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2025 FoVG April UpdateApril 16, 2025 |
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Calendar: April 17+ Boat Anchorage Launches April 17: STRAW Finishes Planting in Preserve 9 a.m. April 26: Villa Grande Earth Day Community Clean-Up 10 a.m. VG General Store May 7: FoVG Board Meeting & Recruitment of Board Members 6:30 p.m. July 13: Hold the Date: Member Reception/Annual Meeting 4 p.m. |
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BOAT ANCHORAGE: 2025
It's time to get ready for summer fun on the river.
Current FoVG members may apply for one or two (space-permitting) spots on the heavy chain that FoVG places on our gravel beach in May. You may lock your kayak, canoe or other small watercraft to the chain. Only daylight access to the chain is allowed since overnight activities are prohibited in the Preserve. Watercraft that are not authorized or left overnight will be moved to the public right of way on 3rd Street. The cost to rent a spot on the chain from Friday May 18 to Sunday October 19 is $150 and there is no prorated rental for shorter stays. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis until all 25 spots are rented. To sign up, members fill an application form, sign a waiver of liability form, pay the $150 fee, and affix a 2025 authorization sticker to their boat. |
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April 17: STRAW Completes Season's Planting in Preserve 9:00 a.m. |
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Last month, STRAW (Students and Teachers Restoring A Watershed) worked with teachers and students of Monte Rio Elementary School to plant sedges and other native plants in the Preserve's swales. Rain canceled the second day. On Thursday, April 17 starting at 9 a.m. STRAW staff will return to finish the job. They could use some help if any of you are available. |
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FoVG Board of Directors Meeting:
Wednesday, May 7. 6:30- 8:00 pm.
To join the Zoom meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9443762185?pwd=OTdGN2FtdTVVRW5aUXVxOWxFcGk3QT09
Meeting ID: 944 376 2185
Passcode: friends
This month's meeting will continue the discussion of paving the roads of Villa Grande, recruitment of potential volunteers for FoVG Board of Directors and various activities, the first draft of the new FoVG website, and planning of the summer activities, including the 4th of July, the Progressive House Party, and the Member reception on July 13.
The Board is seeking one or two volunteers to serve a 2-year term on the Board of Directors. Board members are asked to attend monthly zoom meetings, be liaisons with members of the community, and assist when possible with FoVG activities. To throw your hat in the ring for consideration, contact Patty Thayer. |
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Photo: Nikko and Adeline working on 3rd/4th Street Parking Park April, 2024 |
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Earth Day: Community Clean Up: Saturday, April 26 10 a.m. - Noon.
We will celebrate Earth Day by cleaning Villa Grande's open space: (the Town Square Park, the Patterson Point parking areas on 4th and Russian River Ave.), spreading chips and cleaning up the Firehouse Plaza. We'll gather at the VG General Store at 9:45 a.m. where coffee and water will be available. Refreshments will be served inside the General Store starting at 11:30 a.m. Let us know if you are coming. Sign up here. (feel free to bring neighbors and friends)
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Hold the Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025 4 -6 p.m. FoVG's annual Membership Meeting, Reception for New Members, Cocktail hour, State of the Organization presentation, and voting for Board of Directors. |
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