A walk-a-about that took place last week was attended by 11 community members including three youths. Three areas were chosen by the walkers to see how safe were the routes.

The first route walked was from the elementary school along Happy Valley Road to Olinda Road to May Bell. The second was to the primary school and on to Happy Spot Market. The third area was Happy Valley Road to Hawthorne, then a bike ride from the Country Market down Happy Valley Road to Coyote.

Barbara Jackson from Healthy Eating Active Communities (HEAC) said it was quite an experience.

There will be a meeting at the Happy Valley Community Building on Saturday, Sept. 6, at West Valley High School. A meeting room number and start time will be announced later, or you may contact Barbara Jackson at 378-6060.

Remember, this is an important meeting since participants will be deciding how Happy Valley will look in the future. At this meeting, committee members will announce results of the walk-a-about.

The Happy Valley Farm Trail is going to have a Bingo Run. Starting Monday, Aug. 25, through Friday, Sept. 5, you will be able to pick up your Bingo Card at various locations throughout the county. I will list them in the Valley Post newspaper the week of the Aug. 18. The run will last only one day, Saturday, Sept. 6, It will start at 8 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. There is a limit of one Bingo Run card per family.

We already have prizes lined up. We will have two categories: Anyone who does a blackout of the entire Bingo Run card will be entered into two drawings. The big prize is one-night stay at the Lavender Dreams Bed and Breakfast, a gas card worth $10 and assorted other items. Those who complete a plain Bingo line will only go into one drawing. They will not qualify for the big prize.

Well, I’m headed for Reno. My Aunt Johanna is turning 88. The family has invited Art and me to come and celebrate. Take care of yourselves, call a relative you have not heard from in a long time, especially those who are elderly, I lost an aunt this year and I am glad that Art and I had the foresight to keep in touch with her over the years prior to her passing. Recycle and volunteer.