July Happenings

Wasn't VBS awesome last week? This was the first year I was involved and what an incredibly enriching experience it was for us and our kids! Now that things are beginning to slow down again, we want to invite you to come to our July happenings! We hope you can make it to one or both of these fun gatherings. Leave a comment or send an email with ay questions!

 

Tuesday July 9th we are playing at Jumping Jacks in San Dimas. 
186 Village Ct, San Dimas, CA 91773

10:30am

$8 per child, mamas are free with a paying child

Children under 2 free with paid sibling, or regular fee if no older sibling

Remember to bring socks for your kids

 

Thursday July 25th we are playing in Kimberlee Mendoza's backyard for some water fun.

10:00am

Bring your bathing suits, towels, and sunscreen and splash in some kiddie pools with us! Feel free to bring a friend.

440 E. Payson

Glendora, CA 91740

June 2013

Summer is in full swing here in So Cal. We are taking a break from our regular activities and will go on a few outings with the kiddos!

Meet some animals at the LA Zoo, Thursday, June 6th. We will meet right inside the front entrance next to the seal-viewing window at 10. If you'd like, let us know you plan to come either here in a comment or on our FB page and we will be sure to wait for you. Pack a lunch or buy lunch from one of their venues.

Ticket Prices:
$17 - Adults (ages 13 & up)
$14 - Seniors (62 & up)
$12 - Children (2-12)
Free - Children (under 2)
Free - Members
Parking is Free

On the 19th we are heading to the LA Arboretum. We will meet up for their Bookworms Storytelling. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early to meet up. Someone from the Arboretum will meet us at the front entrance and walk us to the storytelling location in the Arboretum. It's fun and involves a little craft for the kids to take home. Pack a lunch if you'd like!

Ticket Prices:
$8 - Adults
$6 - Students & Seniors
$3 - Children (ages 5-12)
Free - Children under 5
Free - Members

Parking is Free

June 2013
Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
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2	3	4	5	6 LA Zoo 10am Meet inside front entrance	7	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15
16 Father’s Day	17	18	19 LA Arboretum Bookworms Storytelling 10am Meet at front entrance 9:50am	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
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May 2013

This Thursday is our last MOPS meeting of the year! If you haven't had a chance to check it out, don't feel shy about coming! Take some time out to be still, hear an encouraging word, and gather as friends.There is still room at our tables, and moms eager to welcome you! Join us to hear Michelle Harrington speak about building our house upon a rock. She will be addressing physical and spiritual health. 

Then on the 16th we are heading to the park for a toy & clothing swap. Bring any gently used toys and children's clothing you would like to donate and take home some new-to-you treasures from a friend! Bring a sack lunch if you like!

We are officially taking a break for the Summer, but there will be a few informal gatherings, like a water play date and possibly a trip to the Arboretum. Will get those plans posted as soon as they're made! Blessings!

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wed	Thursday	Fri	Saturday
			1	2  Playgroup @ Gallego home 9:30-11:30 322 N. Washington Ave. Glendora *Free Ladies Night out 6-9pm Allure in Downtown Glendora	3	4
5	6	7	8	9 MOPS @ Cornerstone 9:30-11:30	10	11
12	13	14	15	16  End of Year Clothing & Toy Swap Kahler Russell Park 10am 735 N Glendora Ave Covina 10:00am	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30	31

Strawberry Picking

This Thursday, April 18th, we are heading to Cal Poly Pomona to pick strawberries!

Meet us at 10am at the Farm Store, 4102 S. University Dr., Pomona. Strawberries we will pick cost $2.99/basket. Vanessa will also have a little craft for the kids. Stay a little longer and eat your packed lunch at the picnic tables next to the store. Leave a comment or send a message if you have any questions!

Fire Station Tour

Hi Everyone!

Just a reminder that tomorrow is our Mommy Meetup field trip to the Gladstone Fire Station (650 E. Gladstone St).  It is right next to Gladstone Park on Gladstone Ave.  We have a tour set up with one of the firemen at 10am and he will be showing us around the fire station.  Afterwards we will enjoy lunch at the park (which is right next to the fire station).  Bring your lunch and some curious kids and enjoy a morning out!
If you are planning to join us, please send a quick comment or email so we have an idea of numbers and so we know who to wait for before starting the tour. 

Looking forward to seeing you there!

January 2013

Happy New Year to you! I just love new things, don't you? A new sunrise, or a new bouquet of flowers. New beginnings. New self! I am reminded of God's promise in Revelation 21, "And He who sits on the throne said, 'Behold, I am making all things new.' And He said, 'Write, for these words are faithful and true.' (v. 5). Perhaps our new things are shadows of God making all things new in the end.

