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New to Us Lawn Tractor Finds a Home in Village Green

Did you know that our community owns and is responsible for the mowing and upkeep of not only the park and pool but also the power lines property that bisects the neighborhood? Every year, community volunteers donate their time and sometimes their own equipment to help maintain these areas. While the VGCA Board works to organize and facilitate the care of these community areas (and often joins in the actual effort), the ability to accomplish many of these ongoing maintenance chores is limited by costs and volunteer availability. Because Village Green is a non-mandatory association, the VGCA is not a separate business or organization, it is rather a collective of neighbors. Individuals who live here are equally empowered to contribute to the upkeep either through dues or volunteer participation.  Thank you to the unsung neighbors who have graciously mowed the power lines, mowed the median strips in the front when the city failed to so, and provided major maintenance to overgrown shrubbery beds.

VGCA owns and is responsible for nearly 7.5 acres in Village Green

On to the good news! Two Village Green families sourced and donated a (new to us) lawn tractor and push mower to the VGCA. Plans are in the works to modify the shed in the park to accommodate and store the tractor. Now all we need are few volunteers! Is anyone willing to pitch in and take a turn with some mowing chores? It doesn’t have to be a full summer commitment; you can just add your name to the list. As the need arises, you may be contacted to check your availability. If you can drive a lawn tractor and are interested in helping out for a few hours, please email [email protected] to add your name to the list.

VGCA park and pool improvements…lend a hand.

We have some volunteers that will be helping pour some concrete on the pool deck Sat, Apr 23@830am.

Help is needed spreading mulch that will be dumped today (Fri, Apr 22).  So, grab a rake and spread the mulch in the park and near the clubhouse.

THANK YOU!

VGCA Spring cleanup event Sat, March 26 @ 9am

We will need volunteers to help with annual VGCA Spring cleanup tasks for the VGCA park, pool, and clubhouse!

March 26  9am

Here is a list of things that will need to be done:

  1. Pool deck cleaned of leaves and gum balls.
  2. Clubhouse and swim team storage area straightened up and organized.
  3. Clean refrigerators out.
  4. Bathrooms cleaned.
  5. Clubhouse vacuumed and kitchen cleaned.
  6. Move pool furniture out from lifeguard shack and stage on the pool deck.
  7. Install roof on new playground.
  8. Mulch runs from City Recover Operations Center.

Materials provided:

  • trash bags
  • cleaning materials for clubhouse and bathrooms

Items that will be needed:

  • gloves
  • rake(s)
  • blower(s)
  • shovel(s)
  • multiple trailer/pickup truck for mulch

VGCA Events with membership

Become a member for year round fun right here in VG!

VGCA events 2022

March

19th St.patty’s day scavenger hunt

April

9th Egg hunt

May

28th Movie night

June

25th Summers kick off party

Pool opens!!

July

2nd Movie night

4th July 4th parade events in park

16th Adult pool party

August

20th End of summer party

September

17th Movie night

October

8th Movie night

22nd Breakfast Halloween in the park

November

12th Turkey trot fundraiser

December

3rd Decorate the park and cookie exchange

10th Breakfast with Santa

17th Light contest

December Events!!

December is going to be a busy month for all of us here in Village Green. The Holidays are here and it is time to celebrate them. There will be more posts coming with details but for now here are some of the highlights for the upcoming month.

Dec 1st through 18 will be a VG canned food drive as a service project. All donations can be dropped off 657 VGP. If you can please donate nonperishable foods to help feed Hampton Roads.

Dec 5th Decorate the park and Cookie exchange? Come out to help decorate the park so that we can celebrate the season in style. Cherly Lee is leading the cookie exchange there will be more information to follow for the event. Decorations start at 2:00 till 4:00

Dec 11th Annual Breakfast with Santa!! Parents, please purchase your gift (under $20.00), WRAP it along with YOUR CHILDS NAME and bring it by 657 VGP by Dec 8th. This helps to keep the magic of Breakfast with Santa well organized. There will be breakfast and a craft as well!

Dec 18th Annual Christmas Lights. We want to acknowledge and cheer for the many great light displays that pop up in the Green. To be considered for the Competition you must be a VGCA member.

Playset Work In Progress 11/11/21

PLAYSET PROGRESS TOMORROW: We are going to try to make progress on the new playset with the planned good weather and federal holiday. To reach the next phase, we need some extra hands in the morning (around 9-930a) to move the two structures into the new location in the park.  Once moved, we can continue with assembly as long as the weather let’s us tomorrow. Comment below or message Ryan Greene ([email protected]) if you are able to help with the move or the assembly.

2nd annual VGCA Turkey Trot

We’ll all be gathering to run and/or walk together this Thanksgiving, and there are plenty of seats at our table!

The kids 1 mile fun run will start at 10:30 and be a single lap around the Village Green loop. The Adult 5k will start at 11:00 with 2 trips around the neighborhood with the Minuteman/Crown Pointe Loop. A little run for the betterment of the community.  Proceeds to go to fund improvements to the VGCA Park.  Can’t wait to see you there!

Registration includes a Turkey Trot t-shirt made by our very own neighbors, Shirt Tales.

Doughnuts and drinks will be provided during the event.

Registration fees:

  • Adult = $15
  • Kid = $5

November 20th:

  • Meet time:  10am
  • Kid run:  10:30am
  • Adult run:  11am

Registration:

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October Events

The 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!

 

Events Around the Green

Just 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!!!

Fund our Fun! Memorial Weekend Basket Raffle

Our Fundraising for the park is ready to continue with the lightened COVID restrictions and warmer weather. The Basket Raffle that was originally planned for January will be starting on Sunday, May 30, at the park, with drawings happening at 6pm during the DJ in the park event. If you would like to donate a basket to the raffle or monetarily help in creating a basket, please contact Stephanie GianDonato at 240-672-2747. We will also be holding a 50/50 raffle with the proceeds also going to the playground equipment.

So far, we have raised just over $1,400 with a total goal of $3,000. The board has voted to our fundraising up to $3,000. Only $1,600 to go to reach our goal and receive the greatest match from the VGCA! We all deeply appreciate all the effort that has been put forth so far from the community to help make the new playground equipment a reality!