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Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Takes Place Nov. 11 at Chesterfield County Fairgrounds
Chesterfield's annual Veterans Day ceremony will be held next Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds. The theme of this year's event is "Welcome Home, Vietnam Veterans." Come out and show your appreciation to all of our vets, particularly those who served in Vietnam.
You can also honor local veterans ahead of the holiday by taking part in the sixth annual Veterans Day Motorcycle Rally on Sunday, Nov. 9. The event begins at 11 a.m. with lunch and door prizes, includes a police-escorted ride from the county fairgrounds to the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond and ends with a ceremony honoring veterans. Cost is $20 and includes a t-shirt and lunch. Registration is required.
Finally, county government offices, courts, libraries and convenience centers will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. All will reopen the following day under normal operating hours.
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On Oct. 28, Chesterfield Parks and Recreation hosted "Spooktacular!", the annual Halloween event formerly known as Trunk or Treat, at River City Sportsplex. Attendees enjoyed trick-or-treating, haunted train rides on the RVA Express, bounce houses, a pumpkin patch and more. Check out photos from this year’s event.
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In the News
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School Board Appoints Interim Representative
The School Board has appointed Dr. Jenna Darby as interim representative for the Clover Hill District, effective Jan. 1. Her appointment will continue until a special election can be conducted to fill the seat for the remainder of the term, which continues through Dec. 31, 2027.
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Enjoy Local Hops and History This Saturday at Henricus
Experience a one-of-a-kind hops and harvest festival this Saturday, Nov. 8 from noon to 6 p.m. at Henricus Historical Park. Hops in the Park features Virginia craft beers, brewing demos, vendors, food, live music, and Virginia history.
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CDOT Seeking Feedback on Route 1 Improvements
Provide public comment on Chesterfield Department of Transportation (CDOT) plans for Route 1 between Willis Road and Perlock Road by completing an online survey by this Friday, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. The proposed project includes bike, pedestrian, and transit improvements.
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Join Us for Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at Ettrick Landing
Chesterfield and its project partners – Maggie Walker Community Land Trust, Project:HOMES and the Concerned Citizens of Ettrick – will hold a ribbon-cutting on Monday, Nov. 17 at 12:30 p.m. to mark the completion of construction at Ettrick Landing.
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Premier Junior Golf Event Coming to County in 2026
The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) is bringing one of the nation’s premier junior golf tournaments to Chesterfield. The inaugural Play Chesterfield Junior Championship will take place June 22–25, 2026, at The Golf Club at the Highlands.
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VSU Receives $50M Gift From MacKenzie Scott
Virginia State University has received a $50 million donation – the largest single-donor gift in its 143-year history -- from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. A supporter of historically Black colleges and universities, Scott also donated $30 million to VSU in 2020.
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THURSDAY, NOV. 6
Hopewell at Thomas Dale, 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCT. 31
Meadowbrook at Matoaca, 7 p.m.
Midlothian at Monacan, 7 p.m.
James River at L.C. Bird, 7 p.m.
Manchester at Huguenot, 7 p.m.
Richmond HS of the Arts at Clover Hill, 7 p.m.
Cosby at Powhatan, 7 p.m.
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 Now You Can Wear Your Chesterfield Pride
Help us show why Chesterfield is the best community to live, work, play and learn by showing off your county-branded items from our online store! Options include the Chesterfield, VA logo, as well as destination brands like Play Chesterfield, Experience Chesterfield, The Diamonds at Iron Bridge, River City Sportsplex and the county mascot, Cole! There’s no better time to start shopping and showcasing Chesterfield!
Proceeds from all sales will help fund Chesterfield County employee appreciation events.
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Upcoming Events
Career Conversations: Speed Networking
Thursday, Nov. 6, 6-7:30 p.m. at Stonebridge Recreation Center
In partnership with Virginia Career Works, Chesterfield presents the final installment of a series designed to support your career growth and development. Each engaging session, facilitated by various career professionals, includes 30 minutes of networking and light refreshments, a 30-minute presentation followed by a question and answer session, and remaining time for one-on-one meetings with career counselors and networking. Registration is encouraged.
Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-noon at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds
Bring personal papers, electronics, and household hazardous waste to the shred event to properly dispose of qualifying items.
Sunday, Nov. 9, 3 p.m. at the Perkinson Center
Experience the incredible sounds of BrassWind—a band composed of retired & active-duty military members, along with some of the original charter-member educators. From Motown, R&B, Jazz, Soul, to Funk, BrassWind delivers authentic, high-quality music that moves both the heart and soul.
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After 17 Years in Office, Jim Holland Left the Dale District and Chesterfield Better Than He Found Them
James M. "Jim" Holland, a five-term Dale District supervisor, passed away Oct. 14 at age 73 following a courageous battle with cancer. In the days since, he has been lauded for his steady, thoughtful and inclusive brand of leadership over more than 17 years on the Board of Supervisors, which included three stints as its chair (2014, ’21 and ’24) and two as vice chair (2010, ’22).
Hear from some Chesterfield residents whose lives were touched by Mr. Holland's friendship and service.
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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 Internal Audit Director Khara Durden about the upcoming International Fraud Week and what goes into that each year across the local government and school system.
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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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Introducing Ava!
Ava is a 10-month-old Lab mix. She's short and stocky, weighing in at 44 lbs. Ava is an energetic pup who absolutely loves life! She enjoys going outside, going for walks, and play time. Ava gets along well with other dogs -- she is just more reserved at first introductions. Ava is still just a pup and needs basic obedience training to help teach her not to jump up on you. For this reason, she needs a home with no 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 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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After-School Food Available for Students at 20-Plus Sites
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers free afternoon snacks and supper at more than 20 schools and one recreation center for students in after-school activities. Participating schools are located in areas where at least 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Learn more about the sites offering after-school food.
Midlothian MS Student Takes A+ Approach to Challenges
Scoring 103 on your first algebra test is a milestone moment. That’s especially true for Midlothian Middle eighth grader Declan Shelton, who was born with Prader-Willi syndrome.
Affecting one in 15,000 people, this rare genetic condition causes learning difficulties, physical problems and behavioral challenges. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms, which include always feeling hungry. While Prader-Willi syndrome significantly affects Declan’s life, he and his parents work to “Live life full.”
In addition to his academic passion, Dylan was able to get a super A+ with the support of Chesterfield County Public Schools teachers and staff, as well as his parents. Read more about how Declan achieved this big win.
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