May 7, 2021

It's All About Wellness at Market Days, Select Senior Center Clinics Now Accepting Walk-Ins, Restaurant Revitalization Fund Now Open

Need the COVID-19 Vaccine?  View Senior Center’s Clinic Schedule Online
Since clinic operations started at the Senior Center of York at the end of January, clinic staff have administered over 9,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine!  This important work continues over the next several weeks, including some days that accept Walk-Ins!  The schedule is available on the County’s COVID-19 Connection and includes the vaccine that is being administered each day and whether these are first or second dose clinics. Cheers to those folks – employees and volunteers – who have been working these clinics to keep us all safe. 

Restaurant Revitalization Fund Now Open for Local Eateries 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. The Small Business Association’s new Restaurant Revitalization Fund is an important tool, just launched, to help an important part of our local economy.  Check the COVID-19 Business Resources on their website 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 or call (757) 890-3717.
 
It’s All About Wellness at this Week’s Market Days
Tomorrow’s Wellness Market will have you jumping for joy!  Shop your favorite vendors and learn to improve your health and well-being with programs, resources, and more. Gather fitness information on customized instructor-led programs and personal training; nutrition and consultation; prevention screenings; foster parenting; summer camps; and free health screenings. Giveaways and special activities add to the fun.  Along with our regular vendors, you’ll be able to visit with representatives from local health and wellness centers, youth services groups, and our very own Parks & Recreation and Mosquito Control!  This event is free and open to the public….and held rain or shine. More information is available on the Yorktown Market Days website.

Don’t Miss Movies in the Parks
Next Saturday, May 15, Movies in the Parks moves to Charles Brown Park for “The BFG,” which stands for “big friendly giant.”  This rated PG movie begins just after sunset on the baseball field and is free!  Concessions are available for purchase.  Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. In case of inclement weather, check the Parks and Recreation website or call the Rainout Line at (757) 890-3501, ext. 31.  Also on the calendar….Bingo at the Senior Center and registration for Baseball Camp for kids in grades 2-8.  Visit the website for details!
 
Great Jobs in the Great Outdoors
Who's looking for a summer gig? We have great opportunities to come work with us at York County and make some money while enjoying time outdoors! We have part-time openings in Parks and Recreation for Summer Fun staff, Instructors, and Facilities Supervisors. Our Tourism team is looking for event support and those great folks in Public Works are in need of a few more seasonal staff. Complete job listings and employment application are available on the Human Resources website. 

A Few More Notes for the Week…..Household Chemical Collection, Computer Recycling, and Paper Shredding are tomorrow, May 8, on County Drive (off Goodwin Neck Road). Bring your items between 8 and noon and remain in your car! Staff will help unload your items.     Reminder:  2020 Individual Virginia State Income Tax filing due date has been extended to May 17. That includes any state tax payments due. For more information, please visit the Commissioner of the Revenue’s website.    Mark your calendar:  This year’s Clean the Bay Day is a six-day litter clean-up event beginning Monday, May 31, and lasting through Saturday, June 5! More information is available on the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s website or call York County Waste Management at (757) 890-3780.

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.