Laguna Beach Parents Club: 2014

12/27/14

December 2014

Happy Holidays

from the

Laguna Beach Parents Club

Mom's Night Out at the Montage (or Momtage as one mom texted me) was a great success again, but no surprise there. What is more fun than a chance to get dressed up and toast our action-pack, fun-filled Mom lives? Thank you to everyone that came out to this event and all the events we host throughout the year!

Happy Holidays!

Don't Forget about:

Meals for New Parents

We offer a free meal prepared by a local restaurant to any LBPC family bringing home a new baby. The family can choose from several menu options. The Club takes care of ordering the food, picking it up and delivering it to the families doorstep. Yum Yum!

Contact Becky Didato at beckymaewilliams@hotmail.com

Birth Announcements

Have a new baby and want to share your excitement with the club. Email jenniferleonti@gmail.com to have the announcement appear in our next newsletter.

We need your help!

Our parents club is 100% run by volunteers. It takes a lot of people to pull off our events, manage the calendar, monitor the website and keep everyone happy! Please join us at our monthly meetings to help keep with wonderful community organization thriving.

We VERY MUCH need help with the following:

Calendar Coordinator - We are looking to fill the position of calendar coordinator. This person will help keep the club members in "the know" about events going on in our community by posting their findings on our bigtent calendar.
Newsletter Coordinator- Looking to flex your writing skills instead of your coloring skills? Here's your opportunity.

Thank you to those folks who have recently stepped up to continue to make this club go 'round.

Check us out on Facebook...

https://www.facebook.com/LBparentsclub

11/29/14

November 2014

Gobble, Gobble!

Hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving. At the Laguna Beach Parents Club we are thankful for our many members and all the volunteers that keep this wonderful community resource such a moving force. We sure do hope to see many of you at this year's 3rd Annual Montage Mom's Night Out on Wednesday, December 10, 2014.

Updates on Bluebird Park requested improvements
We're happy to report that we continue to receive forward momentum from the City and the Recreation Committee on our requests for improvements at Bluebird Park. Our signage on the fence reminding patrons to close the gates I am told has been approved and should be up or will be up very shortly. The City Manager is also moving forward with obtaining estimates for our request for a shade structure in the tots area and fencing where the park abuts Bluebird Canyon Road. These two pieces of the puzzle are still very much in their infancy but nonetheless have momentum.

We were informed by the Public Works Departments that the installation of a speed bump on Cress in the area of the main park entrance is not possible because it is a major thoroughfare. However, we do have an opportunity to make alternative suggestions in lieu of a speed bump. If you have such suggestions, please email them to me at jenniferleonti@gmail.com.

Check out some of our volunteer opportunities:

2014 Playgroup Coordinator
Calendar Coordinator
Newsletter Coordinator

We have a new volunteer for our Sponsorship Coordinator Position - Rebecca Dennis-Meyer. A huge thank you goes out to her. This role provides funding for so many of our events and allows us to keep our membership dues to a minimum.

Exciting things are going on at the LBPC and we're so happy you're a part of it.

Upcoming Events

LBPC Events:

3rd Annual Montage Moms' Night Out

When: Wed Dec 10, 2014, 7-9 pm PST
Where: Montage Lobby Bar
30801 South Coast Highway

Save the Date for the 3rd annual LBPC Montage Moms' Night Out where we will don our festive holiday best and take over the lobby bar at the Montage for a champagne toast.

The Montage lobby will provide a beautiful holiday setting for a glass of bubbly and an opportunity to connect with your favorite Laguna Mommas. New to town, no problem, this is a great way to get out and meet some new friends!

Please RSVP!

December Book Club

When: Thu December 11, 2014, 7:30–9:30 pm
Where: Wine Gallery, 1833 South Coast Hwy #110
Contact: Kim Mattie, kim.mattie@gmail.com

Join us for the December book club meeting!!

