Block Party

Block parties are a great way to get to know your neighbours and build community spirit. Spruce Grove residents are encouraged to organize and host a block party during the summer months. It’s easy and we’re here to help with our handy Block Party Guide  that includes:

• Host / hostess checklist
• Neighbourhood contact list
• Invitations
• Evaluation form

There’s even a list of Block Party Icebreaker Activities to help you get started! 

How to book your party 

1. Call 780-962-7618 or send e-mail
2. Complete the Block Party Permission Form  and return to:
   
   Family and Community Support Services (FCSS)
   Attention: Community Development Coordinator (Youth)
   Queen Street Place
   105 - 505 Queen Street
   Spruce Grove, Alberta  T7X 2V2
   Fax: 780-960-5228
   Send e-mail

Bookings for the 2012 block party season began May 18, 2012.

Please keep in mind that block parties must be held at a residential address located within the City of Spruce Grove’s municipal boundaries. 

The top 10 reasons to organize a Neighbourhood Block Party

• To have fun, with no excuses or reasons needed to celebrate!
• To meet your neighbours. Knowing who lives in your neighbourhood will help improve safety and prevent crime.
• To establish a sense of belonging to the community.
• Neighbours who know each other, look out for one another.
• To meet neighbours on your block who you might be able exchange skills or resources with (baby-sitting co-op, book club, walking to school duties, new friends for you and your children, personal networking).
• To encourage neighbours to look after the neighbourhood and strengthen community spirit.
• To learn a little about each other and determine who might need a little extra help from time to time.
• To have the chance to meet some of the long-time neighbourhood residents and learn about your community history.
• To have a good reason to have a neighbourhood clean-up day and barbeque once all the work is done.
• To start a tradition of getting together at least once a year!