Fender’s owner Melissa Reeder, uses a broom handle to push rainwater out of the patio roofing at Saturday’s United Way kickoff concert event. Earlier in the day, there was fun for kids downtown at the splashpad, but the evening brought more water than anyone wanted. ZACH TAYLOR/Special
Solo artist and sound engineer Reece Watson smiles as he entertains folks in Fender’s Alley with country hits at Saturday night’s event. ZACH TAYLOR/Special
Albert Averhoff helps Fender’s employees dry off tables and chairs, and wrings out his rag afterward. ZACH TAYLOR/Special
