Dear Editor
The North Battleford Good Neighbour Network has been hosting the Neighbourhood Wellness Block Party for a number of years. With the help of volunteers, musicians and the support of donations from businesses and people we had free hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn and drinks and provide live music, face painting, gifts and door prizes.
We have had numerous musicians, Larry the Balloon Guy, a petting zoo, a clown, youth activities and a pirate at our events.
Last year the Battlefords and District Labour Council partnered with us and supplied hamburgers and hot dogs. Again they are supporting the event and supplying the food. This is why we moved the event to the Labour Day weekend.
Over the past few years we have given little gift bags to children with school supplies and always have a little something for every kid. All of the school supplies are personal donations mostly NBGGN members. Some local business donate to the cause but I can't mention them in a letter to the editor. You all know who you are and thanks very much for many years of support.
This annual event is about neighbours getting to know each other, to share and have fun and help build that good sense of “community.” This is a community block party and everyone who lives here is welcome.
Please come and join us Sept. 3. from noon to 5 p.m. in the 1200 block of 107th Street in North Battleford.
Community organizations that provide neighbourhood wellness are invited to join in to share their information, put on an activity or have table or both space if they wish..
Aside from social, health and justice organizations, businesses are equally important stakeholder in safe, comfortable neighbourhoods and donations from local business would be greatly appreciated.
We ask that no one solicit fundraising or business sales on the site. Everything needs to be free.
For information or if anyone would like to help out, entertain or donate contact Steven Cormons at 306-446-0415, email: [email protected] and please join NBGNN on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=68828265701.
Steven Cormons
North Battleford
