October 14, 2022

Yorktown Day Schedule and Special Guests this Weekend at
Riverwalk Landing Piers

Come Celebrate the 241^st Victory at Yorktown!
Join in the fun next Wednesday, October 19, and commemorate the 1781 Siege of Yorktown and the British surrender to the combined American and French forces in the last major battle of the Revolutionary War. Yorktown Day events include wreath-laying ceremonies, a parade down Main Street, patriotic exercises at the Victory Monument, and tours of historic sites. Local museums are open, including the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, Watermen’s Museum, and York County Historical Museum in York Hall. Complete event details are in the press release. Vehicle access to town will be limited that morning due to Yorktown Day activities. The trolley runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (modified 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Information on road closures and trolley schedule is available on the County’s website.

Tour U.S. Naval Boats and Shop Market Days
Visit Riverwalk Landing tomorrow (10/15) and take a free deck tour of visiting Yard Patrol boats from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. Two boats docked at the Riverwalk Landing piers are open to tours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. While you’re at the waterfront, shop Yorktown Market Days from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and purchase goodies from 30+ vendors that will keep you warm when cool weather approaches. Stock up on soup or clam chowder, perk yourself up with coffee or sweet treats, or start your holiday shopping early by purchasing jewelry or artwork from one or our talented vendors.

"Write on Track” and Yoga Adult Programs at Tabb Library
Get ready for National Novel Writing Month by attending Write on Track: A Crash Course to Outlining Your Next Novel on Tuesday (10/18) from 6 to 8 p.m. Join in on an evening of all things novel prep: the importance of an outline, the ins and outs of making one that works for you, and even some activities you can bring back to your writing desk at home. Register for this writing program on the Library’s site. The Library also offers Evening Yoga from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday (10/20). Patrons can improve their core strength and flexibility. No registration is required for Yoga. Be sure to stay up-to-date on library programming for all ages by signing up for the newsletters!

Perfect Weather Forecast Tomorrow for Movies in the Parks!
Expecto Patronum! “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” is showing tomorrow (10/15) at the McReynolds Athletic Complex (412 Sports Way). The movie begins at sunset (around 6:30 p.m.) and is free! Movie fans are invited to New Quarter Park (1000 Lakeshead Drive) on October 29 for “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Both of these features are perfect for the Halloween season. Concessions are available and moviegoers are asked to bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. In case of inclement weather, call the event hotline at 757-890-3501 (ext. 10 for the MAC, ext. 35 for NQP).

Yorktoberfest Coming to Riverwalk Landing October 23
The York County Chamber of Commerce event is 12 to 5:30 p.m. and features unlimited craft beer tasting, food trucks, and live entertainment. York County’s Department of Economic & Tourism Development will have a community outreach booth set up! Local business owners and entrepreneurs are encouraged to stop by and meet the County’s team members, as well as learn about the many services and assistance programs that are available. Thinking of starting a business? Need help to take your business to the next level? Our team can help with that. Yorktoberfest tickets are available online.

Additional Notes for the Week…The Board of Supervisors will not meet on October 18 and November 1. The next meeting of the Board is November 15. Do you like growing your own vegetables? Plots are still available to rent in the new Charles Brown Park Community Garden. All 10’x20’ plots are available on a first-come, first-served basis for a small fee. Call 757-890-4940 for more information.

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.

October 14, 2022

Yorktown Day Schedule and Special Guests this Weekend at Riverwalk Landing Piers

Yorktown Day Schedule and Special Guests this Weekend at
Riverwalk Landing Piers