2023 Village Green Fair - Out of This World

The Parents’ Association & the VGF Committee

CAN’T WAIT TO HAVE Out of this World Fun WITH YOU THIS SPRING!

FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 10 A.M.- 4 P.M. AND SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 9 A.M.- 3 P.M.

We are excited to launch an Out of this World adventure for our 58th Village Green Fair. The Village Green Fair is the Parents’ Association’s largest school-wide fundraising event.

We’ll soar into the weekend on Friday, April 14 for our annual Friday Frolic, where you can visit the Shops on the Green, the Garden Shoppe and the Classy Cougar, all located on the Lower School campus. Enjoy a casual lunch under the big tent with your friends and family while Lower School students entertain you with a musical performance.

Friday evening is reserved for our 8th Grade Fun Night! This special event from 6-8 p.m. is for 8th Graders only. Join your classmates for an evening of fun, inflatables, music, food and PRIZES!

We blast off on Saturday, April 15, introducing two new activities to the littlest fairgoers: the Teeny Tiny Farm and Play RVA! Come see the petting zoo, with a miniature horse, baby goats, a llama and many more cute animals. Then take a ride on the Play RVA “Cougar Express” train.

Get a jump on your day at 8 a.m. by watching our Lower and Middle School runners compete in the Fun Run before the Fair. New this year: the Teacher Relay and the inaugural Parent Race. The Fair will be in full swing by 9 a.m., when you can enjoy your favorite VGF games, Cake Walk, Lip Sync Battle & Talent Show, Inflatables, Dodgeball, access to our Stephen P. Adamson, Jr. ’92 Ropes Course and of course, the famous Pocket Lady.

Enjoy lunch with your fellow Cougars and family under the big lunch tent. Don’t forget to buy your Raffle tickets and visit the Garden Shoppe, Shops on the Green and Classy Cougar, where you will find treasures of all kinds.

We are grateful to have Gil & Horner Wealth Management Group of Raymond James as our Gold Sponsor and Counts’ Hallmark as our Silver Sponsor this year. Their generous partnerships with the Parents’ Association enable us to create a fantastic weekend of fun for the entire Collegiate community.

The Village Green Fair is a special day for being together on campus and showing your Out of this World Cougar spirit. Whether you are volunteering your time and working a shift on your favorite inflatable or simply enjoying the day with your family, we are very thankful for your support of Collegiate School and the Parents’ Association.

Sincerely yours,

Your VGF Co-Chairs: Patty Chang and Christy Counts

www.collegiate-va.org/VGF

Facebook: @CollegiateSchoolPA

Instagram: @collegiate_pa

ORDER DEADLINES

Friday, March 24 Last day to order Honor Signs. Send Cougar Kudos to a special member of the Collegiate community by purchasing an honor sign for your grandchildren, children, graduates, teachers and more!

Thursday, March 30 Last day to pre-order beautiful plants from the Garden Shoppe.

Thursday, April 6 Last day to pre-order Friday Frolic boxed lunches.

Monday, April 10 Last day to pre-order T-shirts, Raffle Tickets, Cake Walk cakes, and discounted Fair Tickets. Last day to register for the Dodgeball Tournament, Collegiate’s Got Talent – Lip Sync Battle & Talent Show, Fun Run, 8th grade Friday Fun Night and Ropes Course. Last day to reserve your VIP Parking.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

THURSDAY, APRIL 13

Scavenger Hunt, Lower School children will participate in a VGF themed scavenger hunt on campus during school hours. Good luck students!!

FRIDAY, APRIL 14 (RAIN OR SHINE)

Wear your VGF T-Shirts (Past and Present) to school to show your spirit and excitement for VGF!

