VEP Community Association

Upcoming May Events

Monday, 07 May 2012 08:30

Upcoming Events in May:

VEP Community-wide Garage Sale, Saturday, May 5th. The annual garage sale is today. Open to all VEP residents. VEP does the advertising. Just put out those treasures you want to sell. Get as many neighbors on your block/ street to join you as possible!
Happy Cinco de Mayo, Saturday, May 5th!!
Happy Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13th!!
VEP Membership Meeting, Tuesday, May 29th – plan now to attend!

Upcoming April Events

Tuesday, 17 April 2012 07:32

VEP is sponsoring an Election Forum featuring the six declared candidates for the District 10 City Council Seat, and pro & con speakers on SJ City Employee Pension Reform initiative. The Forum is scheduled for Tuesday, April 24th, starting at 7pm. Location will be the Gunderson High School Theater.
(Election Forum will replace the regularly scheduled monthly Membership meeting – note change in meeting location and earlier start time.) See complete details in the April VEP Newsletter arriving this week. Plan now to attend! Open to the Public - invite your friends and neighbors!
VEP Community-wide Garage Sale, Saturday, May 5th. Start planning now to participate - open to all VEP residents. Encourage your neighbors to take part!

VEP Upcoming March Events

Sunday, 18 March 2012 20:58

Upcoming Events in March:

Beautification Project - Vista Park - Saturday, March 24th, 9am - 1pm. San Jose Parks & Recreation staff will be delivering fibar to be spread in the play areas. Come join your neighbors in keeping our park attractive and fun. Some equipment will be available, but bring your gloves, and favorite rake or shovel. Please contact Dave Fadness in advance for additional information and to volunteer at 578-6428 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
VEP Membership Meeting - Tuesday, March 27th, 7:30pm - Vista Park Community Room. Focus of meeting will be on Disaster/Emergency Preparedness, including a demonstration and additional information on a CPR class. Plan now to attend! Marilyn Rodgers, President 408-225-7553 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Upcoming March Events

Sunday, 11 March 2012 18:25

Upcoming Events in March:

"Spring Forward" – Daylight Savings Time starts Sunday, March 11th at 2am. In addition to changing clocks that are not automated, this is a good time to do semi-annual checks on smoke detectors and emergency preparedness supplies.
Santa Clara Valley Water District – Open House, Wednesday, March 14th, 4-8pm, 5700 Almaden Expressway. Tours and information on primary water source agency for Santa Clara County. Additional information at website link: http://www.valleywater.org/openhouse.aspx
Neighborhood Watch Meeting – Thursday, March 15th, 6:30pm at Pearl Library. Interested in learning more about the Neighborhood Watch program? Pinehurst has extended an invitation to surrounding neighbors to join them on Thursday.
Great American Litter Pickup – Saturday, March 17th, 8:30am – 11:30am. Meet with other District 10 volunteers at Pioneer High School, 1290 Blossom Hill Rd. For additional information call 408/277-3208.
Save the Date – VEP Membership Meeting, Tuesday, March 27th.

VEP Upcoming February Events

Sunday, 26 February 2012 16:54

Upcoming Events in February:

February Membership Meeting – Tuesday, February 28th, 7:30pm to be held at the Vista Park Community Room, 475 Hyde Park Drive, S.J. 95136. Featured guest speakers will highlight information on Parks – Martial Cottle Park - Alicia Flynn, Santa Clara County Parks Project Manager will provide an update on development plans for Martial Cottle. Molly Tobias and James Reber will give a brief overview of San Jose City Parks information. Plan now to attend! (For additional information, see VEP February Newsletter).
CPR Class. Would you like to learn how to perform this life saving technique? VEP will offer a class, if there is sufficient interest. Contact Marilyn Rodgers at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The annual VEP Membership Drive continues! If you have not already sent in your membership renewal, do it today! An application is available in both the February newsletter, and online at the VEP Website – www.vepca.net..

VEP January Update

Upcoming Events in January:

January Membership Meeting - Tuesday, January 31st, 7:30pm to be held at the Vista Park Community Room, 475 Hyde Park Drive, S.J. 95136. Featured guest speakers Capt. David Honda, SJPD and Hewitt Joyner, will speak on Gang Activity Prevention. Plan now to attend this exciting presentation! (For additional information, see VEP January Newsletter)
January begins the annual VEP Membership Drive! To assist you in easily renewing your membership for 2012, a remit envelope and additional information is included in the VEP January Newsletter. A membership application is also available online, at the VEP Website www.vepca.net.
Bring your membership application with you to the meeting on Tuesday. Be entered into a drawing for a free 2012 VEP membership (winner's check will be returned to them).

Upcoming January Events

Upcoming Events in January:

1. Happy New Year! As the year 2012 begins, VEP Community Association also begins its 43rd continuous year as an all volunteer organization proudly serving its local community!

2. January begins the annual VEP Membership Drive! To assist you in easily renewing your membership for 2012, a remit envelope and additional information will be available in the upcoming VEP January Newsletter. A membership application is also available online, at the VEP Website - www.vepca.net.

3. Volunteers Needed!! - VEP Membership Drive Mailing Prep Party, this Sunday, January 22nd, from 12noon - 3pm, at the Vista Park Community Room, 475 Hyde Park Drive. Lots of Fun! Have refreshments while meeting and talking to neighbors. All while preparing the January Newsletter for mailing, and stuffing, sealing, and addressing envelopes for new membership recruitment.

4. January Membership Meeting - Tuesday, January 31st, 7:30pm to be held at the Vista Park Community Room, 475 Hyde Park Drive, S.J. 95136. Featured guests Capt. David Honda, SJPD and Hewitt Joyner, will speak on Gang Activity Prevention. Plan now to attend this exciting presentation!

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays to all VEP members and neighbors! There will be no meeting held in the month of December. Enjoy the time with your family and loved ones!