Last night many neighborhoods participated in San Antonio Neighbors Together. It was called Neighborhood Night Out a few years back and was recognized nationally.
My family hosted one such gathering at our home. I have served as president of the Shearer Hills Ridgeview Neighborhood Association a couple of times. These events bring people together. It’s a casual way to meet the people on your block and who you pass by every day at the grocery store and on the road.
Typically, local representatives visit their constituent’s various meetups. From city council to state representatives to local law enforcement, we’ve even had the fire department bring a truck down and let the kids climb around for a few minutes. They are always fun and a great way to socialize.
Volunteers representing the Sp