Playgroup is on an informal summer schedule. Please check our facebook site for last minute changes and get-togethers.
Mondays - 10:00 Let's meet at Sandy Beach and let the kids play. Bring sand toys and weather appropriate clothes!
Wednesdays: 10:00 - 11:00 Library time. Every Wed. this summer the library is having a booktime aimed at preschoolers/babies followed by an open library time. A great time to take the little ones to the library and not have to worry about them disrupting others.
Playgroup Fun 2006-2009
Playgroup is now on Facebook
Playgroup now has a group site on facebook. Just search "Petersburg Playgroup". We will continue to post the main schedule on this website but will be posting all pictures, last minute changes, and extra events on facebook. Thanks
Summer Playgroup 2009
For the summer, playgroup will continue to have baby bookworms at the library on the 2nd Wed. of each month.
The other weeks we will be having an open gym/playground time. If the weather cooperates we would love to meet outside at Sandy Beach or another playground each week. If it is really rainy our back-up plan will be the community gym where the kids can run around and get some energy out!
If anyone would like to plan a field trip or coordinate a playgroup event feel free to do so! You can let Mary or Jessica know and we will update the website and send out reminder emails.
Open gym will be from 10:00 - 12:00 and regular gym fees will apply ($7 per family). If the weather is nice and we are able to be outside we will let the front desk at the gym know where we went. We will also try and update the website and send a reminder email.
AUGUST
5th at 10:00 - Sandy Beach This amazing weather seems to be holding! Bring a picnic lunch and stay as long as you can.
12th at 10:00 - Baby bookworms in the library conference room
19th at 10:00 - Weather dependent. If it's nice we'll go to Sandy Beach. Keep checking back as it will be updated Tuesday night.
26th at 10:00 - Sandy Beach! End of summer blast. Bring a picnic lunch and sand toys. Bubbles are also a fun thing for the beach. See you there.
JUNE
3rd at 10:00 - Field Trip to the Dump! Meet at the dump at 10am and be prepared for some fantastically stinky action.
10th at 10:00 - Baby bookworms in the library conference room
17th at 10:00 - Open gym Come let your kids burn off some steam! You can bring trikes (clean) and the gym also has some toys we can use. Regular gym fees apply
24th at 10:00 - Open gym Come let your kids burn off some steam! You can bring trikes (clean) and the gym also has some toys we can use. Regular gym fees apply
JULY
1st at 10:00 - Open gym Come let your kids burn off some steam! You can bring trikes (clean) and the gym also has some toys we can use. Regular gym fees apply
8th at 10:00 - Baby bookworms in the library conference room
15th at 10:00 - Coast Guard playground on Valkyrie Street.
22nd at 10:00 - Sandy Beach Time to get outside and let the kids run! If it is really rainy we will go to the covered playground on Valkyrie St. (coast guard playground)
29th at 10:00 - Sandy Beach Time to get outside and let the kids run!
The other weeks we will be having an open gym/playground time. If the weather cooperates we would love to meet outside at Sandy Beach or another playground each week. If it is really rainy our back-up plan will be the community gym where the kids can run around and get some energy out!
If anyone would like to plan a field trip or coordinate a playgroup event feel free to do so! You can let Mary or Jessica know and we will update the website and send out reminder emails.
Open gym will be from 10:00 - 12:00 and regular gym fees will apply ($7 per family). If the weather is nice and we are able to be outside we will let the front desk at the gym know where we went. We will also try and update the website and send a reminder email.
AUGUST
5th at 10:00 - Sandy Beach This amazing weather seems to be holding! Bring a picnic lunch and stay as long as you can.
12th at 10:00 - Baby bookworms in the library conference room
19th at 10:00 - Weather dependent. If it's nice we'll go to Sandy Beach. Keep checking back as it will be updated Tuesday night.
26th at 10:00 - Sandy Beach! End of summer blast. Bring a picnic lunch and sand toys. Bubbles are also a fun thing for the beach. See you there.
JUNE
3rd at 10:00 - Field Trip to the Dump! Meet at the dump at 10am and be prepared for some fantastically stinky action.
10th at 10:00 - Baby bookworms in the library conference room
17th at 10:00 - Open gym Come let your kids burn off some steam! You can bring trikes (clean) and the gym also has some toys we can use. Regular gym fees apply
24th at 10:00 - Open gym Come let your kids burn off some steam! You can bring trikes (clean) and the gym also has some toys we can use. Regular gym fees apply
JULY
1st at 10:00 - Open gym Come let your kids burn off some steam! You can bring trikes (clean) and the gym also has some toys we can use. Regular gym fees apply
8th at 10:00 - Baby bookworms in the library conference room
15th at 10:00 - Coast Guard playground on Valkyrie Street.
22nd at 10:00 - Sandy Beach Time to get outside and let the kids run! If it is really rainy we will go to the covered playground on Valkyrie St. (coast guard playground)
29th at 10:00 - Sandy Beach Time to get outside and let the kids run!
September-May 2008-2009
SEPTEMBER:
3rd at 10:00 - Playgroup at Mary's house 605 Ira II (One block over from Haugen between 6th and 8th; gray house with a red roof and a baby swing on the front porch)
10th at 10:00 - Babybookworms in the library conference room. Theme: bodies
17th at 10:00 - Playdough at the Bible Church nursery (The Bible Church is at 112 Skylar Way - up Magill's hill to the right. The nursery is the smaller separate building to the right of the church) Please bring any playdough type utensils you'd like to share with the group. If you're willing to make/bring some playdough please let Nikki know by calling her at 3541.
Moms with playdough-eaters: come anyway to play with the nursery toys and just hang out! Perhaps some of you could also bring a small tub and some crunchy cereal for the little guys to play safely with, but still get their hands moving. Rice crispies work great. Let Nikki know if you'd like to bring something like this and we'll post it on the website.
24th at 10:00 - Sandy beach bubble activity. Let's meet at Sandy Beach and have some bubble fun (Rain or shine - we can go under the shelter if it's really wet). Bring any bubble mixtures, wands, blowers, etc. that would be fun to share.
OCTOBER:
1st at 10:00 - Playgroup at Nora Rock's house:
Rocks live at 126 King's Row.
Go 2 miles out of town - make a left if you are coming from town.
They are the 4th house on the right.
You'll see an unfinished shop right before their house.
Park alongside the road.
Call Nora at 3961 if you have any questions!
8th at 10:00 - Babybookworms in the library conference room. Theme: Pumpkins! If anyone has any great pumpkin / fall books they'd like to share let Mary know (4766) or just bring them.
15th 10:00 - Glueless Collages at the Bible Church Nursery. (The Bible Church is at 112 Skylark Way - just past the ferry terminal, up Magill's hill to the right. The nursery is the smaller separate building to the right of the church). Contact paper will be provided. Bring any dried leaves or other items that would stick flat onto a collage. Last year the best leaves were the ones that were pressed and flat (doing this in a telephone book works great).
This was a very fun activity we're bringing back from last year and it actually turns out a beautiful end product. But we need LOTS OF LEAVES! So please head outside with your little ones in the next few weeks and start collecting leaves and drying/pressing them!
22nd at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
29th at 10:00 - Halloween costume parade at Mt. View Manor. This is another favorite from last year. Dress up your little ones a few days early and let's meet at the Mt. View Manor Assisted Living Dining Room at 10:00 (that's the new end of the building. Head up to the main entrance and then drive left and park by the new end - closer to the ball field. When you go in the main glass doors; the dining room is straight ahead). This is a big hit with the Manor residents!
