Having Fun and Getting Things Done

At the end of August, we had a chance to attend our first summer musical performance at the Woodminster Theater in Joaquin Miller Park which is not far from our house.  The musical was Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida, and we enjoyed it thoroughly.

The theater was a WPA project:

 It's an impressive, outdoor theater.

Looking down at the cascade in front of the theater

View from the walkway behind the stage

The stage set for Aida

Erick with our friends Bob and Kathy who introduced us to the Summer Musical programs

The cast photo on my seat - we had a great view from our seats.

September brings the annual neighborhood block party, Manzanita Madness.  Erick and I helped with set up and clean up.  It's a great time to meet neighbors and enjoy good food.

Setting up

The crowd gathers

Burgers and sausage

Cheese and beer

The CORE folks provide information on managing emergencies in the hills

On to projects - Erick's big summer project is building retaining walls.

Getting that first row just right

The first section

The second section

My latest project for Friends of the Montclair Library was to take a large donation of Great Courses DVD + book sets (80) that the library received, price them and staff a special sale in advance of the annual fall book sale.

Getting ready to set up

Ready for browsing

Keeping track of sales

And a final bit of fun - the wedding of my niece Mallory - the occasion for a trip to Pittsburgh and a reunion with family:

Exchanging rings

At the reception

Now we're waiting for the photographer's photo of the family - sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, etc.