Survivors Fashion Show

Last night a fashion show fundraiser was held at the Days Inn Gettysburg, to raise money for Survivors. The event was organized by the local Mary Kay Cosmetics representatives with clothing provided by Jones of New York. This was the debut of the event, and the organizers hope to make it an annual fundraiser.

Survivors, is a local organization that supports those who experience domestic violence or sexual assault.

Inauguration and Lincoln: A New Birth of Freedom

Yesterday, I took this picture of the Lincoln statue in front of the David Wills House in Gettysburg. This was Gettysburg's first measurable snowfall this winter.

The Wills House renovations are nearing completion, and the new museum will open February 12 (to coincide with Lincoln's 20oth birthday). Inside, visitors will be able to view galleries, artifacts and restored rooms—one of them being the room that Abraham Lincoln stayed in and finished the Gettysburg Address.

I feel very fortunate to live in Gettysburg and have the opportunity to witness so many historic events, both in Gettysburg and just down the road in DC!

For more information about the Wills House be sure to visit:

http://www.mainstreetgettysburg.org/willshouse.html
http://www.gettysburg.travel/visitor/member_detail.asp?contact_id=25431

Ice, Ice, Baby!

It is a cold, dreary day in Gettysburg today. Thank goodness we do not have icy roads, only ice covering everything else!

The mood in town has certainly shifted towards more of a hibernation. Many of the seasonal businesses are closed, while others have been affected by the economy and sadly, have closed for good.

New Signage

Celebrate Gettysburg finally has an official downtown presence! On a snowy Saturday, two weekends ago, my husband (and co-publisher), Troy got out the ratchet set and attached our beautiful new sign.

Be sure to look for it on York Street!

AIGA's ClockWork event

Last night was the unveiling party for ClockWork, the event in which area creatives used their skills to provide 24 local and regional nonprofit organizations with communications products to help them raise awareness and funds for their cause.
http://blueridge.aiga.org/clockwork/index.html

The event was a huge success, despite unexpected construction in the venue's parking lot, technical difficulties and even the sounding of a fire alarm during a presentation.

It was wonderful to see all of the creatives involved in the entire process, as well as to meet all of the very deserving nonprofits receiving the help.

A highlight of the evening was learning about Joey's Corner, a nonprofit design agency that creates pro bono work for nonprofit organizations across the country. Joey's Corner was founded by Michael Osborne to honor the life of his deceased son, Joseph Michael Osborne, 1980-2004.
http://www.joeyscorner.org/index.php?page=mission

In addition to starting Joey's Corner, Michael is also President and Creative Director of the San Francisco-based graphic design firm, MOD/Michael Osborne Design. He has helped to create a multitude of award-winning designs some of which we use and see on a daily basis—the Love stamps for the USPS, packaging for Archer Farms (Target brand) and Gymboree.

I was lucky enough to not only receive the peoples choice award for the brochure I designed for Healthy Adams County, but I also received this fabulous, one of a kind dust etching on the back window of my jeep from Michael Osborne himself!



I guess it pays to be too busy to wash your car!
http://www.modsf.com/bio.php

Politics in Gettysburg

This morning during my weekly trek to the Farmers Market on the Gettysburg square, I noticed the local political scene is in full swing. Volunteers for both Presidential campaigns had their booths set up, where typically you would see vendors selling potted plants, baked goods and produce.

It was kind of funny to see both parties right next to each other, both vying for the attention of the passerby.

Election day is exactly a month away, so be sure you are registered. The deadline to register in most states is October 6 (very soon!).

http://www.voteforchange.com

American Kitefliers Association Convention & Grand National Competition

On September 23 through the 27, the American Kitefliers Association Convention & Grand National Competition will be taking place in Gettysburg. This event is going to be really neat, with the convention being one of the largest kite gatherings in the world!

There will be kite making competitions, kite flying events and workshops. There will also be extremely large kites, including a 130-foot Octopus and the Megaflag kite, one of the three largest in the world at 10,000 square feet!

If in the area, be sure to check out this free event open to the public.

http://www.aka.kite.org