What We Did in May - Community Animator Network
May has come and gone! This past month our newest community builder, Karen Kasten, hosted the Neighborfest in her neighborhood park!
Kenneth from Backyard Kitchen using their skills to whip up pancakes, waffles and more for Neighborfest!
On May 14th, fifty plus community members gathered at Lincoln Park to enjoy a free breakfast during the Neighborfest. Local Chef, Kenneth, of Backyard Kitchen prepared waffles, pancakes, and sausage for attendees.
The Neighborfest created opportunity for neighbors to meet each other, learn about local associations, vendors, and spend time connecting over conversation, food, and music!
Community members checking out local booths! (10 points if you can recognize the booth on the left!)
Co-Founder of the Neigboring Movement, Adam Barlow-Thompson playing the banjo during Neighborfest!
Families buttering up their warm waffles during the community breakfast.
Those plates look Yummy! We’re ready for the next event and more food from Kenneth!
Located in our founding SoCe neighborhood, Karen’s hope for the Lincoln Park Project is to revitalize the neighborhood park and bring back joy and the presence of relationships in the space.
We’re so blessed to have individuals, like Karen, willing to take action to connect the amazing resources and people that already exist in our communities.
Kids using the swings on the Children’s Playground at Lincoln Park during Neighborfest!
If you want to keep up with Karen and the Lincoln Park Project you can check out the Lincoln Park Project Facebook Page here! You’ll find upcoming events like your next chance for a community potluck or The Lincoln Park Project Cruize In, which takes place in June! Make sure you check out their page so you don’t miss it!
Karen’s highlights from this event :
the connections she made
the support from her neighbors, Javier & Kenneth
hearing positive feedback from attendees of Neighborfest
More highlights from our community builders!
Clarissa (Liberal, KS) continues to work with her team on their Cultural Event and a Sponsorship Pageant!
Emily has actions in the works for a community forum!
Les (Florence, KS) has been coordinating work on the Childcare Facility in order to get it prepped for operation!
Arionna is working on connecting with local organizations for their next event!