7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Cake Walk and Baked Goods Drop-Off (all LS/MS/US carpool areas)

8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fun Run Packet Pickup, Raffle Ticket Sales and Fair Ticket Purchases (Friday Frolic Lunch Tent)

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Garden Shoppe

Pre-Order Pickup at Mooreland Road Campus, Business Office parking lot

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Shops On the Green (Estes) and Classy Cougar (West Gym)

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Friday Frolic Pre-Ordered Boxed Lunches by Cuisine a la Carte Enjoy musical performances from our Lower School students

6 – 8 p.m. 8th Grade FRIDAY FUN NIGHT

SATURDAY, APRIL 15 Fair Day (Rain or Shine)

7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. NEW THIS YEAR! Breakfast sandwiches, pizzas and donuts served during the Fun Run in the concession stand next to the track

8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

VGF Fun Run (Jim Hickey Track, Main Campus) – JK-8th Grade NEW THIS YEAR: Teacher and Parent Relay

8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Classy Cougar (West Gym)

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Games, Rides, Inflatables, Play RVA Train, Teeny Tiny Farm, Shops on the Green (Estes), The Garden Shoppe and Concessions (candy shop, sno-cones, ice cream, cotton candy)

Ropes Course – advance sign-up only; limited to climbers in 5th-12th Grades

Friday Frolic

11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Catch up with friends over your pre-ordered boxed lunch from Cuisine a la Carte, then head to the Garden Shoppe or Shops on the Green! Friday Frolic is a wonderful way to spend the day before the Fair!

Boxed lunch by Cuisine a la Carte is $16/order. Order by Thursday, April 6, for pickup at the tent on Friday, April 14. Full menu and ordering can be found at:

www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/ fridayfrolic

FRIDAY FUN NIGHT

6-8 p.m.

8th Graders, this is just for you! Friday, April 14, from 6-8 p.m. is a night of FUN and PRIZES! Grab all of your friends to hang out, jump, bounce and have dinner together! $15 per person gets you pizza, candy, drinks, unlimited jumping, games and lots of cool prizes.

Register by April 10 online at www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/ fridayfunnight

Questions? Please contact Kirsti Goodwin (kgoodwin@riverg.com) or Carrie Montague (carriemontague29@gmail.com)

10 a.m.

11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Dodgeball Tournament (Jacobs Gym), Collegiate’s Got Talent: Lip Sync Battle & Talent Show (3rd/4th Grade Playground Turf)

Lunch Tent (Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwiches and nuggets, pizza, sub sandwiches and MORE!)

Raffle Drawings – you do not need to be present to win

BAKE SALE

www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/bakesale

We will collect your donations on Friday, April 14 at JK/LS/MS/US carpools from 7:30-8:15 a.m.

Collegiate families have made the VGF Bake Sale possible since 1968, and we appreciate your Out of this World and tasty contributions this year as we bring it back!

4th-12th Grade families, please share a favorite sweet treat of your choice! Popular items are brownies, cake pops, cookies, rice crispy treats and muffins. Baked

NEW THIS YEAR!

VGF welcomes The Teeny Tiny Farm and PlayRVA to the fair! Come out and enjoy miniature animals and take a train ride on the Cougar Express for an Out of this World experience.

goods should be packaged and ready to sell in quantities of 2-4. Remember that April can be warm, so please consider making items that hold up in the heat. We also love to offer gluten-free, peanut-free, dairy-free and tree nut-free items for those with allergies. Thank you for labeling your items accordingly.

Questions? Please contact Jill Campbell (jilltcampbell@gmail.com) or Christina McClung (christina.mcclung@gmail.com)

VGF VOLUNTEERS

www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/volunteers

VGF relies on parent volunteers to make this a fun event for all to enjoy! Find an area that appeals to you: whether it’s Inflatables, the Cake Walk, Lunch Tent, Concessions, Tickets or the Fun Run, there’s something for everyone! Sign up for a shift and help make this year’s VGF Out of this World!

Questions? Please contact Annie Benjamin (ann.m.benjamin@gmail.com)

COLLEGIATE’S GOT TALENT: LIP

SYNC BATTLE & TALENT SHOW!

www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/lipsync

Saturday, April 15, 10 a.m., 3rd/4th Grade Playground Turf. Registration Due: Monday, April 10

Collegiate’s talent is Out of this World! Grades JK-6th grades can showcase their talent in a lip sync battle, musical performance, dance, magic act, or other creative performance. Sign up as a group or solo act. Costumes encouraged! Collegiate Upper School students will judge the performances and prizes will be awarded. Each solo/group act should be registered by one adult (i.e., groups should identify a lead parent to register the group). A $10 entry fee will be charged to the student account of each participant.

