So the South Eastman Home Show at the Niverville Heritage Centre has come and gone.
Quickly, I might add.
What does the Home Show have to do with our local Drop-In, you ask?
Well, we're still trying to figure that one out.
What we do know is that we were invited by Town Council member, John Falk and Credit Union to take up a complimentary booth for non-profits. So we said yes.
Yes to what...we weren't sure. But we showed up with some limited "eye candy" such as signed merchandise from the professionals we have brought to Niverville over the last few years (Project 86, Brian Welch, Zac Archuleta, Brian Sumner...) as well as skateboard paraphernalia, videos, and a videogame system for kids (and some adults) to play.
I think most importantly we brought ourselves.
Although it was an extra 18 hours of exhibit-manning on top of our busy week, we were able to connect with many people, young and old, as well as other businesses and exhibitors whom we would have never had such an opportunity to do so. I remember having talks with a young boy about 7 years old with a thick English accent who wanted to become a skateboarder. Also talked to a professional MMA instructor (Mixed Martial Arts) and how that's affecting youth culture, as well as a good old-fashioned talk with a senior lady (probably in her 90's) about how we can best impact our youth. So it's probably safe to say that it was worthwhile.
We're so thankful for the community of Niverville, for each one of you "Nivervillains" who contribute to make this place great. Us Drop-In folk are walking proof of this...a self-sufficient, sustainable community ministry reaching to many youth in the margins.
Thank you, Niverville.
May many more who come to live in this town come alongside the Drop-In vision!
(2 of our most adorable visitors at the Home Show)
