North Davis Communities That Care

BY VIVIANA FELIX

Something we cannot stress enough as a coalition is the importance of a caring and supportive adult in a child’s life. You may think that you do not have the skills or knowledge to be a mentor to a child. The truth is that not much is needed to be someone who listens, shares, and has fun. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah is a community mentoring program that matches an adult volunteer mentor to a child or adolescent to reduce problem behaviors and improve academic success, peer and family relationships, and self-confidence. North Davis Communities That Care Coalition supports this communitybased program because of the research behind the program proven to strengthen family connections and reduce low commitment to the school. A mentor is one of the best protections we can offer a child.

One-to-one matches are made based on the shared goals and interests of the child (little) and the adult volunteer (big) with the expectation that a caring and supportive relationship will develop. Each big and little participate in generalized activities related to their shared goals. Bigs meet with their little 3-5 hours per week for a minimum of 12 months. Mentors complete a thorough review process and are interviewed. Additionally, a case manager is assigned to each match to stay informed of the child’s experiences and to guide and advise the mentor.

Most bigs and littles are matched within their local community. As of right now, there are 17 littles waiting to be matched in Davis County.

Take this as your message to become someone’s mentor today—

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Contact Danielle Arana 801-395-4640

May Events

Schools

SYRACUSE HIGH

May 1: Spring Play 7 p.m.

May 2: Baseball 3:30 p.m.

Boys Tennis Clearfield 3:30 p.m.

Softball 3:30 p.m

Boys Lacrosse Davis 4:30 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse 4:30 p.m.

May 3: Baseball Weber 3:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer Layton 3:30 p.m.

Softball Herriman 3:30 p.m.

May 4-6: State Band Festival

May 4: Boys Tennis 3:30 p.m.

Softball Fremont 3:30 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse 4:30 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse Layton 4:30 p.m.

May 5: Baseball 3:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer Clearfield 3:30 p.m.

May 8: Baseball Farmington 3:30 p.m.

May 8-9: Girls Golf State

Tournament 8 a.m.

May 9: Baseball 3:30 p.m.

Softball Davis 3:30 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse 4:30 p.m.

Girls Lacrosse Roy 4:30 p.m.

May 10-11: Boys Tennis State Div. 3 p.m.

May 10-11: Track Region 1

Championships 3 p.m.

May 10: Baseball Farmington 3:30 p.m.

May 11-13: State Choir Festival SLC

May 12-13: Softball State 1st Rd. 4 p.m.

May 13: Boys Soccer State 1st Rd. 4 p.m.

May 16: State Baseball begins 4 p.m.

Boys/Girls Lacrosse State

Round 1 4 p.m.

Spring Choral Showcase 7 p.m.

May 17: Orchestra Concert 6 p.m.

May 18: 6A State Track 8 a.m.

6A State Boys Tennis

Liberty Park 10 a.m.

Spring Band Concert 4 p.m.

May 19-20: State Orchestra Festival

May 19: Theatre Senior

Showcase 7 p.m.

May 20: 6A State Track 8 a.m.

6A State Boy’s Tennis

Liberty Park 10 a.m.

Senior Cotillion 7 p.m.

May 23: Chamber Concert 7 p.m.

May 24: Graduation WSU 1 p.m.

May 26: Last day of school Early Out

SYRACUSE JR HIGH

May 1: North End Track Meet 2 p.m.

May 3-6: School Musical 6 p.m.

May 4: PTA meeting 2 p.m.

DAVIS COUNTY LIBRARY – Syracuse Branch

1875 S 2000 W Syracuse, UT • (801)-451-1850

Weekly Activities

Tuesdays: Story Time 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays: Story Time 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Fridays: Play & Learn 11 a.m.

ACTIVITIES

May 1: Make your own greeting cards All ages 6:30 p.m.

May 3: Game Night – Deal or No Deal All ages 6:30 p.m.

May 4: After Words Book Club The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Richardson. Adults/Teens 7 p.m.

May 9: 9th Grd. Eve of Excellence 6 p.m.

May 11: Band Final Concert 6 p.m.

May 12: Dist. Champ Track Meet 2 p.m.

May 17: Final Orchestra Concert 6 p.m.

May 18: End of Year Choir Concert 6 p.m.

May 26: Last day of school Early Out

LEGACY JR HIGH

May 1: North End Track Meet 2 p.m.

May 4: Spring Art Show 6 p.m.

May 5-6: Theater Performance 7 p.m.

May 8: 9th Grd. Recognition Night 7 p.m.

May 12: Dist Champ. Track Meet 2 p.m. Orchestra Concert 6:30 p.m.

