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Block Party

NEIGHBORS GET TOGETHER

 

HRHA strongly encourages all residents stay connected with their neighbors.  The people who live immediately around you (i.e. up/down your street) truly comprise your own neighborhood.  The commonality of living on the same street is a bond that creates “your neighborhood”!

 

While there are multiple HRHA events during the year, they draw from our entire sub-division.  A periodic ‘get-together’ or gathering among neighbors on your block/street helps to strengthen the community feeling of your neighborhood beyond simply waving as you pass by.  With so many new residents in Hunting Ridge, this summer is a great time to connect with those on your street.

 

In the summer time it can be as simple as an informal evening drive-way gathering for your immediate neighbors, an open Flamingo Friday gathering or a Block Party with your street barricaded courtesy of the Village.  It just takes one person to take the initiative to start the ball rolling.  Feedback over the past 5 years has been consistent that everyone who attends a neighborhood get-together, greatly appreciates the opportunity to visit and connect with their neighbors. 

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Block Party Information

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Wondering how to coordinate a Block Party for your street?  It is easy and a fantastic way to have a fun afternoon/evening with your neighbors.  Follow our step-by-step to make it happen!

 

  • Talk to a few neighbors to get a consensus date at least 2 weeks out (i.e. Sunday afternoon 3-7 p.m.).

  • Decide the level of coordination of food/activities you want to follow – from as simple as “bring your own” to sharing food.  If you are unsure – keep it simple the first time!

    • Helpful Hints

      • Everyone brings their own item to grill and an item to share.

      • Everyone brings their own chairs.

      • Coordinate a few grills, tables, and umbrellas for shade.

      • If there are a lot of young children, consider games/activities (enlist those parents).

  • Contact/notify all your neighbors of the event and details.  This is required.

    • Helpful hint is to type up a flyer announcing the date and details and leave in everyone’s door.

  • Go to the Village web site https://www.palatine.il.us/FormCenter/Community-Events-7/Block-Party-Permit-46 , and complete the on-line Block Party Permit application or complete the Paper form – see PDF.   You can request to have the Fire and/or Police Department visit for the children.

  • The Village will drop off barricades the week of the event.  You then use the barricades to block off both ends of your street during the scheduled time.

    • Helpful Hint – consider using high visibility tape between the barricades to reinforce that the street is closed.  Drivers sometimes mistake the barricade as a caution notice instead of a street closed notice.  Parked vehicles are not permitted to be used as barricades, nor completely taping/blocking the street as emergency vehicles do need access.

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