Archive for April, 2010
Bloomsday!
Less than 48 hours and the first of the runners will make their way along the course. Starting downtown, racing through the historic West Central Neighborhood, and of course, Doomsday Hill. Let’s have a look at this great race that brings so many diverse people to our city.
Race: 34th Annual Lilac Bloomsday Run
Length: 12 Km (7.46 mi.)
Course: Road course through Spokane, WA
Date: Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
Runners: Approximately 50,000.
Elite Division Racers: 32 Male, 19 Female
Wheelchair Elites: 37 Male, 11 Female
The Annual Lilac Bloomsday Run is held on the first Sunday in May in Spokane. In addition to the elite division, there are other divisions of runners, joggers, walkers, and strollers. The weather for this year’s race forecasts rain in the afternoon but the bulk of the racers should stay dry. Get out there and cheer them on!
May is National Foster Care Month!
Next month foster parents, relative caregivers, mentors, advocates, and social workers will come together to celebrate National Foster Care Month (NFCM). These individuals work tirelessly for the 463,000 children who are currently in foster care to ensure they have a safe and happy life that every child deserves. NFCM seeks to salute their great work which enables children to safely reunite with their parents, be cared for by relatives, or be adopted by loving families. NFCM was started in 1988, initially created to recognize the selfless work of individuals who devote their time and energy to children in foster care. NFCM went on to focus on raising awareness about older children in foster care. Casey Family Programs, along with 20 organizations, coordinates the NFCM effort each year.
“We call on all Americans to do something positive that will change a lifetime for a youth in foster care in their own community. Success stories come about when someone takes the time to offer comfort, provide support, give advice, or simply share a milestone moment with a youngster enduring a difficult family situation.” Visit www.fostercaremonth.org to learn about ways to get involved in your community!
Source: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute • www.ccainstitute.org
Happy Earth Day!
One way to celebrate Earth Day is to plant trees. That is what our family is doing today. It is a great way to teach our 10 children that are still living at home the importance of the environment.
Following are some other tips on how you might celebrate Earth Day. Some tips are not just for today, but are ways to change your lifestyle to one that is more environmentally friendly.
- Join in on an Earth Day project near you. Check your local news outlets for what is going on in your area.
- Support your downtown businesses. This is one way to help curb urban sprawl, which destroys wildlife habitat, farmland, and open space.
- Buy a few large reusable shopping bags and remember to take them along when you do your grocery shopping.
- Quit using herbicides, pesticides, and chemical fertilizers.
- Walk instead of drive, every chance you get. As you walk, observe the life around you – birds, insects, trees, flowers, even those plants we call weeds.
Field Trip
St. Mary’s field trip to Jundt Art Museum at Gonzaga University. Kianna is 2nd from the right, and Devontay is 4th from the right. The tall guy in the middle is famous G.U. Senior basketball guard Matt Bouldon.
Foster Parent Association of Spokane
The Foster Parent Association of Spokane is dedicated to supporting foster parents in Region 1 of Washington State. They provide support, education, and recruitment services to create a better environment for our children.
Upcoming Events:
May 1 – Annual Carousel party put on by Latah Creek at Riverfront Carousel in the morn15th Annual FP Caregiver Carousel Party; Riverfront Park; 9 – 10:30 a.m. Call Laurie 363-3523 for more info or email: pall300@dshs.wa.gov
May 22 – Annual FP Caregiver Appreciation Dinner for Spokane County caregivers; Spokane First Nazarene Church; 5 – 9 p.m. For more information contact Laurie at 363-3523 or email: pall300@dshs.wa.gov
To learn more about Foster Parent Association of Spokane, visit their website at www.fpas.org.
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