Pop-Up Community Block Party
Start: Friday, September 03, 2021• 7:30 PM
End: Friday, September 03, 2021•10:15 PM
CENTER FOR COMMON GROUND PRESENTS:
THE COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY IN GAINSBORO
Discussions about "Pledge to Vote", Community Safety, and other interest
ROANOKE, Va. - (September 3rd, 2021) - The Roanoke Center for Common Ground, a non-partisan voting rights organization led by people of color will be hosting a community block party in front of the Gainsboro Library at the Lawson Building located at: 408 Gainsboro Road NW Roanoke VA 24016.
September 3rd, 2021 will be a day of unity, discussion, and educational resources provided to the community. We will be the activities at 7:30pm. We have the following scheduled activities:
7:30 p.m - Events begin (Community Discussion - Are you registered to vote?)
8:15 p.m - Movie Night (Summer of Soul)
10:15 p.m - Block party / Community Clean-up
Attendees keep in mind the following:
- bring lawn chairs, blankets
- Roanoke Democracy Center will provide popcorn, bottled water, granola bars, and other light snacks for donations
- We will have a restroom on location (Keep Covid-19 protocols in mind, the restroom is indoors and mask will be required for entry)
- We will have mask on site if needed
We will follow all Covid-19 safety precautions. We look forward to everyone coming out for an evening of enjoyment and community development. Contact Bernadette BJ Lark for any additional information at her email, bejustliving@gmail.com.
Everyone's voice in our city deserves to be heard.