Yorktown Market Days to feature more local artists this fall

 

Yorktown Market Days to feature more local artists this fall

 

September 20, 2011

 

FOR RELEASE AT WILL

 

Yorktown Market Day sbegan this year's season in May with more than 30 vendors offering fresh produce, meat and seafood, gourmet herbs and spices, organic items, plants, baked goods, cut flowers, pasta, sauces, herbal soaps and lotions and more. 

 

Located on the banks of the York River between Buckner and Ballard Streets, the markets continue this fall and holiday months on Saturdays, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, and Dec. 10 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in October and November, and 8 a.m. to noon in December. 

 

More than 25 local artists are participating in the 2011 season, offering one-of-a-kind quality art for sale.

 

Featured artists in the upcoming markets include:

 

§         Mike Kravchak (Watercolors)

§         Kelly Provo (Acrylic Painting & Collages)

§         Rob Ingalls (Photography)

§         Seth Fisher (Photography)

§         Tammy Bacot(Jewelry)

§         Kim Steele (Jewelry)

§         Lynn McPherson (Seashell Art & Custom Santas)

§         Barbara Dowdy (Stained Glass)

§         Marilyn West (Folk Art Pendants , Paintings & Birdhouses)

§         Ray Doolan (Dried Flower Art)

§         Peggy McCabe (Jewelry)

§         Paige Joyner (Dog coast & Beds/Knitted Items)

§         Tina McCloud (Watercolors, Jewelry)

§         Emily Krapf (Photography)

§         Goesel Woodshop (Wood Toys)

§         Lori Weiner (Fabric Art)

§         Jean Thompson (Wine Bottle Cheese Trays)

 

If you are an artist interested in participating as an artist in the market or would like additional information, please contact Susan Powell at susan.p17@gmail.com or Maydel Nelson at ladynelson06@cox.net

 

Entertainment is also offered each week including bluegrass, folksongs, sea shanties, country, western, swing, and Americana tunes. Visitors can also sample specialty shops at Riverwalk Landing offering patriotic items, home décor, clothing, jewelry, art, rugs and more, all while enjoying the river view.

 

Free parkingis available in several public parking areas throughout historic Yorktown. No rain dates are scheduled for the Market Days. In the event of inclement weather, please call the event weather hotline at 890-3520 for updated information. For directions to Yorktown and a more detailed schedule of events, call 890-3500 or www.yorktownmarketdays.com.

 

Yorktown Market Days is presented by the Riverwalk Landing Business Association and York County. Special thanks to the market founding sponsor 1^st Advantage Federal Credit Union and market sponsors Saude Creek Vineyards and Farm Bureau Insurance for their continued support.

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This Saturday’s Market Days to feature Plastic Bag Exchange

September 14, 2011

 

FOR RELEASE AT WILL

 

As part of the "Bag's Life" plastic bag recycling campaign, the York County Beautification Committee will offer residents another opportunity to recycle their plastic shopping bags at this Saturday's Yorktown Market Days. 

 

Residents who bring a minimum of five plastic shopping bags for recycling will receive a cool, reusable ChicoBag^TM shopping tote (one per person, while supplies last), along with other freebies and information on ways plastic bags can be repurposed.  

 

In addition to generating interest in plastic bag recycling, Beautification Committee members want the public to know why plastic bags can't be dropped in municipal curbside containers for recycling.

 

"Plastic bags require a different type of recycling than plastic bottles and containers," explained Recycling/Beautification Coordinator Laurie Halperin. "They cannot easily be separated from other recyclables in the early stages of processing. Major grocery store chains and other stores that accept bags ask that clean, dry used plastic bags and wraps be recycled in bins at the store."

 

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Market Days Fall Festival scheduled for Oct. 8

 

Market Days Fall Festival scheduled for Oct. 8

 

September 14, 2011

 

FOR RELEASE AT WILL

 

Yorktown Market Days will extend its hours on Saturday, Oct. 8, to celebrate autumn with a Fall Festival. 

 

Typically held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., this Market Days event will extend its hours to 3 p.m. and will include children's activities, hayrides, a pumpkin patch and hay maze, live musical entertainment, and chef demonstrations. 

 

Members of The Flatland Bluegrass Band are scheduled to perform until 3 p.m.

 

The schedule for this special Market Days/Fall Festival will be:

 

·   Market Days vendors and Local Artists open                                8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

·   Entertainment by The Flatland Bluegrass Band                              9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

·   Children's Hay Maze (sponsored by Ben & Jerry's)                       8 a.m. to 3 p.m.                                                   

·   Pumpkin Patch                                                                                 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

·   Chef Demonstrations by The Revolt Restaurant                             9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.

