May 21, 2021

Live Outdoor Concerts Return to Riverwalk Landing June 3!
Nothing says summer like concerts at the Yorktown waterfront! We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Sounds of Summer series kicking off Thursday, June 3 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. with The Tidewater Drive Band. Families of all ages are invited to bring their blankets and chairs and grab a seat near the Riverwalk Landing Performance stage for a night of fun. Performances will take place through August 12 (with the exception of July 1) as a way to bring the community together for free outdoor entertainment. Arrive early to grab dinner at any of Historic Yorktown's amazing restaurants. Water Street Grille will also be set up near the venue with several to-go options. Under new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, those who are fully vaccinated are not required to wear masks, although individuals who are not yet vaccinated are still strongly encouraged to do so. Anyone displaying COVID-19 symptoms, or who has been in contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus within 14 days, is not permitted to enter. Hand sanitizer stations will be available in multiple locations throughout the venue and there will be routine cleaning and disinfection in high contact/traffic areas throughout the event.  For complete details including this year’s lineup of great bands, read this week’s press release.
 
Register Your Child for One of our Summer Programs
Parks and Recreation has great summer programs for kindergartners up to sixth grade!  Summer Art Camps are for grades 1 through 6 and held at Tabb Middle School:  3D Structure and Sculpture, June 21-24; 2D Studio Drawing and Painting, July 26-29, and Entwined: Fabric and Fiber, August 9-12. Registration ends June 11.    Field Trip Fever complements the Summer Fun Camp and is also open to children grades 1 through 6. This fully supervised program is held at Coventry, Grafton Bethel, and Magruder elementary schools and is two sessions:  Fridays, July 2-30 (registration ends June 18) and Monday-Friday, August 2-6 (registration ends July 16).    This year’s “Safety Town” is a LIVE Webinar featuring safety lessons for pre-kindergartners. The mini-town returns to teach traffic and pedestrian safety in person at York Middle School. After registering your child for the program, you can pick your time slot for your child to “ride the town.”  Registration begins Monday, May 24, for County residents and Tuesday, June 1, for residents of other localities.  For more information about all these programs, or to register, visit Parks and Recreation’s website.
 

“Get Outside Kit” for Kids Available from York/Poquoson Cooperative Extension
All you need to do to get your free “Get Outside Kit” is visit two parks and two gardens in York County or Poquoson, take a selfie, and bring them to the office located in Washington Square Shopping Center (5338 George Washington Memorial Hwy) from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, May 24-June 11. Click through for a flyer listing parks and gardens!  Supplies are limited.
 
Become a Master Gardener in 2021
You can learn more about gardening and can make a difference in your community by becoming a Master Gardener! This 12-week virtual course begins August 18 and continues through November 10 on Wednesday evenings. Visit the Cooperative Extension website for details about course fees and to register.
 
Senior Citizens Invited to Join HEAL Program
Take control of your health and register now for this free health series held Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 8-29, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center (5314 George Washington Memorial Hwy).  The award-winning Literacy for Life HEAL Program helps adults increase their knowledge of current health care topics, medical terminology, and standard processes. Learn how to describe symptoms, read and understand medicine instructions, use Urgent Care instead of the ED when appropriate, how to properly complete medical forms, and more. Register by June 4 online or by calling the Senior Center at (757) 890-3444.

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

Wednesday, May 26 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Grafton School Complex