Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter
Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022
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What Do You Love about Chesterfield?
We Want to Hear From You!
The month of February is finally here which means Valentine's Day is just around the corner. In the spirit of love, we want to hear what you love about our community! ❤️

Is it the numerous parks? Great restaurants? Local shops? Your neighborhood? Head to our Facebook page, view the pinned post and in the comments, tell us what you love most about Chesterfield. Feel free to add a photo too; we love seeing pictures! 📸

Watch the quick video above to see what the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors love about #Cfield.
Upper Magnolia Green Community Meeting
to be Held on Thursday, Feb. 3.

A community meeting to discuss the rezoning of Upper Magnolia Green will be held from 7 - 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3. The meeting will be streamed via Facebook Live, YouTube, and on Comcast (98) and Verizon (28). You can also attend in-person but due to COVID-19 precautions, seating will be extremely limited. Learn more about the event here.


Additional Resources:
  • In the latest Chesterfield Behind the Mic podcast, which was released Wednesday, Jan. 26, Board of Supervisor for the Matoaca District Kevin Carroll talks about several topics including the Upper Magnolia rezoning case. Watch and listen here at www.Chesterfield.gov/podcast.

  • Check out the Chesterfield On Point blog, outlining why the Upper Magnolia Green property is vital to the future of Chesterfield and why Chesterfield has its best opportunity yet to fund the construction of the Powhite Parkway extension.
On Wednesday, Jan. 26 Chesterfield County and state leaders presented a status report and an overview on the Upper Magnolia Green rezoning cases to the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors. In case you missed the meeting, or would like a recap, we have several resources for you, outlined below.
Missed the Jan. 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting? Check Out Our Roundup!
In case you missed the Jan. 26 Board of Supervisors meeting, check out our newest blog offering a brief roundup of items from the board’s monthly work session and business meeting.

Topics include:
  • Route 60 Transit Pilot
  • Otterdale Road Drainage Project
  • County's Bond Rating
  • Emergency Rent Relief
  • Henricus Park Access Road

If you'd like to watch excerpts from the Board of Supervisors meeting, including a COVID-19 update presented by Deputy County Administrator for Human Services Dr. James Worsley, Chesterfield Health District Director Dr. Alexander Samuel, and Chesterfield County Fire and EMS Chief Loy Senter, head to our YouTube page.
Watch and Listen to the Newest Episodes of Chesterfield Behind the Mic Video Podcast
Episode 10 of Chesterfield Behind the Mic is here! On this episode, we talk to #Cfield Supervisor Kevin Carroll about a number of important topics in the Matoaca District including the pending rezoning case at Upper Magnolia.

Watch and listen at www.youtube.com/watch?v=S96bhM23xgg
Great news! We have a bonus edition of Chesterfield Behind the Mic this week! Virginia Economic Development Partnership Interim President Jason El Koubi joins the show to talk about bringing jobs to the Commonwealth, how localities can best prepare for those potential projects, and what’s keeping companies from choosing places like Chesterfield.

Watch and Listen: www.Chesterfield.gov/Podcast
Chesterfield On Point Blog Highlights Chesterfield Police Activities League
Chesterfield County Police employees give of their free time to serve as coaches and mentors for the local PAL chapter, which was incorporated in 2018 and re-launched last summer after a COVID-induced hiatus.

“The program helps bond the youth of our community with the men and women who have dedicated themselves to serving others,” said Chesterfield County Police Chief, Col. Jeffrey S. Katz. “We teach sportsmanship. We emphasize the value of winning with class and losing with dignity. But we also role model one of the most essential community virtues: selfless service. This program changes lives for the better and that’s what we are all about.”
Fire and EMS Wants to Keep Residents Fire Savvy and Safe This Valentine's Day
Chesterfield County Fire and EMS wants to make sure any sparks made by residents this month won’t be their last. The department is reminding citizens there are other ways to ‘light the flames’ this Valentine’s Day and to properly dispose of smoking materials. Smoking is a leading cause of fatal fires in Chesterfield County and across the nation due to the improper discarding of smoking material, such as cigarettes and cigars. This Valentine’s Day make sure your home is fire safe and properly dispose of any fire materials, including cigarettes, by following these tips:

  • Always smoke outside and never in bed as mattresses as well as bedding can catch on fire easily.
  • Never smoke around medical oxygen.
  • Discard cigarettes and ashes in a metal container filled with sand.
  • Never throw cigarettes on the ground.
  • If discarding ashes from a fireplace or firepit, allow ashes to cool completely.
  • Make sure you have working smoke alarms in your home. 
Chesterfield County Celebrates
Black History Month
Chesterfield County, in partnership with Virginia State University, is celebrating Black History Month throughout February with several virtual and socially distant activities designed to explore the rich, diverse heritage of African Americans and their contributions to our community and nation.

The 2022 BHM national theme is Black Health and Wellness. Celebration events include:
  • Black Excellence Art Exhibition
  • Kick Off Celebration
  • Black History Month Performances
  • And so much more.

For more information about programs and events throughout the month of February, visit: www.Chesterfield.gov/BHM.
A Heartwarming #CfieldKindness Story
"On a cold and snowy night, I was driving my toddler home in our little car down a dark and swerving road. Around a bend we came when I hit not one, but two deer. I immediately pulled over, and noticed that a truck had pulled up behind me, offering a shield of protection. Immediately, the kindest man came over to me to make sure I was okay and questioned what had happened. He got on the phone with the police, used a headlamp to help assess my damage and waited with me for 45 minutes. When it was time to go, he offered to follow me home to make sure I made it safely. Facebook helped me find this kind man and his name is Colin P. I was able to reach out to his wife to thank him again, but felt this story of kindness should be shared."

