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 Second Annual Chesterfield Restaurant Week Kicks Off This Friday Through April 13
 Get ready to visit all your favorite spots: Chesterfield Restaurant Week (CRW) is back!
More than 50 local establishments are participating in this year's event, which starts this Friday, April 4 and runs through Sunday, April 13. That list of 50 local spots includes not only restaurants but wineries, breweries, dessert shops and more. Proceeds will benefit the Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center.
CRW is designed to promote Chesterfield County's dynamic food and dining scene and encourage both residents and visitors to smaple dishes at the county's best restaurants.
So, find your next adventure right here at home and support not only our local businesses this week but also support a very worthy cause in the process!
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In the News
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Community Meetings on Zoning Ordinance Modernization (ZOMod)
The Chesterfield County Planning Department will soon be hosting a series of community meetings April 10 - 28 to provide more information and answer questions about ZOMod, the comprehensive re-write of its zoning ordinance.
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 Visit the New Kiwanis Park
Kiwanis Park, located in Chester Village at 12321 Richmond Street, will be opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, April 2. Phase I of the partially wooded, 5.3-acre land development project includes a lawn area, walking trails, and community garden plots.
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Bermuda District Supervisor Jim Ingle to Hold Community Conversations
Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors Chair and Bermuda District Supervisor Jim Ingle is hosting two community conversations, providing residents the opportunity to discuss issues important to them, ask questions and brainstorm solutions on April 22 and May 5. Registration is required.
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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 today, 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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Join the Experience Chesterfield team on Friday, April 4 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Westchester Commons to kick off the start of Chesterfield Restaurant Week (CRW)!
Come find the Experience Chesterfield booth for a chance to gather information on restaurant week, meet Cole the county mascot, and spin a wheel for a chance to win some amazing prizes. We hope to see you there!
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Upcoming Events
Chesterfield Restaurant Week
Friday, April 4 - April 13
Join us Friday, April 4 through Sunday, April 13 for the second annual Chesterfield Restaurant Week (CRW) to promote Chesterfield County's dynamic food and dining scene, encouraging both residents and visitors to sample dishes at the county's best restaurants.
Outdoor Family Movie Night
Friday, April 4, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Ettrick Park
Enjoy Monsters Inc. under the stars at Ettrick Park! Movie-related pre-show activities will begin at 7 p.m. Movie will start at dusk. Don't forget to bring your own chair, sit back and relax during the movie! Anyone planning to attend is urged to arrive early as viewing space may be limited.
Tour of Eppington Plantation
Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. at Eppington Plantation
Experience what plantation life was like in the 1700's during a tour of Eppington Plantation, built in 1768 by Thomas Jefferson's brother-in-law, Francis Eppes, VI. The house features agricultural displays depicting farm life. Tour the house and grounds and learn about colonial life during the 18th century.
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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, which drops tomorrow, we talk to Jessica Schneider of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors to talk about her first year on the board, some of the big items facing the county in 2025, and a number of updates on projects in the Clover Hill District.
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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 Jenga, He's Your Missing Piece!
Who wants to play Jenga? Hey, that's my name and I sure do love to play. (more than anything!) I'm still a pup at only 10 months old and currently weighs 45 lbs. He's very good at self-entertaining with toys and love to romp and run outside. He's very curious about other dogs and wants to play with them but sometimes second guesses himself and gets shy/scared of them. With some confidence boosting, he should do just fine. As with all puppies, he will need assistance with basic obedience.
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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Job fair for graduating seniors scheduled for April 23
On April 23, Chesterfield County Public Schools will host its fourth annual student job fair for graduating seniors. More than 75 employers will offer short- or long-term jobs with the opportunity for students to interview and get hired on the spot. Jobs will be on offer from global companies, local businesses and every size organization in between.
Chesterfield County high school seniors can register here for the job fair. The job fair takes place 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at CTC@Hull, 13900 Hull Street Road.
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New emergency telecommunications program announced
Career and technical education opportunities are growing for students in Chesterfield County Public Schools. The school system and the Chesterfield County Emergency Communications Center have signed an agreement to bring an innovative emergency telecommunications program to CCPS students. This collaboration will create a career pathway for students pursuing futures as 911 dispatchers with Chesterfield County and will help to fill a critical workforce need in a high-demand profession.
The program will be available to eligible seniors who will be 18 or older by June 1 at the end of their 12th grade year. Up to 20 students will be accepted into the cohort, where they will be taught by a certified ECC Academy instructor.
See the full news release on the CCPS website.
Mark your calendars: Annual Plant Sale and Spring Festival April 12
Spring has sprung, but it’s only official once the Chesterfield Career and Technical Center @ Courthouse holds its annual Plant Sale and Spring Festival!
Stop in to purchase more than 200 varieties of student-cultivated vegetables, herbs, annuals, perennials and native plants, as well as student-crafted culinary delights cooked with in-house ingredients and student-designed Mother’s Day cards. All proceeds benefit Career and Technical Center programs.
Join us 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the CTC@Courthouse (10101 Courthouse Road). Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. Credit cards will incur a service fee. For questions or more information, call 804-768-6160 ext. 1037.
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