Walden Farm change

Hey guys! I'm so late at letting you all know about Walden Farm visit tomorrow. They are open at 3 until dark. I'm going to put mine down for early naps and plan to be there at the farm at 4. We might hit Chick-fil-a afterwards too. Come out and join us!!

Elizabeth

October Dates

Hey everybody! This is a BUSY month and there are a lot more activities this month that aren't listed (pick up a Rutherford Parent if interested), but enough to keep us with full schedules. There are so many, so write them down or post them on your computer calendar NOW! Hope you all are great and see you soon!

Saturday, Oct. 3rd & 4th- FREE- Cheekwood- (I will be out of town, but get a group and go. It sounds like fun!)If you're looking for cheap fall activities for the family, this is a great opportunity! Every fall, Cheekwood has a FREE weekend. And its this coming weekend, October 3rd and October 4th. Admission is FREE and there are plenty of activities to take in.

They have a Silly Scarecrows exhibit throughout the gardens that will definitely bring a smile to your face. On Saturday from 10am-12noon, families can even make their own silly scarecrow! There's something for the whole family, and the best part is...its FREE with gate admission ($10 adults, $5 ages 6-17, free ages 5 and under)

Another option- Oct. 3rd- The Avenue here in Murfreesboro- Fall Kids Fest- FREE 11 am- 4 pm

Thursday, Oct. 8th- 12-2 pm. Walden Pumpkin Farm- Smyrna, TN--bring a picnic lunch and enjoy hayrides, farm animals, pumpkins, kiddie corn maze (some things may cost) FREE to go www.waldenfarm.biz

Friday, Oct. 9th- Fall Harvest Festival FALL HARVEST HAYRIDE - Friday, October 9, 2009 from 5-9pm
Hayrides, live music, campfire, hotdogs, children's activities, and more! Join the Friends of the Greenway and Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department for the 12th annual event. Old-fashioned entertainment that is fun for the whole family. Located at the General Bragg Trailhead, 1540 West College St., admission is $2 per person, ages 2 and under are free. This includes a hayride and marshmallows, other food sold separately. For more information, contact Angela Jackson, 893-2141.

Moms' Night Out Friday, 16th- Cheap fun!- Bring a snack to share at the church at 6:00 (or whenever you can get there) and we'll watch a movie on a big screen at church. My Sisters' Keeper might be out. Move posted closer to date.

Saturday & Sunday, October 17-18-- FREE - Arts & Crafts Fair- Bell Buckle- Very crowded, so be patient, have fun, and enjoy the sites.

Harvest Day and Fiber Festival
Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.- FREE- Cannonsburgh (http://www.murfreesborotn.gov/default.aspx?ekmenu=126&id=3042)

Another option- Oct. 24th- FREE- 3 - 5 p.m.The Avenue- Halloween at The Avenue- Ages 2-12- storytelling, balloon art, face painting, candy, and games

Friday, Oct 30th- Halloween Fun at church- FREE- The kids can dress up and we have a celebration of our on at church. Bring a dish to share for a potluck in the Fellowship Hall at 5:30 (come when you can) and we will start watching a Veggie Movie or two in the Family Life Center around 6:30. We had a great time last year!

Saturday, Oct. 31st- Trick-or-treating on the Square- FREE 3-6 p.m. (http://www.murfreesboropost.com/news.php?viewStory=515)

Hope to see you at many of these fall activites!

Elizabeth Chavis

Reminder and more

Hey everybody! Reminder tonight, we are having a potluck/picnic/play at Seigel Soccer Park at 5:30 (or whenever you can get there). Just bring a dish to share, your picnic stuff (blanket, plates, utensils, and drink), and enjoy this beautiful day with us. Hope to see you there!!! :)

Also, I've decided to postpone the consignment sale until spring, but do a toy swap this fall. I'll tell you more about it soon. If you have ever participated in one, please share with me about it. In the meantime, hang onto those toys you are wanting to get rid of for another month or two.

Have a fantastic day!

August dates

Hey everybody! I had a wonderful trip and was so thankful Allison offered a few fun things while I was gone. I hope everybody is doing great and enjoying their summer. Those that had kids start school yesterday, hope that went well. I have some dates for you to mark on your calendar, and a couple questions too.

