VPNA September Monthly Newsletter
National Night Out 2024 - October 1st @ 6-9pm
Mark your calendars for our annual neighborhood National Night Out Against Crime Block Party on Tuesday, October 1st from 6:00 pm- 9:00pm. It will be on Glencoe between Miller and Willis. This is a great way to meet new neighbors and reconnect with others.
There will be another great musical performance by neighbor Kirk Tatom, food trucks, local artisans and vendors, children's activities (face painting and balloon animals) as well as beer and wine and VPNA merchandise.
Be sure to bring cash or credit cards for the raffle and other items for purchase! There are some great prizes offered by local vendors.
📢 We Need Volunteers!
To make this year's National Night Out truly special, we need your help! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers who can lend a hand in various ways to ensure the event runs smoothly and everyone has an unforgettable time.
Whether you have a few hours to spare or can commit to the entire event, your support is invaluable. Here are some ways you can get involved:
Can't make it?
Consider making a donation to the neighborhood to help with future events like this! https://www.vickeryplace.com/shop-donate/
Don't forget to mark your calendars for October 1st from 6-9pm on Glencoe between Miller and Willis. Let's come together, have a blast, and continue making Vickery Place the best neighborhood in town!
See you there!
Showcase Your Business at this year's NNO! Donate, Sponsor, Be a Vendor!
The Vickery Place Neighborhood Association (VPNA) is gearing up for our annual National Night Out (NNO) on October 1, 2024, and we need your help to make it a success! We're seeking local businesses to donate gift cards to raffle off at the event. Additionally, we're inviting local small businesses to participate as vendors to sell their goods. Looking to sponsor something for the little ones? We have six spots available if you're interested in sponsoring a kid-friendly activity booth, such as face painting, balloon animals, or glow stick giveaways. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business and engage with our wonderful community. If you or someone you know owns a small business near Vickery Place and want to be part of this highly anticipated event, please contact [email protected].
🍕 Pizza & Progress: Join Us for Our Next General Meeting! 🏘️
Mark your calendars, neighbors! We're mixing business with pleasure at our upcoming general meeting:
📅 Date: September 17th
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Pie Tap on Henderson Ave
We're serving up some complimentary pizza slices, but feel free to purchase your own drinks and extra nibbles. Bring the kiddos – it's a family-friendly affair!
Bonus: We'll have a special guest speaker from the City of Dallas joining us. Don't miss this chance to get the inside scoop on our community!
Come hungry for pizza and ready to engage in some neighborly chat. See you there!
VPNA Book Club
About the VPNA book club, we are a once-a-month group that meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month. We read fiction (so far) and books are selected during the meetings.
We nominate books and select the next two at each meeting.
We accept new members, so if you've never been there are always new people.
The hosting rotates through the group, but no one is required to host.
Book for Sep 12 - The Memory Police by Yoko Agawa
Book for Oct 10 - The Heretic's Daugther by Kathleen Kent
If you're interested in joining please check the link below for more information.
Andrea Hundley
Make a Difference in Vickery Place: Join Our Neighborhood Board!
Are you passionate about our community? Do you have fresh ideas to make Vickery Place even better? We need YOUR energy and enthusiasm on our Neighborhood Association Board!
Why Join?
- 🏡 Directly impact the place you call home
- 🤝 Connect with like-minded neighbors
- 🌟 Gain valuable leadership experience
- 💡 Bring your unique skills to the table
What We Do:
- Plan exciting community events
- Create informative newsletters
- Collaborate with city representatives
- Spearhead neighborhood improvements
Time Commitment:
Just 2-3 hours a month! We're looking for dedicated individuals who can:
- Attend monthly board meetings
- Participate in general meetings
- Help with events (e.g., National Night Out, Wine Walk, Rally in the Alley, Tree Plantings, Storm the Drains)
- Contribute to our newsletter
How to Get Involved:
- Nominations open in October
- Elections held in November
- 13 board positions available
Interested or have questions? Contact us at [email protected]
Join us in shaping the future of Vickery Place. Your neighborhood needs YOU!
The Vickery Place Neighborhood Association is a 501(c)(3) certified non-profit organization and as such has specific requirements for operation and election.
Important Update: VPNA Website and Newsletter Improvements
What's New?
We've migrated the Vickery Place website and newsletter to a new hosting provider. This move brings two major benefits:
- 🚀 More reliable experience
- 💰 Reduced operational costs
What This Means For You
🔗 Link Updates
Please note: Links in old newsletter emails will no longer work. But don't worry - we've got you covered! All newsletter content is still available online. Updated links can be found on our website.
How to Access Past Content
- Visit the Vickery Place website
- Navigate to the newsletter section
- Find the issue you're looking for
- Click on the updated links within the web version
Need Help?
We're here for you! If you notice anything that seems broken, slow, or incorrect Please let us know at [email protected]
Water Wise Landscape Tour 2024
"I wish to invite the Vickery Place neighbors to consider participating in the 30th Water-Wise Landscape Tour. This long-standing program has been sponsored and promoted by Dallas Water Utilities and now through the Water Conservation Division of OEQS for 30 years.
