Airplay Jugglers Coming!

Famous Airplay jugglers, Wes and Jeff Peden, are coming to our Block Party for a special performance this Saturday, August 4th, at 1 pm. This is a show you and your kids won't want to miss! Today's Democrat & Chronicle published a marvelous story about Wes and his dad in today's edition that starts out:

When he was 5, Wes Peden was already juggling three balls. "At first, I did it to impress my dad," says Wes, 17, of Rochester. His dad, Jeff Peden, has been juggling since elementary school. "I would watch juggling videos instead of Barney," he says. A chest of drawers in the Pedens' living room offers proof: Every drawer is filled with juggling videos. Instructional videos, show videos, competition videos. "I'd watch and figure out how to do what they were doing," he says.

He caught on. Jeff Peden, a former teacher (he still teaches a juggling class at Rochester Institute of Technology), has been making his living as a juggler for years — since 2004 with Wes as his partner. In a good summer month, they'll do 30 or more shows at schools, rec centers, camps, parties, you name it.

Click here to read the whole story about the international plans Wes has, then click this link to view a video that will get your enthusiasm up. We're stoked!

Block Party 2007!

This year's Block Party, being hosted by the Arnett Block Association in our parking lot on August 4th from Noon to 4 pm, is shaping up to be an extravaganza! We got the tipoff when we applied to the City to close 2 blocks of Arnett Blvd. for the afternoon (YES, the street will be closed off!) "What you're describing is more like a festival than a block party," we were told. After our Neighborhood Bible Club Monday ends on Friday (see below), here's what's on the schedule for Saturday:

* Free food, hot dogs, and beverages!
* Famous juggling team, Airplay!
* Rap artist Cuevo!
* Willie Lightfoot, Master of Ceremonies!
* Free horse rides for the kids!
* Health fair booths!
* Fire trucks, ambulances, and police van!
* New Life flag team and gospel choir!
* Dedication of the new Bird & Butterfly Garden park!
* Dignitaries (maybe even the Mayor)!
* Face painting, balloons, and prizes!
* Happy the Clown!
* And much more!!!

Be sure to tell everyone you know about it and come out on Saturday, August 4th for the highlight event of your summer.

Bible Club Next Week

Last year's Backyard Bible Club was such a success that we'll be hosting another one for kids 12 and under next week in the green space and parking lot at 350 Arnett Blvd. The youth group from Grace Community Church in Allentown, PA will be with us again to share their faith and enthusiasm. Here's the full info:


* Fun in the Son All Week Long!
* 350 Arnett Boulevard!
* Monday July 30 - Friday August 3!
* Every Afternoon 2:00 - 3:00 pm!
* Children 12 and Under!
* Bible Stories!
* Music and Sing-Alongs!
* Games and Prizes!
* Team from Pennsylvania!

If you'd like to help, call Jessica at 235-9000.

Jen Celso, PA, joins GFM

Jennifer Celso, Physicians Assistant, has just joined Wil George, NP, and Dr. Morehouse at Grace Family Medicine. After graduating Summa Cum Laude from SUNY Geneseo with a BS degree in Biochemisty, Jen recently completed her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Daemen College at the head of her class. She is looking forward to putting her new skills into practice serving people of all ages and walks of life in the city.

In addition to her clinical interests, Jen and her husband Dan are active in youth work in their church.

Greetings from BT

BT writes from Jerusalem:

Recently a new crisis has erupted as the Lebanese army has been battling an extremist militant group operating from a Palestinian refugee camp. As I write the conflict continues and details of the origins and consequences are not yet clear. There have been more bombings in various neighbourhoods that have shaken the residents. In September the government must elect a new president but unless the political impasse is resolved this will be very problematic. With these and many other problems, the reports I read about Lebanon are not very promising, but still the country has avoided civil war.

Click here to read her full report.

Board Elects New Officers

At its first Meeting of the new fiscal year, the Board of His Branches, Inc. elected a new slate of officers for the coming year:

President - William W. Walence, PhD
Vice President - David J. Beinetti, AIA
Secretary - Eugene F. Young, PhD
Treasurer - Thomas Smith, CPA

Dr. William Morehouse will continue on as Executive Director, joined by Steven Hays as Director of Development and Elaine Vigar as Center Administrator.

Dr. Walence, Director of the Division of Adult Professional Studies at Roberts Wesleyan college, responded to his election in this way: "Thanks again for your faith in me. I’ll do my best to lead you, the Board, and His Branches to a successful closure of the key initiatives we have before us."