Women of Purpose

On Monday I had the privilege to host and attend the first ever Women of Purpose Founders' Luncheon in Grant County. This is group is raising funds to create an endowed fund that will provide for women and children in Grant County for years to come. The Women of Vision who attended the lunch donated $1000 plus their $100 annual voting donation. At the lunch the group brainstormed ideas for how to guide the first Request for Proposals. There was so many great ideas, it will be very hard to narrow the focus. All voting members then help further streamline what the RFPs will be specified to. From there the RFPs will be reviewed and money will be granted this fall. The Grant County of Women of Purpose is still accepting funds for Founders (Women of Vision) as well as voting members. There are even matching funds available for individuals or groups interested in becoming Founders. And don't let the name fool you - it is not restricted to women, men are very much welcome to donate! For more information, you can ask me or visit the Grant County Community Foundation website at http://www.grantccf.org/.

Sometimes the little things are so nice....

One of the things I have come to love about living in a small town is running errands. I can get several things crossed off my list in a matter of minutes because I don't have to fight traffic and crowds. For instance, this morning I left my house at 7:55, dropped my son off at school, dropped the phone bill off, went to the bank, and was back at my house working by 8:15. It happened again this afternoon. Left the house at 3:20, dropped a roaster off at the church, ran into the grocery store to get a few things for supper, enrolled my sons in gymnastics and soccer at the rec center, and picked my son up at 3:45. Bet all you urbanites can't top that!!! Just another luxury of living rural.

Russell Child Development Playgroup Picd

Russell Child Development

Today we went to the Grant County Library and participated in the Russell Child Development playgroup. They meet every first and third Thursday of the month from 10:00 am to 10:30. The library has Lapsit Story Hour following this from 10:30 to 11:00. It is a great time for kids ranging from 0 through 3 years. Lots of professionals from Russell Child Development are present and engage the kids in different activities that encourage development. My niece, KayLeigh, is visiting us in Ulysses and really enjoyed the playgroup.