The Townsend Community Center, Inc. held a block party on Saturday, May 17. Attendees gathered for community, fun and face painting.
The center, located on North 10th Street in Richmond, provides recreational, social and wellness programs to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families of all ages.
Chris Hardie took these photos of the event for WWN:
A child has their face painted at the Townsend Community Center Inc. block party on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The center, located on North 10th Street in Richmond, provides recreational, social and wellness programs to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families of all ages. Photo by Chris Hardie 
Townsend Community Center Inc.’s logo is displayed on its building at 300 North 10th Street in Richmond. Photo by Chris Hardie 
Attendees enjoy the Townsend Community Center Inc. block party on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The center, located on North 10th Street in Richmond, provides recreational, social and wellness programs to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families of all ages. Photo by Chris Hardie 
Attendees enjoy the Townsend Community Center Inc. block party on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The center, located on North 10th Street in Richmond, provides recreational, social and wellness programs to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families of all ages. Photo by Chris Hardie 
Attendees enjoy the Townsend Community Center Inc. block party on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The center, located on North 10th Street in Richmond, provides recreational, social and wellness programs to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families of all ages. Photo by Chris Hardie 
Attendees enjoy the Townsend Community Center Inc. block party on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The center, located on North 10th Street in Richmond, provides recreational, social and wellness programs to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families of all ages. Photo by Chris Hardie 
Attendees enjoy the Townsend Community Center Inc. block party on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The center, located on North 10th Street in Richmond, provides recreational, social and wellness programs to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families of all ages. Photo by Chris Hardie
A version of this article appeared in the May 21 2025 print edition of the Western Wayne News.