50 is GREAT!
LET'S CELEBRATE!
The VPCS Foundation, under the incredible leadership of Anniversary Chair Doug Bender, continues to be paving (Yes...pun intended for the memorial bricks!) the way for a fantastic year of 50th Golden Anniversary celebrations for the City of Villa Park.
On Sunday, December 11th, the notorious Dry Land Yacht Parade lined our streets with happy gawkers welcoming the theme of "Sailing into Our 50th Year." The yachts (?) "docked" in the VP Towne Center, where the fun celebration continued. Everyone was invited for the annual tree lighting, awards, lots of vendors, and of course, food.
In recognition of the first city council organizational meeting fifty years ago, meeting # 601 took place on January 16th. During this short ceremony, former council members were recognized and a chorus of local citizens performed the new Villa Park song written by Jim Christensen. Attendees were also invited to enjoy birthday cake and view memorabilia related to the City's incorporation that was on display in the Library. Following the ceremony there was an informal no-host dinner reception at Rockwell's for those that wished to stay and visit with neighbors and friends.
Like the initial brick order, the GALA at the Nixon Library on February 12th had an overwhelming response to invitations mailed to all citizens...and was SOLD OUT! It was a WOW event with Carol Lawrence and the All American Boys Chorus performing. You had a second chance on the bricks, which expired on March 12th. Hope you chose to be a part of VIlla Park Anniversary history.
Now it's Picnic Time! Give us a call at 714-998-1500 and tell us how you would like to be a part of many picnic events or be involved in the Concert in the (Villa) Park on August 19th.
50th ANNIVERSARY
MEMORABILIA
ALL FLAGS WAVING AT VP CITY HALL
12" x 18" Garden Flags @ $10
Garden Flag Stakes @ $10
48" x 28" House Flags with Pole Pocket @ $50
5' x 3' Display Flags with Grommets @ $75
LIMITED EDITION
DIE STRUCK JEWELRY
Pendants or Lapel Pins @ $10
50th ANNIVERSARY GARDEN FLAGS and JEWELRY AVAILABLE AT "THE GREEN PEAR" IN VP TOWNE CENTER
or order any items by clicking on "Memorabilia Order Form" below or by calling 714-998-4956.
Make memorabilia checks payable to VPCS Foundation. Enjoy!
