York County Holiday Schedule
December 3, 2010
FOR RELEASE AT WILL
York County government offices and courts will be closed the following days:
Location Christmas Closings New Year's Closings
| County Offices | Friday, Dec. 24 and Monday, Dec. 27 | Friday, Dec. 31 and Monday, Jan. 3 |
| York-Poquoson Circuit Court | Friday, Dec. 24 and Monday, Dec. 27 | Friday, Dec. 31 and Monday, Jan. 3 |
| General District and Juvenile & Domestic Courts | Thursday, Dec. 23 and Friday, Dec. 24 | Thursday, Dec. 30 and Friday, Dec. 31 |
| York-Poquoson Social Services | Friday, Dec. 24 and Monday, Dec. 27 | Friday, Dec. 31 and Monday, Jan. 3 |
| Virginia Cooperative Extension | Friday, Dec. 24 | Friday, Dec. 31 |
| York County Libraries | Friday, Dec. 24 through and including Monday, Dec. 27 | Friday, Dec. 31 through and including Monday, Jan. 3 |
| Waste Management Center Administrative Offices | Friday, Dec. 24 and Monday, Dec. 27 | Friday, Dec. 31 and Monday, Jan. 3 |
| Transfer Station, Recycling Drop Off Facility, & Compost Facility | Saturday, Dec. 25 | Saturday, Jan. 1 |
Garbage and recycling collections will continue as normally scheduled.
For more information, call the York County Public Information Office at 890-3300. York County wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
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Market Days to conclude season with Holiday Market on Dec. 11
December 3, 2010
FOR RELEASE AT WILL
Yorktown Market Dayswill conclude its fourth season at Riverwalk Landing on Saturday, Dec. 11 with the Holiday Market scheduled to run from 8 a.m. until noon.
Located on the banks of the York River between Buckner and Ballard Streets, the Holiday Market will feature an assortment of items for your shopping pleasure: local produce, fresh meat and seafood, fine sweets and baked goods including an assortment of cakes, breads, brownies, and cookies; homemade relish, specialty cut flowers, holiday wreaths and garland; pines, flowering bulbs, dried flowers and arrangements; handmade soaps, candles, and lotions; homemade peanut brittle, live musical entertainment, and quality art. Approximately 40 market vendors are scheduled for the holiday market.
Entertainment scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 11, will be a combination of seasonal Christmas music tunes and favorites. Chef Demonstrations featuring Vintner's Cellar will occur at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
The market also will feature over a dozen local artists including jewelry, dog coats, etched mirrors, weaving, photography, silversmith, stained glass, Christmas Santas, seashell art, Christmas ornaments and glassware, and pressed flower designs. For additional artist information, please email Susan Powell at susan.p17@gmail.com.
Free parkingis available in several public parking areas throughout Historic Yorktown including the Riverwalk Landing parking terrace, York Hall, the County Administration Center and the York-Poquoson Courthouse Complex.
Limited space is still available if you would like to become a Yorktown Market Days vendor. Vendor information is available at riverwalklanding.com or contact Don Willis, Market Manager at 877-2933 or villageevents@cox.net for more information.
No rain dates are scheduled for the Market Days. In the event of adverse weather conditions, please call the event weather hotline at 890-3520 for the most current information. For directions to Yorktown and a more detailed schedule of events, call 890-3500 or visit www.visityorktown.org.
Yorktown Market Days is presented by the Riverwalk Landing Business Association and York County. Special thanks to the market founding sponsor 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union and additional market sponsors C&F Bank and Farm Bureau Insurance for their continued support. The market is slated to return for the next season in the spring of 2011. Please refer to www.riverwalklanding.com for a schedule.
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Toyland Parade to be held after Holiday Market on Dec. 11
December 3, 2010
FOR RELEASE AT WILL
York County and the Riverwalk Landing Business Association will present a day of fun activities and holiday cheer during the third annual "Toyland Parade," scheduled to take place on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 1-3 p.m. at Riverwalk Landing in Historic Yorktown.
The highlight of the event will feature a holiday parade throughout Riverwalk Landing at 1:30 p.m., led by Santa and Mrs. Claus themselves and The Fifes and Drums of York Town.
Children of all ages, adults and families are encouraged to take part in this festive holiday march. Participants are encouraged to decorate a stroller or wagon, dress in holiday themed apparel, and put your seasonal spirit on display for everyone to see. Dogs that are dressed in holiday attire are welcome in the parade as well. The parade will form and begin on the grass area in front of the Riverwalk Landing fountain, just in front of the Stars and Stripes Forever shop.
Kids and families can enjoy the following activities throughout the day:
Starting at 1 p.m:
· Warm cider and hot chocolate
· Listen to festive Holiday music
· Visit Santa, Mrs. Claus and Santa's Helpers
1:30 p.m: Toyland Parade throughout Riverwalk Landing
Immediately Following the Parade (Approximately 2 p.m.):
· Face Painting & Balloons
· Warm cider and hot chocolate
· Mrs. Claus Storytelling Show (every 15-20 minutes)
· Visit Santa Claus
· Ride the "Riverwalk Landing Polar Express" Train
· Mingle with Santa Claus and Santa's Helpers
Guests are encouraged to bring canned food to support the York County/Poquoson Emergency Food Pantry. Collection boxes are available at Black Dog Gallery, Ben & Jerry's, Riverwalk Restaurant, Viccellio Goldsmith and Yorktown Onion. The Food Drive runs Dec. 3 to Dec. 12.
For more information on this event please call York County Parks and Recreation at (757) 890-3500 or visit www.visityorktown.org.
In the event of inclement weather please call the event weather hotline at (757) 890-3520. Jointly sponsored by York County and the Riverwalk Landing Business Association.
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Board seeks applicants for Transportation Safety Commission
December 3, 2010
FOR RELEASE AT WILL
The York County Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from county citizens interested in serving on the York County Transportation Safety Commission to fill future vacancies. This is an advisory body to the Board on issues related to transportation safety in the county.
The length of term for appointees is three years. The commission meets in March, June, September, and December on the second Monday of the month. Meetings are at noon and are held in the Lower County.
York County citizens interested in applying for future appointment to the Transportation Safety Commission can obtain an application at the County Administrator's Office at 224 Ballard Street in Yorktown or by calling 890-3320. Applications can also be obtained and filed by using the county Web site. Visit www.yorkcounty.gov, click on On-Line Services, and click on Board Bank Application.
For more information on the Transportation Safety Commission, please call the York County Planning Division at 890-3404.
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