Adopt-A-Block’s block party draws a crowd

14 years ago

Contributed photo/Sarah Berthiaume
NE-CLR-AAB icecream-dc-pt-33ADOPT-A-BLOCK – Pictured above, from left, Alexander, Zaiden and Breanna Connors enjoy a free ice cream cone during the Aug. 13 block party organized by Adopt-A-Block of Aroostook, a church-based group which aims to connect and meet needs in the community.

NE-AAB bubble-dc-pt-33BUBBLES — Kids practice making the perfect bubble with help from a volunteer at the Adopt-A-Block party. In addition to plenty of food and games, the event also gave away backpacks full of school supplies to 130 kids. More than 70 kids are still on a waiting list to receive a backpack. Anyone who wants to help can call 532-2783.