CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF AUBURN
AUBURN —
Save the date for the city of Auburn 2022 Neighborhood Conference — an event geared toward neighborhood groups and all residents interested in the quality of life in Auburn’s neighborhoods.
The Neighborhood Conference is a free event that will take place on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Harris Center and Frank Brown Recreation Center. It will include work sessions and a keynote speech along with opportunities to meet fellow neighbors who work to make Auburn safer, friendlier and lovelier every day.
The conference will begin with a presentation from City Manager Megan McGowen Crouch who will speak on Auburn’s council-manager form of government, its history and how the city relies on an engaged community.
Each participant will have the opportunity to attend three work sessions during the conference. Preregistration is required to attend, and attendees will select their work sessions during the signup process. Registration will open on Monday, July 18, and close Friday, July 29. Space is limited, and preregistration is required.
The work sessions will provide valuable information about city services and resources for neighborhoods. They will tackle topics like neighborhood safety and neighborhood engagement as well as information and tips from different city departments on things like water quality, recycling and general maintenance issues. For the full work session list, visit auburnalabama.org/neighborhood-conference.
“After last year’s event being canceled due to the pandemic, we are excited to give it another go,” siad Allison Blankenship, neighborhood specialist and event coordinator. “We designed sessions to provide helpful information to neighborhoods and see how we can work together to care for our city. We hope people feel more connected to city staff and their neighbors through this event.”
A keynote speech will conclude the Neighborhood Conference. Through storytelling and practical tips, city of Auburn Human Resources Director Kristen Reeder and Our House Director Rene Waldrop will speak on the value of being a good neighbor and how everyone has the ability to make a difference in their community. Find more information about the keynote speakers on the conference website.
“We hope people leave the conference having learned something new, and we hope they leave empowered and inspired, knowing the influence they have on their community,” Blankenship said.
Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided at the conference. To learn more, visit auburnalabama.org/neighborhood-conference.