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Tell Us: What Makes a Good Bloomingdale or Riverview Neighbor?

National Good Neighbor Day is Sept. 28. Share your stories about the neighbors who make Bloomingdale and Riverview such great places to live.

A good neighbor comes in many forms.

It may be someone who keeps an eye on your kids when they’re playing outside or someone who pet sits for you when your family is on vacation. Some even go above and beyond to make your community a great place to live by picking up trash in neighborhood parks or volunteering to start youth programs at the local library.

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Celebrate the people who make your community thrive by honoring them on National Good Neighbor Day on Sept. 28.

They could be anyone from community business association presidents to fans of the arts.

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The concept of National Good Neighbor Day began in the early 1970’s when Montana resident Becky Mattson pushed to create a holiday that would recognize people who make their neighborhoods a great place to live.

The annual event became a National Holiday in 2003 when Senator Max Baucus sponsored a U. S. resolution naming Sept. 28 National Good Neighbor Day.

Are there people in your community who exemplify being a good neighbor? Today is a good time to tell them that you—and the entire neighborhood—appreciate all they do. 

Who are the great neighbors in our town? Who makes Bloomingdale and Riverview such great places to live? Honor them by sharing your story in the comments section below.


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