One of the most special things about our community is the many volunteers we have helping make things happen. It is because of them we are able to have such a beautiful area. Remember that the VGCA is a volunteer-based organization that is responsible for the community areas such as the park, the pool, and the fields below the power lines. To keep the voluntary dues low, we need many hands to take care of these large areas.
The neighbors that do the chores that many other communities would have hired out are amazing. They are part of the cohort of volunteers, and we do not always see them doing these amazing things. We do see the effects of the work they do and how it makes the Village Green better.
It is important to make sure that we do recognize the efforts of those that we do know about. From cutting the grass to running concessions at the pool, these amazing people have truly shown what it means to be a Village Green Neighbor. For the many that we have not been able to catch in the act, Thank You.
Ben Pritchard (youth) – pool prep and concessions.
Connor/Jacob Woodruff (youth) – pool prep and concessions. Painted baby pool too
Victoria Woodruff – pool prep
Evie, Belle, Joel, Isaac Block (youth) – pool prep and concessions
Nolan McBride – grass cutting, pool prep, and concessions
Glenn Magnussen – various grounds and grass cutting
Tom Howard – merry-go-round
Alan Ward – merry-go-round and headed up getting the hole by the tennis courts filled in.
Sara Winant and April Ham – marquee
Derek and Audra Joyner – movies in the park and food trucks
Jen Greene – movies in the park, cleaning up the tennis courts area with the youth
Tucker Frye – handles trash cans in park
Shiela (on Minuteman) – planted flowers at VG park bed
Phil Krause – cuts the field by the power lines near Plymouth and VGP
Thank you again. If we missed anyone, we are sorry. You have done amazing things.
If you would like to volunteer to help, reach out to any of the committee leads. We are always looking for more help as many hands make light work.
Our Volunteers are the Best
/in Crier, Village Green, Volunteers /by VGCA Crier EditorOne of the most special things about our community is the many volunteers we have helping make things happen. It is because of them we are able to have such a beautiful area. Remember that the VGCA is a volunteer-based organization that is responsible for the community areas such as the park, the pool, and the fields below the power lines. To keep the voluntary dues low, we need many hands to take care of these large areas.
The neighbors that do the chores that many other communities would have hired out are amazing. They are part of the cohort of volunteers, and we do not always see them doing these amazing things. We do see the effects of the work they do and how it makes the Village Green better.
It is important to make sure that we do recognize the efforts of those that we do know about. From cutting the grass to running concessions at the pool, these amazing people have truly shown what it means to be a Village Green Neighbor. For the many that we have not been able to catch in the act, Thank You.
Ben Pritchard (youth) – pool prep and concessions.
Connor/Jacob Woodruff (youth) – pool prep and concessions. Painted baby pool too
Victoria Woodruff – pool prep
Evie, Belle, Joel, Isaac Block (youth) – pool prep and concessions
Nolan McBride – grass cutting, pool prep, and concessions
Glenn Magnussen – various grounds and grass cutting
Tom Howard – merry-go-round
Alan Ward – merry-go-round and headed up getting the hole by the tennis courts filled in.
Sara Winant and April Ham – marquee
Derek and Audra Joyner – movies in the park and food trucks
Jen Greene – movies in the park, cleaning up the tennis courts area with the youth
Tucker Frye – handles trash cans in park
Shiela (on Minuteman) – planted flowers at VG park bed
Phil Krause – cuts the field by the power lines near Plymouth and VGP
Thank you again. If we missed anyone, we are sorry. You have done amazing things.
If you would like to volunteer to help, reach out to any of the committee leads. We are always looking for more help as many hands make light work.
October Events
/in Crier, Events, Village Green /by VGCA Crier EditorThe Spooky season is upon us and what better way to start it off then with a Movie in the Park!!! Join us Oct 2nd for the One and Only Jack Skellington starring in “The Nightmare Before Christmas”!!!! Movie will start at 7:30 with popcorn provided in the park.
We will be hosting Halloween in the Park this year as will on Saturday morning Oct 30 from 10:00 to 12:00 (noon). Join us for candy, doughnuts, drinks (kid friendly), a craft, music. Come out and sport your most spectacular costumes! Donations for candy can be dropped off in the tote on the porch of 657 VGP. Hope to see everyone out there!
Back to School Movie Night
/in Uncategorized /by VGCA Crier EditorCome join us for our Back to School Movie night on September 11 at 8:00pm. We will be watching Peter Rabbit 2 and of course there will be popcorn. Bring a chair or a blanket to sit on. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
End of Summer Pool Party
/in Crier, Events, Village Green /by VGCA Pool ManagerAs 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!
/in Crier, Village Green, Volunteers /by VGCA Pool ManagerVolunteers 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!!!
/in Crier, Swim Team /by VGCA Pool ManagerWe 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!
Late season pool hours begin Aug 17
/in Crier, Pool News, Village Green /by VGCA Pool ManagerHere are the pool hours beginning Aug 17 and running through Labor Day.
Events Around the Green
/in Crier, Events, Village Green /by VGCA Crier EditorJust because the summer is winding down does not mean the fun stops. We have a few events still planned for the month of August. There is also a service project to raise school supply donations for local schools. First things first the service project, donations can be dropped off at 657 Village Green PKWY. More information on what kind of supplies is needed will be coming out shortly. We look forward to seeing everyone out at the next events.
August 15th– Karaoke and dessert in the park. Come out and sing with us as we share our home-made desserts. Bring the kids, there will be arts and crafts planned for them. Show starts at 6:30 till 8:00
August 28th – End of Summer Party. Music, Sweet Frog, and Disney’s Onward will help us end the summer just right. Also did I mention Sweet Frog? And popcorn.
We hope to see you there!!!
Sun, Aug 1 — Pool Closed Due to Weather
/in Crier, Pool News, Village Green /by VGCA Pool ManagerDue to the rain and storms forecasted for today (Aug 1), the pool is closed.
Thank you.
Restored Merry Go Round
/in Uncategorized /by VGCA Crier EditorAfter a few weeks of hard work, lots of love, and some amazing talent the Merry-go-round has been returned to its rightful home. If anyone remembers from our last open board meeting, we had given up hope on restoring and fixing the iconic piece. For safety concerns the board voted to remove the piece and find something else to replace it with at a later time. Shortly there after an intrepid neighbor said that it was still worth saving and with some grit and determination set out to fix it. Many hands make light(er) work and was the case here as well. Following along the story via the (unofficial but very much useful) Facebook page we saw our neighbors come together to make sure that it was restored. It is with great pleasure we give a special Thank You to a few of those.
The Ward Family
Pete Fry
Evan Howard
Glen Woodall
I know there are others whose names are not listed here. Some of whom go about not wanting thanks or praise for what they do. We still would like to thank them for their hard work and dedication to helping keep the Village Green such a wonderful place to live.
Thank You