One month down

We must remember that the folks that are out there in the trenches trying to keep us safe have a thankless job. We must ask ourselves: Would we want to be out in the frigid temperatures in charge of decisions as to whether our family, friends and neighbors are going to be safe if they travel during a snowstorm or shortly, thereafter?

I answer “NO” to that question. I hope that you will, too! Going forward, be courteous, understanding and if someone gets it wrong, remember they did not mean to get it wrong.

They did their best with the information that was in front of them. Stay safe, stay warm.

I leave you with… “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” – The 14th Dalai Lama

Here is what is happening around your neighborhood –

Fundraising Dinner

Take a winter break and join The Fairmont Field Club for their annual fundraising elimination dinner on Feb. 1. Social hour, 5 p.m.; Dinner/Drawing: 6 p.m. There will be boards and 50/50 available. $100 per ticket, $150 per couple. Message: ffclub1912@gmail.com to purchase tickets.

Galentine’s Paint Night

The Marion County Family Resource & Support Network is proud to invite you to a special meeting for our Happy Mamas — a Galentine’s Paint Night on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 5 p.m. The evening will offer: DIY painting with instructions from our personal artist Ms. Emily, light dinner & refreshments, community & connection with other local moms and it is completely Free! Location: Marion County Family Resource & Support Network, 200 Fairmont Ave, Suite 106, Fairmont. Inquire at: www.marioncountyfrn.com.

Enter through the back door of our building, turn left, and our office is at the end of the hallway.

Designer Bag/Device Bingo

Fairmont Catholic will hold a Designer Bag & Device Bingo, Sunday, Feb. 16 at Knights of Columbus, Mary Lou Retton Drive, Fairmont. Doors open at noon, Early Bird begins at 12:30. Tickets: $25, in advance; $30, at door. Tickets can be purchased through PayPal: apridecrc@aol.com or Venmo: @Courtney-Pallotta-2

Fairmont Little League

Registration is OPEN! Registration is done online at www.fairmontlittleleague.us. Registration price also includes uniform jersey & hat. Sibling Discount — you will see a $10 discount per child after the first full price registration. Baseball divisions available: ages four & up (Jr & Sr league are open again this year as well). Softball is available for the ages 6-12. This year coach pitch will be ages 6-8 and player pitch ages 9-12. For more information, email: bhankinsfll@gmail.com