October 7, 2022

Fall Festival, Fire Prevention Week, Concert Finale

Perfect Weather Tomorrow for the Fall Festival!
You “autumn” love what’s in store at this year’s Fall Festival in historic Yorktown. Come on down to Riverwalk Landing from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow (10/8) for free fall-filling activities like Teeny Tiny Petting Zoo, balloon art, pumpkin painting, a hay maze, a hay ride, and face painting. Take the “Guess the Weight of the Giant Pumpkin” challenge, support local artists and food vendors at the market, or purchase succulent caramel apples or cider from the Carrot Tree. The Fifes and Drums of York Town perform at 10 a.m.

Concert Season Finale Features Fan Favorite
Bring your lawn chair (and your dancing shoes) to Riverwalk Landing from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday (10/13) to hear Good Shot Judy close out the last Rhythms of the Riverwalk concert of the season! GSJ is known for bringing its Big Band swing and swagger to the stage. Consider grabbing some dinner from one of Yorktown’s restaurants before the show starts. Carrot Tree Kitchens will be taking carry out orders until intermission. Water Street Grille, Coastal Thirst, and Pop’s Kettle Corn will be selling dinner and snacks during the entire event.

Fire Prevention Week Begins Sunday!
Most people think fire will not happen to them, but fires happen every day. An average of 355,000 home fires happen each year in the U.S. and more than 3,000 people lose their lives to fires annually. To help promote fire safety, York County is joining departments across the nation in celebrating Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15. This year, the focus is on escape planning. Along with having enough working smoke alarms and testing them monthly, families need to have an escape plan and should practice home fire drills so everyone knows what to do in case of fire. Learn tips and safety facts at the Open House at Fire Station 1 (118 Dare Road) on Sunday (10/9) from 2 to 4 p.m. Tour the station, visit with first responders, and have some fun! For more on staying safe from fire, visit the Fire Prevention Week webpage and other Prevention and Community Safety pages for helpful resources.

Fire Prevention Week - Fire Station 1 Open House, Sunday, October 9

Wormley Creek Drainage Project Completion Date Extended
The Wormley Creek Drainage Project, that has required the closing of a portion of Cook Road, will need four additional weeks of work before the equipment can be moved and the road closure lifted. As the pavement was opened and crews were able to investigate the infrastructure in place, it was revealed that there were numerous unmarked utilities located beneath the street. Performing the necessary work and not impacting these utilities is requiring additional time. As a result, the Cook Road closure will be extended to the end of November. Once completed, this project will improve the drainage of stormwater from the Edgehill neighborhood.

Great Job Opportunities Available Now in York County
Assistant Engineering Manager, Senior Accountant, Purchasing Agent, Senior Real Estate Appraiser…these are just a few of the professional level positions York County is currently looking to hire. If you have the education, experience, and are ready to make a change, this may be the perfect fit! All full-time County positions offer competitive salaries, affordable healthcare options, paid time off, retirement benefits, and pension. York County is a great place to live and work and the quality of life is unmatched on the Peninsula. Stop the commute! Apply today. See these and all the York County job opportunities online at www.yorkcounty.gov/jobs.

Searching for Your Roots? Hunt for History Event Next Week
Are you interested in searching your family’s genealogy? If you answered “yes,” come to the Senior Center of York (5314 George Washington Memorial Highway) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 15, for this free event. The Senior Center staff and the York County Historical Society volunteers will help participants hunt for their family’s genealogy. Using internet-based resources, participants can learn about their family tree by researching historical, ancestral, and military records. Please register online or call the Senior Center at 757-890-3444 to reserve your time slot. This program is open to all ages!

Additional Notes for the Week…Yorktown Day is coming soon! Watch our Yorktown Day promo for a preview of the day’s events, now available online. York/Poquoson Extension invites children and their families to the Fairies & Friends Educational Pollinator Craft Event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow (10/8) at the Poquoson Learning Garden (968 Poquoson Avenue).

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.