March 28, 2014

Pratt Homes Creek Side Villas Transitioned to Residents

Pratt Homes transitioned control of their Creek Side Villas at Victor Gardens Homeowners Association (sub-association) to the homeowners on March 20.  The new homeowner board has not decided yet who will represent them at the master level yet but they are aware of the April 9 meeting and will be sending someone to the meeting.

Dangerous Trees Will Be Removed

There are some large dead/dying cottonwood trees on Master Association property near Val Jean Blvd. and Victor Hugo Blvd.  The size of the trees, along with their condition and proximity is a concern for nearby homes and children playing in the area.  The Master Board has tasked Treecology to trim and remove the affected trees.  Work will start on Monday, March 31st.

Vacant Lots North of Frenchman Road

The Master Association has been contacted by attorneys representing DK Resource Group.  They are the group that bought Outlot A and B and Lot 1 Block 1, VG North Village 5th Addition.  Those are empty, foreclosed lots north of VG's clock tower.  They have written that they do not intend to join the VG Association.  In the letter, they describe the interest in converting those properties into single family homes.  They have also asked the Board to consider allowing use of VG's amenities for their future residents, for a fee. 

Help with Easter Egg Hunt

Does your family love the Easter Egg Hunt?  Can you give an hour of your time to help make it happen?  We need your help filling and "hiding" the eggs!

Sunday, April 6th at 6:00pm Pool House.  Egg filling... there are 1,800 eggs.  We could use some extra hands!  Kids are welcome if they are willing to help! 

Saturday, April 12th 2:30 at Arbre Park.  Setting up tables, prizes, and "hiding" the eggs.  Adults only please.

If you can help please contact Lisa at john3995@umn.edu or 651-353-2619 (call or text).  Please give an hour of your time to help... there are a lot of kids who look forward to this event every year!

March 23, 2014

Mark your Calendars!!!

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Saturday, April 12th - 4:00 at Arbre Park
Easter egg hunt and petting zoo.  The egg hunt will start promptly at 4:00 for all age groups.  Please bring a bag or basket for your goodies.  Following the egg hunt plan to stay to enjoy the petting zoo.  Bring quarters for animal feed.  We ask you to be patient.  Not every child will be able enjoy the animals immediately following the egg hunt but everyone will get a turn.  The petting zoo will run from 4:15-5:15. 

Friday, May 2nd - Movie in Val Jean Park
Friday, Sept 12th- Movie in Val Jean Park
Movie (TBD) will begin at dark.  Bring your blanket and lawnchairs and enjoy some treats and an outdoor movie.

Tuesday, June 10th - 6:30-7:30 at Activity Center
Wednesday, July 16th - 6:30-7:30 at Activity Center
Thursday, August 21st - 6:30-7:30 at Activity Center
Root Beer Floats & Sundaes.  Enjoy a cool treat on your way to the pool or after sports practice.  Please remember that all food must be enjoyed outside of the pool enclosure.

Monday, July 21st - 6:30 at Arbre Park
Family fun for all ages.  30 minute show by Captain Curly followed by balloon sculptures.

Tuesday, August 5th - 6:00 - 8:00 at Arbre Park
Night to Unite.  Dinner, games, bounce houses, fire and police visits, face painting and more!  Fun for all ages!

Other events... dates TBD
- Guys golf outing at Tanner's Brook (September)
- October Adult night - Olive Branch or Wine Tasting
- Adult Holiday party at Blue Heron (December)
- Flips Gymnastics (December)

Mark your calendars so you don't miss any of the fun.  Also consider giving an hour of your time to help!  All events are run by volunteers... we need your help!  When the same people run all the events they get burned out... and remember the other volunteers have families too and would like to spend some of the events with their own kids.  If you would like to volunteer or have an idea for an event please contact Kelly: Kelly_farrell@comcast.net or 651-238-6660 or Lisa: john3995@umn.edu or 651-353-2619.