Friday, January 4, 2013

Board elects Chairman and Vice Chairman; Concerts sold out; Arts Commission offers grants

 

2013 Cabin Fever Concert Series Sold Out
 
 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
     Due to the overwhelming response for ticket requests, the 2013 Cabin Fever Concert Series has been declared a sellout for each scheduled concert. Sponsored by York County, this Fifth annual event will feature local entertainers in an informal, friendly and close performance setting inside the Yorktown Freight Shed located at Riverwalk Landing in Historic Yorktown. 
     For more information call (757) 890-3500 or visit www.visityorktown.org.
 
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Zaremba, Wiggins new BOS Chairman and Vice Chairman
 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
     The York County Board of Supervisors elected District 1 Supervisor Walter Zaremba as its new Chairman at its January 2, 2013, meeting.  District 3 Supervisor Don Wiggins was elected Vice Chairman.
     Mr. Zaremba has served on the board since 1996. In that time, he has chaired or served as a member of numerous committees and boards, including the Williamsburg Area Destination Marketing Committee, Regional Issues Committee and the Hampton Roads Mayors and Chairs. He has previously served as the board's Chairman in 2000, 2006, and 2009, and as Vice Chairman in 1996, 2002, 2005 and 2008.
     Mr. Wiggins is currently serving his third term on the York County Board of Supervisors. He served as Chairman of the Board in 2002 and 2010 and Vice Chairman in 2001 and 2009.
     The York County Board of Supervisors meets the first and third Tuesday of every month (excluding the first Tuesdays in July and November). Meetings start at 6 p.m.
 
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York County Arts Commission Seeks Applications for Grants
 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
The York County Arts Commission invites all individuals and organizations to apply for grants in the arts that benefit the citizens of York County. Grant applications are available at the York County Parks and Recreation Office or on-line at www.yorkcounty.gov/parksandrec. The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 1, 2013.
Both project grant and challenge grant applications will be reviewed by the commission and funding recommendations will be made in spring 2013. Pending approval by the York County Board of Supervisors, funds will be appropriated in late summer during Fiscal Year 2014 (July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014).
The following criteria will be applied to each individual or organization to determine eligibility for a project grant:
·         Not-for-profit and exempt from federal income tax under provisions of the internal revenue code.
·         Produce, present, or support dance, literary arts, media arts, music, theater, museums, visual and related arts.
·         Perform or offer activities/services in Williamsburg, James City County, or York County that also serve the citizens of York County.
·         Performances, projects, or services are accessible to handicapped individuals and the public at-large.
·         Performances, projects, or services not held in Williamsburg, James City County, or York County, which are deemed by the Commission to directly benefit the citizens of York County.
 
The York County Arts Commission is once again offering a challenge grant up to $500 to promote citizen awareness of local and regional arts groups by showcasing their talents at various sites in York County. The grant provides funding and support to eligible individuals and organizations to create and present their work, to develop new programs, and to increase opportunities for visual and performing arts groups to promote interest in their organizations.
For more information, call the York County Parks and Recreation Office at 890-3500 or visit www.yorkcounty.gov/parksandrec.
 
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