NOVEMBER:
5th at 10:00 - Playgroup at Nikki Ward's House. Sunset Condos #9. Easiest way to get there is Birch St. (the boardwalk street off of Hammer's Slough across from the Police Station) #9 is the end condo and there is parking out front.
12th at 10:00 - Babybookworms in the library conference room. Theme: Pajama party! Come dressed in your favorite PJ's and be ready for some cozy reading fun.
19th at 10:00 - Individual pumpkin pies at the Bible Church Nursery. Dress to get messy! If you can bring one of the following ingredients let Jessica know:
vanilla pudding mix (Rachel will bring)
pumpkin puree (Jessica will bring)
milk (Becky will bring)
mini pie crusts (Mary will bring)
whipping cream (Shaunalee will bring)
Here's the recipe we're going to use:
1 pkg vanilla pudding mix (big or small)
1 can pumpkin puree (big or small - just depends how much you want to make! "Easy" kind with the spices already in it works great)
1 1/2 c. milk
spices (if your puree doesn't have it already)
mini pie crusts
whipping cream
Mix the milk and pudding together until smooth. Add the pumpkin and mix well. Scoop into individual pie tins and either refrigerate or eat immediately! It's always better topped with whipped cream!
26th at at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
DECEMBER:
3rd at 10:00 - Playgroup at Mary's House (605 Ira II)
10th at 10:00 - Babybookworms in the library conference room. Theme: Merry Christmas!
17th at 10:00 - Baking blueberry muffins in the Bible church nursery
If you can bring any of the following ingredients, please post a comment (so that we don't end up with dozens of eggs!) or call Jessica at 3966.
1 egg, beaten Sheri will bring
3/4 c brown sugar Tonya will bring
1 1/2 c flour Tonya will bring
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 c milk Sheri will bring
1 Tbsp melted butter Lizzie will bring
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 c blueberries Mary will bring
Oven 425. mix egg, sugar and milk, then add butter. Mix together dry ingredients and combine with wet mix. Gently fold in blueberries. Grease and flour muffin tins. Fill them about 2/3 full. Bake 12 min.
Tonya: mixing bowls and measuring things
Mary: small muffin tins
Jessica: small muffin tins
Lizzie: mixing bowl
(24th and 31st NO PLAYGROUP. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!)
JANUARY:
7th at 10:00 - Playgroup at Mary's House 605 Ira II St.
14th at 10:00 - Babybookworms in the library conference room. Theme: Snow!
21st at 10:00 - Cottonball snowmen and snow icecream at the Bible Church nursery. We'll need the following items. Please contact Mary (4766) if you can bring something:
bags of cottonballs (2)
glue sticks
sweetened condensed milk
small plastic bowls
plastic spoons
28th at at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
FEBRUARY:
4th at 10:00 - CHANGE IN LOCATION We will be meeting at the bible church nursery. Bring a coffee or tea, enjoy a change of scenery and let your kids play with some different toys!
11th at 10:00 - Babybookworms in the library conference room. Theme: Families/Love
18th at 10:00 - Painting in the Bible church nursery. Dress for a mess or bring a paint smock.
If you have any fun sponge stamps that you'd like to share (or other fun painting items), please feel free to bring them.
25th at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
MARCH:
4th at 10:00 - Playgroup at Nora's house
Rocks live at 126 King's Row.
Go 2 miles out of town - make a left if you are coming from town.
They are the 4th house on the right.
You'll see an unfinished shop right before their house.
Park alongside the road.
Call Nora at 3961 if you have any questions!
11th at 10:00 - Babybookworms in the library conference room. Theme: Dinosaurs
18th - Spring Break!!!
25th at 10:00 - Boxes!!! at the Bible Church: We'll need to do this in the fellowship area (nursery is too small). Bring all sizes and shapes of boxes. The bigger the better! We'll cut holes in them, draw on them, crawl in and over and around them and basically just let the kids have fun with boxes!
APRIL:
1st at 10:00 - Playgroup at Nora's
Rocks live at 126 King's Row.
Go 2 miles out of town - make a left if you are coming from town.
They are the 4th house on the right.
You'll see an unfinished shop right before their house.
Park alongside the road.
Call Nora at 3961 if you have any questions!
8th at 10:00 - Babybookworms in the library conference room. Theme: rain showers
15th at 10:00 - Sensory Tubs at the Bible Church. We'll meet in the fellowship hall as we'll need room to stretch out! Let's all bring various sensory things for the kids to explore. Jessica has three large kiddie pools she can bring. We will also need other containers. Let Sheri know what you are planning to bring. Don't forget your camera!
Ideas:
rice (see recipe for colored rice below)
dried beans
dry oatmeal
salt
cornmeal
rice crispies
gak (cornstarch and water)
flubber (see recipe below)
Instructions for Flubber (Gak) from Sheri:
I found this at http://www.omsi.edu
In a small container, combine:
1-1/3 cup very warm water and 2 tsp. Borax
Stir until Borax is completely dissolved.
Set aside.
In a large container, combine:
1-1/2 cup very warm water, 2 cups Elmer's White Glue, Liquid water color (or food coloring), and glitter (optional).
Mix thoroughly.
Pour contents of the small container into the large container.
Mix well using your hands.
Lift and turn the mixture until it's fully combined.
Notes: If it sticks on hair, clothes or carpet use white vinegar to clean. Yields 6 children. Will last up to 2 weeks if stored in airtight container.
Instructions for Colored Rice from Sheri:
I found this at http://www.dltk-holidays.com
You can do this in a large ziplock bag, or in a container with a lid.
Add a healthy amount of food coloring to 2 tsp of rubbing alcohol.
Pour in about 3 cups of rice.
Shake well.
Pour onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper or tin foil.
Let dry about 1/2 a day (I did it overnight).
Notes: Be careful as it is food coloring and it doesn't come out of clothes well.
22nd at at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
29th at 10:00 - Beach walk (rain or shine) at Sandy Beach. There's a -1.7 tide at 11a.m.
MAY:
6th at 10:00 - Playgroup at Becky's house - if you need directions please call her at 2923.
13th at 10:00 - Babybookworms FIELD TRIP TO THE BAKERY! We will meet in the conference room at the library (up the stairs and then to the right)at 10:00 and read a few books on baking and then we'll walk (strollers, etc.) to Emily's bakery (right before the ferry terminal) and have a quick tour and enjoy some samples. They are expecting us at the bakery at 10:45.
20th at 10:00 - Meet in the Bible Church nursery for Trail Mix. We'll each bring some ingredients to put in a granola-type cereal, let the kids make their own mixes and then eat the results for snack!
PREPARATION: We'd like volunteers to bring:
coconut
quick cooking oats
corn flakes
bran flakes
raisins
craisins
rice crispies
other dried fruit, chopped up
any other ideas to put in a cereal?
bowls and spoons will be provided
27th at at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply.
3rd at 10:00 - Playgroup at Mary's house 605 Ira II (One block over from Haugen between 6th and 8th; gray house with a red roof and a baby swing on the front porch)
10th at 10:00 - Babybookworms in the library conference room. Theme: bodies
17th at 10:00 - Playdough at the Bible Church nursery (The Bible Church is at 112 Skylar Way - up Magill's hill to the right. The nursery is the smaller separate building to the right of the church) Please bring any playdough type utensils you'd like to share with the group. If you're willing to make/bring some playdough please let Nikki know by calling her at 3541.
