By Justin Andress, For The Mountain Times On May 10 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., locals and visitors are invited to gather outside Cooper’s Wine Bar and Shop for the third year of Hoodland Block Parties.

Throw up a green banner, streamers, or balloons, and boom! You've got a party vibe in seconds. You'll need a backdrop for people to take Insta pics, so this tip is pretty much a necessity ...