Friends of the Anza Community Library announce Lego drive

Diane Sieker Staff Writer

Friends of the Anza Community Library announced they will be hosting a Lego drive to collect the building toys so children can use them to learn colors, problem solving and more at the Anza Community Library.

The project follows the example of many other regional libraries in making Legos available as a teaching tool to encourage youngsters to learn and have fun at the same time.

“Our local library needs your gently used or even brand new Lego sets and unique pieces for the children and community to use while at the library,” Friends of the Anza Community Library organizer Jill Kemerer-Roberts said. “The Anza Library currently borrows a small set of Legos from another library but would like its own set. You can bring Legos to the library, new or gently used are greatly appreciated.”

According to Kemerer-Roberts, playing with Legos promotes five major skills in children.

She explained in the early ages of life, most learning happens through the senses. A child observes the surroundings, reacts to voices and smells and adopts the basic understanding of object permanence and other concepts. Legos stimulate the sense of sight and touch.

Motor Skills after sensory skills, are the most important thing. A child learns how to hold, grasp and attach materials. Legos give an experience of learning through concrete objects while developing better functions of movement and increasing motor activity.

Cognitive Skills along with

Problem-solving is another significant skill set an individual needs. It is the ability to solve problems. While playing with Legos, a child faces minor challenges, like having two pieces that do not go together. Upon practicing, a child gets better at merging the structures and finding the right connections. This ability intrigues the insights and expands the solution circles of the mind.

In organizations and uniformity chlldren learn color names with Legos while placing things in the correct spots and sorting colors that go together.

To donate new or previously used Lego sets, please drop them off at the Anza Community Library

Living Free Animal Sanctuary dog of the week: Meet Shasta

Shasta is a 9-year old male Siberian Husky. He is one of the goofiest dogs in the kennel and always ready to play with someone. Like a typical husky, Shasta loves to “talk” to you. His distinct, loveable and friendly personality will make you fall in love with him. He gets along with other dogs and loves going on walks to the dog park to play with his kennel mate.

Shasta will make a wonderful companion to any home. He is looking for a loving family that is ready for fun and adventure.

Living Free is a nonprofit animal sanctuary whose primary mission is to rescue dogs and cats whose time is up at public shelters.

Living Free Animal Sanctuary is located on 155 acres in the San Jacinto Mountains near Idyllwild.

A diamond in the rough, the property is home to a kennelin-the-round, Give Life Park, catteries and protected open-air “catios,” breathtaking scenery and wide open fields for the wild mustangs and rescued burros to run free. at 57430 Mitchell Road in Anza.

Open by appointment. For dog adoptions, call 951321-9982, for cat adoptions, call 951-491-1898, and for all other inquiries, call 951- 659-4687.

To book a tour, visit www. living-free.org/visit-us. Living Free is located at 54250 Keen Camp Road in Mountain Center.

The library has its own separate entrance on the east side of the main Hamilton High School building.

Friends of the Anza Community Library are hosting a Lego drive to collect the building toys so children can use them to learn colors, problem solving and more at the Anza Community Library. the ability to do physical work, a person needs to think correctly and smartly. Interacting with Legos stimulates creativity, the functions of creating new models and aligning pieces in multiple shapes and structures. Legos also help a child understand how everything begins from the basics and progresses over time.

The Anza Valley Community Library is a joint-use public library, located inside Hamilton High School, but a completely separate entity. It is part of the Riverside County Library System.

The library’s hours are Thursday and Friday from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Staff may be reached by calling 951-763-4216.

Please join the Friends of the Anza Valley Community Library at www.facebook.com/groups/ friendsofanzapubliclibrary.

To learn more about the Anza Valley Community Library, please visit www.facebook.com/ AnzaLibrary.

Don’t have a library card? Go to www.rivlib.net to sign up online for free.

Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com

BOBCATS from page D-1 that will be displayed as well as social media shout-outs for a $500 donation.

Donations for any amount are welcome as well. All donations, whether as a sponsorship or any other contribution, are tax deductible. Checks may be made payable to Bobcat Country Boosters, Tax ID 61-1691561.

To donate or purchase a sponsorship, please contact Shannon Aanestad by email at ShannonAanestad@gmail.com

Hamilton High School is located at 57430 Mitchell Road in Anza. The school may be reached at 951763-1865.

Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com

Stop judging and start loving

idiot, moron, or worse when they couldn’t hear me. How many times have I judged someone because they weren’t doing or living how I think they should be?

Shamefully, I would have to say, way more than I can count. How about you? Could you keep track of all the times you’ve thought less of someone or judged someone because they didn’t measure up to your standard? I’m guessing we’re in the same boat here. It’s a flaw we all share.

That’s why Jesus said, “Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged.”

(Matthew 4:11-12)

Faith

In his wisdom, Jesus knew our human propensity for slander, gossip, malice and pride. So, he simply says, don’t do it, or it will come back to bite you.

The Bible says you are not to “speak evil of each other… if you criticize and judge each other, then you are criticizing and judging God’s law.” (James 4:11-12)

To speak evil of someone is a serious issue. It means to have malicious intent and to attack someone’s good name. In other words, you’re placing yourself above them by talking down about them. In short, you’re judging them when only God’s word can do that without bias.

Next time, before you let beans and more. The reasonablypriced fare was expertly prepared by Christina Monjaraz Soriano and her talented crew.

Church volunteers help guide motorists to the traditional Mexican taco sale Saturday, March 18.

“It was the most excellent food,” Trish Benson said. “I had carne asada tacos with rice and beans. My hubby had a chorizo burrito.”

As patrons enjoyed their meals, Anza Apostolic Church pastor Walter Quinteros mingled with the crowd, kindly introducing himself to each and every one.

“We are planning to do this taco sale every Saturday,” he said.

Church members flagged motorists into the event with sign waving and shouting to passing motorists on the street. Passersby honked as a continuous line of cars and trucks came for the feast.

“Great food is a wonderful way to bring people together,” one visitor said.

The Anza Apostolic Church is located at 58801-1/2 Wellman Road in Anza. The traditional Mexican taco sales will be held from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. every Saturday, weather permitting.

For more information or directions, please visit www. facebook.com/profile. php?id=100089950778974.

Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia. com your mouth or thoughts run to judgment, remember that you are to “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.”

If you follow Jesus, slander has no place in your life. Instead, you are to “be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

(Ephesians 4:31-32) When you treat others this way, you’re acting how God wants you to act as his representative.

But “If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless.” (James 1:26)

Don’t let your faith be worthless. Instead, “be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” (Romans 12:10)

When you devote yourself to loving others, even those people who annoy you and get under your skin, you’re acting like Jesus. He loved you when you were seriously unlovable. He loved you to his death.

How much more should you love others? I think we all have some work to do on this one. But with God’s help, we can do it.

Zachary Elliott is the lead pastor of Fusion Christian Church in Temecula. For more information, visit www.fusionchristianchurch. com, www.encouragementtoday. tv or find them on Instagram.