Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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Stay Connected with Chesterfield! |
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stay up to date on all things Chesterfield!
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Chesterfield Breaks Ground
on New Midlothian Library
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Chesterfield County and Chesterfield County Public Library held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Midlothian Library last week!
The new facility, which is expected to open in winter 2023, has been designed in part as a direct result of input sessions held in the summer of 2019. It will be 25,000 square feet, which is nearly two-thirds larger than the previous building (15,000 square feet) that existed on the same site before closing in 2021.
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Community Meetings on 2022 Bond
Plan Continue This Week
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The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors and School Board, accompanied by county staff, are in the process of hosting a series of community meetings this month to help share information and answer questions on the upcoming bond referendum.
The first community meetings were held last week and continue tomorrow night at Midlothian Middle School (13501 Midlothian Turnpike), with a Facebook Live event scheduled for Thursday night and another in-person session set for Monday night at Meadowdale Library (4301 Meadowdale Blvd). The meetings begin at 6 p.m.
This fall, Chesterfield residents will vote on the Community Facilities Bond Plan, which would authorize the issuance of $540 million in General Obligation bonds. If approved, the Community Facilities Bond Plan will, over the next eight to 10 years, fund 26 capital improvement projects split among four categories: Schools, public safety, libraries, and parks.
Over the next few weeks, there will be a total of eight community meetings held throughout Chesterfield to provide voters with important information on the referendum. The meetings include six in-person events spread out across the five magisterial districts as well as two Facebook Live meetings which can be attended virtually.
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This Week's High School Football Schedule |
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Here is the schedule of high school football games involving Chesterfield teams this week:
FRIDAY
L.C. Bird at Midlothian, 7 p.m.
Clover Hill at Cosby, 7 p.m.
Meadowbrook at Thomas Dale, 7 p.m.
James River at Huguenot, 7 p.m.
Powhatan at Manchester, 7 p.m.
Wythe at Monacan, 7 p.m.
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Check Out VSU A&D Gallery Opening! |
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Over at the Perkinson Center on Friday night at 6 p.m., check out the Virginia State University Department of Art & Design Confluence Gallery Opening.
The celebration will include live music, light refreshments, and much more.
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Shred and E-Cycling Event
Takes Place This Saturday!
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Do you have papers that need to be shredded or old electronics to recycle? Mark your calendars for the Chesterfield Shred and E-cycling event this Saturday, Sept. 17, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield VA 23832.
All Chesterfield residents can bring up to two small boxes or three grocery bags of personal papers to be shredded. The event is open to county residents only.
Televisions can be recycled for a charge, based on size: 27 inches or less is $25 apiece, over 27 inches is $30. Hard drive, tablet and cell phone shredding is $5, while other electronics range from $5 to $25.
For more information about the event, call 804-748-1297.
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County Launches New Weekly Segment Called This Week In Chesterfield! |
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The Department of Communications and Media launched a new weekly video segment last week called This Week In Chesterfield, which will highlight things to do around the county.
Each Monday, the one- to two-minute video will point residents to the fun, exciting, and interesting things going on around their community. The segment, which will be directed by Matt Neese and feature rotating hosts from within the department, will share information on what events are taking place and where residents will want to be.
Each weekly installment of This Week In Chesterfield, which launches on Tuesday, Sept. 6 before falling into its weekly slot on Mondays, can be found on the Chesterfield County YouTube channel.
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Chesterfield Airport Collects
9,545 Items for School Supply Drive!
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Thank you to all who donated supplies to the annual School Supply Drive hosted by Chesterfield County Airport.
Some 9,545 items were collected and will be given to Chesterfield County Public Schools for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Catch Up on Blog Posts from
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Our latest blog article, which was published yesterday, is focused on the Community Facilities Bond Plan and what it outlines for libraries and parks.
If approved by voters on Nov. 8, the 2022 bond referendum package will provide $45.7 million for three library capital improvement projects and $38.2 million for parks and recreation.
While you're visiting the Chesterfield On Point website, take a second to subscribe so you receive alerts every time a new post is published.
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Watch and Listen to the Latest Episodes of
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On this special episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we celebrate Year 1 of the show with a look back at how it came to be and share some glimpses behind the scenes of how its made, as those involved recount their stories in celebration of the show’s first anniversary.
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Meet Dinah!
This is Dinah. She’s a 2-year old German Shepherd/Belgian Malionis mix who weighs 60 pounds.
Dinah can be a little shy at first, but once she gets to know you she warms right up you!
She did well when she met dogs at the animal shelter but if she will be living with any other dogs, be sure to bring them to meet her.
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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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Chesterfield Seeks New Officers of Elections
For Upcoming General Election
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With the November General Election now less than three months away, the Chesterfield County Registrar’s Office is looking for registered voters to become Officers of Election.
“Every election is an opportunity for voters to become public servants and this year is no different in that respect,” said Chesterfield General Registrar and Director of Elections Missy Vera. “Stepping up and becoming an Officer of Election is a wonderful way for people to give back to their community and help their fellow residents exercise their right to vote while also learning more about the democratic process.”
Now more than ever, Officers of Election are vital to the electoral process. These registered voters ensure the integrity of the election and assist voters in having a successful and enjoyable voting experience.
