Sometimes being a good citizen and neighbor can seem pretty damn boring - like it should involve reading reports and watching debates on public television. Here are some not boring ways to be a vital member of your community that maybe you haven't thought about:
1. Attend your city's Music In the Park (take family and friends).
2. Get your exercise locally - take a walk around town. People make a city vital and no one wants to live in a ghost town.
3. "Friend" your city on FaceBook. Lots of cities are getting savvy about social networking. This is a great way to find out what's happening locally (and figure out what time music in the park starts for #1).
4. Play some bingo. Tons of community organizations (the fire department, lake association, Lion's Club) use bingo as a fundraiser for neat projects that benefit the local area. Usually, its pretty cheap, clean family fun. You'd be surprised how packed these events usually are. This is how my oldest learned his numbers.
5. Go to the local Corn Festival (or Wannigan Days or Taco Daze - whatever they call it where you lives). Frankly, my summer schedule is always packed. Minnesotans sure do love their festivals! Between local festivals, the county fair and the fireman's rodeo my dance card is full through September.
1. Attend your city's Music In the Park (take family and friends).
2. Get your exercise locally - take a walk around town. People make a city vital and no one wants to live in a ghost town.
3. "Friend" your city on FaceBook. Lots of cities are getting savvy about social networking. This is a great way to find out what's happening locally (and figure out what time music in the park starts for #1).
4. Play some bingo. Tons of community organizations (the fire department, lake association, Lion's Club) use bingo as a fundraiser for neat projects that benefit the local area. Usually, its pretty cheap, clean family fun. You'd be surprised how packed these events usually are. This is how my oldest learned his numbers.
5. Go to the local Corn Festival (or Wannigan Days or Taco Daze - whatever they call it where you lives). Frankly, my summer schedule is always packed. Minnesotans sure do love their festivals! Between local festivals, the county fair and the fireman's rodeo my dance card is full through September.
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