This year’s PeaceRoots Alliance gig was a lovely celebration of the connection we’ve felt for more than 50 years. We were able to make donations to five charitable causes:

• Plenty International‘s Karen’s Soy Dairy in Guatemala City
• Plenty International‘s Pine Ridge Garden Project
• More Than Warmth, providing quilts to children in need
• World Central Kitchen
• Sonoma-Marin Food Bank

Our dessert contest was a great success, with these winners:

• Chocolate Cherry Almond Mousse Pie (First place) Julia Schweitzer
• Lemon Olive Oil Cornmeal Cake (Second place) Elizabeth Fleming
• Blueberry Skillet Cake (Third place) Nancy Housel
• Apple Pie (Honorable Mention) Joan Levin

Derek Hlady won the quilt raffle.

Everyone had a good time, with many comments about the loving vibe that pervaded the celebration. We’re all looking forward to doing it again next year!