Prince George, B.C.- It’s  bar-b-q time in the VLA!

Community Policing Prince George is partnering with the Community Gardens Prince George, Digital North Accounting,  Linda Davis who manages several  properties on Quince Street,  and CRC Enterprises in putting on the  two  hour event at the Community Garden on Milburn from noon until 2 p.m.

“It’s an opportunity to connect and give to that community” says Linda Parker, Community Policing Coordinator.

It’s also an opportunity to share information on programs such as Block Watch, CrimeStoppers, Victim Services, “Most importantly it’s connecting and chatting with people and  making them aware of some of the services” says Parker.

The VLA  is known to have  some challenges, but Parker says  all  neighbourhoods  could make good use of the information that will be available during this afternoon’s event “It’s critical that we communicate and connect with all communities, the VLA is no exception.  Every community needs assistance, some may just need more than others, so we are really reaching out and  just sort of  fostering that continuing community spirit which I know the VLA has a lot of.”

Parker laughs over her weather worries for the event “Initially I  was worried it was going to rain but I don’t think that  will be an issue, so I made sure we had a tent, but now I think  we will need that tent just for some shade.”

It’s a free event for local residents and Parker  is looking forward to seeing many  from that  community “It’s going to be a beautiful hot sunny day so I hope everyone comes out and enjoys themselves.”