YPSO Back To School Supply Drive
The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office has announced its annual School Supply Drive and is seeking the public’s help to ensure every student starts the school year with the essentials.
The drive runs Aug. 5-9 and items can be dropped off inside the Sheriff’s Office lobby throughout the week. Additionally, the Crime Prevention trailer will be at the Tabb Walmart on Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
New school supplies, including backpacks, notebooks, pens and markers are needed. Once collected, all items are donated to the York County School Division.
RetirePath Virginia Marks First Anniversary with 10,000 Accounts
The Commonwealth said it has more people saving for their retirement thanks to RetirePath Virginia. In the program’s first year, 10,000 private-sector workers automatically contributed a portion of their paycheck to their own Individual Retirement Account (IRA) – collectively saving close to $5 million.
RetirePath gives eligible employers a simple way to help their employees save for the future, with no employer fees, no fiduciary responsibility, and minimal administrative requirements. Under state law, Virginia businesses with 25 or more eligible employees and operating for more than two years are required to either register for RetirePath or offer their own qualified retirement plan.
About 1,000 Virginia employers registered for RetirePath in the program’s first year, according to the Commonwealth.
RetirePath is voluntary for employees. Individuals who are self-employed or don’t work for an employer registered with RetirePath can open an account today.
Library of Virginia to Bring Mobile Programming Van to the Hampton Public Library
The Library of Virginia will bring its mobile programming van, LVA On the Go, to the Hampton Public Library on Friday, Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
LVA On the Go, which debuted last year, is continuing its statewide tour in 2024, bringing some of the Library’s vast resources and programming across the Commonwealth. The visits are designed to increase awareness of the Library’s collections and resources and strengthen ties to the community, according to the Library of Virginia.
Attendees at the Hampton Public Library can register for a Library account, discuss regional and family history and discover research and educational materials from the Library of Virginia. Workshops will include Remaking Virginia (the post-Civil War Reconstruction era in Virginia) at 11:30 a.m., LVA Digital Resources (registering for a Library account, using our research materials) at 1:30 p.m. and African American Genealogy at 2 p.m.
For more information, visit edu.lva.virginia.gov/lva-on-
JCC Social Services to Close Early Aug. 6 for Staff Development, Reopen Aug. 7
The James City County Department of Social Services office will close on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 1:30 p.m. for staff development, the county announced. The office will reopen on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 8 a.m.
The agency drop box located in the parking lot of the James City County Human Services Center, 5249 Olde Towne Road, can be used to leave applications and other paperwork.
To report suspected child abuse or neglect, call the Child Abuse hotline 757-259-3201. To report suspected adult abuse, neglect or exploitation, call the Adult Abuse hotline 757-259-3115.
Voicemail messages left on the eligibility line — 757-259-3131 — will be returned on Aug. 7. Reports on changes and applications are also accepted on the CommonHelp website at commonhelp.virginia.gov.
Free Screenings and Affordable Immunizations at Walmart Wellness Day in Virginia
Nearly 4,600 pharmacies in Virginia and nationwide are hosting Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wellness Day events will feature the following health resources, administered by qualified pharmacy and Vision Center teams:
- Free health screenings, including glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, BMI and vision screenings (select locations)
- Affordable immunizations, including COVID-19, flu, HPV, pneumonia, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), varicella (chicken pox/shingles), whooping cough (TDAP), Hep A and B and more
- Wellness resources plus the opportunity to talk with pharmacists
To find a free event in your neighborhood, visit Walmart.com/wellnesshub.
Emerson Recognized for Providing over 1,800 Hours of Service in Past Year
Gloucester’s Community Engagement and Public Information Department hosted the county’s first Joint Volunteer Appreciation Dinner July 18 at the American Legion Post #75, White Marsh.
Over 60 volunteers who give their time to multiple county departments such as the Library, Parks, Recreation & Tourism, Animal Control, Emergency Management, and Community Engagement were recognized.
Joyce Emerson, who has volunteered 1,825 hours over the past year to help in the Animal Shelter, was honored as the county’s top volunteer during the event.
Sponsors for the event included Miller’s Services and Chesapeake Bank.
York County: Waste Management Center to Close Early on Aug. 3
The York County Solid Waste Management Center will close at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug 3.
This closure will include:
- Citizen Drop Off Center
- Recycling Center
- Transfer Station
- VPPSA Compost Facility
Operations will resume on Monday, Aug. 5, and the county thanks residents for their patience and understanding.
YPSO Identity Theft and Scams Class
The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office will hold a presentation Tuesday, Aug. 20, on how to recognize and avoid Scams and Identity Theft.
- Common types of scams
- How to spot red flags
- Steps to take if you’ve been targeted
The event takes place from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Office located at 159 Goodwin Neck Road in Yorktown.
York County is Utilizing FlashVote as Additional Tool to Gather Public Input
York County is working with FlashVote to engage the community and gather input from residents to help County officials inform their decisions.
“One of the Board of Supervisors’ main objectives is ensuring the County staff seeks additional ways to gather public input,” said Mark Bellamy, County Administrator. “We are hopeful that FlashVote will be an asset in this endeavor.”
Residents are encouraged to sign up at flashvote.com/
Free Community Car Wash Aug. 24
A free community car wash will be held Saturday, Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at the C&F Bank located at the corner of Olde Towne Road and Longhill Road, across from 7-11.
This car wash is organized by a collective of different churches in the community that have partnered with the Greater Williamsburg Movement (GWM). Organizers said the event is an opportunity for all Christian churches from all denominations to demonstrate Unity amongst all denominational lines and serve others in the communities of Williamsburg, Lightfoot, Norge and Toano.
All cars will be washed and vacuumed, and food and refreshments will be provided for those who’d like to chat while their vehicle is being washed. Personnel will also be available to share about GWM and the desire of the participating churches to “reach out and love on” those in the community.
