July Neighborhood Newsletter
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Hello, neighbors!
July is here, and with it comes the full swing of summer in Dallas—long days, hot nights, and plenty of reasons to step outside and connect with each other (just maybe not at 3pm 😅). Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, cooling off at Tietze Pool, or catching live music on Greenville, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy the season close to home.
This month’s newsletter is packed with local happenings, helpful homeowner tips, and ways to beat the heat while staying connected to our vibrant Vickery Place community. Read on for neighborhood events, water conservation reminders, gardening advice, and more.
Stay cool and stay connected,
—The Vickery Place Neighborhood Association
✨ P.S. Don’t forget to check on neighbors, especially our seniors, during this stretch of triple-digit temps!
Upcoming Events
Share your feedback and ideas with VNPA!
Thank you to everyone who has filled out our 2025 VPNA Board Feedback Survey so far! There is still time to make your voice heard. Please take a moment to let the VPNA Board know how we are doing and share any ideas that you may have for us for the second half of the year.
🎆 Happy 4th of July from Vickery Place!✨
Wishing all our neighbors a joyful, safe, and sparkling Independence Day! Whether you're grilling out, waving flags, or hunting down the perfect fireworks show — we've got you covered.
💥 Top 10 Fireworks Spots In East Dallas & Surrounding Areas:
- 🎇 Fair Park Fourth (Free + Live Music!)
🔗 fairparkdallas.com/events/detail/fair-park-fourth - 🎆 Klyde Warren Park: Independence Day Celebration
🔗 klydewarrenpark.org/Things-To-Do/events/fourth-of-july.html - 🎉 Lakewood Country Club (View from surrounding streets)
🔗 lakewoodcountryclubclub.com - 🎇 Reverchon Park Overlook (for Downtown views!)
🔗 dallasparks.org/facilities/facility/details/Reverchon-Park-247 - 🎆 Trinity Groves / Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge Viewing
🔗 trinitygroves.com - 🧨 Frisco Freedom Fest (for a quick drive north!)
🔗 friscofreedomfest.org - 🎇 Addison Kaboom Town (July 3rd show!)
🔗 addisonkaboomtown.com - 🎆 White Rock Lake (Bring a blanket + enjoy the skyline!)
🔗 whiterocklake.org - 🎉 Rooftop at The Statler or Waterproof (Downtown Dallas)
🔗 thestatlerdallas.com | waterproofdallas.com - 🎇 Flag Pole Hill near Lake Highlands
🔗 flagpolehill.org
Join Your VPNA Neighbors at Tietze Splash!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR NATIONAL NIGHT OUT TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7!
July Pet of the Month - Freddie
This month's VPNA Pet of the Month is Freddie! Freddie will be receiving free passes to Barking Hound Village from our neighbors, Lisa & Jeremy Jones, who have lived in Vickery Place for 16 years.
"Freddie is an Aussie whose tail wags the whole day long with his whole life focused on one special thing: a bright green tennis ball. Food? Just a distraction. The ball is everything to him! He spends his day in a whirlwind of fury motion, chasing his ball with the endless energy of a comet. His happy spirit lights up the entire yard. Freddie and his owners are unfortunately moving out of the Vickery Place Neighborhood soon. Freddie has a great group of friends who will miss him: Al Capone the French Bulldog, Kora the Aussie, little Stewie (nicknamed Stewpot), and many more. Even though he will miss his buddies, Freddie will be excited for the next adventure. New places, new friends, new games, and, of course, more balls to chase. Every day is a promise of excitement and fun for Freddie. Farewell, Freddie; you will be missed!"
If you see Freddie around the neighborhood, be sure to wish him farewell and congratulate him on winning July Pet of the Month!!
Pet of the Month Sponsor: Barking Hound Village
Barking Hound Village is proudly owned and operated by our neighbors, Lisa and Jeremy Jones. Barking Hound Village provides upscale, loving care across three Dallas boutique locations, offering customizable boarding, daycare, and spa services, backed by a dedicated team and strict health protocols. They strive to provide the ultimate experience for both dogs and their owners!
🏨 Services & Rates
Boarding (2025 rates):
- Private Suites start at $70/night; additional dogs: +$40 for 2nd, +$10 each thereafter.
- VIP Suites start at $95/night; +$35 for 2nd dog, +$10 thereafter.
- House food option: $4/day/dog.
- Extended-stay discounts: 10% off for ≥12 nights, 15% for ≥21 nights
- Holiday/peak surcharge: $5 per dog/night; cancellation deposits and deadlines vary
Daycare (2025):
- $45 per suite/day; second dog in same suite $35; additional dogs $10 each.
- Monday–Friday admissions, reservations required by 11 AM; 48‑hour cancellation policy applies
Bathing:
- Available to boarding/daycare clients; priced by breed, size, coat type, condition, and time
🛡️ Health, Safety & Requirements
- Dogs must be at least 4 months old and ≥10 lb; spayed/neutered unless under six months.
