Entries by VGCA Pool Manager

Pool pump repaired

We’ve been having some issues with the pump for quite sometime and a few days before July 4th we were seeing a decreased flow rate. After some research and investigation, we (Pete Fry, Ryan Greene, and Donnie Woodruff) spent about 2 hours disassembling the pump and installing the new impeller. After the repair, the flow […]

It takes many key volunteers to have the pool, swim camp, food truck events, movies in the park, DJ, and our parade. Thank you to Laura Poole, Wes Poole, Jenn Greene, Doris Dennis, Rachel McBride, Janelle Maciejewski, Stan VanPelt, Joy Charbonneau, the VGCA Board, and anyone else I might have missed. A big special thanks […]

4th of July

Saturday, JULY 4th 9:00 a.m. DECORATE THE PARK: Come on out and help dress up the park for the day’s activities. Set up tables and attach festive decorations. Claim your spot on the grounds! A great way to get into the spirit and help make the park look right for the occasion. 10:00 a.m. UNCLE […]

This 4th of July, the City of Newport News invites residents to “celebrate together, at home,” with festive at home celebrations, interactive activities, and special “Light up the City” illuminations for our Nation’s birthday. These activities will replace our usual 4th of July Stars in the Sky event and fireworks celebration this year. Click here for additional […]

July 3rd activities

We are still looking for more biathlon contestants as well as volunteers to assist…you can sign up below: 5-8pm — DJ in the Park: Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the shaded canopy of VGCA Park while listening to music and getting active with the DJ. Also cheer on our contestants for the biathlons […]

4th of July Events

FRIDAY, JULY 3rd 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. DJ IN THE PARK: VGCA has brought back Anthony Lee Wood Entertainment to kick off the July 4th weekend. He will provide family friendly DJ services as well as help MC our 4th of July Biathlons (junior and regular). Bring you own dinner/snack and come on out […]