WHAT’S HAPPENING IN FORD’S COLONY
FCHOA NEWS

 

New - BE ON THE LOOKOUT
Residents have reported seeing hammerhead worms in the community. These invasive worms are recognizable by their distinctive shovel or hammer shaped heads. (Pictures are available online.) Hammerhead worms can be harmful to both humans and pets, which can experience digestive issues after ingesting them. If you find these pests, avoid handling them with bare hands. Use gloves or a tool to remove them and do not cut the worms into pieces, as fragments can regenerate into new worms. Dispose of them in a sealed bag with salt, vinegar, soapy water or rubbing alcohol and discard in the trash.
 
Update - TOMORROW'S GFL PICKUP IS RECYCLING
Please email rvawphoasupport@gflenv.com or call 804-843-9288 for the HOA Contract division of GFL. Additionally, you can click on the "TRASH and RECYCLING" link in the REFERENCE section at the end of every What's Happening In Ford's Colony email to find all of the information regarding the trash and recycling services.

 

 

 

JCCPD Community Services unit Representatives will be in Westbury Park to provide safety tips for riding bikes, ebikes and scooters. They will be answering questions about helmet requirements, rules of the road and safe riding. See the flyer below for more information.

 

Join Green Team members and others around the world and try the Plastic Free July Challenge at plasticfreejuly.org/

Host a Plastic Free event, e.g. picnic or barbecue

 

Select one plastic item to remove from your daily use, e.g. plastic shopping bags, plastic water bottles, plastic flatware or plates
For more information see the GO GREEN article in the July TOC. 

 

Send us an email to greencoordinator@fchoa.net and tell us what you did and can add it to the September article for a few shout outs.

DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE? LIKE TO HELP? 
Volunteer to drive your Ford's Colony neighbors who cannot drive themselves to and from medical or other appointments in the Williamsburg area. The service is free and invaluable to those who need it. If you are interested in becoming one of our volunteer drivers, please contact the coordinator at transportation.fchoa@gmail.com to sign up. It’s simple and a great way to meet your neighbors! 

 

 

Reading is the cornerstone of education and providing children with stories helps them reach the goal of becoming great readers. Reading specialist, literacy coach, and author Christina Shawn is coming to Ford’s Colony next month and will introduce your children or grandchildren to the books she has written and provide crafts and a Q&A for parents and grandparents about ways to help kids embrace reading.

 

Christina’s books will be available for personalization and signed by Christina at her presentation. Attendees can purchase either of her current titles at the event ($20 each) or buy books from Christina's site and bring them to the event. You don’t want to miss this one!

 
COMMUNITY

James City County proudly offers inclusive programs, essential services for all ages and abilities and safe, accessible spaces where meaningful connections are made. From parks and trails to recreation programs and special events, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

 

Come explore everything the County has to offer during Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). July is the perfect time to visit a new park, walk a new trail, or try a new program or activity. Don't forget to share your adventures on social media and tag us on Facebook or Instagram - we'd love to celebrate with you! For the full list of County parks and trails, visit jamescitycountyva.gov/756/Parks-Trails. For the list of programs and event offerings for the month, see the July Events News Flash. To learn more about JCC Parks & Recreation, visitjamescitycountyva.gov/recreation.

 

 

SAVE THE DATES
Events listed here are open to all Ford's Colony residents and property owners. For more information on future events, click here.

 

A calendar view of events scheduled for this month is available by viewing the "EVENTS IN FORDS COLONY" attachment to this message.       

 

Sunday, August 16 | 5 - 7 p.m. | S & T Pool, Pool & Tunes

 

FCHOA MEETINGS
In-person Board of Directors and Standing Committee meetings are open to all HOA members and also available virtually. To obtain the virtual call-in number, contact Community Services at communityservices@fchoa.net, or call 757-258-4230.

 

The calendar of meeting dates and times is available on page 2 of every Talk of the Colony magazine or click on fchoa.org to view the meetings list on the Home page of the website.

 

 

TRASH and RECYCLING services information.

 

YOUTH AT YOUR SERVICE login to your Portal to access the listing of young people offering services, at a fee (dog walking, tutoring, yard work, and more). Available to print anytime in the "G - YOUTH AT YOUR SERVICE and CLUB MEMBER LISTS" folder.

 

FAQs frequently asked questions about the Ford's Colony Homeowners Association.

 

COMMUNITY CONTACTS a printable listing of contact information for local utilities, emergency medical facilities, FCHOA contacts, country club contacts and other emergency services near Ford's Colony.

 

PORTAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED? Click to contact Community Services.