July 22, 2022

Community Grants, Award Winners, Tax Free Weekend Coming Up

County Offers Grant Funds to Non-Profits
Beginning Monday (7/25), York County non-profit organizations may apply for up to $5,000 in grant funds. The money, available from the County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, can be used for expenses directly related to improving the non-profit’s organization, marketing campaigns, services to the community, and other eligible expenditures. Staff will begin reviewing applications mid-August, and grants will be awarded as long as funds are available. Complete details and the application are available online.

Congratulations to the Winners!

The National Association of Counties (NACo) presented York County Public Library with a 2022 Achievement Award for “In this Together: Digital & Health Literacy,” a program that provides senior citizens with technology workshops at the Library, as well as mobile workshops at senior living facilities and community centers. Basic and intermediate level classes are provided and cover a wide range of topics to help seniors navigate the web and access the information and services they need quickly and easily. You can read more about this award-winner here.
The Center for Digital Government, which recognizes the best technology practices among U.S. counties, ranked York County 7th in the category of localities with a population up to 150,000. This is the third consecutive year that York County has received this Top 10 recognition.
The Peninsulas EMS Council has announced that York County staffers have won five awards, including EMS Provider of the Year – Captain Tyler Reid; EMS Award for Outstanding EMS Leadership – Battalion Chief Melissa Doak; EMS Award for Outstanding Contribution to EMS Health & Safety – Assistant Chief Andrew Waters; EMS Special Recognition Award – Deputy Chief Chris Sadler (retired); and EMS Special Recognition Award – Battalion Chief Greg Fleming (retired).
York County has struck gold, silver, and bronze in Coastal Virginia Magazine’s “Best of” Readers’ Choice Awards! Top awards include Gallery at York Hall (Best Art Gallery), Riverwalk Landing (Best Music Venue), Yorktown Beach (Best Local Attraction, Best Beach, and Best Place to Picnic), and more! Check out the full list online.

See for Yourself Why Riverwalk Landing is “Best Music Venue”
Sounds of Summer concerts continue Thursdays through August 11 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the waterfront. These popular live music events feature some of the best bands in the region. Coming up: The Adrian Duke Project (7/28), Band of Oz (8/4), and Slapnation (8/11). The Virginia Symphony returns September 3 at 7:30 p.m. with a pre-concert performance by The Fifes & Drums of York Town at 6 p.m. The Rhythms on the Riverwalk Thursday night concert series begins September 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. More information is available on the Visit Yorktown website.

Got a Mosquito Problem? Report it to the County!
In addition to using regular surveillance data, the Mosquito Control crew also utilizes customer concerns – submitted via the Customer Service Request Portal or called in to 757-890-3790 - to determine when and where mosquito ground spraying is conducted. When a location is identified, an email is sent to subscribers informing them of the spraying information. Subscribe here to receive updates. Residents who do not want their property to be included in the spraying are asked to complete a “Mosquito Spray Avoidance Request.”

Additional Notes for the Week(s)… Yorktown Market Days at the waterfront continue Saturdays through October 29 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Shop the best local produce and fresh baked goods, as well as local art. See the website for weekly vendors and info about special markets. A portion of Cook Road remains closed so that crews can install culverts under the street as part of the Wormley Creek Drainage Project. Projected completion is the end of October. Drivers should follow marked detours. Moonlight & Music series continues at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday (7/27) at New Quarter Park. This family friendly jam session requires registration four days in advance. New Quarter Park is located at 1000 Lakeshead Drive.

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.