YAT block party

Tuesday, August 23, 2011
A local youngster (left) keeps his ball in place as he tries to sink a putt on the miniature golf course set up on the tennis courts behind the city pool during the Back to School Block Party on Saturday. The event, sponsored and organized by the Youth Activities Team, provided area students and families with an opportunity to enjoy free swimming, a basketball shooting challenge and other activities. (Jason E. Silvers/Tribune)

A local youth slides down an inflatable slide set up on the tennis courts behind the city pool at the block party. (Jason E. Silvers/Tribune)
Spectators watch a St. John's Medflight helicopter attempt to land in the Buck Run Community Center parking lot during Back to School Block Party activities on Saturday. Attendees were able to view the helicopter, as well as police and fire vehicles, up close. The event, sponsored and organized by the Youth Activities Team, provided area students and families with an opportunity to enjoy free swimming, a basketball shooting challenge and other activities. (Jason E. Silvers/Tribune)