Chesterfield County, Virginia's Weekly e-Newsletter | |
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First Class of Inductees Selected
for New Sports Hall of Fame
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After receiving more than 40 nominations for Chesterfield’s new Sports Hall of Fame, presented by Virginia Credit Union, members of the selection committee voted to induct 10 individuals as part of the inaugural class.
Who are they? Learn about the 2024 inductees by visiting the county's website.
Established this year, the Chesterfield Sports Hall of Fame pays tribute to athletic greats who have contributed to Chesterfield’s rich sports history and legacy.
The inductees will have their names physically displayed at the county’s River City Sportsplex, 13030 Genito Road. They also will be honored at a banquet Thursday, Sept. 12 at the Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education in Chester.
To learn more about Chesterfield’s Sports Hall of Fame or to purchase banquet tickets, visit Sports Hall of Fame.
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Residents Can Learn About Gravesite,
Ask Questions at July 22 Public Meeting
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Chesterfield will host a public meeting next Monday, July 22 to share its findings related to the gravesite that was discovered during work on the Nash Road Extension Project.
The meeting will take place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at L.C. Bird High School, 10301 Courthouse Road.
County staff, consultants and representatives from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources will present information on historic records they’ve found and other information received through public input. They’ll also be available to answer questions.
Additional information can be found on the county website.
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Bermuda District Supervisor Jim Ingle Hosting Community Conversation in August | |
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Bermuda District Supervisor Jim Ingle is hosting a second community conversation with Bermuda District residents next month, providing citizens the opportunity to discuss issues important to them, ask questions and brainstorm solutions.
The meeting will take place Wednesday, Aug. 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Chester Library:
It is limited to 30 participants, to allow in-depth conversations that can be difficult to achieve in larger groups.
You can register for the meeting on the county website.
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There is Still Plenty of Time to Get
Into the Summer Library Game
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We're more than halfway through summer and checking in to see where you are in the Summer Library Game.
Have you leveled up? It's okay if you're still on level 1 -- you've got plenty of time to complete it! Haven't picked up your level 1 game board yet? Get to your library today to get started or register on Beanstack.
Completing level 1 gets you a summer of fun, a cool prize and a chance for grand prizes. The more levels you complete, the more prizes you get! Game on!
For more information, visit the Chesterfield County Public Library website.
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Housing is Topic of Upcoming Senior
Living Focus Group Discussions
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Heads up, Chesterfield seniors! We are looking for feedback on ways the county can support your housing needs as you age in our community.
Please come out to one of our upcoming Senior Living Focus Group Discussions:
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Tuesday, July 30 at Bon Air Library, 9103 Rattlesnake Road, 10 a.m. to noon
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Tuesday, August 6 at Chester Library, 11800 Centre Street, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Lunch will be provided at both sessions. TO RSVP or for more information, contact us at (804) 717-6592 or email us at agingresources@chesterfield.gov.
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Support Perkinson Center Summer Campers' Production of 'James and the Giant Peach' | |
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Tickets are now on sale for "James and the Giant Peach," presented by students in the Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education's Summer Theater Camp.
Showtimes are Wednesday, July 17 at 3 p.m. and Thursday, July 18 at 7 p.m.
Purchase tickets on the Perkinson Center's website.
Come on out and support our campers who have been hard at work putting this show together. The stage is being set for a great adventure.
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Save the Date: National Night Out
Parties Take Place Aug. 6
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Mark your calendar for Chesterfield's annual National Night Night Out festivities!
Join us for a free, fun, and family-friendly community event at these three convenient locations:
- Stonebridge Recreation Center, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Ettrick Recreation Center, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Bensley Recreation Center, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Enjoy delicious food and a variety of entertainment unique to each spot. It's a perfect opportunity to have a good time and connect with familiar face, so don't miss out.
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Watch This Week In Chesterfield | |
Every Monday, This Week in Chesterfield points residents to fun, exciting and interesting things going on around their community. Each weekly video segment can be found on the Chesterfield County YouTube channel.