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"The Violence That Binds Us" Performance
Coming to the Perkinson Center
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The Chesterfield County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office will present “The Violence That Binds Us,” a theatrical performance based on true accounts of eight domestic violence survivors, on Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Perkinson Center
Over the course of two years, Washington & Lee Theater Professor Dr. Stephanie Sandberg interviewed eight domestic violence survivors. This theatrical performance features the voices of those survivors as portrayed by Project Horizon staff. The words spoken by the cast are all direct quotes from the interviews. The questions spoken between each act are from the Danger Risk Assessment developed by Jacqueline Campbell, PhD, MSN, RN at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing.
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Concerned About Lead Paint in Your Home? Apply for Free Assessment and Abatement Program |
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Did you know that a child’s brain grows rapidly during the first five years of life and research shows lead exposure can harm a child’s health and brain development?!
Children can be directly exposed to this hazard if they live in an older home that contains old lead-based paint, typically built before 1978. Lead-based paint can peel and crack into tiny pieces creating dust that children breath in or swallow.
Fortunately, lead exposure is preventable. Chesterfield County’s Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program was created to protect children five years and younger and expectant mothers from lead exposure. In partnership with our non-profit partner, project:HOMES, families may qualify for a free lead hazard assessment and household repairs to remove hazardous lead exposure from their homes. This program has serviced several homes throughout the county and is currently repairing others that have lead-based paint.
If you’re a caregiver of younger children in an older home, you may also qualify for this program.
To learn more, visit https://www.projecthomes.org/lead. For more information, please contact Emily Hurley by emailing Emily.Hurley@projecthomes.org or calling 804-718-0517.
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Chesterfield Offers Tax Exemption
for Rehabilitating Older Homes
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Are you aware that Chesterfield County allows a partial real estate tax exemption for the rehabilitation, renovation, or replacement of older residential structures?
The goal of this program is to help protect and preserve our aging neighborhoods. Upon approval, the partial tax exemption will be in effect for 15 years and transfers with the real estate. The amount of the exemption is based solely on increased assessment value, not the amount spent on the improvement project. There is no application fee.
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Calling All #Cfield Agribusinesses! |
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The Agribusiness Promotion & Development Committee invites Chesterfield agribusinesses to promote their farm products and services on an interactive map for #Cfield residents and visitors to enjoy.
If you, or someone you know, owns an agribusiness in #Cfield, complete the form to be listed on the map. It’s free!
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Find Quality Child Care Through
Social Services Program
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The Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services (DSS) has launched an initiative to help connect families and child care facilities with quality child care professionals in the community.
Through this new effort, Chesterfield-Colonial Heights DSS hopes to assist residents by providing resources to identify quality child care facilities for their children, along with matching eligible families with financial assistance to assist with child care costs.
It also plans to work within its own network of child care providers in helping them identify candidates to hire at their respective facilities – including providing access to necessary training and resources, and helping people seeking to open their own child care facilities in Chesterfield or Colonial Heights.
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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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Visit the Chesterfield County Farmer's Market! |
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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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Plant a Row for the Hungry! |
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Virginia Cooperative Extension - Chesterfield is challenging you to Plant a Row for the Hungry. Grow a few more plants or an extra row in your garden and donate the surplus produce to help feed the hungry in Chesterfield and around RVA.
The Chesterfield Master Gardeners are leading this campaign with collections on Mondays (through Oct. 31, excluding holidays) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Chesterfield Extension Office, 9501 Lori Rd.
For more information about Plant a Row for the Hungry, visit https://tinyurl.com/bdh323r9.
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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
✅ Bond Referendum: What Is A Bond Referendum?
✅ Senior resources in Chesterfield - Office of Aging and Disability Services
✅ Chesterfield Cooperative Extension - Master Gardeners
✅ So much more.
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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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Minutes With Merv
Chesterfield County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Merv Daugherty has been working on a series of videos to talk about issues that are important to families. Topics range from preventing bullying to transportation to what not to bring to school. Check out the full Minutes With Merv playlist.
Someone You Should Know
Someone You Should Know is a way to share stories about interesting people working in Chesterfield County Public Schools. You can see all of the videos here, including a new one about Saida Bouhajja, the Chalkley Elementary site coordinator for Communities In Schools of Chesterfield. Please nominate Team Chesterfield colleagues as Someone You Should Know by filling out the super-simple form at bit.ly/CCPSsomeone.
Crestwood’s New Greenhouse
Monarch butterflies and the plants that attract them are important at Crestwood Elementary, which is why the school is aflutter with excitement about its new greenhouse: https://youtu.be/N7U2EX17yRA.
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September is Attendance Awareness Month
Every day counts! School attendance is vital to academic achievement. Attendance Works offers resources to share with families.
CCPS is hiring
Every job available within Chesterfield County Public Schools is posted online, including positions for teachers, cafeteria staff, substitute teachers, administrators, facilities employees, bus drivers and more.
Find a job that makes a difference: Work in Chesterfield County Public Schools!
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The Chesterfield Health District recommends that everyone in the region continue to take precautions due to COVID-19. |
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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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Do you need to take a COVID-19 test? All CCPL locations distribute FREE COVID-19 antigen rapid tests. Test kits are distributed through curbside service only. Drive to any library during operating hours and call the phone number posted out front to request your test kit. Visit the library’s website or call 804-751-CCPL (2275) for more information. Test kit are limited to two kits per visitor and are made available through 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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