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Village Green Flag Football team started by neighborhood kids

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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.

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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

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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.

Village Green Yard Sale

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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

Pool water been a bit warm lately???

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The Watercannon swimming pool aeration system

The water in the deep end has been reading about 92 degrees the past 3 days. That’s nice but it doesn’t give much relief from air temperature that is 95-100 degrees plus it requires more chemicals to maintain a pool at such temperatures.

Our relationship with the Coast Guard Blue Dolphins (CGBD) Swim Team might yield us a water cannon (similar to the one above) which will potentially drop our pool water temps 8-10 degrees. The goal is to make the pool more refreshing for our swimmers but also help CGBD’s swimmers out as well. The water cannon will also help save on chemical usage as well has improve the cleanliness of the pool. We plan to run the water cannon after hours and remove it during normal pool hours.

You can read more about water cannons and their benefits here: https://www.livingwatersaeration.com/watercannon-3-0

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Thank you to everyone who supported our quiz night - St George's ...

It takes many key volunteers to have the pool, swim camp, food truck events, movies in the park, DJ, and our parade. Thank you to Laura Poole, Wes Poole, Jenn Greene, Doris Dennis, Rachel McBride, Janelle Maciejewski, Stan VanPelt, Joy Charbonneau, the VGCA Board, and anyone else I might have missed.

A big special thanks goes out to Laura Cvitanovich for being there each step of the way with the pool and at the last possible moment getting NNFD Station #6 to do the parade. Truly…without her we don’t have the pool or 4th of July Parade this year.

Behind the scenes, 40 days ago the pool wasn’t going to open, no swim team/camp, and no parade. Through dedication and many hours we were able to do it!

Please show you support for your neighbors and our amazing community by joining VGCA for $75 a year. Consider joining the pool too! https://vgnn.org/join

Thank you and this is truly the best neighborhood!

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This 4th of July, the City of Newport News invites residents to “celebrate together, at home,” with festive at home celebrations, interactive activities, and special “Light up the City” illuminations for our Nation’s birthday. These activities will replace our usual 4th of July Stars in the Sky event and fireworks celebration this year.

Click here for additional info…https://www.nnva.gov/2579/4th-of-July-2020

July 3rd activities

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We are still looking for more biathlon contestants as well as volunteers to assist…you can sign up below:

5-8pm — DJ in the Park: Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the shaded canopy of VGCA Park while listening to music and getting active with the DJ. Also cheer on our contestants for the biathlons — the kids love the support.

5:45pm — Junior Biathlon athletes arrive.

6:15pm — Biathlon athletes arrive.

4th of July Events

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FRIDAY, JULY 3rd

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. DJ IN THE PARK: VGCA has brought back Anthony Lee Wood Entertainment to kick off the July 4th weekend. He will provide family friendly DJ services as well as help MC our 4th of July Biathlons (junior and regular). Bring you own dinner/snack and come on out and enjoy a fun filled evening with your family and route 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.

Saturday, 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!

1:00 p.m. POOL IS OPEN FOR VGCA REC MEMBERS ONLY: Due to Phase 3 restrictions and limited number of lifeguards, we will only allow VGCA REC Members to use the pool this July 4th. 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 movie (Frozen 2) in the park to bring the 4th of July to a close. Bring your own chair and popcorn. VGCA will provide a frozen treat.