NewsOctober 15, 2011

The Neighborhood Connections Block Party was held Saturday, October 15, 2011 at May Green Park across from Christ Episcopal Church in Cape Girardeau.

LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Christian Estraca, left, and Charity Harris take a pony ride from Catherine Neal of Rolling Hills Farm Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Christian Estraca, left, and Charity Harris take a pony ride from Catherine Neal of Rolling Hills Farm Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
From left, Simeon Zatere, Terri Cross, Peter Zatere and Victoria Andersen relax on the sidewalk with some snacks Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com From left, Simeon Zatere, Terri Cross, Peter Zatere and Victoria Andersen relax on the sidewalk with some snacks Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Jan'ya Brand goes on a pony ride Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Jan'ya Brand goes on a pony ride Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Children play a round of Wii bowling next to DARE officer Luther Bonds Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Children play a round of Wii bowling next to DARE officer Luther Bonds Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
The Southeast missouri Food Bank hands out lunches and groceries during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park  across from Christ Episcopal Church Saturday, October 15, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com The Southeast missouri Food Bank hands out lunches and groceries during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park across from Christ Episcopal Church Saturday, October 15, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Hundreds came out for the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park  across from Christ Episcopal Church Saturday, October 15, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Hundreds came out for the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park across from Christ Episcopal Church Saturday, October 15, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Southeast Missourian Jr. mascot Tracker hands out some high-fives Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Southeast Missourian Jr. mascot Tracker hands out some high-fives Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Mya Finerson and Ryder Estes play on the back of a Cape Girardeau Fire Department truck Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Mya Finerson and Ryder Estes play on the back of a Cape Girardeau Fire Department truck Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Lucy Shamblin,3, tries to catch a bubble from her stroller Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Lucy Shamblin,3, tries to catch a bubble from her stroller Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Sharon Berry shows her Cardinal spirit on her cheek Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Sharon Berry shows her Cardinal spirit on her cheek Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Hundreds came out for the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park  across from Christ Episcopal Church Saturday, October 15, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Hundreds came out for the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park across from Christ Episcopal Church Saturday, October 15, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Rev. Bob Towner of Christ Episcopal Church inspects face paintings Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Rev. Bob Towner of Christ Episcopal Church inspects face paintings Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Sara Holmes of Charleston, Mo. holds her son Preston Ritchey as she takes a turn at face painting from Hannah Shovan Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Sara Holmes of Charleston, Mo. holds her son Preston Ritchey as she takes a turn at face painting from Hannah Shovan Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Lucy Shamblin, left, and Logan-Kate Lamont try to catch bubbles from Ellen Dillon, "a community member who sometimes acts like a clown" Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Lucy Shamblin, left, and Logan-Kate Lamont try to catch bubbles from Ellen Dillon, "a community member who sometimes acts like a clown" Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Amy Gosnell holds onto 11-month-old Trey Gosnell as he saddles up for a pony ride Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Amy Gosnell holds onto 11-month-old Trey Gosnell as he saddles up for a pony ride Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Hannah Shovan paints Jada Anthony's cheek Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Hannah Shovan paints Jada Anthony's cheek Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Hundreds came out for the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park  across from Christ Episcopal Church Saturday, October 15, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Hundreds came out for the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park across from Christ Episcopal Church Saturday, October 15, 2011 in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Joey Parent performs for the crowd Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Joey Parent performs for the crowd Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Heavenly Jones, 2, munches on some potato chips as Darius Newbern, 4, busts a move Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Heavenly Jones, 2, munches on some potato chips as Darius Newbern, 4, busts a move Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com
Darryl McIntosh gets a cross painted on his cheek Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
LAURA SIMON ~ lsimon@semissourian.com Darryl McIntosh gets a cross painted on his cheek Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the Neighborhood Connection Block Party at May Green Park in Cape Girardeau.
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