May 15: Choir Concert 6 p.m.

May 17: Band Spring Concert 6 p.m.

May 18: Jazz Band at Lunch 12 p.m.

May 29: Memorial Day No School

SYRACUSE ARTS ACADEMY

May 15: Dance concert 7:30 p.m.

May 16: Choir Concert 7 p.m.

May 17: Orchestra Concert 6 p.m. Band Concert 7 p.m.

May 18: Guitar Concert 7 p.m.

May 23: School Day Concert 1 p.m.

Freshman Farewell 7 p.m.

May 25: Last Day of School Early Out

All library events are FREE

May 9, 23: Chess Night 6 p.m.

May 10: Book Bunch Beezus & Ramona by Beverly Cleary 4-6 grade 4 p.m.

May 11: LEGO @ the Library All ages 6:30 p.m.

May 15: Your Design Here Decorate a bookend for the Young Adult section. Teens 6:30 p.m.

Senior Events

Syracuse Community Center

1912 W 1900 S Syracuse, UT Call (801) 614-9660 #1 to register

May 2, 16: THINK TUESDAY

Play Mexican Train, Three to Kings, Tri-Ominos, Nada, and Yahtzee. Bring your favorite game. FREE 10 a.m.

May 10: Monthly Movie: A

Man Called Otto 1 p.m. Please call to sign up in advance.

May 16: Book Club 2 p.m. Meets at the Syracuse Library. Contact Judy Price 801-549-7210

May 11: Monthly Bus Trip

Tracy Aviary at Liberty Park. Bus will leave Community Center at 1 p.m. sharp. Call for reservations. $5

May 31: Seniors Lunch & Bingo 12 p.m. Chicken Caesar Salad. Must RSVP by noon on May 23. Bingo at 12:30 p.m. Suggested donation $3

SENIOR YOGA Tues & Thurs 8 a.m. $0.50 for age 50+ $1 for 60+ FREE with Membership

PICKLEBALL Tuesdays & Thursdays

9 a.m.- Noon Adults $2 Seniors $0.50 FREE with Membership

To learn more about activities for Senior Citizens, please stop by the Syracuse Community Center for a Senior Citizens Newsletter or visit www.syracuseut.gov

Fun Things To Do

Clearfield Community Concert

Band Welcoming new members! Rehearsals every Tuesday at Clearfield Community Art Center 7–8:30 p.m. Email clearfieldcommunityband@ gmail.com for more information

Clearfield Community Choir Rehearsals Wednesdays at Clearfield Community Art Center 7:15 – 8:30 p.m. Everyone welcome, ages 15+ Call (801) 525-2779 for more information.

Fridays: The Improvables Bountiful Davis Arts Center 9 p.m. Familyfriendly improv. Each show is custom-tailored to the audience that night, so you never know what to expect – and neither do we! $6

May 2-6: Simple Treasures

Mother’s Day Boutique Legacy Events Center. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. $5 grand opening, $1 afterward.

May 20: South Weber Model Railroad Club 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Canyon Meadows Park, South Weber. Hitch a ride on a 1 ½” scale model train! FREE

May 20: OAS Star Party Antelope Island State Park 6 p.m. Join the Ogden Astronomical Society for an evening of sun and star gazing. Free event, park entry fees apply.

May 31- June 3: Bountiful Chalk Art Festival Historic Main Street. Art, chalk drawings, food trucks. FREE

2-UPGRADE THE SPACES YOU USE THE MOST

Even small improvements and upgrades to your home can drastically change the way your spaces feel and function. Bathrooms and kitchens are likely where you spend the most time, so prioritizing home upgrades in these areas will have the biggest impact.

Installing new appliances can give your kitchen an upgrade, but if you’re working with a smaller budget, start with the most updated fixture and replace them one at a time. A fresh coat of paint and a set of new rugs is a quick an inexpensive way to freshen up a space, and replacing faucets and towel holders can also kick the aesthetic up a notch in your hightraffic spaces.

3-CURB APPEAL

Landscaping is one of the best ways to improve your home’s exterior. From adding new mulch to garden beds to hiring an arborist to trim overgrown trees, or a landscaping architect to help plan an attractive and functional outdoor space. Some additional exterior improvements that can increase your home’s curb appeal, as well as its overall value is replacing or restoring rooves, rain gutters, and garage doors. Painting the front door, pressure washing walkways, and replacing outdated house numbers are all easy and inexpensive ways to ramp up your home’s aesthetic. Whether you’re adding custom window coverings, replacing a bathroom sink, or installing a new fence, each step you take to improve and upgrade the space where you live makes it feel a little more like home.

BY CINDY JONES