Important information: Maximum length of performance is 90 seconds. Each act needs to involve minimum set-up and be compatible with the outdoor turf stage. Please register with the link provided and email both Rachel Gow and Nadir Derian BY APRIL 10 with performance details (e.g., type of performance, name of song). We will provide information for uploading songs and performance day set-up.

Questions? Please contact Nadir Derian (nadirderian@me.com) or Rachel Gow (gow.rachel@gmail.com)

FRIDAY FROLIC LUNCH ORDERS

www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/fridayfrolic

It’s time to Frolic Again on Friday, April 14!

FACULTY & STAFF!

Treat yourself: order a boxed lunch to be delivered to your division the morning of April 14!

Start your VGF weekend off right! If this will be your first VGF or you’re just thrilled to be back, the Friday Frolic luncheon is a fun way to kick things off. After you’ve shopped on the Green or if you plan to do some shopping later in the day, Friday Frolic gives you the chance to gather together to relax and enjoy lunch with friends. Place your order for a delicious salad or sandwich from Cuisine a la Carte. Boxed lunches are $16 per order and can be picked up in the Lunch Tent on April 14 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Orders must be placed online by Thursday, April 6. Lunch is pre-order only. Select from the sandwich and salad choices below. Sandwiches are served with potato salad, a cookie and a beverage. Beverage choices will include Diet Coke, La Croix or bottled water and can be selected when picking up lunch.

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, tomato with dill mayonnaise on whole wheat bread

Tuckahoe – Thinly sliced roasted chicken, Granny Smith apples, red onion, cheddar cheese, lettuce, mayo, mustard on sourdough 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 Kate Beggerow (katebeggerow@yahoo.com) or Lia Mooney (lcmoon19@gmail.com)

SCAVENGER HUNT

Back again this year, the VGF-themed Scavenger Hunt, where Lower School Students will have the opportunity to participate in 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)

ROPES COURSE

www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/ropescourse

Come climb and explore the Stephen P. Adamson, Jr. ’92 Ropes Course for the most Out of this World experience at VGF!

Three sessions capped at 30 people per session. Spots are limited to 5th-12th Graders and adults who accompany their children on the course. To

climb solo, you must be able to reach up to the cable (approximately 5’8” high). After a mandatory “ground school” session (to gear up and learn to use the safety equipment), climbers have two hours to climb, zip and swing under the supervision of Collegiate’s trained staff. Advance registration required. No refunds or rescheduling permitted. $20 per climber (adults and children). Every participant must complete a waiver to participate. View waiver and sign-up at www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/ropescourse

Questions? Please contact Mark Apelt (markapelt@gmail.com) or Katherine Adamson (katherineadamson@me.com)

DODGEBALL

Saturday, April 15, 10 a.m. in Jacobs Gym; Open to Grades 3rd - 8th, boys and girls! Registration Due: Monday, April 10 Max team size is 8 players – Costumes/Uniforms encouraged! www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/dodgeball

Out of this World awards for tournament winners! Please fill out ONE online entry form for each team of eight students. Brackets are formed by grade level, The tournament is single elimination. A confirmation email will be sent after registration closes letting you know that your team has been registered and scheduled for the tournament. Teams MUST be pre-registered by April 10 to participate. A $10 entry fee will be charged to the student account of each participant.

Questions? Please contact Anna Reed (annawittreed@gmail.com)

THE CLASSY COUGAR

www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/classycougar

Please place donations inside the basement door of the Business Office Monday- Friday. Watch for more info on carpool drop off days!

The Classy Cougar is back for VGF! Shop this curated collection of gently used goods at Friday Frolic and VGF. Find an Out of this World selection in the West Gym!

As you clean out your closets, we would love your gently used cotillion dresses, blue blazers, dress pants and shirts, ties, dress shoes, school appropriate clothes, spirit wear, sporting equipment, purses, books for all ages, toys, smaller household items, and adventure gear (think skiing, lake toys, wagons etc.).

Questions? Please contact Teller Waldrup (tellerhoo@hotmail.com) or Brady Zizzo (zizzofamily@gmail.com)

VIP PARKING

www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/vipparking

Avoid the hassle of finding a parking spot on Saturday, April 15, by ordering a VIP Parking Spot. The parking pass is good for Saturday, April 15 only and will allow you to come and go as you please throughout the day! A limited number of reserved parking spots are available for $30 each, so place your order early!

