Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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Join Us for the 2022 Chesterfield County
Memorial Day Ceremony
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Join us on Monday, May 30 at 2 p.m. as we remember those who served and protected our country at the 2022 Chesterfield County Memorial Day Ceremony.
The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia is hosting the ceremony, which is free and open to the public. The ceremony will be held at the Chesterfield County Historic 1917 Courthouse at 10011 Iron Bridge Road.
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County Offices Closed for Memorial Day |
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Chesterfield County Government offices will be closed on Monday, May 30 in honor of Memorial Day. Libraries, Courts and Convenience Centers will also be closed. For a list of closings, click here: https://bit.ly/3fpoeBB. |
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Board of Supervisors Meeting
To Be Held on Thursday, May 26
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The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Thursday, May 26, beginning with a work session at 2 p.m. and then an evening session that will begin at 6 p.m.
Meeting agenda highlights include finance and legislative updates in the afternoon as well as an expected vote on the Upper Magnolia rezoning cases in the evening.
The meeting will be livestreamed on Comcast channel 98, Verizon channel 28, and on www.youtube.com/chesterfieldcountyVA. If attending in person, the wearing of masks inside county facilities is optional for both employees and citizens who are without illness symptoms, a positive test or recent exposure to COVID-19. All individuals are encouraged to adhere to six feet spatial distancing from others who are not in their immediate party.
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In response to challenging economic conditions, Chesterfield County is granting a grace period for payment of 2022 personal property taxes through July 29, 2022.
Personal property tax bills are due by June 6, but 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. The due date for taxes on land and homes (real estate taxes) remains Monday, June 6.
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Magnolia Grange Kicks Off its Bicentennial Celebration With the Mayfaire Festival |
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Magnolia Grange kicked off its bicentennial celebration with the Mayfaire Festival on Saturday, May 21. Visitors had an opportunity to step back in time and explore rural life in 1800s Chesterfield. Thank you to everyone who attended Saturday’s Mayfaire Festival and Magnolia Grange bicentennial celebration! |
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This Wednesday! Department of Utilities
Hosting Job Fair and Hiring Event
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Chesterfield County Department of Utilities is seeking to hire multiple full-time positions within the department! Utilities will be hosting a job fair and hiring event this Wednesday, May 25 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road. Learn more about available positions at chesterfield.gov/careers.
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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 Cpl. Tim Morton of the Chesterfield County Police Department to find out about several important changes to county ordinances related to parking. If you’re someone who parks a vehicle in Chesterfield County, this is information you’re probably going to want to know.
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The Chesterfield County Farmer's Market is Back! |
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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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Catch Up on the Latest Blog Posts from Chesterfield On Point
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As we come to the end of National Water Safety Month, the statistics are sobering:
* 70% of Black children and 66% of Black adults do not know how to swim
* 79% of children from low-income families do not know how to swim
* Drowning is the No. 2 cause of accidental death for those under the age of 14, and No. 1 for those under the age of 4 and for children with autism
Rather than merely lament the situation, though, SwimRVA is doing something about it. Through its Learn to Swim program, the local nonprofit has provided free swim lessons to thousands of children from underserved communities in Chesterfield and across the region over the past seven years – and demand from schools hoping to participate in the program increases annually.
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National Night Out Kick-Off - June 4 |
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Join us on Saturday, June 4 for this year’s National Night Out Kick-Off at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds! This free, family-friendly event will feature a DJ, vendors, antique cars, a police helicopter, and so much more. We hope to see you there! |
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Mark Your Calendars for the Upcoming
Shred and E-Cycling Event
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Do you have papers that need to be shredded or old electronics to recycle? Mark your calendars for the Chesterfield Shred and E-cycling event on Saturday, June 11 from 8 a.m. to noon at Westchester Commons Mall.
*This event is open to Chesterfield County residents only!*
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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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This is Muffin!
Muffin is a 3-year-old Pitbull/Hound Mix who weighs 29 lbs. She is a lovable, kind, loyal little lady! She loves cuddles and laying in your lap. Muffin smiles when she’s happy (which is most of the time).
