Bring the kids and some lawn chairs and join your neighbors for Mentelle Movie night at the north end of the Mentelle Park median. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14. In honor of this season of spooky, we’ll be watching Monsters, Inc.!” For more information, contact Laura Beth O’Bryan.
Author: Tom Eblen
MNA annual meeting is October 18
The Mentelle Neighborhood Association’s annual membership meeting will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, in the meeting room at the rear of the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass, 162 North Ashland Ave. All MNA members are welcome to attend, as well as those who would like to become members. You may join here or at the meeting.
The meeting will include the election of officers and board members, all of whom serve one-year terms. We anticipate one vacancy among the board members, but any association member interested in running for any office is welcome to submit their name for the ballot. If you are interested, please email your name, details and any questions to MNA President Tom Eblen by the end of the day on Monday, Oct. 16, so ballots can be prepared. Nominations also are accepted from the floor before the vote is taken.
The meeting is a good opportunity to ask questions, as well as to suggest social activities and neighborhood improvement efforts you would like to help organize and work on. We hope to see all members there!
Thanks for a great picnic!
Thanks to everyone who organized, helped with and attended the annual Mentelle neighborhood picnic. There was a lot of great food, conversation and fun! Special thanks to Gil Dunn for providing the hayrides, which are always a big hit with the kids.
Sign up now for Sunday’s picnic!
The annual Mentelle neighborhood picnic will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, September 10 in the north median of Mentelle Park (nearest to Cramer Ave.) Some people wanted a change from burgers and brats, so this year the event will be a full potluck dinner.
If you plan to attend, please click here to sign up and tell us what you will be bringing.
The association will provide plates and utensils, as well as ice water, iced tea and lemonade. But we’re asking each person / family to bring a dish or two to share — meats, vegetables, salads, fruits and desserts. This is a great time to impress your neighborhood with your specialty dish. If you’re not a great cook, a bucket of fried chicken would be just fine! Also bring any additional beverages you desire.
We will have a limited number of tables, so you might want to bring a lawn chair, too. There will be some toys and games for kids of all ages, plus the always-popular hay ride provided by Gil Dunn. We hope to see everyone there!
Thanks for all of the porch music!
Thanks to all of the musicians who entertained in the neighborhood today! It made for a great afternoon and evening. If you missed it, click here for a sample from one group, the Yellow Dog Jazz Band, which performed at 24 Mentelle Park.
Saturday in the ‘hood: 28 porch concerts!

In celebration of Play Music on the Porch Day, there are 28 porch concerts planned Saturday afternoon and evening throughout Kenwick and Mentelle neighborhoods. Click here for a full list.
Andrew Mooney and the Yellow Dog Jazz Band will be a highlight in our neighborhood, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 24 Mentelle Park. Enjoy!
Sign up for the neighborhood potluck!

The annual Mentelle neighborhood picnic will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, September 10 in the north median of Mentelle Park (nearest to Cramer Ave.) Some people wanted a change from burgers and brats, so this year the event will be a full potluck dinner.
The association will provide plates and utensils, as well as ice water, iced tea and lemonade. But we’re asking each person / family to bring a dish or two to share — meats, vegetables, salads, fruits and desserts. This is a great time to impress your neighborhood with your specialty dish. If you’re not a great cook, a bucket of fried chicken would be just fine! Also bring any additional beverages you desire.
We will have a limited number of tables, so you might want to bring a lawn chair, too. There will be some toys and games for kids of all ages, plus the always-popular hay ride provided by Gil Dunn. We had a great turnout last year, and we hope to see everyone there again this year.
If you plan to attend, please click here to sign up and tell us what you will be bringing.
Annual picnic is Sept. 10, with a change
The annual Mentelle neighborhood picnic will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, September 10 in the north median of Mentelle Park (nearest to Cramer Ave.) Some people wanted a change from burgers and brats, so this year the event will be a full potluck dinner.
The association will provide plates and utensils, as well as ice water, iced tea and lemonade. But we’re asking each person / family to bring a dish or two to share — meats, vegetables, salads, fruits and desserts. This is a great time to impress your neighborhood with your specialty dish. If you’re not a great cook, a bucket of fried chicken would be just fine! Also bring any additional beverages you desire.
We will have a limited number of tables, so you might want to bring a lawn chair, too. There will be some toys and games for kids of all ages. We had a great turnout last year, and we hope to see everyone there again this year.
MNA board meeting Wednesday
The regular monthly meeting of the Mentelle Neighborhood Association board will be Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 7 p.m. in the meeting room around back of the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass, 162 N. Ashland Ave. Any MNA member is welcome to attend.
Warehouse Block wellness fair today!

Walk over to National Avenue this afternoon before 5 p.m. for the Wellness Month kickoff event. Some Warehouse Block businesses have special offers and events, and the Mentelle Neighborhood Association is sponsoring a hydration station. Thanks for former MNA President Ann Olliges for helping organize this neighborhood event. (If you’re reading this from an email, click on the headline to view the photo.)



