Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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Stay Connected with Chesterfield! |
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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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Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors Meeting to be Held on Wednesday, July 28 |
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The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors meeting will be held tomorrow, July 28 at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held in person and also livestreamed on Comcast channel 98, Verizon channel 28, and on the county's YouTube channel.
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This Thursday: Join Deputy County Administrator,
Dr. James Worsley and the Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond
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Learn more and better understand the issues shaping our region by joining deputy county administrator Dr. James Worsley and the Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond. This virtual event will be held Thursday, July 29 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The Community Foundation is investing its leadership and financial resources to help the region move towards equity. Hear perspectives from local experts, and discuss the potential solutions for improving systems and helping individuals and families achieve upward economic mobility. |
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National Night Out is Tuesday, Aug. 3! |
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Get involved in your community on Tuesday, Aug. 3! National Night Out is designed to bring neighbors together, increase safety awareness, and strengthen communities for a safer future. Be sure to check with your neighborhood to see what's going on! Chesterfield County Police will be making rounds to #Cfield neighborhoods along with their furry friend, McGruff! If your neighborhood isn't participating, check out these National Night Out events at parks around the county on Tuesday, Aug. 3:
- Bensley Park, 2900 Drewry's Bluff Road - 6 to 9 p.m.
- Ettrick Park, 20621, Woodpecker Road - 6 to 8 p.m.
- Stonebridge Recreation Center, 230 Karl Linn Drive - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Get Your Water Tested in the
Chesterfield Well Water Clinic
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Did you know that there are more than 7,800 properties with wells in Chesterfield County? It is up to the homeowner to maintain wells and their water supply. Regular well water testing is important to detect contaminants or compromises in well integrity.
Join Chesterfield Cooperative Extension to learn about your water quality through affordable, confidential testing and become empowered to make decisions about system maintenance and water treatment! The goal of the Virginia Household Water Quality Program is to improve the water quality and health of Virginians with private water supplies, including wells, springs and cisterns. The registration deadline is Aug. 4, 2021.
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Complete a Survey to Help Improve the Chesterfield County Farmers Market |
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The Chesterfield County Farmers Market would appreciate your feedback regarding the market and how they can better serve you. The survey should take about five minutes. |
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African-American History in Chesterfield County |
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The Chesterfield County Historical Society of Virginia works to collect, preserve, interpret and promote Chesterfield County’s unique past. This includes the African-American History Committee, which is always eager to welcome new members! Check out the video to learn more about their mission. |
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Woods Edge Road Safety Improvements Project |
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A citizen information meeting for the Woods Edge Road (Southcreek Drive to Walthall Creek Drive) Safety Improvements project will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Marguerite Christian Elementary School.
This informal, in-person meeting allows #Cfield residents to review and discuss the proposed project plans, schedule, and property acquisition with county representatives.
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Mark Your Calendars for the
Chesterfield SPICE Cultural Festival
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We're excited to announce the music lineup for the inaugural Chesterfield SPICE Cultural Festival! 🎤🎸🎹🎭🎨
Don’t miss these incredible acts and more at the SPICE Cultural Festival coming Aug. 13-14 to the Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education.
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Chesterfield County Airport
Hosts School Supply Drive
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Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport is sponsoring a school supply drive to ensure Chesterfield students have all they need for a successful school year. Numerous collection locations are available:
Donations will be accepted until Friday, August 13, 2021. Suggested items include binders, paper, notebooks, pencils, markers, folders, glue, calculators, crayons, scissors, and index cards. For more information, call 804-768-7700.
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Upcoming Shred and E-Cycling Event |
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Mark your calendars to join Chesterfield County's Waste & Resource Recovery department at the shred and e-cycling event on Saturday, August 14 from 8 a.m. to noon at Westchester Commons.
Bring up to two small boxes or three grocery bags of personal papers, per person. *Open to Chesterfield County residents only.
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Meet Leia!
She came in to the shelter with her sister Rosie who's also available for adoption. She is very outgoing and is a curious little guinea pig. Her favorite time of day? Mealtime! She absolutely loves her fresh foods. She will make the cutest little noises when she knows you are bringing her some tasty treats. Like her sister, she is 2 years old and fully grown.
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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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Updates from Chesterfield County Public Schools |
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Winner, Winner Healthy Dinner!
In the Virginia School Boards Association’s Food for Thought Competition, Chesterfield County Public Schools won in the Healthy School Meals category. The winning program — “Virginia Farm to School: Healthy Habits Take Root Early” — was created by the Food and Nutrition Services Department and included creating gardens and planting seeds with third-graders at Chalkley, Falling Creek and Bellwood elementary schools. This is the second straight year Chesterfield County Public Schools has won; the school system won in 2020 in the Meal Access to Fight Hunger category. The VSBA awards ceremony was virtual; check out the school system’s thank you video.
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Bellwood and Falling Creek ring in a happy new year
Students at Chesterfield County's two year-round schools — Bellwood Elementary and Falling Creek Elementary — returned July 19 for the 2021-22 school year. All other Chesterfield County schools open for students Aug. 23-24.
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Chesterfield County Emergency Management Conducting Public Health Survey |
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Chesterfield County Emergency Management is conducting a public health survey and is seeking input from residents. Responses will provide information to better respond to public health needs and other emergencies. The survey is completely anonymous and responses will not be shared. Survey responses will be collected until August 31, 2021. |
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Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination Events |
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Looking for a COVID-19 vaccine? The Virginia Department of Health’s Chesterfield Health District is hosting COVID-19 vaccination events in Chesterfield County.
The Rockwood Vaccination Center is hosting vaccination clinics four days a week, including an adolescent clinic each Monday from 3 to 7 p.m. Children 12 years of age and older may get the Pfizer vaccine.
Additional clinics are held at the facility for adults and adolescents on Tuesdays (3 - 7 p.m.), Thursdays (3 - 7 p.m.), and Saturdays (9 a.m. - noon). The Rockwood Vaccination Center is located at the former Big Lots store in the Rockwood Square Shopping Center at 10161 Hull Street Road.
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Ongoing COVID-19 clinics at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, located at 4400 Beulah Road, will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays through July. No registration is required, and walk-ups are welcome. A parent or guardian must accompany all adolescents under the age of 18. If these vaccination clinics are not convenient, citizens are encouraged to visit vaccines.gov to find a vaccine closest to them. |
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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.
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Virginia's COVID-19 Vaccine Summary |
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(Data as of Tuesday, July 27, 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 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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Apply to job at Chesterfield County Government here. Apply to jobs at Chesterfield County Schools here.
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