WHAT’S HAPPENING IN FORD’S COLONY

 

 

Update - SCHOOL STARTS TODAY!
Remember - Today, Monday, August 24, is the first day of school. Children, parents, yellow buses will appear, sometimes suddenly, mornings and afternoons. Drivers need to be vigilant. Virginia law requires motorists to stop for stopped school buses with flashing red lights and an extended stop sign when approaching from any direction. The WJCC buses are equipped with cameras and motorists will be prosecuted for failure to stop.

Children do not always look for motorists so motorists must look for children.

 

New - ELECTION TIME IS UPON US
Did you know that the candidates in an upcoming election are permitted in Ford’s Colony as long as certain requirements are followed? Please see the attachment of the Solicitation and Election Policy below for more details. Anyone who is concerned that there are activities inconsistent with this policy should contact Security at 757-258-4080 so that the issue can be addressed. Please remember our community's commitment to civil behavior year round.

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.

 

 

Pool hours have been updated for the month of August.  Please see the attachment for the new schedule.

 

Update -  BACK TO SCHOOL - HELP STUDENTS & TEACHERS  

Students
The Activities & Social Committee is continuing the annual school supply drive. Help the school year get off to a great start for some deserving students in the area!

 

Teachers
You can also donate school supplies to a teacher store that is maintained by the Williamsburg James City Schools Foundation. The foundation assembles supply packages and teachers can "shop" using supply "bucks."

 

 

Where? S&T Club and Community Services Office

When? Month of August
Suggested Items? Can be found in the school supply lists by grade level.

 

The season kick-off show “That’s Life!” scheduled for September 12 has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

We will begin the season with the Mary Mikels show on October 9 and RSVPs can be made starting at 9 a.m. on September 12.

 

We extend our sincere gratitude to the cast, crew, and loyal patrons for their support and understanding. 

 

In the meantime, we hope you'll enjoy the Music Fest, which will be held at Westbury Park on September 12.

 

 

The Dance Club is excited to announce our New Beginner Line Dance class. We will learn basic line dance steps at a fun, laid back and slow pace. If interested contact: danceclub@gracewalk.net or gimper35@gmail.com.

 

 

Update - EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL - CARDINAL RIDGE DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION 

 

DR Horton will be hosting another town hall meeting for surrounding residents of the Eastern State Hospital property to provide information about the project, gather feedback, and address any questions. The meeting will be an open-house style forum. King of Glory Lutheran Church is located at 4897 Longhill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188.

 

 

 

The James City Lions Club will hold its annual Charity Golf Tournament on September 11, at the Ford’s Colony Country Club.

 

Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. The tournament begins at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start and will be followed by lunch in the Country Club Pavilion. In addition to top awards there will be raffle drawings with prizes of $1,000 and $250, and door prizes. Individuals and foursomes are encouraged to register. Registration is open until September 1.  For more information about sponsorships and tournament registration details see the Club’s website. 

 

Questions? Email the James City Lions Club at JamesCityLionsClub@yahoo.com or contact Mary Lynn Billitteri at mlbillitteri@gmail.com.

 
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.

 

Saturday, September 12 | 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Westbury Park | Music Fest '26

 

Sunday, September 13 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Merchants Square | Williamsburg Invitational Car Show

 

Monday, September 14 | 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | CSB Exercise Studio | New Beginner Line Dance Class

 

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

 

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.