Moms with playdough-eaters: come anyway to play with the nursery toys and just hang out! Perhaps some of you could also bring a small tub and some crunchy cereal for the little guys to play safely with, but still get their hands moving. Rice crispies work great. Let Nikki know if you'd like to bring something like this and we'll post it on the website.
24th at 10:00 - Sandy beach bubble activity. Let's meet at Sandy Beach and have some bubble fun (Rain or shine - we can go under the shelter if it's really wet). Bring any bubble mixtures, wands, blowers, etc. that would be fun to share.
OCTOBER:
1st at 10:00 - Playgroup at Nora Rock's house:
Rocks live at 126 King's Row.
Go 2 miles out of town - make a left if you are coming from town.
They are the 4th house on the right.
You'll see an unfinished shop right before their house.
Park alongside the road.
Call Nora at 3961 if you have any questions!
8th at 10:00 - Babybookworms in the library conference room. Theme: Pumpkins! If anyone has any great pumpkin / fall books they'd like to share let Mary know (4766) or just bring them.
15th 10:00 - Glueless Collages at the Bible Church Nursery. (The Bible Church is at 112 Skylark Way - just past the ferry terminal, up Magill's hill to the right. The nursery is the smaller separate building to the right of the church). Contact paper will be provided. Bring any dried leaves or other items that would stick flat onto a collage. Last year the best leaves were the ones that were pressed and flat (doing this in a telephone book works great).
This was a very fun activity we're bringing back from last year and it actually turns out a beautiful end product. But we need LOTS OF LEAVES! So please head outside with your little ones in the next few weeks and start collecting leaves and drying/pressing them!
22nd at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
29th at 10:00 - Halloween costume parade at Mt. View Manor. This is another favorite from last year. Dress up your little ones a few days early and let's meet at the Mt. View Manor Assisted Living Dining Room at 10:00 (that's the new end of the building. Head up to the main entrance and then drive left and park by the new end - closer to the ball field. When you go in the main glass doors; the dining room is straight ahead). This is a big hit with the Manor residents!
NOVEMBER:
5th at 10:00 - Playgroup at Nikki Ward's House. Sunset Condos #9. Easiest way to get there is Birch St. (the boardwalk street off of Hammer's Slough across from the Police Station) #9 is the end condo and there is parking out front.
12th at 10:00 - Babybookworms in the library conference room. Theme: Pajama party! Come dressed in your favorite PJ's and be ready for some cozy reading fun.
19th at 10:00 - Individual pumpkin pies at the Bible Church Nursery. Dress to get messy! If you can bring one of the following ingredients let Jessica know:
vanilla pudding mix (Rachel will bring)
pumpkin puree (Jessica will bring)
milk (Becky will bring)
mini pie crusts (Mary will bring)
whipping cream (Shaunalee will bring)
Here's the recipe we're going to use:
1 pkg vanilla pudding mix (big or small)
1 can pumpkin puree (big or small - just depends how much you want to make! "Easy" kind with the spices already in it works great)
1 1/2 c. milk
spices (if your puree doesn't have it already)
mini pie crusts
whipping cream
Mix the milk and pudding together until smooth. Add the pumpkin and mix well. Scoop into individual pie tins and either refrigerate or eat immediately! It's always better topped with whipped cream!
26th at at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
DECEMBER:
3rd at 10:00 - Playgroup at Mary's House (605 Ira II)
10th at 10:00 - Babybookworms in the library conference room. Theme: Merry Christmas!
17th at 10:00 - Baking blueberry muffins in the Bible church nursery
If you can bring any of the following ingredients, please post a comment (so that we don't end up with dozens of eggs!) or call Jessica at 3966.
1 egg, beaten Sheri will bring
3/4 c brown sugar Tonya will bring
1 1/2 c flour Tonya will bring
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 c milk Sheri will bring
1 Tbsp melted butter Lizzie will bring
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 c blueberries Mary will bring
Oven 425. mix egg, sugar and milk, then add butter. Mix together dry ingredients and combine with wet mix. Gently fold in blueberries. Grease and flour muffin tins. Fill them about 2/3 full. Bake 12 min.
Tonya: mixing bowls and measuring things
Mary: small muffin tins
Jessica: small muffin tins
Lizzie: mixing bowl
(24th and 31st NO PLAYGROUP. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!)
JANUARY:
7th at 10:00 - Playgroup at Mary's House 605 Ira II St.
14th at 10:00 - Babybookworms in the library conference room. Theme: Snow!
21st at 10:00 - Cottonball snowmen and snow icecream at the Bible Church nursery. We'll need the following items. Please contact Mary (4766) if you can bring something:
bags of cottonballs (2)
glue sticks
sweetened condensed milk
small plastic bowls
plastic spoons
28th at at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
FEBRUARY:
4th at 10:00 - CHANGE IN LOCATION We will be meeting at the bible church nursery. Bring a coffee or tea, enjoy a change of scenery and let your kids play with some different toys!
11th at 10:00 - Babybookworms in the library conference room. Theme: Families/Love
18th at 10:00 - Painting in the Bible church nursery. Dress for a mess or bring a paint smock.
If you have any fun sponge stamps that you'd like to share (or other fun painting items), please feel free to bring them.
25th at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
MARCH:
4th at 10:00 - Playgroup at Nora's house
Rocks live at 126 King's Row.
Go 2 miles out of town - make a left if you are coming from town.
They are the 4th house on the right.
You'll see an unfinished shop right before their house.
Park alongside the road.
Call Nora at 3961 if you have any questions!
11th at 10:00 - Babybookworms in the library conference room. Theme: Dinosaurs
18th - Spring Break!!!
25th at 10:00 - Boxes!!! at the Bible Church: We'll need to do this in the fellowship area (nursery is too small). Bring all sizes and shapes of boxes. The bigger the better! We'll cut holes in them, draw on them, crawl in and over and around them and basically just let the kids have fun with boxes!
APRIL:
1st at 10:00 - Playgroup at Nora's
Rocks live at 126 King's Row.
Go 2 miles out of town - make a left if you are coming from town.
They are the 4th house on the right.
You'll see an unfinished shop right before their house.
Park alongside the road.
Call Nora at 3961 if you have any questions!
8th at 10:00 - Babybookworms in the library conference room. Theme: rain showers
15th at 10:00 - Sensory Tubs at the Bible Church. We'll meet in the fellowship hall as we'll need room to stretch out! Let's all bring various sensory things for the kids to explore. Jessica has three large kiddie pools she can bring. We will also need other containers. Let Sheri know what you are planning to bring. Don't forget your camera!
Ideas:
rice (see recipe for colored rice below)
dried beans
dry oatmeal
salt
cornmeal
rice crispies
gak (cornstarch and water)
flubber (see recipe below)
Instructions for Flubber (Gak) from Sheri:
I found this at http://www.omsi.edu
In a small container, combine:
1-1/3 cup very warm water and 2 tsp. Borax
Stir until Borax is completely dissolved.
Set aside.
In a large container, combine:
1-1/2 cup very warm water, 2 cups Elmer's White Glue, Liquid water color (or food coloring), and glitter (optional).
Mix thoroughly.
Pour contents of the small container into the large container.
Mix well using your hands.
Lift and turn the mixture until it's fully combined.