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Visit Chesterfield Farmers Market on Wednesday | |
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The Chesterfield Farmers Market is now open at 6701 Mimms Loop on Wednesdays through the end of September.
Market hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. As always, there will be many local vendors selling a variety of products, as well as food trucks on site if you'd like to buy lunch.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Catch Up on Blog Posts from
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In a new article posted to the Chesterfield On Point blog, you can learn about Chesterfield's role in the American colonies' movement for independence.
Last Saturday, people came to the county’s historic 1917 Courthouse for “If This Be Treason,” an interactive program commemorating the 1774 Chesterfield Resolves -- a document that outlined the colonies’ grievances against the British government.
Part of the county’s celebration of the coming 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the event was co-hosted by the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia. It featured a performance from Bill Rose, co-owner of Shades of our Past, a Williamsburg-based small business that provides historical entertainment and educational programs ranging from America's founding through World War II.
Keep an eye out for more programs like this as part of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. For more information, visit the county website.
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Your Voice Matters: Take Climate Resiliency Survey and Be Part of the Solution | |
On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to director Stephanie Brown about the Procurement Department, the work it does, the successes the group has seen, and the many ways it plays an integral role in helping Chesterfield lead the way for peers in the region and around the nation. | |
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Residents Encouraged to Provide
Feedback On ZOMod Draft 2
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Are You Rehabbing an Older Home? Apply
for Partial Real Estate Tax Exemption
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Did you know? Chesterfield provides a partial real estate tax exemption for the rehabilitation, renovation or replacement of older residential structures.
The goal of this program is to help protect and preserve our aging neighborhoods. Upon approval, the partial tax exemption will be in effect for 15 years and transfers with the real estate.
The amount of the exemption is based solely on increased assessment value, not the amount spent on the improvement project.
There is no application fee. Find out more and apply online today!
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GRTC's On-Demand Microtransit Service
Now Operating Along Hull Street Road
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Welcome, Chesterfield riders!
LINK, the on-demand microtransit service from GRTC, is now available in the Clover Dale Zone. LINK runs Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., connecting you anywhere in your community. Simply download the GRTC on the Go app and select your pick-up and drop-off locations anywhere within our service area, and we’ll be there within 20 minutes to get you where you need to go.
The Clover Dale Zone provides quick and convenient service along Hull Street Road from Chippenham Mall to Harbourside Centre, with direct connection to downtown Richmond via GRTC’s Route 1C and 82x. LINK vehicles are fully ADA accessible, and feature on-board WIFI and USB charging ports – and right now, LINK is entirely fare-free!
For more information, visit ridegrtc.com/link or call (804) 358-4792.
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Visit Latino Farmers Market Saturday
Mornings at Rockwood Park
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A Latino Farmers Market is now open at Rockwood Park.
From the freshest produce to delicious homemade treats, the market brings the community together for a celebration of food, family and heritage. Get ready to embark on a flavorful journey through the heart of Latino culture.
The farmers market continues every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 2.
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Visit Experience Chesterfield Website
for Things to See and Do Across the County
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Chesterfield's Sports, Visitation and Entertainment Department recently launched the new Experience Chesterfield website, promoting and celebrating all the things to see, do and experience within Chesterfield. Visit www.experiencechesterfield.com to learn more and be sure to follow along on Facebook and Instagram. | |
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Say hi to Whitney!
Sweet Whitney is such a smiley, happy girl. When she sees you, she drops to the ground, rolls over, and gives you her tummy for belly rubs. She's quite the Velcro dog and loves to be by your side always.
Whitney is a 3-year-old Pit mix. She really hates being stuck in a kennel here and thrives when she's outside getting lots of pets. Please consider coming to meet this sweetheart!
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. Our shelter is located at 9300 Public Works Road.
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In Case of Emergency, Get Accurate and
Up-to-Date Information from Chesterfield Alert
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Now is the time for residents to familiarize themselves with all of the different ways that Chesterfield County puts out emergency information.
