Local News and Events in Chester, VA

More Grades Begin School Tuesday

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · Chester, VA

The second scheduled opening day for Chesterfield County Public Schools' 2026-27 traditional calendar is Tuesday, Aug. 25. Students in grades 7 and 8 and grades 10 through 12 are scheduled to begin classes that day. The staggered start is part of the school division's approved calendar, which places different grade groups on separate opening dates. Families should use the calendar group that matches their student's grade when planning transportation, child care, and the first week of school.

This local community update for Chester, VA is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026 and is presented by Scott Fogleman. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Chester, VA area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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Upcoming Community Events in Chester, VA

Explore August 2026 community events, local happenings, and neighborhood activities in Chester, VA.

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Early Voting Ends Saturday

Saturday, Aug. 1, is the final day of in-person early voting for Chesterfield County's Aug. 4 primary election. Voting is available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Central Library, 7051 Lucy Corr Blvd., Chesterfield. The count...

Monday, August 3, 2026

Old Centralia Road Closes Daily

A section of Route 609, Old Centralia Road, will close daily from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 3 through Aug. 5 for a pipe replacement project. The closure runs between Route 10, West Hundred Road, and Route 144, Chester Ro...

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Chesterfield Holds August Primary

Chesterfield County voters will go to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 4, for a Republican primary for U.S. Senate, a Democratic primary for the 1st Congressional District, and a special Democratic primary for the Dale District...

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Zoning Appeals Board Meets Wednesday

The Chesterfield Board of Zoning Appeals is scheduled to meet Wednesday, Aug. 5, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room at 10001 Iron Bridge Road. The citizen board hears requests involving special exceptions, v...

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Parks Advisory Commission Meets

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is scheduled to meet Thursday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Beulah Recreation Center, 6901 Hopkins Road, North Chesterfield. The citizen commission reviews public input about...

Saturday, August 8, 2026

County Holds Household Hazardous Waste Event

Chesterfield County will hold a shred, e-cycling, and household hazardous waste event Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon at Clover Hill High School, 13301 Kelly Green Lane, Midlothian. Residents may bring up to five...

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