Citizen News Weekly

May 23, 2025

 Riverwalk Landing Anniversary, Memorial Day Ceremony, Reminders and more...
Riverwalk Landing 20 Year Anniversary

Celebrate 20 Years of Riverwalk Landing with a Fun-Filled Anniversary Weekend!
The party continues for the 20th Anniversary of Riverwalk Landing! Join us from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 23, for a free outdoor concert with Corey Pavlosky in front of Water Street Grille. While there, be sure to enter to win prizes at the Visit Yorktown tent. Several of the stores will have extended hours and offer discounts on select items. On Saturday, May 24, the fun continues with a roving magician at Yorktown Market Days from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and a roving musician at Riverwalk Landing businesses from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. The market will run from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and offer fresh produce, local art, woodwork, and more. The anniversary celebration ends with a Customer Appreciation Party at Riverwalk Restaurant from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 26. It’s a weekend you don’t want to miss!

Feel the Rhythm at the 2025 Sounds of Summer Concert Series
The 2025 Sounds of Summer concert series is underway, and we have a fantastic lineup in store with bands playing beach music, country, jazz, R&B, popular hits, and so much more! Yorktown’s free outdoor concert series runs Thursday nights from 6:30 to 9 p.m. through August 14. Grab those dancing shoes and join us at Riverwalk Landing for an evening of fun and great music!
York Hall

Memorial Day Ceremony
The public is invited to attend the York County Memorial Day Ceremony at 12 p.m. on Monday, May 26. The event will take place on the lawn of York Hall. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved indoors. Just prior to the start of the ceremony, The Fifes and Drums of York Town will march to York Hall. The ceremony will include the presentation of colors, a wreath laying, and a keynote address by Dr. Edward Boston of New Bethel Baptist Church in Yorktown. For more information, visit the Historical Committee webpage here. 

FREE Door Scope Viewers for Senior Citizens
The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office is offering a FREE home safety program for York County and Poquoson senior citizens! Through this initiative, eligible seniors can receive and have installed a Door Scope Viewer—a wide-angle peephole designed to help residents safely see who is at their door without opening it. This program is part of our continued commitment to helping our older residents feel safe, secure, and supported in their homes. For more information or to sign up, please call 757-890-3639.
Citizen News Quarterly

Your Summer Starts Here — See What’s New in Citizen News Quarterly
Get ready for a season of celebration in the latest Summer Edition of Citizen News Quarterly! We're kicking things off with Riverwalk Landing’s 20th Anniversary, featuring five days of music, food, raffles, and family fun starting May 22. Discover all the details on the Sounds of Summer Concert Series, happening every Thursday night, and mark your calendar for a star-spangled July 4th in Historic Yorktown with fireworks over the York River. Plus, catch the latest Board of Supervisors updates and more. Don’t miss this issue—summer’s waiting! Check it out online today.
Outstanding Youth Awards

York County’s Recognizes Outstanding Youth
At the May 20 Board of Supervisors meeting, four York County students received this year’s scholarship award and recognition from Chairman Sheila Noll and the Board. Awards are given in the categories of Courage, Compassion, Community Service, and Overall Achievement. See all the award winners, along with highlights of their accomplishments, here. You can also watch the Board presentation on demand. 

Help WATA Name its New Transfer Station
WATA is continuing to seek public input for the name of its new transfer center in the northern part of the County. The new transfer center, expected to be completed in Fall 2026, will provide amenities needed for both riders and bus operators, including indoor and outdoor waiting areas, a customer service center, bus information display screens, public restrooms, and six bus bays, allowing for future service expansion. The survey will be open until Monday, June 16. Submit your suggestions here. 

Additional Notes for the Week . . . The Tabb and Yorktown Libraries will be closed on Friday, May 30 for staff training. Reminder: The Public Information Meeting for the Proposed Yorktown Freight Shed Pavilion is coming up on Wednesday, May 28. Join us from 5-6:30 p.m. at 331 Water Street. Visual renderings will be available.

Please note: The Waste Management Facility — including the Citizen Drop-Off and Recycling Center — will be closed on Memorial Day, contrary to previous communications. We apologize for any confusion.
Memorial Day Closing

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 Public Affairs Manager, Kelli Tatum at 757-890-3315 or by email at kelli.tatum@yorkcounty.gov. 

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