Author Archives: Friends of Vernon Park

Sat. Nov. 10! Fall 2018 Love Your Park Day

Posted on November 2, 2018

We’ll be planting trees, raking leaves, weeding garden beds, and more, in Historic Vernon Park. Volunteers will see and learn about the Vernon Park monuments, the rain garden, the Black Writers Museum, and more. We’ll lead a thorough orientation at … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the Park

RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER! 2018 Fall Bazaar & Flea Market will be held on Oct. 20::::

Posted on September 1, 2018

Download the application or register online below: fovpbazaarfleamarketapplicationfaq2018_web   Online vendor registration is now closed. You may still register tomorrow morning from 7:30-8:45 at the event. Thank you!   Another way to support: If you would like to donate items to be … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on September 1, 2018

Happy New Year!

Posted on January 4, 2018

Happy New Year from Friends of Vernon Park! As we look forward to the year ahead with our wonderful community in Vernon Park and all around Germantown, we invite you to check out our FOVP_2017_AnnualReport_web. Thanks to everyone who joined … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the Park

Just Announced: Monument Lab in Vernon Park Fall 2017

Posted on August 16, 2017

Mural Arts’ Monument Lab invites you “to join a citywide conversation about history, memory, and our collective future.” Friends of Vernon Park is proud to share that Vernon Park will be the site for 2 installations by 2 exceptional artists, … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the Park

Super Saturday July 1 in Vernon Park!

Posted on June 28, 2017

Kick off July right with these great happenings in Vernon Park! Saturday, July 1 Complete Schedule: 9-10 am: Saturday Morning Yoga Series with Kate (all ages and levels) begins! Donations welcomed and will benefit Vernon Park. Join us every Saturday (weather … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the Park

It’s ON! 100 Vendors this Saturday May 6, The Biggest Best Bazaar + Flea Market Yet!

Posted on May 4, 2017

Update: 100 Vendors selling toys, bikes, clothing, crafts, tools, vintage and handmade wares; offering FREE arts + advocacy activities, community information and resources. Join us early in the day (9:15 a.m.) for a pop-up performance by the Youth Troupe of … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the Park

Germantown Friends School students feature Vernon Park in Documentary Short project

Posted on March 25, 2017

  Announcing the world premiere of this wonderful documentary on Vernon Park made by Henry Farnham, Annie Xu and Tommy Victor during the Germantown Friends School Documentary Film J-Term class in 2017. So many great interviews + images in under 10 minutes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the Park

May 6, 2017 | Spring Bazaar + Flea Market in Vernon Park

Posted on March 1, 2017

Join us for our Spring Bazaar on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Meet neighbors, learn about community organizations, find great treasures for great deals and enjoy the spring blooms in Vernon Park…and more. Please share with your friends and neighbors and come on out! … Continue reading →

Posted in Around the Park | 1 Comment

2016 Annual Report

Posted on December 13, 2016

What a year! Please take a moment to read our 2016 Annual Report. Thank you to all who have supported our work and spent time in Vernon Park this year. See you in 2017! fovp_2016_annualreport_web

Posted in Around the Park

Love Your Park: Sat. Nov 12

Posted on November 1, 2016

  Join us in Vernon Park at the playground from 10am-12pm for light leaf raking, a children’s art making activity + more. Register online at http://loveyourpark.org/volunteer-registration/

Posted in Around the Park