2021 Village Green Fair

Cougars have heart, together or apart

April 16-17 • Collegiate School • Richmond, Virginia

The Parents’ Association and the VGF Committee PRESENT THE 2021 VILLAGE GREEN FAIR: COUGARS HAVE HEART, TOGETHER OR APART Friday, April 16, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 17, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

We invite you to join us for the 56th year of the Village Green Fair, the Parents’ Association’s largest annual school-wide event and fundraiser. We, along with our amazing committee, are thrilled to be planning and organizing a fun-filled, community focused event. This year we will not be hosting an in-person event with inflatables and games, but we will have many activities for families and students to participate in during the week of VGF. Cougars Have Heart, Together or Apart!

New this year to the Village Green Fair, Middle School students are invited to a Cougar ZOOM Bingo night on Thursday, April 15 with GRAND PRIZES to be won and fun times Apart. Another new VGF event this year is a VGF themed Scavenger Hunt for Lower School students. All Lower School students will complete the Hunt with their classmates during the week of VGF. What a fun way for our younger students to show their Cougar Heart together!

Even though we will be Apart, we encourage all students to show their Cougar Heart by participating in our virtual Bake-Off Competition, Collegiate’s Got Talent, and a Family Fun Run. All events will run the week leading up to VGF and deadlines for submissions are listed below.

Honor your children and favorite teachers by purchasing Honor Signs which will be placed along all carpool lines for our community to enjoy starting Monday, April 12.

Try your luck at winning one of our amazing Raffle Baskets by purchasing raffle tickets. Winners will be notified on Sunday, April 18.

Continue to support The Village Green Fair with Friday Frolic on Friday, April 16. Swing by Robins Campus to pick up your delicious, boxed lunches (10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.) and while you are there, pick up your pre-ordered VGF T-shirts and gear, gifts from our favorite Shops on the Green vendors and plant arrangements from the Garden Shoppe (10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.).

Pre-ordered T-shirts and gear, gifts and plants will also be available for pick-up on Saturday, April 17, from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Together or Apart, grab some popcorn and join us virtually for a Family Movie Night on Friday, April 16. We will provide a link for access to The Wizard of Oz or you can select a movie of your choice to watch instead. Enjoy this VGF tradition virtually with our Collegiate families!

We are so grateful to have Richmond Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics and Rock Creek Innovations as our sponsors this year. Their partnerships with the Parents’ Association have enabled us to create a fun-filled VGF experience for the Collegiate Community. Cougars Have Heart, Together or Apart, and we are so thankful for your support of Collegiate through the Parents’ Association.

Sincerely yours, Your VGF Co-Chairs: Lauren Hepper and Happy Anderson

Order Deadlines Thursday, April 1 Last day to order Honor Signs and items from

The Garden Shoppe and Shops on the Green Friday, April 9 Last day to submit Collegiate’s Got Talent video entries Monday, April 12 Last day to order Friday Frolic Boxed Lunch and to order VGF T-shirts,

spirit yard signs, and bracelets Last day to sign up for Cougar ZOOM Bingo and to submit your Bake Off pictures Saturday, April 17 Last day to purchase Raffle Basket tickets

Schedule of Events Thursday, April 15 7-8 p.m.

Cougar ZOOM Bingo (Middle School)

Friday, April 16 (Rain or Shine) 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Friday Frolic pre-ordered boxed lunches from Cuisine a la Carte available at Robins Campus

10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

VGF Merchandise, Shops on the Green and The Garden Shoppe pre-ordered purchases available at Robins Campus

On your time

Family Movie Night

Saturday, April 17 (Rain or Shine) 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

VGF Merchandise, Shops on the Green and The Garden Shoppe pre-ordered purchases available at Robins Campus

All Day

Collegiate’s Got Talent (JK-12, Faculty and Staff) videos available for viewing

All Day

Fun Run with your family and post pictures and videos on social media using #CougarsHaveHeartVGF

5 p.m.

Bake Off winners notified

Sunday, April 18 5 p.m.

