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Vineville Neighborhood Association

nmcarthur — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:41:05 CST

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Neighborhood Cleanup
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Saturday, February 4, 2012, 9-10 am
Corner of Rogers and Ingleside Avenues
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We will focus on the intersection of Rogers and Ingleside moving down toward Murphey Park. Please bring gloves, trash bags, rakes, brooms, shovels, clippers, battery operated yard equipment, etc.

The Vineville Neighborhood Association is an active organization open to all residents of the Vineville Historic District and to anyone interested in the preservation of the area as an economic and social asset of Macon. Founded in 1978, the VNA was responsible for collecting the necessary data on neighborhood homes for consideration as an historic district by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Register of Historic Places. The neighborhood achieved this status in 1980.

Our association covers an area that stretches roughly from the Georgia Academy for the Blind on Vineville Avenue to I-75 and from the Midtown Kroger on Pio Nono Avenue to Ingleside Avenue. Elected board members reside in and represent all areas of the neighborhood. Committee volunteers dedicate time, interest, and effort into outreach and social activities.
Currently, the VNA has several objectives:

-To welcome new residents to the neighborhood and make them feel included
-To protect the integrity of the neighborhood and ensure it is a safe and wonderful place to live
-To host social activities to allow neighbors to get to know each other and build a sense of community
-To publish a bimonthly newsletter to inform members about current neighborhood issues, initiatives, and upcoming events
-To promote the Vineville Historic District area as a special place to live in Macon

"First Saturday Club" neighborhood cleanup participants wanted. Click here for more info.

VNA "Citizens On Patrol" Initiative - Click Here for Information

Mayor Speaks to VNA Members at Annual Meeting - Click Here For Details

Upcoming events:

Neighborhood Cleanup
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 9-10 am
Location: TBD

Ladies Night Out
Day of week, Month, Date 2012, 6:30-8:30 pm
Street Address.
Bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Beverages provided by VNA. Bring a friend or a neighbor too or come on your own. Hope to see you soon!

Board Officers

nmcarthur — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:40:10 CST

President:
Chris Brown 144 Buckingham Place

Vice President:

Secretary:
Susan Phillips 162 Desoto Place 750-0746

Treasurer:
Susan Griffin 192 Rogers Avenue 746-7099 semcgriff@cox.net

Historian:
Jim Weldon Pio Nono Avenue 320-4124

Vision:
Lars Anderson
Jack Head
Brian Joynt
Ron Lemon

Neighborhood Cleanup

nmcarthur — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:25:41 CST

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Neighborhood Cleanup
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Saturday, February 4, 2012, 9-10 am
Corner of Rogers and Ingleside Avenues
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We will focus the intersection of Rogers and Ingleside moving down toward Murphey Park. Please bring rakes, shovels, gloves, trash bags, battery operated yard equipment, etc.

Neighborhood Cleanup Days usually take place on the first Saturday of each month. Please join us! It's always a good workout, great fellowship with neighbors and a wonderful positive service to the neighborhood. Items always needed include rakes, shovels, trimmmers, edgers, brooms, trash bags, etc. Wear your yellow VNA T-Shirt if you have one. Hope to see you there!

On cleanup days please bring rakes, brooms, gloves, trash bags, trimmers, other yard tools, and some well-honed elbow grease. We look forward to seeing you!

Volunteers and suggestions welcome.
Contact Barbara at calhoonb@bellsouth.net.

*And, oh yes! - keep in mind that many a late Saturday morning, after everyone has had a rowsing, character building, stress relieving effort of community pride and camaraderie, the neighborhood cleanup "First Saturday Club" participants have been known to reconvene at a nearby neighbor's home, banded together in the fading morning hours, rejuvenated and reconstituted as the "Set Your Spirits Free Pre-Noon Belters Club," a post power hour happy hour of appreciation and gratitiude for everyone's well-disciplined efforts.

Bring gloves, trash bags, rakes, brooms, trimmers, shovels, etc.
We look forward to seeing you!

Events

nmcarthur — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:47:39 CST

The Vineville Neighborhood Association hosts several regular events throughout the year and participates in additional community activities as identified during the year.

