If You Can't Find Contacts, Join an Environmental Group and Hang Out at City Hall

Thursday things got better. I befriended the leader of a local environmental group called Avalon Beautiful. She introduced me to a high school kid named Joe who was helping her stuff envelopes at City Hall for community service hours. I talked to Joe about my project... he seemed somewhat interested (although I get the feeling that he only wants to help because he knows I'm old enough to buy him alcohol...) but I got his phone #, so I consider it a success. After meeting Joe, I was introduced to a woman named Jennifer who grew up on the island and now spends all her time working with kids. She works for the day care, organizes the youth activities, and teaches 7th grade. Jennifer agreed to let me tag along and photograph some upcoming activities and she also introduced me to Sean. Sean is the writer/director/choreographer of the seasonal plays put on by the kids. I asked Sean if I could come backstage and take photos during a dress rehearsal of this weekend's play. He said yes.