The 28th annual Keystone Festival was a great success! The event raised over $10,000, all to support development & self-help projects both locally & in developing countries. All had great fun trying on accessories, eating pumpkin pie & learning about the organizations the festival supports.
The Heifer table broke records in a big way! In the 15 odd years that I have run the Heifer booth at this fair, the money generated continues to rise each & every year. At over $2,300, this year's came close to doubling last!
The Pacific Northwest has always been a community concerned about important issues such as global affairs, hunger & poverty, environmental protection & sustainability, social justice & peace. For years, I have watched people wander this fair, learning & donating, discussing & listening & as a result have seen my own concern & involvement grow. And each year I see that same growth of concern, involvement & activism in our communities.
This is what brings me hope.
The Heifer table broke records in a big way! In the 15 odd years that I have run the Heifer booth at this fair, the money generated continues to rise each & every year. At over $2,300, this year's came close to doubling last!
The Pacific Northwest has always been a community concerned about important issues such as global affairs, hunger & poverty, environmental protection & sustainability, social justice & peace. For years, I have watched people wander this fair, learning & donating, discussing & listening & as a result have seen my own concern & involvement grow. And each year I see that same growth of concern, involvement & activism in our communities.
This is what brings me hope.
My Keystone Heifer booth.
I thought it looked especially nice this year--fun to have the added additions of a few new ehtnic dolls.
Gloria & Rita at the bake sale table.
Mom & Aunt Beth enjoying some lunch.
Steve & Mom at the Northwest Harvest booth.
And me, working to "Heiferize" the Northwest!
1 comment:
such great news about your fundraising! your booth looks wonderful, eliza. i love seeing the photos from the festival! if i don't talk to you before the holiday-- Happy Thanksgiving! (let's hang out soon.)
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