June 10, 2011

Movie Night Postponed Until Tomorrow Night (Saturday)

Due to uncertainty with the weather, the Events Committee postponed Movie Night until tomorrow night, Saturday June 11.  

Despicable Me will be shown in Val Jean Park at 7:30.  Popcorn, snacks and lemonade will be provided. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray.  Enjoy the fun with your neighbors and friends!

June 9, 2011

FTTH Discontinuing Service on July 31

One of Victor Gardens first service providers and operator of an fiber-optic Internet and phone system, FTTH (Fiber to the Home) sent their customers a letter informing that FTTH was discontinuing service to VG residents.  The letter dated June 6, 2011 read, "Unfortunately, after much consideration and a careful evaluation of our situation in your area, it has been determined that we will be disconnecting all phone and Internet services in your area on July 31, 2011. This means you will need to find a new provider for both of these services before that date. If you do not move your phone service to a new provider before that date you will lose that phone number and it will no longer be obtainable through our company."

In recent years, FTTH paid a small rent to our Master Association for space it rented in our common property. That will likely end this summer.

FTTH's announcement only affects service to their current customers. 

June 8, 2011

Summer Arts Programs in Victor Gardens

One of our very own Victor Gardens residents, Jill Whitney-Birk is offering art programs this summer through Blossom Arts right in our neighborhood.  

Jill has been a theatre director and choreographer in the area for the past 20 years.  She has a BA in Education, sings with 2 local bands, and has studied extensively in the areas of art and art history.  Jill loves to see people of all ages blossom through experiences in the arts!

 Blossom Arts – 2011 Summer Arts Experiences

June
Mini-Musical Camp (Ages 7-13)
Skippy Jon Jones by Judy Schachner
*A super-fun, 100% interactive theatre camp where kids will improve their skills in ACTING / SINGING / MOVEMENT through rehearsing and performing a mini-musical based on the popular children's book, Skippy Jon Jones, (The story of a rambunctious Siamese kitten that uses his imagination to transform his bedroom into a wild Mexican fiesta & adventure!) 
Rehearsals: June 13-20 (M-F, M) 10am to 12:00pm
Location: Victor Gardens Activities Center
Performance Date: June 20th  7pm (rain date June 21)
Location: Arbre Park in Victor Gardens
Cost: $65 plus $10 props & costumes fee
Participant Limit: 12  (Register EARLY!)

June
Picasso & Cubism (Ages 7-15) (Parents may take the class with their children!)
*Learn about the amazing artist, Picasso, and his unusual period called CUBISM!
*We will draw, paint and assemble our own cubist works!
*No previous art experience is necessary to LOVE this class - just bring your open mind and creative spirit!  
Class Dates: June 28 & 29  10am to 12:00pm
Location: Victor Gardens Activities Center
Cost: $35 plus $5 artist supplies fee
Participant Limit: 12  (Register EARLY!)

July
Mini-Musical Camp (Ages 7-13)
YOKO by Rosemary Wells
*Like to ACT / SING/ MOVE? Come rehearse and perform a mini-musical based on the popular children's book, YOKO, (The story of a shy kitten named Yoko whose classmates tease her for bringing sushi for lunch, but walls are broken down through sharing new experiences!) 
Rehearsals: July 6-13 (W-F, M-W)  10am to 12:00pm
Location: Victor Gardens Activities Center
Performance Date: July 13  7pm (rain date July 15)
Location: Arbre Park in Victor Gardens
Cost: $65 plus $10 props & costumes fee
Participant Limit: 12  (Register EARLY!)

July
Matisse & Color Cut-Outs (Ages 7-15)(Parents may take the class with their children!)
*Matisse was an artist who loved color and shape!  Learn about him and his beautiful painted paper cut-outs.
*We will analyze an under-sea environment and create our own painted paper cut-out masterpieces!
Class Dates: July 11 & 12  2pm to 4:00pm
Location: Victor Gardens Activities Center
Cost: $35 plus $5 artist supplies fee
Participant Limit: 12  (Register EARLY!)

August
FAMILY Mini-Musical (Ages 6-99)
Click, Clack, Moo by Doreen Cronin
*Want a fun activity that will bring your family closer together? Come rehearse and perform a mini-musical TOGETHER in only 1 week!  Click, Clack, Moo, is the story of a farmer and his very demanding (and hilarious) livestock. 
Rehearsals: August 22-26 (M-F)  6pm-8:30pm
Location: Victor Gardens Activities Center
Performance Date: Fri. August 26  7:45pm (rain date Aug 29)
Location: Arbre Park in Victor Gardens
Cost: $65 plus $15 props & costumes fee for 1 adult & 1 child (add $15 for each additional family member)
Participant Limit: 25 (Register EARLY!)

August
Van Gogh: Passion in Paint (Ages 7-15)(Parents may take the class with their children!)
*Have you ever seen a Van Gogh painting? They are all full of color, passion, and visual excitement!
*We will learn all about this interesting artist and work on a copy of a Van Gogh masterpiece of each student's choice!
Class Dates: August  24 & 25    2pm to 4:00pm
Location: Victor Gardens Activities Center
Cost: $35 plus $5 artist supplies fee
Participant Limit: 12  (Register EARLY!)


REGISTRATION:
*Email your class request to: BlossomArts@comcast.net  or
*Call or text Jill @ 612.716.5054  or
*Mail your request to: Jill Whitney-Birk  4513 Garden Way N. Hugo, MN 55038

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