Thank you, Eva S. for submitting this story! If you or someone you know would like to submit a kindness story for a chance to be featured on our social media pages, please visit www.chesterfield.gov/kindness.
CVWMA Delays Update
On Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority provided this update: Missed Blue Week recycling collections will continue Jan. 31-Feb. 4. Please leave containers out.

We're Looking for Interns!

If you or someone you know is a college student interested in learning how local government works, we're looking for interns!

This 10-week internship will introduce students to local government operations, give them the opportunity to meet with county leaders, attend trainings, participate in teambuilding exercises and much more!

For everything you need to know, visit https://www.chesterfield.gov/internships.
Rain Barrel Workshop Returns for Spring 2022
We are excited to announce that the Chesterfield County Rain Barrel Workshop is back for spring 2022!

Chesterfield Environmental Engineering and the James River Soil and Water Conservation District invite you to join us from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 23.

Workshop participants will learn about water conservation and build a rain barrel of their own. The workshop will provide all materials needed to make the rain barrel.

There is no deadline to register, but the workshops fill up fast so early registration is suggested! Registration is only $50.00 per rain barrel.
Watch WCCT - On Cable. Online. On the Go.
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:
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:
Adoptable Pet Spotlight
Hi, my name is Lady!

If you are looking for a super sweet dog, look no further than Lady. This girl has it all! She is a two-year-old Pittie mix and weighs about 65lbs. She is such a happy dog and absolutely loves spending time with people. She has met other dogs in the shelter and did really well with them. We still encourage potential adopters to bring their dogs, just to make sure everyone gets along. Lady also met a cat here in the shelter and didn’t seem to mind him at all. We even think she might be housebroken!
If you are interested in meeting this pet, please contact Chesterfield County Animal Services at 804-748-1683, option "0," 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.
Updates from Chesterfield County Public Schools

Feb. 5 Open House

See what the Chesterfield Career and Technical Center has to offer! Students of all ages and their families are invited to open house 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 5 at both campuses:
  • Career and Technical Center at Hull (113900 Hull Street Road)
  • Career and Technical Center at Courthouse (10101 Courthouse Road)
Thank an Outstanding Teacher 
Nominate outstanding Chesterfield County teachers for R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence! The program is accepting nominations through 5 p.m. Feb. 22. About 15 outstanding central Virginia teachers are selected each year to receive amazing grants up to $15,000 to support professional development. Award winners have earned graduate degrees, climbed mountains, traced their ancestors and met peers from around the world — all to reignite their own passion for learning and to pass it on to their students. Eligibility requirements, deadlines and instructions can be found at www.cfrichmond.org/reb.
Get a Free COVID-19 Test Kit Sent to Your Home
FREE COVID tests are now available for every home in the United States! Order yours today at https://www.covidtests.gov/.

All you have to do is enter your name and mailing information to have a free COVID test kit sent to you. The test kits are expected to begin shipping in late January and is expected to take at least between seven and 12 days after the initial order is processed. No proof of ID, credit card or health insurance information is needed. 
COVID-19 Testing Throughout the County
If you're looking for a COVID-19 PCR test, the VDH Chesterfield Health District has several opportunities throughout the county.

Here's what you need to know:

  • All tests are PCR tests. Results can take three to four days, or more, to be returned.
  • There are testing dates scheduled through February at Faith & Family Church Community Center.

  • These testing sites are walk-up only. No appointment is necessary and testing is FREE.

There is also a Community COVID-19 testing center (CTC) at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road. The CTC administers tests to anyone 3 months and older.
  • This center operates by appointment and accepts walk-ups (as of Jan. 31, 2022).
  • The center is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. All testing is FREE.

Visit www.vdh.virginia.gov/chesterfield/ to find dates and times of the walk-up sites and to register for the community testing center at the fairgrounds.
Chesterfield Community Vaccination Center Offering Boosters and Vaccines
The Virginia Department of Health’s Chesterfield Health District Community Vaccination Center (CVC), located in the Rockwood Shopping Center at 10161 Hull Street Road in Midlothian, is open Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
 
The CVC is offering booster shots for all three of the COVID-19 vaccines in accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The booster vaccine can be obtained by eligible individuals at least six months from the date of their second Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine or at least two months from the date of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Visit https://bit.ly/3Cl2rEs for more information about who is eligible for a booster dose.

The Community Vaccination Center also offers:


Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are also welcome. Register in advance at vaccinate.virginia.gov or call 877-VAX-IN-VA (877-829-4682, TTY users call 7-1-1).
If you are coming for your booster dose, please bring your vaccine card to confirm the date and type of vaccine you received in your second dose.

For more information about the CVC, click here. 
Access Your COVID-19 Vaccination Record Online
Have you misplaced your COVID-19 vaccination card? Did you know you can now access your COVID-19 vaccination record online with the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Request Portal? You can view, save, and print your vaccination record with QR Code. All at the convenience of your smartphone!

Anyone vaccinated in Virginia can click here to obtain their vaccination record.
If you have any questions about the Vaccination Record Request Portal, visit the Virginia Department of Health’s FAQ.
Need 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.

The VaccineFinder website displays information about the providers, such as types of COVID-19 vaccines available, website and phone number, hours of operations and instructions on how to take the next step to get vaccinated. VaccineFinder is updated daily.
Virginia's COVID-19 Vaccine Summary
(Data as of Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022)
Interested in seeing the state's latest COVID-19 vaccination statistics, including a breakdown by locality? Click on the button below to access the COVID-19 dashboard in Virginia.

This site and the statistics displayed are managed by the Virginia Department of Health.
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