After weeks of work by our families and friends, the Hope Takes Root fundraiser is upon us.

If you forgot to RSVP and still want to come this evening, "there’s always room for one more." Please drop in at Veteran’s Memorial Hall at 100 East Street in Auburn.

For those of you who can’t make it, or the many of you well outside the 530/916 area, I’ll do my best to post a few photos throughout the evening via Twitter.

Another great way you can "join us" in spirit? Donate to this incredible cause.

And a very happy 30th birthday to my sweetheart – I’m amazed to see the impact she is having on changing the world!