Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly E-Newsletter |
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Scroll to the bottom for more helpful links and resources to stay up to date on all things Chesterfield! |
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Your COVID-19 Vaccine Questions Answered:
Community Conversation with VDH's Dr. Samuel
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On Thursday, Feb. 11, VDH Health District Director Dr. Alexander Samuel will host a virtual community conversation to discuss the state's COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
Beginning at 6:30 p.m., the event will also feature a Q&A session.
Click the button below to submit a question by 5 p.m. on Feb. 10.
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The event can be watched live on Comcast channel 98 and Verizon channel 28, Facebook Live, the county's YouTube channel and the county's website. A recording will also be uploaded to YouTube. |
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Virginia's COVID-19 Vaccine Summary |
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(Data as of Tuesday, Feb. 9, 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 to access the COVID-19 in Virginia: Vaccine Summary dashboard.
This site and the statistics displayed are managed by the Virginia Department of Health.
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Avoiding COVID-19 Vaccination Scams |
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The Office of the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued a warning against COVID-19 vaccination scams. Click below to view a full list of ways you can spot a vaccine scam. |
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VDH Rolls Out Vaccination Program with CVS |
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VDH worked closely with CVS over the last week to ensure that the CVS system follows Virginia’s priority guidelines and to provide an advance opportunity for eligible individuals already registered on VDH waiting lists. However, due to technological limitations with their national appointment system, CVS is unable to reserve appointments for pre-registered individuals. Virginia will continue to work towards a solution in partnership with other participating states and the federal government.
The federal program will supplement existing vaccination programs by providing 26,000 more vaccines to Virginians. CVS is the first of Virginia’s pharmacy partners in the federal pharmacy partnership to move forward with vaccinations. More pharmacies and more locations are expected to start vaccinating patients in the future.
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CCPL Stands Ready to Assist Residents
in Vaccine Registration
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Chesterfield County Public Library (CCPL) stands ready to help the residents of Chesterfield County and the surrounding area with the vaccination registration process. Library staff are available to assist customers over the phone with the registration process. If in-person assistance from CCPL staff is needed, a resident may visit any CCPL location and library staff will help them to the best of their ability, while also maintaining safe distancing protocols. Customers are encouraged to call CCPL at 804-751-2275 for assistance. |
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Celebrating Black History Month |
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A long-standing tradition of paying tribute to the contributions and accolades of Black Americans in Chesterfield County continues into its 32nd year.
Chesterfield County and Virginia State University will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with a variety of programs exploring the diverse heritage of Black Americans and their continued sacrifices to our community and nation.
This year’s theme – “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity” – centers around the strength and devotion of the Black family, and the work that lies ahead for improved representation, identity and continued inclusion and diversity.
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This Week's Black History Month Events |
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Black Families and the Great Migration
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 7-8 p.m.
Learn how the Great Migration changed the course of life for Black families in America. For teens and adults. Registration begins Jan. 26. Available for 30 days from premiere date.
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The History and Importance of HBCUs
Thursday, Feb. 11, 7-8 p.m.
Dr. Cheryl Mango, Assistant Professor of History at Virginia State University, discusses the history of Historically Black Universities and Colleges. Gain a deeper appreciation for these important educational institutions. For teens and adults. Registration begins Jan. 28. Available for 30 days from premiere date.
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Uncle Ty-Rone
Friday, Feb. 12, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Uncle Ty-Rone gets you laughing and dancing with music, friends and good vibes. Registration begins Jan. 29. Available for 14 days after premiere date.
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Queen Nur: Sweet Potato Pie and Such
Saturday, Feb. 13, 2-3 p.m.
Enjoy a buffet of flavorful tales from the African and African American oral tradition. This program is designed for participation and jubilant celebration. For kids and families. Registration begins Jan. 30.
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Event Spotlight: An Evening with
Jason Reynolds and Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
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On Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m., join Jason Reynolds and Dr. Kendi as they discuss their collaboration on “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You,” a young adult adaptation of Dr. Kendi’s “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America.”
Jason Reynolds is a New York Times bestselling author, a Newbery Honor recipient and the Library of Congress’ National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. In addition to “Stamped,” he is the author of “Long Way Down,” “Look Both Ways,” the “Track” series, and co-authored “All American Boys.”
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi is a New York Times bestselling author, winner of the National Book Award and Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities and the Founding Director of the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research. In addition to “Stamped,” he is the author of “How to be an Antiracist,” “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America,” (the basis for his collaboration with Reynolds on “Stamped from the Beginning”) and “Antiracist Baby.”
