Welcome to York Parks and Recreation Department's 2007-2008 Fall, Winter and Spring Programs!

The York Parks and Recreation Department, is pleased to once again host this Halloween event to be held Friday, October 26th, 2007 at Village Elementary School. Included in the nights' events are a costume parade (parade starts at the Town Hall at 4:30p.m.), a Halloween Hop, with great music, and snacks. This event is sure to have something for everyone in the family. Start planning those costumes now and be sure to join us!

Children through age 12 (and their families) are welcome to join the Parks and Recreation Department, at the York Public Library with Santa, December 1st, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., for juice, muffins, doughnuts, and other breakfast nibbles. Children have the opportunity to write and mail their wish lists to Santa. He has promised us, that with the help of his elves, he'll return the correspondence. Your visit with Santa is on us, enjoy! You are welcome to take your own personal photos with Santa.

Ballet New England proudly presents "Nutcracker: In A Nutshell." This special 45-minute abbreviated version of "The Nutcracker" is suitable for younger children and their families. A perfect introduction to this holiday tradition, "Nutcracker : In A Nutshell" will feature narration along with selected variations from the main stage production.

There will be a meet/greet directly following the performance in the High School cafeteria. Join us!!

‘Twas the Night Before the Festival …. and The Polar Express is coming to town!

Kick off the Festival of Lights celebration by joining us, in your pajamas for this Polar Express Event. Your evening begins with a” trolley express” ride through scenic York Beach . We’ll venture to the Nubble Lighthouse to view it’s spectacular Christmas Lights. The backdrop of the Lighted Nubble is the perfect spot for the telling of the classic Chris Van Allsburg story THE POLAR EXPRESS. Upon our return, we invite you to join us in the beautifully decorated Inn at Long Sands for some of Santa’s favorites; hot chocolate and cookies. We might even be lucky enough to have a visitor join us at the Inn (hint: he’ll be dressed in red!). This is an evening your family won’t want to miss; maybe you’ll even be chosen to receive the first gift of Christmas!

SPACE IS VERY LIMITED FOR THIS EVENT AND REGISTRATION IS A MUST! DUE TO SPACE RESTRICTIONS, RESIDENTS ONLY PLEASE!

Special thanks to Joshua’s Book of Dreams for donating a hardcopy of THE POLAR EXPRESS to be read and raffled at each session of this event and to the Inn at Long Sands for their gracious hospitality.

We invite you to join us for this spectacular community event as we kick off the holiday season with the Annual Lighting of the Nubble on Saturday, November 24th, 2007. Festivities get underway at 5:00 p.m. at Sohier Park with entertainment including the York High School Chamber Singers. The event includes traditional Christmas Melodies along with Kiddie Carols - something for the whole family. The United Divers of New Hampshire will once again, plan to raise the lighted tree from the ocean, we’ll have the ever popular visit from Santa who arrives by way of a York Beach Fire Dept. ladder truck and we’ll count down, together, the seconds before the Lighthouse is lit and adorned in it’s holiday lights. There’s plenty of hot chocolate and cookies for all, so we hope you’ll mark your calendar and plan to join us for this free community event. A COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE SERVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. THE SHUTTLE WILL RUN FROM ELLIS PARK IN SHORT SANDS BEACH FROM 3:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Join us in York's' Holiday Season Festival of Lights Parade. This event starts the holiday season on Saturday, December 1st at 4:30 p.m. Applications are available at the York Parks and Recreation Office and at the Old York Historical Society. All are welcome!!!

The Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring the 15th Annual Christmas in July celebration on Sunday, July 27th. Our summer residents and vacationers will have a chance to see the Nubble as it appears each year during the Christmas season. A spectacular view from Sohier Park features the keeper’s house and tower entirely outlined in white lights. The Seacoast Wind Ensemble, beginning at 8:00 pm, will provide entertainment.

The York Days Craft Fair will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 2nd and 3rd from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. We would like to welcome both artisans and shoppers to participate in the display of crafts and entertainment. Live family entertainment, food, pottery, crafts, jewelry, paintings, dried flowers, and clothing are just a few of the attractions. Artisan applications are available at the Parks and Recreation Department.

A Highlight to the York Days Celebration

The fireworks show and concert by the Bedford Big Band will kick off the Final York Days weekend on August 3rd beginning at 7:00 pm with the concert. Fireworks will follow at dark at Short Sands Beach . Fundraisers and donations from business establishments and individuals support the York Days program and fireworks display.

Fireworks Rain Date:

YORK DAYS CO-ED SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

DOWNLOAD 2007 SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

DIRECTIONS TO VES AND YHS FIELDS

Dig out those bats and balls and spend the weekend at the

York High School and Village Elementary School softball fields. This will be a double elimination tournament limited to 8 teams. Each team will have a maximum of 15 players, four of which will be female. ASA rules will govern all play. Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams, so get your team together and we’ll see you Saturday, July 28th

REGISTRATION DATES: May 31st – July 20th

REGISTRATION FEE: $150.00 per team

Mail-in registration.

