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Board member proposes '56 Steps' neighborhood engagement idea to mark U.S. 250th
Summary
A board member proposed a free, neighbor-to-neighbor event called '56 Steps' on July 5 to encourage community connections (bingo-card activity and treats); staff will test interest at West Fest and include senior programming.
A board member proposed a community-engagement concept called “56 Steps” to coincide with the United States’ 250th anniversary. The proposer said the idea honors the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence and would take place on July 5, the day after Independence Day, to encourage neighbors to visit one another and exchange small treats and conversation prompts.
The proposal as presented would be free and voluntary, include a bingo-style card to encourage a short set of neighbor interactions (questions about pets, favorite vacations or holidays), and invite participation by seniors at the rec center. The proponent said the event could be promoted at West Fest to gauge interest and, if supported, could become an annual activity timed to fifth-weekend years.
The advisory board discussed the idea briefly and offered general support to explore outreach and promotion; no formal adoption or budget allocation was made during the meeting.
