September 19, 2025Early Voting Begins, We the People Event, Workshops
and Annual Celebrations
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REMINDER: Early Voting Begins Today
Today marks the start of early voting in Virginia! You don’t have to wait until Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, to cast your ballot. Registered voters may vote by mail or in person at the Registrar’s offices in Washington Square Shopping Center (Route 17 in Grafton) and Victory Village Shopping Center (Mooretown Road in Lightfoot). In-person early voting is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., through October 31. Saturday voting will also be offered on October 25 and November 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For complete election details—including sample ballots, voting precincts, and registration status—visit the Voter Registration website. Fresh Finds & Live Music Before the Big Event
If you want to pack a picnic for the We the People Event, be sure to stop by Yorktown Market Days from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 20! You’ll find fresh produce, homemade cheesecakes, baked goods, grass-fed meats, and more! From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., enjoy the tunes of the Rocky Hock Ramblers Duo while you shop.
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Experience ‘We the People’ at Yorktown Battlefield
You are cordially invited to join us on Saturday, September 20, for an unforgettable evening that has been 250 years in the making – We the People: A Yorktown Battlefield Event! It promises to be a night of inspiration, education, and community as we gather for an exclusive premiere screening of acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns’s highly anticipated documentary, The American Revolution. Beginning at 3 p.m., visitors can enjoy the free Revolutionary Festival. It will feature the U.S. Army Old Guard, living history exhibits, cannon demonstrations, musical entertainment, The Fifes and Drums of York Town, food trucks, and more! The Battlefield parking will open at 3 p.m. at the corner of Cook and Ballard Streets. The free, ADA-accessible Trolley will be running from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. This event is hosted by the Colonial National Historical Park, in partnership with WHRO Public Media, York County, the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, and the VA250 Commission. Dance the Night Away with WonderLand at Riverwalk Landing
Looking for a high-energy night with live music? WonderLand is the band for you, and they’ll be performing from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, at Riverwalk Landing! Hailing from Hampton Roads, this four-piece group makes any night a dance party. Their song list spans from ’70s classics to 2000s hits, including modern rock, pop, and throwback favorites.
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Charge into Fire Safety!
Fire Prevention Week is coming soon. It is observed each year during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871, and caused devasting damage. This year, Fire Prevention Week is October 5-11. This year’s theme is all about lithium-ion batteries in the home and it helps us to understand and follow the “Buy, Charge, and Recycle Safely” approach. We should buy only safety listed products, charge our devices safely, and recycle all lithium-ion batteries responsibly. You can learn more about lithium-ion battery safety on our Fire Prevention Week webpage. Watch our Facebook page for safety tips and come join us at our Fire Station Open House on Saturday, October 11th at Fire Station #1, 118 Dare Road, from 1:00-3:00. Some of our partners from the York-Poquoson Sherriff’s Office will also be with us. This will be a wonderful opportunity to visit with many first responders and see some cool things. We would love to meet you and show you around the fire station.
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Winter Basketball Clinics & Start Smart Registration Now Open!
Winter Basketball is right around the corner, and now is the perfect time to sharpen your child’s skills before the season begins! York County Parks and Recreation is excited to offer Basketball Clinics designed to help players prepare for league play with focused instruction, drills, and practice in a fun, supportive environment. For younger children just starting out, our Start Smart Basketball program provides the perfect introduction to the game. This program focuses on teaching fundamentals like dribbling, passing, and shooting through age-appropriate activities that build confidence and coordination—all while encouraging teamwork and a love for the sport. Registration for both programs is now open, so don’t wait to secure your spot! These programs are a great way to build skills, stay active, and get ready for an exciting basketball season. Register today. York County to Host Community Resilience Workshop
York County residents are invited to a Community Resilience Workshop on Thursday, October 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office in Yorktown. Hosted by Old Dominion University’s Institute for Coastal Adaptation & Resilience in partnership with York County and the RAFT team, the event will give participants the chance to learn about local resilience, discuss community strengths and vulnerabilities, and help shape a Resilience Action Checklist with priority steps for the year ahead. All are welcome—your input is vital! This is a unique opportunity for residents to help shape York County’s approach to environmental, economic, and social challenges. Learn more at https://raft.ien.virginia.edu.
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BugFest is back for the 6th Annual Celebration of all things bugs and bug related! Find out more and mark your calendar to attend!
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Additional Notes for the Week…. Due to a private tournament rental, the pickleball courts at Back Creek Park will not be open to the public October 3-5 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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 Public Affairs Manager, Kelli Tatum at 757-890-3315 or by email at kelli.tatum@yorkcounty.gov. |
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