DOWNLOAD YORK DAYS SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION FORM.

BOSTON RED SOX VS NEW YORK YANKEES

SOLD OUT

WE ARE SELLING RAFFLE TICKETS - TRIP FOR 4 - SEE DETAILS BELOW

AT YANKEES STADIUM

SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2008 - Tickets are $109.00 per person

Plan to join us for the last Red Sox series ever at Yankee Stadium (new stadium scheduled to open spring of 2009).

Price includes game ticket, motor coach transportation with C&J Trailways and driver gratiuity. (Bus will depart Portsmouth NH at 6:00 a.m. - location To Be Announced).

6:00 am bus departs Portsmouth, NH

10:30 - 11:30ish - (time permitting with traffic, etc - time in historic monument park, Center Field - closes one hour before game time.

1:00pm - game time (subject to change)

10:00 p.m. approximate return time to Portsmouth, NH.

Participants are invited to bring coolers with food on the bus, however the bus will plan to make one stop on each of the trips for food and stretching. For more information or to reserve tickets - contact us at 363-1040 - Visa and MasterCard accepted.

TICKETS ARE LIMITED - don't hesitate to register.

250 RAFFLE TICKETS FOR SALE APRIL 1ST

RED SOX VS YANKEES AT YANKEE STADIUM - SAT. JULY 5, 2008

$20.00 EACH - INCLUDES 4 TICKETS - ROUND TRIP TRANSPORTATION FOR 4 TO LAST RED SOX/YANKEES GAME PLAYED IN YANKEE STADIUM






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Costume Parade and Halloween Hop EVENT DATE: Friday, October 26th, 2007 COST: FREE LOCATION: Town Hall/Parade, Village Elementary School/Hop DAY: Friday TIME: Costume Parade at 4:30 p.m. – events to follow The York Parks and Recreation Department, is pleased to once again host this Halloween event to be held Friday, October 26th, 2007 at Village Elementary School. Included in the nights' events are a costume parade (parade starts at the Town Hall at 4:30p.m.), a Halloween Hop, with great music, and snacks. This event is sure to have something for everyone in the family. Start planning those costumes now and be sure to join us! Breakfast with Santa & Holiday Stories REGISTRATION DATES: None COST: FREE - There is no charge for this event! LOCATION: York Public Library DAY: Saturday, December 1st, 2007 TIME: 8:00 - 10:00 am Breakfast goodies provided Children through age 12 (and their families) are welcome to join the Parks and Recreation Department, at the York Public Library with Santa, December 1st, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., for juice, muffins, doughnuts, and other breakfast nibbles. Children have the opportunity to write and mail their wish lists to Santa. He has promised us, that with the help of his elves, he'll return the correspondence. Your visit with Santa is on us, enjoy! You are welcome to take your own personal photos with Santa. Nutcracker with Ballet New England REGISTRATION DATES: Tickets on sale at Ballet New England – Call 1-603-430-9309 for reservations COST: $8.00 Adults/$5.00 children/$20.00 family and $5.00 per ticket for groups of 10 or more. LOCATION: York High School Auditorium DAY: Sunday, December 2nd, 2007 TIME: 2:00pm Ballet New England proudly presents "Nutcracker: In A Nutshell." This special 45-minute abbreviated version of "The Nutcracker" is suitable for younger children and their families. A perfect introduction to this holiday tradition, "Nutcracker : In A Nutshell" will feature narration along with selected variations from the main stage production. There will be a meet/greet directly following the performance in the High School cafeteria. Join us!! ‘Twas the Night Before the Festival …. and The Polar Express is coming to town! POLAR EXPRESS IS FULL - - ALL TIME SLOTS Kick off the Festival of Lights celebration by joining us, in your pajamas for this Polar Express Event. Your evening begins with a” trolley express” ride through scenic York Beach . We’ll venture to the Nubble Lighthouse to view it’s spectacular Christmas Lights. The backdrop of the Lighted Nubble is the perfect spot for the telling of the classic Chris Van Allsburg story THE POLAR EXPRESS. Upon our return, we invite you to join us in the beautifully decorated Inn at Long Sands for some of Santa’s favorites; hot chocolate and cookies. We might even be lucky enough to have a visitor join us at the Inn (hint: he’ll be dressed in red!). This is an evening your family won’t want to miss; maybe you’ll even be chosen to receive the first gift of Christmas! SPACE IS VERY LIMITED FOR THIS EVENT AND REGISTRATION IS A MUST! DUE TO SPACE RESTRICTIONS, RESIDENTS ONLY PLEASE! REGISTRATION DATES: Ongoing, however space is limited DATE: Friday evening, November 30th TIME: 4:00 P.M., 5:00 PM OR 6:00 PM LOCATION: The Inn at Long Sands COST: $12.00 per person Special thanks to Joshua’s Book of Dreams for donating a hardcopy of THE POLAR EXPRESS to be read and raffled at each session of this event and to the Inn at Long Sands for their gracious hospitality. The Annual Lighting of the Nubble We invite you to join us for this spectacular community event as we kick off the holiday season with the Annual Lighting of