Raffle winners notified

Cougar ZOOM Bingo www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/zoombingo

Thursday, April 15

Calling All Middle Schoolers: New this year, Cougar Zoom Bingo! Join us Thursday, April 15, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. for Bingo. We will have tons of cool prizes and three SUPER SIZED Grand Prizes to be raffled off. All participants will qualify for the Grand Prizes.

Register by Monday, April 12 to receive your official Cougar Zoom Bingo packet with everything you need to WIN BIG! BINGO! Questions? Please contact Nicole Holland (nicoleholland94@gmail.com)

Scavenger Hunt New this year, Lower School students will have the opportunity to participate in a VGF themed Scavenger Hunt while at school during the week of VGF. We are grateful to the faculty for helping to provide this fun activity for Lower School students. Be sure to ask your student how it goes!

Questions? Contact Blair Williamson (Blair.n.williamson@gmail.com) or Ginny Turner (vbsutt@gmail.com)

Family Movie NIght www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/movienight

Friday, April 16

Settle in and enjoy a Family Movie Night at home! Wear your VGF T-shirt or your favorite green and gold clothes to get in the spirit. We will provide a link for access to The Wizard of Oz or you can select a movie of your choice to watch instead. We hope that you and your family enjoy time together watching this classic movie!

Questions? Please contact Kelly Wiltshire (kellymwiltshire@gmail.com) or Chris Brown (christian.o.brown@gmail.com)

Collegiate’s Got Talent www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/talentshow

Calling all Cougars! Join us for Collegiate’s first ever Virtual Talent Show. Wow us with your best slam dunk, show us your musical talents, or amaze us with magic tricks, original poetry, karate moves or dance routines.

Tell us your best jokes, impress us with your cartwheels or introduce us to a cultural tradition. We want to see you shine! Collegiate’s Got Talent is open to students from all divisions and entry is free. One submission per student with a 90-second time limit. Submissions will be posted on a secure platform so that all members of the Collegiate community can watch, cheer and celebrate. The deadline to submit videos is April 9 so get filming!

Questions? Contact Miranda Saunders (miranda224@yahoo.com) or Sara-Ellen Snow (saraellen.snow@gmail.com)

VGF 2021 T-Shirts & Gear www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/tshirts www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/bracelet www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/yardsign

T-Shirts: VGF T-shirts were designed by two talented Middle Schoolers: Aashna Gupta, 7th Grade (front of T-shirt) and Maddie Hough, 8th Grade (back of T-shirt). T-shirts are short sleeve and available in two colors: Charcoal (Gildan super soft) and Neon Yellow (Sport-Tek performance).

Sizes: Youth S, M, L and Adult S, M, L, XL Price: Charcoal (Gildan super soft) $15

Neon Yellow (Sport-Tek performance) $18 NEW! COUGARS HAVE HEART BRACELETS AND SCHOOL SPIRIT YARD SIGNS Cougars Have Heart Bracelets come in a variety of colors with either a gold or silver charm. Price $7 School Spirit Yard Sign can be displayed year-round or during special events such as VGF week, back-to-school, Homecoming and graduation. Price $25 Questions? Please contact Christy Counts (cashmere13@aol.com) or Lauren Tucker (Laureneanes1818@yahoo.com)

FRIDAY FROLIC LUNCH ORDERS www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/fridayfrolic

Frolic Apart this year on Friday, April 16!

TEACHERS!

Start your VGF weekend off right with a delicious salad or sandwich from Cuisine a la Carte. Boxed lunches are available Take a break from packing for $12 per order. Order online by Monday, April 12, for pickup your lunch and order at Robins Campus between 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday, April 16. a boxed meal to be

to your division Choose one of the sandwiches or salad below. Sandwiches are the morning of April 16! served with potato salad, fruit and a dessert. Add a drink for an additional $1. Please indicate drink choice (Diet Coke, La Croix or bottled water) and whether you are picking up lunch at Robins or would like it delivered* to Lower School, Middle School or Upper School. *School delivery of boxed lunches is for teacher and staff orders only.

