April Neighborhood Newsletter
Hello, April! Spring is in full swing and so is the neighborhood fun! Between Easter celebrations and our upcoming Wine Walk🍷
Hello, April! Spring is in full swing and so is the neighborhood fun! Between Easter celebrations and our upcoming Wine Walk🍷, it’s the perfect month to get outside, catch up with neighbors, and enjoy a glass (or two) along the way. Cheers to good company, great weather, and a fantastic start to spring!
WINE WALK SATURDAY, APRIL 25!🍷
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE – ONLY 100 IN TOTAL!
Join us for one of the most anticipated neighborhood nights of the year—this year's Vickery Place Wine Walk is happening Saturday, April 25th from 6–9pm, and everyone’s welcome to join in the fun!
Not only is this our biggest fundraiser event of the year, but it is also the perfect chance to explore beyond your block and connect with other friendly faces from the neighborhood— all while enjoying an incredible evening of wine and signature bites prepared by a few of our favorite local spots! Whether you're in Vickery Place or just next door in Belmont, Lower Greenville, or the M Streets we’d love to have you sip, eat, and meet your East Dallas neighbors.
Tickets are $150 per person, and include:
• Unlimited wine pours- Our wine selection is top notch! Our own board member and friend to many sommeliers, Russell Walker, has ensured an elite wine selection that will leave you savoring every drop!
• Delicious bites from three of East Dallas’ most popular vendors - we will have a different vendor at each stop!
• A premium wine glass to take home!
• A whole lot of great vibes and community spirit - Your ticket funds neighborhood events, like National Night Out and NEW Summer Snow Cone Saturday, as well as beautification endeavors in Vickery Place.
🍷🍷🍷 CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR TICKET! 🍷🍷🍷
INTERESTED IN HOSTING? We are still finalizing our host house route and looking for more backyards to make the walk easier on us all! We will choose THREE back yards for our wine walk route. As a host, this means that you are okay with allowing 100 of your neighbors to hang out in the back yard for an hour before moving on to the next house. No need to allow us inside. VPNA takes care of set up, clean and staffing the hour with bartenders and servers. Click the link below to be contacted to learn more! or email [email protected]
April Neighborhood General Meeting
Join us on April 15 from 6–7 PM at Local Public Eatery to connect with neighbors, meet board members, and hear from City of Dallas representative Melissa Parent. We’ll discuss home renovation permits and explore the history of Vickery Place.
Where: Local Public Eatery, 2323 N Henderson Ave #100
When: April 15, 2026 | 6–7 PM
Light appetizers will be provided, with additional food and drinks available for purchase. As a bonus, LPE will be giving away four gift cards!
We look forward to seeing you and celebrating the start of spring together.
TEXAS RANGER'S OPENING DAY GAME, APRIL 3!
PET OF THE MONTH
April’s Pet of the Month is Violet, a very proud Vickery Place resident. Violet’s owners have been in Vickery Place since 2013, and Violet joined in 2024. She is a one-year old Cavapoo who loves playing fetch in the backyard, carrying things in her mouth, (especially socks) and “sniffing for clues” on her walks. She is very friendly and would love for you to say hello when you see her on a walk, and she may even ask for a belly rub.
Our April Pet of the Month winner will receive a gift card to Pet Supplies Plus. We hope they use it for something fun!
Click here to vote a neighborly pet for next month!
Geneva Heights Needs You!
When: Takes place on the 3rd Saturday of each month - Next drive is Saturday, April 18th 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Where: Mobile food pantry will occur in GH parking lot. Expected duration 1-2 hrs.
Who: Food pantry resources are available to anyone in the community who can benefit.
Volunteer Role: Volunteers of all ages welcome!!
- Hand out supplies during each event - Expected duration 1-2 hrs.
- Great opportunity for students needing to accrue community service hours!!
How Do I Help: The digital volunteer sign up form for GH’s upcoming mobile food pantry is now available!
Other ways to help: for data entry in the days after each drive (recipients of food pantry resources fill out a form at the time of their visit, and this info has to be entered into a North Texas Food Bank/Catholic Charities database). Volunteers are needed to help enter this information into the database.
--> Scan the QR code 👆🏼 above or visit the digital volunteer sign up 👇🏼 See available dates & select your volunteer slot!
YARD OF THE MONTH - April 2026
We’re delighted to spotlight the home of Mary, Laurie, and their adorable dog, Sophie, as Vickery Place’s April YOTM. Residents at the corner of Vickery and Laneri since 2008, the Sangers have created a truly special space. We recently had the privilege of touring the masterful landscaping surrounding the home and throughout the backyard, where we fell in love with Mary’s thoughtful design choices.
The yard features standout elements like a colorful smoke tree, several varieties of Japanese maples, giant crepe myrtles, creeping juniper ground cover, boulders, statuary, a water fountain, and a stunning silver sycamore that many neighbors also love. Each element adds texture, color, and visual interest while keeping the overall feel balanced, peaceful, and very Zen.
