Friday, May 13, 2011

Roller Hockey is an indoor sport worth checking out

Tomorrow there are three Roller Hockey games.


YMCA teams play at Skateland in Olympia. 


  


Local boys & girls ages 7-18 have been playing Roller Hockey here for at least the past 7 years.  Fall, Winter & Spring sessions through the YMCA youth programs with scholarships available. 

Giving up and Moving on?

 If you see a suspected runaway in your area, do not hesitate to contact authorities and get the word out! Would you consider posting flyers in your vehicle or bag and having your cell ready to discretely take a photo for confirmation and help in locating these loved ones? 


No school, no work, no home. 


Where do they hang out and spend thier days? 

        The mall
        The bus station
        The park
        The library
hotels, homeless shelters, camp sites


Consider those who get booted out or take off before age 20, some with babies living in motor homes along the streets:


Where do they eat, sleep and wash up?
What do they learn from one another? 
Why is this so common today? 


Unemployed and Drop out rates for teens in Thurston County


http://www.indicatorsnorthwest.org/DrawRegion.aspx?RegionID=53067&IndicatorID=21


http://www.indicatorsnorthwest.org/DrawRegion.aspx?RegionID=53067&IndicatorID=22




Meaningful, supervised & accessible after school & summer options for young people make a huge difference.  


Ways to facilitate loving, safe and positive reconciliation with family makes our community stronger. 


What are your ideas?