Editor,

Kudos to Langley, the Langley Main Street Association and especially Rene Neff and Colin Campbell.

On Saturday, Sept. 13, I had the pleasure of participating in Langley’s first Arts Alive event. My station was located outside Brackenwood Gallery in one of the sunniest places on the island that day.

Although I have participated in similar events in other towns, I have never observed so many happy appreciators of the arts. Yes, the weather that day helped, yet the awesome crowds were present from before I had a chance to setup my portable woodworking bench until nearly an hour after the scheduled end. I was mobbed, queried, complimented and so invigorated that I am planning on creating new work to show in 2015.

Based upon the success of this year’s event, I can only hope that Langley’s Arts Alive will continue for many years. I look forward to next year’s celebration of arts and commit to being there, but with a bit of sun block.

Regards,

GARY LEAKE

Coupeville