Village Homes is a seventy-acre subdivision located in the west part of Davis, California. It was designed to encourage both the development of a sense of community and the conservation of energy and natural resources.
This web site provides a way for Village Homes residents to expand our community interactions.
- If you are a new resident please Register here.
- The VHA Board meeting minutes are posted on the Documents page.
- To make a reservation for the Oakenshield Room, Community Center, Fire Pit or Gazebo, go to Reservations and select the amenity you want. On the reservation calendar click on date and time and compete the form, filling in all areas. The reservation will be pending until confirmed by the office. The required documentation, and deposit if applicable, must be submitted prior to confirmation.
- Be sure to check the Calendar for upcoming events, or submit a community event and let everyone know about it.
- For social sharing use Nextdoor Village Homes
Pool Opens - Monday, April 28, 10am
We are taking care of pool opening preparations; the final one, resetting the pump run times for an open pool will occur Monday, April 28 in the morning. Emily is also working on staffing schedule.
The pool will open on S,S,T&Th at 7:45am and on M,W&F at 8:30am. The pool closes daily at 9pm.
Remember no glass of any type (including glass google lenses) is allowed in the pool area. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult that can swim. See see the full pool rules here https://villagehomes.hoaspace.com/cgi-bin/documents.pl?1714006408
Monday, Feb 24 the Common Area water schedule returns
Water available Mondays from 6pm through 9am on Tuesdays & from Thursdays at 6pm through 9am on Fridays. If there are significant rain events (over 1/4" of rain) the stopping of irrigation by the City of Davis is required).
Garden plots available in the south gardens, contact the office or South garden coordinator Tanya Kucak, tanyagarden@gmail.com
April calendar in brief
Tuesday, April 8, 6:30pm VHA Board meeting via Zoom, Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84078133786?pwd=rdCP93QFPp9s1biqmRfAdRGuHHmIa7.1
Thursday, April 10, 7-9:30pm, Village Dance, in the Community Center
Sunday, April 13, 9-11am Seed & Plant swap at the garden shop
Sunday, April 13, 2-5pm VHA Spring Fling, at the Community Center & Amphitheater, welcome new neighbors, short program, kids activities, light food & beverages.
Week of April 14 Walkabout, performed through the Common Areas and Street side to confirm safety and maintenance of areas.
Thursday, April 10, 7-9:30pm, Village Dance, in the Community Center
Thursday, April 17, ARB applications due in the office to be included on the agenda for the April 23 ARB review meeting.
Wednesday, April 23, 7pm ARB Review meeting, via Zoom, Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87582633518?pwd=MkxnSkN2WExKQm9oOStPTGhNcGtnQT09
Sunday, April 27, 9-11am Work party – Fruit thinning in the Elendil apricot orchard
Monday, April 29, 10am Swimming pool opens for the season
Community Center is avail to rent 7 days a week. See Reservations in the left menu to see when the Community Center or other VHA amenities are available. Information about the different locations is found under Amenities in the left menu.
Walkabout - the spring walkabout is set for the Week of April 14. The former VHA Safety Walk is now called the "Walkabout"
In April 2023 the Board approved an updated Common Area Contract and recommendations form the "Walkabout" committee. The Walkabout committee performs the walks through Common Areas and on the Street Side of the Community for a more consistent outcome. Contact Emily in the VHA office if you have questions.
Freecycling Guidelines
Items placed in public spaces in Village Homes, including in common areas, greenbelts, orchards, paths, and/or sidewalks, should adhere to the following guidelines:
Size - less than 3’x3’x3’
Weight - less than 50 lbs
Must be suitable for putting in recycling or trash bins if not picked up (eg: no electronics or hazardous materials)
Items must be recollected or thrown away after 72 hours if not taken
Guidelines do not apply to food/fruit
"Claw" pick-up schedule - next claw May 8
February 13 & 27, May 8. October 23, November 6 & 20, December 4 & 18
Please see the following note from City of Davis
Yard material piles cannot be placed on the street more than 7 days in advance of the pick-up date. Do not place green waste piles in VHA orchards, green belts or park areas. Calendars and maps are available at DavisRecycling.org.
More information about yard material collection is available on the city’s website: https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/public-works-utilities-and-operations/solid-waste-and-recycling/yard-material-collection
Community Garden Plots
Looking for a garden plot? Contact the office or check with one of the garden coordinators to find out about availability:
North Garden Coordinator, Amy Medovoy at asmedovoy@gmail.com South Garden Coordinators Tanya Kucak at tanyagarden@gmail.com and Jon Bjornstad at jon.bjornstad@gmail.com
Directory
The VHA member directory is posted here: Directory
To update your information or if you find errors in the directory, please notify the VHA office so the corrections can be made.
Architectural Review Board (ARB)
The 2022 Updated ARB Policy was passed by the VHA Board of Directors on July 20, 2022. It is now posted on this website. It can be located by selecting Documents and then looking under the category HOA. ARB review meetings will be the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7pm currently by Zoom. To be included on the meeting agenda, ARB applications must be submitted to the office by Thursday prior to the meeting. Agenda is posted Friday prior to the meeting. Community members are welcome to attend if they have a concern about a project. The ARB Committee is: Al Colombano, Vincent Fox, Yvonne Hunter, Michael Kleinman, and Board member Stan Robinson.
Village Homes Tree Map - not working at this time :(
December 21, 2018 Winter Solstice celebration with full moon:
For questions about Village Homes or the Village Homeowners' Association, please contact Emily Amy the general manager, a VHA board member, or members of the appropriate committee. If you find incorrect information posted on this site or have any questions about the web site, please e-mail villagehomes.manager@gmail.com
VHA Office hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:30am-3:30pm
Wednesday 12:30-7:30pm
