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SLO Night With Your Neighbors

Cal Poly and the City of San Luis Obispo are partnering to sponsor a collaborative city-wide celebration that seeks to build community through neighborhood engagement.  Historically, the City has been impacted by tension in neighborhoods between long and short term residents.  That tension can lead to ill-will and a climate of mistrust and stereotyping between neighbors.

The purpose of the SLO Night With Your Neighbors event is to encourage long term and student residents to meet and interact in a positive social environment. 

Goals of the Program

    1. Neighbors meet each other
    2. Build and establish positive communication between neighbors at the beginning of the new academic year
    3. Break down stereotypes
    4. Strengthen the City and Campus connection
    5. Set a positive tone for the community

    We are looking for city residents to host a neighborhood party at their home on Friday September 28th  from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.  The type of event can be of the hosts choosing (potluck – barbeque, dessert, hor de orves, pizza party, ice cream social, community service, etc).

    The SLO Night With Your Neighbors (SLOWYN) committee will provide you with a party pack including: invitations, a SLOWYN yard sign, party tips and SLOWYN gift bags for all of your neighbors who attend.  City Fire trucks, the Cal Poly Band, mascots, city and university dignitaries will also be making the rounds to visit registered celebrations.