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 Six High School Seniors Recognized with Leadership for the 21st Century Scholarships
 Chesterfield County and Chesterfield County Public Schools, in partnership with Virginia State University, presented six local high school seniors with Leadership for the 21st Century scholarships last Friday, March 21, during the annual Black History Month Breakfast and Scholarship Recognition Program.
The event, which was postponed last month because of snow, took place at VSU’s Gateway Dining and Event Center.
The six winners were awarded $2,500 scholarships, with one selected from each of the county’s five magisterial districts and the sixth chosen from a regional governor school:
- Bermuda District: Alexa Sneed, Thomas Dale High School
- Clover Hill District: Nathan McCrea, Clover Hill High School
- Dale District: Munachimso Njoku, L.C. Bird High School
- Matoaca District: Layla Petit, Cosby High School
- Midlothian District: William Jackson, Midlothian High School
- Regional: Sophia Watson, Maggie Walker Governor’s School
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In the News
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BOS Holding Public Hearing on FY26 Budget Wednesday
The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors will meet on Wednesday, March 26 at 6 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road. The public is invited to comment on the county's proposed fiscal year 2026 budget and five-year capital improvement program, as well as local tax rates for calendar year 2025.
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 Second Annual Restaurant Week Kicks Off April 4
Get ready to visit all your favorite spots: Chesterfield Restaurant Week is back! More than 50 local establishments are participating in this year's event April 4-13, including restaurants, wineries, breweries, dessert shops and more. Proceeds will benefit the Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center.
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Donations Being Collected for 2025 Diaper Drive
The Chesterfield Diaper Drive is back for its 12th year and we need the community’s help more than ever to collect newly packaged baby diapers and wipes. It benefits families enrolled in Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Families First and Infant and Toddler Connection of Chesterfield.
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 Submit Nominations for 2025 Sr. Volunteer Hall of Fame
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame, which celebrates local seniors who have rendered outstanding services to their community. To qualify, nominees must be at least 60 years old and reside in Chesterfield County. Nominations are due by April 18.
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 Rent a Community Garden Plot at Rockwood Park
Chesterfield Parks and Recreation is currently accepting applications to rent plots in the renovated community gardens at Rockwood Park. Plots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The 2025 season will open for gardening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony next Tuesday, April 1.
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 Attend Earth Day Festival April 12 at Fairgrounds
Join a host of environmentally savvy county departments, local organizations and businesses during Chesterfield's third annual Earth Day Festival.The free, family-friendly event will be held Saturday, April 12 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road.
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Submit Nominations for Sports Hall of Fame
Calling all sports enthusiasts and athletes! We are excited and proud to announce that nominations are open for the Chesterfield Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Established last year, the Sports Hall of Fame pays tribute to athletic greats who have contributed to the county’s rich sports history and legacy.
To learn more about criteria and to nominate athletes, coaches, sports contributors, and teams, visit the Sports Hall of Fame web page. Nominations close Thursday, May 31 at 5 p.m.
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Upcoming Events
Building Resilience is a Community Endeavor: Building Hope Through Peer Recovery
Friday, March 28, 8:30 a.m.-noon at Brightpoint Community College
Join the Chesterfield Suicide Awareness and Prevention Coalition for our annual professional and community training event. This year's events will focus on the important role of peer support workers.
Cotton Patch Gospel
Saturday, March 29, 8 p.m.-10 p.m. at Swift Creek Mill Theater
The final work of the late, great Harry Chapin moves the gospel stories of Matthew and John to rural Georgia and tells them with a classic American-roots score. The actors play the bluegrass instruments and sing Chapin's story-telling songs... and gospel truths prevail.
Brain Power Hour
Monday, March 31, 1 p.m.-2 p.m. at Bensley Recreation Center
Challenging the brain is one way to reduce the risk of developing dementia. Word games, trivia, puzzles, and more are just a few ways to give it that challenge! We will engage and interact with each other through a variety of fun, themed games to help flex the brain and keep it active.
