The preceding list of community building activities only hints at the possibilities for community building at the local level. Other possibilities are limited only by your imagination. They might include joining or creating:
a garden club that exchanges cuttings and advice;
a local traffic committee to promote traffic calming;
a parks committee;
a car co-operative that allows people who do not own cars to access one inexpensively; (An example is BC's Cooperative Auto Network)
a community cafe, or local hangout;
a local barter, LETS or currency system; (Here is an example of a currency created for Saltspring Island, BC)
a neighbourhood brewing circle to batch brew beer;
a local baseball, volleyball, road hockey, boccie ball team;
a seniors' club that arranges excursions;
a local historical society that unearths local history and tries to
preserve local buildings;
a supper club that eats its way around a circuit of local restaurants;
a kids' sports group;
a local jogging, exercise, or tai-chi club;
a local food co-op that provides inexpensive food in exchange for a
small contribution of time;
a volunteer group providing after-hour services to those in need;
a local theatre group;
a local singing group;
a neighbourhood design panel that comments on new development;
a local earthquake preparedness group;
a local welcoming committee for new residents.
Community Building Activities / Part 2-18
The Citizen's Handbook / Charles Dobson / www.vcn.bc.ca/citizens-handbook
