History at Fun Fair in Mount Vernon
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History at Fun Fair in Mount Vernon

Nancy Mason, oldest of nine children of Virginia statesman George Mason and portrayed by retired history teacher Janis Harless, speaks to those attending the St. Luke’s Craft and Family Fun Fair on Saturday, Sept. 8.

Nancy Mason, oldest of nine children of Virginia statesman George Mason and portrayed by retired history teacher Janis Harless, speaks to those attending the St. Luke’s Craft and Family Fun Fair on Saturday, Sept. 8. Photo by Jerry Fill.

Monday, September 17, 2018

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Photo by Jerry Fill

Dan Babiec of Olde Alexandria Woodworx shows one of his handcrafted cutting boards at the entrance to the Craft and Family Fun Fair.

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Photo by Jerry Fill

Knitted and crocheted fashion accessories; upcycled and recycled home décor by Stephanie Steinmetz.

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Photo by Jerry Fill

“Meraki” made by Sharon Brown.

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Photo by Jerry Fill

Scott Solak and Heather Capozzi, brother and sister selling their mom’s art (Thomasetta Solak). Proceeds donated to scholarship fund.

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Photo by Jerry Fill

Stanley Orkowski selling handcrafted woodwork products.

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Photo by Jerry Fill

Volunteers Cristin Reeder and Archer Heinzen for Co-partners of Compesinas which provides small grants to partner organizations (groups of women) in different countries who run dressmaking classes, ESL classes, basic computer skills, and hairdressing /cosmetology classes. These activities are concentrated in Guatemala and El Salvador and supervised by Co-partners of Compesinas. See www.copartners.org.

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