Notes: If it sticks on hair, clothes or carpet use white vinegar to clean. Yields 6 children. Will last up to 2 weeks if stored in airtight container.
Instructions for Colored Rice from Sheri:
I found this at http://www.dltk-holidays.com
You can do this in a large ziplock bag, or in a container with a lid.
Add a healthy amount of food coloring to 2 tsp of rubbing alcohol.
Pour in about 3 cups of rice.
Shake well.
Pour onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper or tin foil.
Let dry about 1/2 a day (I did it overnight).
Notes: Be careful as it is food coloring and it doesn't come out of clothes well.
22nd at at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
29th at 10:00 - Beach walk (rain or shine) at Sandy Beach. There's a -1.7 tide at 11a.m.
MAY:
6th at 10:00 - Playgroup at Becky's house - if you need directions please call her at 2923.
13th at 10:00 - Babybookworms FIELD TRIP TO THE BAKERY! We will meet in the conference room at the library (up the stairs and then to the right)at 10:00 and read a few books on baking and then we'll walk (strollers, etc.) to Emily's bakery (right before the ferry terminal) and have a quick tour and enjoy some samples. They are expecting us at the bakery at 10:45.
20th at 10:00 - Meet in the Bible Church nursery for Trail Mix. We'll each bring some ingredients to put in a granola-type cereal, let the kids make their own mixes and then eat the results for snack!
PREPARATION: We'd like volunteers to bring:
coconut
quick cooking oats
corn flakes
bran flakes
raisins
craisins
rice crispies
other dried fruit, chopped up
any other ideas to put in a cereal?
bowls and spoons will be provided
27th at at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply.
September - May 2007-2008
SEPTEMBER 2007
5th at 10:00am: Becky's House
12th at 10:00am: Library Conference Room - Story Time Theme: Trains
19th at 10:00am: Bible Church - Craft Theme: Glue-less leaf collages/place mats
PREPARATION: Collect and bring dried leaves for your collage
26th 11am-12 noon: Pool
OCTOBER 2007
3rd at 10:00am: Community Gym - Raquet Ball Courts: Regular Gym Fees Apply
10th at 10:00am: Library Conference Room - Story Time Theme - Pumpkins
17th at 10:00am: Bible Church - Craft Theme: Pumpkin Painting and Marble Painting
PREPARATION: Make sure to dress for a mess! Also, we need volunteers to bring the following supplies:
Small pumpkins and/or gourds
Paper towels for clean up
Marbles
Tins
24th 9:00am-10:00am: Pool
31st at 9:30am: Mountain View Manor - Costume Parade
Wear your favorite costume for a parade at the manor! Call Jessica with questions.
NOVEMBER 2007
7th at 10:00am: Jessica's House - Across from Bible Church
14th at 10:00am: Library Conference Room - Story Time Theme: Giving Thanks
21st at 10:00am: Bible Church - Craft Theme: Individual Pumpkin Pies
For everyone who wasn't able to make it...here's the recipe we used.
This makes a lot of pie mix, so invite several little friends over and dig in!
1 pkg vanilla pudding mix (big or small - I think we used the big)
1 can pumpkin puree (big or small - just depends how much you want to make! We used the big, "Easy" kind with the spices already in it)
1 1/2 c. milk
spices (if your puree doesn't have it already)
mini pie crusts
whipping cream
Mix the milk and pudding together until smooth. Add the pumpkin and mix well. Scoop into individual pie tins and either refrigerate or eat immediately! It's always better topped with whipped cream!
28th 9:00am-10:00am: Pool
DECEMBER 2007
19th at 10:00am: Bible Church - Craft Theme: Christmas Tree Wreath Ornaments
Change of plans: we'll be doing felt wreath ornaments. We'll cover them with foam cutouts, glitter, etc. Please bring a wallet-sized picture of your child to be attached to the ornament.
Please leave a comment if you are going to be coming this week so Stacy knows how many wreaths to bring.
See you there!
26th: No Playgroup this week
JANUARY 2008
2nd at 10:00am: NO PLAYGROUP
9th at 10:00am: Library Conference Room - Story Time Theme: Snow
16th at 10:00am: CANCELLED: too many germs going around and too much slush. See everyone next week at the box fest!
18th from 10-4pm: FREE BOOKS FOR KIDS at the library! This isn't a playgroup activity, but an announcement that we wanted all families to know about. Make sure and take your kids to pick out one brand-new book per child. It's a great way to add some excellent books into your library. There are board books for babies and toddlers all the way up through chapter books for older kids to choose from.
23th at 10:00am: fun with boxes at the Bible church
If you were here last year when we did this, you'll remember how much fun the kids had on this day. Bring big boxes and small boxes - whatever is leftover from Christmas! We'll play in, on, and around them, then break them down and haul them off.
PREPARATION: bring boxes
30th at 9:00am: Pool
FEBRUARY 2008
6th at 10:00am: Playtime at Mary and Martha Midkiff's home: 605 Ira II Street (in between 6th and 8th). Their house is gray with a red roof and there's a kid's swing on the porch. See you there!
13th at 10:00am: Library Conference Room - Story Time Theme: Love
20th at 10:00am: Bible Church - sensory tubs day
Instructions for Flubber (Gak) from Sheri:
I found this at http://www.omsi.edu
In a small container, combine:
1-1/3 cup very warm water and 2 tsp. Borax
Stir until Borax is completely dissolved.
Set aside.
In a large container, combine:
1-1/2 cup very warm water, 2 cups Elmer's White Glue, Liquid water color (or food coloring), and glitter (optional).
Mix thoroughly.
Pour contents of the small container into the large container.
Mix well using your hands.
Lift and turn the mixture until it's fully combined.
Notes: If it sticks on hair, clothes or carpet use white vinegar to clean. Yields 6 children. Will last up to 2 weeks if stored in airtight container.
Instructions for Colored Rice from Sheri:
I found this at http://www.dltk-holidays.com
You can do this in a large ziplock bag, or in a container with a lid.
Add a healthy amount of food coloring to 2 tsp of rubbing alcohol.
Pour in about 3 cups of rice.
Shake well.
Pour onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper or tin foil.
Let dry about 1/2 a day (I did it overnight).
Notes: Be careful as it is food coloring and it doesn't come out of clothes well.
27th at 9:00am: Pool
MARCH 2008
5th at 10:00am: **Note the Change** Playgroup will be hosted by Regina Pugh this week. Take Sandy Beach to Philbin, 1st house on the Right. If you have any questions please call Stacey or Megan. Also, this is Megan's last playgroup before she leaves town on Sunday. She would love to see everyone there!
12th at 10:00am: Library Conference Room - Story Time Theme: Pajama Party
PREPARATION: kids - wear your PJs!
MAKE SURE SOMEONE BRINGS A CAMERA TO TAKE PICTURES!
19th at 10:00am: Bible Church - make your own cereal
Contact Sheri Goade if you can bring something or if you have questions at 772-three/two/three/six.
We'll each bring some ingredients to put in a granola-type cereal, let the kids make their own mixes and then eat the results for snack!
PREPARATION: We'd like volunteers to bring:
coconut
quick cooking oats
corn flakes
bran flakes
raisins
craisins
rice crispies
other dried fruit, chopped up
any other ideas to put in a cereal?
milk
CAMERA FOR PICTURES!!
26th at 9am: Pool
APRIL 2008
2nd at 10:00am: Let's go see some baby chicks!
