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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Fourth of July Celebration Returns to
Chesterfield Fairgrounds
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It’s back! Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and music at Chesterfield County’s annual Fourth of July Celebration.
The celebration, presented by Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation and the Virginia Credit Union, will be held Sunday, July 4 at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road. Gates open at 5 p.m.
This free event will feature musical entertainment by The Deloreans.
For more information, including event updates and where to find parking, click here.
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Chesterfield County Adds Electric School
Buses to Bus Fleet
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Chesterfield County’s fleet of school buses will be adding electric school buses at start of the 2021-22 school year.
Chesterfield Fleet Services recently received its first two Thomas Jouley electric school buses through a Dominion Energy program. Chesterfield County Public Schools is the first in the region to add electric school buses to its fleet of over 630 buses.
The electric buses are emissions-free at the tailpipe, noise pollution free and fossil fuel free – making them some of the most environmentally efficient buses in the nation. The buses are part of Dominion’s effort to put 50 electric school buses on the roads in its service area this year.
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Help Prevent Litter in Central Virginia |
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PlanRVA is partnering with localities in the Richmond region to promote litter prevention. The 'Don’t Trash' Campaign unites localities in Central Virginia in a fight against litter. The goals of the campaign are to increase awareness of litter and its negative impacts in the community, build knowledge about litter prevention strategies, and encourage action through participation in public clean-up opportunities.
Join the effort and receive a free 'Don't Trash Central Virginia' magnet or sticker!
Click here to complete a short form to get your free item.
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Update on Fall Line Trail
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At the May 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting, Deputy County Administrator Jesse Smith provided a brief summary of several transportation-related items as well as an update on the county's efforts with the Fall Line Trail, a 43-mile north-south regional trail that runs through seven localities including Chesterfield County.
For more information about the Fall Line Trail, click here.
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Chesterfield Planners and Leaders Seek Input From Residents and Businesses to Help Update the County’s Zoning Ordinance |
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In one of its largest and most ambitious initiatives in over 30 years, Chesterfield planners and leaders are seeking input from residents and businesses to help update the county’s zoning ordinance.
Called “ZOMod,” short for zoning ordinance modernization, the two-year initiative aims to completely overhaul Chesterfield’s zoning ordinance to consider new development trends, update land use categories and align with the future vision of the newly adopted Comprehensive Plan.
Residents, businesses and users of the Zoning Ordinance are strongly encouraged to view the video and submit any comments, questions or concerns about the ZOMod initiative. Citizens can also email ZOMod@chesterfield.gov or call 804-748-1050 and ask for ZOMod Project Manager Rachel Chieppa.
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Take a Self-Guided Stroll at Maymont during
the BumbleBee Jamboree!
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We're less than a month away from the Bumblebee Jamboree at the Children's Farm at Maymont! This free self-guided tour is full of activities for the entire family. Learn about plants and pollinators through educational signage and fun activities.
Fore more information, contact Virginia Cooperative Extension - Chesterfield at vce@chesterfield.gov.
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Join the Department of Community Enhancement for the Lead-Based Paint Virtual Discussion |
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Lead-based paint is dangerous for children age 5 years and younger. Exposure to lead can cause learning and behavior problems, as well as slower development. What you might not know is lead-based paint is present in some houses in Chesterfield built as late as 1978.
The Chesterfield Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program is a partnership project between the Chesterfield County Department of Community Enhancement and a non-profit Project:HOMES, to help make homes lead-safe by providing free lead-paint abatement and home repairs to qualifying households. See if you qualify by clicking here.
If you think your or a loved one’s home may be at risk, please join us for an informal virtual conversation on Wednesday, June 23 from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
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Chesterfield County Resources to Celebrate National Garden Week |
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To learn more about ways these departments can help, click here.
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Community Survey About Health,
Wellness and Media
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Chesterfield Mental Health Support Services Prevention Services Division is partnering with Virginia’s Office of Behavioral Health Wellness (OBHW) to find out how community members
view health and wellness and what media do they use.
For this survey, we want to know about your thoughts on all aspects of health and wellness, including physical, mental, emotional, financial, environmental, occupational, spiritual and social aspects of health and wellness.
This survey is being administered by OMNI Institute, a Denver-based social science research company. You can access the survey here.
The information gathered will be used to ensure Virginia’s OBHW health and wellness media campaign is reaching its intended audience and is as meaningful as possible. The survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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Social Security Services Available Online |
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Have you ever thought you might need to visit a Social Security office? Chances are you do not. You can probably conduct your business without even leaving your home. The SSA's online services page at www.ssa.gov/onlineservices provides you a wide variety of self-service options you can use on your phone, tablet, or computer. You can even apply for retirement, disability, or Medicare online.
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Meet Bella!
She is a fun-loving and energetic girl that will make your heart melt. Bella, being your typical Chihuahua, enjoys spending her time being glued to your hip. She can be a little submissive- when you approach her she does a cute little army crawl. Bella likes pets, but more so she enjoys belly rubs.
Bella's previous owner said she does well around children, but she will need training when it comes to learning her basic commands. She did okay when meeting other dogs here at the shelter, however, she doesn't seem to be a fan of the kitties.
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According to her previous owner, she got into scuffles quite a bit with her sister- she may be a tad jealous of others getting all her attention. Bella is a 9 month old Chihuahua and she weighs about 7 pounds.
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.
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Updates from Chesterfield County Public Schools |
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Congratulations to our Class of 2021 graduates!
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In honor of PRIDE month, Chesterfield County Public Schools is hosting a virtual discussion for LGBTQ+ students and families to learn about the importance of PRIDE, and find valuable resources and support. This virtual event will take place on Monday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, click here.
Virginia Department of Education is seeking public comment
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is seeking public comment on its state plan under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) fund.
The VDOE requests input from the public on how funds retained at the state level should be used to assist school divisions in mitigating the effects of COVID-19 on teaching and learning.
Commenters may wish to provide input on how students’ academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs should be addressed, particularly for student groups that have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.
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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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Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination Events |
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Individuals who are age 12 and older will have the opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at several locations throughout Chesterfield this week.
Wednesday, June 9
- Children's Home of VA Baptist - 6900 Hickory Road from 9 to 11 a.m.
- St. Augustine's Catholic Church - 4400 Beulah Road from 4 to 7 p.m.
A parent or guardian must be present with a child in order to get the vaccine. No registration is required, and walk-ups are welcome.
All locations will be administering the Pfizer vaccine, which is given in two doses. Attendees will be given an appointment card to receive the second dose, which will be about 21 days later. If this vaccination clinic is not convenient, citizens are encouraged to visit VaccineFinder.org to find a vaccine closest to them.
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How to Register for a COVID-19 Vaccine |
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VaccineFinder / Vaccines.gov |
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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, June 8, 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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