It’s summertime, and the living is easy. Time to bring out the BBQ

have a block party. Have you meet that new neighbor who just moved in?  

With our hectic pace of life, it is harder to get to know

our neighbors. Many of us wave as we drive or walk by, but don’t

take time to chat.  A block party is a perfect opportunity for neighbors

to socialize at least once a year. Even if you don’t become best friends,

it becomes a little easier to identify a neighbor from another passerby.

A connected block helps us create a sense of community, sense of place,

and a feeling of well being.  So, time to party!

You don’t have to live in an area of single-family homes to be involved in a
block party. Block parties can happen in townhouse complexes, in apartment
buildings or even in a park near a condominium. A block party is simply a
group of neighbors who work together to organize an event for their
neighborhood.

So don’t hesitate! Gather a couple of neighbors, pick a date, follow the
links to the right and invite everyone to join in!

• 10 Reasons to have a Block Party
• How to Organize
• Good Ideas
• Reminders
• Sample Invite
• Suggested Activities
• Fun Activities
• New American Neighbor