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VECA (Vollintine Evergreen Community Association) This page is for the benefit of residents in and around VECA.

Its purpose is to promote a strong sense of community through topical and timely communication. VECA Facebook guidelines are located in the "Notes" section of our page. "Without involvement, there is no commitment." - Stephen Covey

10/10/2026

🎉Exciting News for Kid Entrepreneurs... Memphis Children's Business Fair!

Do you know any youth entrepreneurs, ages 6-17? invites them to participate in the 2026 Children's Business Fair hosted by Book It for Life on October 17th - a special opportunity to showcase and offer their business goods and/or services!

🎉 Children ages 6-17 can apply for a vendor booth
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 10 AM - 2 PM I Wolfchase Galleria (Center Court)
🛍️ 2760 N. Germantown Parkway, Memphis,
TN 38133

For more details, visit https:// cbfmemphis.com/

👉 Register now at: https://cbfmemphis.com/register/

We are excited to hear from the young entrepreneurs in VECA! Looking forward to seeing you there!

10/09/2026

🌸🌻🍻 BLOOMS & BREWS IS BACK! 🌸🌻🍻

Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 5-7:30 PM at Huey's Community Garden.

Imagine an October evening in the garden.
Picture this: The sun starts to go down, music playing, food being shared, brews in hand and good people all around.

And there's a bigger reason to come: Blooms & Brews is the ONLY fundraiser of the year supporting Huey's
Community Garden.

MidtownMemphis.org helps make the garden possible, and your support helps us keep it growing, welcoming and thriving throughout the year.

Tickets are on sale now!

Come for the sunset. Stay for the garden. Help keep it growing.

Buy Blooms & Brews Tickets Here!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-blooms-and-brews

09/30/2026

What’s on your Tennessee ballot? 🗳️

The Shelby County Voter Alliance is hosting a virtual Lunch & Learn to help voters better understand the proposed Tennessee constitutional amendments appearing on ballots across the state.

📅 Wednesday, September 30
⏰ 12:00–1:30 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom

The discussion will cover amendments related to:
• Bail
• Property Tax
• Victims’ Rights

Because these constitutional amendments will appear on ballots statewide, this is a great opportunity for voters across Tennessee to learn more about what they will be asked to consider before heading to the polls.

Register here:
bit.ly/Amendments-TN

Bring your lunch, bring your questions, and take a little time to become a more informed voter!

08/07/2026

Night Out in CY is this Thursday! Bring your friends, get discounts, play games, trivia, pool. Live music! Come hang with us!

08/06/2026

🗳️ YOUR VOTE - YOUR VOICE 🗳️

Today is Election Day - Thursday, August 6, 2026.

Polls are open 7:00 AM-7:00 PM, and every single vote cast today shapes what comes next for Vollintine Evergreen.

✅ VOTE.
✅ VOICE.

That's it. That's the assignment. Whether you go before work, on your lunch break, or right after you get home - please go!

📍Springdale Baptist Church, 1193 Springdale St.,
Memphis, TN 38108
📍Greater Galatin Baptist Church
2418 Jackson Ave., Memphis, TN 38108

Don't wait until 6:59 PM. GO VOTE NOW.

Every election is an opportunity to shape the future of our Vollintine Evergreen neighborhood, schools, parks, streets, and the VECA community we all call home in Memphis and Shelby County. Together, let's demonstrate the power of an engaged community.

🔖 Tag a friend, neighbor, or family member to remind them: Today's the day to vote!
" Have you voted 🗳️ yet?

💬 We’d love it if you would drop us a comment once you've cast your ballot!

08/05/2026

🎨🌊 Join Us for the Chelsea Wall Community Celebration! 🌊🎨

VECA invites our neighbors and friends to help celebrate one of Memphis’ newest public art landmarks—a remarkable one-mile-long, double-sided mural along the Chelsea Flood Wall!

The flood wall has helped protect Memphis from flooding for generations. Now, it has been transformed into a vibrant public art experience celebrating creativity, community, and unity.

📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
📍 71 Chelsea Avenue
Memphis, TN 38108

This UrbanArt Commission dedication event, organized in collaboration with the Memphis City Council, will feature public art, games, face painting, and fun for the community.

Come celebrate this exciting addition to Memphis—and bring your family and friends! 🎉

08/04/2026

There’s nothing stronger than a neighborhood where people know one another, look out for one another, and have fun together! ❤️

Join us TONIGHT for the VECA Community Cookout as we celebrate National Night Out! Enjoy free food, line dancing, games, music, community resources, and plenty of neighborhood fellowship. Representatives from the Memphis Police and Fire Departments will also be on site.

📅 Tonight—Tuesday, August 4
⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 VECA Welcome Center
1680 Jackson Avenue

Bring your family, meet your neighbors, and help us celebrate the community spirit that makes Vollintine Evergreen such a special place to call home. We hope to see you there! 💚

08/03/2026

💚 Thank you, V&E! 💚

Thank you to everyone who viewed, shared, saved, opened, or clicked on information about VECA’s Community Health Survey!

The survey was shared through Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, and the VECA Spotlight e-newsletter. A QR code was also displayed on the VECA digital sign at our Welcome Center.

We appreciate everyone who helped us spread the word and encouraged neighbors to participate.

Your health. Your voice. Your neighborhood. 💚

07/30/2026

🐆💜 LET’S HUDDLE UP FOR VOLLENTINE! 💛🐆

VECA neighbors, alumni, community partners, and friends are invited to help welcome the Vollentine Elementary Jaguars back to school!

Join us on Monday, August 3, at 8:00 a.m. as we line the walkway and cheer, greet, and encourage students arriving for the first day of the 2026–2027 school year.

A warm smile, a high-five, or a simple “We’re proud of you!” can help every child begin the new school year feeling supported and excited to learn. Let’s show our students what a caring community looks like! 🌟

📍 Vollentine Elementary School
1682 Vollintine Avenue
Memphis, TN 38107

Come cheer. Come encourage. Come help create an unforgettable first day!

Address

1680 Jackson Avenue
Memphis, TN
38107

Telephone

(901) 276-1782

Website

http://veca.org/

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