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 Rockwood Park is Turning 50! Join Us Saturday for Anniversary Celebration
 Chesterfield invites the community to celebrate a milestone five decades in the making. This Saturday, July 19 at 11 a.m., the county will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Rockwood Park with a fun, family-friendly event featuring music, activities, nature programming and a sweet surprise.
As part of the celebration, Chesterfield Parks and Recreation is partnering with local ice cream shop Gelati Celesti to unveil a limited-edition ice cream flavor created especially for Rockwood Park’s half-century anniversary. The flavor will be revealed during a special presentation to kick off the festivities at 11 a.m.
If you want to get a jump on the fun, the Latino Farmers Market is open Saturdays at Rockwood Park from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Throughout the day, guests can enjoy various free activities at the Rockwood Nature Center, including bounce houses, inflatables, and hands-on programming.
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In the News
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 Chesterfield Again Ranked Among Top Digital Counties
For the second consecutive year, and the sixth time since the program’s inception, Chesterfield has been ranked No. 1 among U.S. counties with populations between 250,000 and 499,999 in the Digital Counties Survey.
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 Va. Commonwealth Games Coming to Chesterfield in '26
Under a three-year agreement with Virginia Amateur Sports, Chesterfield and Henrico counties will host the Virginia Commonwealth Games for the first time in the event's 36-year history beginning in 2026.
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 Meeting on Subdivision Ordinance Set for July 21
The Planning Department is hosting a virtual community meeting on the county's proposed subdivision ordinance update at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 21, including a presentation and time for questions. Register by noon on July 21 to obtain login credentials.
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 Apply to be Recognized at Centenarian Celebration
Chesterfield residents who are turning 100 or older this year are invited to participate in the acknowledgement of their centenarian status. To be recognized at the September Board of Supervisors meeting, submit an application by Friday, Aug. 15 at 5 p.m.
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Dr. Mark Miller to Host Community Conversation
Midlothian District Supervisor Mark Miller will host a second community conversation with Midlothian District residents on 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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Stay Indoors and Stay Active This Summer
 With the heat index easily soaring into the 100s, beat the heat in Chesterfield, VA this summer with these fun, family-friendly things to do indoors. ☺️
Visit https://experiencechesterfield.com/blog/beat-the-heat/ for more information on how you can stay active and cool!
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Upcoming Events
Virginia Career Works Job Fair
Wednesday, July 16, Noon-3 p.m. at North Courthouse Road Library
Virginia Career Works will bring together employers from across the Richmond region. If you're looking for a new job or just starting out on your career path, opportunity is knocking.
Pocahontas Premieres: Mini Bluegrass Festival
Saturday, July 19, 6-10 p.m. at Pocahontas State Park
The 2025 concert series at Virginia's largest state park kicks off with a show in Heritage Amphitheater, featuring some acts from the past as well as new groups performing for the first time at Pocahontas: Josh Grigsby and County Line, Tara Mills Band, Hickory Ridge Bluegrass Band and Hammaville.
Whisker Wonderland
Thursday-Friday, July 17-18, 1-5 p.m. at the Chesterfield Animal Shelter
If you have ever thought about adopting a kitten, now is your chance! This mini pop-up event will allow you to browse all of our kittens. Just come on in and take a look. Kitten adoption fees are reduced to $10. All kittens have been spayed/neutered, microchipped, FELV/FIV tested, dewormed, and have had age-appropriate vaccinations.
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 Blindness Hasn't Stopped Robin Hoerber from Devoting Her Life to Serving the Community
Chesterfield’s Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame was established in 1982 to recognize seniors who go above and beyond to give back to the community. Robin Hoerber, one of three 2025 inductees, is a shining example of the giving spirit that the Hall of Fame aims to applaud.
Although she has been completely blind since infancy, Hoerber has never hesitated in dedicating her life to serving others.
“I was meant to live for service,” Hoerber said in a recent interview. “For God and for service.”
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Chesterfield Behind the Mic
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 On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to 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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 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 Raven!
Raven is a 2-year-old Shepherd mix, who is happy, bouncy, and playful. Just look at that smile! Raven enjoys playing with other dog friends, squeaky toys, and getting lots of pets. She has such a fun-loving personality that we think she will be adopted in no time.
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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My First School Bus Prepares Youngsters to Ride
 Rising kindergartners and prekindergartners are invited to practice getting on and off a real school bus and learn about bus safety. Several My First School Bus events will take place at Chesterfield Public Libraries through July 25 and are free to attend. Click here to see the event details and register to attend.
My First School Bus is a partnership among Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chesterfield Police Department and Chesterfield Public Library.
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Dr. DeAnna Moreau was named 2025 Math Specialist Educator of the Year by the Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics. She is the elementary math curriculum specialist for Chesterfield County Public Schools and also serves as an adjunct professor at George Mason University and Averett University.
In announcing the award, which was presented in June, the Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics wrote, “Your exceptional contributions to mathematics education have been recognized...This prestigious award truly honors and acknowledges your passion, ingenuity and dedication.”
Dr. Moreau noted that this recognition carries extra meaning because her mother, Patricia Taylor, who taught math at Meadowbrook High, won this award in 1990.
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