All are welcome to the Luzerne/Glenridge Labor Day Block Party!
We will have a superstar lineup of live music from talented neighborhood musicians; a moon bounce; snow cones; and potluck food & drink. And it looks like Mother Nature is on our side: high 70s and sunny! 🤞🏻
When: Monday, September 1, 2025 3-7 pm (kids’ bike race at 3:30ish pm)
*Many thanks* to the neighbors who’ve signed up to help set up/clean up, monitor the moon bounce, and bring food/drink. If you plan to come, please bring a dish or snack or beverages to share.
Important: If your child is bouncing in the bounce house, please note that the moon bounce vendor prohibits shoes, belt buckles, dangling jewelry, and eyeglasses. We ask that you keep an eye on your child and make sure they’re being a good citizen when jumping.
Looking forward to a fun afternoon with great neighbors! See you there!
Sam Post performs his song about the upcoming county ban on gas-powered leaf blowers at the neighborhood porch open-mic concert on June 15, 2025.
Dear neighbors, here’s a reminder that Montgomery County’s ban on gas-powered leaf blowers goes into effect July 1. These loud and inefficient machines release dangerous toxic and carcinogenic emissions. As a favor to your ears, your lungs, and especially your musician neighbors, please inform your landscapers about the ban, or hire landscapers who have transitioned to electric. Starting in July, new rebates for landscapers to go electric will be available. Be a good neighbor; respect the ban! —Sam Post, The Beacon, Spring 2025
Sam subsequently debuted a song he composed about the upcoming gas-powered leaf blower ban at a recent neighborhood open-mic porch concert. It was an audience hit! For those who missed the event or who want to listen to song again, check out a video recording of it below, followed by full lyrics. Enjoy! (And respect the ban!)
In case you don’t know about County Bill 18-22 I wrote this handy song in order to make sure that you do Montgomery County followed DC and decided to ban The sale and the use of gas-powered leaf blowers across this land So now I’m asking you to get out there and help spread the word ‘Cause the number of leaf blowers in this neighborhood is absurd They’re louder than an airplane Which is why I started this campaign to complain Before I go completely insane
Please respect the county’s ban on gas-powered leaf blowers To me this is religious stuff although I’m not a churchgoer I know this might not be the thing that you lose sleep over But every time I hear one I want to use a flamethrower
Leaf blowers are awful for your health and my sanity So I speak for myself but also for all humanity I am really trying not to use any profanity But if you wrote music for your job you would understand me
Now I was hoping to explain this county law with this new beat But right now there’s a leaf blower going right across the street It’s making it really hard to concentrate; I’m trying to rhyme I’ve got two kids over here; so I don’t really have much chance or opportunity So I’m hoping that this community will show unity against this leaf blower lunacy
I plead with you to respect the county’s ban on leaf blowers To me this is religious although I’m not a churchgoer I know this might not be the thing that you lose sleep over But every time I hear one I want to use a flamethrower
Leaf blowers are awful for your health and my sanity So I speak for myself but also for all humanity I am really trying not to use any profanity But if you wrote music for your job you would understand me
Please mark your calendars This ban starts July 1st Please tell your landscaper This law is on paper This isn’t quackery so If you want to be informative Tell them use a battery-powered alternative
Our country may be turning into an autocracy But luckily Montgomery county is still a democracy So if you truly believe in progressive policy Please help me out Don’t hire a landscaper unless they plan to make switch To electric battery power it works without a hitch If you want to talk more later, I’ll be around the neighborhood To make my pitch
Hey neighbors! Dan on Rookwood is hosting a porch open mic on Father’s Day (June 15th) starting at 2pm and going until they run out of performers.
His band, River Road, will kick things off, and they’ve already got a few great acts lined up — but they would love to feature more!
Whether you sing, play an instrument, tell jokes, paint, dance, or have something else creative to share, this is your chance to shine. Just reach out if you’d like to perform!
And all are welcome to come hang out:
BYOB
Will have light snacks and kid-friendly drinks
Families, kids, dogs — everyone is welcome!
(Let’s make it a fun, festive afternoon. Hope to see you there! – Dan)
Come one, come all, to the first neighborhood porch party/concert of the year this Memorial Day weekend!
The Vico Cycle in concert
Concert will feature two bands in which North Woodside residents are members, The Vico Cycle and Zero to 60, and a few acoustic tunes by Phil LoPiccolo. Additional performers welcome*.
When: Sunday, May 25, from 2:00-6:00 pm Where: 2006 Hanover Street
What: Musical performances by two bands and at least one additional neighborhood musician. This is a family friendly event, with bubble machine, bagged snacks and juice boxes for the kiddos, as well as some refreshments for grown ups too. Kids can play in the yard and everyone can enjoy the music. The weather is supposed to be beautiful. Chairs will be put out in the front lawn for folks interested in stopping by, hanging out with neighbors, and enjoying the concert.
Contact: Josh HelfinSiegel (jasiegel AT wesleyan.edu)
* Note from Josh: We have two full bands but are still looking for additional performers, so if you want to show off your musical skills to your neighbors, get in touch with me and I can put you on the list to play, for as little as one song, or for longer, just let me know.
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