Above: Mayra Duran and Marvin Martin of GFCAC, Marilyn Forman of the Erie Ellington Brinsley Neighborhood Association, and DA Kevin Hayden. Seth Daniel photo
The Greater Four Corners Action Coalition (GFCAC) opened its annual Four Corners weekend last Friday (July 10) with a theme of “New Beginnings,” kicking off festivities with a lively fish fry and live music at the Cornerstone lot on Bowdoin and Washington Street.
The site was packed with neighbors enjoying hush puppies and cold drinks, as well as Caribbean music by Branches Steel Orchestra. The evening attracted members and leaders with the area neighborhood associations as well as representation from the growing Four Corners business district.
On Saturday, a Family Fun Day took place in Mother’s Rest Park with a bounce house, games, and cookout. A special heartfelt honor went to the late Desrianna Clary, who passed away suddenly in April at a young age. She had been an employee of GFCAC for several years and was recognized “for the tremendous contributions she made to Greater Four Corners Action Coalition and the Greater Four Corners community.”
ALL PHOTOS BY SETH DANIEL
Carl Smith, center, led the Branches Steel Orchestra through a great repertoire of steel pan arrangements Friday night.
Four Corners neighbors Sandy Franklin, Anita Christon, Jean Connolly, and Lynda Way.
United Neighborhood Association leaders Teresa Latson, Elizabeth Mitchell, and Hetty Griffith.
Relaxing at the Four Corners Cornerstone space were Justin, Carlene, and Jolene Petty, with Zoey the dog.
Patricia Brown spoke with state Sen. Nick Collins about neighborhood issues after riding to the fish fry on her motorbike.
