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Chesterfield Recognizes Local Athletes, Inducts Four into Sports Hall of Fame
 The four-person Class of 2026 was inducted into the Chesterfield Sports Hall of Fame last Friday.
LaRee Sugg, Morgan Moses, Will Bates and Stan Morgan were recognized during a ceremony at Stonebridge Recreation Center.
Daniel Lewis and Erica Fiege were selected from a group of 22 finalists as the Play Chesterfield Scholar Athletes of the Year. Each received $1,000 scholarships.
Longtime Chesterfield resident Sherman Litton also was presented the inaugural Rudi Johnson Community Impact Award, named in memory of the former Thomas Dale High football star who passed away last September just five days after being inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame.
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Michelle Smith has been selected as Chesterfield’s new director of Juvenile Justice Services.
Smith, who previously served as superintendent of Loudoun County’s Youth Services Center in Leesburg for more than 20 years, has nearly three decades of experience in working in and leading juvenile justice organizations.
Chesterfield Juvenile Justice Services serves, supports, protects and empowers the court-involved youth and juvenile victims of both Chesterfield and Colonial Heights. The department manages a multifaceted network of juvenile-focused programs and facilities, including the Juvenile Detention Home, Adolescent Resource Pathways, Davis Children's Advocacy Center and several community-based programs funded in part through the Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act (VJCCCA).
Smith takes over for Marilyn Brown, who left the county in January when she was named the chief deputy director for the state’s Department of Juvenile Justice.
“Michelle is just the kind of person we want leading this department,” said Dr. James Worsley, deputy county administrator for human services. “She has the kind of experience and the breadth of knowledge that this role requires. We are excited about getting her on board and having her help all of those who are served by this department.”
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In the News
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Board of Supervisors to Hold Monthly Meeting Wednesday
The Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors will meet on Wednesday, April 22, starting with a work session at 2 p.m., then an evening session that begins at 6 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room. Meeting agenda can be found online.
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Annual Child Safety Fair to Return on Saturday
The Commonwealth's Attorney's Office is hosting a Child Safety Fair at the fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25. This free event will feature over 30 vendor booths with resources on how to keep children safe from infancy to adulthood.
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Create Chesterfield Hosts Inaugural Art in Action Event
Join Experience Chesterfield and Chesterfield County Public Schools at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 26 for a day of art, creativity and community at Create Chesterfield presents Art in Action. Experience live art, performances and hands-on creativity in this fun-filled, family-friendly free event!
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VA Young Adult Survey Open Through April 30
Are you between the ages of 18-25 or know someone who is? Consider taking the Virginia Young Adult Survey by Thursday, April 30. For Chesterfield residents, the reward for completing the survey is a $15 Wawa gift card. To receive the gift card, you will be asked to provide your address.
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Aging and Disability Hosting Storytelling Video Contest
In honor of Older Americans Month, Aging and Disability Resources invites Chesterfield residents, age 8 - 12 years old, to show off their creativity while celebrating an older adult (age 60 years or older) in their lives. Storytellers must submit a complete application by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 1.
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Nominations for the SVHOF Extended to May 1
Nominations have been extended through May 1 for the 2026 class of the county's Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame, which celebrates local seniors who have rendered outstanding services to their community through the years. Submit the nomination form online by visiting the county website.
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Eppington Plantation
A living history event that explores the many layers of history in Chesterfield County. Experience portrayals of 17th century exploring Captain Christopher Newport, 18th century depicting aspects of the Continental Army to include musket drills, military music and period cooking. Explore the life of British Light Infantry in 1781 and interact with General Marquis de Lafayette. Engage living history depicting 19th century and learn about the impact of the Bermuda Hundred Campaign of the Civil War. Enjoy crafts, trades, children's activities of the time and food vendors selling the modern favorites.
Echoes of Joy
Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ettrick Park
The Ettrick community is invited to a day of caring, sharing, and fun at Echoes of Joy! This is a free, exciting and beneficial event with something for the whole family! Entertainment includes bounce houses, balloon art creations, face painting, live DJ, gaming truck, and more.
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At Chesterfield's Annual Awards Ceremony, Service Extends Beyond Duty
Picture this: You’re driving to work on a typical fall morning. Maybe you’re running a little late and hoping the next few lights stay green just a bit longer. Maybe you have extra time to stop for your favorite coffee. But maybe, just maybe, you also have the time to save a life.
Duncan Elston woke up like any other day. He put on his shoes not knowing they would soon carry him straight into danger.
Leaves swirled beneath Elston’s car as morning traffic moved along busy Chesterfield streets. What began as a routine Tuesday took a turn when he noticed something out of the ordinary.
Smoke.
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Chesterfield Behind the Mic
On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, which drops tomorrow, Allyson Butler of Prevention Services joins the show to talk about the “Accidental Drug Dealer” campaign that Chesterfield County is once again doing this spring. She talks through the importance of not only counting your meds but how best to secure and dispose of them so that they don’t find their way into the hands of those who shouldn’t have them.
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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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Log on to See Webkinz!
Who doesn't love Webkinz? Our Webkinz would love to find herself a new home after being neglected and then abandoned by her previous owner. Understandably, she can be a little shy when you first meet her, but she warms up fast when offering some tasty treats! This girl loves to spend time outside, especially if she has someone to play fetch with her! She also enjoys a good cuddle on the couch with her person. Webkinz did well meeting another dog at the shelter, but she'd probably do best with a calmer dog in a calmer environment to help her gain confidence. Webkinz is a 1-year-old spayed female pitbull mix weighing about 52lbs.
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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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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 CCPS Principal Earns National Recognition
Congratulations to Dr. Randi Smith, principal of Ettrick Elementary, who was one of the three finalists for the national Constantino Family Engagement Practitioner Award. While she did not win the top prize, her work to lift up family, school and community partnerships was honored during a national conference in April. Dr. Smith has led Ettrick Elementary since 2015, helping the fully-accredited Title I school overcome challenges and emerge as a beacon of educational excellence.
 Little Feet Meets Spark Joy
Hundreds of Special Olympic athletes from prekindergarten through fifth grade had a blast at this year’s Little Feet Meet at James River High. So did the James River High students who volunteered as helpers! Little Feet Meets, which build acceptance and inclusion, give students time to run, jump, throw and have fun outdoors.
See How Chesterfield Students are Using AI on April 23
CCPS is leading the way as the first U.S. school district to organize a student fair focused on generative artificial intelligence. Visit the Gen AI Student Fair, 5:30-7 p.m. April 23 at Deep Creek Middle (17151 Westerleigh Parkway), to see student-developed projects ranging from study buddies to cancer research to recipe creation and more. Work will be displayed in a showcase area and shared during TED-Talk-like presentations.
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