·   Children's Caterpillar Crawl & Activities                                          11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

·   Hayrides (sponsored by Viccellio Goldsmith & Studio Foray)         11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

·   Face Painting (sponsored by Riverwalk Restaurant)                      11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

 

The market features local produce, fresh seafood and meats, baked goods, gourmet herbs, coffee, cut flowers, pumpkins, mums, gourds, and much more. More than 35 vendors and local artists will participate in the October market. For a listing of vendors and artists for the fall festival, visit the Web site www.yorktownmarketdays.com.

 

Free parkingwill be available at the market in several public parking areas throughout Historic Yorktown. The free Yorktown trolley runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.  

 

Interested vendors can call 757-877-2933 or email villageevents@cox.net for an application. Interested artists can call 757-898-5510 or email susan.p17@gmail.com.

 

No rain dates are scheduled for the Market Days. In the event of inclement weather, please call the Yorktown events weather hotline at 890-3520 for cancellation updates. For more information on Market Days Fall Festival, and other events in Yorktown, call 890-3500 or visit www.visityorktown.org.

 

Yorktown Market Days is presented by York County and the Riverwalk Landing Business Association. Special thanks to the Market Days founding sponsor 1st Advantage Credit Union for its continued support. Thanks to other market sponsors: Farm Bureau, Saudé Creek Vineyards, and Riverwalk Restaurant.

 

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September 20 York County Board of Supervisors' Meeting Agenda

Click on the link below to view the September 20, 2011, Regular Meeting Agenda of the York County Board of Supervisors.

http://www.yorkcounty.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=1900

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Register now to attend at the 2011 York BIZ Expo

 

Register now to attend at the 2011 York BIZ Expo

 

September 13, 2011

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

There's still time to register for this year's 2011 York BIZ Expo.

 

The county's Office of Economic Development and Economic Development Authority, along with the York County Chamber of Commerce, are sponsoring the expo, which will be held Sept. 24 from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the York Middle Boys & Girls Club located within Yorktown Middle School at 11201 George Washington Memorial Highway.

 

The expo will consist of several panel sessions, breakout workshops, and a keynote speaker. Registration is free and includes light morning refreshments, lunch, and snacks.

 

Several sessions are scheduled throughout the day, including a Professional Services Panel that will focus on business insurance, legal matters, and budgeting and bookkeeping; a Public Resources Panel that will discuss state and local grant programs, zoning and land use, and business licensing; and several afternoon breakout sessions on Quickbooks, Marketing, and Selling to the Government.

 

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Detailed information and online registration is available at www.YorkBIZExpo.com. For more information, contact the Office of Economic Development at 757-890-3317.

 

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Hurricane Irene – Status of Debris Removal Operations

Status of Debris Removal Operations throughout the County can now be found on our website at

 

 http://www.yorkcounty.gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=zgHESVkzjBY%3d&tabid=7009. 

 

Check back often, as information is frequently updated.

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Fall Landscape Extravaganza set for Oct. 1

 

Fall Landscape Extravaganza set for Oct. 1

 

September 12, 2011

 

FOR RELEASE AT WILL

 

The annual Fall Landscape Extravaganza sponsored by the Virginia Cooperative Extension-York County Office will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, at St. Joan of Arc Church, 9041 George Washington Memorial Highway in Yorktown. 

 

Sign-in begins at 8:30 a.m., with orientation at 9 a.m. Two blocks of concurrent educational programs will be offered from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. and from 10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event is offered free of charge and is open to the public. Registration materials can be found at www.yorkcounty.gov/vce. Please call VCE-York at 890-4940 with any questions.

 

Those attending the event will have their choice of participating in one class from each session: 

 

1^st Session:      "Landscaping with Native Perennials" 

                         Denise Greene, Sassafras Farms

 

                        "Fall Planting – Your Yard as an Outdoor Living Space"

                         Lisa Ziegler, The Gardener's Workshop

 

                        "Change Your Mind about Your Yard"

                         Heather Klose, Ken Matthews Garden Center

 

2^nd Session:      "New or Underutilized Plants"

                         Eric Bailey, Landscapes by Eric Bailey

 

                        "Plant Selection – Where a Design Becomes a Garden"

                         Marie Butler, Norfolk Zoological Park

 

                        "Water-wise Gardening"

                         Karen Duhring, VIMS

 

Fall is the perfect time to renovate your landscape plan, plant some seeds, bulbs and shrubs and plan ahead for the spring. The goal of the Fall Landscape Extravaganza is to provide practical, useful information for homeowners via subject-matter experts. This is a popular event and seating is limited, so early registration is strongly advised. This event is open to the public and is free of charge. 

 

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