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" Whether this is the first get-together for your neighborhood or you&amp;#039;re seasoned party-meisters, advance planning is a must. CHECKLIST:  \u2022 Pick a date \u2014 and a rain date. Some groups forge ahead in a drizzle; for a downpour, you&amp;#039;ll want to reschedule. \u2022 Set your radius. It may be just your cul-de-sac, five short streets, or all 90 houses in your development. One rule of etiquette you must follow: Invite every household in your determined area \u2014 absolutely no exceptions. \u2022 Divide the workload. Generally, a few neighbors supply grills, and others bring tables and chairs. Assign food detail: burgers, franks, appetizers, salads, desserts. Collect money for drinks, condiments, paper goods, ice, and rented equipment. \u2022 Apply for a permit. As soon as you&amp;#039;ve set the date, call your local police or municipal services department \u2014 your request may have to be in several weeks beforehand. Also ask about roadblocks. Your local police may deliver them the day before your event. \u2022 Find out about fees. Some towns charge nothing; others have a set cost and require a deposit on top of that. Don&amp;#039;t be surprised if your group has to take out a special-event insurance policy to cover personal injury.  \u2022 Check on agreements. Before you can get a permit, you may need a written okay from every household on the block. With our delicious (and simple) recipes, you can be the star chef of the neighborhood. Block Party Recipes: Antipasto Salad Barley, Nectarine and Cherry Salad Blueberry Crumb Bars Creamy Cucumber-Dill Salad Creamy Potato Salad Fruit Bowl with Mint and Lime Grilled Chicken and Steak Fajitas Minted Corn and Rice Salad Peach Hand Pies Potato Salad Vinaigrette Six-Bean Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette Slaw with Poppy Seed Dressing "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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