Arts In The Park Event

Dear Creator Family,
 
As we continue to roll into 2024, we are already planning for major events in our Parish Calander. Looking ahead, we are currently planning for the

53rd Annual Arts in the Park, Richmond VA
Saturday, May 5th, 11am – 6pm
Sunday, May 6th, 11am – 5pm
 
Held in Byrd Park – 1301 Blanton Avenue, Richmond, VA
 
We have been blessed to participate in Arts-in-the-Park, Richmond’s “award winning…nationally-rated juried art show…showcasing more than 350 exhibitors from around the country who will be offering their work for sale” as custodians of all things parking for over 25 years.
 
The Creator Parking Crew has been a constant and confidence-building presence at the show for over two decades and we are recognized by vendors and visitors alike. In addition to the fun and comradery of the event, the opportunity to interact with hundreds of people, and the fact that we all get to play with walkie-talkies, Creator receives $4,500 as a gratuity for our service. Because of this last part (the $$ part) other organizations are always nipping at our heels trying to steal our position away.
 
Our Vestry has been calling each of you this week to establish a solid number of volunteers to confirm our service with the Arts-in-the-Park Association this Thursday! Don Lafoon, our illustrious Creator Parking Crew leader and liaison to the Association, needs right away the count of the number we have that are going to serve. There are several ways to notify Don of your commitment or your questions, you may email or call Don directly (804-347-3680) or contact your Vestry Person, email or call the Church Office, or come by the Office and leave us a note.
 
Shifts at Arts-in-the-Park include 4-hour blocks morning and afternoon on Saturday and Sunday. You can volunteer for one or all shifts as you feel called. Shift work includes: Directing cars to the parking areas, directing cars to parking spots, managing traffic flow and general community interaction (a smile and kind word witnessing to the love of God!)
 
There are two locations for parking, Dogwood Dell--at the Carillon, and at City Stadium--a satellite parking lot. There are positions where you can sit, stand, point, walk or run, and all in the company of your Creator Brothers and Sisters.
 
It is imperative that we affirm this Thursday our willingness and ability to staff this function. Please reach out to everyone you know, family members, friends, next door neighbors, perhaps members of an organization you belong to or a club you attend, teenagers and young adults are welcome! Remember, we need to band together to affirm our participation and secure our historic place in this event.  
 
Based on your response, we will fill in our sign-up boards which will be posted in the Church Narthex.
 
We look forward to hearing from you and preparing for our service at the “largest event in Richmond!”
 
I’ll be Parking in May at the…
 
53rd Annual Arts in the Park, Richmond VA
Saturday, May 5th, 11am – 6pm
Sunday, May 6th, 11am – 5pm
 
Held in Byrd Park – 1301 Blanton Avenue, Richmond, VA
 
Fr. Bill† ​