April 9, 2021

Market Days Goes Green; Local Businesses Get Support; Master Gardeners' Plants Go on Sale

Yorktown Market Days Season Begins Tomorrow!
These award-winning Saturday markets return to the waterfront tomorrow (4/10) from 8 a.m. to noon. Fresh produce, meats, baked goods, flowers, artwork, the Fifes & Drums of York Town, and live entertainment await you each Saturday. This first market is a team effort alongside the County’s Department of Public Works and the Beautification Committee to bring you the Go Green Market!  To help promote protecting our environment, staff are handing out free giveaways and visitors should be on the lookout for children’s crafts, activities and games. Shoppers have the opportunity to discuss eco-friendly topics with artists and vendors.  Some businesses are offering recycling incentives for future purchases!  Be sure to meet us at the market.  For the full 2021 schedule, visit the Market Days website.

Proposed FY22 Budget Public Hearing Coming Up
The public has the opportunity to comment on the County Administrator’s proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Budget at the upcoming Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, April 20, at 7 p.m. in York Hall (301 Main Street). Those unable to attend the in-person meeting may email the Board members or leave a voice mail message at (757) 890-3220. To have your comments including in the official minutes of the meeting, please be sure to leave your full name and address. The Budget is scheduled for adoption on May 4.  Capacity is limited. Safety precautions apply.
 
Support Still Available for Local Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
The York County Office of Economic Development has been supporting our local businesses this past year with important information and resources. New programs are still being launched so be sure to check the COVID-19 Business Resources on their website, often, to see what is available. The links, qualifications, and details on how to apply for these grants and other loans are just a click away. In addition to the financial support, York County Economic Development continues to host a  Lunch and Learn Series and other small business and networking seminars that are also geared toward surviving these challenging times. For more information, go to yesyorkcounty.com or call (757) 890-3717.
 
Learn New Sports Skills with Parks and Recreation
There are many opportunities to learn new skills or hone older ones through our Parks and Recreation sports programs. Youth and Adult year-round martial arts and self-defense instruction for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels are available.  For more information, call Master Kristen Marsell at (757) 660-9109.  And, registration begins Monday, April 12, for Youth Sports Camps.  We have multiple camps available coming up this summer including full and half day programs.  Visit the Parks and Recreation website for more information, including dates, locations, and fees.
 
Got Plants?  
The York/Poquoson Master Gardeners’ annual spring plant sale is Saturday, May 1, from 8 am to noon at the York Learning Garden, 301 Goodwin Neck Road (adjacent to the York County Public Safety Building). Annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees and many Yorktown Onions are available for purchase. Be sure to bring your carts, wagons or boxes. Also, Master Gardeners can help with your gardening & landscaping questions virtually. Simply email your questions and photos to us and we do the rest! 

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