VNA Meeting: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
September 17, 2010
The Village Neighborhood Association holds their monthly meeting on the third Tuesday of the month in the Auditorium of the Dr. Michael Conti Public School (PS #5). Meetings begin at 7:30pm and are open to the public. Please use the school’s main entrance located at 182 Merseles Street.
VNA Meeting: Tuesday, May 11, 2010
May 10, 2010
The Village Neighborhood Association
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: PS #5 (Please see the map below)
General Meeting Information:
The Village Neighborhood Association holds their monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of the month in the Auditorium of the Dr. Michael Conti Public School (PS #5). Meetings begin at 7:30pm and are open to the public. Please use the school’s main entrance located on Merseles Street. [Read more]
5/15 | Art & Flea | Music Lineup
May 4, 2010

Stop by and check out some of the best music Jersey City has to offer! Click HERE for full details about The Village Art & Flea Market.
11:00 am — Melinda Davis
www.myspace.com/melindajdavis
11:45 am — Catherine from Bern and the Brights
www.myspace.com/bgroove
12:40 pm — Bongo Surf
www.myspace.com/bongosurf
1:35 pm — Crosstown Country All Stars
www.crosstowncountryallstars.com
2:30 pm — Manouche Bag
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Manouche-Bag/109586779070104?ref=sgm
3:30 pm — Kelly Saint Patrick
www.myspace.com/kellystpatrick
4:20 pm — David W Jacobsen
www.sonicbids.com/davidwj
5:15 pm — The Porchistas
www.myspace.com/theribbonboys
OK, I have to say it — Art Garfunkel and the Red Hot Chili Peppers WILL NOT be performing!
Sponsor the Village Weekend!
May 1, 2010

