Get ready for a jam-packed edition of our neighborhood newsletter, filled with all the news, events, and festive cheer to keep your fall season lively!
Howdy Neighbors,
Get ready for a jam-packed edition of our neighborhood newsletter, filled with all the news, events, and festive cheer to keep your fall season lively! This month, we’re celebrating our Halloween House Decoration winner who took spooky to a whole new level and gearing up for cooler temperatures ahead. Plus, we've got the latest Yard of the Month, a spotlight on our November Pet of the Month, and some great holiday safety tips. So, cozy up with a warm drink, dive in, and find out how you can get involved and enjoy all that Vickery Place has to offer! 🍕🌟🦃
Thank you all again for making National Night Out 2025 a success!
We're still re-living National Night Out 2025! VPNA is so grateful to all of the neighbors, vendors, and local businesses who came out to support our neighborhood. Enjoy some of our favorite photos from the event!
National Night Out - Sponsors spotlight!
National Night Out was a resounding success, and we owe a heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors who made this community event possible. Your support allowed us to come together as neighbors, strengthen our bonds, and enhance the safety of our neighborhood. We also extend our gratitude to the dedicated volunteers who contributed their time and efforts to make this event a reality. Your commitment to our community is commendable, and together with our sponsors, you have helped create a safer, more connected place to call home. Thank you all for coming out and making the night one to remember!
We'd also like to extend a heartfelt thanks to our generous sponsors and vendors who make this event possible:
- Balloon Kings Dallas - https://www.balloon-kingsdallas.com/
- Banana Bonsai - https://www.bananabonsai.com/
- Chuy's - https://www.chuys.com/menu/meal-bundles
- Duro Hospitality (Sister, Mister Charles, The Charles, Carlos Elegante) - https://durohospitality.com
- Earnest John - https://www.joyvilleinc.com/pages/earnest-john-honest-goods
- EltaMD - https://eltamd.com/
- ErynRosenbaumStudio.com - https://erynrosenbaumstudio.com
- Far Niente - https://farniente.com/
- Fortune House - https://fortunehousecuisine.com/all-menus
- Greenville Ave Pizza Co - https://www.gapc.co
- Goodwins - https://www.goodwinsdallas.com/
- Irvin Real Estate Group - https://theirvinteam.kw.com/
- Jordan Johnston Real Estate - https://www.jordanknowsdallas.com/
- Kaleigh Walker Real Estate - https://skylarchampion.com/agent/kaleigh-walker
- North Haven Gardens - https://nhg.com/
- Nuli Studios - https://nulistudios.com/
- Oak Cliff Pilates - https://oakcliffpilates.com/lowergreenville/
- Outside, TX - https://outsidetx.com
- Pie Tap - https://pie-tap.com/locations/henderson-ave/
- Staci Barron Real Estate Group - https://stacibarron.com
- Starbucks - https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator
- Sugaring NYC - https://www.sugaringnyc.com/locations/sugaring-nyc-lower-greenville/
- The Now Massage - https:/www.thenowmassage.com
- The Old Monk - https://www.oldmonkdallas.com/
- Terilli's Restaurant - https://www.terillis.com/
- Torelli Properties Group - https://torelliproperties.com/
- Trader Joe’s - https://traderjoes.com
- Wackyms Cookies - https://wackymss.com
- YouGrowGirl - https://www.you-growgirl.com/
Spooktacular Neighborhood Halloween Decorating Contest Winner!
Thank you to our fun-loving, spooky-spirited neighbors for making this year’s Vickery Place Halloween Decorating Contest another great success! After much deliberation (and a few ghostly giggles), the VPNA is thrilled to announce our winner!
5625 Miller
Runner Up and Best Theme: SpongeBob at 5440 Vickery
Congratulations to our winner and participants! Your creativity and Halloween spirit brought our neighborhood to life all October long! We can’t wait to see what tricks and treats you come up with for next year’s contest! Until then, keep those decorations up a little longer—after all, if we have candy left, is Halloween really over? 🎃👻
Make a Difference in Vickery Place: Join Our Neighborhood Board!
Are you passionate about our community? Do you have fresh ideas to make Vickery Place even better? We need YOUR energy and enthusiasm on our Neighborhood Association Board!
Why Join?
- 🏡 Directly impact the place you call home
- 🤝 Connect with like-minded neighbors
- 🌟 Gain valuable leadership experience
- 💡 Bring your unique skills to the table
What We Do:
- Plan exciting community events
- Create informative newsletters
- Collaborate with city representatives
- Spearhead neighborhood improvements
Time Commitment: Just 2-3 hours a month! We're looking for dedicated individuals who can:
- Attend monthly board meetings
- Participate in general meetings
- Help with events (e.g., National Night Out, Wine Walk, Rally in the Alley, Tree Plantings, Storm the Drains)
- Contribute to our newsletter
How to Get Involved:
- Nominations open in October
- Elections held in November
- 13 board positions available
Interested or have questions? Contact us at [email protected] or fill out the survey below!
