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 Welcome to the New Deep Creek Middle School
 County leaders, school officials, and community members gathered at a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, July 23 for the new Deep Creek Middle School. This 1,800-student, state-of-the-art campus promises to shape the future of education in one of Chesterfield’s fastest-growing areas.
Located in the western Route 360 corridor, the three-story, 254,000-square-foot school stands as a symbol of vision, collaboration, and the power of public investment.
Its location also supports broader infrastructure improvements, including the extension of Westerleigh Parkway and the installation of a new roundabout on Otterdale Road to improve safety and traffic flow in the surrounding community.
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In the News
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 Annual National Night Out Events Take Place Aug. 5
From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, "America’s Night Out Against Crime,” the county will join neighborhoods and businesses across Chesterfield in hosting a variety of special events, such as block parties, cookouts, visits from police and more.
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 Chesterfield Airport School Supply Drive
The Chesterfield County Airport is holding its annual school supply drive. Donations are being accepted in the airport terminal (7511 Airport Drive) through Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. Drop off pencils, glue sticks, scissors, notebooks and more.
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Ribbon Cutting for New A.M. Davis Elementary
Tomorrow, July 30 at 10 a.m., join school officials, county leaders, and community members at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new A.M. Davis Elementary School (415 S. Providence Rd). The new building will open for the 2025-2026 school year.
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 Rockwood Bark Ice Cream Now Available for Purchase
In honor of Rockwood Park's 50th anniversary, local ice cream shop Gelati Celesti has created a new limited-edition flavor. Rockwood Bark, featuring chocolate and caramel ice cream with pretzels and sea salt, is now for sale at all Gelati Celesti locations.
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Playground for Katie and Friends Closing for Repairs
A Playground for Katie and Friends at Huguenot Park is closed for repairs to the turf mound. The project is expected to last through the rest of the week. Crews are working as quickly as possible to get this popular playground open for fun once again.
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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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Upcoming Events
Summer Nights at the Perk: Carrie Brockwell
Wednesday, July 30, 6-8 p.m. at the Perkinson Center
Join us in the Jimmy Dean Theater for an evening of unforgettable music with Chesterfield's own Carrie Brockwell! With her soulful voice and captivating stage presence, Carrie blends pop, country, and indie influences into a sound that's all her own.
Back to School Bash
Saturday, Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Beulah Recreation Center
To kick off the upcoming school year, students entering grades K-12 can receive free backpacks, school supplies, and haircuts. Join with your community to enjoy free crafts, games, activities, food, and much more to help make the 2025-2026 school year one of the best ever.
Pocahontas Premieres: Kanin Wren
Saturday, Aug. 2, 7:30-10 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.
Camp K-9 & Friends Adoption Event
Saturday, Aug. 2, 12-4 p.m. at Chesterfield County Animal Services (9300 Public Works Rd)
Join us for exciting family fun with food trucks, vendors, kid's games, arts, crafts, and more. All adoption fees are waived for this event. Attendees will be able to walk through the shelter and see all of the adoptable pets.
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 Chesterfield Public Safety: Reigniting Hope in the Community
In Chesterfield County, public safety is more than just emergency response — it’s about prevention, compassion, and creating a pathway to recovery for those who need it most.
As the opioid crisis continues to grip communities across the country, Chesterfield has responded with innovative and collaborative programs that are saving lives, restoring hope, and reducing the burden on emergency services.
Despite rising challenges, particularly from synthetic opioids like fentanyl, Chesterfield is not backing down. Instead, the community is rallying around those in need, providing multiple paths to recovery, safety, and dignity.
Whether it’s a clinician arriving with a police officer, a jail inmate attending recovery sessions, or a paramedic prescribing life-saving medication on-site, the message is clear: Hope is alive in Chesterfield, and it’s being delivered—one call, one visit, one recovery at a time.
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Chesterfield Behind the Mic
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 On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic we talk to Caroline Neal of Worthdays about the work the organization does, how it came to be, and what it’s like to make special occasions brighter for those in foster care.
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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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Say Hello to Sunflower!
Introducing Sunflower! She is a happy little hippo who is around 3 years old. Girls just wanna have fun and she's one of them. She happily bounces around with toys and was very receptive to other dog friends. She already knows sit and is quite food motivated. Due to her energy level, we think she would be best in a home without small children.
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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Welcome Back, Bellwood Elementary!
 Our students at Bellwood Elementary kicked off the 2025-26 school year last week, and there were smiles and high-fives all around.
Schools on our traditional schedule for 2025-26 begin classes the week of Aug. 18. Check the CCPS calendars page for important dates for the coming school year.
Immunization Clinic and Physicals Offered for Preschool, Middle and High School Students
The Chesterfield Health Department will hold an immunization clinic and physicals will be offered for students in the Chesterfield Health District from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 2 at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church (14400 Beulah Rd.).
There is no cost, but registration is required. To register, call 804-748-1051 and leave a message with your name, phone number, child’s name and child’s age.
All children must be accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older.
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