Hi Neighbors!
Below are the HCA events for 2024. Please let the HCA Board know if there are any other events that you'd like to host/run/manage this year and we'll help support. We're also open to any feedback from the neighborhood to make our events more successful. Thank you!
4th Annual Neighborhood Plant Swap
Saturday, April 27th from 9AM - 11AM
Dawson Farm Park Pavilion
Details:
Bring plants/seedlings/seed packets to exchange with neighbors and take some home for your own gardening delight!
Memorial Day Picnic & HCA Meeting
Monday, May 27th from 6PM - 8PM
Elwood Smith Community Center
Details:
We hope you can join us for our annual Memorial Day picnic at Elwood Smith community center and playground.
Monday May 27th from 6-8PM. Tables and chairs are provided, bathrooms available. The HCA Meeting will be at 6PM.
It’s another BBQ potluck!
Please bring something to share with your neighbors (approx 10-12 servings) that you'd traditionally associate with a BBQ/cookout/tailgate!
A prize and bragging rights will be awarded to the most voted savory and sweet selection.
Bring some lawn games, BYOBeverages and get ready to have some fun!
Annual National Night Out
Tuesday, August 6th from 6PM - 8PM
Elwood Smith Community Center
Details:
Welcome to NNO! We're going to have a potluck, educational tables, and city first responders and educators coming in for National Night Out! Please RSVP and mention what you'll bring in the comments!
Please let us know if you'd like to host a table too, we will set up a table/chair space for you!
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Background:
The introduction of National Night Out, "America's Night Out Against Crime," in 1984 began an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie, and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. The National Night Out program culminates annually, on the first Tuesday of August. National Night Out now involves over 37 million people and 15,000 communities from all fifty states, U.S. Territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide.
The traditional "lights on" campaign and symbolic front porch vigils turned into a celebration across America with various events and activities including, but not limited to, block parties, cookouts, parades, visits from emergency personnel, rallies and marches, exhibits, youth events, safety demonstrations, and seminars in effort to heighten awareness and enhance community relations.
HCA Meeting & Chili Cookoff
Saturday, September 21st from 6PM - 8PM
Elwood Smith Community Center
Details:
Save the date for our Hungerford Civic Association Meeting from 6-6:30p.m. AND our third annual CHILI COOK OFF from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Please RSVP and let us know if you plan to cook for the event!
Hungerford's Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 26th from 5PM - 7PM
Elwood Smith Parking Lot
Details:
Save the date for our neighborhood Trunk or Treat! More details to come closer to the date!
Hungerford's Friendsgiving
Saturday, November 16th from 6PM - 8PM
Elwood Smith Community Center
Details:
We hope you can join us for Hungerford's second annual Friendsgiving on Saturday, November 16th from 6-8pm at the Elwood Smith Community Center!
Bring a dish to share and join us at community tables to mix and mingle with neighbors!
Comment below with any questions and let us know what you're planning to bring to Friendsgiving! We hope to see you there!