She is a tad selective with which dogs she likes so a meet and greet with other dogs is a must! She is pretty low-key so she likes other low-key pup friends. Muffin is also potty trained already!
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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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Updates from Chesterfield County Public Schools |
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Congratulations to our Class of 2022 Graduates!
Congratulations to our class of 2022 Chesterfield County Public Schools graduates! While in-person attendance at graduations is by invitation only, every ceremony will be livestreamed and will be shown two weeks later on Comcast Channel 96 and Verizon Channel 26. For the full graduation schedule and livestream links, visit: https://bit.ly/3lgMvfh.
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Apply now for prekindergarten
Chesterfield County Public Schools is accepting prekindergarten applications for the 2022-23 school year. Prekindergarten serves 4-year-olds with the greatest need, helping them build skills and prepare for kindergarten.
Free, full-day prekindergarten with transportation is offered at:
- Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy for children zoned to attend Bellwood, Bensley, Beulah, Marguerite Christian, Curtis, Ecoff, Enon, Gates, Harrowgate, Salem Church, Elizabeth Scott and Wells elementary schools.
- Bon Air, Chalkley, Crenshaw, Crestwood, Davis, Ettrick, Falling Creek, Hening, Hopkins, Jacobs Road, Matoaca, Providence and Reams Road elementary schools.
Children must be 4 years of age by Sept. 30, 2022, and reside in Chesterfield County. Eligible students who live within the attendance zone of a school with a prekindergarten classroom are considered first. Use this widget to find the school you are zoned to attend.
Prekindergarten applications in English and in Spanish are available online. Required documents include child’s original birth certificate; proof of residency; proof of income; and completed dental exam form. Questions? Email ccpspreschool@ccpsnet.net or call 804-706-6061 (English) or 804-706-6062 (Spanish).
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May 30 is deadline for openings on advisory committees
Advisory committees established by the Chesterfield County School Board are one way community members connect with their local schools. Advisory committee members are appointed from each of the county’s five magisterial districts and include parents, teachers, staff members, students and others interested in helping Chesterfield County Public Schools achieve its vision of creating a better tomorrow. Advisory committee members who are appointed by the School Board must reside in the district they represent.
Click the application button at bit.ly/BdCom to apply by May 30 if you are eligible and interested in these openings:
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Matoaca District seat on Audit and Finance Committee (term July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
- Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee
- Clover Hill District seat (term July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
- Dale District seat (term July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
- Matoaca District seat (term July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
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Two at-large seats on Citizens Budget Advisory Committee (term July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025)
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Bermuda District seat on Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee (term July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
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Bermuda District seat on Gifted Education Advisory Committee (partial term ending June 30, 2024)
- School Health Advisory Board
- Dale District seat (partial term ending June 30, 2023)
- Two Dale District seats (term July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025)
- Employee wellness expert (partial term ending June 30, 2023)
- Special Education Advisory Committee
- Bermuda District seat (term July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025)
- Clover Hill District seat (partial term ending June 30, 2023)
- Dale District seat (partial term ending June 30, 2023)
Under Virginia’s open government requirements, meetings are generally required to be held in person. If you are unable to meet in person, please note that in your application under “availability for meeting attendance.” For more information about specific committees or to apply, go to bit.ly/BdCom. To view upcoming meeting dates, go to https://tinyurl.com/FY22AdvisoryCommitteeSchedule.
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Looking to get a PCR test for COVID-19? The Virginia Department of Health's Chesterfield Health District is hosting FREE COVID-19 testing events. These are walk-up events and no prior registration is required.
Chesterfield Health Department Parking Lot (9501 Lucy Corr Circle Chesterfield VA)
- Saturday, May 28 from 9-11 a.m.
- Saturday, June 4 from 9-11 a.m.
- Saturday, June 11 from 9-11 a.m.
- Saturday, June 25 from 9-11 a.m.
Learn more by visiting
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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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