Rock the Block is a theme for a Newport neighborhood clean-up day that includes tree planting, exterior home repair and maintenance projects, such as painting and landscaping. Rock the Block calls all neighbors, homeowners and renters, to be outside together, working in the yard, and having fun. Come rain or shine, Rock the Block aims to celebrate neighbors helping neighbors.
Date: Saturday, October 29th, 9am-4pm
Kick-off Location: Buena Vista Park, Newport, Kentucky, W 12th St Newport, KY 41071
Event Partners: City of Newport, Buena Vista Historic Foundation, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati
Event Focus Blocks/Zone: Blocks between W 8th Street, York Street, W. 12th Street, and Lowell Street.
Event Goals:
1. Tree plantings
2. 3 to 5 exterior home repair projects
3. Neighborhood clean-up
4. Fun community engagement
