Got Good Neighbors? Celebrate Them Today

A good neighbor comes in many forms, and today, Sept. 28, is National Good Neighbor Day, a chance to celebrate the people who make your community thrive by honoring them.

It may be someone who keeps an eye on your kids when they’re playing outside or someone who pet sits for you when your family is on vacation. Here in San Anselmo and Fairfax, it could be the dad who never fails to pick up your daughter on his way to taking his to soccer practice or the bike nut who happily takes a look at your son's bike that needs a fix.

Some even go above and beyond to make Marin a great place to live by picking up trash in neighborhood parks or volunteering with youth programs. 

The concept of National Good Neighbor Day began in the early 1970’s when Montana resident Becky Mattson pushed to create a holiday that would recognize people who make their neighborhoods a great place to live.

The annual event became a National Holiday in 2003 when U.S. Senator Max Baucus (D-Montana) sponsored a resolution naming Sept. 28 National Good Neighbor Day.

Are there people in your community who exemplify being a good neighbor? Today is a good time to tell them that you—and the entire neighborhood—appreciate all they do. 

TELL US: Who are the great neighbors in your neighborhood? Who makes San Anselmo and Fairfax a great place to live? Honor them by sharing your story in the comments section below.

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