(COLORADO SPRINGS) — As part of Colorado Springs' 1,000 Neighborhood Gatherings initiative, the city is promoting several public events in the campaign's final week. More than 800 gatherings have been registered since the campaign began, covering all 77 neighborhoods. The campaign, which began in May and ends on Sept. 28, National Good Neighbor Day, aims to combat social isolation and loneliness. Community members are invited to attend public events or host their own neighborhood gatherings. DETAILS: Final public events for 1,000 Neighborhood Gatherings initiative Sept. 26  University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) Homecoming Tailgate and 1,000 Neighborhood Gathering Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Location: UCCS, 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy., Parking Lot 580  Description: UCCS is hosting its 2024 Homecoming Tailgate and 1,000 Neighborhood Gathering, a free event with food and live entertainment for students, alumni, and neighbors. The tailgate precedes the men’s soccer game at Mountain Lion Stadium from 7 to 8:30 p.m., followed by the UCCS Bonfire at 9 p.m. in Parking Lot 580. Find more information here.  Sept. 28  Middle Shooks Run Neighborhood Association Fall Creek Clean Up Time: 10 a.m. - noon Location: Northwest corner of Willamette Street and Franklin Street  Description: The Middle Shooks Run Neighborhood Association is hosting its annual creek cleanup, providing equipment, and instructions, and coordinating trash pickup for the Shooks Run area. Southeast Neighborhood Walking Parade and Art Club: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Deerfield Hills Community Center, 4290 Deerfield Hills Rd.  Description: COS Walkability is hosting the Southeast Neighborhood Walking Parade at Deerfield Park from 10 a.m. to noon, featuring a decoration contest, food trucks, music by DJ Macadoe, vendors, and Hispanic Heritage Month activities. At 11 a.m., the Deerfield Hills Community Center will hold an art club event with a free art experience from the Colorado College Mobile Arts and a Hispanic dance lesson. Thrive Network Southeast Block Party Time: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Location: Mission Trace Center, 3031 S. Academy Blvd  Description: Thrive Network is hosting the Southeast Block Party at the Mission Trace Center, featuring music, vendors, and lowriders. Piledriver Way Oktoberfest Time: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Location: 12161 Piledriver Way  Description: The Piledriver Way cul-de-sac in the Flying Horse neighborhood is hosting its fifth annual Oktoberfest, featuring a German food truck, beer, kids' games, and a bounce house.