the Nubble on Saturday, November 24th, 2007. Festivities get underway at 5:00 p.m. at Sohier Park with entertainment including the York High School Chamber Singers. The event includes traditional Christmas Melodies along with Kiddie Carols - something for the whole family. The United Divers of New Hampshire will once again, plan to raise the lighted tree from the ocean, we’ll have the ever popular visit from Santa who arrives by way of a York Beach Fire Dept. ladder truck and we’ll count down, together, the seconds before the Lighthouse is lit and adorned in it’s holiday lights. There’s plenty of hot chocolate and cookies for all, so we hope you’ll mark your calendar and plan to join us for this free community event. A COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE SERVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. THE SHUTTLE WILL RUN FROM ELLIS PARK IN SHORT SANDS BEACH FROM 3:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Festival of Lights Parade Join us in York's' Holiday Season Festival of Lights Parade. This event starts the holiday season on Saturday, December 1st at 4:30 p.m. Applications are available at the York Parks and Recreation Office and at the Old York Historical Society. All are welcome!!! DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS BROCHURE YORK DAYS 2008 JULY 25, 2008 - AUGUST 3, 2008 York Days 5K Road Race - Sunday, July 27, 2008 Christmas in July - Lighting of the Nubble - Sunday, July 27, 2008 York Days Craft Fair - Saturday and Sunday, August 2nd and 3rd, 2008 York Days Fireworks - Sunday, August 3, 2008 CHRISTMAS IN JULY - Annual Lighting of the Nubble The Parks and Recreation Department will be sponsoring the 15th Annual Christmas in July celebration on Sunday, July 27th. Our summer residents and vacationers will have a chance to see the Nubble as it appears each year during the Christmas season. A spectacular view from Sohier Park features the keeper’s house and tower entirely outlined in white lights. The Seacoast Wind Ensemble, beginning at 8:00 pm, will provide entertainment. YORK DAYS CRAFT FAIR The York Days Craft Fair will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 2nd and 3rd from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. We would like to welcome both artisans and shoppers to participate in the display of crafts and entertainment. Live family entertainment, food, pottery, crafts, jewelry, paintings, dried flowers, and clothing are just a few of the attractions. Artisan applications are available at the Parks and Recreation Department. DOWNLOAD CRAFT FAIR REGISTRATION FORM DOWNLOAD CRAFT FAIR VENDER LOCATION MAP AND INFORMATION YORK DAYS FIREWORKS A Highlight to the York Days Celebration The fireworks show and concert by the Bedford Big Band will kick off the Final York Days weekend on August 3rd beginning at 7:00 pm with the concert. Fireworks will follow at dark at Short Sands Beach . Fundraisers and donations from business establishments and individuals support the York Days program and fireworks display. Fireworks Rain Date: YORK DAYS CO-ED SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT DOWNLOAD 2007 SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE DIRECTIONS TO VES AND YHS FIELDS Dig out those bats and balls and spend the weekend at the York High School and Village Elementary School softball fields. This will be a double elimination tournament limited to 8 teams. Each team will have a maximum of 15 players, four of which will be female. ASA rules will govern all play. Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams, so get your team together and we’ll see you Saturday, July 28th REGISTRATION DATES: May 31st – July 20th REGISTRATION FEE: $150.00 per team Mail-in registration. DOWNLOAD YORK DAYS SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION FORM. BOSTON RED SOX VS NEW YORK YANKEES SOLD OUT WE ARE SELLING RAFFLE TICKETS - TRIP FOR 4 - SEE DETAILS BELOW AT YANKEES STADIUM SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2008 - Tickets are $109.00 per person Plan to join us for the last Red Sox series ever at Yankee Stadium (new stadium scheduled to open spring of 2009). Price includes game ticket, motor coach transportation with C&J Trailways and driver gratiuity. (Bus will depart Portsmouth NH at 6:00 a.m. - location To Be Announced). 6:00 am bus departs Portsmouth, NH 10:30 - 11:30ish - (time permitting with traffic, etc - time in historic monument park, Center Field - closes one hour before game time. 1:00pm - game time (subject to change) 10:00 p.m. approximate return time to Portsmouth, NH. Participants are invited to bring coolers with food on the bus, however the bus will plan to make one stop on each of the trips for food and stretching. For more information or to reserve tickets - contact us at 363-1040 - Visa and MasterCard accepted. TICKETS ARE LIMITED - don't hesitate to register. 250 RAFFLE TICKETS FOR SALE APRIL 1ST RED SOX VS YANKEES AT YANKEE STADIUM - SAT. JULY 5, 2008 $20.00 EACH - INCLUDES 4 TICKETS - ROUND TRIP TRANSPORTATION FOR 4 TO LAST RED SOX/YANKEES GAME PLAYED IN YANKEE STADIUM