delivered

Santa Fe Vegetarian Havarti cheese, avocado, onion, lettuce, tomato, Dijon mustard, dill mayo on whole wheat bread Tarragon Chicken Salad With apples, raisins, onions, pecans, spices on whole wheat bread Turkey Apple Chutney Sliced smoked turkey, cheddar cheese, homemade apple chutney, lettuce, Dijon mustard on pumpernickel bread California Club Smoked turkey, crispy bacon, avocado, Swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato with dill mayonnaise on whole wheat bread Tuckahoe Thinly sliced roasted chicken, Granny Smith apples, red onion, cheddar cheese, lettuce, mayo and mustard on sour dough bread Old Fashioned Chicken Salad (GF) Served on a tossed green salad of green leaf lettuce with carrots, red onions, tomatoes and cucumbers Questions? Please contact Aalya Crowl (aalyacrowl@gmail.com) or Anastasia Seevers (ahseevers@gmail.com)

Shops on the Green www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/shopsotg

pre-orders due by Thursday, April 1.

Pick up Friday, April 16, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 17, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

We can’t gather in Estes Gym this year for two days of shopping fun, but we have a number of great items available for purchase on the VGF website and partner vendor websites. Shop online with some of our favorite vendors who are offering fun items for kids and gifts for Mother’s Day, graduation, spring holidays, and teachers!

Deadline for orders is April 1. Pick up all VGF website orders at Robins Campus on Friday, April 16, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 17, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Questions? Please contact Lane Mosby (lane_victory@yahoo.com) or Sarah Hall (sarahhobeika@gmail.com)

Fun run

BE A PART OF THE FUN WHEN YOU USE #COUGARSHAVEHEARTVGF ON YOUR FAVORITE SOCIAL MEDIA FEED!

www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/funrun

Saturday, April 17

Participate in this spirited Collegiate tradition from wherever you are. Now, more than ever, we celebrate our health and our joyful spirits. Wear your Cougar spirit wear and run for your Cougar Heart and health, in any distance you choose. Snap a picture at the start or finish and post to your favorite social media platform.

Don’t forget to use hashtag #CougarsHaveHeartVGF when posting!

Open to ALL Lower, Middle and Upper School students, faculty, staff and their families.

Questions? Please contact Courtney Ferrell (cocopferrell@gmail.com) or Martha Proutt (marthaproutt@gmail.com)

VGF Raffle www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/raffle

NO BROKEN COUGAR HEARTS: Be sure to purchase your Raffle Tickets by 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 17!

Single raffle ticket: $5/ticket Cougar Ticket: $20/5 tickets for five chances to win one item GOLDEN TICKET: $75/CHANCE TO WIN EACH ITEM Try your luck at winning one of our amazing VGF Raffle Baskets. Below is a small sample of what you might win. Have your Cougar Heart set on something special? Put all of your tickets there OR spread them around for chances to win other great items!

SPECIAL VGF PRIZE BASKETS • Baking Bonanza​- Prize includes a private baking session, a special recipe collection and an awesome assortment of baking tools • You Go, Girl!​- Prize includes $250 Lululemon gift card and $250 American Eagle gift card • Home Refresh​- Prize includes $200 worth of Home Depot gift cards and $100 Pottery Barn gift card

• Operation Organization​- Prize includes $100 Container Store gift card, $100 Home Goods gift card and $150 Amazon gift card • Tickets to the 2022 Winter Party & Auction • Many more amazing prize baskets ​for Raffle winners of all ages!

Visit our website for complete details on these raffle items and so many more! Tickets are exclusively sold online and are available until 5 p.m. Saturday, April 17. Winners will be notified by 5 p.m. the following day, Sunday, April 18.

Each family may win a maximum of two baskets.