We'll meet at the Wine Gallery where we will enjoy some refreshments and discuss this month's book (Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty). Food is available for purchase at the Wine Gallery. For a menu including food and drinks, go here:http://goo.gl/GQSzlC .

If you haven't attended before, we'd love to see you. Haven't read or finished the book? Totally okay - we understand the life of a mom can be hectic. Our meetings are generally a good time for local moms to get together, socialize and relax.

Food is available for purchase at the Wine Gallery. For a menu including food and drinks, go here:http://goo.gl/GQSzlC

For additional information about Big Little Lies go here:http://goo.gl/HoHI2e

Also click here to check out our new forum for more events going on around town and beyond in December

The Fun Times We've Had Over the Last Month:

Sawdust Tree decorating workshop

What a wonderful turn out we had for this craft, and the ornaments were adorable and made with tons of LOVE.

If you haven't made it down to Sawdust to check out the tree, you should...it looks amazing and greets all sawdust visitors from it's front entrance perch.

A Morning Mom's Talk

The talk by psychologist, Lori Aleknavicius, and art teacher, Rebecca Faubion, on Wednesday November 12, 2014 was spot on. What a wonderful get together for moms to learn new tips and strategies for managing stress.

Dr. Lori spoke about the two most important rules to remember during the holiday season - to Stay Connected and Give Thanks/Notice the Positive.

In addition, Dr. Lori schooled us on a fun way to get the family talking -- Colored Candy Go Around. Using a colored food snack item like Skittles or colored goldfish, you hand out a set amount of snack items to each participant (we used 10 total). The participants separate their snack items by color and then the go around begins. Each color has a set question that each person is to answer. For example, yellow means you are to share good things about your family and red means you are to share things you worry about. Once all players have completed one color the next color question is discussed until all colors have been completed. This is a great activity to facilitate open sharing and connection between family members. It is also fun to make up your own questions for this game and change it from time to time for variety.

It's a great time to reflect and be thankful. Dr. Lori introduced the “I’m Thankful For” activity with the Thanksgiving theme and noted how this can be used at Christmas as well with an “I’m Thankful For” Tree. With this activity, the point is to note things (with words or drawings) that you are thankful for. Dr. Lori provided an example from her daughter that noted things such as horses, bees and family that she was thankful for.

Miss Rebecca introduced a fun way to keep kids entertained during many of the 'waiting' activities that occur during the day - waiting for dinner, waiting at a restaurant, waiting for the doctor, whenever bordem may strike. "Simon Says Drawing" is perfect. Give your kids a piece of paper and guide them through the game by asking them to draw a circle, lots of little bubbles, a square, large squares, lots of lines, etc. You can also reverse roles and have the kids say the “Simon Says” part while you draw. They'll love being in charge!

Miss Rebecca also taught a paint and reveal activity. We used an art canvas (or stiff paper will work) and wrote a message using tape (think painters tape, but masking tape works well). Next, we painted over the tape and once dried removed the tape to reveal the message. So fun for adults. Wicked FUN for kids. The artist tip of the day reminded us to use colors on the palette that are close on the color wheel so to not make mucky color combinations (like when you give your kids the primary colors and they inevitably combine them to make brown and the only paint they are left with is brown. Just leave out one of the primary colors and the kiddos will continue to make a variety of colors as they mix and match and play.) Miss Rebecca noted how this art activity can be used as a great coming together for a parent and child and can also be given to others as creative family gifts.

*Dr. Lori and Miss Rebecca tied these art and play activities back into the themes of remaining connected and being mindful so to see the positive during the chaotic holiday season.

*Dr. Lori welcomes any email communications on these topics from LBPC members and would be more than happy to give more direction to anyone who would like it.

