August 12, 2022

Listen Up - Virginia Symphony, Moonlight and Music, and Rhythms on the Riverwalk

Virginia Symphony Returns to Yorktown September 3!
Riverwalk Landing will be filled with the music of John Williams, Richard Wagner, Igor Stravinsky, and other great composers when the Virginia Symphony performs at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 3. Visitors are encouraged to pack picnics, bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating, and arrive early for this popular performance. The Fifes and Drums of York Town perform at 6 p.m., and blue ribbons are awarded for most creative picnic! This free concert is presented by the Celebrate Yorktown Committee of the Yorktown Foundation with support from York County, the Arts Commission, as well as the Virginia Commission for the Arts. Additional details are available in the event press release.

Work Continues at McReynolds Athletic Complex Parking Lots
During August, crews are sealcoating parking lots at the MAC, requiring the partial closure of portions of the facility. By this afternoon, all four baseball and softball parking lots will have been resealed and painted. Beginning tomorrow (8/13), the contractor begins work on the soccer parking area, which requires the soccer fields to be closed through next week. Find other fields by visiting the website.

Upcoming Events at New Quarter Park
Tomorrow (8/13), the park is hosting an Insect Walk and Talk. This free program includes a hike through nature while participants learn all about bugs that call the park home. The program begins at 10 a.m. Come to “Cooking by the Fire” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on August 19 and enjoy a Banana Split! This activity costs only $3! A free Disc Golf Clinic begins at 9 a.m. on August 20, and Moonlight and Music returns at 6:30 p.m. on August 24. Other events coming up include the Bird Walk (8/27) and Summer Drum Circle (8/28). Registration is requested at least two days in advance for some of these programs. And, don’t miss a minute of fun…sign up for the New Quarter Park newsletter today!

Thanks for Great Summer Concerts….Fall Series Starts Soon
Last night (8/11), the 2022 Summer Concert Series concluded with a great performance by Slapnation. The threat of rain did not dampen the spirits of concertgoers who enjoyed this final summer show. Thank you to everyone who has attended the concerts this summer and cheered on the many great local bands that played at the waterfront. Next up…Rhythms on the Riverwalk beginning Thursday, September 8. See this year’s lineup here.

Additional Notes for the Week…Yorktown Market Days continues its celebration of National Farmers Market Week tomorrow (8/13) where shoppers can purchase farm fresh produce, home-baked goods, and other specialty items for your dinner table. Great news, both levels of the Riverwalk Landing parking terrace are now open for vehicle parking! The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors is Tuesday (8/16) in York Hall. The meeting is televised live on WYCG-TV (Cox 46, Verizon 38) and live streamed on the County’s website. The agenda is now available online.

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