Dress warmly and meet at Jessica's house (114 Skylark) at 10am. Shortly after that we'll walk up to Ralph and Sally Duddles' home and see their new baby chicks. Bring a stroller if you don't have a walker but don't worry - this is a pretty short walk (up to the top of Magill's.) After the chick-viewing we can come back and play at Jessica's house to warm up!
**************SPECIAL EVENT!********************************
Tomorrow (Monday, April 7) there is supposed to be a very low tide around 9am in the morning. If it's not pouring buckets, a few of us are going to head out to Sandy Beach to do some exploring and beach combing. We'll be there sometime between 9-10am depending on how quickly everyone gets cold, wet, and muddy. Get out your boots and come join us!
9th at 10:00am: Library Conference Room - Story Time Theme: RAIN
16th at 10:00am Valkyrie street playground
If it's really beautiful, we may switch this to Sandy Beach - but let's wait and see what the weather is like.
**************PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE CHANGES!*************
23rd at 9:00am: Pool
30th at 10:00am: Bible Church - mud balls
We'll each bring some ingredients to help make these no-bake cookies and then eat the results for snack!
PREPARATION: come dressed to make a mess!
PLEASE MAKE SURE AND BRING A BOWL AND SOME MEASURING CUPS FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD TO USE.
MAY 2008
7th at 10:00am: Sandy Beach - bring raingear & sand toys!
14th at 10:00am: Library Conference Room - Story Time Theme: Families
Let Becky know if you have any cool books or ideas about families
21st at 10:00am: Bible Church - Cooking Theme: Make your own pizza
We need volunteers to bring the following items:
mozzarella cheese (grated)
cheddar cheese (grated)
pizza sauce
mushrooms
pepperoni
crushed pineapple
diced ham
english muffins
28th at 9:00am: Pool: special event!
5th at 10:00am: Becky's House
12th at 10:00am: Library Conference Room - Story Time Theme: Trains
19th at 10:00am: Bible Church - Craft Theme: Glue-less leaf collages/place mats
PREPARATION: Collect and bring dried leaves for your collage
26th 11am-12 noon: Pool
OCTOBER 2007
3rd at 10:00am: Community Gym - Raquet Ball Courts: Regular Gym Fees Apply
10th at 10:00am: Library Conference Room - Story Time Theme - Pumpkins
17th at 10:00am: Bible Church - Craft Theme: Pumpkin Painting and Marble Painting
PREPARATION: Make sure to dress for a mess! Also, we need volunteers to bring the following supplies:
Small pumpkins and/or gourds
Paper towels for clean up
Marbles
Tins
24th 9:00am-10:00am: Pool
31st at 9:30am: Mountain View Manor - Costume Parade
Wear your favorite costume for a parade at the manor! Call Jessica with questions.
NOVEMBER 2007
7th at 10:00am: Jessica's House - Across from Bible Church
14th at 10:00am: Library Conference Room - Story Time Theme: Giving Thanks
21st at 10:00am: Bible Church - Craft Theme: Individual Pumpkin Pies
For everyone who wasn't able to make it...here's the recipe we used.
This makes a lot of pie mix, so invite several little friends over and dig in!
1 pkg vanilla pudding mix (big or small - I think we used the big)
1 can pumpkin puree (big or small - just depends how much you want to make! We used the big, "Easy" kind with the spices already in it)
1 1/2 c. milk
spices (if your puree doesn't have it already)
mini pie crusts
whipping cream
Mix the milk and pudding together until smooth. Add the pumpkin and mix well. Scoop into individual pie tins and either refrigerate or eat immediately! It's always better topped with whipped cream!
28th 9:00am-10:00am: Pool
DECEMBER 2007
19th at 10:00am: Bible Church - Craft Theme: Christmas Tree Wreath Ornaments
Change of plans: we'll be doing felt wreath ornaments. We'll cover them with foam cutouts, glitter, etc. Please bring a wallet-sized picture of your child to be attached to the ornament.
Please leave a comment if you are going to be coming this week so Stacy knows how many wreaths to bring.
See you there!
26th: No Playgroup this week
JANUARY 2008
2nd at 10:00am: NO PLAYGROUP
9th at 10:00am: Library Conference Room - Story Time Theme: Snow
16th at 10:00am: CANCELLED: too many germs going around and too much slush. See everyone next week at the box fest!
18th from 10-4pm: FREE BOOKS FOR KIDS at the library! This isn't a playgroup activity, but an announcement that we wanted all families to know about. Make sure and take your kids to pick out one brand-new book per child. It's a great way to add some excellent books into your library. There are board books for babies and toddlers all the way up through chapter books for older kids to choose from.
23th at 10:00am: fun with boxes at the Bible church
If you were here last year when we did this, you'll remember how much fun the kids had on this day. Bring big boxes and small boxes - whatever is leftover from Christmas! We'll play in, on, and around them, then break them down and haul them off.
PREPARATION: bring boxes
30th at 9:00am: Pool
FEBRUARY 2008
6th at 10:00am: Playtime at Mary and Martha Midkiff's home: 605 Ira II Street (in between 6th and 8th). Their house is gray with a red roof and there's a kid's swing on the porch. See you there!
13th at 10:00am: Library Conference Room - Story Time Theme: Love
20th at 10:00am: Bible Church - sensory tubs day
Instructions for Flubber (Gak) from Sheri:
I found this at http://www.omsi.edu
In a small container, combine:
1-1/3 cup very warm water and 2 tsp. Borax
Stir until Borax is completely dissolved.
Set aside.
In a large container, combine:
1-1/2 cup very warm water, 2 cups Elmer's White Glue, Liquid water color (or food coloring), and glitter (optional).
Mix thoroughly.
Pour contents of the small container into the large container.
Mix well using your hands.
Lift and turn the mixture until it's fully combined.
Notes: If it sticks on hair, clothes or carpet use white vinegar to clean. Yields 6 children. Will last up to 2 weeks if stored in airtight container.
Instructions for Colored Rice from Sheri:
I found this at http://www.dltk-holidays.com
You can do this in a large ziplock bag, or in a container with a lid.
Add a healthy amount of food coloring to 2 tsp of rubbing alcohol.
Pour in about 3 cups of rice.
Shake well.
Pour onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper or tin foil.
Let dry about 1/2 a day (I did it overnight).
Notes: Be careful as it is food coloring and it doesn't come out of clothes well.
27th at 9:00am: Pool
MARCH 2008
5th at 10:00am: **Note the Change** Playgroup will be hosted by Regina Pugh this week. Take Sandy Beach to Philbin, 1st house on the Right. If you have any questions please call Stacey or Megan. Also, this is Megan's last playgroup before she leaves town on Sunday. She would love to see everyone there!
12th at 10:00am: Library Conference Room - Story Time Theme: Pajama Party
PREPARATION: kids - wear your PJs!
MAKE SURE SOMEONE BRINGS A CAMERA TO TAKE PICTURES!
19th at 10:00am: Bible Church - make your own cereal
Contact Sheri Goade if you can bring something or if you have questions at 772-three/two/three/six.
We'll each bring some ingredients to put in a granola-type cereal, let the kids make their own mixes and then eat the results for snack!
PREPARATION: We'd like volunteers to bring:
coconut
quick cooking oats
corn flakes
bran flakes
raisins
craisins
rice crispies
other dried fruit, chopped up
any other ideas to put in a cereal?
milk
CAMERA FOR PICTURES!!
