Jean Chong thinks we might look to Calgary:
During Michael Geller’s talk a few weeks ago, several members of audience suggested Neighbour Day to celebrate. In Calgary there is a drive to do it again this year.
City hall will encourage Calgarians to host block parties, barbecues and other community events to mark the flood’s second anniversary with Neighbour Day.
Mayor Naheed Nenshi launched the event last year, a day after June 20, to celebrate the volunteerism and community spirit that helped flood-ravaged districts recover from the 2013 disaster when the Bow and Elbow rivers overflowed their banks.
Council unanimously endorsed Nenshi’s motion Monday to declare the third Saturday of every June as Neighbour Day.
The City of Calgary provided poster templates, invitations to make it easy for volunteer organizers. More here.
But do you need a flood first?
