End of Summer Pool Party

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As summer comes to a close, we will have an End of Summer Pool Party on August 28, 2021.  The pool will be open to all Village Green neighbors for this event.

Around 3pm there will be hamburgers, hot dogs, and possibly some other treats will be provided.  Consider donating to the Village Green swim team if you attend and/or grab a bite to eat.

Then roll into the End of Summer Party in the Park that will have Sweet Frog, crafts, and a movie (Disney’s Onward) with popcorn.

Thank you volunteers!

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Volunteers are what make this neighborhood great!

Just yesterday, Phil K. volunteered to cut the grass on VGCA property under the power lines adjacent to Crown Point. It had gotten a tall and I am sure was not an easy task.  On top of that it was quite hot and humid.  Thank you!

Thanks to Ryan G. for assisting a neighbor on Prescott Circle and seeing that the underground electrical issue was resolved so we all would be safe.

From all those that do behind the scenes work…THANK YOU! This includes not only the adults in our community but many pre-teen and teenagers as well. Countless hours go into maintain our wonderufl neighborhood!  Village Green has a history of being a tight knit neighborhood and we get things done by volunteering and working together.  It is great to see this wonderful tradition continuing in the Green!

VGCA and our assets would not be possible without the MANY volunteer hours that are put in by our neighbors.  We understand that everyone does not have the ability to volunteer their time so consider joining for just $75/yr as a VGCA member.  This helps with paying electrical, water, and taxes to start but also in providing upgrades to our park, clubhouse, and pool.  Please consider joining at vgnn.org/join

Thank you!!!

Concessions was a success — thank you!!!

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We had quite a few volunteers staff the VGCA Concessions Stand this summer during pool hours.  Thank you to all those young workers (ranging in age from 6-14) that helped make it a success!

Their goal was to raise money for our own water cannon to help keep the pool cool during July/August — approximately $200.  In total, they raised $668.05 — $200 of it went to purchase the pump and wiring for the VGCA Water Cannon.  The remaining $468.05 will be donated to the VG Swim Team which most of the volunteers swim for.

Keep this in mind for your young volunteers for next season as I am sure we will be looking for volunteers and a parent or two to help organize and oversee it.

Thank you to everyone that purchased from these young volunteers and a SPECIAL BIG THANK YOU to those young VGCA volunteers that staffed it.  What a great year for our youth and the pool!

Sun, Aug 1 — Pool Closed Due to Weather

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Due to the rain and storms forecasted for today (Aug 1), the pool is closed.

Thank you.

Parents/grandparents: Important pool info

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Parents and grandparents:  I am asking that each of you have a discussion with your your swimmers about this post.  I plan to post it at the pool too.

Please remind your children (teenagers too) that the pool is to be enjoyable and fun but must be done safely.  All pool patrons should be respected.  Verbal and physical activities that are taking away from safe and enjoyable time at the pool is prohibited (not allowed).  Please remind them to have fun but to be SAFE and RESPECTFUL to everyone.

The game of “bulldog” will be prohibited during swim practice as well as during open swim.  The game has changed a bit and has lead to some issues.  Feel free to contact me directly if you would like to better understand my decision on this.  I am often up at the pool.

Alternatively, the lifeguards will allow “sharks and minnows” which is essentially tag in the water.  This should be safer for all that are playing.  If that morphs into what I (or the lifeguards) perceive to be unsafe, we will pull that too.

We want to continue to have our pool patrons enjoy the pool but BE SAFE.

Lifeguards have been informed to handle accordingly.

Let’s keep the fun meter high!

Thank you.

4th of July Events for 2021

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Saturday, JULY 3rd

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. MUSIC IN THE PARK:  The VGCA events team will provide family friendly DJ services.  Bring you own dinner/snack and come on out and enjoy a fun filled evening with your family and cheer on our biathlon contestants.

6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. JUNIOR BIATHALON AND BIATHLON: A spirited race around VG with your family and friends.  The Junior Biathlon consists of a 50m swim and a ¼ mile run around the park for children 8yrs and under. The Biathlon consists of a 250m swim and a 1.1 mile run for all ages and skill levels.  Either go it alone or team up with someone.  Signup online here:  2021 Junior VGCA 4th of July Biathlon or VGCA 4th of July Biathlon

Sunday, 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.

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:  We will have some pool games around 1pm.  It’s never to late to support our neighborhood and become a pool member at https://vgnn.org/join.

8:00 p.m. MOVIE IN THE PARK: We will present a family move to bring the 4th of July to a close. Bring your own chair and VGCA will provide the popcorn.