Shoreline Community Church Grill and Chill picnic

The annual neighborhood picnic of the Shoreline Community Church looked a lot like a Swingin' Summer Eve do-over.

Held in Cromwell Park on Saturday, July 23, 2011, from 2:30 - 6:30 pm, the Grill and Chill picnic featured live music, free hot dogs and cotton candy, and a raffle for the kids.

Canopies lined the plaza, and inflatable toys filled the back field. The band played in the gazebo.

Attendees at Swingin' Summer Eve on Wednesday, July 20, were puzzled by the rows of small white signs along Meridian advertising free hot dogs - but the signs were actually for the church event.

Weather cooperated for both events, with a bright and sunny day.

The Shoreline Community Church is located on NE 185 between 1st and 2nd NE, directly across from the Shoreline Center.