This month at MOPS, Laura Tapia will share with us about organization from the inside out. What a great topic to kick off our new year!  We will be making a photo/message board or a clip organizer for that pile of bows.  You will be asked to bring ½ yard of a fabric of your choice and some ribbon for this project. Registration is still open! The cost for MOPS is $30 for the year, and your first meeting is free. So bring a friend or two and be encouraged by a very real and welcoming group of moms.

Our field trip this month is to San Dimas Canyon Park, 1628 N. Sycamore Canyon Rd. San Dimas, CA 91773. They have a fairly new playground, swings, sand area, and a nature center. Feel free to pack a lunch or some snacks. We went here last year as a group and it was super fun! 

January 2013
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wed	Thursday	Fri	Saturday
		1	2	3 (No Playgroup) Happy New Year!	4	5
6	7	8	9	10 MOPS @  Cornerstone  9:30-11:30 Laura Tapia shares about organization	11	12
13	14	15	16	17  San Dimas Canyon Park 10:00	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29	30	31

Sawdust Factory

Thursday, November 15th at 10am.

We will be making wood projects such as picture frames, yard signs, wreaths, Christmas ornaments etc. Some of the projects require your child's hand print. Children are welcome to come and we can trace their hand print there. If you prefer to come alone and you want to create something with your child's hand print, simply trace their prints at home on a plane sheet of white paper and bring it with you.

We will have an hour and a half to create and we will leave with a finished project

And don't worry if you're not crafty, the staff will help you make a beautiful creation. These projects are great for seasonal decorations and/gifts for the holidays.

$9-26 per project. You can go online and see some examples of the types of projects available.

We hope to see you there!

Please RSVP by November 10th to Kimberlee Mendoza (714) 269-4070.

1525 Howard Access Road, Upland 91786
sawdustfactory.com
Sawdust Factory (909) 946-0866

-Kimberlee

Costumes, Anyone? 2 Fun Events!

Mommy Meet Up will be at the Glendora Village "Parade" next Wednesday morning. This is where you get to dress the kids up in their favorite costumes and walk from store to store in downtown, collecting candy and having a grand time. The parade goes from 10-2. If you would like to walk with us, we will meet at the City Hall steps at 10:30 (next to the huge pine tree that still has Christmas lights on it) on the South/East corner of Foothill & Glendora. Pack a lunch too and join us afterward at Finkbiner Park.  Click here for general info on the Halloween Walk.

Then on Halloween night we will play at Cornerstone's Annual Pumpkin Patch. This is a free event full of carnival games, candy, costumes, and a much celebrated cake walk. It goes from 6-8:30 and is open to the whole community.

So there you have it. Two fun & safe events for you and your kiddos. As for me, I am looking forward to "helping" my kids with their stash of candy next week. hmmm I'm thinking a twix or two should do the trick!

** We will NOT meet Thursday, November 1st for our usual playgroup as we will all need to recover from our overdose of sugar**

Back to the Farm!

This Thursday, September 20th, we are going to a real live working farm. Get ready to get your hands dirty feeding & petting the animals, and even milk a cow!

Where: Amy's Farm in Ontario

7698 Eucalyptus Ave.

Ontario, CA 91762

We will have lunch at a nearby park afterward
Bring sandals if you want & a blanket

When: Thursday, September 20th

We have reserved a tour spot for 10:00am.

Please arrive at the farm by 9:45

Cost: $15/family

Bring: Sack Lunch & Bottled Water

Wear: Closed-toed Shoes & Clothes that can get dirty

Here is an excerpt from Amy's Farm Website about the tour! Feel free to write a comment or send an email (found under the "Contact" tab) if you have any questions. See you on the 20th!

• Take a walk through our garden and learn about fruits and vegetables.  Harvest one item in our garden.

• View a mother cow and learn the "Story of Milk"

• Pet goats and sheep in our petting zoo.

• Feed the pigs vegetables picked from our garden.

• See chickens, roosters, turkeys, geese, and ducks.

• Milk a cow.

• Pet horses and groom mini horses

• Enjoying the sights, sounds, smells, and touch of the farm is a complete sensory experience!

September 2012

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
						1
2	3 Labor Day	4	5	6 Playgroup @ Cornerstone 9:30-11:30 free	7	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20 Field Trip: Amy’s Farm $15/Family Ontario	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29
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