Join us in shaping the future of Vickery Place. Your neighborhood needs YOU!
November General Board Meeting and Election - TBD
Keep an eye out for an announcement about our November general meeting and election!
November Events & Happenings
Get ready, neighbors — November is packed with festive local events, food festivals, home tours, and holiday experiences. Here’s what’s worth adding to your calendar this month!
🎶Granada Theater — November Shows & Live Music Nights🎶
From tribute bands and indie favorites to holiday-themed sets, there’s something new on stage every week. View Full Schedule →
🍁 Festive Fall happenings at the Dallas Arboretum🍁
Explore chef-led dinners and pizza-making workshops to the twinkling Holiday at the Arboretum light displays✨For complete info on the below events and more, click the link More Info →. This month has it all!
Friendsgiving Chef Dinner -Thursday, November 20 | 6 PM – 8 PM Cost: $135 per person Activities: Enjoy a gourmet chef-curated dinner celebrating friendship and gratitude, featuring fall-inspired courses served in an elegant garden setting.
Celebrate the Holidays Printmaking - Tuesday, November 4 | 6 PM – 8 PM Cost: $79 for Members | $89 for Guests Activities: Create festive, hand-printed holiday art in this creative evening workshop — perfect for crafting personalized cards and décor.
Friendsgiving Chef Dinner - Thursday, November 20 | 6 PM – 8 PM Cost: $135 per person Activities: Enjoy a gourmet chef-curated dinner celebrating friendship and gratitude, featuring fall-inspired courses served in an elegant garden setting.
Pizza with Wolfgang Puck Catering - Tuesday, November 25 | 11 AM – 1 PM Cost: $69 for Members | $79 for Guests Activities: Learn pizza-making from Wolfgang Puck Catering chefs during this interactive luncheon — from shaping dough to topping gourmet creations, then enjoying your masterpiece garden-side.
Your Dallas Thanksgiving Dining Guide
East Dallas neighbors— here’s your sign to skip the cooking this year. If you’d rather spend Thanksgiving sipping a great Pinot Noir than chasing oven timers, this list is for you. We rounded up some of the best Dallas restaurants serving unforgettable Thanksgiving 2025 meals.
- Fearing’s – Ritz-Carlton, Uptown – Chef Dean Fearing’s luxe three-course Thanksgiving experience with Southern flair. 🔗 ritzcarlton.com/fearings
- Perry’s Steakhouse – Park District/Uptown – Classic $49 three-course Thanksgiving special with all the trimmings. 🔗 perryssteakhouse.com
- The Mansion Restaurant – Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek – Iconic Dallas fine dining spot offering an elegant holiday prix-fixe menu. 🔗rosewoodhotels.com/mansion-on-turtle-creek
- Monarch – Downtown Dallas – Italian-inspired menu with skyline views and a sophisticated Thanksgiving twist. 🔗 monarchrestaurants.com/dallas
- Mercat Bistro – Harwood District – A charming French bistro with a festive brunch and dinner prix fixe. 🔗 mercatbistro.com
- Carbone Dallas – Design District – Family-style Italian-American feast with turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin cheesecake. 🔗 carbonedallas.com/holidays
- Ellie’s Restaurant & Lounge – HALL Arts Hotel – Refined three-course Thanksgiving meal in the arts district & Dinner To Go 🔗hallartshotel.com/thanksgiving-dinner-to-go
- Stillwell’s – Hotel Swexan (Harwood) – Sleek modern chophouse offering a curated Thanksgiving dinner and wine pairings 🔗hotelswexan.com/dining/stillwells
- The Crescent Club – Hotel Crescent Court – Exclusive Thanksgiving brunch buffet open to the public, featuring carving stations and champagne 🔗crescentcourt.com/dining
- The Adolphus Hotel – Downtown – Grand buffet in an iconic setting featuring the hotel’s signature pumpkin soufflé. 🔗adolphus.com
- Nick & Sam’s – Uptown – Dallas staple for lively holiday atmosphere with a traditional Thanksgiving prix-fixe and wine pairings. 🔗 nick-sams.com
- Truluck’s – Uptown – Upscale seafood and steakhouse with a stress-free three-course Thanksgiving dinner. 🔗trulucks.com
- Al Biernat’s – Oak Lawn – Dallas institution known for white-tablecloth service and hearty, festive fare. 🔗albiernats.com
- Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse – Uptown – Luxurious three-course Thanksgiving dinner offering roasted turkey, steak, or seafood entrées. 🔗delfriscos.com/steakhouse/dallas
🌷Yard of the Month - 5301 Miller Ave🪻
A warm Vickery Place welcome — and a big round of applause — to Bev and her adorable pup, Bailey, our November Yard of the Month winners! Though they’ve only been part of the neighborhood for a little over a year, you’d never know it by looking at their picture-perfect home. Bev has transformed her house into a warm, welcoming retreat that radiates charm and care.