Lori Aleknavicius has a doctorate in clinical psychology from Argosy University in Orange,

California. She and her psychologist-husband, Patrick, started their own private practice, Inner Fokus, in Duluth, Minnesota in October 2010. They have since opened a second location in Newport Beach, California in January 2014. Dr. Lori mostly works with children, adolescents, families and couples. She specializes in treating people with eating disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders and relational disorders as well as children with behavioral problems. IN addition to conducting therapy, Dr. Lori writes for OC Mom Magazine and Parenting OC Magazine and she teaches psychology courses at Pepperdine University. Lori Aleknavicius, Psy.D. 949-393-4219 www.innerfokus.com lori@innerfokus.com

Rebecca Faubion is the owner of Artful Everyday, a Laguna Beach art school for children. She holds an EdM in arts-in-education from Harvard University and has over a decade of experience teaching art in public, private and after-school settings, for both

children and adults. She has also worked as an arts administrator, First grade teacher, and associate pastor. Rebecca Faubion, EdM 949-274-5553 www.artfuleveryday.com

Don't Forget:

Meals for New Parents

We offer a free meal prepared by a local restaurant to any LBPC family bringing home a new baby. The family can choose from several menu options. The Club takes care of ordering the food, picking it up and delivering it to the families doorstep. Yum Yum!

Contact Becky Didato at beckymaewilliams@hotmail.com

Birth Announcements

Have a new baby and want to share your excitement with the club. Email jenniferleonti@gmail.com to have the announcement appear in our next newsletter.

We need your help!

We VERY MUCH need help with the following:

2014 Playgroup Coordinator - If you have a 2014 kiddo and would like to coordinate please contact jenniferleonti@gmail.com. This is a great way to meet other moms and give back to this wonderful network.

Calendar Coordinator - We are looking to fill the position of calendar coordinator. This person will help keep the club members in "the know" about events going on in our community by posting their findings on our bigtent calendar. Huge thanks to the newly prego mama that has been carrying this torch!
Newsletter Coordinator- Looking to flex your writing skills instead of your coloring skills? Here's your opportunity.

Thank you to those folks who have recently stepped up to continue to make this club go 'round.

Check us out on Facebook...

https://www.facebook.com/LBparentsclub

10/30/14

October 2014

Happy Halloween!

The Halloween Walk continues to be the most well-attended event we do each year and this year was no exception. Thank you to all that participated. An equally big thank you to Zpizza for their generous donation and to the Presbyterian Church for once again allowing us to keep the party going. And, of course, not to be missed, our organizers - thank you, thank you, thank you.

October also marked our 2nd Artful Mom's Night Out hosted by club member and sponsor Rebecca Faubion of Artful Everyday and our sponsor The Spice Merchants.

Please scroll down to see photos from these events.

Don't forget to check out our new forum - Around Town and Beyond? The goal of the forum is to create an easy go-to area where you can find out what's going on around town and beyond and also post great events you've found. Check it out and post to it. We think it will be a available resource as posting catches on. Check out November events here.

Check out some of our volunteer opportunities:

2014 Playgroup Coordinator
2013 Playgroup Coordinator
Calendar Coordinator
Newsletter Coordinator

Scroll down to see our many other upcoming events as well as pictures from our recent events and volunteer opportunities.

Exciting things are going on at the LBPC and we're so happy you're a part of it.

Upcoming Events

LBPC Events:

Breakfast at Bluebird - All Ages Family Playdate
When: Sat Nov 1, 2014, 9:30 am – noon
Where: Bluebird Park
Contact: Michelle Cornell; 949-677-7432; michellecornell02@gmail.com

It's an all ages family playgroup! Join us anytime from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, November 1 at Bluebird Park.

Bring your coffee and some breakfast or a snack and have a blast at Bluebird.

We'll be scheduling these monthly and hope that you can join us and play.

Please RSVP so we know who to look for and/or text Michelle at 949-677-7432 on October 4 so we can make sure to find you (just in case one of our kiddos is off exploring a hidden corner of the park).

