December 9, 2022

New Christmas Event Tonight, Winter Camp Accepting Registrations, Wrap It Up at the Library

Yorktown’s Christmas Activities Continue

The magic of Christmas continues in Historic Yorktown tonight during An Enchanted Evening on Main Street when you can immerse yourself amid twinkling lights, festive music, and aromas of hot apple cider and roasted chestnuts. Be sure to bring the kids—they’ll have the opportunity to make crafts, chat with Santa, and even pet animals at a live Nativity scene. It all happens from 5 to 9 p.m. tonight (12/9)! Riverwalk Landing turns into a Christmas wonderland for Yorktown’s final Market Days of the year. Shop for seasonal treats, art and décor at the Mistletoe Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow (12/10). Browse the market for soups, baked goods, wreaths, candles, soaps and much more. Experience jolliness during a trackless train ride, a chat with Santa, or an ice carving demonstration. At 1:30, march with fellow community members in the joyful, vivacious Toyland Parade. Complete details are available at the Visit Yorktown site.

In the event of bad weather, be sure to check the Visit Yorktown Facebook page changes or cancellations, or call our event weather hotline at 757.890.3520.

Library to Host Wrapping Party for Adult Patrons

Need to keep some gifts a secret and can’t find some privacy at home? Stop by the Tabb Library on Tuesday (12/13) from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. for a Holiday Present Wrapping Party! Enjoy some hot chocolate while you wrap away from prying eyes. The Library has a limited supply of paper available in addition to a do-it-yourself bow station. If you need to wrap more than three to four small to medium presents, please bring more if you think you need it. Registration is recommended but not required. Stay up-to-date on library programming for all ages by signing up for the library’s newsletters.

Register Your K-5^th Grader for Winter Camp!

Space is still available for this year’s Holiday Hoopla camp held 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. December 27-29 at the Coventry Elementary School Gym. Kids will enjoy games, arts & crafts, movies, and more! Cost is $65 for residents and $90 for non-County residents. This is a great way for your kids to stay active during the holiday break while parents head back to work. Register online by next Friday (12/16).

No Butts About It!

York County partners with Keep America Beautiful in offering free litter stands to collect and recycle cigarette butts in our community, and also educate smokers on the dangers of improperly disposing of cigarettes. A grant program is available offering these free litter stands to install at area businesses and organizations. Details and the request form are available online. Help us Keep America Beautiful!

Additional Notes for the Week…Stop by the Tabb Library on Tuesday (12/13) from 12 to 1 p.m. for a presentation from the Alzheimer’s Association - Dementia Conversations - to help families with the hard-to-discuss topics around this common issue. Registration is recommended.

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.