Trunk or Treat at the Pond
Calling all ghouls, ghosts, goblins and Trick-or-Treaters! Join us Saturday October 31 for some Halloween fun! More information is on the Trunk or Treat page.
Activities
Otter Spotter book reading Feb 20
Join Friends of the Verde River (FoVR) for a special book launch celebration on Friday, February 20th. They will be featuring children’s author Phoebe Fox of Mamafox Books and her newest children’s book, Otter Spotter. Phoebe will be joining FoVR for a live reading of Otter Spotter. It will be followed by a fun and educational introduction to the Otter […]
Luau June 28th
Aloha Verde Valley! Saturday, June 28th, starting at 6 PM we enjoyed a mouthwatering Hawaiian-themed dinner before being swept away by the graceful movements danced by Hālau Hula Nāpuaokaleiʻilima, led by the esteemed Hula Master Kēhau Chrisman. For over two decades, Kumu Kēhau has been sharing the rich tapestry of Hawaiian culture and the spirit […]
Renovated Community Hall Unveiled May 28
Our Community Hall designed to create an enhanced central gathering place for all was unveiled on Wednesday May 28th. There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony conducted by the Greater Verde Valley Chamber of Commerce. “This renovation is more than just an upgrade to a building; it’s an investment in the heart of our community,” stated VVCC President […]
2025 Annual Meeting Report
More Than Just Events: VVCC Forges Lasting Community Ties The Verde Village Community Connection (VVCC), in its Annual Meeting March 1, 2025, highlighted a year of significant strategic changes and unwavering commitment to the community. People gathered to connect and chat after the meeting while enjoying cupcakes and coffee. “This year has been about building […]
VVCC Christmas Parade float
The volunteers at the Verde Village Community Connection created a float for the Cottonwood Christmas parade on December 7, 2024! Vice President Brad Sutton pulled the float with his bright blue Jeep. Other VVCC members walked alongside and sat on the float. Thanks to MyRadioPlace for a video of the whole parade.
Photos of VV Variety Show
What talent performed on Friday, August 16th at the Community Center for our Verde Village Variety Show! Many of the community came to enjoy the show and support the VVVCC with this fundraiser. Thanks to all the volunteers who made it all possible! Kitchen crew: Pamela, Gwendolyn, Robert Menu: Nachos with cheese and topping bar, […]
Photos of 2024 Hawaiian Luau
We enjoyed the beautiful music and graceful dances of Hawai’i after a delicious Hawaiian-themed dinner on Friday, June 21st at 6 PM at the VVCC Community Center. Hula Master Kehau Chrisman has been bringing Hawaiian culture to the Verde Valley for over 20 years. She offered explanations and translations of each dance. The dancers are her local students […]
State of the Village Annual Report
“I am so very proud of all the work that has been poured into this organization. I am beyond words with the connections and friendships that have formed essentially by strangers. It takes a massive amount of time, manpower and perseverance to build what we are attempting to build and that’s in addition to maintaining […]
Success! Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Spaghetti dinner is back by popular demand in the Verde Village with a bonus of celebrating National Chocolate Cake Day on Saturday, January 27th. This was a fundraiser for significant renovations to Verde Village community properties. It will lay the foundation to have better amenities for the community to come together and connect. In addition, […]