Community Involvement

Community Involvement

The Twin Bridges Community Association recently posted this quote on their Facebook page:  “Heroes are not giant statues framed against a red sky.  They are people who say:  This is my community, and it’s my responsibility to make it better.”  ~Tom McCall, Oregon Governor, 1967-1975~

The Mission Statement of the Twin Bridges Community Association:  “The TBCA, a not-for-profit organization, strives to enhance the lives of people who call Twin Bridges ‘home’ as well as those who visit, through beautification efforts, promoting our amenities, planning and supporting healthy events and activities that provide economic growth and entertainment for the community.”  Since 2010, this completely volunteer organization has been responsible for Floating Flotillas and Fish Fantasies festivities as well as the Twin Bridges Christmas Stroll.  This community organization beautifies our small town Main Street with Fall-themed decorations, Christmas decorations, flower box benches (with help from the Twin Bridges school) and, with help from the Town of Twin Bridges, blue and gold banners attached to our street lights.  The TBCA supports the River’s Edge Gallery – a non-profit gallery that often offers classes and workshop in various art media, the Twin Bridges Farmer’s Market, and Cruz by the River Car Show.  Other events cultivated by the TBCA include a Fall Festival and Wine Tasting Fundraiser. 

Born from the Horizons project of the Northwest Area Foundation, this organization – like many others in the Ruby Valley, is running low on volunteers.  All our community organizations need more bodies in order to continue their efforts.  The Greater Ruby Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture (GRVCCA) that connects Ruby Valley businesses and provides support to businesses, community organizations, and events is also in desperate need of volunteers.  The Main Street Improvement Team and Jackson’s Garden of Sheridan need volunteers. 

You are apart of your community, not separate from it.  Take a few minutes to look at your time budget and calculate exactly how much time you have to donate to your community (thereby making it more beautiful, fun and lively).  How do you want to help your community?  Then seek out the appropriate contacts.  If you have one day a year that you and your family could give the gift of your time to your community that you love, perhaps you can help with set-up or clean up of one of our festivities.  Maybe you want to help plant flowers for Main Street. Share your thoughts, the gift of your input is just as valuable as your ability to help put up or take down decorations. 

We live in a beautiful place among caring neighbors and friends.  Become apart of your community, give input, enjoy the events and amenities.  Share your ideas on Facebook (you can find me there at www.facebook.com/SustainablySadie).  Thanks for reading and participating! 

Twin Bits

The Ruby Valley Foundation is sponsoring an event facilitated by Carol Delisi:  “Collaborating to Enhance the Quality of Life in the Ruby Valley.”  Please join the conversation April 2^nd at the Episcopal Parish Hall in Sheridan, 5:30 pm.  Hors D’oeuvres provided.  If you have any questions, suggestions, or thoughts about our community organizations please check out this interactive event. 

The next TBCA meeting will be Friday March 22^nd at The Old Hotel, 8:30 am.  Contact TBCA chair Paula Kinoshita, 684-5959.

TB Sophomores will be displaying their Big Read Projects during Teacher Conferences, March 14th, 1 pm to 8 pm.  

From TBS Calendar:

Wed March 13:  HS Academic Olympics @ MSU

Thurs March 14:  Early Out, 12:30 pm; Parent-Teacher conferences 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm; VFW mtg @ MT Room, 7:30pm; Book Fair and Industrial Arts Silent Auction during conferences; Industrial Arts Silent Auction

Friday March 15:  NO SCHOOL—March break

Mon March 18:  Trailblazers 4-H mtg, 7 pm @ Lunch Room

Tues March 19:  Reg. School Board Mtg @ MT Room, 7 pm.

Thurs March 21: Tentative Ski Day

Friday March 22:  Jr Hi Band Festival @ Phillipsburg

Sat. March 23:  Ruby Valley Prom @ Sheridan, 8 pm to Midnight, Grand March @ 8:30pm; Madison Country March Madness Basketball Tourney @ both TB gyms

March 28- April 1:  No School, Easter Vacation

I am here to promote activities and events in the Ruby Valley.  Please contact me at sustainablysadie@hotmail.com, call me at 684-5222 or snail mail: P.O. Box 491, 59754.