When building their house, the Sangers were careful to work with the lot’s existing trees rather than against them. The home, garage, and entry points were thoughtfully positioned on the property to protect the canopy and root systems of well-established trees. That care still influences the character of their property today. Mary continues to bring that same intentional approach to their landscaping, choosing plantings, colors, and accents that prioritize sustainability while understanding that a garden is an ever-changing evolving thing.
Mary and Laurie are active, engaged neighbors. They host a neighborhood mahjong group and book club meetings, attend VPNA’s annual National Night Out block party, and have even shared their home as a stop for the annual Wine Walk event.
Mary and Laurie originally chose Vickery Place because of its Conservation District status. Eighteen years later, they continue to love living here—the friends they’ve made, the neighborhood feel, and the incredible convenience of our location. Their home and yard reflect thoughtful design, sustainable practices, and above all, a genuine love for Vickery Place and its people.
Congratulations again to Mary and Laurie Sanger, our April Yard of the Month winners. And a very special thank you to North Haven Gardens for their continued sponsorship of Vickery Place’s beautification programs, including a generous donation of a $50 gift card to our Yard of the Month winners.
IT'S SPRINGTIME AND HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO KEEP THE MOSQUITOES AWAY!
Stop Mosquitoes at the Source Fogging Kills Everything ... Except Mosquitoes By Kerry Silver, Dallas County Master Gardener
Spring is upon us and gardeners are just itching to dig in dirt. But mosquitoes can really take a bite out of a pleasant day outdoors. Mosquito fogging may seem like an easy fix, but it only targets the adult mosquitoes already in your yard, not the larvae. Companies use buzzwords like green, biodegradable, natural or derived from flowers1 that may make customers feel comfortable applying pesticides to their landscape. But most residential mosquito sprays contain pyrethrins or pyrethroids, which are broad-spectrum insecticides2 that are also toxic to bees, butterflies and other pollinators, as well as fish and aquatic organisms. They can be harmful to pets and people, as well. A Safe, Effective Alternative There’s another solution that’s safe, affordable, and supports biodiversity. Best of all, it works! It’s called a mosquito bucket, and it targets mosquito breeding where it starts — without harming pollinators, pets, or people.
How To Make a Mosquito Bucket
Gather the supplies: · A large bucket · A handful of dead leaves or grass clippings · Mosquito dunks containing Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis4), which is a natural soil bacterium that kills mosquito larvae · Chicken wire or a sturdy stick Assemble your bucket: 1. Label your bucket. You can download a free printable label or buy a weatherproof vinyl sticker on Zazzle. 2. Drill a hole in the side of your bucket at the water line so it will drain rather than overflow from sprinklers or rainwater. 3. Fill the bucket two-thirds full of water. 4. Add a small handful of dead leaves or grass clippings to help make the water funky. Leaving it in the sun for a couple of days will speed up the decay process. 5. Leave plenty of water surface area, so mosquitoes have room to land and lay their eggs. 6. Add one-quarter of a mosquito dunk. 7. Cover with chicken wire and secure it with zip ties or a rock to prevent other creatures from climbing in. Or add a rescue stick that leans out above the rim in case a small animal falls in. 8. Place your bucket in a quiet, shady spot away from places your family or pets may be. Tips for success: · Add water periodically to keep it at two-thirds full.
Add one-quarter of a mosquito dunk each month. · Use multiple buckets if your yard is large. · Because Bti is not toxic to plants, insects, pets or humans, you can dump the water in your garden. Additional Mosquito Control Practices · Clear standing water in places like gutters, plant saucers, buckets, and the crooks of tree branches. · Spread cedar mulch under outdoor seating areas and refresh it regularly. · Keep patio fans running to keep mosquitoes away. · Use CDC-approved repellent like DEET, picaridin or lemon eucalyptus oil5 to prevent bites · Wear light colored, loose fitting long sleeves and pants for gardening.
EARTH X NORTH TEXAS DAY, APRIL 22 WITH SUPPORT FROM THE CITY OF DALLAS
NEIGHBORHOOD BOOK CLUB
April: Buckeye by Patrick Ryan
The 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:45pm. Locations rotate, contact [email protected] if interested!
May: Heart the Lover by Lily King
June: Wayfaring Stranger by James Lee Burke
July: What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown
DIGITAL KIOSK IN DISTRICT 14
Phase II: Willis & Henderson (near the former Fireside Pies)
Phase III: N Henderson Rd & Belmont Ave; Greenville Ave & Goodwin Ave
Support the Neighborhood
Did you know you can support future parties, get-togethers, and special events by donating to the Vickery Place Neighborhood Association? You can edit your account to commit to a $1 or $5 recurring donation or you can make a one-time donation amount of your choice at https://www.vickeryplace.com/shop-donate/. We are a registered 501(c)(3) Non-profit organization. Or click the button below.
Thank you for your support of our Neighborhood!
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