Master Board Meeting Oct. 9

Victor Gardens Community Association's Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, Oct. 9, 6:00pm at Victor Garden's Neighborhood Activity Center.

Guys Golf Night

Thursday, Oct 3rd at Tanners Brook Golf Course in Forest Lake.  Tee-times starting around 4:45.  Drinks and dinner to follow if you wish.  Contact Steve at: 651-262-7813 or steven_c_farrell@ml.com.  RSVP needed by Sunday! 

Lawn Care - $40 Core Aeration Service

Jeff Ambrose has offered his aeration services to Victor Gardens residents for a number of years and does a very professional job. He's offering a Victor Gardens discount rate of $40/per lawn regardless of size. That's less than what most others charge for this service. For do-it-yourselfers, this is a pretty good deal considering the cost of renting the machine, time and effort involved, plus the cost of gas. Jeff did a great job on our lawn over the last seven years, and I would recommend his service.

Core Aeration Promotes Healthy Grass

Call Jeff Ambrose directly at (651) 274-1535. He's currently coordinating a schedule of Victor Gardens appointments.

If you're unfamiliar with core aeration, the U of M Extension Service describes it pretty well, "Core aeration is the best method of dealing with the problem of compaction in the lawn. Aeration promotes moisture and air penetration into soils, resulting in deeper and healthier root systems on the grass plants. ... The best time of year to aerate the lawn is late August to early October. Aeration can be done in the spring but will lead to additional weed seeds being brought to the surface where they may germinate. In fall, weed seeds will also be brought to the surface, but they will not sprout."

* Disclosure

"Brave" Fall Movie Night- Friday!

Friday, Sep 13th join us for an evening of fun at Valjean Park.

Come as early as you like to get a good spot on the lawn.  Stay for the playground, games, and perhaps a picnic dinner.  

Root beer floats will be served around 7:30.  The "Brave" the movie will start at dark (around 7:45 or 8:00).  Snacks will be served during the movie.  

Come enjoy this fun tradition!

Guys Golf Night

RSVP needed!  Thursday, Oct 3rd at Tanners Brook Golf Course in Forest Lake.  Tee-times starting around 4:45.  Drinks and dinner to follow if you wish.  Contact Steve at: 651-262-7813 or steven_c_farrell@ml.com

Everton Bridge New Landscaping Project Completed:

The Everton Avenue Bridge, which connects parts of VG's Single Family Village and VG's Creek Side Villas, has newly completed landscaping on all four corners.  Turf grass has also been extended and irrigation lines run to all areas.

Neighborhood Structures Repainted

Most of Victor Gardens gazebos, arbors, structures and postal stations were repainted over the last few weeks.

Beaver Damage Update

Jennifer Campbell reports that the only recent activity found so far this season is otters.  VG's hired trapper is concerned he might catch an otter in the beaver trap so he is going to hold off on any trapping until the season starts in mid-late September since there has been no new beaver activity found.

To report any new beaver damage please contact Jennifer Campbell.

Pool Closes After Labor Day

The Victor Gardens Pool will close for the season after Labor Day. Look for the pool's reopening next Memorial Day weekend 2014.

Multi-Family Garage Sale

Friday Aug 23rd 8-6pm and Sat 8-2pm

Along Everton and Provence Way Hugo

Items include: toys, kids clothing, furniture

Root Beer Floats- Wed, Aug 21 - CANCELED!

Unfortunately we were unable to find volunteers for tonight's ice cream event so it has been canceled.

Future events needing volunteers:
- Ice Cream Night: date TBD (you volunteer, you pick)
- Fall Movie in the park: Fri, Sep 13.
* 1 volunteer needed to start and clean-up charcoal grill for a neighborhood potluck.  Grill should be ready to cook on from about 6:00-7:30.
* 1 volunteer needed to coordinate electronics and screen.  TRAINING PROVIDED!!!

Do YOU have an idea for a future event?  Bowling.  Cookie decorating.  Skating Party.  Golf outing.  If you are willing to help organize an event let us know and we will help with funding and advertising.

Please contact Lisa at john3995@umn.edu to volunteer or with suggestions.  Thank you!

Garage Sale

Neighborhood garage sale

Aug 23rd and Aug 24th from 9-5 pm each day.

Provence Way and Everton Ave - just south of Hwy 14 / Frenchman Road