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November 10, 2011
This Weeks Publisher Notes
I am loving that the sun is shining again!
It has been another beautiful week! I love the cooler temps with the beautiful sun shining. I really am just loving being outside these days. Fall is just so pretty.
Our first edition of our Holiday Gift Guide is here this week! Make sure you check out the wonderful products and sales that these Friends of Macaroni have to offer you. If you are a business that still wants to get in to the guide, don't fret, there is still time. Just send me an email and I will ...
Holiday Gift Guide
Click on any of the picture logos below to head over to our Holiday Gift Guide members websites!
Contact Katie for a 10% discount off anything you order!! [email protected]
Happy Veteran's Day
This Veteran's Day Macaroni Kid wants to say Thank YOU to all of our Troops overseas and at home and to all of the Veterans who have served our country. Thank YOU for putting your life on the line for us, ensuring our freedom remains and for fighting battles that we will never see. You are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.
If you have a family, friend, or loved one who is currently or who has in served in our country's armed forces, please add their name ...
TP Turkey
I have been hooked on this site called Pinterest. You basically "pin" or bookmark your favorite ideas, recipes, inspiration. You have to be invited to use the site. I don't see why because it's free to use, but if anyone needs an invite just leave a comment below and I'll invite you!
There are so many craft ideas using TP rolls I have been saving mine for a week! Here is one crafts that the kids and I made inspired by one of the crafts I have ...
Turkey Day Shirt!
So stinkin' cute
Material needed:
-brown t-shirt or onesie(I purchased mine from Hobby Lobby for $2.99)
-various colors of felt(white, green, red, orange, yellow, black)
-fabric glue
-scissors
Optional Items:
-2 small black buttons
-needle
-thread
-ribbon for bow
Cut two small circles out of the white felt for the turkeys eyes.
I traced something round I had lying around the house. Cut a
triangle out of the orange felt. For the wattle (red hangy thingy) use
a piece of red felt. I had to kind of wing this one ...
Saturday, November 12 - Lowes Build and Grow Clinic
Where: All local Lowes Home Improvement StoresWhen: 10:00 AMWho: For kids 3 years and upHow: You can register online at www.lowesbuildandgrow.comCost: FREEFor more info: Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certificate of merit.
Saturday, November 12 - FREE Day at the Denver Zoo
Where: Located in Denver's City Park, the Zoo's main entrance is on 23rd Avenue between Colorado Boulevard and York Street. Our address is 2300 Steele Street, Denver, CO 80205.When: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMWho: All Colorado residentsHow: Just show your Colorado IDCost: FREEFor more info: www.denverzoo.org
Saturday, November 12 - Fall Stories 3
Where: Lookout Mountain Nature Center
910 Colorow Road
Golden, CO 80401When: 2:00 PMWho: Ages 6-adult.How: Register online HERECost: FREE
Saturday, November 12 through Sunday, November 13 - Augustana Arts presents Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra “Fairy Tales, Games and Make-Believe”
Where: Performances are Saturday, November 12 at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave, and again on Sunday, November 13 at 3 p.m. at Abiding Hope Lutheran Church, 6337 South Robb Way in Littleton.When: 3:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Tickets are available by calling 303-388-4962 or online at www.augustanaarts.orgCost: Tickets are $10 Adult / $10 Senior & Student and $8 Children 5-12yrs (Children under 5 are free).For more info: www.augustanaarts.org
Sunday, November 13 - FREE Day at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Where: The Museum is located in City Park, approximately three miles east of downtown Denver, at the intersection of Montview and Colorado Boulevards.When: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMWho: All Colorado residents.How: Just show you Colorado IDCost: FREE!!For more info: www.dmns.org
Sunday, November 13 - Baby Boogie
It is Sunday afternoon and the kids are restless. What do you do? We know a place, the perfect location, in Old Town Arvada on Grandview Avenue called the D Note. Every Sunday the kids, from 1 month to 12 years old, come and enjoy music, both by listening to it, playing it and dancing to it. Parents relax at their tables, watching the kids dance and play together - great entertainment in and of itself. The children make new friends and greet some old ones. Some even make this a weekly gathering spot.
Where: The D Note 7519 Grandview Avenue, Arvada, CO www.dnote.usWhen: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just jump in the car and come on down!Cost: The cost for the event is, get this, FREE!
Tuesday, November 15 - Animal Athletes
Where: Carson Nature Center
3000 W. Carson Drive, Littleton, COWhen: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AMWho: Ages 5 and underHow: Register HERE A caregiver 14 or older must attend with each child registered.Cost: $9 a person, $12 Non-South Suburban District Resident. Caregivers free.For more info: www.ssprd.org
Friday, November 18 - Gobble Gobble Turkey Fun!