26th at 9am: Pool
APRIL 2008
2nd at 10:00am: Let's go see some baby chicks!
Dress warmly and meet at Jessica's house (114 Skylark) at 10am. Shortly after that we'll walk up to Ralph and Sally Duddles' home and see their new baby chicks. Bring a stroller if you don't have a walker but don't worry - this is a pretty short walk (up to the top of Magill's.) After the chick-viewing we can come back and play at Jessica's house to warm up!
**************SPECIAL EVENT!********************************
Tomorrow (Monday, April 7) there is supposed to be a very low tide around 9am in the morning. If it's not pouring buckets, a few of us are going to head out to Sandy Beach to do some exploring and beach combing. We'll be there sometime between 9-10am depending on how quickly everyone gets cold, wet, and muddy. Get out your boots and come join us!
9th at 10:00am: Library Conference Room - Story Time Theme: RAIN
16th at 10:00am Valkyrie street playground
If it's really beautiful, we may switch this to Sandy Beach - but let's wait and see what the weather is like.
**************PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE CHANGES!*************
23rd at 9:00am: Pool
30th at 10:00am: Bible Church - mud balls
We'll each bring some ingredients to help make these no-bake cookies and then eat the results for snack!
PREPARATION: come dressed to make a mess!
PLEASE MAKE SURE AND BRING A BOWL AND SOME MEASURING CUPS FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD TO USE.
Moms of babies:
WE'LL HAVE SOME RICE CRISPIES IN A TUB FOR THE SMALLEST MEMBERS OF PLAYGROUP TO PLAY WITH IF THEY AREN'T OLD ENOUGH TO EAT HONEY AND PEANUT BUTTER.
We'd like volunteers to bring:
peanut butter
honey
dry powdered milk
raisins
rice cereal
chocolate milk powder
Here's the recipe we'll be using if you can't make it:
1 c peanut butter
1/4 c honey
1/2 c dry powdered milk
1/2 c raisins
rice cereal
chocolate milk powder
Mix all ingredients together except for the chocolate milk powder. Show your toddler how to form the mix into balls, then roll each ball in the chocolate milk powder. Eat immediately or refrigerate and eat later!
We'd like volunteers to bring:
peanut butter
honey
dry powdered milk
raisins
rice cereal
chocolate milk powder
Here's the recipe we'll be using if you can't make it:
1 c peanut butter
1/4 c honey
1/2 c dry powdered milk
1/2 c raisins
rice cereal
chocolate milk powder
Mix all ingredients together except for the chocolate milk powder. Show your toddler how to form the mix into balls, then roll each ball in the chocolate milk powder. Eat immediately or refrigerate and eat later!
MAY 2008
7th at 10:00am: Sandy Beach - bring raingear & sand toys!
14th at 10:00am: Library Conference Room - Story Time Theme: Families
Let Becky know if you have any cool books or ideas about families
21st at 10:00am: Bible Church - Cooking Theme: Make your own pizza
We need volunteers to bring the following items:
mozzarella cheese (grated)
cheddar cheese (grated)
pizza sauce
mushrooms
pepperoni
crushed pineapple
diced ham
english muffins
28th at 9:00am: Pool: special event!
We have invited Lisa Schramek, a swim instructor, to come and give a little lesson on how to play/work with your child in the pool. She is not sure she'll be able to make it, but she is planning on it at this point. We would like to pay her $25, split between everyone who comes, for her time. So spread the word about this special event. Hope to see you there and thanks to Mary M. for planning this!
Summer 2008
JUNE:
4th at 11am - Swimming * Note the new summer swim time!* Meet at the pool, open to all ages so bring all your kids!
11th at 10am - Share-a-book storytime: bring a favorite book, fingerplay, or song to share and we'll share as many as we have time and attention for. If sharing something freaks you out or you have no creativity to spare in the summertime, come anyway!
18th at 11am Swimming - meet at the pool, open to all ages so bring all your kids!
25th at 10am - Coast Guard playground on Valkyrie
JULY:
2nd at 11am - Swimming - meet at the pool, open to all ages so bring all your kids!
9th at 10am - Bug storytime - come ready to read your creepy-crawly favorites
16th at 11am - Swimming - meet at the pool, open to all ages so bring all your kids
* Note about Swimming* The pool needs us to have enough people coming to pay for the life guard. We did fine the first week of June but didn't have enough participants mid June or early July. I know we have had a lot of people out of town, myself included! Judy has agreed to let us try again July 16th, but if we don't have enough people coming we will have to cancel swimming for the rest of the summer and come up with another playgroup plan.
23th at 10am - Sandy Beach - bring your sand toys and dress for the weather
30th at 11am - Swimming - meet at the pool, open to all ages so bring all your kids! (We had 5 adults on the 16th. Hope to see even more this week!)
AUGUST:
6th at 11am - Swimming - meet at the pool, open to all ages so bring all your kids!
13th at 10am the library - Let's move! storytime - come ready to wiggle, dance, and move!
20th at 11am - Swimming - meet at the pool, open to all ages so bring all your kids!
27th at 10am - SANDY BEACH (note the change)
Let's have a last summer hurrah with buckets, shovels, sand toys and most likely rain gear. :-)
4th at 11am - Swimming * Note the new summer swim time!* Meet at the pool, open to all ages so bring all your kids!
11th at 10am - Share-a-book storytime: bring a favorite book, fingerplay, or song to share and we'll share as many as we have time and attention for. If sharing something freaks you out or you have no creativity to spare in the summertime, come anyway!
18th at 11am Swimming - meet at the pool, open to all ages so bring all your kids!
25th at 10am - Coast Guard playground on Valkyrie
JULY:
2nd at 11am - Swimming - meet at the pool, open to all ages so bring all your kids!
9th at 10am - Bug storytime - come ready to read your creepy-crawly favorites
16th at 11am - Swimming - meet at the pool, open to all ages so bring all your kids
* Note about Swimming* The pool needs us to have enough people coming to pay for the life guard. We did fine the first week of June but didn't have enough participants mid June or early July. I know we have had a lot of people out of town, myself included! Judy has agreed to let us try again July 16th, but if we don't have enough people coming we will have to cancel swimming for the rest of the summer and come up with another playgroup plan.
23th at 10am - Sandy Beach - bring your sand toys and dress for the weather
30th at 11am - Swimming - meet at the pool, open to all ages so bring all your kids! (We had 5 adults on the 16th. Hope to see even more this week!)
AUGUST:
6th at 11am - Swimming - meet at the pool, open to all ages so bring all your kids!
13th at 10am the library - Let's move! storytime - come ready to wiggle, dance, and move!
20th at 11am - Swimming - meet at the pool, open to all ages so bring all your kids!
27th at 10am - SANDY BEACH (note the change)
Let's have a last summer hurrah with buckets, shovels, sand toys and most likely rain gear. :-)
February 2010
3rd at 10:00 - Playgroup at Jill Dormer's house at 701 Unimak (Seaverson's subdivision). It is a 2 story yellow house about 1/2 way up on the left.
10th at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
17th at 10am - Bookworms at the library
NOTE: The library is trying something new for us. After baby bookworms the library will be open for a special toddler/baby friendly time (10:30 - 11:30) where the library will be staffed so the moms can check out books and the kids can read books, play with the puppets, magnets, etc. We can also continue to use the council chamber room so some moms can read to small groups while other moms are checking out books. Should be a great time to take advantage of our wonderful library!
