March 12, 2021

Tomorrow is Trifecta of Drop-offs at the Operations Center; Registration Opens Monday for Parks & Recreation Summer Fun Program

Register Your Child for Summer Fun Camp!
Beginning Monday, you can register your child for York County Summer Fun Camp.  This safe and fun environment is scheduled for Mondays through Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., from June 28 to July 29.  Camp locations are: Dare, Seaford, Grafton Bethel, Tabb, Coventry, and Magruder Elementary Schools, as well as Tabb and Queens Lake Middle Schools, for kids who have completed grades K-7.  Youth will have a fun-filled week of organized recreational games, arts and crafts, sports, guest speakers, special events, and more! Children should bring a lunch, snacks, and drinks each day. Fee is $225 for residents and $400 for non-residents.  Fees are waived for York County residents who qualify – more details available on the Parks and Recreation website.  Because of Virginia’s COVID-19 guidelines, a reduced number of spaces are available and we anticipate this program filling up quickly. So, don’t miss your opportunity!  Note: Registration for Field Trip Fever begins April 12.
 
Registration for Teens in the Leaders in Training Program Opens March 15
If you’re a teenager interested in learning useful job skills and developing leadership abilities, then consider registering for our Leaders in Training program! This is the perfect way to give back to your community and earn volunteer hours for school or scholarships while having fun at the same time. We offer flexible schedules, so teens can still enjoy summer break. Register online with a $25 application fee, due no later than April 23. Full details are available on the Parks and Recreation website.
 
First Shred Event of the Year at this Weekend’s Household Chemical/Computer Collection Event
By popular request, we have expanded the number of paper shredding events for 2021 and the first one is tomorrow!  It’s a trifecta of spring cleaning where individuals may bring their personal papers to have shredded, household chemicals to be disposed of safely, and computers to recycle.  The event is 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. tomorrow (Sat., March 13) at the Operations Center on Goodwin Neck Road. Complete details are available on the Waste Management Center website.

Home Based Business Owners:  Please Complete our Survey
If you own a home-based business, we want to hear from you!  Please take a few minutes and complete the survey. Your feedback helps our Economic Development Office understand and offer just the right kind of assistance and support for this important sector of the County’s business community. All responses are confidential.  Thanks for taking the time to give us this important and helpful information by Monday, March 15.

A Few More Notes for the Week…..Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday! Be sure to spring forward and turn those clocks ahead one hour. Mosquito season is upon us and our York County Mosquito Control is already putting out information and making appointments for free yard inspections. Be sure to sign up for the spraying notices. The County has received several sign-ups for the Great American Cleanup March 26-27! But there’s always room for more. Go online to register and help keep York County clean and beautiful.

Register for an Easter Egg Scramble

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 Gail Whittaker, Public Information Officer: (757) 890-3310 or whittgl@yorkcounty.gov.