🌱 Have you seen these two missing Yorktown women or their blue Corolla?
Hi there, Yorktown! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Have you seen these two missing Yorktown women or their blue Corolla?
- Why this free scenic drive ends so powerfully in Yorktown
Also on today's calendar: Pirates Invade Yorktown Weekend.
Friendly reminder: know of a great event coming up in Yorktown or nearby? Post it to the Yorktown calendar! Did you know it's free to post locally? It's also inexpensive to share to nearby towns. 📅
Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cricially Missing Adult Alert issued for two York County women (13newsnow.com) — Authorities have issued a critically missing adult alert from Yorktown for 99-year-old Juanita Chandler and 76-year-old Alberta Chandler, last seen early Sunday on Chandler Lane. Police believe they may be traveling in a blue 2022 Toyota Corolla with Virginia plate SYG-2844, and say their disappearance poses a credible threat to their health and safety. 
• This Stunning Virginia Parkway Connects Three Of America's Most Historic Sites (familydestinationsguide.com) — Yorktown is highlighted as the triumphant endpoint of the Colonial Parkway, where American independence was secured and sweeping York River views reward the drive. This feature walks you through the 23-mile National Park Service route linking Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown, explaining its history, scenery, and seasonal beauty while encouraging a slow, reflective trip through Virginia’s Historic Triangle.
📸 Around Yorktown
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Upcoming Events in
Yorktown
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★ Featured events ★
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Yorktown Book Club
Yorktown Library, 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown
6:30 pm
Wednesday April 8
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Other local events
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Pirates Invade Yorktown Weekend
Riverwalk Landing , 331 Water St , Yorktown
9:00 am
Saturday April 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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EDA Transaction Committee Meeting
Hampton, VA Calendar , 1 Franklin Street , Hampton
8:30 am -
EDA Transaction Committee Meeting "CANCELLED"
Hampton, VA Calendar , 1 Franklin Street , Hampton
8:30 am -
Electoral Board Meeting
Williamsburg, VA Calendar , 401 Lafayette Street , Williamsburg
1:00 pm -
STEAM: Foolin’ Around! at Poquoson Public Library (Poquoson)
Poquoson Public Library , 500 City Hall Ave , Poquoson
2:00 pm -
Planning Commission Meeting
Newport News, VA Calendar , Behind City Hall 2400 Washington Ave , Newport News
2:00 pm -
Kids First - Court mandated 4-hour class - Wednesday
Hampton, VA Calendar
5:00 pm -
Childbirth - Let's Get Ready!
Hampton, VA Calendar , Sentara CarePlex Hospital, Meeting Room 1 3000 Coliseum Drive , Hampton
5:30 pm -
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
Poquoson, VA Calendar
5:30 pm -
24/7 Dads
Hampton, VA Calendar , Mallory Elementary School (Playgroup Room) 331 Big Bethel Road , Hampton
6:00 pm -
Community Meetings For One City One Future Comprehensive Plan
Newport News, VA Calendar , 15198 Warwick Blvd. , Newport News
6:00 pm
Wednesday April 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Sandshrew, a cat who went missing in Hampton, VA, has been safely reunited with their family after 8 hours, 15 minutes. Message from Owner: "Went… (Nextdoor Little Bay Ave) - I need 😫 help.
I have a Chihuahua and Pappilion mix. She's acting really strange. At first she wasn't popping so I took her to the vet. Spent $300 for them to… (Nextdoor Yorktown)
- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. posted a job opening for Sanitation Operator in Newport News. Apply here.
- Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Overnight Custodial Services Worker - High Liner Foods in Newport News. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yorktown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Newport News
- Newport News piers to reopen fall 2027, summer 2028 after rebuild (13newsnow.com)
- Newport News $1.2 billion budget plan to offer new form of targeted tax relief (pilotonline.com)
- Two Vice Presidents Named at HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (dredgewire.com)
Williamsburg
- Musical swing set in Williamsburg gives residents, visitors a chance to play (pilotonline.com)
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