November Book Club

When: Thu November 13, 2014, 7:30–9:30 pm
Where: Wine Gallery, 1833 South Coast Hwy #110
Contact: Kim Mattie, kim.mattie@gmail.com

Join us for the November book club meeting!!

We'll meet at the Wine Gallery where we will enjoy some refreshments and discuss this month's book (Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty). Food is available for purchase at the Wine Gallery. For a menu including food and drinks, go here:http://goo.gl/GQSzlC .

If you haven't attended before, we'd love to see you. Haven't read or finished the book? Totally okay - we understand the life of a mom can be hectic. Our meetings are generally a good time for local moms to get together, socialize and relax.

Food is available for purchase at the Wine Gallery. For a menu including food and drinks, go here:http://goo.gl/GQSzlC

For additional information about Big Little Lies go here:http://goo.gl/HoHI2e

Stress Free Holidays - A Morning Mom's Talk

When:Wed Nov 12, 2014, 9:30–11 am

Where:Heisler Park

Cliff and Myrtle Drive. Park and enter off of Myrtle head straight in we will be off to the right before the bathroom.

Save the Date!

Join us for a wonderful morning mom's talk and light refreshments to gain tips on how to have stress free holidays for the whole family from our speaker Dr. Lori Aleknavicius, Psy.D., L.P. and co-owner of Inner Fokus (innerfokus.com) .

Dr. Aleknavicius has also teamed-up with Artful Everyday Owner and Art Educator, Rebecca Faubion(Artfuleveryday.com) to provide us with a few art therapy strategies to help children better express their emotions.

Sounds like a wonderful way to spend a Wednesday morning.

More info and location coming soon!

Around Town:

Peapod Academy

When: 10:30 am – noon, recurs Every Thursday

Where: Laguna Beach Library

363 Glenneyre St Laguna Beach, CA 92651

The Academy has space for new cadets. Join some of the cutest babies in town and the adults of their choice at this Library story time. Little peas will enjoy songs, finger plays, board books and other cadets. Get to know others and help your child learn pre-reading skills. Free.

Kids' Art Studio
"Sept 21, Oct 19, & Nov 16
Laguna Art Museum
307 Cliff Drive
(949) 494- 8971; 2-4 p.m.; $7
children 12 and under free
Kids' Art Studio
Drop-in art-making activities at the museum for children and their families."
Details taken from:
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/lbvcb/artscalendar_2014fall/#/1

Laguna Beach Living Montessori Day

When:Wed Nov 5, 2014, 9–11:30 am

Where:Laguna Beach Montesssori School

340 St. Anne's Drive (behind the church)

ClubContact:Christine Russell; 949-355-2992; crcaligurl@gmail.comDescription:

You are invited to come experience a day in the life at our Montessori school. Bring the kids to participate in dancing, gardening, cooking, doing art, and many more activities that Montessori children experience daily.

Visit a living classroom and see children in their daily work!

Witness mentoring! Be awed by a child teaching an activity to your child.

Visit with Montessori Parents over refreshments and learn of the variety of experience your child with have in the Montessori environment that will help him develop a confident and compassionate personality.

9:am - 11:30am

Registration will begin at 9am

Walk-ins Welcome!

Visit for a bit or stay all morning.

RSVP encouraged to Director Deepa Somasundaram, lagunamontessori@gmail.com

949-494-2411

This is a Family event.

The Laguna Beach Montesssori program is for children ages 5 and younger.

