Tuesday, June 11, 2013

DMV2Go returns June 18; Mosquito Beater Poster Contest; 4th of July Office Closings

DMV2Go returns to Yorktown Library on June 18

June 11, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

     The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles' DMV2Go mobile office program continues its regular stops in York County every other month.  The next visit of DMV2Go is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Yorktown Library, 8500 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown.
DMV2Go is a full service office on wheels that conducts DMV transactions that would usually have to be done at a DMV office, including applying or renewing driver's licenses, ID cards and Veterans ID Cards (issued if the veteran supplies a copy of their DD214).
For more information on DMV2Go, visit www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/citizen/dmv_2go.asp.

 

County offices to close July 4 in observance of Independence Day

June 11, 2013

FOR RELEASE AT WILL

     The following York County courts and offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day:

       Courts      - Closed
       York County Offices    - Closed
       Virginia Cooperative Extension Service  - Closed
       York-Poquoson Social Services   - Closed
       York County Public Libraries   - Closed   
       Waste Management Administrative Office  - Closed
       Waste Management Center    - Closed
       Regional Yard Waste Composting Facility  - Closed
 
     Recycling pick-up scheduled Thursday, July 4, will be picked up on Saturday, July 6. Garbage pick-up from Thursday, July 4, to the end of the week will be delayed one day, so Thursday's pick-ups will be on Friday and Friday's on Saturday.
For more information, contact the York County Public Information Office at 890-3300.


Grafton Bethel Elementary 3rd grader wins Mosquito Beater poster contest

June 11, 2013

FOR RELEASE AT WILL

     Grafton Bethel Elementary 3rd grade student Victoria Sun was selected as winner of the York County Mosquito Beater 2013 poster contest
     The yearly contest is the culmination of county staff's outreach efforts to teach elementary students about mosquitoes and how to prevent them from breeding and biting. After learning where mosquitoes breed, why female mosquitoes need blood, and how to camouflage themselves using loose clothing and bug spray to avoid mosquito bites, students are encouraged to participate in a poster contest, using their creativity to portray the knowledge they have gained.
     A $25 gift card from Barnes & Noble was awarded to one poster winner from each school. Victoria was chosen as the overall winner from all schools and was presented with an additional $25 gift card. Victoria's poster was selected out of 149 posters completed and submitted by county third-graders this year.

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Friday, June 7, 2013

Elderberry Jam concert June 30; Fourth of July celebration information

Elderberry Jam to return for a performance
at the Gallery at York Hall on June 30

June 6, 2013

FOR RELEASE AT WILL

     The Gallery at York Hall will host local musicians of Elderberry Jam including artist Sylvia Hunt on Sunday, June 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. playing a variety of music, gospel and swing.  Elderberry Jam is a festive group of four to eight members playing acoustic string music and occasionally the dulcimer. 
Musician Sylvia Hunt is also a participating artist at the Gallery at York Hall. Her work includes pottery and colonial soldiers.
     The featured art for June and July is a Wood Turners and Carvers exhibit.  While visiting the Gallery for the performance, enjoy the featured art for June and July:  Wood Turners and Carvers Exhibit.   
     The Gallery at York Hall is located at 301 Main Street in Historic Yorktown and is a cooperative effort between the Celebrate Yorktown Committee and York County.  Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. through December 2013.   Admission is free.
     For more information, call the Gallery at York Hall at 890-4490 or visit www.visityorktown.org  for a complete listing of planned 2013 exhibits.


 

2013 Yorktown 4th of July Celebration schedule


June 7, 2013

FOR RELEASE AT WILL

     The 34th annual Yorktown Fourth of July Celebration will be held on Thursday, July 4. Activities taking place in Historic Yorktown will include:

• 8 a.m.  Yorktown Independence Day 8K Run and 5K Walk - York High School

• 9 a.m. Parade on Water Street

• 4 p.m. Event Parking opens Corner of Cook Road and Ballard Street

• 7 p.m. Sounds of Liberty Bell Ringing Ceremony -  Riverwalk Landing Stage

• 8 p.m. United States Army Training and Doctrine Command Band (Dixie Band) -  Riverwalk Landing Stage

• 9:15 p.m. Spectacular  Fireworks Display over the York River
           
     The annual Yorktown Independence Day 8K Run and 5K Walk event, sponsored by the York County Historical Museum, will take place at 8 a.m. at York High School, located on Route 17 in Yorktown.  Race registration on July 4 begins at 6:30 a.m. Pre-registration is recommended at www.happypaceraces.com.
     For additional event information, please visit www.visityorktown.org or call York County Parks and Recreation at 890-3500.


