Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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Chesterfield Little League Softball Team
Advances to the Semifinals of the
Little League Softball World Series
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SET YOUR ALARMS! ⏰ 🚨 Today, August 17, at 7 p.m., is gameday for the Chesterfield Little League Softball team. The team has made it to the semifinals of the Little League Softball World Series in Greenville, North Carolina!
You can watch on ESPN2 and if you don’t have ESPN2, you can watch on the big screen at the Great American Ranch, located at 13995 Raised Antler Circle in Midlothian. Good luck ladies! #Cfield is cheering you on! 👏
To view the rankings and full tournament schedule, click here.
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Happening Tomorrow: Youth Vendor Day
at the Chesterfield Farmers Market
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This Wednesday, Aug. 18 is Youth Vendor Day at the Chesterfield County Farmers Market! This special day allows youth ranging in age from rising 5th graders to seniors in high school to showcase their talent! There will be a wide range of products from hand-crafted jewelry to distinctive art, clothing pieces and more.
We hope to see you tomorrow at the market between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to support these youth vendors!
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Looking for something fun to do that includes your four-legged canine? Look no further than “Woof & Wag in #Cfield,” a new resource for you and your furry friend!
- View a blog offering fun ideas you and your pup can enjoy together.
- Access a list of dog-friendly places throughout the county, including patios, parks and trails, stores and much more!
Next Thursday, August 26 is National Dog Day. To honor dogs throughout #Cfield, we have a special surprise planned! Stay tuned to our social media channels to learn more.
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Read With a Cop at Enon Library
Has Been Postponed
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The Read with a Cop event planned for this Thursday, August 19 at Enon Library has been postponed. Stay up to date with the latest news from Chesterfield County Public Libraries by visiting their website, or their Facebook page.
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Calling All Chesterfield Residents
to Complete a Broadband Survey
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We are requesting your help in determining the broadband needs in the county. Please complete the following survey to assist us in identifying underserved and unserved areas.
Please fill in information about your physical home/residential location (not an office or business) and the internet access to that location.
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Chesterfield Airport Collects Nearly
7,000 Items for School Supply Drive
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Thank you to all who donated supplies to the school supply drive hosted by Chesterfield County Airport. Nearly 7,000 items were collected and will be given to Chesterfield County Public Schools for the 2021/2022 school year. |
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Chesterfield County Public Schools Add
Electric Buses to Their Fleet
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#Cfield welcomed its first pair of electric school buses to its fleet during a “plug-in” ceremony last week.
The Thomas Jouley electric school 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.
Chesterfield Fleet Services received the buses through Dominion Energy’s Electric School Bus Program. Under the program, which aims to help school districts electrify their bus fleets, school districts pay no more for an electric school bus than they would for a traditional diesel model. The program also covers the installation of the related charging infrastructure.
Chesterfield County Public Schools is the first in the region to add electric school buses to its fleet.
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Sign Up for Basics Insights |
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Engage your child with The Basics and watch them grow into a confident learner!
Sign up for Basics Insights, a text messaging program designed to support your child’s development and strengthen your relationship. Each week until your child turns three, Basics Insights sends two messages based on your child’s age.
On Mondays, you will receive a science-based fact and on Wednesdays, a suggested activity to boost your child’s brain development and learning.
The messages serve as great reminders and sources of new ideas for connecting with your little one!
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Commemorating Decades of Service
to Chesterfield Brick By Brick
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Have you ever visited the historic 1917 Courthouse and wondered why there were names engraved on some of the bricks on the pathway? Since 2007, the Chesterfield County Retirement Bricks Program recognizes county employees with 25 years of service or more. The bricks serve as a reminder and a thank you to those who dedicated a large portion of their professional career to serving #Cfield.
In this video, County Administrator Dr. Joe Casey provides an overview of the program honoring retired Chesterfield County employees.
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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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Hi, my name is Willow!
I am a 2 year old female Lop Ear rabbit! When I’m not relaxing in my cage, I love to hop around and explore! The only thing I love more than exploring is food! I just can’t wait to eat! Actually, I get a little too excited and if I don’t get my food quick enough, I might give you a nibble. Because of this, I should not go to a home that has children under the age of 18. I’ve seen dogs and cats and don’t seem to mind, but I haven’t been out of my cage around them, so I’m not sure how I might feel about being loose around them.
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If you have other pets, please be sure to go slow with me when introducing us, just to make sure we’ll get along. The shelter needs to keep their cage so you’ll need to get me a new one if you want to take me home!
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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A New Year of School Means New Job Opportunities
Chesterfield County Public Schools is excited to begin another school year! As school is beginning, the school system still has career opportunities especially for school bus drivers, substitute teachers, and food service associates. If you are interested, please visit their website to apply or email careers@ccpsnet.net.
Back-to-School Videos Offer Information for Parents
Chesterfield County Public Schools has created a series of back-to-school videos designed to inform and reassure parents. This fall offers a unique opportunity to shift into the future and show how Chesterfield County Public Schools is moving forward to Imagine Tomorrow. The videos featuring Superintendent Merv Daugherty interviewing School Board members and other top leaders show how schools are on the go, meeting students and families where they are. Here are videos released so far in this ongoing series:
Interviews with School Board Chair Ryan Harter (Matoaca District), School Board Vice Chair Ann Coker (Bermuda District) and School Board member Kathryn Haines (Midlothian District) will join the other videos on the school system's YouTube channel (@ccpsva) by Aug. 23, when schools open. (Note: All of the interviews but one were recorded before Aug. 10, 2021, when COVID-19 mask requirements were reinstated.)
For the most up-to-date COVID-19 guidance for CCPS, click here.
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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.
The Chesterfield Health District will be providing COVID-19 vaccines at the Chesterfield County Fair on the following dates and times:
- Saturday, August 28 from 6 to 10:30 p.m.
- Monday, August 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 1 from 2 to 6 p.m.
- Friday, September 3 from 6 to 10:30 p.m.
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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, Aug. 17, 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 Chesterfield County Government jobs.
Apply to Chesterfield County Schools jobs.
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