Come one, come all to the block party

Walhalla’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee is having luck this summer with community block parties.  The next one will Friday, July 23 from 5 to 8 pm at Chicopee Field.  Some of the activities will take place at the nearby Gather 205.  Here’s the schedule of events:  from 5 to 6:30 pm food will be served; at 6 o’clock there will be a tug of war; at 6:30 a whiffle ball game; and at 7 a kickball game.  Ongoing all evening will be a dunking booth, water fun, and corn hole.  Parking is limited and walking is encouraged.  Branch Street from S. John to Keowee streets will be blocked off for the party.  The party will take place in the outfield of the refurbished field; however City Recreation Director John Galbreath says this should not be taken as a sign that the field is ready for general use.  Galbreath told the mayor and council Tuesday night that two things are holding this up:  working bathrooms and compliance with the Americans Disabilities Act.