Huge block party scheduled July 7

A Block Buster Block Party will be coming to Coatesville on July 7.

COATESVILLE » The Movement Community Development Corporationill be hosting a Block Buster Block Party in Coatesville on July 7.

The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Lincoln Highway between Second and Third Avenues in Coatesville. The event will raise funds for the restoration and reopening of the Historic Ash Park Pool which is centrally located in Coatesville.

The event is the brainchild of MCDC’s Founder and Executive Officer, Alphonso “Fonz” Newsuan. Seven other community residents are volunteer Board and Committee Members. Together they appreciate the value and importance the Ash Park Pool has had in the history of Coatesville, and realize how vital it is to the community. This project is a top priority for MCDC because of the lack of summer activities in the city for children and families.

MCDC has developed a plan to reopen the Ash Park Pool that includes at least three years of operating funds, and requires the reopening to be cost neutral to the city of Coatesville. “I am proud that the Coatesville community is coming together to improve the city we all love.” said Fonz Newsuan. “Coatesville’s City Council passed a resolution of support unanimously. We humbly take the charge of mapping out and partnering with any organization that desires to create a path to a safe, reliable pool for Coatesville families to enjoy.”

The Block Party will be complete with water games provided by Watergun Fun, train rides, great entertainment and many vendors. Entertainment will include the East Coast’s #1 DJ, Dre Money, DJ Papo, Build-ABand and drill team Diamond Divas - The Next Generation, Rob Perna Jr. More entertainers are being signed on and will be added by July 7th. Vendors will provide food, arts, crafts, apparel and accessories. Social, health services and other public outreach organizations will also have booths at the event.

The event is sponsored by Jim Sipala KIA of Coatesville/West Chester. Cosponsors are the City of Coatesville; Coatesville Savings Bank; Samuel Anyan, Esquire; Citizens Who S.E.E. and a few generous private citizens.