Questions? Please contact Patty Chang and Christy Counts (villagegreenfair@gmail.com)

CAKE WALK

www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/cake-walk

We will collect your donations on Friday, April 14 at all Lower School carpools from 7:30-8:15 a.m.

JK-4th Grade families will provide baked goods such as cakes and cookie cakes for the popular Cake Walk on Fair Day! Information and a cake box (for your Cougar to decorate) will come home with your student.

NEW THIS YEAR! Skip making/bringing your own cake and order a festive and delicious 10” two layer decorated

cake, delivered directly to school. $20, pre-orders only through April 10.

Collegiate families have made the VGF Cake Walk possible since 1968, and we appreciate your tasty contributions!

Questions? Please contact Kristen Spain (kgrotos@gmail.com) or Molly Congdon (molly.congdon@gmail.com)

VGF 2023 T-SHIRTS

www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/tshirts

This year’s Out of this World shirts were designed by two very talented Middle School students. Caroline Kelley, 7th Grade, designed the front of the shirt and Elena Dickinson, 7th Grade, designed the back of the shirt. T-shirts are short sleeve and available in white cotton or navy performance.

Questions? Please contact Sharon Handley (Sharon.Handley@comcast.net) or Janine Hoffer (Janinehoffer@gmail.com)

VGF RAFFLE

www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/raffle

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

You do not have to be present to win.

THEMED BASKETS – Please check out our website for more details about ALL of our Out of this World packages!

• Art Lovers: Perfect for the art lover of any age!

• Party Time!: Delivered food for a cocktail party for 20 from Garnish Catering, owned by a Collegiate family

• Cougie Games: A collection of fun items from the Cougar Shop and a $50 Target gift card to purchase games of your choice

• Desserts Galore: If you have a sweet tooth, this is the perfect package for you!

• Pamper Yourself: Time to relax with a Scents of Serenity gift card, a DoorDash gift card and calming essentials to use at home

• Super Sports Experience: Grab some friends for a two hour sports experience with Mr. Chapman

• Fast Food Frenzy: Includes an assortment of gift cards

• Ice Cream Social: At Gelati Celesti with Mrs. Andrews

• Time to Go Shopping: Assortment of gift cards for a shopping spree

Questions?

• All Pro: Assortment of sports items and a gift card to Dick’s Sporting Goods

• LEGO Lovers: Time to build for LEGO Friends lovers

• Backyard Fun: Grab some friends and have fun in your backyard with an amazing collection of activities that can be used during the day or at night!

• Chill Out!: Yeti cooler and more

• LEGO Mania: A variety of LEGO action sets

• Dog Lovers: Items to spoil your dog and a PJ Petts gift card

• Spoil a Teacher: Gift cards and more to appreciate a special teacher

• A Long Time Ago in a Galaxy Far, Far Away: An Out of this World assortment of Star Wars items

• Game On!: Enjoy a fun night at home with this collection of games

• Bookworm: A wonderful collection of books for young readers and a Barnes & Noble gift card

• Go Cougars!: Two tickets to the 2024 Winter Party & Auction

Please contact Becky Thalhimer (becklauds@hotmail.com) or Kelly Wiltshire (kellymwiltshire@gmail.com)

THE GARDEN SHOPPE

www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/thegardenshoppe

DEADLINE FOR PRE-ORDERS IS Thursday, March 30

Pickup will be at Mooreland Road Campus on Friday, April 14, 10:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Saturday, April 15, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Additional quantities of the items below will be available for sale during Friday and Saturday shopping hours. These will be on a first come first served basis. *Drawings 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. $75 each

The Butterfly Garden: Our bestseller features a beautiful arrangement with plenty of color to shine in the summer sun. Filled with a miniature Proven Winners branded blue-purple, reblooming “Buddleia” butterfly bush combined with a selection of blooming plants that the butterflies and other pollinators will find irresistible. $125 each

The Hydrangea: Another crowd pleaser, this arrangement features an exquisite hydrangea and cascading blooming color. 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. $125 each

Proven Winner Hanging Basket: New for 2023! This 12” Proven Winner combo planter is self watering and will look beautiful hanging from your porch. Proven Winners are healthy, disease-resistant, and easy to maintain. Choose from vibrant pink and purple varietals when you pick up! $45 each

The Herb Garden: New for 2023! Cook with fresh herbs right out of your very own potted herb garden! This 8” resin container houses a bountiful mix of basil, dill, parsley and oregano. $30 each

Special thanks to Bell Nursery, Collegiate parents Marci and Brett Guthrie, for supporting the VGF Garden Shoppe.