Her front yard bursts with a stunning ombré landscape of purple, pink, red and white pentas- also known by their more exotic name Egyptian star flowers— a beautiful blend that catches the light just right at sunset. Sun-tolerant hedges and a lush stretch of zoysia grass create a crisp, polished frame for her brick walkway, leading to a spacious front porch that’s just made for fall evenings. The mix of color and texture reflects both Bev’s creative touch and Bailey’s cheerful energy
Now that cooler weather has arrived, Bev has fully embraced the season with cozy porch furniture, cheerful croton blooms, and a lineup of pumpkins that feel right at home against her brick steps. Together, Bev and Bailey have turned their lovely house into a home that perfectly embodies the welcoming spirit of Vickery Place. Congratulations, Bev and Bailey!
We are excited to award Bev the honor of winning November 2025’s Vickery Place Yard of the Month. We are grateful to Northaven Gardens for their sponsorship and providing our winner with a $50 gift card!
Pets of the Month - Moose & Millie
Congratulations to our November Pets of the Month!
This month's VPNA Pets of the Month are Moose & Millie! These adorable pups will be receiving free passes to Barking Hound Village from our neighbors, Lisa & Jeremy Jones, who have lived in Vickery Place for 16 years.
Moose and Millie are micro goldendoodles that live on Miller Avenue! They are brother and sister and have the same parents but were born in different litters. Moose just turned 3 and Millie just turned 2. They love to walk around Vickery Place, bark at other dogs (they are sorry), and eat lots of treats! In September, they embarked on their biggest adventure yet: becoming big siblings to our first baby, Monroe! They are loving their little sister and the cooler weather! Please say hi if you see them out and about!
- Joe and Bethany Myers on Miller Avenue
Moose & Millie with the fam
More About our 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.
Services & 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
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Monthly Book Club
The Vickery Place Book Club is a once-a-month group that meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month. We read fiction (mostly) and books are selected during meetings.
- We accept new members, so if you've never been there are always new people.
- The hosting rotates through the group, but no one is required to host.
- We nominate books and select at least the next two at each meeting.
Andrea Hundley
Check out the post above 👆🏼 for more information.
This Month's Book is The Book of Lost Names by Kristen Harmel. December will be a Holiday White Elephant Book Exchange. January’s book will be Culpability by Bruce Holsinger.
🦃Thanksgiving Bag Drive for Geneva Heights🦃
Help support our Geneva Heights teachers and families this Thanksgiving!
Ginny Roe, who is leading the Peace Pantry at Geneva Heights this year, is organizing a Thanksgiving Bag Drive to provide meals for students and teachers in need — and she could use our help.
If you’d like to participate, please consider putting together a complete Thanksgiving bag using the list below.
🛍 Each bag should include:
- Reusable bag (Trader Joe’s or HomeGoods have great sizes)
- $15 grocery store gift card for a turkey
- Baking tray for turkey
- 2 cans corn
- 2 cans green beans
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can onion strings
- 1 box/bag instant mashed potatoes
- 1 jar or packet of gravy
- 1 box/bag stuffing mix or dressing
- 1 box mac and cheese
- 1 can cranberry sauce
- 1 bag/tray of rolls
- 1 shelf-stable dessert or dessert mix
🕓 Drop-off deadline: Friday, November 15
📍 Drop-off location: Porch of Matt and Sandee Jennings, 6314 Llano
Ginny will distribute the bags the following week before Thanksgiving break.
The BACD community has already committed to donating 20 bags, but we still need at least 22 more — and that number may grow as SNAP/WIC benefits are reduced starting this Saturday.
Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference and is deeply appreciated. 💛
For questions or more information, please reach out directly to:
Ginny Roe
📞 469-474-8228
📧 [email protected]
Porch Pirates on the Prowl
With the approaching Holiday season, beware of porch pirates and thieves that are on the prowl! Do you part to help keep the whole neighborhood safe by removing packages in a timely fashion, keeping your property illuminated, and keep an eye out for each other. Meet your neighbors and have their contact information in-case you need to ask for their help with picking up a package while you are away. If you are ordering from Amazon, you can leave a note asking them to hide packages behind your pillars or porch furniture.
District 14 News from the Desk of Paul Ridley
Here are some events and news from District 14
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.
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