24th at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
10th at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
17th at 10am - Bookworms at the library
NOTE: The library is trying something new for us. After baby bookworms the library will be open for a special toddler/baby friendly time (10:30 - 11:30) where the library will be staffed so the moms can check out books and the kids can read books, play with the puppets, magnets, etc. We can also continue to use the council chamber room so some moms can read to small groups while other moms are checking out books. Should be a great time to take advantage of our wonderful library!
24th at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
March 2010
3rd at 10:00 -Come make ice cream at Jessica Smith's home. Parsonage for the Bible Church (up Magill's trailer court. Turn right into the Bible Church parking lot but instead of turning toward the church follow the parking lot to the house on the far side)
10th at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
17th at 10am - Bookworms at the library
NOTE: The library is trying something new for us. After baby bookworms the library will be open for a special toddler/baby friendly time (10:30 - 11:30) where the library will be staffed so the moms can check out books and the kids can read books, play with the puppets, magnets, etc. We can also continue to use the council chamber room so some moms can read to small groups while other moms are checking out books. Should be a great time to take advantage of our wonderful library!
24th at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
31st at 10:00 - Tent and tunnel fun at the Baptist Church (5th and Gjoa St.) Bring all those pop up tents, tunnels, playhouses, etc. and we'll let the kids go wild.
10th at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
17th at 10am - Bookworms at the library
NOTE: The library is trying something new for us. After baby bookworms the library will be open for a special toddler/baby friendly time (10:30 - 11:30) where the library will be staffed so the moms can check out books and the kids can read books, play with the puppets, magnets, etc. We can also continue to use the council chamber room so some moms can read to small groups while other moms are checking out books. Should be a great time to take advantage of our wonderful library!
24th at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
31st at 10:00 - Tent and tunnel fun at the Baptist Church (5th and Gjoa St.) Bring all those pop up tents, tunnels, playhouses, etc. and we'll let the kids go wild.
April 2011
7th at 10:00 - Playgroup at Jessica Smith's. Parsonage for the Bible Church (up Magill's trailer court. Turn right into the Bible Church parking lot but instead of turning toward the church follow the parking lot to the house on the far side) Come enjoy a change of scenery and let your kids play with some new toys!
14that 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
21st at 10am - Bookworms at the library
NOTE: The library is trying something new for us. After baby bookworms the library will be open for a special toddler/baby friendly time (10:30 - 11:30) where the library will be staffed so the moms can check out books and the kids can read books, play with the puppets, magnets, etc. We can also continue to use the council chamber room so some moms can read to small groups while other moms are checking out books. Should be a great time to take advantage of our wonderful library!
28th at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
14that 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
21st at 10am - Bookworms at the library
NOTE: The library is trying something new for us. After baby bookworms the library will be open for a special toddler/baby friendly time (10:30 - 11:30) where the library will be staffed so the moms can check out books and the kids can read books, play with the puppets, magnets, etc. We can also continue to use the council chamber room so some moms can read to small groups while other moms are checking out books. Should be a great time to take advantage of our wonderful library!
28th at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
May 2010
5th at 10:00 Playgroup at Mary Midkiff's house 605 Ira II St. Just one block off of Haugen between 6th and 8th. It's a gray house with a red roof and a baby swing on the porch. If the weather is nice we'll walk the block down to the new Devil's thumb playground.
12th at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
19th at 10am - Bookworms at the library
NOTE: The library is trying something new for us. After baby bookworms the library will be open for a special toddler/baby friendly time (10:30 - 11:30) where the library will be staffed so the moms can check out books and the kids can read books, play with the puppets, magnets, etc. We can also continue to use the council chamber room so some moms can read to small groups while other moms are checking out books. Should be a great time to take advantage of our wonderful library!
26th at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
12th at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
19th at 10am - Bookworms at the library
NOTE: The library is trying something new for us. After baby bookworms the library will be open for a special toddler/baby friendly time (10:30 - 11:30) where the library will be staffed so the moms can check out books and the kids can read books, play with the puppets, magnets, etc. We can also continue to use the council chamber room so some moms can read to small groups while other moms are checking out books. Should be a great time to take advantage of our wonderful library!
26th at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
Bubble recipes
Ultimate Bubble Recipe
2 c Dawn dishwashing detergent
¾ c white Karo corn syrup
6 c water
Combine all ingredients in a container with a tight fitting lid and shake well. Let settle for at least 4 hours before using. Store in refrigerator to preserve mix, but bring to room temp before using. Avoid stirring the mix once made, this causes foam which interferes with the bubbles. This is non-toxic, but shouldn’t be eaten and it should be kept out of little eyes!
2 c water
1 c Dawn dishwashing detergent
1/4 c glycerin (opt.)
1 tsp sugar
Mix and use!
2 c Dawn dishwashing detergent
¾ c white Karo corn syrup
6 c water
Combine all ingredients in a container with a tight fitting lid and shake well. Let settle for at least 4 hours before using. Store in refrigerator to preserve mix, but bring to room temp before using. Avoid stirring the mix once made, this causes foam which interferes with the bubbles. This is non-toxic, but shouldn’t be eaten and it should be kept out of little eyes!
2 c water
1 c Dawn dishwashing detergent
1/4 c glycerin (opt.)
1 tsp sugar
Mix and use!
September 2009
2nd at 10:00 - Playgroup at Louise's house 1100A Valkyrie St. (Coast Guard housing upper side just down from the playground) If the weather is nice we can also spend some time at the playground. Come visit and catch up from our busy summers!
9th at 10:00 Baby Bookworms at the library. Theme: favorites Mary and Becky will be sharing a few of their favorite books, rhymes and songs. If anyone else has a favorite bring it along.
16th at 10:00 Playgroup at new playground at 5th and Ira II and/or Mary's house at 605 Ira II. Just drive up Ira II St. (parallel to Haugen) and it is where 5th street would go through. It's a fun playground but geared a bit more toward older kids (slides, climbing and no swings) There is a privacy fence but it is not completely secure. We can also use Mary's house so if it is raining or you have babies and would rather hang out at a house while the "older" kids play at the playground with a few of the moms that should work fine.
23rd at 9am - swimming in the warm pool. NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! Regular pool fees apply. Hope to see you there!
30th at 9am - swimming in the warm pool. NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! Regular pool fees apply.
Since we have so few swim times between now and December, the pool is allowing us to come twice this month. Hope to see you there!
9th at 10:00 Baby Bookworms at the library. Theme: favorites Mary and Becky will be sharing a few of their favorite books, rhymes and songs. If anyone else has a favorite bring it along.
16th at 10:00 Playgroup at new playground at 5th and Ira II and/or Mary's house at 605 Ira II. Just drive up Ira II St. (parallel to Haugen) and it is where 5th street would go through. It's a fun playground but geared a bit more toward older kids (slides, climbing and no swings) There is a privacy fence but it is not completely secure. We can also use Mary's house so if it is raining or you have babies and would rather hang out at a house while the "older" kids play at the playground with a few of the moms that should work fine.
23rd at 9am - swimming in the warm pool. NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! Regular pool fees apply. Hope to see you there!
30th at 9am - swimming in the warm pool. NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! Regular pool fees apply.
Since we have so few swim times between now and December, the pool is allowing us to come twice this month. Hope to see you there!