One of those is Chesterfield Alert, an opt-in system that sends messages directly to you in the event of an emergency. This system can send out alerts via text, email, and phone call depending on how the subscriber chooses to receive the messages.
Sign up today!
Click here to learn more about how you can get accurate, up-to-date information from Chesterfield in the event of an emergency.
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See If You Qualify for Access on Demand | |
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Searching for some independence? Find yourself having to call on family or friends to get you where you need to be?
Access on Demand is a same day, door-to-door, point-to-point service for citizens registered for mobility services. Destinations must be located within Chesterfield County, unless for work or medical appointments.
Each one-way trip is $6 and will be charged to your debit or credit card at the time of pick-up. Ride reservations must be made at least two hours in advance by calling an authorized provider for same-day service.
Register online, see if you qualify, and learn more about this service.
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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
✅ Preparing for an emergency - Emergency Management
✅ Senior resources in Chesterfield - Office of Aging and Disability Services
✅ Chesterfield Cooperative Extension - Master Gardeners
✅ So much more.
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Updates from Chesterfield County Public Schools | |
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Excellence in career and technical education
Chesterfield County Public Schools career and technical education programs won big awards from the Virginia Department of Education. Two programs won regional recognition, with one going on to win a statewide award in the Virginia Department of Education Creating Excellence Awards program.
The early childhood education program won the Region 1 award for CTE Program of the Year. Latoya Harvey Harrington leads the program, which is based at the Chesterfield Career and Technical Center @ Courthouse and co-located at the Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy, a prekindergarten within Chesterfield County Public Schools. The early childhood education program is a two-year program for high school juniors and seniors that prepares them to foster the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of young children. At the Chester Early Childhood Learning Academy, early childhood education students work in prekindergarten classrooms with children ages 3 to 5. This program prepares students for the child development associate certification, ultimately advancing their careers and contributing to the status of the profession.
The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Advisory Committee for the Chesterfield Career and Technical Center @ Courthouse won the statewide award for CTE Advisory Committee of the Year after first winning the Region 1 award. Will Willis heads the HVAC/R program and has assembled an advisory committee of 40+ owners and top employees that meets twice annually. The committee reviews the curriculum and instructional resources and gives feedback for areas that need improvement based on current industry standards. The members also volunteer in the classroom monthly to present to students about career awareness, career opportunities and achieving universal EPA certification. Advisory committee members help coordinate and judge SkillsUSA competitions. They also participate in trades interview days to give students the opportunity to interview for part-time employment, full-time employment and work-based learning experiences.
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Turnip the Beet
Food and Nutrition Services and its summer farmers market lunch site recently won national recognition. Chesterfield County Public Schools was one of only 55 programs across the United States to achieve gold level status in the Turnip the Beet awards sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The awards honor summer meal programs that go the extra mile, and CCPS Food and Nutrition Services definitely does that by providing delicious, nutritious lunches at the Chesterfield Farmers Market. Each summer menu is planned with a child's palate in mind along with the goal of providing fresh items with pizzazz. For example, meals have included marinated sliced cucumbers, chilled corn salad, grilled zucchini, chunks of melon in a honey dressing, smoothies, etc.
This summer, families are continuing to enjoy lunches at the Chesterfield Farmers Market (6701 Mimms Loop). In partnership with local growers, Chesterfield County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services is at the market from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each Wednesday through Aug. 14 serving up free lunches and fun activities for all children 18 and younger.
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Heart Safe Schools
So far, six high schools in Chesterfield County Public Schools have achieved designation as Heart Safe Schools through Project ADAM, which is led by the Children’s Hospital of Richmond. This means the schools have taken steps to implement a quality sudden cardiac arrest program to promote a safe environment for students, staff and visitors.
Congratulations to these schools for being prepared in the event of a cardiac arrest:
- Meadowbrook High School
- Clover Hill High School
- James River High School
- Matoaca High School
- Midlothian High School
- Monacan High School
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