Also click here to check out our new forum for more events going on around town and beyond

The Fun Times We've Had Over the Last Month:

An Artful Mom's Night Out SOLD OUT SOLD OUT

Sold out again! Can you believe it? This event is such a hit. Thank you to Spice Merchants and Rebecca Faubion of Artful Everyday for again hosting us. The Moms of Laguna Beach Parents Club grabbed their smocks and a paint brush and began making the most beautiful creations on canvas. So proud of all our mamas that attended and tried something new. Here's some photos of the fun:

Annual Halloween Walk 2014

Leading the parade this year was Sammy the Seal of the Pacific Marine Mammal Center and McGuff the Crime Dog from LB Police Department. How fun! Our 2014 playgroup then picked up the lead with their baby cuteness and carried the parade down Forest Ave. The parade continued onto the Presbyterian Church parking lot where the kids munched on goodies donated by Walmart and pizza donated by Z Pizza. We are fortunate to live in a community where the local stores contribute to the local community. The festivities continue in a Tommy Benson-led dance party! The kids boogied down and the adult all had smiles on their faces. A big, heartfelt thank you to all the folks that helped organize this event and make it come together the day of - it takes a village and we are so fortunate that this is our village.

We need your help!

We VERY MUCH need help with the following:

2014 Playgroup Coordinator - If you have a 2014 kiddo and would like to coordinate please contact jenniferleonti@gmail.com. This is a great way to meet other moms and give back to this wonderful network.

2013 Playgroup Coordinator - If you have a 2013 kiddo and would like to coordinate please contact crcaligurl@gmail.com. This is a great way to meet other moms and give back to this wonderful network.

Calendar Coordinator - We are looking to fill the position of calendar coordinator. This person will help keep the club members in "the know" about events going on in our community by posting their findings on our bigtent calendar. Huge thanks to the newly prego mama that has been carrying this torch!
Newsletter Coordinator- Looking to flex your writing skills instead of your coloring skills? Here's your opportunity.

Thank you to those folks who have recently stepped up to continue to make this club go 'round.

Don't Forget:

Meals for New Parents

We offer a free meal prepared by a local restaurant to any LBPC family bringing home a new baby. The family can choose from several menu options. The Club takes care of ordering the food, picking it up and delivering it to the families doorstep. Yum Yum!

Contact Becky Didato at beckymaewilliams@hotmail.com

Birth Announcements

Have a new baby and want to share your excitement with the club. Email jenniferleonti@gmail.com to have the announcement appear in our next newsletter.

Check us out on Facebook...

https://www.facebook.com/LBparentsclub

9/30/14

September 2014

Get informed, inform us!

Have you checked out our new forum yet - Around Town and Beyond? The goal of the forum is to create an easy go-to area where you can find out what's going on around town and beyond and also post great events you've found going on. Check it out and post to it. We think it will be a available resource as posting catches on. Check out October events here.

A VERY big thank you to all that participated in the Chili Cook-off and help get the event off the ground. And even bigger CONGRATULATIONS to our 2014 Chili Cook-off winner, Loic Wynrocx-Thuler. You're chili was delicious. Scroll down for some photos of the event.

We have one of our most fun and certainly our largest event of the year on the horizon - The Annual Halloween Walk, Wednesday, Oct 22, 2014. Plans for this year's walk are well underway and the LBPC was buzzing with excitement at our September meeting.

In other news, LBPC is working with the City on some improvements at Bluebird Park, which include a shade structure on the upper level playground, additional signage to remind park users to close the gates, a speed bump on Cress near the main park entrance, and additional fences around the areas of the park that adjacent Bluebird Cyn Dr. to the East. We are excited to report that a dialogue with the City has begun and further discussion will take place at the Recreation Committee's October meeting. We will continue to keep you informed.

Check out some of our volunteer opportunities:

Sponsorship Coordinator
2013 Playgroup Coordinator
Calendar Coordinator
Newsletter Coordinator

Some of those holding these positions are busy caring for new babies or soon will be and we REALLY would like to keep these programs alive. For other positions, it is just time for the torch to be passed.

A VERY BIG WELCOME to our new Families Helping Families Coordinator - Becky Didato and a VERY BIG THANK YOU to our out going coordinator - Claudia Morris. You ladies are such an important piece of the LBPC family! Thank you!

