There are lots of holiday-themed events for people of all ages to explore this week in York County. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Senior Center of York to Host a Pair of Events This Week
The Senior Center of York County is hosting two events this week, though you must be 55 or older to take part.
On Tuesday, there will be singing and tree-trimming at 9:30 a.m. The center asks that you register by today for this event. Breakfast – a Hardee’s biscuit – will be served. The tree-trimming is for the center’s tree. The Seaford Elementary School choir will perform at 10:30 a.m.
A holiday luncheon will be held Friday at 11 a.m. Registration closes by today or when space is filled. The luncheon begins with a performance by the center’s Matinee Idlers. The meal will include spaghetti and meatballs, Caesar salad, breadsticks, dessert and a beverage. A fee of $3 will be charged, and the center asks that you bring canned goods to support the York County Church Women United Emergency Food Closet.
The center is looking to populate a panel discussion at an upcoming Culture Day, so they’re asking for World War II veterans to visit the front desk at the center and fill out a brief form.
For more information or to register for one of these events, visit the center or call 898-3807. Reservations are required for every session and are accepted first come, first served. In the event of inclement weather, call the center’s hotline at 890-3516.
Yorktown Carrot Tree to Host Literary High Tea Throughout December
The Yorktown location of the Carrot Tree restaurant will host literary high tea throughout the month, including from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Food will be served, including scones and biscuits, petite quiche, tea sandwiches, dessert plates and more. The Dec. 12 tea will feature author Winette S. Jeffery of the Colonial Williamsburg Association. Dec. 19 will feature Christmas cookies. The Dec. 12 and 19 tea sessions run from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on their respective days.
Reservations are recommended as seating is limited. For pricing and information, call 988-1999.
York County Supervisors Seeking Citizens for Social Services Board, Senior Center Board
The York County Board of Supervisors is seeking applicants from York County who are interested in serving on the York-Poquoson Social Services Board and the York County Senior Center Board.
The York-Poquoson Social Services Board provides oversight for benefits and services programs and is comprised of members from each jurisdiction. It meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m.
The Senior Center Board raises funds and provides support services for operations at the Senior Center of York and is also comprised of members from each jurisdiction. It meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m.
Anyone who is interested in either board can find an application at the County Administrator’s Office in Historic Yorktown or by calling 890-3320. Applications can also be found by clicking here.
Local Musician Timothy Seaman to Perform Sunday at Gallery at York Hall
Local musician Timothy Seaman will play the hammered dulcimer from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Gallery at York Hall.
Admission is free. Call 890-4490 for more information.
Tabb Library to Host Community Information Workshop on Synthetic Drugs, Bath Salts
A community information workshop on synthetic drugs and bath salts will be held today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Tabb Library in Yorktown.
Dr. Eleanor Erwin, Director of Emergency Medicine at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, and Dave Rochard, an investigator with James City County Police and the Tri-Rivers Narcotics Taskforce, will provide information. A Q&A session will follow the presentations.
The workshop is part of an initiative called Substance Abuse Awareness Vital for Virginia Youth from Governor Robert McDonnell’s office. The initiative encourages community-based education.
Admission is free. The workshop is sponsored by the Colonial Community Criminal Justice Board, the James City County Police Department, the Tri-Rivers Narcotics Task Force, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office, the City of Poquoson Police Department and Tabb Library.
For more information about synthetic drugs and bath salts, call Jack Fitzpatrick, the criminal justice planner for the Colonial Community Criminal Justice board, at 564-2311 or e-mail him at Jack.Fitzpatrick@Jamescitycountyva.gov
