Entries by VGCA Crier Editor

Prepare for Hurricane Season

June 1 is the first day of Atlantic hurricane season. Take the time to prepare before a storm threatens our region. Know Your Zone: Evacuation zones are designated A through D and provide clarity on whether you should evacuate in an emergency or shelter at home based on your physical street address and the nature […]

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Week

Newport News is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event each day June 12-17, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Recovery Operations Center located at 520 Atkinson Blvd. All material must be in the original, labeled container and each household may bring up to 75 pounds of solids and up to five […]

Sweet Frog joining the Summer Kick Off

We’re excited to announce that the Sweet Frog truck will be joining us from 6:00-7:30 PM this Friday (June 9th) for our VGCA Pool Party! We hope everyone in the neighborhood will come out 🐸. They will be selling 1 cup of frozen yogurt and 2 toppings for $5 +tax.

Port Warwick Summer Concert Series Kick Off

The 2023 Port Warwick Summer Concert Series begins May 24, and runs every Wednesday through Aug. 30, from 6 – 9 p.m. at William Styron Square in Newport News. These concerts are free, family-friendly, and open to all. View the entire summer schedule of bands. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, tents are reserved for […]

VGCA Sips-n-Dips Wine Tasting

We’re getting ready for our VGCA Sips-n-Dips Wine Tasting event next Friday, May 19 at 6:00pm at the VGCA Clubhouse! Don’t forget to RSVP and let us know if you’ll be bringing red, white, or rose: Click here to sign up. If you need help deciding which dips pair well with which wines, check out […]

Public Works Week-long Household Hazardous Waste Event

With spring arriving, many residents are preparing their homes for warmer temperatures and cleaning up. Beginning March 6, Newport News Public Works’ Solid Waste Division is holding a week-long Household Hazardous Waste event. This event gives residents the opportunity to dispose of materials that can’t be put in your trash cart and are not regularly […]

Oyster Point Ramp Access Improvements Project Begins

Construction is set to begin this month on the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT’s) Oyster Point Ramp Access Improvements Project. The project, which will begin as early as today, Jan. 10, will widen the Interstate 64 East on-ramps located at the interchanges of J. Clyde Morris Boulevard (Route 17) and Oyster Point Road (Route 171) from […]

Special Meeting on Proposed By-Laws Revisions

The Village Green Community Association, a 501-C7 organization, is holding a special meeting for the current membership to review and adopt proposed changes to the by-laws of the organization on December 6 from 7-8p at the VGCA Clubhouse. For the last 6 months, a volunteer advisory group of residents have been reviewing and discussing the […]

Looking for Volunteers

Hey Neighbors, There are some positions that are open currently that really could use some volunteers. Primarily we are in need of someone to fill the role of Secretary. It would also be very helpful if we had a new Communications lead as well. As much as I have enjoyed watching our neighborhood improve in […]