updates

They have cancelled the public from picking strawberries at P & P Farms (until maybe late this month).  So, if you are still interested Valley Home Farm are open for business.  They are $1.75/pound or about $9 a gallon.  We will meet at the church at 9 and carpool there.   Let me know if you want to join us, so we don't forget anybody.  There is a nice park with tables and playground that we can go to afterwards and have a picnic.  So, bring picnic lunch with you.  Let me know if you want to join us, so we don't forget anybody.

310 Potts Road, Wartrace, TN 37183. Phone: (931) 389-6470. Email: valleyhome@cafes.net  Directions: Valley Home is 50 miles southeast of Nashville, just 10 minutes off I-24, Exit 97. Go 7.1 miles on Hwy 269E toward Wartrace. Go 1 one half miles on Potts Road to Valley Home. There is a nice park with tables and playground that we can go to afterwards and have a picnic.  So, bring picnic lunch with you.  Let me know if you want to join us, so we don't forget anybody.

Also, the kids and I are planning on going to General Bragg Park around 11 today if anybody wants to join us.

Add to my list

If there is anybody out there that wants to added to the FUMC playgroup e-mail list, please let me know.  There are sometimes last minute changes and I always e-mail to the group and don't always get to this site to update everybody.  I will try to do that from now on though.  But if you would like to be updated on anything playgroup, please just send me a short message letting me know.  elizabeth.chavis@gmail.com  Have a fantastic day!

Mark your calendars!

We have some FUN things planned for the rest of May and early June!  Please pass on to other families as school is almost out and they are welcome to join us on any!

Wed. mornings-  meet at FUMC from 7-7:20 for a very short prayer service.  A great way to start your day!

If you signed up (and there still maybe time) tonight (Thurs night )a Gardening and Lawn class at Home Depot 7-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 16th-  FUMC Parking Lot Sale--come sell (if interested, please contact Stacie at stacie0805@yahoo.com) or come see what you want!

Wed., May 20th- Strawberry picking--P&P Farms at 9:30 a.m. (P and P Farms - 

2841 East Jefferson Pike, Lascassas, TN 37085. Phone: 931-895-4708. They open at 8am and prefer cash. Other questions, call: 893-0704.)

Monday, May 26th-10 a.m.- Fire Station Tour--(Please RSVP so I can give them a # we are looking at)--Main Station on Main St.

Friday, May 29th--Airport tour--meet at 10 a.m. at Murfreesboro Airport and bring a picnic lunch to enjoy a picnic afterwards

Sat. June 6th-- Cripple Creek Farm-- meet at church at 9 a.m.--wear comfortable and not great clothes-- (www.cripplecreekfarm.com/) and we will all drive there together--bring picnic lunch and blanket to eat on and Camera

Near future: strawberry picking

Next few Days

Hey everybody! There are some new events tht I want to share before my large list for May. I have several people contacted in trying to set up Cripple Creek Farm, fire station tour, airport tour, etc. I will let you know as soon as I have dates. Here are a few things the next few days.

Wed. April 29th- 7 am Come join us at church (FUMC) for a short prayer service (15-20 mins) and come to walk for 45 mins. afterwards to get a little exercise before the day starts.

Wed. also-- 31 cent scoop day at Baskin Robbins from 5-10 pm

May 1st-3rd FUMC Church-wide retreat

Monday, May 4th --Just in case anyone asks how they can help support the tornado relief, Bounce U will be donating 100% of their profits to the Red Cross on May 4. They are charging $5.00/child to come in and play on their equipment. The staff at BounceU are also donating their salaries on these dates as well. It is a good opportunity for children to have fun and support a good cause. All Ages Open Bounce! 4:00-7:00 pm. 100% of the proceeds will go to the American Red Cross to help the victims of the recent tornadoes. $5.00 per bouncer ** SOCKS AND SIGNED WAIVER ARE REQUIRED TO BOUNCE *** RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENED!

FREE Home Depot Lawn and Gardening Workshop

Thought I would pass this on.  I just signed up because we started our first raised bed garden this year.  Sign-up now to go.

A new FREE Home Depot workshop will be available to attend soon! This FREE workshop will show women how to transform their outdoors! You will receive lots of information on vegetable gardening and outdoor style projects that fit into any sized budget. I've also heard that you may receive special savings discounts too! Register here to attend this FREE class on May 14th from 7-8:30 pm.

April Dates

Now that April is half over....  :)

April 18th-  Saturday- FREE- 22nd Annual Pioneer Days--All ages can enjoy old-time trade demonstrations, crafts, music and dance. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

(If you have a 7 yr. old girl or older and know somebody that does---FREE on Saturday at Barnes & Nobles here at the Avenue American Girl Club- Ages 7 and older can make dolls crafts and accessories 12 p.m.)

April 20th- Monday-  FREE Storytime at Barnes & Nobles at the Avenue at 11 a.m.

April 21st- Tuesday- Kids' Night at Chick-fil-a 5 p.m. (4 pack kids meal- $1.49 all ages)

April 22nd Wednesday--FREE- prayer service at FUMC from 7- 7:20 a.m. (no childcare, but it's for a short time frame for kids or have your spouse watch them before heading to work)  We are wanting to meet each Wed. morning for this new prayer service at our church.  Those that can stay a little longer, a group is going to walk around outside for 30-45 mins. afterwards)

April 24th- Friday- Moms' Night Out-  Meet at Camino Real on Cason Lane at 6 p.m. and go to the movies "17 Again" (to watch the trailer- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI-XjgKuid0) 

April 27th- Monday-picnic and park-Siegel Soccer park- 11 a.m.

Next month- Fire station tour, strawberry picking, family potluck/picnic, and much more