Questions? Please contact Lauralee Allen (lauralee@canal-cap.com) or Muffy Greenbaum (muffy.greenbaum@gmail.com )

SHOPS ON THE GREEN

www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/shopsotg

Friday, April 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, April 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 15% of your purchase goes back to Collegiate. Admission is FREE.

Head to Shops on the Green in Estes Multipurpose Room for some Out of this World shopping! We look forward to welcoming back many vendors and having some new ones join us too. Come visit our supportive vendors for original and commissioned art, fashionable clothing, jewelry and accessories, locally crafted gifts, delicious treats and more. Shops on the Green is a great place to find gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, graduation and others …plus maybe a little something for yourself. Hope to see you all there!

Questions? Please contact Sybil Holt (sybilholt@gmail.com) or Lane Mosby (lane_victory@yahoo.com)

HONOR SIGNS

www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/honorsigns

Orders due Friday, March 24 $20 per sign

Calling all Cougars! Get Out of this World and purchase an Honor Sign with a personalized note for your child, grandchild, graduate, teacher or special member of the Collegiate community! Honor Signs will be displayed in the Lower School carpool line or Seal Athletic Center. If you would like to keep your sign, you can grab it the day of VGF or the following week at the Cougar Shop.

Questions? Please contact Anne Taylor Schaaf (annetschaaf@gmail.com) or Hayes Blackburn (hayesblackburn@gmail.com)

VILLAGE GREEN

103 N. Mooreland Road

Richmond, VA 23229

TICKETS

COLLEGIATESCHOOL

VGF WILL BE OUT OF THIS WORLD FUN!

www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/vgftickets

Avoid long lines and pre-order your 2023 VGF tickets. Each ticket has 20 paws for your Cougar to use toward a stellar selection of new and old favorite inflatables and games.

Early Purchase Discounts: Individual tickets are available online for $9 OR get the Lanyard Bundle: purchase 4 tickets online for $36 and get a free lanyard! It’s the perfect place to hold your tickets.

Regular Price Tickets: $10 in person at Friday Frolic and the Fair. All sales are final and only valid for use on April 15, 2023.

Questions? Please contact Barbara Arcarese (zbarbaraz7@gmail.com) or Ashley Peat (ashleywpeat@gmail.com)

FUN RUN

www.collegiate-va.org/VGF/funrun

The Start and Heart of the Fair!

Saturday, April 15, 8-9:30 a.m. (Jim Hickey Track at Main Campus) Walk-up registration Closes at Friday Frolic, April 14 $15 per student runner, $5 per parent runner, Faculty run free!

Sign up for this spirited Collegiate tradition! Open to all Lower and Middle School students, parents, and faculty.

• JK and Kindergarten: 100 meter dash*

• Grades 1st through 4th: 400 meter run (one lap)*

*Heats organized by grade with separate heats for boys and girls in each grade. LS participants receive a homework pass and the grade with the most registrants earns a popsicle party

• Middle School Run: Combined 400 meter run (number of heats based on total number of registrants)

• Teacher Relay: Cheer on your favorite teacher during this fan-favorite race

• Parent Race! Out of This World addition for 2023: Watch your parents do a 100 meter dash, skip, power-walk or hop to the finish line. Come participate in this inaugural parent race - the winner will receive VGF tickets!

NEW! Breakfast sandwiches, breakfast pizzas, and donut holes will be sold in the Concession Stand by the track!

Questions? Want to Volunteer? Please contact Becky Jenkins (becky.jenkins2010@gmail.com), Ashley Lewis (ashleysongerlewis@gmail.com), Adrianne Webb (adrianne.w.webb@gmail.com)