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Sweet Treats and Decorate the Park!

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It’s that time of year! Bring a sweet treat or snack to the Park and help us decorate for Christmas. Sunday, December 3rd @ 1pm

VGCA Annual Meeting

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The VGCA will host its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, November 14 from 630-730pm in the clubhouse. The agenda will include an annual update on progress from the VGCA Directors and election of the Board of Directors.

The nominated Board of Directors is as follows:

  1. President – VACANT
  2. Vice President – VACANT
  3. Secretary – VACANT
  4. Treasurer – Kelly Matteson
  5. Pool Committee Lead – Donnie Woodruff
  6. Grounds Committee Lead – VACANT
  7. Communications Committee Lead – Ryan La Riviere
  8. Neighborhood Watch Lead – Glenn Woodell
  9. Governance Committee Lead – Andy Maciejewski
  10. Membership Committee Lead – VACANT
  11. Social Committee Lead – Audra Joyner

Inquiries, nominations, or new business can be sent to the VGCA Board prior to the meeting at [email protected].

As far as definitions of the VACANT posiitons, please understand the committee lead positions are pretty flexible and is what you make it (with the help of our volunteers).  Main thing is to be a coordinator for volunteers to get things done.  For example, there is a crew that cuts the grass on the power lines but sometimes we have to remind our volunteers or find substitutes.  And it never hurts to lead by example and get on the mower from time to time.  Better to maintain than to have to spend hours with a brush hog to handle grass and brush that was not handled (I speak from experience).
President, Vice President, and Secretary:
Grounds Committee Lead:
  • Develop a budget for repairs and upkeep for common grounds, playground, basketball court, tennis courts, and the VGCA Clubhouse.
  • Organizing work teams to accomplish such repairs/upkeep.
  • April to September are most active months for this.
  • Attend monthly VGCA Board meetings as a voting member.
Membership Committee Lead:
  • Promote VGCA memberships.
  • Lead annual VGCA membership drive.
  • Primary contact for collecting membership dues and explaining VGCA membership structure.
  • March-July are most active months for this.
  • Attend monthly VGCA Board meetings as a voting member.

Leaf Collection

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The City asks that leaves be put at the street by Dec 11th this year.  Please leave space along the curb for stormwater runoff and do not block the storm drains.  Try keep it safe for our walkers too.  Thank you.

We are in Area 2 and this map will let you know the progress for pickup this year:

Leaf Collection Progress (arcgis.com)

Additional information can be found here:  Seasonal Leaf Collection | Newport News, VA – Official Website (nnva.gov)

 

 

VGCA OCTOBER EVENTS

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We hope everyone has gotten into a rhythm in this new season. We appreciate everyone that helped paint the pool! Heading into October here are some events to mark your calendar with.

We are now taking prizes and candy donations to the tote on the porch of 657 VGP!!

Saturday, October 7th Movie in the park at 7:30pm. THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS!!
Bring chair. Popcorn will be provided. Please RSVP in comments.

Saturday,October 21st from 3-5pm. Please come dressed up in family friendly costumes for some spooky fun! We will be raising funds towards the swim team. Five dollar donation
for a hot dog with chips and a drink. We will have games and activities!!

As always please do not send your child unattended to any events. Everyone have a safe October!!!

VGCA Pool memberships at half-priced rates

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The hottest month of the summer is upon us and now is the perfect time to join the Village Green Pool at half-priced rates!

Maybe you are new to the neighborhood, or maybe you just didn’t get a chance to join the pool earlier in the summer. Now is the time to take advantage of more than a full month of summer fun! Relax by the pool, meet your neighbors, and cool off from the heat and humidity!

Download the flyer, fill it out, and drop off payment at 625 Brandywine Drive (or pay by Paypal). Contact Laura at 757-784-0960 with any questions.

Join VGCA

VGCA: ALOHA! Adult pool party

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We are ten days away from the adult pool party. Please join us Saturday July 22nd from 7pm-10pm. This year it will be a themed party Luau!
We will have baby sitters in the club house please be prepared tips for them are appreciated!
Games and movies will be set up for the kiddos. We are asking that you bring a dish to share and BYOB! Hot dogs and Hamburgers will be provided.
Please note NO ONE under the age of 21 will be allowed in the pool area as well as no glass beverages in or around the pool! THANK YOU!

SAVE THE DATE: Pool resurfacing/painting Sept 6-10

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It has been 6+ years since we painted the pool last which equates to 7 pool seasons.  As with any paint job there is quite a bit of prep work and will require 2 coats of paint.  I am putting the proposed schedule here so we can start planning and volunteers can add to their calendar.

Here is the proposed schedule but will be dependent upon volunteers and weather conditions at the time.

Wed, Sept 6 (need 4 volunteers):

  • Pressure wash loose paint.
  • Replace hydrostatic relief valve in deep end.
  • Repair broken and loose tiles.
  • Start time:  late afternoon
  • Approx time:  4 hours

Thurs, Sept 7: (need 4-6 volunteers):

  • Acid wash the pool.
  • Start time:  late afternoon
  • Approx time:  4 hours

Fri, Sept 8: (need 6-8 volunteers):

  • Paint
  • Start time:  morning
  • Approx time:  4 hours

Sat, Sept 9(need 6-8 volunteers):

  • Paint
  • Start time:  morning
  • Approx time:  4 hours

4th of July Events 2023

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Please note:  there will not be a bialthlon this year due to a swim meet being held on July 3.

Tuesday, 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 SAM’S BIKE PARADE: Fun for all!! Decorate your bikes and yourselves in your most patriotic colors and join in as we parade around the Green. The parade will be led by OUR local fire department, workload permitting.  Neighbors, rest on your porch and cheer us on as we pass by.  Participants gather at the clubhouse at 9:50 a.m.

10:45 a.m. NATIONAL ANTHEM: We will honor America and our flag with the playing of the National Anthem. 10:45 a.m. Village Green Swim Team Carnival: The swim team will have carnival games as well as raising money.  Tickets can be purchased with cash and help fund the swim team.  Please come out and support them.  Thank you!

11:00 a.m. SWEET FROG WILL BE HERE.

12:00 p.m. PICNIC IN THE PARK: Bring your favorite foods and enjoy a picnic with your neighbors while listening to music!

12:00 p.m. POOL IS OPEN FOR VGCA REC MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS ONLY:  It’s never too late to support our neighborhood and become a pool member at https://vgnn.org/join. 8:00 p.m. Movie (Jimmy Neutron) in the park for all.

Garbage, Recycling, Bulk Waste Collection Schedule Adjusted for Independence Day

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On Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4, Newport News City offices and most facilities will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Residential garbage, recycling and bulk waste collection services will be affected for two weeks due to the holiday.

The normal collection schedule will be shifted two days for all services during the week of July 3, and the schedule will shift one day the week of July 10. The modified collection schedule will be in effect from Monday, July 3 through Friday, July 14. All services will return to normal on Monday, July 17.

Residents can find their specific collection day by visiting the Solid Waste website or by calling 757-933-2311.

Trash, recycling, and bulk waste pickup will be modified as follows: