VPNA October Newsletter

As the Texas heat finally starts to break, our favorite time of year is kicking into high gear. From dusting off the Halloween decorations to gearing up for football watching, there is so much to love about our neighborhood this month.

National Night Out! Tuesday, October 6!

Come on out to Vickery Place’s Annual National Night Out Against Crime block party, Tuesday October 6th, 6:00pm – 9pm, in the 2600 block of Glencoe (between Miller & Willis Avenues)! Bring the whole family & Fido too (dogs on leashes, please). This is the perfect opportunity to build community spirit and promote a crime-free neighborhood! 

There will be a great musical performance, food for sale from Pie Tap & Walker's, local artisans and vendors, children's activities (face painting, sidewalk chalk and balloon animals), as well as beer/wine, and NEW VPNA merchandise for sale! Admission is free, but be sure to bring cash or credit cards for our famous raffle and other items for purchase!

See you there and please bring your neighbors! 

We Need Volunteers!

To make this year's National Night Out truly special, we need your help! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers who can lend a hand in various ways to ensure the event runs smoothly and everyone has an unforgettable time.

Whether you have a few hours to spare or can commit to the entire event, your support is invaluable. Here are some ways you can get involved: 

• Day of set up!
  • Help stringing lights overhead on the block
  • Setting up tables when they arrive
  • Showing vendors where to set up
  • Breaking down after the event
• Next Morning
  • Taking down lights
  • Ensuring all trash is cleaned up on the block
  • Returning items back to storage

Please email [email protected] to help!

Can't make it?

Consider making a donation to the neighborhood to help with future events like this! https://www.vickeryplace.com/shop-donate/

Showcase Your Business at this year's NNO! Donate, Sponsor, Be a Vendor!

We're seeking local businesses to donate gift cards to raffle off at the event. Additionally, we're inviting local small businesses to participate as vendors to sell their goods. Looking to sponsor something for the little ones? We have four spots available if you're interested in sponsoring a kid-friendly activity booth, such as face painting, balloon animals, or glow stick giveaways. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business and engage with our wonderful community. If you or someone you know owns a small business near Vickery Place and want to be part of this highly anticipated event, please contact [email protected].

Board Nominations This Month!

This is your opportunity to take an active role in shaping our community's future. Your participation is crucial, and together, we can continue to build a more robust, livelier neighborhood. We'll see you at the meeting!

Are you interested in getting involved? Email us at [email protected] with any questions or to nominate yourself!

TIETZE PARK FARMERS MARKET NOW OPEN ON SUNDAYS!

Check out the brand new Tietze Park Farmers Market launching in East Dallas this fall. Organized by Good Local Markets, this weekly event brings North Texas farmers, makers, and food producers directly to the neighborhood.
Sundays: 2700 Skillman St
Dallas, TX 75206
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
September 27 - December 20

Closed Easter Sunday & Thanksgiving weekend

Schedule a Tour for Geneva Heights Elementary

Autumn At The Arboretum

Fall has arrived at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, and this year's Pumpkin Village is more colorful than ever. From September 19 through November 1, 2026, the Arboretum transforms its 66 acres along White Rock Lake into "Harvest Hues," a display that reimagines the work of modern and contemporary artists through more than 100,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squash. Named one of the "Best Pumpkin Festivals in America" by Fodor's Travel, this Dallas fall tradition is not to be missed.

Department of Sanitation

Some properties are moving trash pick up from the Alley to the Curb starting in February 2027. See if your home is moving curbside at the City of Dallas Sanitation Website. https://dallascityhall.com/departments/sanitation/Pages/default.aspx

Pet of the Month

Meet Charlie, a 9-year-old Dachshund/Beagle mix.

Charlie isn’t much of a toy guy. He prefers the finer things in life: cozy beds, blankets, the couch, sunny backyard naps, and chasing squirrels around his favorite pecan tree. He’s also an enthusiastic pecan collector!

When he’s not lounging or squirrel-watching, Charlie loves walks down Glencoe and spending time with his sisters, Winnie and Bluebell, both Corgis, and the newest member of the family, 6-month-old Scarlett.

Charlie has called Vickery Place home since 2021, and at nine years old, he’s got life figured out: sunshine, squirrels, butter as his favorite treat and a really good nap.

Charlie will receive a $50 Hollywood Feed gift card for being September’s Pet of the Month. 

October Yard of the Month

The Hoovers of Willis Street

Congratulations to Dean and Dana Hoover of Willis Street, this month’s Yard of the Month winners!

The Hoovers joined our neighborhood in July of last year, sight unseen. Their realtor sent a video tour of the Craftsman-style home, and they fell in love, especially with the luxurious backyard featuring a pool, a sauna, a TV viewing area, an outdoor kitchen, and a dog run for their dog, Sunny.

After moving in, they found the right landscape artist to bring both yards to life with plants made for Texas. Out front, a slab-stone walkway edged in dark gravel leads through a lush green lawn to beds overflowing with orange lantana. Cone-shaped boxwoods stand guard atop the stone porch pillars, while rust-colored bowl planters spill over with white blooms. Coral-flowered red yucca adds height on one side, and dense evergreen shrubs soften the stone chimney on the other. A blooming crape myrtle frames the house, and potted mums and pumpkins give the porch a festive fall welcome. Out back, holly, junipers, and hibiscus round out the design.

For Dana, the move was a homecoming. She grew up here, but the couple spent 30 years in Ohio raising their three children. When their daughter landed a residency at UT Southwestern, the chance to come home was too good to pass up. Their son has also moved to Dallas, and their parents in Conroe are an easy drive down I-45.

The Hoovers love walking to shopping and favorite local restaurants, and they adore the neighborhood’s charm. Next time you’re on Willis Street, give Dean, Dana, Sunny, and Cher a warm welcome!

A special thank you to North Haven Gardens for the $50 gift card our winners will receive.

Vickery Place Book Club Reading List

The 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:45pm. Locations rotate, contact [email protected] if interested!

October: Angel Down by Daniel Kraus

November: The Land And Its People by David Sedaris