How to Build Community is the title of a poster I've seen in a variety of places. It lists dozens of suggestions that would enrich any person's life and at the same time encourage common ground among neighbors. Among the many I admire and adhere to, some favorites are:
Turn off your TV
Greet people
Use the library
Share what you have
Start a tradition
Sing together

With every festival, coffeehouse or house concert, I experience a strong sense of community. Together the audience and performer use words, notes and a collective imagination to carry us to that place. It can occur at home, on the block, in a house of worship, around the campfire. Almost any song will do; give it a try; build community starting right at home.

"We are the words; we are the music. We are the thing itself."
- Virginia Woolf

Aug 31, 2008          11 AM - 5:30 PM

Fabulous Folk Festival in Bolton Landing Dan Berggren is joined by Peggy Lynn, Ed Lowman, Quickstep and Chris Shaw for the annual Labor Day Celebration at Rogers Park on Lake George. It's free - bring a blanket or lawn chair. Don't miss the special bag piper's welcome!