January 13, 2023

Winter Markets, Park Programs, and Last Call for Leaf Collection

Winter Markets Begin in February!

Four markets kick off the 2023 calendar offering spectacular views of the York River, food trucks, and a variety of vendors and artists. Can’t make it to the Winter Markets? The regular 2023 season begins April 8 and is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. with special extended themed markets held throughout the year. Click over to the Yorktown Market Days website for more info.

County Assessor Staff Visiting Neighborhoods

Real estate property in York County is reassessed every two years and is coming up in 2024. As part of the process, County staff are making site visits collecting data needed for the next assessment. These staffers will be in marked County vehicles, wearing their employee badges, and will knock or ring the doorbell to let you know why they are there and may be taking a photo or two of the area. A list of the neighborhoods is available on the Real Estate Assessor’s page.

Upcoming Library Programs for Adult Patrons

Calling all aspiring writers! Tabb Library is hosting a writing workshop from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday (1/17) entitled “What Comes Next? Editing Your Work.” Registration is recommended, but not required for this program. “Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors” is offered for caregivers from 12 to 1 p.m. Wednesday (1/18) at Tabb Library. This program teaches straegies to help with some of the most common Alzheimers behavioral challenges. Additional information about all programs is available on the Library’s event calendar.

Visiting County Parks is a Real Hoot

The Williamsburg Bird Club is leading an Owl Prowl from 6 to 8 p.m. next Saturday (1/21) at New Quarter Park (1000 Lakeshead Drive). Participants will take a guided hike through the park searching for these mysterious birds. This program is free and recommended for ages 10 and up. Charles Brown Park welcomes the Virginia Living Museum at 1 p.m. on February 4 for a unique wildlife program. This is an excellent opportunity to see some of the native Virginia animals up close for a small fee. Register online for these and other programs.

Last Call for Leaf Collection

This has been another successful leaf collection season and one week remains for residents of each County zone to place bagged leaves at the roadside for pickup. Residents of the Southern Zone (all homes south of Dare Road) may place clear bags of leaves at the roadside for pickup beginning Monday (1/16); the final week for the Northern Zone (all homes on and north of Dare Road) begins January 23. A week-long County-wide sweep begins January 30. For complete program details, visit Waste Management on the website.

Volunteer to be a Peninsula Master Naturalist

Applications are now being accepted for those interested in training to become a part of this statewide corps of volunteers that provides education, outreach, and service dedicated to the management of natural resources and natural areas within communities. The training covers the knowledge and skills needed and includes a wide range of natural science topics. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from February 22 through May 17, with four Saturday field trips. More information is available online.

Additional Notes for the Week…York County offices and courts are closed Monday (1/16) in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Garbage and recycling collections are not affected by the holiday. The popular Skate, Rattle, & Roll program continues Fridays at the Dare Elementary School gym (300 Dare Road). Grades K-5 skate from 6 to 8 p.m., with middle-schoolers skating from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. For details, visit the program flyer.

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.