Parks and Recreation Activities Outside of the Center
Monday, March 31, 1 p.m.-1:45 p.m. at Bensley Recreation Center
Do you ever wonder what activities are available to you outside of the recreation centers? We are happy to tell you, there are many! Join us for an overview of the programs Parks and Recreation has to offer to the 50+ community that take place outside the recreation centers.
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 High School Students from Across Region Come Together in Richmond for Third Annual Teen Summit
The third annual Teen Summit RVA, a day-long leadership event for high school students, took place last Saturday, March 22 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The summit brings together students from across central Virginia to participate in creative activities, gain leadership experience, connect with peers and explore job opportunities.
Created for youth by youth, teens are given a platform to amplify their voices against community violence and create a pathway for positive change.
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Chesterfield Behind the Mic
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 On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, Deputy County Administrator Matt Harris and Budget Director Gerard Durkin go in depth on the county's proposed FY2026 budget, what is included, the methods by which Chesterfield made the decision to propose changes to the tax rate, and much more.
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Every Monday, This Week in Chesterfield points residents to fun, exciting and interesting things going on around their community.
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 Chesterfield Behind the Mic is an audio and video podcast focusing on the people, stories and happenings of #Cfield.
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 Subscribe to our Chesterfield on Point blog to stay informed about a variety of topics and events important to the community.
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Adoptable Pet Spotlight
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Meet Pluto, He's Out of This World!
Pluto is a 2-year-old neutered male Pitbull mix and weighs about 55 lbs. Like the Disney dog he is named after, Pluto is happy, playful and carefree! He is very treat-motivated and has already mastered the sit command. Pluto loves toys and when he jumps for all of his paws leave the floor. Pluto would be great for movie time; he really loves being on couches and chairs. If Pluto sounds like just the pup you have been looking for, give us a call and come and meet him today!
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.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays. Our shelter is located at 9300 Public Works Road.
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Resources and Useful Information
Report Illicit Discharges to County's Storm Sewer System
Chesterfield’s stormwater ordinance prohibits unmanaged and intentional non-stormwater discharges to the county’s storm sewer system, including the disposal of leaves. It also prohibits connecting any structure or device that conveys any liquid other than stormwater to the county’s storm sewer system without prior authorization.
What classifies as illicit discharge?
- Automotive fluids
- Herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers
- Paints, solvents, and household chemicals
- Pet waste
- Sewage
- Yard waste, grass clippings, and leaves
To report an illicit discharge, please call our 24-hour hotline at 804-717-6161. For more information, please visit the Reporting Illicit Discharges page on the Chesterfield County website.
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Get Accurate, Up-to-Date Information from Chesterfield Alert
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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Request a Speaker Today!
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 Resources
✅ Chesterfield Cooperative Extension - Master Gardeners
✅ So much more
Request a speaker online.
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Bee-lieve in Harper! Middle Schooler Set to Spell at Nationals
At the central Virginia spelling bee on March 12, Robious Middle eighth-grader Harper C. outperformed 25 other accomplished spellers to punch her ticket to the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee in May.
Harper’s win came in the 20th round after she and Henrico County’s top speller were the last two standing for several rounds. After Harper correctly spelled “bavette” and the other student missed “welkin,” Harper won a trip to the national competition by correctly spelling “Taurus.”
This is the second straight year that the top speller in Chesterfield County Public Schools has won the regional bee and gone on to compete nationally.
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Introducing the New CCPS Champion Card
The Champion Card, formerly the Super Senior Passport, is for Chesterfield residents who are at least 60 years old, retirees of CCPS, or partners whose work directly benefits county students. Champion Card holders enjoy free admission to athletic events, music and theater productions and other school activities. They also receive reduced fees for adult education classes and get opportunities for other events coordinated by CCPS.
CCPS is hosting sign-up events throughout the month for new applicants. Those who already have a Super Senior Passport are encouraged to update it to a Champion Card at one of our events this month.
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Explore career opportunities in Chesterfield and join our team of dedicated professionals in Government and Public Schools—apply today to shape our community’s future.
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Discover who represents you in Chesterfield and learn more about your magisterial district to stay connected and informed.
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