Victor Street Neighborhood Watch Hosts Meet and Greet
On September 27, 2025, the Victor Street Neighborhood Watch hosted a neighborhood meet and greet to welcome families who had recently moved into the neighborhood. Neighbors shared a meal while getting to know each other and learning more about their neighborhood. Meet and greet events are a great way to introduce new neighbors to group […]
Beardsley Park Neighborhood Association Hosts Patricia Avery Day Celebration
On August 22, 2025, the Beardsley Park Neighborhood Association hosted a block party in celebration of Patricia Avery Day. The event was in conjunction with the honorary street naming ceremony in Mrs. Avery’s honor earlier that day. Beardsley Park Neighbors utilized neighborhood small grant funds to cover costs of the block party. In recognition of […]
Neighborhood Groups Use Small Grants for National Night Out Events
Several registered neighborhood groups hosted National Night Out celebrations throughout Champaign. The United Garden Hills Neighborhood Association held their celebration in Garden Hills Park. The super-hero themed event included food, and games. The Ridgewood South Neighborhood Association held their event in Johnston Park. Neighbors enjoyed games, food, and fellowship. Finally, the Timberline Valley South HOA […]
Ashland Park HOA Holds Neighborhood Cleanup Event
On June 21, 2025, the Ashland Park HOA held a neighborhood cleanup event to remove litter and debris from their commons area at Sharp Drive and Luria Lane. Neighborhood volunteers collected 9 bags of trash. Litter sticks, buckets and gloves were provided by Neighborhood Services in support of the group’s efforts. The group plans to […]
Timberline Valley South HOA Holds Neighborhood Clean-Up
The Timberline Valley South HOA hosted a neighborhood clean-up event on May 31, 2025. 34 neighbors participated, dropping off mattresses, box springs, and other bulk items for disposal. The event was well planned and organized. Group leaders rented a dumpster and neighbors were asked to sign up prior to the event start. The HOA partnered […]
Mittendorf Neighborhood Association Light Installation
On June 2, 2025, the Mittendorf Neighborhood Association held a small block party to celebrate the installation of solar powered yard lights. The lights were purchased using neighborhood small grant funds. Group leaders spoke with Public Works Engineering staff to discuss placement of the lights in the parkway to help deter vehicle break-ins. Neighborhood volunteers […]
Neighborhood Services Department – Neighborhood Engagement Continues
On Friday, August 9, 2024, Neighborhood Services supported the End of Summer Celebration hosted by Y on the Fly. Families enjoyed games, a bounce house, and food. The Neighborhood Ambassadors assisted with set up and tear down, as well as distributing food during the event. Attendees received school supplies as kids prepare to return to […]
Ashland Park HOA Hosts Neighborhood Resource Fair
On Saturday, September 30,2023, the Ashland Park HOA hosted a neighborhood resource fair. Hundreds of neighbors gathered in Toalson Park to learn more about local programs and services, and to enjoy music, games and food. Staff from Neighborhood Services, Police, and Fire were in attendance, serving food, playing games with the kids, and making cotton […]
Neighborhood Services Hosts Game Night in Turnberry Ridge Park
On Thursday, June 15, 2023, the Neighborhood Services Department hosted a game night in Turnberry Ridge park. Game nights are designed to bring neighbors together to enjoy an evening of fun in their own neighborhood parks. Staff simply show up, set up, and provide games, music, a bounce house and frozen treats for whatever neighbors […]
Trails at Brittany Ice Cream Social
On Saturday, June 10, 2023, the Trails at Brittany HOA hosted an ice cream social for their neighbors. Nearly 75 neighborhood residents came out to enjoy frozen treats and games. Staff from Police and Fire were on hand to interact with neighbors and offer an up-close look at a fire truck and squad car. Trails […]