Euclid – Hands out questionnaire with 2-3 suggested dates when get signatures on permit; Highest vote wins

Residents sometimes bring guitars

Berkshire – DJ (usually paid) always hired (covered by fee); Many games (with prizes) and activities (eg face painting) for kids

If run a surplus, money used to reduce cost next year

Warwick – Sometimes hold meeting with kids as to what games, races, activities they prefer. [They seem to enjoy them best when it rains.]

Lenox – Runs extension thru window to sound system for music

Kensington – each block given something specific to bring for everyone – main dish, salad, dessert, rolls

Fee covers cost for spin art and moonwalk – some kids games organized –

Chicken bought for everyone seems to work well; Some concern expressed over the cost

Every group sets up 2-4 portable charcoal and/or propane stoves in central place

In some groups, kids ad lib own entertainment

Some groups arrange for a fire truck to visit which kids love