Salem Reiner, director of community affairs, and Carrie Bennett, student/community liaison, lead off the sumo wrestling, just one of the many activities that brought hundreds together in Charles Village for a celebration of our community. Photo by Will Kirk / HIPS

Students, neighborhood residents meet up at JHU community block party

Staff
The Gazette

The 3200 block of St. Paul Street took on a carnival atmosphere on Sept. 13, when 800 students and local residents put aside their homework and weekend chores — and their inhibitions — for some good old-fashioned fun. Sumo wrestling, moon bouncing, checkers, chess, hot dogs and cotton candy (all free) were the order of the day, along with booths offering information about university and community activities. The event was sponsored by Johns Hopkins and masterminded by Rebecca LaFleur, general manager of Barnes & Noble Johns Hopkins and president of the Charles Village Business Association.

Grad student Bhrigu Singh and Benjamin Wells play a game of chess. Photo by Will Kirk / HIPS

Lacrosse player Jenny Higgins tests her skill at football. Photo by Will Kirk / HIPS

Tim Munuhe and Brandon Demory fly high on the moon bouncer. Photo by Will Kirk / HIPS

Student Rachel Ballatori applies a Blue Jays 'tattoo.' Photo by Will Kirk / HIPS

Pam Higgins of the Sheridan Libraries, student Matt Turturo and Nancy Powers of Evergreen Museum & Library. Photo by Will Kirk / HIPS

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