Regular Events

Annual Meeting & Covered Dish Dinner (Winter)
Board Meetings (first Tuesday of each month)
Easter Egg Hunt
Holiday Party (December)
Ladies Night Out
Neighborhood Cleanup (first Saturday of each month)
Oktoberfest Party
Santa Claus Visit
Spring Fling Party
Summer Party
VNA Yard Sale

Special Events 2011

Labor Day Wine and Music Festival

Christmas Tour of Homes
Community Activities in past year

Anti-crime rally
Curbside recycling initiative with city of Macon
Kroger and adjoining property landscaping & clean-up
Macon City Council Ward 5 Constiuent Meeting
Macon Police Dept. 3rd Precinct meetings w/public

Christmas Tour of Homes

nmcarthur — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:45:35 CST

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Historic Vineville Christmas Home Tour
Featuring 10 Historic Homes
Saturday, December 10, 2011 2-8 pm
Sunday, December 11, 2011 2-6 pm
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Advance Tickets were available at Creter's 2374 Ingleside Ave. & Chichester's 3051 Vineville Ave. Regular Tickets were available on event days at 178 Corbin Avenue

nmcarthur — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 03:08:45 CST

The Vineville Neighborhood Association publishes the Historic Vineville Gazette to report on recent and upcoming events, community awareness, spotlight on historic homes in our neighborhood, neighborhood cleanup activities, resident news, updates from the President, and more.

Members of the association automatically receive an annual print subscription of the newsletter. Memberships run from January to December each year. A current VNA membership/renewal form is available here. Thank you for your interest in our neighborhood!

Annual Membership Meeting

nmcarthur — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:17:24 CST

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VNA Annual Membership Meeting & Covered Dish
Thursday, January 12, 2012, 6:30-8:00 pm
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Fellowship Hall
(390 Pierce Avenue, corner of Pierce and Ingleside Avenues)
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The potluck dinner and meeting will include the installation of 2012 VNA officers and board members, a guest speaker, and voting on bylaws changes and 501(c)3 status. All Vineville residents and children are welcome to attend and join VNA!

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The VNA Annual Membership Meeting and Covered Dish Dinner takes place during January or February each year to combine good food and fellowship with the election of new officers and board members.

After visiting with neighbors over dinner, the annual meeting is conducted by the outgoing president, followed by the election of new officers and board members. Afterwards, those in attendance are often asked to write down issues they would like to see addressed in the coming year so the new board can establish priorities.

Association members are encouraged to sign up and particpate on one of the committees in the coming year to help ensure the success of all association events and activities. Participation builds a connection to our community, fosters neighborly spirit, and provides a sense of satisfaction through time and effort well spent. It is good to remember that board officers, board members and committee members provide their time and effort on a purely voluntary basis.

*The 2011 VNA Annual Membership Meeting and Covered Dish Dinner took place this year on Thursday, January 20, from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Fellowship Hall, 390 Pierce Avenue. This year's meeting featured Pat Madison, Executive Director of the College Hill Alliance speaking on "What VNA & Ingleside Can Take from the College Hill Experience."

*Mayor Reichert was invited to speak to the Vineville Neighborhood Association three years ago at the Annual Membership meeting held on January 22, 2009. Click here for highlights of the mayor's talk.

Ladies Night Out

nmcarthur — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:13:18 CST

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Ladies Night Out
Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 6:30-8:30 pm
312 Hines Terrace
Bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Beverages provided by VNA. Bring a friend or a neighbor too or come on your own. Hope to see you soon!

Ladies Night Out is a casual, drop-in event of friendly neighbors and good food. Every other month, the women of VNA host a relaxed, fun get together to see old friends, meet new friends and enjoy good company. VNA provides the beverages, and the women bring hors d'oeuvres or desserts to share. Please check the calendar on this website or your Vineville Gazette for upcoming events.

Membership

nmcarthur — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:07:34 CST

Membership Benefits:
- Friendships
- Gatherings
- Community
- Information

Membership Dues:
Family - $30.00 annually
Individual - $20.00 annually

What does membership bring to you? Membership is open to anyone who lives in the Historic Vineville District and to anyone interested in the preservation of this area. We’re more than an organization, we're a family. New members are embraced by the organization, invited to parties and gatherings, allowing them to feel a part of the community. Friendships are forged, business alliances are built, and lasting benefits are reaped by all. New residents are supplied with welcome packets and information about the historic community into which they have moved.

