You’re invited to the annual Good Neighbor Block Party, this Thursday at 5 pm at the Hargraves Community Center.
There will be free food, live music, games, prizes, and more – all to encourage a spirit of community and neighborliness at the start of UNC’s academic year. It’s part of the “Good Neighbor Initiative,” a joint effort between UNC, the Town of Chapel Hill, the Downtown Partnership, the Jackson Center, Empowerment Inc., the Chapel Hill PD, and numerous other downtown businesses and community partners.
Watch a video about the Good Neighbor Initiative here.
Aaron Bachenheimer is the director of UNC’s Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and Community Involvement. He joined Aaron Keck on WCHL earlier this week.
https://chapelboroaudio.s3.amazonaws.com/2015/09/04/Good%20Neighbor%20Initiative%20AARON%20BACHENHEIMER%20FULL.mp3
The Block Party is free and everyone’s invited. Bachenheimer says it varies from year to year, but about 250 people typically turn out.
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