VNA Meeting: Tuesday, May 11, 2010
May 10, 2010
The Village Neighborhood Association
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: PS #5 (Please see the map below)
General Meeting Information:
The Village Neighborhood Association holds their monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of the month in the Auditorium of the Dr. Michael Conti Public School (PS #5). Meetings begin at 7:30pm and are open to the public. Please use the school’s main entrance located on Merseles Street. [Read more]
SOMETHING FUN FOR KIDS: JOIN THE VILLAGE HELPERS!
May 10, 2010
The Village Neighborhood Association (VNA) is proud to announce the formation of a new neighborhood group dedicated to children of all ages who want to get involved in their community.
The group is called The Village Helpers. The name and idea of the group was thought of by my nine-year-old daughter, Adriana. She has attended several VNA meetings over the past few years and conceived the idea to form a group “just for kids”.
With the guidance and support of the VNA, the primary goal of The Village Helpers is for children to bond with other children in their neighborhood through community involvement – to demonstrate to children of all ages that this is their neighborhood, their future, and their opportunity to shape the world.
As the name implies, the focus of the group is to make The Village a better place to live, although children from any neighborhood are more than welcome to join.
To sign up and get in on the fun, click HERE
5/15 | Art & Flea | Music Lineup
May 4, 2010
Stop by and check out some of the best music Jersey City has to offer! Click HERE for full details about The Village Art & Flea Market.
11:00 am — Melinda Davis
www.myspace.com/melindajdavis
11:45 am — Catherine from Bern and the Brights
www.myspace.com/bgroove
12:40 pm — Bongo Surf
www.myspace.com/bongosurf
1:35 pm — Crosstown Country All Stars
www.crosstowncountryallstars.com
2:30 pm — Manouche Bag
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Manouche-Bag/109586779070104?ref=sgm
3:30 pm — Kelly Saint Patrick
www.myspace.com/kellystpatrick
4:20 pm — David W Jacobsen
www.sonicbids.com/davidwj
5:15 pm — The Porchistas
www.myspace.com/theribbonboys
OK, I have to say it — Art Garfunkel and the Red Hot Chili Peppers WILL NOT be performing!
The 2nd Annual Village Weekend: 5/15 Art & Flea — 5/16 Walking Tour
April 30, 2010
In an effort to bring awareness to The Italian Village Section of Jersey City, The Village Neighborhood Association (VNA) is proud to present The 2nd Annual Village Weekend!
The VNA would like to convey our deepest appreciation to 4th Street Arts for their continued support of The Village neighborhood. The VNA would also like to thank our growing list of local businesses who made this year’s Village Weekend possible. Please follow this link to see how you too can support the VNA.
So what is The Village Weekend?
PRESS RELEASE: The 2nd Annual Village Art & Flea Market
April 11, 2010
Saturday, May 15, 2010
11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fourth Street @ Newark Avenue (see map below)
A Community Gathering of Art, Music, and Cool Stuff
(Jersey City, NJ—April 11, 2010)—Nothing says spring better than a friendly neighborhood get-together…and The Village Neighborhood Association (VNA) knows how to do it best! On Saturday, May 15, 2010, the VNA, with the support of 4th Street Arts, is hosting The 2nd Annual Village Art & Flea Market.
Last year, the Village Art & Flea drew more than 2,000 locals who shopped an amazing array of arts and crafts made by local artisans and fine artists, as well as fabulous vintage goods and bric-a-brac sold by Village residents. This year promises to be just as big with all the above as well as live music by up-and-coming bands, delectable food from area restaurants, games for kids, raffles, and so much more. This event raises awareness for the VNA and encourages the community to believe in and befriend the people around them. It also raises awareness for local talent while encouraging sales and awareness for area businesses.
To add to the excitement and fun of the day, 4th Street Arts will be hosting a “Bike-a-Thon” where contestants will compete to see who can hold on to a custom, hand-painted Grove Street Bicycle beach cruiser (painted by local artist Mark Finne) the longest. The last person holding on wins this rolling piece of art. This fundraiser benefits the 4th Street Art & Music Festival, taking place on October 2, 2010. For additional information, email 4thstreetfest@gmail.com.
Participate: The VNA is accepting applications for arts and flea vendors, sponsors, food vendors, and musicians. To learn more, please click HERE
About The Village Neighborhood Association
The VNA is dedicated to serving The Village area of Downtown Jersey City. Our goals are to increase public safety, promote the arts, and foster awareness of the historical past of The Village for its residents, and to the city of Jersey City as a whole. The VNA also strives to provide residents a forum to express ideas, and to share those ideas with the community. In all, the VNA hopes to better the quality of life for all residents of The Village through communication and action.
PARTICIPATE! The 2nd Annual Village Art & Flea Market
April 11, 2010
EVENT OVERVIEW
Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010
Time: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Fourth Street @ Newark Avenue
Believe…
In your community.
In the talent of local artists and musicians.
In the benefit of supporting local businesses.
In the quality of local artisans.
In Jersey City.
