Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter |
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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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Tune Into Facebook Live to Learn How the County Could Spend Federal Relief Funds |
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Join the Budget and Management Department on Monday, July 26 at 5:30 p.m. for a Facebook Live session that will provide residents and businesses with information regarding the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Following a short presentation, people can submit questions during the Facebook Live session on the county’s main Facebook page. Chesterfield residents are encouraged to submit questions ahead of the presentation to blueprint@chesterfield.gov.
People who cannot join the Facebook Live discussion that day will be able to view the presentation in its entirety on the county’s YouTube channel.
Residents also will have the chance to comment about the proposed allocation of American Rescue Plan Act money during the 6 p.m. session of the Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, July 28.
Suggested uses for relief funds include: Water and Sewer infrastructure, public health and housing support, public safety and cybersecurity efforts.
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This Week: Road Closures at
Dutch Gap and Henricus Historical Park
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Heads up #Cfield! Coxendale Road, from Old Stage Road to the Dutch Gap Boat Landing, will be closed Monday, July 19 through Friday, July 23 for road improvements. The road will be closed to all traffic from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Access to the boat landing, Henricus Historical Park, and the Dutch Gap Conservation Area will not be available during this time.
The park facilities will be open during the day until 8 p.m.
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Last Call For Youth Vendors at the
Chesterfield County Farmer's Market
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Do you know a Chesterfield youth who would like an opportunity to sell creations? If so, have them submit an application to be a vendor at the Chesterfield County Farmer's Market on Aug. 18 for Youth Vendor Day! This opportunity is open to rising 5th graders and older (up to 18 years of age). Applications are due by July 28. Learn more and submit an application below. |
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Join Deputy County Administrator,
Dr. James Worsley and the Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond
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Join Deputy County Administrator Dr. James Worsley and the Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond on Thursday, July 29 from 3-4:30 p.m. to learn more and better understand the issues shaping our region. 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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Do You Have Well Water?
Get Your Water Tested in the
Chesterfield Well Water Clinic
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Did you know that there are over 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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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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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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We're Less Than a Month Away From The
Chesterfield SPICE Cultural Festival
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Looking for a fun summer festival for the entire family? Look no further! Mark your calendars for the inaugural Chesterfield SPICE Cultural Festival on Aug. 13-14.
This free community event, located at the Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education and Chester Village Green, will celebrate diversity and multiculturalism through the arts! There will be live music, cultural performances, guest speakers, hands-on crafts for children and food trucks featuring international cuisine.
Stay tuned for more details throughout the summer.
Find more information at www.chesterfield.gov/SPICE.
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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. More information to come.
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Nominations Being Accepted for Chesterfield Domestic Violence Task Force's
Outstanding Service Award
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If you know someone who has positively impacted the life of a domestic violence survivor, please nominate them for the Chesterfield Domestic Violence Task Force Outstanding Service Award for exemplary efforts in addressing domestic violence. Nominations are due by Aug. 31, 2021.
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Meet Roscoe!
He is a sweet boy and eager to greet everyone he sees. Roscoe loves to bay; he will talk your ears off. He is adventurous and curious; he loves to explore and would enjoy walks! We feel that he would do well around children. He does great with other dogs and seemed to do okay when meeting a kitty. Roscoe is a 7 year old BloodHound.
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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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Get ready for school with My First School Bus!
Kindergartners and prekindergartners are invited to practice getting on and off a real school bus and learn about bus safety. Programs start July 19, so sign up today at library.chesterfield.gov/SchoolBus.
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The school system announced its 2020-21 Instructional Leadership Awards.
- Elementary Principals of the Year are Arianne Hayes of Chalkley Elementary and Lindsay Mottley of Old Hundred Elementary.
- Middle School Principal of the Year is Dr. Derek Wasnock of Robious Middle.
- High School Principal of the Year is John Phillips of Clover Hill High.
- Elementary Assistant/Associate Principal of the Year is Summer Davis, assistant principal of Evergreen Elementary.
- Middle School Assistant/Associate Principal of the Year is Nicholas Olson, associate principal of Carver Middle.
- High School Assistant/Associate Principal of the Year is Ben Shindler, associate principal of Matoaca High.
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The baking and pastry arts program of the Chesterfield Career and Technical Center is Virginia’s top career and technical education program. Read more here.
Congratulations to Yvonne Mullins, who teaches accounting and business classes in the career and technical education area of Midlothian High. She is Virginia’s Future Business Leaders of America Advisor of the Year. Read more here.
Laura Early, coordinator of psychological services for Chesterfield County Public Schools, was named Virginia School Psychologist of the Year by the Virginia Academy of School Psychologists. Read more here.
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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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Chesterfield County Centenarian Celebration |
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Do you know someone living in Chesterfield County who will be 100 years of age or older this year? Chesterfield County, VA Senior Services wants to honor them during the Sept. 22 Board of Supervisors meeting.
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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 20, 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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