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Block
parties can feel awkward and forced, or they can feel genuinely friendly Posters of old photos
lined the street, providing a
history of big events and changes on Langley Road over time. This
included a series of shots from the blizzard of 1977. One table
displayed Polaroids of almost every house on the street. Underneath each
photo was space for party goers to add their names if they were
recent arrivals.
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and fun. Wild swirls of colorful pavement chalk decorating a street,
tasty potluck dishes and lots of good stuff to drink, warm conversations
and family guests, as well as elegant candle-lit, linen covered tables,
each 
with
their own gorgeous flower arrangement for a centerpiece, meant that the
Langley Road Block party on Sep. 9th definitely fell into the latter
category. Organizers Doris Walsh and Charlie Vasiliades, with help from
others, have five years of experience creating this event. Boston Police
officer Gary Adams was on hand with a cheerful smile.
The
history of each home's inhabitants was visible this way. It also
provided an opportunity to remember those who had moved on. Toward the
middle of the evening raffle prizes were awarded which included gift
certificates and the truly beautiful centerpieces of freshly cut fall flowers from
Amanda's Flowers in Brighton Center. Tina Mazerall Vasiliades' artistic eye was responsible for these
flower arrangements, as well as the street design. In general, it seemed
like a nice way to spend a warm Saturday evening.
Announcing
the winning raffle ticket
On
the way to the party
Photo
displays offered a history of the street.
Langley
street pals Neesa, Anna, and Caitlin, throwing the ball around.