LBPC Events:

An Artful Mom's Night Out SOLD OUT SOLD OUT

When: Thu Oct 2, 2014, 8–10 pm
Where: Spice Merchants
311 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Group:

Laguna Beach Parents Club
Contact: Kim Mattie ; 949-533-9653; kim.mattie@gmail.com

Join us for our second art themed mom's night out! We had a super fun time in March and are looking forward to doing this event again. We'll meet at the Spice Merchants shop where we will enjoy a super fun art class lead by local artist (and mom) Rebecca Faubion. For any mamas that came last time, this will be a new and different project.

Come and enjoy a glass of wine and dessert courtesy of the club, relax and let your creative juices flow! All supplies needed for the class will be provided, so just bring yourself, an apron (to stay clean) and if you should care to, a drink to share. The Spice Merchants will also be open for shopping once we've wrapped up the evening, so it's a perfect time to stock up on spices, teas and gifts!

Due to space, we are LIMITED to 20 women max. In addition, to properly plan for the class, we will not be able to accept RSVPs any later than two days prior to the event (9/30/14). Please be sure to RSVP so we know you're coming and include you in our final headcount. Also, because we are starting the event a little later, we are planning for a PROMPT 8:00 pm start time. Please keep that in mind as you plan for the evening :)

Breakfast at Bluebird - All Ages Family Playdate
When: Sat Oct 4, 2014, 9 am – noon
Where: Bluebird Park
Contact: Michelle Cornell; 949-677-7432; michellecornell02@gmail.com

It's an all ages family playgroup! Join us anytime from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, October 4 at Bluebird Park.

Bring your coffee and some breakfast or a snack and have a blast at Bluebird.

We'll be scheduling these monthly and hope that you can join us and play.

Please RSVP so we know who to look for and/or text Michelle at 949-677-7432 on October 4 so we can make sure to find you (just in case one of our kiddos is off exploring a hidden corner of the park).

October Book Club

When: Thu September 11, 2014, 7:30–9:30 pm
Where: Wine Gallery, 1833 South Coast Hwy #110
Contact: Kim Mattie, kim.mattie@gmail.com

Join us for the May book club meeting!!

We'll meet at the Wine Gallery where we will enjoy some refreshments and discuss this month's reading selection (a fiction piece from the New Yorker magazine- from the 9/15 edition)). Food is available for purchase at the Wine Gallery. For a menu including food and drinks, go here:http://goo.gl/GQSzlC .

We are all BUSY BUSY mamas, so we thought we would shake it up a little this month and go with a much SHORTER read.

If you've never had the chance to read it, the New Yorker fiction is world famous and written by some great authors. This month we are going to read the fiction piece from the 9/15/14 edition

Reading/purchasing options:

Read the article here:http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/09/15/dinosaurs-planets

Available for subscription digitally or in print here:https://subscribe.newyorker.com/subscribe/newyorker/90661

FREE Little Panthers intro class at Cho's Academy

When: Thu Oct 9, 2014, 3–4 pm
Where: Cho's Academy
1966 S. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Contact: Megan Wilson; 949-306-6658; socalwilson@gmail.com

Little Panthers Intro class
Hello LB families. Jacob Cho of Cho’s academy has graciously allowed ten LBPC members to sit in and see what his Little Panthers class is all about; for us and our kids to see if it is something that they would like to try.
The intro/demo will be Thursday, October 9th at 3pm. Space is limited to the first 10 kids, ages 3.5-5 who RSVP, kids are welcome to join in the class or just watch. Please RSVP by Monday, October the 6th.Halloween Walk 2014

When: Wed Oct 22, 2014, 4:30–6:30 pm
Where: Main Beach Next to Playground
PCH
Group:

Laguna Beach Parents Club
Contact: Kat Gianesin
949-697-5757
kegianesin@aol.com
Description:

SAVE THE DATE...OCT 22, 2014!The Laguna Beach Parents Club
invites you to the biggest and cutest event of the year, our annual Halloween Walk 2014. If you have not experienced our Halloween Parade down Forest Ave, get ready for a memorable, not to mention, cutest Halloween event you will have seen in a long time-maybe ever! Invite your friends and family to join you in the parade route to march with the little ones!