First, a few of us had thought about the FUMC playgroup hosting a childrens' consignment sale at church. The $$ we raise would go do speakers, crafts, a family in need, etc. We need to choose a date. I was thinking a Saturday morning at church from 8-11 a.m. The gym would be open from 7-noon to set up and take down. We thought maybe asking a flat rate, so we don't have to deal with all the transactions or getting $$ from people afterwards. A flat $10 to have a booth set up. Share with me your thoughts please. What date seems to work with you guys? Oct. 17th or November sometime? We need to advertise in the church bulletin and newsletter. We'll need help maybe putting a playgroup table together (?), sharing about playgroup. I'm sure there is more too. So, I will need help. Please tell me if you want to help or any thoughts on the consignent sale.

Ok, play dates! :)

Thursday, Aug. 13th-- Splash Pad in Smyrna--- 10:30 -play and picnic lunch

Friday, 8/14-8/15--- Women's Seminar--Gifts To Give That Last--( www.fumcm.org) $10- nursery available

Tuesday, 8/18- Barfield Park- 9:30 a.m.- go hiking, play on playground, and picnic

Wed. 8/19 - FUMC dinners start-- tailgating party 5 p.m.

Friday 8/21-- Nashville Shores- FREE - we can meet at the church at 9 a.m. and get home to pick up older kids from school. (Krista W. has free tickets)- RSVP to get an idea of whom is meeting that morning

Monday 8/24 - picnic/potluck at Seigel Park - 5:30 p.m. - Bring a dish to share and play on the playground and fellowship.

This week... 7/6-7/12

This is what we are looking at this week.

Mon. 6th- 11 a.m FREE storytime at Barnes & Nobles at the Avenue

Tues 7th- 5:00 p.m.- Chick-fil-a dinner- kids night- $1.49 kids meal- come anytime

Wed. 8th--movie $2 Smyrna movie theater--10 a.m (get there early) Veggie Tales movie

Fri 10th- Blueberry picking- 8:30 a.m (to beat the heat) - meet at the farm (The Blueberry Patch - Blueberries5942 West Gum Road, Murfreesboro, TN, 37127)--bring snacks to munch on while the kids play afterwards.

*two more things on Friday 10th- Splash Out! Barfield Crescent Park 1:30- come play in the water &
Family Game Night at Barnes & Nobles- all ages- 6 p.m.
Fri. 10th-Sun. 12th- Uncle Dave Macon Days- Fri 5 -11 pm / Sat. 9 am-11 pm/ Sun 12-4 pm

Next 2 weeks

Hey guys! Hope you are having a great week! Here are a few dates for this week and next.

Thursday (tomorrow)- 10 a.m. Splash Pad in Smyrna FREE

Monday, June 29th- picnic at the park- Siegel Soccer Park 5:30-- Potluck---bring a dish to share- bikes and balls would be fun too-

Tuesday, June 30th - 10 am- Smyrna Movie Theater- Over the Hedge $2 (http://www.malco.com/index.php?page=kid2009)

Thursday, July 2- Hatcher Family Dairy Farm- FREE -College Grove,-need to be at farm by 9:15 (please RSVP so I can give them a #)

June play dates

Hello everybody! Hope your week is going well. Just wanted to share our scheduled June play dates. Invite others anytime.

Sat., June 6th- Cripple Creek Farm--FREE- exotic & farm animals--meet at church (FUMC) at 9 a.m. and we will caravan there. Pack a picnic lunch that we will eat there and wear farm attire (not Sunday best)

Tuesday, June 9th- Smyrna Splash pad- 11 a.m- FREE- Splash in all kinds of sprinklers and pack lunch to eat there and stay for awhile (I'll be late b/c of swim lessons, but will be there) http://thisissmyrnatn.blogspot.com/2006/06/fun-with-water-in-park.html

Thursday, June 11th- Siegel Park- Movie Under the Stars- 8:30 p.m.

The New Adventures of Pippi Longstockings 1998- FREE- Bring lawn chairs or blanket and movie snack to enjoy a movie outside at the park. Week of June 15th-19th VBS at FUMC (sign up your kids if you haven't yet!) Tuesday, June 16th - 6:30 p.m. Maggie Moo's at the Avenue to have fun on the grass with some ice cream (warning: the kids' cones are large) Wed, June 24th- suggestions? Monday, June 29th- picnic at the park- Siegel Soccer Park 5:30-- Potluck---bring a dish to share- bikes and balls would be fun too-