The Friends of Bogardus Plaza has loaded the calendar for May, and lots of local businesses have chipped in to sponsor or to bring their talents to help entertain the crowds. So here goes in date order; find more info here:

SPRING BLOCK PARTY
Saturday, May 4, 10a to noon
Live music, arts & crafts, math games, youth performances

DOWNTOWN DOG SHOW
Sunday, May 5, 3 to 4:30p
Buy tickets to enter your pup in one of 10 categories, or just show up to ogle. Tickets ($18) here.

LUNCHTIME JAZZ!
Thursdays May 9, 16, 23
Noon to 1:30p
Rain date is the following Friday

TAI CHI ON THE PLAZA
Saturday, May 11
Two sessions: 9 to 9:45a; 10 to 10:45a

RIBBON DANCING
Saturday, May 18