8. Go play in the street!

Plan a street party with your entire block. Request permission fromlocal authorities to block off your street. Set out the lawn chairs, andthe picnic tables, and get the boom box out. Organize a barbecue or a pot-luckpicnic out on your own front yard. Here's a list of possible games forthe whole gang to play. Also included is a list of items for the picnicor barbecue. Cut them into strips and have each family take a slip outof a hat or let them choose from a list, checking off each item when chosen.When it gets dark, turn your porch lights on and have a street dance. Setout some citronella candles to debug the area. The kids can organize thegames, print out invitations on the computer, and deliver them. Make sureyou allow for those with disabilities to have a choice of several gamesas well. Be an equal opportunity host!

Added requests: Coolers with ice for drinks, ice in cake pans to keepcold foods,cold on tables, everyone brings their own paper plates and cupsand utinsels, etc.

Every family will use their own bathroom facilities,etc., so that childrendo not have free rein in the neighborhood. Add other requests as you seea necessity.

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