Typically at this time of year, we think of a year in review. It makes me smile to remember the community that we are building here in Kops Park through these family-friendly events.

~ Easter Egg Hunt

~ Auer Garden clean-up events

~ Kops Park Rummage Sale

~ Kops Park Patriotic Parade 

~ Free Hot Dog Giveaways 

~ National Night Out

~ Doggie Dip at Kops Park

~ Beautiful Savior Block Party

~ First Friday Parents' Night Out

~ Kops Park Trick-or-Treat Night

~ Christmas Caroling & Food Pantry Pick-up 

~ Staying connected through the Kops Park Neighborhood Association Block Watch

So many fond memories float from one event to the next! It's hard to tell where neighborhood begins and our friendly church leaves off. On more than one occasion, neighbors have phoned our office, looking out for their own neighbors. Likewise, as we go through the blocks putting flyers on your door or preparing for other activities, our church members look out for you. That's a great feeling!

At this time of year we also find ourselves thinking of things we'd like to spend more time doing: taking more time for the kids and family; slowing the daily rat race down a bit; maybe even checking out that welcoming church down the street. We welcome your suggestions. If there's something you'd like to see us offer, just let us know  by completing the visitor survey on this website, by messaging us on Facebook or by calling us at 871-6744.

Most of the smilers at our neighborhood events this year walked away feeling renewed. The excitement came in most part from YOUR enthusiasm. For this, we thank you! We invite you to renew and be refreshed in the coming year by joining in on any of the community events, or simply by seeing what we're all about. As you can see from this year's fun, we're a pretty descent group of friends, just as you, our neighbors are down-to-earth. We thank God and we thank you for a terrific 2011. We look forward with joy for all that 2012 can bring to renew our spirits, Lord-willing!