Arbai Abdi, center, shows off her moves in an informal dance-off Wednesday at the Pine Street Community Back2School Block Party. The popular event featured face painting, a reptile display, a bounce house, free hot dogs and popcorn, and balloon animals. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Damien Raye raps about good feelings and sunshine Wednesday at the Pine Street Community Back2School Block Party in Lewiston. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Erin Dunn-Kimball paints Maryan Aben’s face Wednesday as her friend, Habso Abdi, waits her turn at the Pine Street Community Back2School Block Party in Lewiston. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal