Do you live in Point Breeze? Do you have young kids? Are you thinking about having young kids sometime soon? Are you as concerned as the rest of us about the state of the public school system in this town? Are you looking for something to do this afternoon?

Childs School

Might we suggest visiting a block party on Wharton Street between 15th and 16th Streets between 1 and 4pm? Neighbors Investing in Childs Elementary (NICE), a group of people who “are dedicated to creating a safe, creative learning environment at” Childs Elementary, are throwing a block party to kick off the school year and spread word of their efforts through the community. There will be games, snacks, and prizes.

So… check it out!