WHAT’S HAPPENING IN FORD’S COLONY

 

 

New - FORD'S COLONY SCHOOL REDISTRICTING

 

Join us to review the FC redistricting maps, discuss public comments, and go over emails to the board requesting map changes. At 6 p.m., we will move to Berkeley Middle School for continued discussion and outreach.

 

Wear blue to show your support—see you there.

 

New - YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Work with a great team to collaborate and contribute your ideas to the betterment of Ford’s Colony. If you have questions or are seeking additional information, please reach out to Ann Kelly at nominating-chair@fchoa.net.

 
Update - TOMORROW'S GFL PICKUP IS BULK
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.

 

JOIN THE PLASTIC FREE JULY CHALLENGE
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 barbeque

·   Select one plastic item to remove from your daily use, e.g. plastic shopping bags, plastic water bottles, plastic flatware or plates

 

See attachments for “Acceptable and Not Acceptable” items for the Soft Plastic Collections.  

 

Audio Portrait will be performing on the S&T Patio. Audio Portrait is an acoustic harmony trio. Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream will be on site serving delicious food. 
 
COMMUNITY

 

JULY IS PARK AND RECREATION MONTH              

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.

 

 

A charity golf event to support the Youth Aeronautics Educational Foundation. See flyer for more details. 

 

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.       

 

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.