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The arts came alive under a perfect summer sky Sunday in Vandergrift.
More than 75 artists and vendors took over a closed-off Grant Avenue for the 2021 themed “Art, Heart and Soul” event that draws hundreds annually to the vibrant street fair.
The event returned this year bigger-than-ever after being canceled last summer because of the covid-19 pandemic.
Organizer and Artfest chairperson Lisa Dormire said the planning committee was “thrilled” to reopen Vandergrift with Artfest.
Live music acts performed hourly from a new, bigger stage at the corner of Grant and Columbia, and included Miss Freddye, Lenny Collini and 56 EAST.
Blues singer Freddye Stover performed Sunday and said it’s meaningful to her to return in front of a live audience after covid.
Christopher Shea Apr 20, 2021
Mel Dyer (left) introduces Wareham resident/Gleason Family YMCA volunteer Jacqueline Webb, sons Jacob and Kyle, and fellow volunteer Tamsin Collum. Photo by: Christopher Shea
DARTMOUTH Wareham resident Jacqueline Webb has always tried to instill a sense of social responsibility in her family.
When the pandemic hit, her family like many around the country fell on hard times, but they didn’t let that get in the way of their dedication to service.
To get by, they utilized a number of programs offered at the Gleason Family YMCA.
And as soon as she and her family were able to give back, they did.
Vandergrift’s annual Artfest is back, and organizers are seeking artisans and volunteers.
In-person activities resume this year for the popular summer daylong festival scheduled for Sunday, July 25.
Last year’s event was held virtually because of the pandemic.
This year’s theme is “Art, Heart and Soul.”
Art, Heart, and Soul: Vandergrift Artfest 2021 is shaping up to be a great event! In about one week we will publish our.
The free event is organized by the Vandergrift Improvement Program (VIP), a nonprofit borough revitalization organization.
Marilee Kessler, VIP chairman of the organization committee, said the borough is ready to welcome attendees, noting attendance at ArtFest usually tops 1,000.
Neighborhood Food Champions Named In Indianapolis
A local program that aims to increase community involved solutions to address food insecurity was launched this week.
The 2021 Neighborhood Food Champions chosen for the program will receive training and mentorship to develop a food access project. The proposals from 15 recipients include gardens, pantries and farming initiatives. Participants will receive $2,000 to start their projects.
This year’s program is broken up into two parts and includes four Neighborhood Food Builders, participants who have previous experience in the food system.
The effort to strengthen local food systems with targeted neighborhood solutions started in 2017. The Indianapolis City-County Council recently increased the program’s funding to $70,000.