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Spring is a great time to get out and enjoy your community. Try these ideas to get the whole family involved.

Monday 1 Volunteer to help in your neighborhood spring clean-ups.

Tuesday 2 Children learn a sense of community from participating in projects like neighborhood yard sales and cooperative gardens.

Wednesday 3 Lend a hand to projects that make your community “kid-friendly”– bike lanes, new play equipment or supervised recreation programs.

Thursday 4 Let kids help make plans for the weekend.

Friday 5 Cinco de Mayo Celebrate with a family dinner that includes everyone's favorite Mexican dish.

Saturday 6 Join Hands Day This national event brings young people and adults together to make their neighborhoods better. For info, visit www.joinhandsday.org.

Sunday 7 Visit the park today and push your little ones on the swing or follow a walking trail.

Monday 8 Help your child make a map of your neighborhood. Mark your house and other landmarks.

Tuesday 9 National Teacher Day Help your child make a card that expresses appreciation for his or her teacher.

Wednesday 10 May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month Encourage everyone in your family to have an exercise routine.

Thursday 11 Check your local aquarium or planetarium to find out what interesting children's programs are going on this weekend.

Friday 12 Community and church yard sales are great places to find inexpensive toys and games.

Saturday 13 Teach responsibility by sharing household chores with your children.

Sunday 14 Mother's Day A good day for Mom to relax and enjoy what she would like to do most.

Monday 15 Make time for family fun. All you need is commitment and a playful spirit.

Tuesday 16 Planning a family project? Include tasks for everyone, so even the little ones can help.

Wednesday 17 Attend your local high school sporting events. They're fun to watch and usually free.

Thursday 18 Encourage children to keep your neighborhood tidy by putting trash in its place.

Friday 19 Brighten your world! Let the children help plant window boxes or porch planters with colorful flowers like zinnias or marigolds.

Saturday 20 Cleaning out the garage or attic? You'll make some child very happy this summer by donating outgrown bikes, toys or sports equipment.

Sunday 21 Take a family "field trip" to explore somewhere new in your community– a farmer's market, hiking trail or historic site.

Monday 22 Your carpentry or landscaping skills– even your talent with a paint brush– are welcomed by organizations that build and renovate homes for lowincome families.

Tuesday 23 Ask your children to make a list of fun new things they'd like to try this summer.

Wednesday 24 Spring cleaning? Good-quality household items you no longer want can help a family in need. Check with local churches or charities about donating them.

Thursday 25 Get involved with your community planning group to make local streets, parks and playgrounds safe and welcoming places for children of all ages.

Friday 26 Get together with another family in your neighborhood to catch up on news and share a barbecue or potluck supper.

Saturday 27 This weekend, take time out just to spend quality time with your kids.

Sunday 28 Plant a tree as a family project! You'll beautify your neighborhood and help create cleaner air.

Monday 29 Memorial Day Celebrate the holiday–enjoy a local parade and a picnic with your family.

Tuesday 30 Swim Season is here! Be sure to review Water Safety rules at www.njredcross.org.

Wednesday 31 This spring, join with your neighbors to plan a block party, community garden or a neighborhood watch.

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