Storm Debris Collections

bulk collection

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Due to last week’s Tropical Storm Isaias, high volumes of storm debris may delay bulk collections in your neighborhood. Storm debris is being collected separately from regular bulk waste. Be sure to place your regular bulk waste out for your regular collection day. Tree contractor debris is prohibited for curb pickup. The tree contractor is responsible for disposing of the debris. To review the bulk collections schedule visit the Solid Waste Division website.    A portion of your street may be collected one day, while the rest of the street may be collected on another day. Storm debris is being picked up seven days a week.   To ensure Public Works provides the most efficient waste collection services follow these guidelines: Set out storm debris as soon as possible.Separate vegetative storm debris from other bulk waste. Be sure to place the debris three feet from other objects (such as vehicles, fences, other bulk waste, carts or fencing).Do not to set out any items under power lines, trees or any low hanging objects. Park cars in driveways versus the street, when possible.   For more information call 757-933-2311.

Luau Pool Party for Adult VGCA Pool Members

This is an ADULT ONLY event, so the kiddos will need to stay home. Dress for a Luau Themed party and come enjoy a great evening at the pool. This event is for VGCA Pool Members and their guests (non VG residents).

7-10pm on Friday, Aug 14 at the VGCA Pool.

We will cook hamburgers and hot dogs, have cornhole, volleyball in the water, and other activities. Bring a dish and your favorite beverage(s). If you would rather bring your own food (not for sharing), feel free to do that too.

Please sign up by Thurs, Aug 13 as we will have a max of 50 folks.

If you have any questions, please see Jenn Greene and/or Donnie/Victoria Woodruff.

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The lifeguards and a couple of volunteers prepped the pool after TS Isaias rolled through…

We were able to open the pool only 2 hours later than normal thanks to the hard work of our lifeguards and my assistant pool manager, Connor.

Village Green Flag Football team started by neighborhood kids

This young man decided to get with his brother and start a flag football team. With the approval of the VGCA Board they have been practicing on VGCA property under the power lines for 1.5 weeks now. The group had their first game on Sat, Aug 8 at 10am. Parents lined the sidelines and cheered them on too. Ages range from 7-13 yrs old and its boys and girls. If you live in VGCA and have children interested in joining, please stop by around 10am on the days they practice…usually 3-4 days a week. Games will be on Saturdays from what they have told me.

Just another thing that makes Village Green a great place to live!

Area by the tennis courts received some much needed attention this past week.

Thanks to a group of folks that came out last Sunday afternoon and after TS Isaias on Tuesday to work on clearing brush and removing a tree that fell from a neighbor’s yard. The team still has more work to do, but we are committed to cleaning the area up so it can be enjoyed once again. Thanks for all the hard work!

Sun, 8/2 @ 3pm: VGCA tennis court and surrounding areas clean up

On Sunday, Aug 2 beginning around 3pm, we will be attempting to get the area by the tennis courts cleaned up. If you can come out to help that would be very much appreciated. Shoes pants and gloves are recommended as it’s quite overgrown and some poison ivy has been spotted out there. We hope to see many of you there. Bring shovels, rakes, garbage bags, and gloves to help. Weedeaters, chainsaw, hedge clippers, blowers, and lawnmowers might be helpful too.

Changes to Phase 3 in Hampton Roads and the impact on the pool…

Some folks have asked if we are going back to the pool reservations or swim lanes. The short answer is “No” BUT please continue to read below.

According to what I read (and I verified with our health inspector) we can continue to operate the pool as laid out in Phase 3 — which you can read more about here.

As you may have noticed, while I am volunteering as pool manager, I have been wearing a face covering as required by Phase 3. We would encourage others who visit the pool to wear a phase cover while on the pool deck BUT it is not required. Please do NOT wear it while in the pool.

What is required?

  • VGCA Pool will still abide by the 75% capacity rule for outdoor pools The only additional restriction is if the pool is rented for a pool party which is then considered a social gathering and has a maximum of 50 individuals.
  • Folks that are not members of the same household practice 10ft of social distancing while on the pool deck or while in the water. Please help with this and remind your children of these requirements.
  • Continue to see a lifeguard when you enter and answer required questions appropriately before entering the pool deck.
  • Stay home if you feel ill or have been around someone who is ill.
  • Enjoy the pool!

Also, any pool parties or events in the VGCA park must abide by the restriction of a maximum of 50 individuals in a social gathering.

If you have any questions, please me (Donnie Woodruff) or contact the VGCA Board at [email protected].

Be safe, abide by phase 3 requirements, and enjoy the pool!sd

Water Cannon has been installed

The Coast Guard Blue Dolphins (CGBD) swim team installed the water cannon this morning. VGCA’s intends to run it from 8pm (night before) until noon daily. We will move it out of the way for open swim. The idea is it will help with circulation and also cool the water temperatures which were 92-94 degrees last week.

Enjoy the refreshing water during these hot days!

It’s never too late to join the pool and we are running a special now….click here for details. Plus this year we plan to stay open on the weekends in September…so you are getting even more for you money.

Village Green Yard Sale

The Village Green Yard Sale is planned for Saturday, August 1st 8am-2pm. Please remember you will need to purchase a yard sale permit from the NNPD. More information can be found here: https://www.nnva.gov/639/Garage-Rummage-Sale-Permit-Applications

Mon, July 27 (5-8pm) — Food trucks and Swim Meet

On Monday, July 27 we will have Kona Ice and Frank’s Monster Munchies back in the neighborhood. Please come on out and support this local vendor as well as the swim team as they kick off their last week of swim camp with an intra-squad meet. Please feel free to cheer on the kids from outside the fence as we will be limiting access to the pool deck in order to provide a safer environment for all.

PLEASE NOTE: Frank’s Monster Munchies will NOT be taking pre-orders this time.

Head up to the park, order some food, cheer on the kids while you wait, and then enjoy the delicious food from Frank’s Monster Munchies…support local and support someone who supported us while we were still in Phase 1!