Mayor Mapp's Community BBQ marks 10th anniversary Saturday

Guests take advantage of the shade to schmooze.

The annual community BBQ hosted by Mayor Adrian O. Mapp and his wife Amelia will mark it's tenth anniversary this Saturday.

The mayor's BBQ will top a day of cookouts and other events throughout the Queen City.

The Mayor's BBQ gets under way at the Mapps home (535 West 8th Street -- address has been corrected -- DD) at 4:00 PM and lasts until Midnight --or whenever the guests finally leave.

A portion of the nonperishable food and personal
hygiene items donated by guests.

 

While the BBQ is an offering to the community, attendees have always brought donations of nonperishable foods and canned goods. In recent years, at Council President Rebecca Williams' suggestion, donations of personal hygiene articles are also sought. Williams has noted that church groups and others aiding homeless folks have said that sanitary napkins and tampons are among the most requested items by their clients.

Their will be tents in the back yard to shade the guests, as folks gather to catch up on news and meet new residents of the city. Live music begins as darkness falls and folks turn the driveway near the garage into an impromptu dance floor.

And of course not to be missed is the Mayor's own special recipe Rum Punch.

Mayor Mapp and Amelia invite all to bring family, friends and neighbors and have a good time!

There are also three other events throughout the day --

10 AM - 2 PM: Second Street Youth Center Community Day

Many activities for children and families, including games, rides, face painting, entertainments, health screenings and presentations by elected officials. Music by Calvary Baptist Church Choir. Book bags filled with supplies will be handed out as long as they last.

The event is on the SSYC Playground, 935 South Second Street.

11 AM - 3 PM: Neighborhood Health Center Festival

The NHC concludes its observance of National Health Center Week with an event at its NHC-Cardinal Center at Plainfield High School.

The event features health and dental screenings, Nutrition information, Educational demonstrations, Moonwalk, games, refreshments and door prizes.

Use the Stelle Avenue parking lot at Plainfield High School, just off Park Avenue.

Noon - 8 PM: BKS1 and The Brothers BBQ Community Appreciation Day

The 4th Annual Community Appreciation Day will be held at Milt Campbell Field.

A great day of music, all types of food, live entertainment and DJs. Games for the kids and family fun for all. Free hot dogs and hamburgers to 3 PM or when supplies run out.

Milt Campbell Field is located on East 3rd Street near Terrill Road.

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