February 24, 2023

Extravaganza Details; Citizen Input Deadline; Youth Commission Recruitment

Horticultural Extravaganza Returns March 11!

Since the 1990s, garden enthusiasts have been attending this annual event offered by the York/Poquoson Master Gardeners and Virginia Cooperative Extension. This year’s extravaganza is Saturday, March 11, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Tabb High School, with a focus on “sustainability.” Learn from the experts how to use and apply research-based knowledge in daily gardening, and meet and interact with others while you learn and have fun. The cost for this event is $25 before March 2 and $30 after. Registration deadline is March 8. Sign up online or call 757-890-4940 for details.

Comments on Water Street Design Concept Plans Due Next Week

The concept plans and renderings from the February 22 meeting with the County’s contractor, Hill Studio (as reported in last week’s Citizen News Weekly), are now available online for citizen review and comment. Please send your input by email to planning@yorkcounty.gov no later than March 1. Hill Studio is using the information gathered to refine the plans before presenting them to the Board of Supervisors.

Arts Commission Now Accepting Grant Applications

Individuals and organizations seeking grants for arts programs that benefit York County residents have until March 8 to apply for a project grant or a challenge grant from the York County Arts Commission. Certain eligibility criteria are required including location, handicap accessibility, benefit to the community, etc. The applications are available online and may be submitted electronically. Funding recommendations are made later this spring and, pending approval by the Board of Supervisors, grants are awarded after July 1. For complete details, see this week’s press release.

Tennis Anyone? Back Creek Park Hosts Lessons and Leagues

Spring Adult Tennis Lessons are being offered for beginner and intermediate level players. Registration is now open for these four-week group lessons held from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on select evenings in April and May. Also being offered at Back Creek Park….Spring Adult Coed Double Tennis League. This three-week round-robin style league is held Saturdays, April 22 – May 13, from 9 to 11 a.m. The final week of play will be a double elimination tournament with prizes awarded to the top two teams! Registration begins Monday (2/27). Sign up online on the Parks & Recreation website.

Additional Notes for the Week…Visit Yorktown’s second Winter Market is tomorrow (2/25) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the market moves to the lower level of the parking terrace. The Yorktown Trolley runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., so sit back and enjoy the ride! Our Spring Citizen News Quarterly has been published to the website and contains information about 2023 events and programs, as well as dates and deadlines to add to your calendar. Full color, gorgeous layout, interactive pages and articles, and links that lead to more info.

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.