A Newsletter for Our Residents September 2010

Village Grove East HOA

Mark Your CalendarsNational Night Out

October 5, 2010 6:00 p.m.

Fall Community Garage Sale Thurs.–Sat. Oct. 21-23, 2010

Annual MeetingNovember 16, 2010

Fairmont Junior High

Hay RideDecember 2010

Please check website for dates!

IMPORTANT NEWSFlag Pole

We hope our residents love our new community flag pole on Center St.

VGE is working to get another flag pole for the Red Bluff entrance.

Pool ConstructionConstruction will began soon in the pool area! A storage building is being added at the pool to help us store all the new pool equipment during non-

operation months. We will also use the storage facility to store away Christmas decorations, signs etc.

Community Crime WatchIt has been reported that we have had a robbery/burglary to one of our

neighborhood homeowners. Please report any suspicious vehicles or persons to the Pasadena Police Department

at 713-477-1221.

Our children have returned to school! Please drive slow and

obey all stop signs!

VGE Homeowner

Parking on Streets. Please keep in mind that parking on the street is never allowed. Pasadena Police Department will be enforcing this deed restriction for VGE from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Please park your vehicles in your driveway to avoid a citation.

Home Improvements – ACC Applications. Please remember prior to making any changes to

the exterior of your home or yard, you must complete an Architectural Control Committee Application and send it to HCMS for approval. Violators will receive a Deed Restriction violation and you can be sent to the attorney if not completed. Application is available on the website at www.villagegroveeast.org

Sidewalks. Homeowner’s we know our sidewalks need improvement. If you have defaults on your sidewalk in front of your house, please call the City of Pasadena at 713-475-5555 and report the default so they can come out and get it fixed.

Mowing/Blowing Residents when mowing and blowing your grass, please do not blow grass down the City

drains. It is illegal and a City Ordinance. If caught you will receive a heavy fine and face possible prosecution. Please report violators to the Pasadena Police Department at

713-477-1221.

DEED RESTRICTIONSPlease check the exterior of your house for mold/mildew stains on your siding. If there are signs of stains please remove by cleaning! It is against our deed to have mold/mildew stains that are visible. Please be respectful to our community by maintaining good house hygiene! It helps maintain property values for you and your neighbors.

Lawn Care Source: Lowe’s Home Improvement

Fall Fertilizing and Weed Control

▪ Southern grasses should be fertilized up until dormancy.

▪ If dollar weed, dandelions or other broadleaf weeds appear in the fall, you can apply a fertilizer with broadleaf weed control to

kill the weeds and feed your lawn in one application.

Seeding / Planting

▪ Fall is an ideal time for overseeing an existing lawn or planting a new lawn.

5 Simple Steps for Seeding/Planting:

1. Mow the existing lawn short and rake up dead grass and debris

2. Amend exposed soil with a quality lawn soil.

3. Use a spreader to evenly spread a grass seed that is recommended for your type of lawn – or plant sod or plugs.

4. On the same day, apply a fertilizer for seeding to give seedlings or new grass the nutrients needed to develop.

5. Water to keep the seed or new grass moist for the first 2 to 4

weeks, then apply at least 1” to 1 ½” of water per week.

Watering

▪ Even as temperatures begin to cool, your lawn needs water to stay healthy.

▪ Continue to ensure your lawn receives 1” to 1 ½” of water weekly as long as it is actively growing.

Important Telephone NumbersEmergency: Police, Fire & Ambulance 911 Harris County Poison Control Center 713-654-1701 Tax Office – Paul Bettencourt 713-368-2000Non – Emergency Police 713-477-1221 County Comm.– Sylvia Garcia Pct 2.713-755-6220Village Grove East Home Owners Association, Inc. Mosquito Control Division 281-440-7928c/o Houston Community Management Services 17049 El Camino Real, Suite 100 832-864-1200 City of Pasadena Houston, Texas 77058 Fax 281-218-6973 City of Pasadena Water-Billing 713-475-5566

City of Pasadena Sewer Dept 713-475-7851Karen Langhart - Association Manager Street Lights 713-207-2222Phone Number: 832-864-1237 (direct line) 832-864-1200 (main line) Animal Control 281-991-0602Email: klanghart@houcomm.com Mayor’s Hotline 713-475-5555Pool CompanyGulf Coast Aquatics 281-538-7946

For more information visit us at www.villagegroveeast.org

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