There is no VVPA monthly meeting in August. Instead, join us for three upcoming events in Van Vorst Park: Disco in the Park (Aug. 18), Films in Van Vorst (The Greatest Showman, Aug. 22) & Our Annual Summer Sendoff (Aug. 24). To volunteer, email vvpanews@gmail.com.
5th Annual Disco in the Park

Saturday, August 18, 6-10 PM
Get Down and Boogie with your neighbors. The VVPA & Friends of Van Vorst Park invite you to put on your dancing shoes and disco the night away. Music by our favorite DJ Marvilious. Disco lessons by JC Ballroom. Fun for the whole family and best of all FREE!
3rd Annual Summer Sendoff

Friday, August 24, 7-10:30 PM
Tickets $25 – Available via Eventbrite
Celebrate the end of summer with the VVPA & Friends of Van Vorst Park. All you have to do is bring your dinner & drinks and wear all white. We’ve got the rest covered.
Upcoming Community EveNts
- PicoTech Project RED Lab Grand Opening and 1 Year Anniversary – PicoTech Institute (278 Monmouth St.) August 9, 4-8 PM
- Films in Van Vorst 2018 – The Greatest Showman, August 22, 8:15 PM
- Art Reception: “The Magic Carpet Journey”– Downtown 234 Gallery (234 York St.), August 23, 6-9 PM
- VVP Farmers Market– Saturdays 8AM-3:30PM
- Free Boot Camp – Tuesdays, 7:15 AM,Meet at VVP Gazebo
- Yoga for the Park – Wednesdays, 6:30 PM; Sundays, 5:30 PM
- East District Captains Meeting – 4th Tuesday of every month; 7pm at M.S. 4 library. Contact JCPD East District Community Relations Officer, Dina Lionakis (201.547.4370; dlionakis@njjcps.org) for more information
Thanks to our Generous Sponsors
We’d like to thank our sponsors: Dixon Leasing: a subsidiary of Dixon Advisory, Barrow Mansion Development Corporation, Jersey Wine & Spirits and the Friends of Van Vorst Park!
The VVPA depends on fundraising and sponsorships from local businesses and community members. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Email vvpanews@gmail.com.