Junkie fest 2020 is Cancelled

Hello everyone.

Unfortunately, I am announcing that, as of about an hour ago, the July Junkie fest 2020 event has been cancelled.

My venue contacted me and based on the predictions that this viral outbreak will likely not be contained until late summer, have cancelled almost all events through the summer.  The State of Minnesota has closed all bars and restaurants, and has issued the recommendation that all non-essential gatherings of 10 or more people be cancelled.

I have already discussed some possible dates for Junkie fest 2021 with my coordinator, but we will not be making a commitment until we see how these next several weeks progress.  

It's absolutely surreal.  

I am just heartbroken for all of the families and businesses, both small and large, that will suffer such a financial toll from the closures needed to slow this outbreak.  However, I guess I'd rather overreact on the side of safety of the public, than not take this seriously enough and lose many of the people I love.  Please do what you can to help support these businesses and workers whose places of employment have closed.  And send up some good thoughts and prayers for the health and safety of those who are our essential workers, such as healthcare providers, emergency service workers, and grocery/goods suppliers and store clerks.  

I hope that all of you are safe, and healthy and stay that way.  Life is precarious, so love each other  (Just from six feet away; and no more than 10 at a time, ok?).

Take care of yourselves, and I'll see you online in Stamp Junkies! 

Chris