October 28, 2022

Paws at the River; Replica Ship at the Pier; Vintage Market at the MAC

Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!
Trick-or-Treating in York County is Monday, October 31. York County recommends kids age 12 and under visit their neighbors from 6 to 8 p.m. Homeowners who welcome trick-or-treaters are asked to leave a porch light on. And drivers are reminded to be careful on the roads and watch out for children crossing streets and those being dropped off in neighborhoods. Please read our Halloween press release for safety tips. Above all, enjoy it!

Paws at the River: Where Four-Legged Friends Find Fun
Whether you’re in the market for a pet or have one of your own already, Paws at the River is the place to be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow (10/29). Animal rescue groups are bringing adoptable (and adorable) pets and providing information about their organizations. Dress your furry friend in a cute Halloween costume and bring them to get a free pet portrait behind the Freight Shed from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. At 1 p.m., march with your cute companion in the annual Pet Parade. There will be trick-or-treating for kids at local businesses in Historic Yorktown beginning at 10 a.m. (see the map here). Don’t miss this ‘paw-some’ event!

Square-Rigged Ship ‘Nao Trinidad’ Visiting Riverwalk Landing this Week
York County is pleased to welcome this ship, built in Spain in 2018, for a full week! The Nao Trinidad is open for free deck tours November 1-3, and school groups that arrive by bus will receive free admission during week at the times listed below. Paid deck tours are this weekend (10/28-30) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Monday (10/31) from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and again next weekend (11/4-6) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission fees for the paid deck tours are available on the Visit Yorktown Facebook page.

Saturday Hours at Voter Registration Offices
Staff are available tomorrow (10/29) and next Saturday (11/5) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for individuals who wish to vote early. Offices are located in Washington Square Shopping Center and Victory Village Shopping Center. Election Day is Tuesday (11/8) and all regular York County polling places are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. More information, including a sample ballot, can be found on the Voter Registration page.

Additional Notes for the Week…Drug Take Back is tomorrow (10/29) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Public Works Building (105 Service Drive). A free shredding truck will help citizens dispose of personal papers. Please bring items for the food drive! HRSD is hosting a Project Open House on Tuesday, November 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Tabb High School. The topic is the Tabb Pressure Reducing Station & Offline Storage Facility, which will be located not far from the school. More information is on the HRSD website.

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.