Submitted by cgrave0480 t3_11k85la in jerseycity
What are some ways to be more involved with the community? Moved here back in august, and foresee myself being in JC for quite some time
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Jctexan t1_jb6fmwf wrote
What neighborhood are you in?
flapjack212 t1_jb6oblf wrote
this is such a great question and i feel like something that i've loved about JC that i didn't get when i lived in NYC
there are local neighborhood associations, animal rescues, park groups, gardening groups, volunteering organizations, reddit community meetups, and a lot of the highrises themselves have building facebook pages etc
Own_Pop_9711 t1_jb6rwwm wrote
Post on reddit about how our politicians run people over and then 911 won't respond to your call afterwards. As far as I can tell this is 85% of jersey city's culture.
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totallynotnotnotreal t1_jb6y9n5 wrote
Thanks for this. Can you recommend some organizations you're aware of or have participated in? The categories you listed out sound interesting.
blizzWorldwide t1_jb72tkd wrote
Yeah great question. Moved here in September. Settling in to the Heights, and excited to get out and meet more people as the weather takes a warmer turn. I’ll be on the lookout for softball leagues, but interested in other activities too
cgrave0480 OP t1_jb73hkk wrote
Van Vorst park, but wouldnt mind traveling outside the neighborhood as i feel like for the most part everything is easily accessible
jersey-city-park t1_jb78vvz wrote
What community
Perps_MacAbean t1_jb7ig0h wrote
Start by going to the Van Vorst Park Association meetings held every month at the Barrow Mansion. You will meet people there that are involved in everything
flapjack212 t1_jb7mla4 wrote
vocabularylessons t1_jb7oj7f wrote
There is a Discord server that has neighborhood 'channels', the Heights channel is pretty active. People coordinate planned meetups and also 'short notice' walks, activities, lunches, etc. The larger server also has a book club, a brewing club, a walking/hiking and climbing group, etc etc. Sports are less active but I've seen general interest in pickup basketball, tennis, etc. so someone just has to make it happen.
Permalink invite: https://discord.gg/uESAxjEeHh
I guess it's kind of annoying to have to join yet another social platform but once you accept the basic rules and understand how to navigate the platform, it becomes fairly easy to coordinate and join activities.
firef1y t1_jb7or3k wrote
Hi! I’d love to get a few suggestions for groups especially creative groups like those who are into books, writing, art, not sure if you’re familiar with those groups. Thanks!
cgrave0480 OP t1_jb7quim wrote
Van vorst park!
HiveAthleticChris t1_jb7tzqn wrote
Welcome to the neighborhood!
We run softball, kickball and volleyball leagues in town (and Hoboken). Would love to have you join us. Great way to meet people when you’re new to town or just want to be more social. Spring Registration is going on now with league’s starting in a couple of weeks.
With all of our leagues you can sign up as an individual, with a group of friends or with a full team.
Let me know if you have any questions
flapjack212 t1_jb7ufba wrote
nope sorry don't know of anything like that, you can check library?
SpicyMargarita143 t1_jb7xbaj wrote
How do you identity? There’s a lot of families here, and groups associated with mamas, dads, families, etc. There’s also a few Women’s groups as well.
MediumRareBacon_ t1_jb81d6h wrote
blizzWorldwide t1_jb823g3 wrote
Wow, thanks! This is perfect. Gonna take a look and likely some up for one that fits my schedule.
blizzWorldwide t1_jb82ky2 wrote
Recently joined Discord so I’m vaguely familiar. This is great and will join! Thanks
realkandyman t1_jb8aayz wrote
Put a dickbutt drawing in Amy DeGise’s parking lot post in jersey city city hall
effyshead t1_jb8aivt wrote
There’s a writers group: Check out Jersey City Writers on Meetup https://meetu.ps/c/bHdZ/1XVJs/a
KotaTheAnxious t1_jb8ioh5 wrote
A book club would be awesome!
semimillennial t1_jb8pwlf wrote
“Apart” or “a part”? I want to be the first one.
BeMadTV t1_jb9mqul wrote
As the most diverse city in the country, there are plenty of small communities that don't interact much with the other communities.
ribasad t1_jb9rxbg wrote
“A part” = to be participating, or a member of.
“Apart” = separated/distanced/away from.
^Hoping the above is useful; my assumption is that you mean “a part”.
Join a gym, go to bars on sports days (Giants, Jets, etc). Theres meetups for various interests, as well
texasflyboy525 t1_jba2h79 wrote
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kczar18 t1_jbadzdn wrote
Become a regular at a few places and people will start to recognize you. Ask people their names when you meet them and try to remember them.
firef1y t1_jbas1yb wrote
This is great, thank you so much!
Jctexan t1_jbausa6 wrote
If you’re part of Ward F, they also need a ton of volunteers for all kinds of things!
https://www.everythingwardf.com/volunteer-zone
They need everything, so you’ll probably find something interesting to sign up for. Very laid back initiative.
frowavay1 t1_jb6e9ew wrote
Welcome! What are your interests? It’s a big city with a lot of diversity.