July 2010 – Page 3

Rochesterfest Parade 2010

July 1, 2010

Although the parade was cancelled at the last second, the weeks of planning that RNeighbors put into preparing for the Rochesterfest parade was still a community building effort. A nasty storm prevented us (and the many other parade entries) from showing off our smiling faces and brightly designed float, we did have a chance to bring together lots of enthusiastic devotees. How did it all get done? Kids from the Summer of Service program painted boxes designed as houses to be displayed…

Historic Southwest Mural Painting 2010

July 1, 2010

After days of rain, RNeighbors and volunteers from the Historic Southwest neighborhood could not have been happier to see the sun shining on the morning of June 16. With all of our ducks (and paintbrushes) in a row and weather finally permitting, the re-painting of the Historical Southwest Funky Flower mural at 7th Street SW and 7th Avenue SW was a colorful success. Participation was excellent with over 75 neighbors and other assorted community members joining in on the fun. Little bare feet…