Its free and easy to submit your landscape and with this good rain we are having, everything will definitely turn green again quickly. We have a great line-up of commemorative gifts for this year’s winners and participants and some special surprises at the White Rock Pump Station on tour day, which is Saturday, October 19. If you have any questions, please let me know."
- Judy R. Schmidt
City of Dallas Office of Environmental Quality & Sustainability
Support the Dallas Public Library with Custom Shirts by Bullzerk
Our Neighbor Bullzerk is helping raise money for the Dallas Public Library by selling one of a kind custom shirts! Support your local library with some fresh threads, today!
Pet of the Month - Meet Mujo!
This month's VPNA Pet of the Month is Mujo! Mujo will be receiving a generous gift basket custom curated just for them from our neighbor Dr. Benjamin Wright & his team at Lakewood Vet Center.
Say hello to Mujo, our delightful Pet of the Month! Born on Halloween in 2021, Mujo was adopted by his loving owners, Laura and Wes, just after Christmas. This spirited pup has a unique lineage, with parents from Costa Rica—Coffee and Blanca—making him 50% super mutt and 50% a mix of bloodhound, beagle, and blutick coonhound.
Mujo started life as a rambunctious puppy, but thanks to expert training at What A Great Dog in Richardson and Frisco, he’s grown into a well-behaved and skilled companion. He’s completed Manners Levels 1-3 and even advanced in Barn Hunt Levels 1 and 2, where he honed his rat-hunting skills!
Mujo’s favorite activities include golf cart rides around the neighborhood, hiking, and playing hide and seek. He also loves searching for treats hidden inside plastic Easter eggs scattered throughout the house. He’s incredibly treat-motivated, and his favorite recall word is "touch."
Keep an eye out for Mujo on your next golf cart ride or neighborhood stroll—he's sure to bring a smile to your face!
Nominate a Pet to win Pet of the Month below:
Halloween House Decoration Contest
🎃 Spooktacular News: Our Neighborhood Halloween Decorating Contest is Coming Back! 🎃
Get ready to unleash your inner Halloween spirit because we’re thrilled to announce our Neighborhood Halloween Decorating Contest is back! 🕸️👻 Whether you’re a master of spooky décor or a fan of festive fun, this is your chance to transform your home into the ultimate Halloween haunt. Spruce Up Your Spookiness: Deck out your home with all the Halloween magic you can muster. Think cobwebs, creepy critters, and glowing jack-o’-lanterns! Let the Judges Behold: Our panel of ghostly judges will tour the neighborhood the week leading up to Halloween to admire your spine-chilling setups.
👻 Categories we are considering this year:
- Best Overall Display: The creepiest, most captivating house on the block.
- Spookiest House: Perfect for those who love a good scare!
- Most Creative Use of Lights: Light up the night with your dazzling and eerie illumination.
- Best DIY Decorations: Show off your crafty side with homemade Halloween decorations.
- Best Themed Display: Bring a spooky theme to life with a cohesive and imaginative setup.
🎁 Fabulous Prizes Await! Our winners will not only earn neighborhood bragging rights but also some spooktacular prizes. So, dust off those cobwebs, carve those pumpkins, and get ready to cast your spell on our community!
Visit Our Local Farmers Markets This Fall
Good Local Markets is back with two neighborhood farmers markets! Be sure to check them out this season for great local organic produce, meat, dairy, artisanal foods, and arts and crafts.
Lakewood Tower Farmers Market: Good Local Markets has relocated its Sunday market from Abrams @ Mockingbird to 6301 Gaston @ La Vista in the Wells Fargo parking lot (next to the shaded Lakewood Tower courtyard). Sundays from 9am - 1pm through December 22nd.
White Rock Farmers Market: Good Local's White Rock market, meantime, continues at 1450 Old Gate Lane (just east of Garland Road). Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 noon through Dec. 21.
September Yard of the Month - 5229 Willis Ave.
For this month’s Vickery Place Yard of the Month, we're thrilled to spotlight the stunning outdoor space of Vince Coreil and Amie Hughes at 5229 Willis that they have called home for seven years. This dynamic couple, who moved to Vickery Place from UptownDallas, enjoys the tranquility of empty-nesting with their dog and cat in their beautiful retreat.
Their front yard’s sleek modern look beautifully transitions into a cohesive, sophisticated design that captures both style and serenity. Water features in front and back and shade loving plants like Japanese aralias, yews and purple hearts further enhance this tranquil escape.
Their passion for art and sculpture is evident throughout, blending seamlessly with their modern aesthetic. After a year-long project adding an ADU, their backyard now boasts a serene oasis complete with shaded seating, a private hot tub nook, and 17 graceful Japanese maples shading the entire lot.
Congratulations to Amy and Vince! And we thank North Haven Gardens for generously sponsoring VPNA’s Yard of the Month initiative by awarding our winners with a $50 gift card.
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