Questions? Please contact Kate Beggerow (katebeggerow@yahoo.com), Beth Grinnan (bethgrinnan@gmail.com) or Lia Mooney (lcmoon19@gmail.com)

The garden Shoppe www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/thegardenshoppe

Deadline for pre-orders is Thursday, April 1. Pickup will be at Robins Campus on Friday, April 16, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 17, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

This year, we will again be offering a variety of fresh container gardens beautifully designed in timeless, highquality pots! All arrangements are only available through pre-sale, so order by April 1! We have partnered with Bell Nursery (Collegiate Parent Brett Guthrie) and are thrilled to once again offer a vast array of planters to the Collegiate community in support of the School. *Drawings and descriptions are loose representations and approximate sizes of actual items.

The Tall Fern: Ferns are always a VGF favorite, and this year will not disappoint! Roughly 30” tall and 16” wide, these plants will work well in any space. The tall container features a huge Macho or Kimberly Queen Fern that will likely double in size over the summer with a little sun and water.

This is the perfect plant for anyone seeking an easy, low-maintenance container with instant curb appeal. $85 each The Butterfly Garden: Our 2020 bestseller in a stunning container features a beautiful arrangement with plenty of color to shine in the summer sun. Filled with a miniature blue-purple “Buddleia” butterfly bush, a long-blooming perennial, and other fragrant summer annuals, the butterflies and other pollinators will find it irresistible. $100 each The Hydrangea: Another crowd pleaser, this beautiful container features an exquisite hydrangea and spilling greenery. The exact variety of hydrangea will be chosen based on availability and growing conditions in the weeks prior to VGF. The result will be a gorgeous hydrangea that will bloom in the summer and can easily be transplanted to your yard in the fall for years of enjoyment and growth. $100 each The Lavender Topiary: Whether you ultimately plant this simple-to-maintain Lavender Topiary in a raised garden bed or keep it in the fiber-clay container on your porch, it shines with one-of-a-kind color and fragrance. The Lavender’s showy blooms stand out on a unique, topiary-style silhouette that hails from Spain. Eye-catching perks and low-maintenance care are a given with this go-to plant. The best part of the Lavender Standard Topiary is that it is a proven performer. From patios to decks and beyond, it makes a statement with a maximum height of 30”. $75 each The Cocktail Package: New this year! Choose from either a Meyer lemon or Bear lime tree approximately 2 feet tall and complete with a green or gold pot to brighten up your home this season. This improved variety is naturally pest- and disease-resistant. The bright yellow (or green) fruit and sweet, aromatic fragrance are coolly complementary and attract attention. This tree is very heavy-bearing and will provide you with a larger number of lemons or limes every year. It’s selfpollinating nature allows it to produce fruit indoors or outdoors. Just think of the drinks and treats you will be able to whip up with the fruit from your own tree! $65 each Questions? Please contact Lauralee Allen (lauralee@canal-cap.com​) or Muffy Greenbaum (muffy.greenbaum@gmail.com​)

Honor Signs

Honor Signs cost $20 each and orders are due April 1

www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/honorsigns

Show your Cougar Heart by purchasing an Honor Sign with a personalized note for your child, grandchild, graduate, teacher, or special member of the Collegiate community.

All Honor Signs will be displayed in the carpool lines and will be sent home with your “honoree” following VGF. Questions? Please contact Dottie Eldridge (dottieeldridge@gmail.com), Anne Taylor Schaaf (annetschaaf@gmail.com) or Hayes Blackburn (hayesblackburn@gmail.com)

Bake Off

Bake anytime! Photo submissions due by April 12 to win A Pearl’s Bake Shoppe gift card!

www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/bakeoff

JK-12th grade students are encouraged to embrace their competitive spirit by whipping up a confectionary delight showing the sweetness of their Cougar Heart. The Bake Off is this year’s version of the popular Cake Walk, a VGF tradition. Two winners from each division of the school will be selected by the Bake Off Committee and will each be awarded a $20 gift card to Pearl’s Bake Shoppe.

Entry is free! Simply snap a picture of your cake and email it to tcs.collegiatebakeoff@gmail.com by Monday, April 12. Winners will be notified by 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 17. Happy baking!

Questions? Please contact Kristen Spain (kgrotos@gmail.com)

Many thanks to our sponsors:

rpdo.com

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rockcreekinnovations.net

together or apart

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