The first full week of fall is behind us. Elections are drawing near, so make sure you’ve registered to vote! If you’re interested in participating in the political process at the local government level, consider applying for the new seat on the Williamsburg Regional Library’s Board of Trustees. Read on for details.
Applications Now Being Accepted for Library Board of Trustees
The York County Board of Supervisors recently approved a contract with the Williamsburg Regional Library with the aim of allowing upper county citizens access to library services — the contract stipulates a York County member on the Board of Trustees.
The job requires two to three hours per month to prepare for and hold meetings. Responsibilities include hiring the library’s director, evaluating the performance on an annual basis, reviewing and approving a budget for operations, overseeing expenditures of library money and establishing library policies.
Anyone interested in applying for the job should visit the County Administrator’s Office at 224 Ballard St. or click here.
Oct. 15 is the Last Day to Register to Vote
The last day to register to vote in November’s election is Oct. 15. The York County ballot for the Nov. 5 election includes governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and a member of the Virginia House of Delegates.
In order to vote, Virginia law requires citizens to register in the precinct in which they live. Qualified residents are those who will be 18 years old on or before Nov. 5.
The deadline to update registration information is also Oct. 15. To change an address, complete sign and submit a voter registration application or vote card. If a citizen’s address has changed, they should update their address to ensure he or she remains qualified to vote.
The following places in the county will accept registrations or updates:
- Voter Registrar’s Office at the County Administration Building, 224 Ballard St. in Yorktown
- Tabb Library, 100 Long Green Blvd.
- Yorktown Library, 8500 George Washington Memorial Highway (Route 17)
- Griffen-Yeates Center, 1490 Government Road in Upper York County
Absentee voting has already begun. For those who will be out of town or cannot visit their polling place due to illness or disability should submit their absentee ballot by mail, email or fax by 5 p.m. Oct. 29.
For more information on the election, call the Registrar’s Office at 890-3440.
Don’t Miss the 2013 White Elephant Party at Senior Center of York
The Senior Center of York is hosting its 2013 White Elephant, Bake Sale and Craft Fair and the public is invited to donate or participate.
All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the Senior Center’s programming. Donations other than food items will be accepted at the center from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. weekdays; baked goods will be accepted from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 or at 8:30 a.m. the day of the sale. Bake sale items may not require heating or refrigeration.
Donations for the sale should be tagged with a suggested sale price.
The Senior Center of York will host this event from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Oct. 12, at its location in the Washington Square Shopping Center at 5314 George Washington Memorial Hwy.
Limited item pick up may be available. For more information, call the Senior Center at 757-898-3807.
Fall Landscape Extravaganza
The Virginia Cooperative Extension-York/Poquoson Office will sponsor the annual Fall Landscape Extravaganza, to be held beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Yorkminster Presbyterian Church at 6218 George Washington Memorial Hwy.
Sign-in begins at 8:30 a.m., orientation takes place at 9 a.m. Two blocks of educational programs will be held concurrently at 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
Classes include:
- Ten Plant Problems in Tidewater – Mike Andruczyk, Extension Agent, Chesapeake
- Art in the Garden – Bill Smoot, Fred Heutte Center, Norfolk
- New and Underused Plants – Eric Bailey, Landscapes by Eric
- Landscaping for Good Bugs – Dan Nortman, Extension Agent, York/Poquoson
- Create a Living Flower Arrangement with Layers of Bulbs ($30 fee) – Brent Heath, Brent and Becky’s Bulbs
- Landscaping Basics – Helen Janele, Eco-Scapes Design
This event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited so early registration is recommended. Registration materials are available online. For more information, call 757-890-4940.
Sketching in the Field
Local contemporary botanical artist Linda Miller will lead sketching in the field from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday at New Quarter Park.
Miller will offer tips on field illustration technique as participants practice sketching from nature. Participants should bring a sketch pad, pencil and eraser, a folding chair or stool. Hats are recommended to prevent glare.
Participation is free but registration is required. To register, call 757-890-3513.
Click here to read an article about Linda Miller and her approach to botanical art.
