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VGCA Membership Payment Plan is online!

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We ran into some problems so all the options for the payment plan are not available.  If you need to purchase extra RPP bands, donate an extra amount, or upgrade your membership and want to use a payment plan, you will need to contact us directly for options.

For now please give it a try by going here:  Join VGCA – Village Green: An Oyster Point Community

You can still pay the “old way” with credit card, PayPal, or Venmo.

If you run into problems, please let us know so we can look into (we are just volunteers and we stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night).  😉

Summer of fun vs delicious chicken

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Chick-fil-A is great… but have you tried cannonballs, community, and clothes that still fit? 🤔😂👍
For just $400 a year, your whole family can enjoy unlimited summer pool access, community events, and exclusive perks as part of the Village Green Family Recreation Membership. 🏊‍♂️🎉😎
That’s three full months of:
Splashing in the pool 💦☀️🏊
Hanging with neighbors 🤝😊🏡
Enjoying fun summer events 🎉🎊🎈
Supporting your local community 👍❤️🌎
OR…
You could spend that same $400 on about 11 Chick-fil-A family meals and wonder why your shorts don’t fit by July. 🍔🍟🤔

Join VGCA for 2025

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Pool season starts in a little over 2 weeks from today!!!

Don’t forget to support VGCA by joining at https://vgnn.org/join and enjoy the best pool on the Peninsula!

Men’s Get-Together at Village Green!

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Men’s Get-Together at Village Green!

What: Men’s Get-Together
Who: ALL Village Green Men
When: Friday, May 9 @ 7 PM
Where: VGCA Clubhouse/Pool Deck

Hey Village Green men! Join us for a fun and relaxed evening at the VGCA clubhouse. Enjoy free pizza and beer while hanging out with your neighbors. You don’t need to be a VGCA member to join us – all neighbors are welcome!

We’ll also take a moment to educate everyone about VGCA and what we do around Village Green. It’s a great opportunity to grab a slice of pizza, meet your neighbors, and learn more about our community. For those who don’t drink, we’ll have non-alcoholic beer and water available.

Ladies, encourage your guys to come out and enjoy some time with our neighbors!

RSVP: Donnie @ 757-768-9326

REAL ID Requirements Take Effect May 7

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As we move closer to the federal REAL ID deadline, it’s important to be aware of new identification requirements that may affect your travel and access to certain federal facilities.

You’ll need a REAL ID (or another federally accepted form of identification, such as a U.S. passport or military ID) to:

  • Board a domestic flight
  • Enter a secure federal facility
  • Enter a military base (some may already require this)

If you choose to keep a standard license or ID, it will be marked with “Federal Limits Apply” at your next renewal. While it’s still valid for driving and general identification purposes, it will not be accepted for federally regulated purposes listed above after May 7.

For more details, including a list of acceptable documents and frequently asked questions, visit the Virginia DMV’s REAL ID webpage.

VGCA Membership Payment Plan Status Update

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I wanted to share with everyone the status of adding the payment plan to our payment options.

We have run into some small roadblocks but continue to work diligently to bring this payment option to you. Our original goal was to have the payment plan option available by 1 May. We have missed that goal. For that we apologize.

The good news is we are in the testing phase and should be wrapping up testing shortly.

Once we have completed testing and made the updated payment options available, we will send out notice to the community.

Bonus: we will be adding the ability to upgrade from Association Membership to Recreation Membership online.

Thank you for your patience while we work towards providing this much requested feature.

Get Ready to Celebrate: Cinco de Mayo Block Party

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City Center’s Cinco de Mayo Block Party is back! The event returns Saturday, May 3 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. held at City Center at Oyster Point, 704 Mariners Row. Come celebrate with friends and family as the spirit of Cinco de Mayo comes to life.

This event is free to the public and welcomes all ages. There is something for everyone to enjoy, even leashed dogs.

Highlights Include:

  • Music from DJ Rocky and DJ Macky Pro
  • Sip & Stroll: Guests can order beverages from participating restaurants then sip drinks while taking a stroll down Mariners Row, dance, play games, and shop from local craft vendors
  • Bachata Vida Salsa Dance Lessons – From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Take in the art at Contemporary Art Network’s latest exhibition
  • Board Games
  • Free face painting for the kids

 

Mark your calendars and bring your friends and family an experience you won’t want to miss.

For more information, visit the City Center website.

Long-Term I-64 Lane Closures Scheduled to Begin in Newport News

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Beginning as early as May 5, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will implement long-term lane closures on I-64 in Newport News as part of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) Newport News Segment project. These closures are expected to continue through early 2026.

Key Details:

  • Locations Affected: I-64 at the J. Clyde Morris Boulevard (Exit 258) overpass and near Hampton Roads Center Parkway (Exit 261).​
  • Lane Closures: One inside lane in each direction will be closed, reducing travel lanes from four to three. Traffic will be shifted toward the outside of the roadway.​
  • Ramp Closures: Overnight closures of the I-64 east and west on-ramps from J. Clyde Morris Boulevard and Hampton Roads Center Parkway are scheduled during the implementation of the new traffic pattern, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Motorists are advised to use caution when traveling near work zones, obey posted speed limits, follow lane markings and barrier guides, be alert to digital message signs, and drive distraction-free.

Click here to learn more about construction updates, traffic impacts, and to sign up to receive project updates.

757 Sober Rides for Cinco de Mayo

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Drive Safe Hampton Roads Offering 757 Sober Rides for Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is a time of celebration but it’s also a time to make smart choices. To help keep our roads safe, Drive Safe Hampton Roads (DSHR) is once again sponsoring the 757 Sober Ride program for Cinco de Mayo.

How It Works

  • Download the Lyft app to your smartphone.
  • Access the special promo code starting at 6 p.m. on May 5 to access the special promo code.
  • In the Lyft app, go to the “Payment” section, then select “Add Lyft Pass.”
  • Enter the promo code provided to claim your free ride home (up to $15).

The offer is only valid for rides that begin or end in the Hampton Roads area and only while promo code supplies last. Standard Lyft Terms of Service apply. Whether you’re heading out to a party, a restaurant, or a local event, be sure to plan ahead and avoid impaired driving.

Newport News Election 2025

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In-person, early voting, and ballot drop-off stations will be available at the following locations for the Tuesday, June 17 Primaries:

  • City Hall, 2400 Washington Ave. 6th floor.
  • City Center, Fountain Plaza II, 700 Town Center Dr. 1st floor conference room.
  • Denbigh Community Center, 15198 Warwick Blvd. Room 152

City Hall in-person early voting begins Friday, May 2 and will continue Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

City Center, Fountain Plaza II in-person early voting will begin Tuesday, May 6 and will continue Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Denbigh Community Center in-person early voting will begin Monday, June 2, and continues Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

All three locations will be open on Saturday, June 7, and Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Important Dates

  • May 27 – Last day to register to vote for the June 17 Primary by 5 p.m.
  • June 6 – Last day to apply for an absentee ballot by 5 p.m.
  • June 14 – Last day of in-person early voting.
  • June 17 – Election Day polls open 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.