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By Patrick Comiskey On a sunny June morning nearly 100 people gathered at the Village Green clubhouse for a discussion of the legacy of Sugar Hill, the historic and storied African American neighborhood in West Adams in Los Angeles. Sponsored by the Board and the Communications Committee, this was a joint project with FORT LA, a non-profit organization devoted to historic preservation in the city.   Learn more about the exciting double-header event from the Communications Committee on the event webpage: www.villagegreenla.net/sugar-hill. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Please join us for a deep dive into the history and legacy of Sugar Hill, an historic West Adams neighborhood that was a nucleus for African American culture in mid-century Los Angeles. This double header event will be of special interest to those who love history, architecture, urban planning or believe in community spirit. Saturday, June 15, 10:00am - 11:30am Lecture & Discussion, VG Clubhouse RSVP required by June 12th. Saturday, June 29, 10:00am - 11:30am Guided Walking Tour of Sugar Hill LEARN MORE ON THE EVENT WEBPAGE: www.villagegreenla.net/sugar-hill Sponsored by the VG Communications Committee. Compiled by Patrick Comiskey
Forty-five people attended the Board Meeting held February 27, including five Directors, Management representatives, and invited guests. The meeting was preceded by two presentations: Village Green resident and liaison for the California Resources Board’s SNAPs program Jesse Christensen shared information on CARB’s air pollution monitoring device that will be located at the Village Green clubhouse; and Dan Peters of the All Valley Washer Service, Inc. introduced his company to the community. Compiled by Patrick Comiskey, photo by Zig. Thirty-two people attended the August 22 Board Meeting including nine board members and the management team. Topics discussed include rainwater catchment plans being developed for Baldwin Hills, an art show event in the Clubhouse, custom white board purchases, and committee personnel updates.  Compiled by Patrick Comiskey, photo by Zig
While you're here, please be sure to read the other recent articles that didn't make it into the June newsletter: an interview with VG Facilities Engineer Linda Pollari, a City tribute to a VG resident, and a photo saga of a fallen Court 10 elm. Please come back to this "News & Articles" page regularly for updates, committee news, interviews, articles, photo stories, and more! Sincerely, Lucy Fried, Editor ... Letters To, and From, the Editor ...  April 9, 2023
Dear Village Green Highlights Peeps, I just want all of you to know how much I LOVE reading each and every issue. The importance of this “town crier” rag cannot be underestimated. Your love and care for our community comes through loud and clear. Please keep going! Thank you! Kay Kollar, Court 7
Five candidates ran for the five open seats; all were incumbents running for another term, and all were elected. They are Ashley Fondrevay (236); Steve Haggerty (245); Claire Knowlton (240); Avelene Schodorf (235); and Chris Scornaienchi (235).
Compiled by P.J.C. Thirty-two people attended the January Board meeting, including Management and eight directors. Topics included RIOS' proposal for overhauling the irrigation system, noise guidelines, Highlights newsletter, Sycamore corridor rehabilitation, and gophers.  Please join family, friends, and neighbors at the Clubhouse on Sunday, January 22, to celebrate the life of our beloved Kay Brown, who passed away at 87 late last year.  "Remembering Morro Bay," Linocut. Edition by Kay Brown
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