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Pinckney Neighborhood Potluck Picnic and Kids’ Art & Craft Show – Saturday June 16th in Clinton Park!

Yes, it’s that time again!  Summer is in full swing and the Pinckney Neighborhood Potluck Picnic is here.  Saturday June 16th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in Clinton Park (SW corner of 5th and Maine Streets).

Last year’s arts and crafts show for kids was such a hit that it is returning again this year.  Kids 18 and under can bring a piece of artwork or a craft item to display – they will be enjoyed and praised, but not judged.  Certificates of participation will be provided for all entries.

Other things to do and yummy food to eat include:
Hot dogs, veggie dogs and beverages provide by PNA and local businesses
You should bring a side dish or dessert to share
Green Violin Italian Ice for free
Bounce Castle provide by Anderson Rentals
Hair cuts for just a donation by Great Clips
Music provided by Lance Fayhe
Face painting & henna art
Create your own silly hat or mask

 

June 4, 2012 · pgmiller · No Comments
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• Changing our Neighborhood Name

  Our neighborhood name of “Pinckney” was recently changed to “Pinkney.” This change occurred because Pinckney with a ‘c’ was associated with Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, a Revolutionary War general who signed the Constitution and who also was a slaveholder who believed slavery was fundamental to the American way of life (he owned a large plantation in South Carolina). Given this problematic history, neighborhood residents voted to change our neighborhood name. To learn more about the year-long process, go to our dedicated webpage. The final round of voting ultimately landed on the name of “Pinkney” in honor of William Pinkney, who gave a famous anti-slavery speech in 1789.