Sustainably Sadie
Sustainable Community: Volunteerism
Volunteer plants offer themselves up to the world in surprising locations. It’s like finding hidden treasure, those free herbs, vegetables, flowering treasures that enrich our garden bounty. Perhaps instead of looking at volunteerism as a prison sentence, liken yourself to those surprising, beneficial, low-cost volunteer plants, popping up in a surprising and appreciated fashion.
There will always be a need for volunteers. School boards, city councils, fire departments, search and rescue, senior centers, libraries, community gardens, community organizations, and chambers of commerce (to name a few, add to this list at www.sustainablysadie.blogpost.com) need people, need bodies to make these organizations work.
Serve your time, do your part, and show gratitude to those people who give their time and energy. It’s hard to give your time if you feel that people only complain to you.
Don’t give all of yourself away. Those who do volunteer easily get offered up and asked after for every enterprise. Save time for your family and yourself but if you have the time to give, enrich your life with public service. Teach your children through example. Encourage the younger generation. Trade organizations, 4-H, youth sports and activities, local/ state government, hospitals, and church groups need volunteers to serve. “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” If you don’t like the way an organization runs, make changes by working from within the system.
Create a time budget; using info from your daily planner, assess your monthly calendar—maybe you have 5 hours a month to donate. Perhaps the time is right for you to sink those roots deep into the local community, pop up in an unexpected venue and give yourself up to the greater good. Volunteering is good for the soul.
And to those who serve, thank you for all your hard work and donated time.
Twin Bits
The February Deborah’s Art Wall artist at the Twin Bridges Public Library is Chuck Oppegard, specializing in small home accessories and gift items. Each piece is selected for its unique character, rustic features and is individually hand crafted. You can find his work locally at the Rivers Edge Gallery in Twin Bridges, MT and the Galloping Horse in Dillon, MT. Oppegard’s Art Reception is Friday, Feb. 24th 4 pm to 5:30 pm.
2012 Lenten Breakfast Schedule
Feb. 29 - Christ Episcopal Church, Sheridan
Mar. 07- St. Mary’s, Laurin
Mar. 14- Dayspring Church 3648 Hwy 287, Sheridan
Mar. 21- Notre Dame, Twin Bridges
Mar. 28- New Beginnings, Sheridan
Ruby Valley residents gather on Wednesdays during Lent to receive words of encouragement and challenge from local ministers and lay people. This has been, and continues to be, a very ecumenical gathering. Every one is welcome regardless of their personal religious convictions. Breakfast is scheduled early, 6:30 a.m., so that folks can make it to work on time.
A basket will be available each Wednesday for those who would like to donate non-perishable items or money to the local food bank.
If you need a ride to the breakfast, you may call Carol Braach, 842-5521, or Carol Wilcox, 684-5142. If you would like to offer rides, please let Carol Braach or Carol Wilcox know.
From TBS Calendar:
Feb. 22 to 25: BB Divisional Tournament, Butte
Wed. Feb. 22: Spring Picture Day; Rotary Presentation for Community, 6:30 pm, MT Room, Biologist Bruce Smith, “Where Elk Roam;”
Fri. Feb. 24: Butte Symphony Concert for 5th & 6th Grades @ Mother Lode in Butte
Tues. Feb. 28: Community Blood Drive (MT Room); Softball Mtg w/ Coach, Main Gym, 12:15pm
Wed. Feb. 29: County Spelling Bee in Virginia City; PTO Book Exchange
Thurs. March 1: Regional Science Fair @ Butte MAC ctr (5th – 8th Grades)
Sat. March 3: Lil’ Guy Wrestling Tourney (MP & Main Gym)
March 1 to 3: Boys’ State C Basketball Tourney, Billings
March 8 to 10: Girls’ State C Basketball Tourney, Great Falls
Sarah Miller, 531-1422, sustainablysadie@hotmail.com, www.sustainablysadie.blogspot.com
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