Mark your calendars ESPECIALLY for the time and date, one week and a half BEFORE Halloween, Wednesday October 22, at 4:30.

The Parade is a wonderful exchange between our kids/families/friends and the merchants of Forest Ave, as well as many of Laguna Beach's community organizations and institutions, such as, The Pacific Marine Mammal Center, The Laguna Beach Police Department, Waste Management and Bale Redimex Cement--just to name a few.

Again, for our third year, the
LBPD has agreed to aid us in the crossing of PCH and crosswalks thereafter to keep our little kiddies safe! We meet on the Ocean side of PCH at 4:30 SHARP. The parade route is as follows: Crossing PCH at Ocean Ave, we will then proceed down the left side of Forest Ave to Third St. continuing on to the Laguna Presbyterian Parking lot where a small party will take place, complete with snacks, music and our repeat guests, A real working cement truck, courtesy of Bale Redimix and a Waste Management trash truck for the kids to climb on.

Also we pair with a local charity every year donating simple items, the impact is incredible. Also, don't forget your Halloween bags, the merchants will have fun treats for the kids which are age appropriate, some candy, mostly toys.

Come one come all to a wonderful event full of joy, laughter and fun.

See all of you there!!

Around Town:

Peapod Academy

When: 10:30 am – noon, recurs Every Thursday

Where: Laguna Beach Library

363 Glenneyre St Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Sunshine Readers' Pajama Storytime

When: 7–8 pm, recurs Every Tuesday

Where: Laguna Beach Library

363 Glenneyre St Laguna Beach, CA 92651

The first Tuesday of every month is a storytime speciality. Come listen to the best books read by a highly enthusiastic group of young ladies, the Sunshine Readers, National Charity League Volunteers. Punch, cookies (with parental discretion) and stickers follow storytime. Free. Pajama storytimes with crafts are held each Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm.

Also click here to check out our new forum for more events going on around town and beyond

The Fun Times We've Had Over the Last Month:

Chili Cook Off

The Chili Cook Off was a great success this year.

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2014 Chili Cook-off winner, Loic Wynrocx-Thuler, who received a gift basket of goodies from club sponosor, The Spice Merchant.

Many thanks to all the cooked chili and brought sides. We had a wonderful spread and it was cleared everyone enjoyed it - there was barely any chili left in anyone's crocks by the end of the event. I think we also did a pretty good job on the Keg.

We added entertainment this year, and it was quickly apparent that all the kids just loved seeing Ms. Brooke and all her instruments. Us parents also enjoyed having a moment to kick back and enjoy our Fridays while the kids were very much entertained.

We need your help!

We VERY MUCH need help with the following:

Sponsorship Coordinator - This is a fun volunteer position that gives you the opportunity to meet local business owners who support our club. Duties include gathering and posting monthly "shout-outs" as well as gathering information from new sponsors, support for sponsorship sponsorship renewal

2013 Playgroup Coordinator - If you have a 2013 kiddo and would like to coordinate please contact crcaligurl@gmail.com. This is a great way to meet other moms and give back to this wonderful network.
Calendar Coordinator - We are looking to fill the position of calendar coordinator. This person will help keep the club members in "the know" about events going on in our community by posting their findings on our bigtent calendar. Huge thanks to the newly prego mama that has been carrying this torch!
Newsletter Coordinator- Looking to flex your writing skills instead of your coloring skills? Here's your opportunity.

Thank you to those folks who have recently stepped up to continue to make this club go 'round.

Don't Forget:

Meals for New Parents

Contact Becky Didato at beckymaewilliams@hotmail.com

Birth Announcements

Have a new baby and want to share your excitement with the club. Email jenniferleonti@gmail.com to have the announcement appear in our next newsletter.