Another Supper

Garlic and tomatoes. That's what it smelled like when I opened the door. Red and pink balloons greeted us, as did two volunteers who kindly told us that would be "Ten dollars, please."

Community supper for a good cause brings
community members together.

Another community supper for another great cause, this time for a community preschool of which we are alumni.

I am continuing to wrap my head around community, what it looks like, and what it is. It's difficult to define in one word, but if it could be done the word would be people, or maybe eating.

But eating can be done alone, whereas people are never too far away, and when they are gathered together it can be called community. And when they are gathered for a similar goal or a singular purpose, that seems even more like a community.

Our purpose was to raise a bit of cash for a wonderful school that serves preschool age children and their families in our county. The dinner draws parents, grandparents, friends, and of course, children.

The dessert table was a delight of pink and red frosting topped with heart candies, rainbow jimmies, and paper heart flags. It is almost Valentine's day, and what a way to show our love for the school, the teachers, and students, and our community.

There was a raffle prize table filled with gift certificates to the hardware store, restaurants, a gardening basket, and a chocolate basket, and more. Buy your tickets, pick your favorite chances, and drop the tickets in a bag. We didn't win, but that's not really the point.

Even though we are 4 years out of attending preschool, I love to attend this community event. The teachers and staff can see how their former student has grown, and he (my child) can stay connected  to the people who first formed his idea of leaving home and Mama's lap. We see former classmates and their parents, and we can catch up with current attending families who we know.

Community is about people, and community suppers are just one way we celebrate each other.

Besides who can resist a $5-a-head spaghetti supper?

Who can resist a $5 spaghetti supper?