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 SPICE Cultural Festival |
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Save the date! Chesterfield County, in partnership with the Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education, is excited to announce the inaugural Chesterfield Sharing Practices of International Cultures through Engagement (SPICE) Cultural Festival on Aug. 13-14.
This free community event, located at the Arts Center and Chester Village Green, will celebrate diversity and multiculturalism through the arts! Bring the entire family to enjoy live music, art gallery shows, cultural performances, guest speakers, hands-on crafts for children and more. Food trucks featuring international cuisine also will be onsite.
Stay tuned for more details throughout the summer.
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Chesterfield Parks and Recreation
Unveils New Playground Application
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The Chesterfield Parks and Recreation Department has unveiled another web application; just in time for summer fun!
This one highlights county sites that have playgrounds. It offers photos, site addresses, driving directions and park maps.
This new application was developed in-house by the department’s GIS Specialist, in collaboration with her two young children.
The Playground Resource StoryMap can be accessed via computer, tablet, or phone. It’s a quick resource to view and locate playgrounds in the county’s park system.
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Board of Supervisors Meeting
to Be Held Wednesday, June 23
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The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, June 23, will be held in Room 502. The online comment form is available for citizens to submit comments ahead of time.
The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. with a work session followed by the 6 p.m. evening session.
The work session will be be audio only. The evening session will be held in the Public Meeting Room and will be available for viewing on Comcast Channel 98, Verizon Channel 28, and live streamed on chesterfield.gov and the County’s YouTube channel.
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GRTC Continues Zero Fare for Another Year |
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Big news for Route 111 Chesterfield GRTC riders: GRTC will remain ZERO FARE through June 30, 2022. |
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Join us at the National Night Out Kick-off Event |
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The Chesterfield County Police Department will host its annual National Night Out Kick-off from 5 to 8:30 p.m. this Saturday, June 26, at Westchester Commons, 15786 WC Main Street.
The evening will include live music, a variety of vendors, a visit from McGruff the Crime Dog and more. Classic cars and a police helicopter will be on display, and the Chesterfield Food Bank will be accepting food donations on site.
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Chesterfield Discusses Federal Relief Funds |
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Members of the Chesterfield Budget and Management Department recently led a discussion about federal fund allocations. |
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Fourth of July Celebration Returns to
Chesterfield Fairgrounds
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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 Planners and Leaders Seek Input From Residents and Businesses to Help Update the County’s Zoning Ordinance |
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The work is just beginning to update Chesterfield’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.
Members of the county’s Planning Commission recently received an update on ZOMod and existing zoning ordinances. Hear the entire presentation at the video above.
Visit www.chesterfield.gov/zomod to learn more about Chesterfield’s initiative to update its zoning ordinance, and submit comments, questions and concerns about the ZOMod initiative.
You can also email ZOMod@chesterfield.gov or call 804-748-1050 and ask for ZOMod Project Director Rachel Chieppa.
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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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Happening Now: Take a Self-Guided Stroll at Maymont during the BumbleBee Jamboree! |
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The Bumblebee Jamboree at the Children's Farm at Maymont is here! 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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Calling All Future Community Leaders! |
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Do you know a Chesterfield youth who may be interested in learning the ins and outs of local government? 'Chesterfield 101' is designed for teens ages 12-18 to learn more about Chesterfield County Government: Who the Board of Supervisors are, what they do, why local government is important, ways to get involved and so much more!
Two sessions are available. This is the first step in completing Chesterfield County's Future Community Leaders certificate (FCLC).
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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 non-profit Project:HOMES in an effect to help make homes lead-safe by providing free lead-paint abatement and home repairs to qualifying households. See if you qualify here.
If you think you or a loved one’s home may be at risk, please join us for an informal virtual conversation from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23.
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Meet Bean!
This one-year-old male guinea pig just came to the shelter with his brother Bert. Bean is a little more shy when it comes to people than his brother.
He can get really wiggly when you pick him up, but he likes to be pet when you hold him against your chest. He's otherwise pretty calm, mostly finding cozy places to snuggle down and watch over the room. I don't get along with my brother. so I might not get along with other guinea pigs!
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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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Two openings on School Board advisory committees
Are you a community member looking to connect with Chesterfield local schools? The advisory committees established by the Chesterfield County School Board are one way to do so! Advisory committee members include parents, teachers, staff members, students and other community members and are appointed from each of the county’s five magisterial districts. Committee members must reside in the magisterial district they represent.
Chesterfield County Public Schools is currently looking to fill two positions:
- Bermuda District seat on Citizens Budget Advisory Committee (partial term ending June 30, 2022)
- Dale District seat on Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee (partial term ending June 30, 2023)
What are your thoughts?
Chesterfield County Public Schools is seeking feedback on its use of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief fund. This presentation provides information about proposed uses. Please email your ideas and comments to ccpsinfo@ccpsnet.net by July 19.
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Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination Events |
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Adolescent clinics will be held each Monday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Rockwood Vaccination Center at the former Big Lots store in the Rockwood Square Shopping Center located at 10161 Hull Street Road.
The clinics will serve as a free adolescent immunization clinic for rising 7th through 12th graders. During this time, the clinic will offer the Tdap, Meningococcal and HPV vaccines in addition to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 12 and older, as well as COVID-19 vaccinations for any interested persons. A parent or guardian must accompany the adolescents. Please bring your immunization records with you.
No registration is required, and walk-ups are welcome.
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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 22, 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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