"It Takes a Village to Raise the Roof" is the first annual Gala for this worthy non profit organization.  I will be participating in the event by donating one of my original paintings for the Auction.  There will be a live band and food and drinks.  See above site and phone no. for tickets. 

St. Andrew’s Village is a faith-based, mixed-use Village community where both adults with developmental disabilities and non-disabled individuals can live, work, worship, and socialize throughout their lifelong journey. Born of a partnership between parents and regional community members to provide for adults with special needs, St. Andrew's will be the first com­munity of its kind in the state of Louisiana. The development is scheduled to break ground in 2010 with eight village homes. The community will also include a clinic, an athletic facility, a chapel, stores and restaurants which will facilitate employment of adults with disabilities and create positive interactions with the residents of Abita Springs. 

     Guest Speaker for the event is Chef John Besh!   I've been invited to be one of the guest artists
     and will be displaying several pieces of my original art works which will be for sale at the event.