Where: Columbine Library
7706 W. Bowles Ave.
Littleton, CO 80123
303-235-JCPL (5275)When: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMWho: Designed for ages 3 - KindergartenHow: Register one week before at the library, by calling the library on onlile at www.jeffcolibrary.org.Cost: FREE
Saturday, November 12 - National Gaming Day! Teen Gaming Program
Where: Lakewood Library
10200 W. 20th Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80215
303-235-JCPL (5275)When: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: TeensHow: Call the library to sign upCost: FREE
Saturday, November 12 - National Gaming Day! Teen Gaming Program
Where: Columbine Library
7706 W. Bowles Ave.
Littleton, CO 80123
303-235-JCPL (5275)When: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PMWho: TeensHow: Call the library to sign upCost: FREE
Wednesday, November 16 - Youthworks - Teen Jobs Resources
Where: Lakewood Library
10200 W. 20th Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80215
303-235-JCPL (5275)When: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PMWho: Youth 14-21How: Registration is not required but it is a first come first served basic.Cost: FREEFor more info: NEED MONEY FOR YOUR EDUCATION, GED OR CAREER TRAINING? Are you between the ages of 16-21? Our Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program may be able to help! Ask our staff about how you can qualify for this program and start working on your goals today!!
Friday, November 18 - Friday Night Fireside Program - S'mores'gasbord
S'mores'gasbord: Try some delightful new twists on this roasted marshmallow classic, with entertainment while you digest.
Where: South Platte Park
3000 W Carson Dr, Littleton, CO 80120When: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PMWho: All AgesHow: Register online HERECost: Non-District Price:$9.00
District Price:$6.00
Family (District, same address or surname):$17.00
Family (Same address or surname):$24.00
Family member:$0.00
Youth Dist:$5.00
Youth Non Dist:$7.00
Saturday, November 19 - Lowes Build and Grow Clinic
Christmas is right around the corner! This kit is the perfect way to get your kids in the Christmas spirit!Where: All local Lowes Home Improvement StoresWhen: 10:00 AMWho: For kids 3 years and upHow: You can register online at www.lowesbuildandgrow.comCost: FREEFor more info: Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certificate of merit.
Saturday, November 19 - Family Fun Walk - Camoflauge
Camouflage: Discover how many animals are lurking around South Platte Park that you never see! Through games you will learn how animals hide themselves and how you can blend in to observe animals.
Where: South Platte Park
3000 W Carson Dr, Littleton, CO 80120When: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMWho: All AgesHow: Register online HERECost: Non-District Price:$9.00
District Price:$6.00
Family (District, same address or surname):$17.00
Family (Same address or surname):$24.00
Family member:$0.00
Youth Dist:$5.00
Youth Non Dist:$7.00
Saturday, November 19 - Teen Movie: Super 8
Where: Bemis Public Library
6014 S. Datura St.
Littleton, CO 80120
Ph: 303-795-3961When: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PMWho: TeensHow: Just come down and join the fun.Cost: FREEFor more info: For more information, contact Mark Decker, Teen/Senior Librarian, at 303-795-3961.
Monday, November 21 - Monday Movie - Cars 2
Where: Bemis Library
6014 S. Datura St.
Littleton, CO 80120
Ph: 303-795-3961When: 2:00 PMWho: For ages 3 and up. Children under the age of 8 must attend with an adult.How: Reservations required call 303.795.3961 beginning Nov 7.Cost: FREEFor more info: For more information, contact Val Fetters, Children's Services, at 303-795-3961.
Tuesday, November 22 - Thankfully - Art and Books
Where: Bemis Public Library
6014 S. Datura St.
Littleton, CO 80120
Ph: 303-795-3961
Meeting Room, lower levelWhen: 2:00 PMWho: Grades 1 - 5How: Reservations required. Please call 303-795-3961 beginning Nov. 7.Cost: FREEFor more info: For more information, contact Val Fetters, Children's Services, at 303-795-3961.
Friday, November 25 - 2011 Candlelight Walk and Tree Lighting
Where: Downtown LittletonWhen: 5:30 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Just come down and enjoy the festivitiesCost: FREE
Free parking is available at Arapahoe Community College. Sip free hot cider and join in the music at Town Hall Arts Center, Bega Park, or Bradford Auto Body from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Candles will be available for 50 centsFor more info: For more information call 303-795-3863.
Donations of non perishable food for Inter-Faith Community Services will be accepted, as will toys for the Arapahoe Santa Claus Shop
Kids Eat FREE!!
There are a lot of places in the metro area that have Kids Eat Free (or practically free) Nights! Here is a list of ones that we know of, and we would love to hear about any that you know to add to our list! Always call ahead to confirm that they are still having a Kid's Eat Free Night because restaurants can change these at any time.
Also if you find out we have something wrong please let us know.
Everyday
Las Fuentes (Lakewood) - One free kids meal ...
Macaroni Kid Mom's Group Directory
Are you new to the area? Even if you are not, maybe you are looking for other moms to hang out with (with kids and maybe sometimes without!). Local mom's groups are a great way to meet new friends, and find support. And your kids will make new friends as well!
I've created a list of area Mom's Clubs in the new Business Directory (Many thanks to everyone who contacted me and submitted information.) I know there are more, so if you are a member of a ...
Making "My Macaroni" Work For You
A little info on this great feature
Have you spent all week sifting through the papers, stacks of magazines, pamphlets and flyers, only to get to the car on the day of, and not have the address? Then you have to unload everyone, head back in and look up the address, print out the page, only to arrive exhausted, and late.
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