WHAT’S HAPPENING IN FORD’S COLONY
FCHOA NEWS
 
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.
 
New – CONTROLLING INVASIVE JAPANESE STILT GRASS
Now is the time to check your yard and remove the very invasive Japanese Stilt Grass. For small patches, hand-pulling and disposing of the plants is the most effective method of control. Larger patches may require scalping the plant by weed whacking the grass down to the roots to ensure all seeds are eliminated. Every effort to help minimize the growth of this grass will help make sure our native plants have space to thrive. The Blue Ridge Partnership Factsheet provides more information on identifying the grass, understanding its effect on the environment, and controlling its spread.
 
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.
 
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES NEWS 
 
New - THE FIRST SATURDAY GREEN TEAM SOFT PLASTIC  AND SNEAKER COLLECTION
September 5 | 9 to 10 a.m. | Westbury Park (weather permitting)
 
Our monthly soft plastics and sneaker collection will be this Saturday, September 5.

 

Additionally, in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF), the Green Team will be collecting acorns and other nuts from your yard to support the VDOF effort to reforest open lands in our state. We will be collecting nuts through October 15. If you are unable to drop them off at the regular time, you may drop them off at 112 Keystone at the top of the driveway.

 

Please no yard debris. Please review the attached handouts for a list of acceptable soft plastic items and the VDOF flyer for more information on the nut collection.
 
New - FORD'S COLONY SOFTBALL CLUB 
The Ford’s Colony Softball Club resumes the 17th season of pickup games on Saturday, September 12.  

 

Come on out to Big Al Field in Westbury Park to have some fun and maybe relive those glory days! All ages and skill levels invited. Warm-ups start at 9:15 a.m. with teams chosen for a pickup game at 10 a.m. Contact Ed Schneider at softballfordscolony@gmail.com with any questions or to be added to the weekly mailing list.
 
New - MUSIC FEST '26
Music Fest '26 will be held at Westbury Park on September 12 from 4 - 7 p.m. Please see the attachment for more information.
 
New - UPCOMING GREEN ROUNDTABLE
Wednesday, September 16 | 7 p.m. | S&T Club
 
Please join the Green Coordinator and Green Team for the 2026 Green Roundtable. This Café style, informal, interactive discussion is intended to engage and listen to everyone. The theme is understanding our Carbon Footprint and identifying actions both the HOA and residents can take to minimize greenhouse gas emissions.
 
New - FORD'S COLONY YARD SALE
Sunday, September 20 | 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.| Williamsburg Indoor Sports Complex (WISC)
 
It’s time for our annual yard sale! Vendor sign up begins now and will be open until space is filled. The first 10 people to register will be provided with one 8’ table. All other sellers must bring their own equivalent sized table. (Chairs are provided.) Vendor set-up is from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
 
To confirm your reservation, drop off a check for $30 in an envelope, addressed and made payable to Phyllis Eastman, with your name, mailing address, and phone number at the John Pott gate. This information is required in order to participate. Please ask for your sign-up number when dropping off your envelope so you will know if you need to bring a table. Payment is non-refundable. A handout on the day of the Yard Sale will indicate your table location.
 
Contact Phyllis Eastman for questions at reastman2003@verizon.net or 757-810-5490.

 

Update - REVISED POOL HOURS
Pool hours have been updated through the month of September. Please see the attachment for information.
 
COMMUNITY

 

Update - EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL - CARDINAL RIDGE DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION 
Thursday, September 3 | 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. | King of Glory Lutheran Church
 
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.
 
New - WILLIAMSBURG CAR SHOW
Do you love cars? Come to the 18th Annual Williamsburg Car Show, presented by the Ford’s Colony Auto Enthusiasts, on Sunday, September 13, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Merchants Square.

 

For more information see the attached flyer. Don’t miss this fun filled day for all ages!
 
FORD’S COLONY COUNTRY CLUB EVENTS
fordscolonycc.com 
 
JAMES CITY LIONS CLUB CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT AT FORD'S COLONY COUNTRY CLUB
Friday, September 11 | 7:30 a.m. 
 
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.

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.

 

REFERENCE
 
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. Up-to-date information is available on fchoa.org.