chesterfield will provide garbage bags and reflective vests as needed.
Take pride in your community by helping to keep one site beautiful and litter-free. If you are interested in attending any of our volunteer opportunities, please contact Calvin Vonada by email at VonadaC@chesterfield.gov or call 804-717-6136.
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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 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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Meet Princess!
If you're searching for a calmer kitten, she is your girl as her energy level tends to be lower than most kittens. If she isn't hanging out in your lap, she is usually in a spot where she can hide but still observe you.
Princess may be shy, but she is very sweet and loves to be held; she will lay curled up with you for hours. She is a 2-month-old tortoiseshell and she weighs a little bit more than 2 pounds.
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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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Free summer meals
Chesterfield County schools are among the places offering free summer meals for children who are 1-18 years old. At summer school sites, breakfast and lunch will be available Monday through Thursday from June 27 through July 21; get all of the details here. If you have questions, call Chesterfield Food and Nutrition Services at 804-743-3717.
Register for school
Children entering kindergarten this fall or older students who are new to Chesterfield County should register as soon as possible with Chesterfield County Public Schools. School registration details are easy to find at bit.ly/CCPSreg. That site includes lots of helpful links, including a find-my-school widget, school supply lists and transportation details.
It’s summer break now, but back-to-school preparations are underway. Aug. 22 is the first day of the 2022-23 school year for most schools in Chesterfield County. July 18 is the first day of school for our two year-round schools (Bellwood and Falling Creek elementaries). Get all the details about school calendars at bit.ly/CCPScals.
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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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