Block party planning applicationInterested in hosting a neighbourhood event? Please complete the application for support below and one of our Community Development Coordinators will contact you to discuss next steps.Neighbourhood event eligbility Have you received neighbourhood event support from the City of Kelowna Strong Neighbourhoods team in the last 12 months? Yes No Is the event a fundraiser? Yes No Does the event involve political or religious activity or promotion? Yes No Is this a private or closed function (i.e., birthday part, work function)? Yes No Is the event being hosted by a for-profit or business group? Yes No Contact information Name: *Address: *You must be a resident of Kelowna and living in the neighourhood of the proposed event in order to qualify. Phone: E-mail: Event details Preferred date Preferred time *2 hours maximum Alternate date Please provide an alternate date in case we are unavailable to support your preferred date. Alternate date's time *2 hours maximum Proposed location Roadway Park Front yard Back yard Venue Please provide the municipal address, name of park, venue or street name(s): How many people are you expecting? What is the proposed event? What are you planning to do? What activities do you have planned? Please be clear and concise. Please tell us how will you practice physical distancing at your event. Please be as detailed as possible. Include any other additional measures you will take to help curb the spread of COVID-19. Outline your plan to involve neighbours. How will you reach people who are new to the neighbourhood or haven't been invovled before? How will you ensure the event is inclusive of all neighbours? How will the event assist neighbours in getting to know each other? What difference do you hope your event will make in your neighbourhood?Each approved applicant will receive the following support:• Pre-Event Planning: support includes booking public spaces, inviting neighbours, neighbourhood building activities and more.• On-Site Support: City staff provide 2-hrs of on-site help the day of your event plus time for set-up and take-down.• Access to Equipment: access to equipment from the mobile event trailer. Equipment includes tables, chairs, tents, sound system and a variety of lawn games. Note: If you would only like lawn games and do not need access to the mobile event trailer equipment, you can book the Meet Your Street Kit for a $25 refundable deposit. Visit kelowna.ca/neighbourhoods and click on the Neighbourhood Events link to learn more.• Access to Resources: resources such as name tags, conversation starter cards, and contact cards are available to help connect neighbours. What type of additional event support are you looking for from the Community Development team? Please select one of more of the following: Planning process (e.g., brainstorming activities, event logistics) Booking a park Closing a road Printing invitations/posters Other: Please specify: As part of the Neighbourhood Events program, we require that applicants:• Submit the completed application form a minimum of 4 weeks before the event date.• Coordinate at least 3 neighbours from different households to help with set-up and take-down.• Complete and submit a road usage permit accompanied with a neighbourhood signature sheet for events requesting street use (if required).• Meet with the Community Development Coordinator to review and sign a Letter of Agreement upon acceptance. If you have read and agree to these requirements, please check the box below: I have read and agree with the requirements listed above. How did you hear about the Neighbourhood Events program? Word of mouth Transit advertising City website Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) Activity & Program Guide At a City facility (posters, rack cards, CCTV screens, etc.) At a City event Strong Neighbourhoods e-bulletin CAPTCHAThis question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.
