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As summer rolls around, there are many opportunities to gather with neighbours and enjoy the warm weather. If you are interested in planning an event with your neighbours, here are some tips:
- Connect with your neighbours to see if there is interest in having an event.
- Brainstorm the kind of event you want to have. Think about what the event will be, and when and where it will take place. Our gathering place map can help!
- Connect with the neighbourhoods team for support. We can help with things like mini grants, permits and event equipment!
- Organize event details like food, entertainment and activities.
- Promote your event with your neighbours.
- Celebrate!
Looking for some inspiration? Check out our planning events page for more details.
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Attention! Past Neighbourhood Kindness nominees: | |
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We are looking to hear from neighbours who have been nominated for the Neighbourhood Kindness program.
If you have received a package in the mail, thanking you for being a kind neighbour, we would love to hear from you to learn more about your experience. Some things we are looking to hear about include:
- How did you feel when you received the nomination package?
- Did the nomination inspire you?
- Would you consider nominating a kind neighbour in the future?
- Are there any ways we could improve the program to recognize kind neighbours?
If you are interested in sharing your thoughts, please fill out this quick survey.
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Did you know that you can borrow event equipment for neighbourhood events? We have things like lawn games, tents, tables, outdoor movie equipment and more! Interested? Reply to this email to start the process.
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Summer event idea: Wild Goose Chase | |
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With the help of a Neighbourhood Fund grant, neighbours in the Beechwoods gathered for a Wild Goose Chase at Clair Lake Park. The fund helped with the cost of t-shirt printing, food and prizes.
Thank you to everyone involved in this fun and active event!
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PS: We're going into the final round of the Neighbourhood Fund! The next deadline is October 15.
Apply for up to $7,500 to support a neighbourhood-led event, activity, or project. Past ideas included: community gardens, community skating events, block parties, outdoor movie nights and more.
Learn more about the Neighbourhood Fund.
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On July 1 from 1 to 11 p.m., the City of Waterloo is hosting a Community Picnic at Waterloo Park West. The event will include music, a community fair, an art market, food trucks and a drone light show.
Bring a blanket, some chairs and invite your neighbours to join you at the community picnic!
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With summer here, the weather is hot. It is important to keep yourself and those around you (friends, family, neighbours and pets) cool. Some tips to protect yourself and others include:
- Drink plenty of cool water, at least every 20 to 30 minutes.
- Avoid caffeinated or sugary drinks when possible.
- Wear loose-fitting, breathable clothes.
- Seek shade and avoid too much sun exposure.
- Close your blinds or curtains during the day to block the sun.
If you need to cool down, our facilities are open to the public during business hours. Learn more about Extreme Weather Relief in Waterloo.
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- Check out Reep Green Solutions' new blog post about Pollinator Gardens, and learn more about how to make your garden pollinator-friendly.
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Nominate someone for the Waterloo Region Community Foundation's Community Awards. Awards are given to individuals and organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to their community. The deadline to submit a nomination is July 17.
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Grand River Transit is mapping out the next five years of transit service investments. Share your ideas and opinions about the plan, and help shape the future of the GRT.
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Discover books, movies, programs, educational resources, and community celebrations through the Waterloo Public Library for Indigenous History Month.
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Stay up to date on projects happening across the City of Waterloo by signing up and subscribing to Engage Waterloo.
- Waterloo Region has a long history of welcoming refugees and refugee claimants. Immigration Waterloo Region shares information on community support for refugees living in our region.
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Thank you for reading this edition of Neighbours helping Neighbours, a newsletter from the neighbourhoods team, with a focus on good news stories, important community updates, and local resources.
If you have ideas for resources to share or shareable stories of kindness, please send them to: neighbourhoods@waterloo.ca
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