Thanks, Helen! I suggest late July so we can avoid most holiday travel. How about the weekend of July 27–28?

That works for me! For location, the Riverside Park pavilion would be perfect. It has grills, picnic tables, and a playground for kids.

Great suggestion, Carol! I’ll check availability for July 27 at Riverside Park.

What’s the budget for this year? Last year we spent about $1,500, right? We should confirm if we want to keep it the same or increase for more food and decorations.

Yes, Mike—last year was $1,500. We could allocate up to $2,000 this year if needed. Also, I can reach out to local grocery stores for food donations and see if a brewery will sponsor beverages.

Love the idea of sponsors! I can help with that. Also, should we have games or a raffle to make it more fun?

Yes! Maybe cornhole, giant Jenga, and a small raffle for donated gift cards. Lily, could you lead on the raffle?

Absolutely—I’ll start reaching out to local businesses for raffle prizes.

Do we want a live music option again this year? It was a big hit last time!

Good call. I’ll contact the same acoustic duo we used before—they were affordable and popular.

One last thing—should we sell tickets this year or keep it free?

Let’s keep it free, but suggest donations at the event. We can set up a QR code for easy giving.

Thanks, everyone.  Here are the tentative details:

Date: July 27
Location: Riverside Park
Budget target: $2,000 (with sponsorship help)
Activities include games, raffle, and live music.