About That THING in the Park...

It was wonderful! I hope you were able to attend. Here are a few pictures of the event, courtesy of my dear friend John Reynolds...

There were beautiful things to buy...

Amazing jugglers!

Yummy things to eat...

....enjoying a cup of Amy's ice cream

Everybody had fun...

Dogs of all colors had fun...

(Kids always know how to have fun...)

(Just taking it all in ...)

That's Claude & me, heading home, tired but happy...

click the link for the 4-1-1 straight from the Crestview Newsletter.

"Make plans to join your friends and neighbors at the Violet Crown Thing in the Park, to be held in Brentwood Park on Saturday, May 2, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

"In the spirit of previous Violet Crown Festivals, this event is being organized by Violet Crown Community Works. Since 2003, VCCW has helped build and sustain community in Brentwood and Crestview by supporting neighborhood events and enhancement projects.

"Admission to the Thing in the Park is free, and there will be fun activities for all ages, including art and craft vendors, live music and other entertainment from neighborhood groups, kids' activities, and good old-fashioned games like sack races and pitching washers! We'll also have living history displays and activities and sales of a neighborhood history film and booklet.

"Bring your blanket and a picnic or enjoy great food and tasty treats from Hangtown Grill, Amy's Ice Creams, Hey Cupcake!, and others. Major sponsors include Grande Communications, The Pilates Center of Austin, Texas DPS Credit Union, Sweet Leaf Tea, Thunderbird Coffee, The Art Pad, Stepping Stone School, and Barnstormers Studio.

"Proceeds from the Thing in the Park will be dedicated to seating and other enhancements for the Wall of Welcome area. Additional proceeds will benefit Voices of the Violet Crown, an ongoing oral history project in the neighborhood.

"Join us for a fun day in the park! The Violet Crown Thing in the Park needs volunteers before, during and after the event, which will be held from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on May 2. The jobs aren't hard, and are fun and easy ways to meet your neighbors and do something good for your community! If you can give a couple of hours to the event, please contact Vanita Trippe (vtrippe@hotmail.com or 302-9792) or Diane Bennett (454-3259 or at Crestview Barber Shop).

violetcrownfestival.com . Posted by Don Tucker"

The Wall of Welcome- Saturday Morning Pictures

Here, finally, are some current pictures of the long-completed Wall of Welcome. I didn't quite get it all, but I'll try again tomorrow. I regret that this has taken so long, but with M.S. and it's attendant heat intolerance, left-sided weakness, and a totally trashed right wrist, picture-taking was on hold through the hot weather. But this morning it was cool and clear, my meds were working well enough, so I got some pretty clear pictures. Here's what I saw...