School has started. The leaves are beginning to change. The pool is closed for the season.
Another summer is nearly behind us, and with it ends the inaugural Great Prairie Villagian Block Party Contest. Luckily, we went out with a major bang and not a whimper thanks to the good people of 72nd Street.
Though this blogger was able to attend in person, reports from Saturday’s event suggest that on a fun scale of one to 10, the block party clocked in at 11. There was face painting:
As well as plenty of yard game shenanigans, including capture the flags, bocce ball and beanbags:
So, unfortunately, the Block Party season has come to a close. The good news: this week, we announce our contest winners…
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