There's no place like home

The Haven at First and Market will be hosting an Open House and Art Auction on Friday Nov. 5, 2010.  Art work has been donated by dozens of local artists to support our cause.  Please stop by between 6pm and 9pm for the festivities.  The money from your admission and any art you buy will help the Haven keep its doors open to homeless folks this winter.  Go here to find out more details.

The Haven at First and Market

The weekend before Thanksgiving, I got a chance to shoot the housewarming party for the the new Haven at First and Market, which is dedicated to serving the homeless and struggling members of our Charlottesville community.  I've been a part of a committee that is helping to develop the guidelines, volunteer materials, and supply lists for the past year and a half.

The Open House was a great success!  We got an opportunity to hear from Tom, the catalyst for the project, from Dave, the mayor, and from Janet and Kaki, members of the Board that has been overseeing the development of the Haven.  Folks got an opportunity to learn about the function of the Haven and to sign-up as volunteers.  

For information about volunteering at the Haven, contact our executive director, Kaki Dimock: executivedirector@tjach.org

VA Film Festival

This weekend I had the opportunity to photograph some of the events of the Virginia Film Festival by partnering with the Photo Club at UVA.  The most fun event that I attended was, without question, the -- get this -- Dirty Pink Polyester party at The Southern.  The Charlottesville Lady Arm Wrestlers were there.  The Charlottesville Derby Dames were there.  Famous film director John Waters was there.  A woman dressed like famous film director John Waters was there...  It was a pretty entertaining time.  I hope these pics add a bit of color to your drizzly November day. :)

 

 

Tricks and Treats

Jeff and I walked up to the Lawn this evening to check out the annual Halloween trick-or-treat candy fest.  It was lively as always -- There are some seriously cute kids in C'ville!