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Chesterfield Community Honors Survivors and Advocates at Ninth Annual Go Purple Event
 On Monday, advocates, survivors, and local leaders gathered in the Public Meeting Room of the Chesterfield Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court for the 9th Annual Go Purple event in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Hosted by the Chesterfield Domestic Violence Task Force (CDVTF), the event provided a platform for community members who are committed to ending intimate partner violence.
The CDVTF is comprised of representatives from law enforcement, victim advocacy organizations, offender services, schools and higher learning systems, and community service providers to coordinate resources, raise awareness, and improve responses to domestic violence. Through collaboration, the task force works to create a safer and more informed Chesterfield.
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During September, which is National Suicide Prevention Month, Chesterfield County and the Chesterfield Suicide Awareness and Prevention Coalition have been working to raise awareness about suicide and educating the public about the resources that exist in mental health emergencies, particularly for those who are dealing with addiction.
Thank you to everyone who helped with this year's awareness campaign.
Please visit the county's Suicide Awareness web page for more information.
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In the News
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Final Farmers Market of 2025 to Take Place Wednesday
Tomorrow, Oct. 1 is your last chance to visit the Chesterfield Farmers Market this year! The market is located on the county government complex at 6711 Mimms Loop, so join us from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in shopping local for fresh fruits, veggies, baked goods and more.
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Regional First Responders Host Annual Community Cup
Join Chesterfield and Henrico counties, the City of Richmond, and the Virginia State Police at River City Sportsplex on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a day of family fun. Enjoy a soccer tournament, food trucks, first responders' vehicles, and more.
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“Valley Forge of the South” at Castlewood
Join Chesterfield County's Virginia 250th Committee and Parks and Recreation for “Valley Forge of the South,” at Castlewood on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. until noon. Enjoy a living history day and the unveiling of the first Virginia 250th signs in Chesterfield County.
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Kevin Carroll to Host Community Conversations
Matoaca District Supervisor Kevin Carroll will host a community conversation with Matoaca residents Wed. Oct. 8 and 15 from 6-8 p.m., providing residents the opportunity to discuss issues important to them, ask questions and brainstorm solutions.
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2025 High School Marching Band Exhibition
Don’t miss the 2025 marching band exhibition at Thomas Dale High School on Monday, Oct. 6 at 6:25 p.m. The event will feature every high school in Chesterfield County Public Schools and the VSU Trojan Explosion Marching Band. Admission is free.
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Early Voting Continues for November Election
Early voting continues at Central Library for November’s general election. Voters can drop off completed absentee by-mail ballots at Central Library while the polls are open or at the General Registrar's Office Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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FRIDAY, OCT. 3 (All games kick off at 7 p.m.)
Thomas Dale at Meadowbrook
Midlothian at Manchester
Cosby at Clover Hill
Richmond HS of the Arts at Monacan
Petersburg at Matoaca
James River at Powhatan
L.C. Bird at Huguenot
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 5:30 p.m. at Mid-lothian Mines Park
This guided van tour explores many unique historical sites within the village of Midlothian. The tour will focus on some fascinating places that are part of the history of Midlothian. Visit sites that were part of the coal mining history, learn about French Huguenots, visit historical churches and discover the history behind the Chesterfield railroad.
Fall Fest
Fri., Oct. 10, 5-8 p.m. at Brightpoint - Midlothian (800 Charter Colony Pkwy)
Celebrate the beginning of fall at Brightpoint Community College - Midlothian Campus. Enjoy a trick-or-treat trail, e-sports, crafts, a haunted house, and more. Admission is free to all. Food is available for purchase from Kona Ice, Marco's Pizza, and Taste Good Jamaican.
Fire Prevention Community Event
Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Clover Hill High School
Charge into fire safety with Chesterfield Fire and EMS in recognition of Fire Prevention Week 2025. Learn about the lithium-Ion batteries in your home alongside fire truck tours, games, and more. Free hot dog lunch is available for the first 500 people.
