Valentines Day is just around the corner – love is in the air.
It's the perfect time to focus on what we love about ourselves – what makes each one of us unique and wonderful.
All too often negative voices fill my mind saying I am not measuring up to expectations – that I am not enough.
I love what Dieter F. Uchtdorf has to say about that.
“God is fully aware that you and I are not perfect.
Let me add: God is also fully aware that the people you THINK are perfect are not.
And yet we spend so much time and energy comparing ourselves to others – usually comparing our weaknesses to their strengths. This drives us to create expectations for ourselves that are impossible to meet. As a result, we never celebrate our good efforts because they seem to be less than what someone else does.”
So today I am going to celebrate my good efforts.
I need to remember:
“He who created and knows the stars knows you and your name – you are the daughters of His kingdom.
-Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Upcoming Events/Field Trips:
From the Idaho State Historical Museum:
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The Peregrine Fund’s World Center for Birds of Prey, located at: 5668 W. Flying Hawk Ln. is offereing an affordable day of fun and educational programs focused on conserving birds of prey.
Family Field Trip Day will be Saturday and Sunday, Feb 20-21, from 10 am to 4 pm. Visitors will see live bird demonstrations, participate in family-friendly crafts and activities, and enjoy spending time outdoors on the scenic interpretive trail. Idaho Power will be on hand to talk energy efficiency and to screen their movie, 'Wings', about raptor conservation in Idaho. Movie will be shown at 1pm each day.Kids (16 and under) will be admitted free of charge! Regular admission rates will apply to adults. As always, members are admitted free.
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21 February 2016 — Family Field Trip Weekend Location: The World Center for Birds of Prey Day two of Family Field Trip Weekend.
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9 March 2016 — Homeschool Day
Location: World Center for Birds of Prey
Intro to Raptors Emphasizing Wildlife Conservation. Open to homeschoolers of all ages.
Morning session 10:30 -12pm
Afternoon session 1:30-3pm
Cost $3 per person, registration required. Contact Tate Mason, tmason@peregrinefund.org 208-362-8259.
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19 March 2016 — Scout Saturday
Location: World Center for Birds of Prey
Join the World Center for Birds of Prey to work on your badges by learning about the adaptations and habitats of birds of prey. Scout-specific scavenger hunts will be available for Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Cub Scouts. Scouts and leaders in uniform will receive a $3 admission rate. Regular admission rates apply to non-uniformed attendees. Information: 362-8259 or tmason@peregrinefund.org.
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13 April 2016 — Homeschool Day
Location: World Center for Birds of Prey
Intro to Raptors Emphasizing Wildlife Conservation. Open to homeschoolers of all ages.
Morning session 10:30 -12pm; Afternoon session 1:30-3pm
Cost $3 per person, registration required. Contact Tate Mason, tmason@peregrinefund.org 208-362-8259.
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DHSA Couples Date Night - Friday, Feb. 26th
Gather with old and new friends for a wonderful date night! Join the group for dinner AND comedy - or just choose one.
Dinner: Andrades in Boise 5:30 pm - 4903 W. Overland Rd
-Wonderful Mexican restaurant - such a great atmosphere inside. The owner has hand-made all the tiled tables and taken great pride in the authenticity and deliciousness of the experience.
https://www.facebook.com/AndradesRestaurant
Then ComedySportz - 7:30 pm - arrive as early as 7pm (some shows sell out)- 4619 Emerald St, Boise, ID 83706
Ticket purchase available online. ComedySportz is improvisational comedy played as a sport. Two teams of professional comedians compete for laughs and points. At the end of the night, only one team heads home victorious. Family friendly.
Classes, Co-ops, and Learning Opportunities:
Teen Classic Book Club: This month’s book is The Virginian by Owen Wister. Date and time TBA. For more information, contact Melissa Wolfe at rdjazzer@yahoo.com
Principles of Liberty Colloquium: A community book club
We are excited to announce the re-formation of our dynamic and engaging book group, dedicated to studying the principles of liberty, moderated by Warren Wing. We moderated this at our house for over three years before Warren had to take jobs around the world to provide for our family. We invite parents and grandparents and other adults to join us and to bring any of your mature young adults. We encouarge and thrive on the perspectives of persons from different generations and life experiences.
Our first book will be The Abolition of Man by C. S. Lewis. We will discuss the ideas about where principles come from, are they important, and what could happen if they are ignored. Can principles evolve? Do we really understand and live by the principles we espouse?
Our first monthly meeting will take place on Saturday, March 5th at 7:00pm. Please contact Kimberly at sosiouxmeto@msn.com for location.
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