Block Party Planning Guide - City Of Selkirk Page 6
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14city of selkirk • block party planning guide
— planning your party
planning your block party:
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7. timing to get the block party planned:
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For a first time block party, distribute the first flyer requesting feedback 4 to 5 weeks
before the event. Adjustments may need to be made if a neighbour already has an
event of their own planned.
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Once the planning group has looked at all the suggestions, the final flyer with date,
time, location and what to bring should go out 3 weeks before the block party event.
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May to the end of September is a good time for a block party.
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A weekend date or holiday is often preferable for the event.
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Have an alternative, rain out date planned, just in case.
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Keep in mind those who live in the neighbourhood when setting the hours for the block party.
If young children or seniors are living near the party area, plan to finish by 9:00 p.m.
8. role of the organizers:
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Make planning decisions prior to the event.
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Act as greeters at the block party.
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Introduce new neighbours and help them make connections.
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Make sure the clean-up is done. You may wish to inspire clean-up by rewarding
the neighbourhood children with a prize for picking up the most garbage.
top 10 reasons to Host a block party
1. To have fun, with no excuses or reasons needed to celebrate!
2. To meet your neighbours. Knowing who lives in your neighbourhood will help improve safety
and prevent crime.
3. To establish a sense of belonging to the community.
4. Neighbours who know each other, look out for one another.
5. To meet neighbours who you might want to exchange skills or resources with (i.e. baby-sitting co-op,
book club, walking to school duties, new friendships, personal networking).
6. To encourage neighbours to look after the neighbourhood and strengthen community spirit.
7. To learn a little about each other and determine who may need a little extra help from time to time.
8. To have the chance to meet some of the long-time neighbourhood residents and learn more about
your community.
9. To plan other projects in your neighbourhood (i.e.: clean-up day; community yard sale).
10. To start a tradition of getting together at least once a year.
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