10th Annual Block Party!
Posted August 2 – We just had our 10th Annual Arnett Block Party yesterday, and it was a great success! The weather was perfect, volunteers and participants arrived early to set up, the street was closed off, and the neighborhood moved in! We had Happy the Clown, free hot dogs with chips and all the fixings, drinks, story time, Airplay Juggler Jeff Peden, free books, free raffle prizes, horse rides in the street, The Magic Guy, free sunglasses from Embracing Options, health booth, tours of a Rural Metro Ambulance, a Fire Safety mock burning house, RPD canine corps, free bike repairs,...
Read MoreLions of Judah
Posted August 2 – One of the many big hits at our 10th Annual Arnett Block Party yesterday was a talented youth group from our neighborhood called “Encouragement Lions of Judah.” As described on their Facebook page, the group is “seeking to revitalize our community with the Love of God. [By] allowing our children to explore their gifts from God through encouragement, uplifting materials, TV programs we are instilling the community with spiritual/physical attributes of Gods Grace.” As you will see in the video below, they really dazzled us with their rhythm,...
Read MoreBlock Party 2015
It’s that time of year again! Please join us at our Tenth Annual ARNETT BLOCK PARTY! on Saturday, August 1, Noon to 4 pm Location: Arnett Boulevard from Warwick to Rugby (street closed) Here’s the Schedule! 12:00 – 12:30 Booths, Raffle 12:30 – 1:00 Story Time with Mr. Bruce 1:00 – 1:30 “Airplay” Jugglers 1:30 – 2:00 Zoo Mobile 2:00 – 2:30 Jump Rope and Hula Hoop Contest 2:30 – 3:00 Magic Show 3:00 – 3:30 Entourage Lions of Judah 3:30 – 4:00 New Progressive Gospel Choir Afternoon: 1:00 – 3:00 Horse Rides 2:00 –...
Read MoreSquare Fair 50th!
Posted June 2 – The 19th Ward’s vibrant community enjoys getting together for diverse events and activities. Please consider joining us for these upcoming events! Friday, June 5, starting at 5:30 PM – 19th Ward Gathering/50th Anniversary Reunion – Bring yourself and your neighbors, invite your out of town 19th Ward friends for a family friendly picnic in Genesee Valley Park. All 19th Warders and Supporters, past, present, and future are invited for a picnic that features food catered by Unkl Moe’s BBQ and Catering, music, games, photos, memories and fun! Advance tickets are necessary,...
Read MoreArnett Library Wins Award
Public Library of the Year: Arnett Branch, Rochester Public Library Nominations are in and the winners of this year’s RRLC* Library of the Year contest have just been announced! Library advocates will be proud to learn that a record 1,448 people told the RRLC how much they love their library! These weren’t just one liners either. Instead people wrote short paragraphs (limited to 300 words) about what their library meant to them. The statistics are impressive: 36 public libraries participated, with 1,007 nominations. This year’s judges were Todd Butler, CEO of the Ad Council of...
Read MoreBike Clinic May 9
Bike need repair? Come to a Free Bike Clinic Get help repairing your bike 350 Arnett Blvd parking lot May 9th, 1-4 pm No Bike?? 15 free rehabbed bikes and helmets raffled off to kids without bikes Cosponsored by the Arnett Block Association & R Community...
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