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Chesterfield Events This Week: Night Out and Community Activities

TL;DR: Chesterfield County residents can connect with neighbors and emergency services at National Night Out on Tuesday, visit the weekly Farmers Market on Wednesday, and participate in a shred and e-cycling event Saturday at Clover Hill High School.

The story

Chesterfield County residents have multiple opportunities this week to engage with their community and local services.

National Night Out, held Tuesday, August 4, runs at four county recreation centers. Bensley Recreation Center hosts the event from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., while Beulah, Ettrick, and Stonebridge Recreation Centers run from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., respectively. The free gatherings feature food, entertainment, music, vendors, and direct engagement with local law enforcement, promoting community-police partnerships.

The Chesterfield County Farmers Market continues its regular Wednesday schedule from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 6701 Mimms Loop at the County Government Complex. Vendors offer locally grown produce, animal products including eggs and cheese, handmade fiber goods, and prepared foods such as baked goods and pickles.

A Red Cross blood drive takes place Friday at the Chesterfield County Central Library. Residents interested in donating can register at the American Red Cross website.

Saturday concludes the week with a shred, e-cycling, and household hazardous waste collection event at Clover Hill High School from 9 a.m. to noon. Residents can drop off documents for shredding, electronics for recycling, and household hazardous materials for proper disposal.

Key players

• Chesterfield County Police Department: Host and sponsor of National Night Out
• Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation: Organizer of recreation center events
• American Red Cross: Blood donation organizer
• Chesterfield County Waste and Resource Recovery Division: Organizer of shred and e-cycling event

Key dates

• August 4, 2026: National Night Out at county recreation centers
• August 5, 2026: Farmers Market, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• August 8, 2026: Red Cross blood drive at Central Library
• August 9, 2026: Shred, e-cycling and hazardous waste event at Clover Hill High School, 9 a.m. to noon

Why it matters: These events strengthen community ties with first responders, provide access to essential services like blood donation and secure document disposal, and support local farmers and sustainable practices through the Farmers Market.

Places

• Bensley Recreation Center
• Beulah Recreation Center
• Ettrick Recreation Center
• Stonebridge Recreation Center
• County Government Complex
• Chesterfield County Central Library
• Clover Hill High School

Related links

• National Night Out - Chesterfield County
• Farmers Market - Chesterfield County
• Red Cross Blood Donation
• Waste and Resource Recovery Division

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Sources

• National Night Out - Chesterfield County, VA
• Farmers Market - Chesterfield County, VA
• Waste and Resource Recovery Division - Chesterfield County, VA
• American Red Cross Blood Donation