Having lived in the frozen Midwest for a number of years I can testify to the fact that seasonal effectiveness disorder is a real thing. It’s easy to get cabin fever, and generally depressed during the winter months in St. Paul. The sky is perpetually grey and as you drive through the city you can observe the steam pouring from any number of large buildings. The trick to living in those types of cold environments is to find winter hobbies and things to do that get you out of the house and keep you from becoming sedentary. One of the favorite hobbies up north is bowling. The first time I ever went was while living in that northern metropolis.
Growing up in East Texas the weather (even during the winter months) was never that bad. As such, my brothers and I were nearly always outside. Indoor “sports,” like bowling, were just not on our radar; consequently I’m a lousy bowler. Well thankfully, our uncharacteristically cold winter is over and spring is in full effect. But just because it’s beautiful outside doesn’t mean I can’t sacrifice a few spring morning hours to compete in King’s Academy’s third annual Bowl-a-thon.
Every year the staff, students and families of King’s Academy Christian School participate in a fundraiser to help with the School’s expenses and to provide scholarships to potential students who require financial aid. Participants seek pledges and sponsorships from individuals and area businesses. Each student has as their goal to raise one hundred fifty dollars in pledges. Sponsors usually promise a certain amount per pin that the participant can knock over, in three games. The event takes place on May 7th at Green Acres Bowling, and runs from nine to noon. Some of this year’s sponsors include: Primerica, Tech Serve Consulting, Townley Engineering, Write Way, UBS, and Jireh Sanitation. For more information on how to participate or for information on King’s Academy, visit the school’s webpage at www.kacs.net , or contact the office at (903)534-9992.