- BHV does not accept terminally ill, late-stage illness, diabetic, or epileptic dogs—or certain breeds (e.g. Pit Bulls, Bull Terriers, Dogo Argentino); behavioral screening may apply
- Vaccination requirements: rabies, DHLP, parvo, fecal exam, Bordetella, all administered ≥48 hours before check-in
- Dogs must be healthy with no contagious illness exposure in the past 30 days
📅 Hours & Contact Info
| Location | Address | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Springs | 5922 Cedar Springs Rd | 214‑350‑8811 | M–F 7:30 AM–8 PM; Sat 8–2; Sun 2–7 bhvtexas.com+4bhvtexas.com+4bhvtexas.com+4 |
| Central (Dyer) | 5605 Dyer St | 469‑941‑4242 | Same hours as above |
| Lake Highlands | 7610 Greenville Ave | 214‑890‑9778 | Same hours as above |
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July Yard of the Month - 5242 Miller
Congratulations to Jane and Zane Butter at 5242 Miller Avenue, our July Yard of the Month winners!
Jane and Zane were drawn to this house when their realtor friend brought it to their attention in 2023. They loved it immediately and went to work making it their own, including painting the entire house, inside and out, a lovely white, the perfect backdrop for all the greenery in front of their home. One of Jane’s favorite plants is the caladium – you can probably tell that from a glance at their yard as they make such a beautiful and bold statement. Jane loves to stock up on caladiums at her favorite source, Caladium World. Over the last couple of years, she has planted hundreds of them, making sure to get them in the ground by Mother’s Day so that they can bloom by mid-June. She also has a soft spot in her heart for the set of stone lions that flank her sidewalk, as they welcome visitors and add a touch of whimsy and curb appeal.
The Butters are also big fans of the bald cypress tree and have planted about a dozen in their back yard to provide shade and privacy. If you can peel your eyes from the bounty of caladiums all along the front, make sure to notice the healthy hanging ferns on her lovely porch and you can’t miss the beautifully maintained oak tree that provides wonderful shade in our hot Texas summers.
We’d like to express our continued appreciation to North Haven Gardens for their support of our Yard of the Month program. Jane and Zane will receive a $50 NHG gift card to continue keeping their yard looking great. #northhavengardens
🏡 Cooling & Energy Efficiency
- Tune up your HVAC this July
July heat will push your AC to the limit. Have a pro inspect and service your A/C system now—replace filters monthly, seal any duct leaks—to keep it efficient under peak load - Boost insulation & window performance
Consider light-colored paint or roofing coatings that reflect heat, and seal windows/doors with caulking or weatherstripping to minimize heat gain - Add shading & ventilation
Install exterior awnings, ceiling fans, and roof/attic vents to reduce interior temperatures and take the strain off your cooling system.
🌱 Lawn & Landscape Care
- Water early in the morning—before 10 AM—to reduce evaporation and avoid fostering lawn fungus
- Keep grass height at 3–4 inches and never cut more than one-third per session
- Mow about every 5–7 days, or when previous lines disappear
VPNA Book Club!
Interested in joining the VPNA book club? We are a once-a-month group that meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month.
Our book for July 10 is The God of the Woods by Liz Moore.
For August 14 it is Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History by Erik Larson.
July Events in Dallas
Additional 4th of July Celebrations – Various Locations
- Star‑Spangled Spectacular | July 4, 1 PM
A patriotic indoor concert with fireworks at Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Tickets $35–$91; DART-accessible. More info and tickets. - Irving's Sparks & Stripes | July 3–4
Parade, fireworks, live music, and drone shows. dallas.culturemap.com
🎭 Broadway & Theatre Highlights
- The Lion King | Jul 1–24 at Music Hall @ Fair Park
A beloved Broadway classic perfect for all ages.
Tickets & showtimes › - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | Jul 1–13 at Wyly Theatre
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s vibrant musical celebration. dallas-theater.com
More info & tickets › - Everybody’s Talking About Jamie | Jul 18–31 at Kalita Humphreys
A heartwarming coming-of-age musical hit from London’s West End. dallas-theater.com
Learn more & book ›
🎶 Concert & Music Events
- Outlaw Music Festival | July 5 at Dos Equis Pavilion
Featuring Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings, Sheryl Crow & more. https://outlawmusicfestive.com/dallas/ - Kesha | July 8 at Dos Equis Pavilion
Headliner Kesha with support from Scissor Sisters. https://www.dosequispavilion.com/shows - Slightly Stoopid | July 12 at Toyota Music Factory
Groovy summer vibes at this Irving concert venue. https://www.thepaviliontmf.com/
📚 Library & Community Activities
Located just a few minutes away at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library:
- Community Nature EXPO – Sat, July 12, 10 AM–2 PM
Family-friendly presentations featuring Texas native wildlife. Registration required. https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/community-nature-expo-322258 - An Evening at Pemberley – Sat, July 26, 6–9 PM
A Jane Austen–themed ball on the library’s 6th floor. https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/evening-pemberley-421898 - For more local library events click here!
🧑🌾 Garden & Yard Guidance Classes
- Dallas County Master Gardeners & North Haven Gardens are offering July events/classes—perfect for your VPNA Garden column. https://nhg.com/events
Dallas Summer Water Restriction Reminder
Watering Lawns is restricted between 10am-6pm and only allowed on specific days of the week depending on your address.
Help Keep Vickery Place Beautiful with Dallas 311
Did you know using 311 is one of the fastest and most effective ways to request service and ensure our neighborhood receives timely care and attention in just minutes!
✅ Ways to Report: 👉 See below to scan and download the app.
🔗 Dallas 311 Website
📞 Call 311
📲 Text "311" to (469) 597-2265
🕒 Reports take less than 60 seconds!
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