Scare up Good Times Year Round With a Block or Driveway Party
Halloween is a good reminder that a neighborhood block party is an opportunity to scare up fun any time of year. "A neighborhood block or driveway party is an opportunity for neighbors to get together, meet each other, have fun, and maybe work together on an everyday activity," said David Burton, a University of Missouri Extension community development specialist. According to Burton, there are seven good reasons to have a block party at any time of the year, including Halloween. 1. To provide an opportunity to know your neighbors and where they live. This helps reduce fear. 2. To increase a sense of belonging within your community. Organize a simple Halloween custom parade as a simple step toward this goal. 3. To learn a little about each other and know who might need help occasionally. 4. To meet neighbors on your block and discover the skills, you offer one another. Nametags are a good place to start if you asked them to write something abou