Your generous contributions help to make this event possible. The VNA recognizes the important role businesses play in our community, and we wish to assist in your success through promotion and awareness.
For your kind contribution, the VNA will:
Feature your promotional materials at our sponsors’ table during the event.
Post your logo and website link on this site (see sidebar to the right) for the remainder of 2010. The VNA website received more than 24,500 impressions over the past 18 months. The VNA website is a go-to source of information for residents on current events and neighborhood history.
Print your logo on all promotional materials.
Suggested Contributions
TITLE SPONSOR—$2,500
PRESENTING SPONSOR—$250
SUPPORTING SPONSOR—$100
FESTIVAL PATRON—$75
Commitment deadline: May 5, 2010
Step 1: Click HERE to contact the VNA
Step 2: Fill out the contact form. You will receive an email reply with further instructions.
Please make all checks out to THE VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, Attn: Artist & Flea Sponsor and send to The Village Neighborhood Association at the following address:
Damian O’Leary
Treasurer, The Village Neighborhood Association
131 Brunswick Street, Apt 2L
Jersey City, NJ 07302
NOTE:
It is the sponsor’s responsibility to provide logos and all materials for all promotional items.
In the event of extreme adverse weather conditions, the rain date for the Art & Flea Market is scheduled for Sunday, May 16. In the unlikely occurrence of event cancellation, all donations are non-refundable. Regardless, the Village Neighborhood Association will continue to promote your business in all our advertising literature related to promoting the event, and include your business logo on the www.jcvillage.org for the remainder of 2010.
For additional information, email: rob.crow@jcvillage.org
The 2nd Annual Village Weekend: 5/15 Art & Flea — 5/16 Walking Tour
April 30, 2010
In an effort to bring awareness to The Italian Village Section of Jersey City, The Village Neighborhood Association (VNA) is proud to present The 2nd Annual Village Weekend!
The VNA would like to convey our deepest appreciation to 4th Street Arts for their continued support of The Village neighborhood. The VNA would also like to thank our growing list of local businesses who made this year’s Village Weekend possible. Please follow this link to see how you too can support the VNA.
So what is The Village Weekend?
The 2nd Annual Italian Village Historical Walking Tour
April 29, 2010
Sunday, May 16, 2010
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Guided walking tour with Joshua Parkhurst.
The tour begins at 12:00 pm at Madame Claude Cafe located on the corner of Brunswick and Fourth Streets.
Presented in partnership with The Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy, and hosted by historian Joshua Parkhurst, The Village Neighborhood Association welcomes you to “Walk in Their Footsteps”. Joshua will take us step-by-step through the historic past of The Italian Village.
Take the tour and receive a coupon from Madame Claude Cafe for a FREE Crepe!
Please see the map below for the route we’ll take through The Village.
PRESS RELEASE: The 2nd Annual Village Art & Flea Market
April 11, 2010
Saturday, May 15, 2010
11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fourth Street @ Newark Avenue (see map below)
A Community Gathering of Art, Music, and Cool Stuff
(Jersey City, NJ—April 11, 2010)—Nothing says spring better than a friendly neighborhood get-together…and The Village Neighborhood Association (VNA) knows how to do it best! On Saturday, May 15, 2010, the VNA, with the support of 4th Street Arts, is hosting The 2nd Annual Village Art & Flea Market.
Last year, the Village Art & Flea drew more than 2,000 locals who shopped an amazing array of arts and crafts made by local artisans and fine artists, as well as fabulous vintage goods and bric-a-brac sold by Village residents. This year promises to be just as big with all the above as well as live music by up-and-coming bands, delectable food from area restaurants, games for kids, raffles, and so much more. This event raises awareness for the VNA and encourages the community to believe in and befriend the people around them. It also raises awareness for local talent while encouraging sales and awareness for area businesses.
To add to the excitement and fun of the day, 4th Street Arts will be hosting a “Bike-a-Thon” where contestants will compete to see who can hold on to a custom, hand-painted Grove Street Bicycle beach cruiser (painted by local artist Mark Finne) the longest. The last person holding on wins this rolling piece of art. This fundraiser benefits the 4th Street Art & Music Festival, taking place on October 2, 2010. For additional information, email 4thstreetfest@gmail.com.
Participate: The VNA is accepting applications for arts and flea vendors, sponsors, food vendors, and musicians. To learn more, please click HERE
About The Village Neighborhood Association
The VNA is dedicated to serving The Village area of Downtown Jersey City. Our goals are to increase public safety, promote the arts, and foster awareness of the historical past of The Village for its residents, and to the city of Jersey City as a whole. The VNA also strives to provide residents a forum to express ideas, and to share those ideas with the community. In all, the VNA hopes to better the quality of life for all residents of The Village through communication and action.
PARTICIPATE! The 2nd Annual Village Art & Flea Market
April 11, 2010
EVENT OVERVIEW
Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010
Time: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Fourth Street @ Newark Avenue
Believe…
In your community.
In the talent of local artists and musicians.
In the benefit of supporting local businesses.
In the quality of local artisans.
In Jersey City.
The Village Art & Flea: LINEUP!
May 28, 2009

THIS SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2009
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Fourth Street (between Newark Avenue and Merseles Street – see map below)
The LINEUP:
!! FREE Starbucks coffee beginning at 10:00 am
!! 20+ local artists and crafters
Erica Radol • Michele Iervolino • Christine Moss • Pamela Mieser • Kristi Elles • Christine Resuma • Glen DeCastro • Debbie Manville • Jaden Roges • Anna Almquist • Christina Alessi • Dierdre Kennedy • Jim Legge • Luca Cusolito • Mike Markman • Carl Ellis • Kate Stillings • Billy Moore
!! 30+ tables of Flea Market goodness
!! Live Music sponsored by the Lucky 7 Bar:
12:00 pm — Melinda Davis www.myspace.com/melindajdavis
12:45 pm — Ear the Man
1:30 pm — Bern & The Brights www.myspace.com/bgroove
2:15 pm — One Foot In
3:00 pm — Ace Case www.myspace.com/acecasemusic
!! Food Sponsors:
Madame Claude Cafe
Carmine’s Pizza Factory
Hamilton Park Pizza
!! Vintage Clothing, Photos, Jewelry and more
!! SILENT AUCTION: One brand new 2009 Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress personally donated by Diane. (size 6)
!! Music and computer gear
!! Raffles
!! Fun for the kids
ATTN: ARTISTS
May 8, 2009
Reserve your space now! This event is open and FREE to local artists who would like to showcase and sell their work. Contact us here



