We're a great group for parties and get-togethers. We meet numerous times throughout the year at barbecues, pool parties, holiday gatherings, and more. We also work together to ensure the neighborhood and its surroundings are properly represented in local politics and key initiatives. We strive to ensure education, safety, and that neighborhood preservation is upheld and constantly improved.

To Apply: VNA Membership Form

Santa Claus Visit

nmcarthur — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:45:56 CST

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Visit with Santa
Friday, December 9, 2011 6:00-7:00 pm
152 Buford Place
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Santa visited the beautiful Vineville neighborhood home of Jim and Amy Stallings on Friday, December 9 from 6-7 pm. Thanks Jim and Amy! Their home provided a lovely setting for families and children of the neighborhood to visit with Santa and take photographs of their children with Santa. As always, parent's were strongly encouraged to bring their cameras!

Each year Santa makes a stop at the Vineville Historic District to visit with the friendly families and children of the neighborhood and enjoy the charm and comfort of one of the beautiful neighborhood homes. Festive snacks are served and parent's are encouraged to bring their cameras in order to take photographs of their children visiting with Santa.

Holiday Party

nmcarthur — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:42:49 CST

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VNA Annual Holiday Party
Thursday, December 8, 2011, 7-9 pm
2048 Vineville Avenue
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The VNA Annual Holiday Party was held on December 8, 2011 from 7-9 pm at the beautiful home of Maura and Scott Pipkins at 2048 Vineville Avenue. Thanks Maura and Scott!

VNA provided turkey, ham and beverages and members were asked to bring side dishes, desserts and lots of holiday spirit to share. This was an opportunity for all adult members of VNA to enjoy good fellowhip and comraderie in the absence of children. *Parents were reminded to make arrangments for the care of your children.

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A festive Holiday Party is organized and hosted each December at one of the association member's homes. VNA furnishes all meat and beverages, while members are asked to please bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert to share. Everyone is encouraged to come enjoy the festivities and bring a new neighbor with you if you can. Please note: This is an event you should schedule a babysitter for in order to attend.

Wine and Music Festival

nmcarthur — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:15:46 CDT

Historic Vineville Wine and Music Festival
Sunday, September 4, 2011 - 4:00 to 10:00 PM
2321 Vineville Avenue
on the grounds of the Big House Museum

Featuring:

Soulshine
Abby Owens Band
Griffin-McClelland

Adults: $10
Youth/Students/Military $7
Children under 6 free
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TICKETS are available by contacting Jim Stallings at (478) 957-9868

Presented by the Vineville Neighborhood Association (www.vineville.org) and the Big House Museum (www.thebighousemuseum.org)

Bring chairs or blankets.
Please no coolers or outside food.

Food & Wine...
and of course other beverages
available for purchase from:
Michaels on Mulberry

This Year's 2011 Festival Poster Page - CLICK HERE

Last Year's 2010 Festival Poster as JPEG Image - CLICK HERE

Yard Sale

nmcarthur — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:15:28 CDT

The last VNA Yard Sale was held on Sat. June 12, 2010 at 163 Rogers Ave.
Thanks for everyone's participation!
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Each year members of the Vineville Neighborhood Association collectively donate and host a neighborhood yard sale as a fundraiser for the association. This is a wonderful way to share those items no longer needed in your household, put them to good use for others, and find good deals for yourself on furniture, clothes, office equipment, books, household goods, and collectibles.

Please be thinking ahead about items you can donate for next year's 2011 yard sale to support the association.

Oktoberfest Party

nmcarthur — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:19:57 CDT

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Wo ist mein Drindl?

Wo ist seine Lederhosen?

Es muss Oktoberfest!
Oct. 29, 2011 6:30-until / 163 Rogers Ave

Beste bayerische Bier Garten in der Stadt!

Beverages, bratwurst and fellowship provided by VNA. Please bring a complimentary side dish or dessert to share. This party is an event for the whole family, children are welcome. No children? Please invite a new or old neighbor to enjoy this neighborhood event. Polka dancing is never required, but may be contagious.