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Beyond the Stacks: A Guide to Chesterfield Public Library
Whether you’re a lifelong reader, a curious learner, parent with little ones, or someone just looking for a place to connect, Chesterfield Public Library is there for you. Your library team proudly serves as one of the most valuable community resources available.
Lending books remains at the heart of its mission, and each location offers shelves and shelves of reading material for everyone. Beyond that, it has evolved into a multi-use space where learning, creativity, connection and support come together at all library locations, you’ll find books for all ages along with audiobooks, DVDs and music. Digital content through services like Libby and Hoopla is easily accessible from home, work, school or while on the road.
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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 Debroah Dugger and Joeleathia Wilson about Chesterfield Adolescent Resource Pathways (CARP’s) Court Navigator program, which recently took home the prestigious Best Large County Achievement Award from the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo). We discuss the program, what drove its design, the way it fits into the overall mission of CARP, 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 Charmander!
Who's that Pokemon? It's Charmander! He's a very friendly boy who loves attention and pets! He came to the shelter in pretty rough shape, but he's feeling a lot better now with some TLC. He still needs some help learning what toys and treats are, since he didn't seem to know what to do with them here!
Charmander would probably love having another Pokemon on his team, as he liked meeting another dog here at the shelter. He might be a little too interested in cats though! Charmander is a 1-year-old neutered male pitbull mix weighing around 48lbs, and he is ready to start his Pokemon adventure with you 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 Concerns or Request Assistance
Chesterfield County is dedicated to upholding the highest standards through efficient uses of resources, promoting integrity and accountability and ensuring Chesterfield is the best place to live, learn, work and play.
As part of that commitment, the county welcomes and encourages citizens to provide feedback, concerns, report fraud, waste or abuse.
If you are experiencing an emergency or to report a crime in progress, call 911. For more information, please visit chesterfield.gov/report.
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GRTC's LINK Service Now Operating on Hull Street Road
LINK, the on-demand microtransit service from GRTC, is now available in the Clover Dale Zone.
LINK runs Monday through Friday from 6 a.m.-8 p.m., connecting you anywhere in your community. Simply download the GRTC on the Go app and select your pick-up and drop-off locations anywhere within our service area, and we’ll be there within 20 minutes to get you where you need to go.
The Clover Dale Zone provides quick and convenient service along Hull Street Road from Chippenham Mall to Harbourside Centre, with direct connection to downtown Richmond via GRTC’s Route 1C and 82x. LINK vehicles are fully ADA accessible, and feature on-board WIFI and USB charging ports – and right now, LINK is entirely fare-free!
For more information, visit ridegrtc.com/link or call 804-358-4792.
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Virginia Has Resources for Aspiring Childcare Providers
Did you know that the state has resources available for becoming a childcare provider?
The Virginia Department of Education offers the following tools for those looking to become a childcare provider and existing providers:
- Standards for licensed child day centers
- Emergency preparedness
- Low-interest loan programs
- Family and community engagement information
- Trauma toolkits
- Family childcare tool kits and much more
Find more information, visit the state's 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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Bears Running Through the Woods
Bears took over the Pocahontas State Park trails over the weekend. But not to worry: They were the Bears of Bailey Bridge Middle School out to enjoy their annual Den Dash 5K. The school’s PTSA organizes the fun run, which is always a good time.
Specialty Centers and Regional Schools: It's time for Eighth Graders to Consider Options for High School
Each fall, Chesterfield County Public Schools eighth graders explore their options for high school and decide whether or not to apply to a specialty center, governor’s school or regional technology school. CCPS will be hosting informational fairs, virtual sessions for parents and open houses. See upcoming dates and more details for the 2025-26 school year.
Complete information about high school options is online at bit.ly/CCPSoptions.
 VIDEO: Blasting Off at Bellwood Elementary
Students at Bellwood took their science classroom to outer space through engaging projects exploring the wonders beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Check out our latest video to see what far-out activities they did, and which special guest astronaut they got to meet along the way!
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