Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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Win Tickets to See Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners Friday at Chesterfield After Hours! |
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Time is running out to enter the contest -- the winner will be chosen on Wednesday morning, July 20!
In collaboration with After Hours Concerts, we are giving away four tickets to the Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners concert on Friday, July 22, at River City Sportsplex -- just for subscribing to this newsletter!
Since you’re reading this in your inbox, chances are you’re already halfway to being eligible for the giveaway. For contest rules and to enter, visit our Facebook page at https://tinyurl.com/2ym79cwh.
Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners will kick off the 2022 Chesterfield After Hours summer concert series, along with special guest Tim Montana.
Gates open at 5 p.m. and the show is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.
Chesterfield After Hours at River City Sportsplex, 13030 Genito Road, will offer ample parking, restrooms, and concessions as well as VIP hospitality options onsite.
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Planning Department Honored for
Rockwood Special Focus Area Plan!
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Chesterfield County's Department of Planning has received the 2022 Old Dominion Innovative Approaches Award from the Virginia chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) for its groundbreaking Rockwood Special Focus Area Plan.
The Innovative Approaches Award recognizes pioneering planning efforts across the commonwealth. Nominees may include innovative planning processes, plans, programs, initiatives or site developments that have produced real results or are considered likely to do so in the future.
The award was presented Tuesday, July 19, during the chapter’s annual conference in Richmond.
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Chesterfield Airport Accepting Donations for
School Supplies Drive Through Aug. 12!
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It’s almost back to school time! To make sure our students are prepared, the Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport is hosting a community school supplies drive for Chesterfield County Public School students. Donations are being accepted at a several locations around the county through Friday, Aug. 12.
Suggested items include composition books, pens, pencils, markers, folders, glue, crayons, scissors and index cards.
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Wondering What's in Your Well Water? Cooperative Extension Can Help You Find Out! |
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Chesterfield is offering homeowners on wells an affordable opportunity to find out what’s in their water. Virginia Cooperative Extension - Chesterfield is offering confidential water testing and education through the Virginia Household Water Quality Program.
Water sample kits are available to residents of Chesterfield and surrounding counties at a cost of $65 per kit. Registration is required before Aug. 12 and space is limited.
For residents on county water, Chesterfield Utilities operates a state-certified laboratory, publishes an annual water quality report and addresses any customer concerns free of charge.
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Personal Property Tax Grace Period Ends July 29! |
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Just as a reminder, the grace period for payment of 2022 Chesterfield County personal property taxes ends on July 29, 2022.
Chesterfield provided a grace period this year in response to challenging economic conditions, giving citizens who need it additional time to pay their personal property taxes.
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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Catch Up on Blog Posts from
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In our blog this week, we highlight Mary Katterfield's life of service! She is one of three inductees into the Chesterfield Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame this year. Through thousands of hours of her time, talent and considerable experience, Katterfield has supported schools, libraries and more in Chesterfield County.
Learn more about Mary in this week's article posted to the Chesterfield On Point blog at https://tinyurl.com/5n77ubbp. While you're there, 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 Episode of
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On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Matt Creeger about the After Hours Concert Series coming this week to River City Sportsplex. We discuss how the event came to Chesterfield, what they learned in the initial run at the Fairgrounds last year, what the venue at the Sportsplex will look like and offer, and much more. Visit AfterHoursConcertSeries.com for ticket information.
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Participants in Library's Summer Learning Program Have Until Aug. 6 to Complete Goals! |
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Participants in Chesterfield County Public Library's 2022 Summer Learning Program, Oceans of Possibilities, have a little more than two weeks left to complete all reading and activity goals. The deadline is Aug. 6 to be automatically entered into grand prize drawings!
The program has something for all ages, including adults! Each age group has activities designed to encourage exploring, reading, learning and creating.
Many Chesterfield County Public Schools are using CCPL’s Summer Learning Program as their school’s Summer Learning Program. Check with your school to see if participating in this program counts towards your child’s school summer learning requirements.
For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/2p9ddfwd
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Provide Feedback by Responding to
2022 Virginia Outdoors Survey!
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The state Department of Conservation and Recreation has launched the 2022 Virginia Outdoors Survey — a chance for you to tell us what you like to do outside. Results from the survey will help shape the 2023 Virginia Outdoors Plan.
The survey is accessible through Aug. 15 by visiting https://tinyurl.com/yc6a338v.
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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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Find Quality Child Care Through
New 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 County or Colonial Heights.
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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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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 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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Hi, I'm Padme!
I am a loving girl with a happy-go-lucky personality and I love people so much! If you have kids, I'd love to meet them! Do you like going on walks? I'd love to join you! I have a lot of energy and will be your walking partner for sure.
I do great with other dogs, but I am not fan of cats so I need a home with no kitty friends. I am a 3-year-old Jack Russell Mix and I weigh 16 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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Apply online for Social Security benefits |
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Are you aware that you can do much of your business with the U.S. Social Security Administration online? This means no need to call or visit a local Social Security office. You can take your time completing online applications and even save your progress to return to later.
You can apply online for:
• Retirement or Spouse’s Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• Medicare
• Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs
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Updates from Chesterfield County Public Schools |
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Summer meal options increase for children
1-18 years old
With the passage of the federal Keep Kids Fed Act, Chesterfield County schools are expanding summer meal options for children who are 1-18 years old:
- Children no longer have to eat breakfasts and lunches on site.
- Parents or guardians can pick up meals on behalf of their children.
- Curbside pickup of meal bundles is returning for students who are not attending in-person summer school. Meals will be available for pickup 3:30-4:30 p.m. on July 26 (10 days of meals) and Aug. 9 (nine days of meals) at these sites: Ettrick Elementary, Hopkins Elementary, Salem Church Elementary, Tomahawk Creek Middle, Thomas Dale High, Manchester High and Monacan High.
- At summer school sites, breakfast and lunch will be available Monday through Thursday through July 21, unless otherwise specified in the list below.
- Texting “food” or “comida” to 304-304 provides information about nearby meal sites.
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Additionally, the Chesterfield Food Bank distributes food at cfboc.org/getfood.
If you have questions, call Food and Nutrition Services at 804-743-3717.
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Has your copy of CCPS on the Go arrived?
The latest edition of CCPS on the Go! is on its way to every
Chesterfield County home. This award-winning publication
is full of information about Chesterfield County Public Schools. Digital versions in English and Spanish are available at https://tinyurl.com/bpcs3cft. Designed to improve the reach of our communication, the publication is initially funded through federal relief funds.
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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 was 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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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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Apply to Chesterfield County Government jobs.
Apply to Chesterfield County Schools jobs.
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