Groundbreaking Ceremony In Action
The rain did not seem to dampen the spirits of those in attendance for the unique groundbreaking ceremony including speeches, activities, and great food. Photographed by Rebecca Schleuger Valadao
- Guests enjoy appetizers, drinks, and conversation at the groundbreaking ceremony
- A child enjoys a chair at the groundbreaking ceremony
- Shari Hrdina, Chaden Halfhill, Jordan Vaughn, and James McCain converse before the groundbeaking ceremony begins
- A child seems to listen intently as the ceremony continues
- Green & Main promotional cards and wristbands were available for guests at the groundbreaking ceremony
- Appetizers were provided by Fresh Cafe located in West Des Moines
- The front of the building, including SCAVO community art panels, is shown from a downward angle
- Site source separation of materials is illusrated by recycling carts
- A child collects the loose soil for tree planting
- A child begins to dig in the ground for the official groundbreaking
- Willowsong Midwifery Owner Cosette Boone prepares for the ceremony to begin
- A large amount of guests gather for the groundbreaking ceremony as the speech begins
- Guests gather under the tent as the groundbreaking ceremony begins
- Green & Main Developr Chaden Halfhill speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony
- Guests listen as the mission of Green & Main is explained at the groundbreaking ceremony
- Shovels lined up outside the building at 800 19th Street
- Suzet Nelson and Chaden Halfhill gather around while Jean Danielson gives a speech