We had a busy evening, first going to a meeting of alternative medicine practitioners in Cortez. I think we were the only people there who were just potential patients and we left early, but it was interesting to meet and remeet people in that field and to learn they have problems similar to those of the arts community ... how to know about and support each other and how to market their services.
Then we went to the Renaissance Ball at the Lewis-Arriola Community Center. This was sponsored as a fundraiser by the Generation Impact group at SW Open School ... an El Pomar-funded philanthropic group within the student body. This is the third year the group has existed; the first two years they won honors in the region for their fundraising (last year, this chapter raised the most of any chapter in Colorado!). El Pomar is backing out of this program, but SWOS is going ahead because the students have been so supportive and it's so good for the school. This year they're donating service hours as well as money.
Last night there was a fortune-teller as well as tattoing with henna (shown). Quite a number of the kids (girls especially) got with the program and dressed up in period (or Gypsy) apparel to one degree or another.
And, of course, there was a DJ, with music and dancing! I took out my hearing aids when the music started, but it was great to see the kids letting loose and having a good time! It was also nice to see a number of parents and siblings there, all having a good time. Good fun, without keeping us old folks out too late! tv
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