August 5th, 2008 is the first Tuesay in August and it's time again for the National Night Out Against Crime.
This will be the 14th year our street has been doing the Night Out Block Party. It's always held on my mother's front yard. The City of San Leandro will not allow us to close off the street for our block parties because the Alameda County Fire Department uses Superior Avenue as an emergency access route to Interstate 580.
I will be bringing my famous open house fudge to the block party. The residents on the odd side of the street are bringing deserts this year. Since my address is odd, I get to bring my fudge. Mother is feeling well enough to make her chocolate eclair desert. Across the street the even addresses are bringing salads and easy entrees.
Each year "The Broadmoor" homeowner's association kicks down $50.00 toward sausages and hot links. Mr Schumann is always the designated BBQ master.
Target Stores the National Sponsor for National Night Out Against Crime is donating party supplies such as plastic utensils and napkins.
The Mayor of San Leandro, City Council members, police officers and fire fighters all stop by. The fire fighters let the kiddies play all over the fire engines and pretend like they are driving it.
We have a very tight knit neighborhood. I encourage all neighborhoods to participate in this event.
I know all my neighbors, do you?
I will have some flyers printed up with some of my real estate information to give out to all my neighbors. I must not miss this opportunity to reach out the farm of prospects.
Michael,
That is awesome. I love the idea. It sounds like a great time for a great purpose.
I would love to hear more about how you organized this whole event. I would like to see an annual event like this in our neighborhood.
pamela
Pamela
I cannot take credit for organizing the event. We have a superstar neighbor who is our "Block Captian" and she has done the lionshare of the work over the years for this event.
Since this event is held on my handicapped mother's front lawn. I do set up and take down every year.
Mike
Great Job Michael,
If you can find out anything more about how this all started or how the fire department etc. has become involved I would really appreciate it. I live on Forest in Castro Valley and I would love to do something like this for next year.
Pamela