May 27, 2022

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

See Visit Yorktown’s “Top Ten”

The latest “York News” now airing on WYCG-TV (Cox 46, Verizon 38) features the Visit Yorktown staff recommending the top 10 things to do in Yorktown this summer. The program is available on the County’s website and YouTube channel. Featured in the program is the Sounds of Summer Concert Series that begins Thursday (6/2). This popular free outdoor concert series is 10 weeks of fun and music at the waterfront. The Uptown Band kicks off the season on Thursday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early and claim their spot at the performance area. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. Another one of our Top 10 is Yorktown Market Days! Held Saturdays now through October, the markets are from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the waterfront and are a great place to pick up fresh produce and baked goods. The schedules for these and other events is available on the Visit Yorktown website

Two of York County’s Own Receive Law Enforcement Awards
On Thursday (5/26), Sergeant Brandon Williams, York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office, and Margaret Mack-Yaroch, Director of York-Poquoson Social Services, were presented with Virginia Peninsula Crime Stoppers Salute to Law Enforcement Awards. Sergeant Williams (shown with Capt. David Barke and Sheriff Danny Diggs) was named Deputy of the Year for his work in developing and implementing a variety of programs including the agency’s Critical Incident Stress Management Team; participation in the ROVER and Bicycle Patrol Teams; and position as DUI Task Force Grant Coordinator. Margaret Mack-Yaroch (shown with County Administrator Neil Morgan and Sheriff Danny Diggs) was presented with the Civilian of the Year award. Shortly after her appointment as director, Mrs. Mack-Yaroch began a positive working relationship with the Sheriff’s Office that is built on the strengths of both agencies as well as the common goal of serving members of the community. The result is a healthy partnership that continues to grow and better serve the citizens of the County. Congratulations to Mrs. Mack-Yaroch and Sergeant Williams!

Summer Edition of Citizen News Quarterly Now Online
The 12-page newsletter is available for easy reading and downloading from the County’s website. In this issue….information about the great events at the waterfront this summer and the changes coming soon. News from the Library, photos from the Fire Station 7 groundbreaking, and various event calendars and reminders are also included. Other helpful information comes to you from the departments of Public Works and Economic & Tourism Development. The publication is presented with easy page turning, zoom in/out option for readability, pop-outs of articles for saving or sharing, and archives of prior issues.

York/Poquoson Cooperative Extension Has Garden Art Events for Kids
These upcoming activities are great for kids of all ages and lets your creative side come out! Learn How Leaves Work and make and take home a leaf print t-shirt on June 23. Find out Why Flowers are Important as kids design and paint a flower stepping stone on July 21. Finally, on August 18, make tin can garden art and learn about Pollinators. All three of these activities are held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Learning Garden (301 Goodwin Neck Road). Space is limited so please register early by calling 757-890-4940.

Additional Notes for the Week…Space is still available in several Parks & Recreation sports and art camps this summer. Details are available on the online registration portal. In observance of Memorial Day, York County offices, courts, and libraries are closed Monday (5/30). Garbage collection is not affected by the holiday; recycling is delayed one day.

Citizen News Weekly is compiled and published by York County Public Affairs each Friday to share news and events with our citizens and neighbors. This weekly newsletter is placed on our website and delivered directly to your inbox. Questions? Contact Gail Whittaker, Public Information Officer: (757) 890-3310 or whittgl@yorkcounty.gov.