Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale with Yorktown Onions 
Time again to shop some great bargains on locally grown plants and flowers, including the famous Yorktown Onions. The York-Poquoson Master Gardeners host this annual sale happening next Saturday, May 3, 8:00 a.m. until noon at the York Learning Garden, 301 Goodwin Neck Road.  Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own boxes, wagons, or carts to carry all their purchases. Shop for Annuals, Perennials, Shrubs, Trees, Native Plants, and Yorktown Onions. Cash and Check Only.  All proceeds fund local Master Gardener projects. 

Household Chemical Collection, Computer Recycling, Paper Shredding
VPPSA’s first York County household chemical collection event of 2025 will take place on Saturday, May 10, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at 105 Service Dr. (enter from County Drive off of Goodwin Neck Road).  Acceptable materials are those typically found in a home environment, such as household maintenance and cleaning products, paints, fuels, automotive chemicals, and lawn and garden products. Many computer items are also accepted at this event:  Computers; Desktop and laptop computers, servers, computer monitors, cell phones, computer wiring, desktop printers including multifunction printers or “All in Ones”, fax machines, and desktop photocopiers and scanners. Televisions are not accepted. At the collection, A VPPSA employee will ask which city or county you live in, and what materials you’ve brought.  Proof of residency may be required.  VPPSA staff will unload your vehicle. Please stay in your vehicle unless requested to do otherwise. Visit VPPSA.org for more information on acceptable and unacceptable materials.

In addition to the services listed above, a shredding truck will be provided for citizens to bring up to five boxes of paperwork to be destroyed.  

Community Survey in the Works
York County is gearing up to participate in The National Community Survey (The NCS) developed by National Research Center at Polco. The survey helps capture opinions on the economy, mobility, community design, utilities, safety, natural environment, inclusivity, engagement, and other elements of York County's overall livability. Results will be used to access the County’s strengths, areas of improvement, and what matters most to residents. 

Randomly selected households, reflecting the current demographics, are receiving survey invitations, via mail, over the next few weeks. Households that receive an invitation are asked to follow the enclosed instructions and complete the survey. In a few weeks, the survey becomes available to the entire community and all residents will have the opportunity to share their input. 

 Additional Notes for the Week . . . Mark your calendar - Safety Town registration begins May 5 at 8:15 a.m. for residents and May 12 at 8:15 a.m. for non-residents. Volunteers still needed.  Find out more at www.yorkcounty.gov/safetytown.  Registration for 4-H Junior Summer Camp held August 4-8 at the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center is now open. Visit the York/Poquoson Cooperative Extension office website for details.  The Board of Supervisors will vote on the adoption of the FY2026 Budget at the May 6 meeting, 6 p.m. in York Hall.