Just a few nights ago, the Grove City Chamber had a wonderful reception in the Career Academy Cafe. For those who didn't know it, they offer walk in dining opportunities Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at Jazz Street Cafe.   The head chef used to work at Brio, so you know the food is good.  (Here is a link to the School and the Culinary arts program. http://www.swcs.us/buildings/SWCAWeb/%20At ) At the same time, Southwestern City Schools was having "Reflections" display and judging.  I am a member of the Grove City Chamber, Realtor who needs to network, and the chairperson for my daughters' school, and my two girls had artwork on display.  So of course I was there.

For those that don't know, National PTA hosts a program called Reflections where they ask school aged children to create art around a central theme.  This year's theme was "I can make a difference by..."  I was bursting with pride when I saw their two pieces of art as they were preparing them for the show.  My oldest painted a home with two cars in the driveway and two people on the sidewalk.  One asked the other, "Why aren't you taking your car?"  The response was "If I walk more and drive less, I can save the world from global warming."  (Never mind that my real estate vehicle is an SUV.)  The other daughter painted a girl helping a boy who had fallen on the playground. The winners from the local judging will advance to state and then national judging.  No news yet who will advance to the next round.  Good luck to all of you.

I am proud of my girls for participating, as I am proud of all the other students who took the time to create art that wasn't a part  of a school grade, but art with a message.  You should have seen some of the talent we have in our school system.  I am also proud of the fine work and quality food that the students in the culinary arts program produced for us.  Delicate deserts, tasty appetizers and a wonderful punch.  I even spoke to a young man who dreams of having his own coffee shop some day with his father.  That will wait, right now he is looking forward to creating a beautiful wedding cake for a lucky couple.  If you have an upcoming envent, the culinary arts department offers catering services as well.