October 2009
7th at 10:00 - Rachel Kandoll's house on Rose Lane (off of Papke's road)
Directions: Turn on Papke's Road (about 9 miles out, past Falls Creek, on the right, well marked road). Then take the first road to your left (Rose Lane). You will pass 2 houses on your right and then the road forks and you want to stay right. They are the 1st house (on your left). You will see the in-progress tyveck garage right in front of the house. As the garage is still being worked on it would be easiest to keep driving past the garage and then pull in to the driveway in front of the house. If you have any questions call Rachel at 2665.
It's a drive but always fun to explore a new house! Hope to see you there.
14th at 10am - Bookworms at the library
NOTE: The library is trying something new for us. After baby bookworms the library will be open for a special toddler/baby friendly time (10:30 - 11:30) where the library will be staffed so the moms can check out books and the kids can read books, play with the puppets, magnets, etc. We can also continue to use the council chamber room so some moms can read to small groups while other moms are checking out books. Should be a great time to take advantage of our wonderful library!
21st at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
28th - Halloween costume parade at Mt. View Manor. This is a favorite from past years. Dress up your little ones a few days early and let's meet at the Mt. View Manor Assisted Living Dining Room at 10:00 Drive to the left end of the building(new wing) and go in the automatic doors and the dining hall is straight ahead. We will then do a "parade" through the building and end up upstairs in the lounge (far end looking out over Hammer and Wikan) where we will have snack. If you have old enough kids to care you might let them know that this is a costume parade and not trick or treating. This is a big hit with the Manor residents!
Directions: Turn on Papke's Road (about 9 miles out, past Falls Creek, on the right, well marked road). Then take the first road to your left (Rose Lane). You will pass 2 houses on your right and then the road forks and you want to stay right. They are the 1st house (on your left). You will see the in-progress tyveck garage right in front of the house. As the garage is still being worked on it would be easiest to keep driving past the garage and then pull in to the driveway in front of the house. If you have any questions call Rachel at 2665.
It's a drive but always fun to explore a new house! Hope to see you there.
14th at 10am - Bookworms at the library
NOTE: The library is trying something new for us. After baby bookworms the library will be open for a special toddler/baby friendly time (10:30 - 11:30) where the library will be staffed so the moms can check out books and the kids can read books, play with the puppets, magnets, etc. We can also continue to use the council chamber room so some moms can read to small groups while other moms are checking out books. Should be a great time to take advantage of our wonderful library!
21st at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
28th - Halloween costume parade at Mt. View Manor. This is a favorite from past years. Dress up your little ones a few days early and let's meet at the Mt. View Manor Assisted Living Dining Room at 10:00 Drive to the left end of the building(new wing) and go in the automatic doors and the dining hall is straight ahead. We will then do a "parade" through the building and end up upstairs in the lounge (far end looking out over Hammer and Wikan) where we will have snack. If you have old enough kids to care you might let them know that this is a costume parade and not trick or treating. This is a big hit with the Manor residents!
November 2009
4th at 10:00 - Playgroup at Becky Martin's house at the top of PFI hill. If you need more specific directions please call her at 2923.
11th at 10am - Individual pumpkin pies at the Bible Church Nursery. Dress to get messy!
Here's the recipe we're going to use:
1 pkg vanilla pudding mix (big or small)
1 can pumpkin puree (big or small - just depends how much you want to make! "Easy" kind with the spices already in it works great)
1 1/2 c. milk
spices (if your puree doesn't have it already)
mini pie crusts
whipping cream
Mix the milk and pudding together until smooth. Add the pumpkin and mix well. Scoop into individual pie tins and either refrigerate or eat immediately! It's always better topped with whipped cream!
18th at 10am - Bookworms at the library
NOTE: The library is trying something new for us. After baby bookworms the library will be open for a special toddler/baby friendly time (10:30 - 11:30) where the library will be staffed so the moms can check out books and the kids can read books, play with the puppets, magnets, etc. We can also continue to use the council chamber room so some moms can read to small groups while other moms are checking out books. Should be a great time to take advantage of our wonderful library!
25th - NO PLAYGROUP! Happy Thanksgiving!
11th at 10am - Individual pumpkin pies at the Bible Church Nursery. Dress to get messy!
Here's the recipe we're going to use:
1 pkg vanilla pudding mix (big or small)
1 can pumpkin puree (big or small - just depends how much you want to make! "Easy" kind with the spices already in it works great)
1 1/2 c. milk
spices (if your puree doesn't have it already)
mini pie crusts
whipping cream
Mix the milk and pudding together until smooth. Add the pumpkin and mix well. Scoop into individual pie tins and either refrigerate or eat immediately! It's always better topped with whipped cream!
18th at 10am - Bookworms at the library
NOTE: The library is trying something new for us. After baby bookworms the library will be open for a special toddler/baby friendly time (10:30 - 11:30) where the library will be staffed so the moms can check out books and the kids can read books, play with the puppets, magnets, etc. We can also continue to use the council chamber room so some moms can read to small groups while other moms are checking out books. Should be a great time to take advantage of our wonderful library!
25th - NO PLAYGROUP! Happy Thanksgiving!
January 2010
6th at 10:00 - Playgroup at Sarah Holmgrain's house at 606 Vesta St. (Severson subdivision). House looks like a duplex. Enter on the left side. Hope to see you there!
13th at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
20th at 10am - Bookworms at the library
NOTE: The library is trying something new for us. After baby bookworms the library will be open for a special toddler/baby friendly time (10:30 - 11:30) where the library will be staffed so the moms can check out books and the kids can read books, play with the puppets, magnets, etc. We can also continue to use the council chamber room so some moms can read to small groups while other moms are checking out books. Should be a great time to take advantage of our wonderful library!
27th at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
13th at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
20th at 10am - Bookworms at the library
NOTE: The library is trying something new for us. After baby bookworms the library will be open for a special toddler/baby friendly time (10:30 - 11:30) where the library will be staffed so the moms can check out books and the kids can read books, play with the puppets, magnets, etc. We can also continue to use the council chamber room so some moms can read to small groups while other moms are checking out books. Should be a great time to take advantage of our wonderful library!
27th at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
December 2009
2nd at 10:00 - Playgroup at Sarah Holmgrain's house at 606 Vesta St. (Severson subdivision). House looks like a duplex. Enter on the left side. Hope to see you there!
9th at 10am - Bookworms at the library
NOTE: The library is trying something new for us. After baby bookworms the library will be open for a special toddler/baby friendly time (10:30 - 11:30) where the library will be staffed so the moms can check out books and the kids can read books, play with the puppets, magnets, etc. We can also continue to use the council chamber room so some moms can read to small groups while other moms are checking out books. Should be a great time to take advantage of our wonderful library!
16th at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
23rd and 30th - NO PLAYGROUP! Merry Christmas!
9th at 10am - Bookworms at the library
NOTE: The library is trying something new for us. After baby bookworms the library will be open for a special toddler/baby friendly time (10:30 - 11:30) where the library will be staffed so the moms can check out books and the kids can read books, play with the puppets, magnets, etc. We can also continue to use the council chamber room so some moms can read to small groups while other moms are checking out books. Should be a great time to take advantage of our wonderful library!
16th at 9:00 - Swimming! NOTE THE EARLIER TIME! We use the warm pool. Regular swim fees apply. Hope to see you there.
23rd and 30th - NO PLAYGROUP! Merry Christmas!
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