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 Chesterfield Recognized With 40 NACo Achievement Awards
 The National Association of Counties (NACo) has recognized Chesterfield County as the winner of 40 Achievement Awards.
The NACo Achievement Awards, which have been around since 1970, recognize noteworthy county government programs and services in 18 different categories. Chesterfield won 32 NACo awards last year.
“Winning 40 NACo Awards highlights our employees' dedication to public service and commitment to going above and beyond to improve our community,” said Chesterfield County Administrator Dr. Joe Casey. “I’m incredibly proud of our work to ensure Chesterfield remains a First Choice Community for all who live, learn, work, play, and do business here."
“The Board of Supervisors congratulates departments honored with NACo Achievement Awards,” said Board of Supervisors Chair Jim Ingle (Bermuda District). “I am especially delighted with NACo’s recognition of Community Conversations, a concept for engaging residents that grew out of my desire to meet residents in a casual environment in which we could have honest, in-depth conversations. It and all other programs recognized reflect Chesterfield’s commitment to raising the bar on how we deliver local government services and programs.”
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In the News
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Dr. Mark Miller to Host Community Conversations
Midlothian District Supervisor Mark Miller will host community conversations with Midlothian District residents on July 9 and July 17, providing residents the opportunity to discuss issues important to them, ask questions and brainstorm solutions.
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Jessica Schneider to Host Community Conversations
Clover Hill District Supervisor Jessica Schneider will host community conversations with Clover Hill District residents on July 16 and July 29, providing residents the opportunity to discuss issues important to them, ask questions and brainstorm solutions.
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 Families First 30th Anniversary Celebration
The Families First 30th Anniversary Celebration and Reunion will be hosted at Beulah Recreation Center on Friday, July 18 from 5:30-7 p.m. This is a celebration and reunion event for past and current Families First families.
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 Submit Application for Grant From C-Fit Community
C-Fit Community is offering mini-grants, up to $3,000 per award, for qualified local organizations that administer programs positively affecting the Chesterfield community. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 18.
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 Rockwood Park's 50th Anniversary Celebration
On Saturday, July 19, Chesterfield County will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Rockwood Park with a fun, family-friendly event featuring music, activities, nature programming, tours, special guests, and a sweet surprise.
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 Register Your National Night Out Neighborhood Event
On August 5, Chesterfield residents will spend the evening outside with neighbors and police for annual National Night Out festivities. Register your block party event to receive party materials and request a visit from McGruff the Crime Dog.
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Upcoming Events
Disney Trivia
Thursday, July 10, 6-7:30 p.m. at Chester Library
Bring your Disney knowledge to the library for a fun night of trivia.
Westchester Concert Series: Mystic Soul Bubbas
Thursday, July 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Westchester Commons
Come out to Main Street for the fourth free concert of the 2025 season and enjoy songs by Mystic Soul Bubbas featuring Steve Bassett. Chairs and blankets are encouraged - and of course, your dancing shoes as well. Proceeds from this week's beer/wine sales and donations will benefit the Free Clinic of Powhatan.
The Spitfire Grill
Friday, July 11, 8 p.m. at the Swift Creek Mill Theater
Human kindness, forgiveness and hope are on full display as a rural town struggles to save The Spitfire Grill from bankruptcy. The healing story of a community's rebirth is told through a beautiful folk-inspired score.
Summer Nights at the Perk: Garden Variety String Band
Saturday, July 12, 6-8 p.m. at Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education
Summer Nights at the Perk is back with its 3rd year of bringing people together for a good time! Join us on in the Jimmy Dean Theater for some great music, cool drinks, yummy food, and art activities!
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 Hidden Treasure: The Chesterfield County Arboretum
Nestled within the 580-acre Chesterfield County Government Complex, the Chesterfield County Arboretum is a unique public greenspace that blends nature, education, and accessibility. Open every day of the year from dawn to dusk, the Arboretum invites residents and visitors alike to take a peaceful, self-guided walk through a landscape filled with trees, shrubs, perennials, and edible plantings. It’s more than a garden. It’s a place to learn, reflect, and connect with nature right in the heart of Chesterfield.
Established as an educational and environmental resource, the Arboretum is maintained by a team of dedicated professionals, including certified arborists and horticulturists. They bring years of experience and a commitment to sustainable land stewardship. The mission of the Arboretum is simple: to create an engaging and accessible green space for everyone in Chesterfield to enjoy.
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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 Sheriff Karl Leonard about his trip earlier this year to an international symposium in Rwanda, what he feels like Chesterfield and the HARP program brought to the event, and some of the lessons he took away from it as he retuned even more invigorated than before.
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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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Adoptable Pet Spotlight
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Say hello to Freeze Dance!
Freeze Dance says he would love to dance on home with you! He's a Hound mix, around 5 years old, and weighs 42 lbs. He's a total goofball and was incredibly difficult to get a great photo of! He immediately just drops to the ground and does army crawls or rolls over onto his back for lovins'.
He just wants ALL the love. Freeze Dance doesn't really care too much about toys, he's more interested in affection. He was a little timid about meeting another dog, but did well and seemed pretty interested in being friends after saying hello. He did test positive for heartworms but has been started on treatment which we will send home with you. For this reason, his adoption fee has been lowered to $10.
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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Connect with a 9-1-1 Dispatcher Using Prepared Live
Heads up, Chesterfield! The county's Emergency Communications Center (ECC) has launched Prepared Live.
This software enables the 9-1-1 dispatch center to receive live streams, multimedia and location information from mobile callers in real time. It greatly improves situational awareness for first responders and ensures that appropriate resources are dispatched to handle emergencies.
Participation in video during a call is completely voluntary and consent of the caller is required. If the caller consents, they will receive a livestream link via text from the dispatcher, enabling them to activate live video upon click.
It’s also important to note that the video call function does not provide Chesterfield ECC with access to the contents or settings of a caller’s phone.
To learn more about this technology and how it can benefit you in an emergency, visit the 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
✅ So much more
Request a speaker online.
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Bird High Hovercraft Event Never Disappoints
 At the end of each school year, Bird High students in the Governor’s Academy for Engineering Studies work for weeks to build hovercraft they can race in the school gym. This inventive, competitive, often hilarious tradition brings together teams of students who choose creative themes for their leaf-blower-powered designs.
During the two-day hovercraft extravaganza, costumed students navigate their hovercraft through a slalom course and compete in races against other teams in front of a live audience. The most successful teams balance speed with the ability to steer their floating vehicles at the turnaround point.
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