This party happens only once every 30 years!
A brand new progressive party is coming to South Park: The NATO Nations Party! On Saturday, May 17, in honor of the upcoming NATO Spring Session being held in downtown Dayton, five South Park homes will feature appetizers and drinks from different NATO countries (there are 32 to choose from).
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has never held a Spring Session of the Assembly in the U.S. It’s happening this year (May 22-26, 2025) to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.
That deserves a party! South Parkers will be able to eat and drink their way around the world without leaving our neighborhood! Children are welcome and will receive a mini passport to be stamped at each house/“country”. Come to the HSPI meeting for all the details!
We’ll be looking for volunteers, of course, so stay tuned. And please keep in mind, this is a neighbors-only party.
That’s just one of many South Park activities! Here’s our Calendar of Events for 2025.
| MONTH | DAY | PROPOSED ACTIVITY | VOLUNTEER IN CHARGE |
| January | Remove parks Christmas Decorations | Nick V. | |
| February | 1 | Soup & Chili Cookoff | Joyce & Trish |
| February | 15 | 4th Annual Euchre Tournament | Jen & Eddie |
| March | Seasonal parks projects begin | Nick V. | |
| April | Perennial Exchange | Betsy | |
| April | 19 | Easter Egg Hunt | |
| April | 26 | Earth Day neighborhood cleanup | Mark M. |
| May | TBD | NATO-themed party | Riley |
| June | TBD | Porch, Patio & Deck Party | |
| July | TBD | Porch, Patio & Deck Party | |
| August | TBD | Block Party | Sarah D. |
| August | 15-17 | Shakespeare in South Park | Galen & Phyllis |
| October | 4 | Murder Mystery Home Tour | Sarah D. & Jeanine |
| October | 31 | Halloween Weenie Roast | |
| November | Install Christmas decorations in parks | Nick V. | |
| December | TBD | Christmas Cookie & Santa Event | |
| December | TBD | Holiday Cocktails Party |