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 Entertainment, 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 monthly at the Liverpool Community Center (6801 School St.). If you would like to receive meeting notifications and updates, please email us at valleycitycommunitygroup@gmail.com to be added to our contact list.
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We are responsible for:
Annual Frog Jump
Movie in the Park
Christmas in the Valley
Independence Day 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.
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.
Barb & Rod Knight Citizenship Award
This scholarship is named in honor of two longtime Valley City community leaders. Barb and Rod played key roles in the Frog Jump Contest over the years, and also in the Liverpool Township Historical Society. Funding for the scholarship is made possible through events and festivals organized and managed by the Valley City Community Group. It is given 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.
Pictured: 2026 Scholarship Winner, Claire Miller (middle) surronded by Directors of the Valley City Community Group
Pictured: 2026 Scholarship Winner, Turner Dolata (middle) surronded by Directors of the Valley City Community Group
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
Helped fund Community Center Gym improvements, including new lighting installation and the purchase of portable pickleball nets for resident use.
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 & partially funded the lighting program for private downtown businesses who opted to participate in the program.
Installed bleacher seating to the Pickleball courts in Mill Stream Park
Directors
John Baker
Director
Mary Ann Bauer
Director
Fred Bartin
Treasurer
Dan Brass
Director
Mary Lou Czajka
Director
Rod Knight
Director
Dave Kruse
Vice President / Director
Tricia Peacey
Director
Gary Peterson
Director
Dave Raco
Director
Gina Reale
Director
Karin Reale
Director
Jim Sandor
President / Director
Barb Smallwood
Director
Dave Smallwood
Director
Julie Szucs
Secretary / Director
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 email us at valleycitycommunitygroup@gmail.com