Each Fall an Oktoberfest party is organized and hosted at the home of one of the association members. For the past several years VNA has been fortunate to have Lars and Annette Anderson host this wonderful event.

Beverages and bratwurst are provided by VNA, while members are asked to bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert to share. This party has become an Autumn classic and is thoroughly enjoyed by all who attend. Polka dancing is not required, but may be contagious. This is a child and family friendly gathering.

Labor Day Wine and Music Festival Poster

nmcarthur — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 09:05:14 CDT

Properties

nmcarthur — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 11:01:41 CDT

The Properties Committee stays abreast of planning, zoning and other issues effecting properties in the Vineville Historic District. Please contact chair Ron Lemon with any questions, concerns, or suggestions.

The Macon-Bibb County Planning and Zoning Commission provides Design Guidelines for Historic Districts in Macon-Bibb County. Being aware of and following the guidelines and regulations when making renovations to your property will help maintain the architectural heritage of the structures in our district.

Want to see parts of our neighborhood as they appeared 100 years ago on street maps? Check out these links:
http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/sanborn/CityCounty/Macon1908/Sheet71.html
http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/sanborn/CityCounty/Macon1908/Sheet72.html
Source: Digital Library of Georgia/Sanborn Fire Insurance City Maps/Macon/Vineville District

Macon water restrictions as of June 10, 2009:
Even-numbered addresses may water Mon., Wed., and Sat.
Odd-numbered addresses may water Tue., Thur. and Sun.
Watering is permitted any time of day on your designated day.
Watering is NOT permitted at anytime on Fridays.

Summer Party

nmcarthur — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 10:26:37 CDT

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Summer Garden/Pool Party
July 23, 2011, 6:30pm until
2448 Delaware Avenue

Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Main course and beverages provided by VNA.
This is a child and family friendly event.

Each Summer an outdoor Garden/Pool Party is organized and hosted at the home of one of the association members. For the past several years VNA has been fortunate to have Steve and Florence Allen host this wonderful event at their home at 2448 Delaware Avenue.

Beverages and meat are provided by VNA, while members are asked to bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert to share. This party has become a summer favorite with children of all ages enjoying the pool (including some rather grown-up children) and adults enjoying conversation, beverages and good food on the the patio and in the yard. This is a child and family friendly gathering and is thoroughly enjoyed by all who attend.

Easter Egg Hunt

nmcarthur — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:42:24 CDT

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This year's VNA Easter Egg Hunt and Bunny Visit took
place on Saturday April 23, 2011 from 10:00 to 11:30 am
on the grounds of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
at the corner of Pierce & Ingleside avenues.

VNA provided the Easter Egg Hunt complete with refreshments and a visit from the Easter Bunny! Neighborhood children of all ages were welcome to come and join in the fun and pose for pictures with the Easter bunny.

Each Spring an Easter Egg Hunt with a visit from the Easter Bunny is planned and organized within the neighborhood to permit children and families an opportunity to celebrate this fun tradition. The younger children have their own area to search ensuring opportunities for all to be successful, while the trail blazing older children are provided a much larger berth to roam and collect.

Here are some photos from previous year's Easter Egg Hunt:

Spring Fling Party

nmcarthur — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:50:14 CDT

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This year's St. Patrick's Day Party was
held on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the home
of Susan Griffin and Paul McClelland

VNA provided traditional corned beef and beverages. VNA members brought side dishes to share.

St. Paddy's would not complete without music, so a little live music just like in the pubs of Ireland was provided.

Great craic was had by all!

And divil a one was effin' and blindin' nor loopers or locked.

*This was an Adults Only event and parents booked their sitters.

A Spring Fling Party is organized and hosted in March, April or May of each year at one of the association member's homes. VNA furnishes all meat and beverages, while members are asked to please bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert to share. Members are encouraged to come enjoy the festivities and bring a new neighbor with you if you can. Please plan for a baby-sitter for this event and come have some fun!

Board Meetings

nmcarthur — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:51:31 CST

Board meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month. Officers, committee chairs, and other board members report on past, current and future association events, activities and issues pertaining to the Vineville Historic District.

For more information about our current board officers, members, and committee charis please go to the Board and Committees page.