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 The grand opening of The Park at River City Sportsplex will be held next Thursday, June 11, coinciding with International Day of Play.
To celebrate both the opening of the park and the day itself, Chesterfield Parks and Recreation is hosting a variety of free, engaging activities from 4 to 7 p.m., In addition to a bubble machine and scavenger hunt, there will be demonstrations from Rockwood Nature Center's environmental educators.
Following a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m., the community is also invited to explore the park’s many facilities, including a splash pad, fitness equipment and trail, as well as an inclusive playground.
Enjoy free Kona Ice. Food and drinks will be available to purchase from local vendors.
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 Recent Graduates Selected as Inaugural
Recipients of James M. Holland Scholarship
Kendall Cherry and Sanai Harris have been selected as the inaugural recipients of the James M. Holland Dale District Scholarship.
The scholarship program was established by the family, friends and colleagues of Mr. Holland, who represented the Dale District on the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors for 17 years before passing away last October. The scholarship is open to graduating Chesterfield County Public Schools students who reside in the Dale magisterial district.
Mrs. Judith Holland, Mr. Holland’s wife and a retired CCPS teacher, read each of the scholarship applications and selected this year’s recipients.
Cherry, a L.C. Bird High School graduate, will attend North Carolina A&T State University and major in biology. Harris, a Matoaca High School graduate, will attend James Madison University and plans to major in kinesiology with a minor in sports management.
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In the News
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Local Tax Payments Due by Friday to Avoid Penalty
The Chesterfield Treasurer’s Office offers several ways for residents to pay their county taxes. Payments for both personal property and the first-half installment of real estate taxes, which are due by Friday, June 5, can be made at a variety of locations.
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Board Approves Creation of Animal Cruelty Registry
The Chesterfield Board of Supervisors has adopted an ordinance establishing a local animal cruelty registry. It will be publicly accessible to other localities, individuals involved in the animal sales/adoption business and members of the public on the county website.
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Gate Fee for Convenience Centers Increasing July 1
The gate fee at Chesterfield’s two convenience centers is going up for the first time in 18 years. Due to rising costs associated with providing the service, the fee to dispose of trash and yard debris will increase from $7 to $9 effective Wednesday, July 1.
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New Class of Honorees to Join Senior Volunteer HOF
The 2026 class will be inducted into Chesterfield's Senior Volunteer Hall of Fame Thursday, June 4 at 3 p.m. at the Beulah Recreation Center. Founded in 1982, the program recognizes seniors whose outstanding service makes a positive impact on their community.
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Unearth a Story by Playing 2026 Summer Library Game
Chesterfield Public Library's 2026 Summer Library Game began Saturday, May 30 and ends Tuesday, Sept. 1. There are two ways to play. Visit any library to pick up a paper gameboard or use Beanstack to play online. The game can keep kids learning all summer long.
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Annual Taste of India Festival Takes Place June 6
Join us Saturday, June 6 to celebrate 25 years of culture and community at the annual Taste of India festival. From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cultural Center of India, enjoy authentic Indian food, dance and vendors. Both admission and parking are free.
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Upcoming Events
Chesterfield Farmers Market
Wednesdays through Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 6701 Mimms Loop
The 2026 farmers market season is in full swing! View the county calendar and visit the Chesterfield County Farmers Market Facebook page for weekly updates and vendor lists.
Hidden Harm: The Teen Experience of Opioid Addiction
Friday, June 5, 6-8 p.m. at Midlothian Library
A panel featuring author Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Chesterfield Recovery Academy’s Darien Kay, 2 End the Stigma founder Jill Cichowicz, and a recent graduate of Chesterfield's Recovery Academy will discuss the impact of opioid addiction on themselves and their families.
Pocahontas Premieres: The Richmond Symphony
Saturday, June 6, 7:30-9 p.m. at Pocahontas State Park's Heritage Amphitheater
Celebrate Pocahontas State Park’s 80th birthday with an evening of live music. Founded in 1957, the Richmond Symphony is Central Virginia’s largest performing arts organization, featuring more than 70 professional musicians and serving over 200,000 community members each season. Gates open one hour before showtime; admission is free, though parking fees apply.
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Denied Enforcement Authority Over Landfills, Chesterfield Still Uncovered Shoosmith Failures
Under the Code of Virginia, the state Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has sole authority to inspect landfills in the commonwealth for compliance with the Virginia Waste Management Act and enforce any violations.
It was an investigation by the Chesterfield Department of Utilities, however, that led to the discovery of significant failures at the Shoosmith Landfill.
Between 2019 and 2023, Utilities recorded significantly elevated ammonia levels at its Proctors Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. Through testing, sampling and investigation, staff traced the source of these elevated ammonia levels to the Shoosmith property at the intersection of Route 10 and Lewis Road. They determined the privately owned landfill had been discharging untreated leachate into the county’s wastewater system in violation of its wastewater discharge permit and the Clean Water Act.
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Chesterfield Behind the Mic
On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, which drops tomorrow, we talk to Eric Faw from Prevention Services about Cannabis Safety Month, the evolutions of the drug, the differences that people need to be aware of, and what are some of the ways to stay safe.
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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 Yo-Yo!
This spunky girl can often be found doing some major zoomies outside in our yard. She doesn't really even want to play with toys, she just wants to run! Once she's inside she does calm down and want attention from her people -- pets are her favorite thing! Yo-Yo was a little too interested in getting to kittens, so she probably should not go to a home with cats. But she did well when meeting another dog here at the shelter. Yo-Yo is a 2-year-old spayed female Pitbull mix weighing around 47lbs.
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 Offers Summer Meals for Children
Chesterfield County Public Schools offers free summer meals for children. At 20 sites, free breakfasts and lunches will be available Monday through Thursday from June 23 through July 17 unless other dates are specified. Sites will be closed July 2.
These sites are open to all children who are 1-18 years old. Meals are first-come, first-served and are the same for all children. Children must remain on site while eating their meals.
View the full list of locations and times for CCPS summer meals.
Meal times are subject to change. For questions, call Chesterfield County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services at 804-743-3717. Families can also find help by connecting with the Chesterfield Food Bank.
 El Librotazo, the Big Book Party, is Scheduled for July 14
Put on your party (and reading) hats for El Librotazo, the Big Book Party! At El Librotazo, every child can choose up to five books to keep for free, forever. There will also be a ton of fun activities and refreshments during the event. Join us Tuesday, July 14 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road.
There is no cost to attend, take home books, or enjoy fun and food at El Librotazo. Families are asked to register by July 8 for free tickets. We have a limit of 3,500 attendees. Books for all ages will be available in English and Spanish.
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