Arrive early for July 4th fireworks and evening activities
   
 

June 7, 2013

FOR RELEASE AT WILL

     The 34th annual Yorktown Fourth of July fireworks display promises to light up the sky over the York River beginning at 9:15 p.m. 
     The best viewing area is along the Yorktown waterfront. The Beach Picnic Area will be open to the public but not to vehicular traffic on July 4. Please note that the Victory Monument area will NOT be available as a viewing area nor will it host a concert or provide concessions space. All activities will take place along the Yorktown waterfront. 
     Visitors are urged to arrive in Yorktown before 6 p.m. for the fireworks show due to heavy traffic volumes. Once the parking area has reached capacity, the town will be closed to vehicular traffic. 
     Event parking for the evening activities is free and available beginning at 4 p.m.  Visitors should be prepared to walk approximately one mile from the Battlefield parking area to the Yorktown waterfront to attend the events. 
     The Yorktown trolley will provide the only means of public transportation in Yorktown on July 4.  The trolley is free and will operate a route that includes stops at the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center, the York-Poquoson Courts and Office Complex, the York County Administration Building, the intersection of Main and Ballard Streets, Riverwalk Landing, Watermen's Museum and the Yorktown Victory Center. Service begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m.  The Yorktown trolley is handicapped accessible.
     In addition to several Yorktown restaurants, food concessions will be offered along the Yorktown Waterfront on Chischiak Green by D.A.R.E. from 4:30 to 10 p.m.   
    Visitors arriving early for the fireworks show are encouraged to enjoy the following activities:

• 4 p.m. - Event Parking opens Corner of Cook Road and Ballard Street
• 4:30 p.m. - Food Concessions by D.A.R.E open at Chischiak Green
• 7 p.m. - Sounds of Liberty Bell Ringing Ceremony - Riverwalk Landing Stage
• 8 p.m. - United States Army Training and Doctrine Command Band (Dixie Band) - Riverwalk Landing Stage
• 9:15 p.m. - Spectacular Fireworks Display over the York River

     Due to the large crowd expected for this event, the use of barbecue grills in Yorktown on July 4 will be limited to the National Park Service Beach Picnic Area.  Additionally, there will be designated areas for the disposal of hot coals.  Visitors are also reminded that the public consumption of alcohol is prohibited. 
     For a complete schedule and detailed information on the Yorktown Fourth of July Celebration, please visit www.visityorktown.org or call York County Parks and Recreation at 890-3500.


July 4 general parking and handicapped/special needs parking

June 7, 2013

FOR RELEASE AT WILL

     Public parking for the Yorktown Fourth of July Celebration will be on the Yorktown Battlefield at the intersection of Cook Road and Ballard Streets. 
     Event parking for the evening activities is free and available beginning at 4 p.m. Visitors should be prepared to walk approximately one mile from the Battlefield Parking area to the Yorktown waterfront to attend the events. 
     The Yorktown trolley will provide the only means of public transportation in Yorktown on July 4. The free trolley will operate on a route that includes stops at the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center, the York-Poquoson Courts and Office Complex, the York County Administration Building, the intersection of Main and Ballard Streets, Riverwalk Landing, Watermen's Museum and the Yorktown Victory Center. Service begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. The Yorktown trolley is handicapped accessible.
     A special parking area and shuttle service for handicapped and special needs visitors will be available at Yorktown Middle School, 11201 George Washington Memorial Highway, (Route 17 and Goosely Road).  
     Special needs transportation is being provided to the handicapped/special needs person and one escort for each individual. Due to limited shuttle capacity, all other individuals in the party need to take a separate vehicle and park in the event parking at the corner of Ballard Street and Cook Road. 
     Due to high traffic volume, drop offs are not permitted in Yorktown or at the Yorktown Middle School special needs parking area. Vehicles transporting handicapped/special needs persons to Yorktown Middle School must be parked at the school. Each person will be issued a pass and must have the pass to return on the shuttle at the end of the evening. The shuttle will drop off and pick up handicapped/special needs individuals at the Yorktown Waterfront approximately 200 yards from the performance area. 
     Operating hours for the handicapped/special needs check-in station at Yorktown Middle School on July 4 are 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Shuttle services will be available from the handicapped/special needs parking area to the Yorktown Waterfront from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Shuttles will return from the Yorktown Waterfront to Yorktown Middle School from 9:45 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. Parking and shuttle services are free.
     For a complete schedule and detailed information on the Yorktown Fourth of July Celebration, please visit www.visityorktown.org or call York County Parks and Recreation at 890-3500.

 

 

Yorktown beach picnic area to be closed to vehicular traffic July 4th

June 7, 2013

FOR RELEASE AT WILL

     The Beach Picnic Area at the intersection of Water and Comte de Grasse streets in Yorktown will be closed to vehicular traffic on Thursday, July 4, for its use during the annual Fourth of July Celebration in Yorktown.
     The best viewing area for the fireworks in Yorktown is along the waterfront.
     With a large crowd expected for the event, using barbecue grills in Yorktown on July 4 will be limited to the National Park Service Beach Picnic Area located at the corner of Comte de Grasse and Water Streets.  Additionally, there will be designated areas for the disposal of hot coals.
     Visitors are also reminded that public consumption of alcohol is prohibited.
     For detailed information on the Yorktown Fourth of July Celebration, please visit www.visityorktown.org or call York County Parks and Recreation at 890-3500.


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