Garrett Street has hosted block parties on our street since 1992 . For the last several years the Sapperton Association of Woodworkers (SAW) has planned and organized this event. SAW is a loose organization of neighbours that meet once a month and we sometimes do projects for neighbours in need.
The date for the 2024 party was July 20th. It has been 30 years since we hosted the first one. Invitation flyers were sent out to houses on Garrett, Fader, and Wilson streets between Sherbrook and Braid, but all near and far neighbours were welcomed to our summer celebration – and many attended from outside the immediate area. The city provided barriers to block off the street and provided a free Street Occupancy permit.
This year we had an attendance of approximately 75 people. In the street kids played with hockey sticks and chalk and all listened to good music provided by a musical music act called the Elderly Brothers. Barbecues were supplied for people to cook their own protein and there were many other foods to choose from including salads, vegetables, and a vast selection of desserts. There was a selection of neighbourhood old time residents renewing acquaintances and newcomers making new ones.
All in all, this year’s party was a major success.
