Yes, that’s right, the 40th annual Brookside Block Party took place on Sunday in the 800 block of Muirfield Road. And it featured just what you would expect from a longstanding neighborhood block party — pony rides, a petting zoo, a moon bounce, a DJ, pie and watermelon eating contests, and a doggie talent show of sorts — enjoyed by new and old neighbors alike. The block party was organized by a handful of members of the Brookside Homeowners Association, led by Danny Gibson who serves as Co-President, along with Emily Levin, Board members Dana Petersen, Loren Dunsworth and resident Samantha Karim
Below are some photos from the day. Thanks to Brookside resident Charlie Hess for his fabulous photos, our pale in comparison!
A Brooksider enjoying the festivities. (photo by Charlie Hess)
Residents enjoy curbside barbecue.
Delilah Rudnick age 11, won the pie eating contest; it’s her fourth time winning! (photo by Charlie Hess)
The Pie Eating Contest
Lily Forn, who will turn 10 in July, won the watermelon eating contest. (photo by Charlie Hess)
One watermelon eater just kept going long after the contest was over!
A scrum of photographers capture the the watermelon eaters
Pete Sepenuk, a resident and voice over artist, called the contest, while Danny Gibson, Brookside HOA Co-President, kept the time.
Mona, with owner Amaan Karim, won the “Happiest Dog” prize. (photo by Charlie Hess)
Exuberant contestants eat as much watermelon as they can in 1 minute (photo by Charlie Hess)
Pete Sepenuk served as master of ceremonies for the day’s events. (photo by Charlie Hess)
Duane Earle, center, of Earle’s Restaurant, served more than 250 plates of barbecue with his crew. It’s his tenth year serving at the Brookside Block Party.
Milton Gaines, a Longwood-Highlands resident (his mother co-founded the Longwood Area Neighborhood Association) served as DJ, gratis. “I love doing it!” Gaines told the Buzz.
Keniston residents chatting.
(photo by Charlie Hess)
(photo by Charlie Hess)
Giovani Lovatelli and his dog, Jack, won the prize for “Dog Most Like Owner” (photo by Charlie Hess)
Patricia Lombard is the co-editor and publisher of the Larchmont Buzz. Patty lives with her family in Fremont Place. She has been active in neighborhood issues since moving here in 1989. Her pictorial history, "Larchmont" for Arcadia Press is available at Chevalier's Books.
