Make sure you sign up for the Sheriff’s Citizen Academy if you’re interested in learning about how deputies from the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office do their job. If the 43-hour commitment that course requires sounds like too much, consider visiting the Yorktown Art Stroll later in the month instead.
Applicants Needed for Parks and Rec Advisory Board
If Parks and Recreation sounds appealing, consider applying for appointment to the York County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
The board advises the York County Board of Supervisors on issues pertaining to parks and recreational services. The board meets on the third Thursday of every other month.
Those interested in applying for the board should visit the County Administrator’s Office at 224 Ballard St. in Yorktown. Applications can be submitted electronically by clicking here.
Registration Open for Sheriff’s Citizen Academy
Sign up now for a 43-hour training course with the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office, where you can learn how deputies do their jobs and about the criminal justice system.
Topics include 911 communications, hiring, training, policies and procedures, criminal investigations, criminal law, DUI investigations, family violence, narcotics enforcement, tactical operations, hostage negotiations, jail operations and firearms use.
The course is open to all York County and Poquoson residents who are at least 18 years old. You must pass a background check.
The class runs from Sept. 23 to Dec. 9. To sign up, download an application by clicking here. Call 890-3639 or 890-3642 with any questions.
Mark Your Calendar for Yorktown Art Stroll
The second annual Yorktown Art Stroll is set for 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 29.
The event pairs local businesses with local artists, allowing you the chance to walk through Yorktown and check out local artwork for sale inside local businesses. Participants include Riverwalk Landing and the Freight Shed.
The artists will be on site to interact with the public at this free event. You’ll get a chance to see all manner of paintings, glass, drawings, photography, jewelry, pottery, painted furniture, basketry and turned wood.
Sponsors include The Yorktown Arts Foundation, the York County Arts Commission and York County.
Artists who are interested in participating should e-mail Mary Grimsley at [email protected]
Don’t Miss September Senior Center Events
The AARP Hunger Drive began Sunday. Bring your nonperishable food items to the Senior Center through Sept. 15 to help fight hunger in the area.
Register with the Senior Center by Friday for the Swap Exchange & Coffee, an event that invites you to bring whatever you can find, such as a coupon, recipe, joke, sports trading card or idea to a morning coffee meet with others. The event runs from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 16 and will feature donuts and coffee from Starbucks.
Registration is now open for six-week computer classes, which start Sept. 17. Space is limited, so call 898-3807 to register today.
You can also register for an AARP Driver Safety Program, which takes place on the afternoons of Sept. 23 and Sept. 24. Many car insurance providers offer a discount if you take the course. The fee is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. The class does not require you to get behind the wheel.
Skate, Rattle & Roll Resumes
Visit Dare Elementary School on Fridays for family roller skating. The first session, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. is for grades K through 5. The second session, from 9 to 11 p.m., is for middle school students.
Admission is $5 including skate rentals. Rollerblade or inline skate rentals cost $3. Snacks will be on sale.
For more information, call 890-3500.
