You couldn’t ask for a better February day to “feel the Bern.”

Dozens turned out to Civic Center Park in St Joseph Saturday to enjoy spectacular weather, show support and enlist supporters for the presidential campaign of Sen. Bernie Sanders.

Derek Evans helped sign up donors and volunteers. He said the event sprang from a post on social media, and said he was delighted with the turnout, which exceeded the count on Facebook. We counted about 80 people ranging in age from grandparents to youngsters in strollers.

 

The group basked in sunshine and 70 degrees, drew campaign slogans in chalk on the sidewalk, and heard several speeches from supporters. Then they marched through the downtown area to the Tiger’s Den bookstore and bar at 519 Felix. There, Mr Evans said volunteers would get a snap training course and then strike out across the city canvassing for their candidate.

Organizers said the campaign plans to open an office in St Joseph, calling that a work in progress. The Missouri presidential preference primary is March 15.