This event is brought to you with support from the Friends of Chesterfield County Public Library and is presented in partnership with Chesterfield County Public Schools.
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Club Champions League Extends Contract
with Chesterfield Through 2024
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Chesterfield County will continue to host several of the Club Champions League’s (CCL) major soccer events through 2024 thanks to recently renewed contracts facilitated through Richmond Region Tourism. This is the third multi-year contract signing between CCL and Chesterfield—bringing four of its major events to River City Sportsplex, Mary B. Stratton Park and Horner Park.
The Club Champions League is no stranger to Chesterfield, hosting as many as five events in a single year, including the College Showcase Series and the Fall Festival. As the first, and now largest, club-based youth soccer league in the United States, the CCL’s College Showcase events are unique in that league matches are a club-versus-club format where players can show off their talents in hopes of being discovered by more than 500 college coaches.
The CCL is bringing five events to River City Sportsplex in FY21, and the first event as part of this contract extension will be the CCL Fall Festival scheduled for Sept. 18-19, 2021.
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Chesterfield County Public Schools Updates |
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Chesterfield County Public Schools' Programs Make Education More Equitable
Feb. 3, 2021: If the worldwide pandemic has taught us anything, it is how to find innovative ways to teach and connect with students. Like other educational opportunities, Chesterfield County Public Schools’ CCPSOnline and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs have pivoted during these unprecedented times in order to find new ways to support students and make learning equitable.
CCPSOnline is built for flexibility and offers all students the opportunity to take select middle school courses and high school credit courses online. For the past 15 years, CCPSOnline primarily served high school students who needed to take courses in order to free space in their schedule to be able to attend a specialty center, technical center, or to access advanced coursework in later years. Now the CCPSOnline program has expanded to allow students the flexibility and autonomy to enroll in middle or high school courses that fit their specific needs and interests.
All courses are taught by licensed Chesterfield County Public Schools teachers and are delivered through the Canvas learning management system.
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Meet Lilo!
This fun-loving girl is Lilo (you may recognize her from our previous posts)! We have determined that Lilo is not the best for apartment living and does try to escape. She has a very goofy personality and she loves to play with you. She especially likes to peak her head around the corner and wait for you to notice her and chase her. She loves to crawl into your lap and rub her head on you.
Lilo really likes playing outside and she will run around outside all day if you play tag with her. Lilo was very timid when she first came in to the shelter. She is still shy when she meets new people; however, it doesn’t take her much time to warm up.
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She would do best in a home with a secured fenced in yard. You'll also have to just be careful as she has been known to slip out of the door. For this reason and because of her timid personality, she needs a home with older children only (15 years and up). Lilo absolutely adores other dogs and they help her come out of her shell quicker. She would love to go to a home with a dog sibling. She also did really well with the cat she was tested with. Lilo is a 3 year old Chow mix and weighs 53 pounds. Animal #594572
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County Response to COVID-19 |
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Other important information and updates on resources for Virginians can be found at:
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Updates from Virginia Governor Northam |
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Governor Northam Calls on School Divisions to Safely Return Students to Classrooms Statewide
Feb. 5, 2021: Governor Ralph Northam today called on all K-12 school divisions in the Commonwealth to make in-person learning options available by March 15, 2021 in accordance with the health guidance the Northam Administration put forward in January and new research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Recognizing significant learning losses over the past year, Governor Northam also encouraged school divisions to offer classroom instruction during the summer months for those who choose.
Governor Northam joined Secretary of Education Atif Qarni, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. James Lane, and State Health Commissioner Dr. Norm Oliver, MD, MA in applauding educators for their dedication to navigating a challenging and uncertain year, and highlighting data that show in-person learning is safe with proper mitigation measures in place. The governor, along with top state education and public health officials, communicated this goal to school superintendents on a call this morning and in a letter available here.
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VDH Chesterfield Health District Free
COVID-19 Testing in February
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As part of a statewide push to increase testing across the commonwealth, the VDH Chesterfield Health District is hosting free COVID-19 testing events in February.
The free indoor, walk-up testing events will occur on the following days and locations:
Mondays: Feb. 15 and 22 – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Second Baptist Church
5100 West Hundred Road
Wednesdays: Feb. 10, 17 and 24 – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
St. Augustine Catholic Church
4400 Beulah Road, N.
Thursdays: Feb. 11 and 25
Walmsley United Methodist Church – 10 a.m. to noon
2950 Walmsley Blvd.
No reservation is necessary. Additional testing events are pending and will be announced once finalized.
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Learn More About Your District |
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