An Afternoon on Baxter Boulevard…Without the Traffic!
Back Cove Block Party- everyone is invited!
Next Sunday, August 8, from 12-3pm the 2010 Back Cove Block Party takes place right on Baxter Boulevard and Back Cove. Baxter Boulevard will be closed to auto traffic from Vannah Avenue to Payson Park.
Hosted by the City of Portland and the Back Cove Neighborhood Association, the Back Cove Block Party is an opportunity for people to enjoy three hours of car-free quiet and:
- Walk or jog
- Bike or rollerblade
- Picnic or meet neighbors
- Loaf and linger
The BCNA, set up near the Vannah Avenue intersection, is providing provide free refreshments, but everyone is invited to bring a picnic lunch or dessert to share. Some are calling it “the city’s biggest potluck.”
To help out, or for more information, contact John Spritz, 773-0872,
jspritz@maine.rr.com. Tell your friends and neighbors: they’re shutting down
the Boulevard for you to enjoy!