This week, York County government offices have limited hours due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there’s a pair of events at New Quarter Park, some valuable holiday safety reminders and you can check out a new collection of graphic novels at Tabb Library.
County Offices to Close for Thanksgiving Holiday
York County offices and courts will observe special hours because of the Thanksgiving holiday.
York County Public libraries will close Wednesday at 5 p.m. and will remain closed Thursday and Friday. York County Courts and the Virginia Cooperative Extension will close at noon Wednesday and will also remain closed Thursday and Friday.
County Government Offices, York-Poquoson Social Services and the Waste Management Center Administration will all be closed Thursday and Friday.
Garbage collection will be pushed back a day due to the holiday. Garbage collection normally scheduled for Thursday will be collected Friday, and normally scheduled Friday collection will be pushed to Saturday.
Recycling usually collected Thursday will be collected Saturday. Residents who are affected by the change in schedule should place their recycling bins at the curb by 7 a.m. Saturday.
York County Issues Holiday Safety Reminders
York County has an important message for anyone planning on frying a turkey for Thanksgiving: Be careful.
Make sure to use fryers outside at a safe distance from buildings or any combustible materials. Never let children or pets come near, and be absolutely sure that the turkey is thawed as water causes oil to spill over the sides of the fryer, which can cause a fire or even an explosion.
The National Turkey Federation recommends leaving the turkey in the refrigerator for approximately 24 hours for every five pounds of weight.
As always, in case of a fire, make sure you’re at a safe distance and be sure to call 911 immediately.
More information about staying safe while frying turkey can be found here.
General information about staying safe over the holiday season can be found here.
Williamsburg Bird Club to host Weekend Bird Walk at New Quarter Park
Bill Williams, a member of the Williamsburg Bird Club and director of education with the William & Mary Center for Conservation Biology, will host a Thanksgiving weekend bird walk Saturday at New Quarter Park.
The walk begins at 7 a.m. at the New Quarter Park parking lot and will run until 9 a.m. Binoculars and guides are available to be borrowed. The walk will feature waterfowl and birds of prey at Queens Creek and then songbirds in woodlands and a meadow.
Anyone with questions should contact York County Parks and Recreation at 890-3500 or New Quarter Park at 890-5840.
Local Astronomy Club Invites Public to View the Sky
The NASA Langley Exchange Skywatchers Astronomy Club will hold a public viewing session from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at New Quarter Park.
Items on display through club viewing equipment—the public is asked to refrain from bringing their own viewing equipment—will include the Moon, Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and a double star cluster.
The club asks that members of the public who wish to attend dim their headlights when approaching the sky watching area. Call 890-5840 for additional information or in the event of inclement weather.
Over 200 Graphic Novels Added to Tabb Library Collection
Over 200 graphic novels were recently added to the Tabb Library’s collection. Genres include fantasy, romance, classics and mysteries. The collection includes single stories and compilations of stories that were previously serialized. The collection can be found behind the reference desk. The new additions and featured titles can be found at the book kiosk in the center of the library, next to the public computers.
