Mango Groves: Raft Race and Pocket Park

Hi All-
We have a small update for all our neighborhood Mangos and friends....
     The Pocket Park Painting and Mulching is coming along.   We hope to spread the current load to build up the ground level and make it more "Earth" than "Sand".  Once we have more plantable soil, we will look for plantings, maybe box garden etc...   I have gotten a few donations of some stones and the like that we can use for borders for walkways or gardens... It might also be nice to set up a few areas where kids could play... maybe a hopscotch or similar...
     The Race update: The raft is starting to take shape.   Our resident wordworking professional extrordinaire Drew has been working on the side panels, and although we don't have a definite time yet, we hope to be forming the bottom, and main structure of the the boat over this weekend, after which we can test seaworthiness, and then start decorating....   We have been working on costume designs....and now we really need to get'er done!   Only 2 weeks left!!  We look forward to seeing all of our fellow Mangos at the race to cheer, and if brave enough, taking part!  It will be outrageous.
Please stay tuned for a Raft Update as to a time for construction this weekend....tentatively Saturday 4p-ish?  If sides aren't ready then maybe Sunday.
     Please budget some time to spend downtown over the 4th of July Holiday. As well as the raft race, and fireworks, there will be a large amount of festivities going on.  We also have the Neighborhood Olympics to plan, which start at the end of July. Mango Groves (Hopefully) will be organizing the Beach Volleyball, and is desperately looking for a leader who can teach us the rulz before that time... All I know is what I learned in High School.... and its been a few years....  The beach weather has been glorious, and Snook Islands is gaining more and more as we speak. Another option, and one of my favorite pastimes, is still shopping Downtown and enjoying food and drink on the Avenue with friends...   This weekend, 16th June, Paws on the Avenue is even having an Ice Cream Social for our furry friends.... I can't wait to see it!
Well, all my fellow Mangos, have a great weekend!   Stay cool and have fun!
MGNA