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]
Sponsor the Village Weekend!
May 1, 2010
Your generous contributions help to make this event possible. The VNA recognizes the important role businesses play in our community, and we wish to assist in your success through promotion and awareness.
For your kind contribution, the VNA will:
Feature your promotional materials at our sponsors’ table during the event.
Post your logo and website link on this site (see sidebar to the right) for the remainder of 2010. The VNA website received more than 24,500 impressions over the past 18 months. The VNA website is a go-to source of information for residents on current events and neighborhood history.
Print your logo on all promotional materials.
Suggested Contributions
TITLE SPONSOR—$2,500
PRESENTING SPONSOR—$250
SUPPORTING SPONSOR—$100
FESTIVAL PATRON—$75
Commitment deadline: May 5, 2010
Step 1: Click HERE to contact the VNA
Step 2: Fill out the contact form. You will receive an email reply with further instructions.
Please make all checks out to THE VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, Attn: Artist & Flea Sponsor and send to The Village Neighborhood Association at the following address:
Damian O’Leary
Treasurer, The Village Neighborhood Association
131 Brunswick Street, Apt 2L
Jersey City, NJ 07302
NOTE:
It is the sponsor’s responsibility to provide logos and all materials for all promotional items.
In the event of extreme adverse weather conditions, the rain date for the Art & Flea Market is scheduled for Sunday, May 16. In the unlikely occurrence of event cancellation, all donations are non-refundable. Regardless, the Village Neighborhood Association will continue to promote your business in all our advertising literature related to promoting the event, and include your business logo on the www.jcvillage.org for the remainder of 2010.
For additional information, email: rob.crow@jcvillage.org
VNA November Meeting: Newark Ave. Streetscape Phase III and More
November 15, 2009
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 at 182 Merseles Street.
Design Firm Chosen for First Street Park in Jersey City
October 24, 2009
Entry view of the winning concept rendering for The First Street Park in The Italian Village section of Jersey City, New Jersey by Future Green Studio. First Street Park will be renamed "The Village Park" to better represent and serve the entire Village neighborhood.
Transformation of Long-Abandoned Italian Village Landmark Set to Begin
The Village Neighborhood Association (VNA), in collaboration with GothamWest Development, Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy, Jersey City Parks Coalition, the City of Jersey City, and Ward E Councilman Steven Fulop, is proud to announce the designation of Future Green Studio of Brooklyn as landscape architects of The First Street Park in the Italian Village section of Jersey City.
David Seiter is founding Principal of Future Green Studio – a design-build firm in Brooklyn, New York specializing in landscape architecture and green roof design. His portfolio includes international, high-profile, large-scale urban parks and waterfronts, high-end residential garden and estate planning for celebrity clients, and green roof design and implementation. [Read more]
VNA October Meeting: Design Presentations for First Street Park
October 10, 2009
The Village Neighborhood Association (VNA), in collaboration with Gotham West Development and the City of Jersey City, invites you to attend 4-FIRST, a presentation showcasing the visionary works of four landscape architecture firms aimed at transforming the long-abandoned and deteriorated First Street Park in the Italian Village. Invited design firms from across the New York metro area will present their design concepts for neighborhood feedback and consideration.
The presentation will be introduced by the First Street Park Restoration Committee, and a brief history of the site – from its civic advocacy origins in the 1940s to its Mayor Paul Jordan-led “Legacy of Parks” construction in the 1970s – will be given by John Gomez of JC Landmarks. [Read more]
From Live Chickens to Live Music : 4th Street Fest Helps Redefine Village
September 30, 2009
Left: Actual Village Sign from the 1970s. Right: Bands rock last year's 4th Street Art & Music Festival Festival in Jersey City
It still amazes me that prior to last year, my only experience with the 4th Street Art & Music Festival was hearing the unmistakable rumble of live music reverberating down Second Street on a random weekend afternoon each Fall. As quickly as it appeared, the next day, it was gone. Something cool was happening in my neighborhood - I just had absolutely no clue what it was. Perhaps it was the party of all parties, and I was just too uncool to be slid an invite. No matter, there’s always next year.
In September 2008, days before the Jersey City Artist’s Studio Tour, Mike “Mac” McNamara, one of the head honchos with the 4th Street Festival, showed up at our Village Neighborhood Association meeting. He introduced himself, and invited the VNA to [Read more]
VNA Back From Summer Recess
September 18, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: PS #5 (Please see the map below)
AGENDA
7:30 – 7:45 — Introduction and assemble.
7:45 – 7:55 — The 4th Street Art & Music Festival
Festival organizer Marc Caterina will update the group about this upcoming all-day cultural event taking place right here in The Village on Saturday, October 3, 2009. The VNA is co-supporting the festival which features food vendors, live music, artists, [Read more]
SUMMER’S OVER!!
September 1, 2009
(Sep 02, 2009) I’d hate to be the one to break it to you, but summer is over. OK, not officially, but lets be honest, with school right around the corner (parents stop smiling), and Labor Day in a matter of days, I think it’s safe to say that summer is now a part of our collective past.
With this bit of sad news, I am happy to announce a new “season” of The Village Neighborhood Association!
As many of you already know, our monthly meeting schedule coincides with the very school calendar that signifies the end of summer. [Read more]
The Village Art & Flea: LINEUP!
May 28, 2009
THIS SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2009
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Fourth Street (between Newark Avenue and Merseles Street – see map below)
The LINEUP:
!! FREE Starbucks coffee beginning at 10:00 am
!! 20+ local artists and crafters
Erica Radol • Michele Iervolino • Christine Moss • Pamela Mieser • Kristi Elles • Christine Resuma • Glen DeCastro • Debbie Manville • Jaden Roges • Anna Almquist • Christina Alessi • Dierdre Kennedy • Jim Legge • Luca Cusolito • Mike Markman • Carl Ellis • Kate Stillings • Billy Moore
!! 30+ tables of Flea Market goodness
!! Live Music sponsored by the Lucky 7 Bar:
12:00 pm — Melinda Davis www.myspace.com/melindajdavis
12:45 pm — Ear the Man
1:30 pm — Bern & The Brights www.myspace.com/bgroove
2:15 pm — One Foot In
3:00 pm — Ace Case www.myspace.com/acecasemusic
!! Food Sponsors:
Madame Claude Cafe
Carmine’s Pizza Factory
Hamilton Park Pizza
!! Vintage Clothing, Photos, Jewelry and more
!! SILENT AUCTION: One brand new 2009 Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress personally donated by Diane. (size 6)
!! Music and computer gear
!! Raffles
!! Fun for the kids
Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 19, 2009
May 16, 2009
We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting.
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: PS #5 (See map below for details)
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7:30 – 7:45: INTRODUCTIONS AND ASSEMBLE
7:45 – 8:00: FIRST STREET PARK: UPDATE
Gotham West Development, owners of the building to the left of the park, discuss their project and the potential renovation of the park.
8:00 – 8:10: THE VILLAGE MURAL: UPDATE
After eight months, the Port Authority has finished their internal process to green light the project. We’ll discuss next steps.
8:10 – 8:20: NEWARK AVENUE PHASE III: UPDATE
Following the completion of the City’s application for federal funds to
extend the Newark Avenue Redevelopment into the Village area, the
process and the role of the VNA will be discussed.
8:20 – 8:30: THE VILLAGE WEEKEND: UPDATE
The what, where, when, and more importantly why, regarding our first-ever weekend event.
8:30 – 8:40: BOARD OF DIRECTORS: ELECTIONS
8:40: OPEN FORUM
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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.
