Banning, CA: Market Night Returns

Banning Chamber of Commerce held their first Banning Market Night since the Coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of such large public gatherings. By all appearances yesterday’s event was a success: Most wore face coverings as mandated due to a recent spike in Covid-19 cases and appeared to enjoy being able to escape their homes for something pleasurable, not simply necessary, such a trip to a store buy groceries and of course toilet paper.

I used the event to get out to make some new contacts and flex my photo muscles. Except for a six-week stint as an essential worker in an Amazon warehouse during half of April and most of May, and occasional trips for groceries and home improvement supplies, I too have pretty much stayed home these last few months. As a result, haven’t picked up a camera much, so it felt good to sling a couple over my shoulders, meet some new people and exercise my photo eye again.