May 13, 2022

Vintage Market, Safety Summit, and Kayak Tours

Visit Yorktown For This Weekend’s Special Events
Tomorrow (5/14), a new market debuts at the waterfront: the Vintage Market! Shop for upcycled items perfect for your home. Take a trip down memory lane as you peruse and purchase antiques. Your market favorites will also be on hand: fresh produce, baked goods, quality art, and more. In case of rain, the market moves to the lower level of the Riverwalk Landing Parking Terrace. The Classic Car Show on Historic Main Street is another new event featuring over 30 classic cars lovingly and painstakingly restored to their glory days. As you oogle these beauties, vehicle owners will be nearby and happy to chat with you about their treasures. The market and car show are 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday (5/15) is the rescheduled Art at the River Juried Art Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thirty-seven artists were chosen for this exhibition to showcase paintings, pottery, jewelry, glass arts, photography, woodwork, metalwork, and more! Be sure to cast your vote for “Best in Show.” Details are available on the Visit Yorktown website.

Register by Tuesday for May 24^th for Annual Senior Safety Summit
The Senior Safety Summit is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, at Northside Christian Church, 1300 George Washington Memorial Highway. This event is a full morning of informative and educational lectures and discussions on topics of interest to senior citizens. This year’s sessions include protecting yourself against frauds and scams, raising a relative’s child, and exercise for seniors. A shred truck will be available from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. for the secure disposal of papers. The $4 fee includes a continental grab-and-go breakfast bag and a box lunch. Register online by May 17^th.

Next Board of Supervisors Meeting Features Outstanding Youth
Tune in for the BOS meeting this Tuesday (5/17) for several presentations highlighting the best and brightest York County students. Starting at 6 p.m., Chairman Sheila Noll and Board members will share the accomplishments of this year’s Outstanding Youth Awards recipients who will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. Also on the agenda for the first hour, the final report from the 2021-22 York County Youth Commission and a presentation from the members of the Youth Leadership Academy. Public hearings begin at 7 p.m. Read the full agenda online and, as always, the meeting may be watched live on WYCG-TV Cox 46/Verizon 39 or streaming.

Kayak Tours Return!
York County Parks & Recreation is excited to bring back kayak tours. Fresh air and the beauty of the natural surroundings are highlights of the scheduled trips from New Quarter Park and Back Creek Park. There is a kayak tour available for everyone regardless of skill level. Great for families or groups of friends. Complete information, including dates and costs, is available on the registration portal.

Additional Notes for the Week…Household Chemical/Computer Recycling/Paper Shredding event is tomorrow (5/14) from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 105 Service Drive (off Goodwin Neck Road). This is a great opportunity to safely dispose of these items. More information is available on the Waste Management website. BugFest is also tomorrow (5/14) at a new location: Grafton Middle School! Join us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and learn about bugs and how they are a benefit (really, they are!). More info on the Mosquito Control website.

Shout Out This Week to Our Superheroes in the Department of Public Works!
National Public Works Week – May 15-21

We appreciate you every week for all you do to keep York County running and beautiful. If you are a Superhero too, please consider joining our DPW team. York County is currently recruiting for fulltime staff and equipment operators in Grounds, Stormwater, and Utilities. Competitive hourly rates, affordable healthcare, paid time off plus holidays, and retirement. Apply today!

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