On June 21, 2009, gardeners from the English Cave Community Garden hosted a party for over 100 neighbors in the Benton Park Neighborhood to celebrate the summer solstice. The party was held both in the community garden and at the nearby home of Sandy and Bob LaRouche, whose home was also used as a gathering spot. Entertainment included burning Christmas tree conifers and an effigy in the Celestial Theatre, and photographs were taken by several volunteer photographers. All who attended had a great time at the Midsummer's Night Dream themed event.

2. On Saturday night-Sunday morning, June 21, 2009 gardeners from the English Cave Community Garden prepared a spectacular party in the garden for friends and neighbors from the Benton Park Neighborhood. The garden is a project of the Benton Park Neighborhood Association. We were also able to use Sandy and Bob LaRouche's house as a gathering spot near the garden and celebrated her 70 th birthday on June 23rd. Some 100 folks attended this Solstice-oriented event and it was a Midsummer's Night Dream indeed!! As part of the party the Celestial Theatre burned some conifers associated with Christmas time and in part donated by gardener Daven Schanshe. Marian Amies made a nice rag doll burnable effigy for Sandy. The photographers were: Marshal Lukens,Randy Kramer, Max Gersh and Bob LaRouche. We thank the volunteers associated with this great party and a great time was had by all. For more info about the photos or the event please contact Sandy LaRouche at 314-776-3997 or Bill Kranz, slide-show author, at 314-517-8322.