Observe Neighborhood Networks Week Special Event Days!

During Neighborhood Networks Week 2009, hundreds of local events were held in observance of a Neighborhood Networks Week Special Event Day. Established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Neighborhood Networks Week 2007, Special Event Days offer centers a great starting point for their local event by providing established event themes that also promote the Initiative's mission.

For Neighborhood Networks Week 2010, Special Event Days include:

	Do It for You Day (Tuesday, August 3). This Special Event Day focuses on how centers are helping residents achieve greater self-sufficiency. Past center-hosted Do It for You Day events have included job fairs, resume-writing workshops, and graduation ceremonies.
	Get Connected Day (Wednesday, August 4). On Get Connected Day, centers are encouraged to host events that highlight the many ways they deliver technology access and enhance residents' technological skills, as well as showcase the critical role technology plays in today's society. Get Connected Day events have included computer lab tours, Internet use workshops, and online scavenger hunts.
	Know Your Neighbors Day (Thursday, August 5). Know Your Neighbors Day focuses on building the bonds of neighbors to build stronger communities. During past Neighborhood Networks Weeks, centers have hosted block parties, potlucks, barbecues, festivals, or open houses.

The recently updated Neighborhood Networks Week Event Planning Guide includes new resources that centers can use for their Special Event Days. These resources include resume/cover letter templates and samples, mock interview questions, job search engines, Department of Labor (DOL) resources, a list of the fastest-growing occupations, educational resources for teaching technology-related workshops, instructions for using the Neighborhood Networks Web Site Creation Tool, tips for writing for the Web, an online scavenger hunt, Internet safety tips, tips for creating strong passwords, a certificate of appreciation template, potluck sign-up sheet, and a Neighborhood Networks 15th anniversary coloring page....just to name a few.

More information on Neighborhood Networks Week 2010 is available online, or you can call the Neighborhood Networks Information Center toll-free at (888) 312-2743. The hearing impaired may access the number via TTY by calling the Federal Information Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

Start planning your event today!