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Compiled by Patrick Comiskey
The November Board Meeting was held on November 12, with 32 attendees, including management and 9 board members. The meeting was scheduled early in the month to accommodate the Thanksgiving holiday. Compiled by Sherri Giles; edited by P.J.C.
Manager Sherri Giles’ updated the Board of Directors on topics including the electrical pilot project, residential and garage building maintenance, HOA reserves, garage court pilot lighting project, tree pruning, annual roof cleaning, and SB326 balcony inspections. By Charles Darling*, biologist, Court 3 Our overwintering feathered friends of Village Green
Village Green has long been a haven for migratory birds, attracting warblers, raptors, and other species, much to the delight of birdwatchers. Here’s what to look for this winter season. GREAT HORNED OWLS As nights grow longer, Great Horned Owls become more active. These owls reuse nests from ravens or hawks. After a windstorm destroyed last year’s nest, this season’s may be in a nearby eucalyptus tree. Males perform dramatic wingbeats, vocalize, and defend their territory while courting females. By spring, their young develop hunting skills, preying on other animals’ springtime offspring. MIGRATORY SONGBIRDS AND PREDATORS Orange-crowned Warblers, Yellow-rumped Warblers, and Cedar Waxwings—known for their berry-filled antics and high-pitched calls—are arriving en masse. Their predators follow:
ICONIC RED-CROWNED PARROTS Our Red-crowned Parrots, some as old as 70, form strong social bonds. During warmer months, family units separate to raise young outside VG, but winter reunites the flocks. These bonds, forming here among young parrots, mirror our own children’s friendships. And just look how social they are! One morning early this month the Green was visited by hundreds and hundreds of birds, cackling wildly and flying in pairs, feeding in the trees for half a day before they flew off. *name has been changed at the request of the author. Compiled & edited by P.J.C.
Green Knight Security Officers report all incidents to Management, including those that lead to rule enforcement such as noise or parking violations. For more information, please go to the Management Overview page. HOLIDAY PARTY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 7pm-11pm The Village Green Cultural Affairs Committee is delighted to announce our annual Holiday Party. DJ Dave Cousins will be putting together an all-Quincy Jones playlist for the event, and will include a live guest performance by VG’s own Velvet Daddies from 8pm to 8:45pm. Party food and drink will be potluck; it’s a great time to share your favorite celebratory dishes and holiday libations. This is a private event, for Village Green residents and guests only. All ages are welcome, but sorry, pets are not. GAME NIGHT Game Night will not be held in December. Happy Holidays! We’ll return the fourth Friday of the new year, January 24th, 7pm-10pm; see you then! ELECTIONS ARE COMING Hear Ye! Board Elections will be held February 1st. There are five seats up for election. If you want to nominate yourself or another homeowner, please use the form provided by Ross Morgan by mail this week. Deadline for all nominations is November 28, 2024. |
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January 2030
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