May "Featured Five"

#1 Kayaking Trip - Goodwin Island

On Saturday, May 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. we will have our first Goodwin Island Kayak Trip. The trip will leave out of Back Creek Park. Participants will travel in a guided group, exploring Goodwin Island, and learn about The Chesapeake Bay. Space is limited. Bring a packed lunch, water, water shoes, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and camera. The fee for county residents is $60 per person, which includes a kayak, paddle, and life jacket. Participants must be at least 13 years old (13-17 must be accompanied by an adult). Register by May 3.

#2 Birthday Bash - Senior Center of York

Join us on Friday, May 14 at 1 p.m. for “Ralph Motley and the Last Minute Grass.” Enjoy the delightful sounds of this group with blues, country, bluegrass, fiddle, mandolin, and more. Remember you do not have to be celebrating a birthday to come join in on the fun! FREE (Limited space) Register by May 10.

#3 Movie in the Park - Charles Brown Park

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Join us on Saturday, May 15 at Charles Brown Park for a special Movie in the Park. We will be showing The BFG (PG), 15 minutes after sunset. An Orphan meets a “big friendly giant,” and together they explore a magical world and collect dreams. Later, the pair try to warn the Queen of England about the threat posed by the other giants, who, unlike the vegetarian BFG, eat children. The York County Public Library will also be in attendance to pass out free activities for the children to take home, along with helping families sign up for a library card. Please bring your chair or blanket for seating. Concessions available.

#4 Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events

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The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office Community Services Division would like to guide attendees through the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events course on Tuesday, May 18, which was designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, and Defend strategy. This course will provide strategies, guidance, and a plan for surviving an active shooter event and any other catastrophic situations. Topics include the history and prevalence of active shooter events, civilian response options to emergencies, medical issues, and how the impact of the situation affects your mind and body’s response. Co-sponsored by the York Poquoson Triad. Register by May 14.

#5 Resilience Week

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Come join Parks and Recreation as we celebrate Resilience Week May 2-8 with fellow Virginians! Parks and Recreation has many different activities planned throughout the week. Whether you like to attend workshops or go out and paddle on the water, we have many different ways for you to experience resilience! Pre-registration is required for all programs (limited space).

Registration for all programs may be done online on our website below.

For more information, contact York County Parks and Recreation at 757-890-3500 or visit www.yorkcounty.gov/parksandrec.

For all programs, we will make modifications to follow current Virginia phased guidelines.