About Valley City Community Group
Who We are
The Valley City Community Group (VCCG) is a 501C3, tax-exempt, charitable organization. We exist to promote Liverpool Township (Valley City) and continually improve events and conditions within our community. We organize events such as the Frog Jump, Christmas in the Valley, Fourth of July Fireworks, Movie in the Park, and Candidates Night. Profit made from these events is returned to the community through scholarships to graduating Liverpool Buckeye students, our park, our recreational facilities, and other non-profit organizations helping the residents of Liverpool Township.
The Valley City Community Group is open to anyone. We welcome volunteers, sponsors, and residents who would like to join us in our mission of continuing to improve our community. We meet every last Thursday at 6:00 PM in the Community Center (6801 School St.).
Thanks for checking us out. You can also keep in touch by visiting us on Facebook.
We are responsible for:
Annual Frog Jump
Movie in the Park
Christmas in the Valley
Independence Day fireworks and entertainment at night
Decorating the town for the Holidays
Community Donations
We donate annually to the Buckeye Music Boosters, LifeSpring Church – Food Box, Buckeye Schools After Prom, Valley City Firefighters Association, and the Zion Back to School Night – Book Bag & Supplies.
The highlight of our donations is giving scholarships to two Liverpool students at Buckeye High School or the Medina Career Center.
Pictured: 2024 Scholarship Winners, Teaghan Knierim (left) and Tyler Marcum (right)
Barb & Rod Knight Citizenship Award
to the individual who best represents an ideal Buckeye student. One who balances participation in school functions and activities; is active in community projects; exceeds reasonable expectations in assisting others and the community; and is academically proficient.
VCCG Trade School Citizenship Award
In the past, we:
Added lighting and electricity at Mill Stream Park
Invested in renovating the baseball fields on School Street
Developed and implemented the Liverpool Township Commemorative Bench Program
Worked with the township to replace the old picnic tables in the pavilion
Designed and purchased one of the four new Welcome to Valley City signs
Added lighting to the Locomotive and Caboose at the Depot Museum
Purchased portable pickleball nets so residents can play in the Community Center Gym
Helped fund the purchase and installation of new lighting in the Community Center Gym
Implemented a Beautification Program to clean up downtown
Funded the new Book Box at Mill Stream Park, built by Lucas Vasel as part of his Eagle Scout
Built a new pavilion in Mill Stream Park
Implemented and funded a “Holiday Lighting Program” at township-owned buildings (Depot Museum, Town Hall and Town Hall Garage, Valley City Fire Department, and The Liverpool Community Center). We partially funded the lighting program for private entities (Valley City VFW and The Wandering Goose Boutique & Shop).
Directors
John Baker
Director
Mary Ann Bauer
Director
Fred Bartin
Treasurer
Dan Brass
Director
Mary Lou Czajka
Director
Rod Knight
2nd Vice President
Dave Kruse
Director
Tricia Peacey
Director
Gary Peterson
Director
Dave Raco
Director
Gina Reale
Social Media Manager
Karin Reale
Director
Jim Sandor
1st Vice President
Barb Smallwood
Director
Dave Smallwood
President
Julie Szucs
Secretary
This site is maintained and operated by the Valley City Community Group. If you would like more information about the Valley City Community Group (VCCG) please contact our organizations president, Dave Smallwood at (216-533-7117) or valleycitycommunitygroup@gmail.com
Featured Events
March 2nd and 9th
Firefighters Association's Pancake Breakfast
It’s time for the Firefighters association’s annual Pancake Breakfast! Come down to the Valley City Fire Department Sunday, March 2nd and Sunday March 9th for an all you can eat pancake, sausage, and scrambled egg breakfast! Enjoy the community fellowship while supporting our brave firefighters.
July 4th
Independence Day Parade and Fireworks
The Valley City community kicks off Independence Day with a vibrant morning parade starting at the historic Train Depot, featuring vintage cars, colorful floats, and enthusiastic participants. As dusk falls, families gather to enjoy a spectacular fireworks show, lighting up the night sky in a dazzling celebration of freedom and unity.
July 20th
64th Annual Valley City Frog Jump
The 64th Annual Valley City Frog Jump Event offers a day of fun with food vendors serving a variety of tasty options. Attendees can also join in the lively frog jumping competition, fostering community spirit and friendly rivalry.