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Bluebag Media
Friday event a
success despite the weather
GREENVILLE – While a few hardy souls braved the brisk weather to set up
displays or do facing painting on the South Broadway sidewalks Oct. 3,
Executive Director Amber Garrett made the decision to move the October
First Friday indoors to the Elks Lodge on West Third Street.
“It was a tough decision,” she said. Garrett added she was really
excited at the turnout. “I’m happy with the number of people who showed
up… I was really worried,” she said. Thirty artists were showcased at
the Elks, plus entertainers performing as promised at a variety of
locations on South Broadway.
Garrett said 500-600 people showed up despite the weather. In addition
to vendors there was still face painting, Darke County Welcome Center
open house, indoor live music at several locations and 1925 Sock
Knitting Machine Demonstrations at The Elks.
The Creaky Cranker, operated by Tim Nealeigh, was fascinating to one
young lady, Arianne Garrison. After she watched the machine ‘knit
socks,’ she said she’d like to do that. Mom said she’d get frustrated
and walk away… Arianne agreed. Then disagreed… “Not if I have a
helper,” she said. “Especially him (Nealeigh)!” Mom acknowledged she
wouldn’t give up… “She’ll always come back,” she said. Arianne
acknowledged that was true...
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