Get active: Meridian Unplug and Be Outside scholarship
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Stop by The Rusty Dog at a food truck rally on May 11 at Settlers Park to raise funds for youth scholarships. The event is part of Meridian’s Unplug and Be Outside series that is designed to get people to put down their cellphones and get active.
Courtesy of City of Meridian
I think we can all admit that smartphones have become an extension of our arms — always readily available to check that TikTok notification, answer that text, take that photo for Instagram or check on that base in your Clash of Clans game.
Our electronic devices are sneakily addictive. Add social media to the mix and they are even more addictive! Can you go an entire day without a Facebook fix? The withdrawals are no joke.
And curse your iPad and tablets for having that larger screen, making gaming and YouTube videos that much more enticing.
I know it’s hard, but let’s unclutch our iPhones and give other body parts a workout — besides our texting thumbs. Meridian’s annual Unplug and Be Outside event is going on now through Saturday and is designed to swap out screen time for outdoor play time. (Hey, you can even play in the rare May snow.)
Meridian Parks and Recreation has organized a variety of workshops and events at various locations across the city to encourage families to put down their devices and engage in activities that get your heart pumping.
Sports like tennis, soccer, flag football and golf are available for youth participation. And families can enjoy activities, such as fishing, disc golf, gardening, outdoor photography, bird watching and theater improv, according to a news release.
“I want families to learn about all the amazing activities available in the area. Many of these are free and offer year-round opportunities to get active and engaged,” explains Renee White, recreation coordinator, in a press release.
There will also be a food truck rally from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Settlers Park, 3245 N. Meridian Road, as part of the Unplug and Be Outside Field Day. Grab a bite from Caribbean A3 Catering, Boise Mountain Berry Bowls, Rusty Dog or Tacos Y Tortas El Paco.
Proceeds will benefit Meridian Parks and Recreation’s Care Enough to Share youth scholarship program, which provides financial assistance to children who are interested in participating in classes and camps.
For those interested in taking part in this year’s Unplug and Bet Outside, a full schedule is available at meridiancity.org/unplug. Those who participate in the activities can even enter to win a variety of prizes, including a hoverboard donated by Idaho Central Credit Union.