June 3, 2022

All About June

Juneteenth Celebration Event Scheduled for June 18
The County is holding a Juneteenth celebration from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, at the McReynolds Athletic Complex, 412 Sports Way. This free event is open to the public and features speakers, performers, food truck vendors, and more! The celebration concludes with a special Movies in the Parks at 8:45 featuring the hit Disney Pixar movie “Soul.” Additional information about this exciting event is available in this week’s press release.

Senior Center June Calendar Full of Fun and Educational Activities
With a click of the mouse, senior citizens age 55 and up (and their spouses regardless of age) are able to view the Senior Center’s monthly calendar of events featuring games, classes, health programs, and opportunities to socialize with friends! Published each month, the calendar includes regular activities like Birthday Bash and Culture Day, along with special programs such as Tech Tuesday and Diabetes Self-Management Seminars. Registration is open until four days prior to most events and can be made online or by calling the Senior Center at 757-890-3444.

Check the RainoutLine Before You Head Out
With summer activities now in full swing, York County Parks & Recreation will let everyone know if there are changes to activities—you just have to call or click before you go! Find out the status of your favorite parks, boat launches, sports leagues, instructional activities, events, and Senior Center activities by calling our free RainoutLine at 757-890-3501. You will be instructed to enter the extension you need, or log onto the web or download the RainoutLine App. Bookmark all the location extensions currently available.

Still Time to Register Your Pre-Kindergartner for Safety Town!
At last check, spaces were still available each week of this year’s Safety Town program—this year back in person! The award-winning program teaches children valuable lessons in traffic, fire, home and personal safety. Children attend morning sessions Monday through Thursday and then have a fun, completion ceremony on Friday. Dates and details are available online. Or click right over to the registration portal!

Applications Being Accepted for Master Naturalist Volunteer Training
Are you interested in helping your neighbors and community learn how to conserve and manage natural resources and public lands? If you answered a resounding “yes!” then considering applying for the Peninsula Chapter’s 2022 Master Naturalist Volunteer Training. York/Poquoson Extension provides support and a chapter advisor to the Peninsula group. For more information and the link to registration, visit the York/Poquoson Cooperative Extension website. Classes begin in September.

Active Hurricane Season Predicted
Hurricane season officially began Wednesday (6/1) with forecasters predicting that 2022 could see 20 named storms with 10 of those becoming hurricanes. In fact, Tropical Storm Alex is likely to form off the coast of Florida this weekend. Now is the right time to get your plans in place and be ready in case a storm is predicted to impact our region! Many preparedness tips are available on the Virginia Department of Emergency Management website.

Additional Notes for the Week…Free Fishing Weekend starts today through Sunday (June 3-5). Time to get hooked on fishing at one of our York County Parks, but don’t forget the Riverwalk Landing pier is free fishing EVERYDAY. Yorktown Markets Days is tomorrow (6/4) from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come shop your favorite vendors! Sounds of Summer Concert Series returns next Thursday (6/9) with The Main Event Band performing from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Board of Supervisors Meeting, Tuesday, June 7

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.