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1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. 5 For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.

I heard this question recently and it has stayed with me. What if the only blessings in your life tomorrow are those that you thanked God for today?

What blessings would you have tomorrow. Of course the Lord is not limited in His blessings, however the point is what have you thanked him for today?

We are so blessed beyond measure to be able to bring to you North Alabama Kids Directory each month. I Thank God for my Team, my advertisers, my readers and the opportunity to bring our publication to people in our amazing “Sweet Home Alabama� each month. God Bless each of you and yours and enjoy yourselves during this season of Thanksgiving.

In This Issue: This is the first of 2 Holiday focused issues.

Please browse the amazing products, services, and programs offered by our advertisers for this exciting time of year.

In The Next Issue: Our Christmas Book !!! Christmas will be here soon. Are you ready. Our advertisers can help. Be sure and look for your copy right after Thanksgiving.

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DECORATIONS: 1. Make a small basket using 4 sides of plastic canvas, 2” square or larger. Sew together with yarn and decorate with stickers. Fill your basket with kernels of corn (5 times the number of people eating) and place on the table as your centerpiece.

2. Make a napkin holder: using 6” by 1“ orange construction paper and a leaf pattern. Glue ends of strip together and glue the leaf on top. Place folded napkins inside the holders at each place setting.

TO REMEMBER: The first Thanksgiving celebration, try this personal tribute: Pass the basket and let each person place 5 kernels of corn onto their plate. Pass the basket back around and let individuals return their kernels one at a time. They should express thanks or share a memory each time a kernel is returned to the basket. Don’t forget to use your napkin during dinner! Giving thanks today still remains the same as the first Thanksgiving so long ago.

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Want to create a birthday event to remember?

Schedule your child’s Birthday Party on Ice by contacting Libbie Rentz at lrentz@hsvmuseum.org.

For admission prices and hours, visit www.hsvmuseum.org or call 256-535-4350.

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Four Owls is an online children’s consignment clothing site focusing on boutique and higher end brands.

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3185 Leeman Rd. • Huntsville, AL 35801 LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY FOR KIDS & ADULTS

Full equipment available for rent Learn to play the game you love to watch

Learn To Play hockey Wed. nights 5:30-6:15pm Adult Hockey Development Tues. nights 8-9:20pm No prior skating or hockey experience necessary

hockeyinfo@hsviceplex.org • 256.883.3689 • www.nahahockey.org HUNTSVILLE SKATING SCHOOL & TRAINING ACADEMY

The mission of the Skating School is to safely serve the community in all areas of skating with excellence.

Learn to Skate Classes Tues 4:40-5:40pm • Wed 4:40-5:40pm • Sat 10-11am

Ages 5 and up welcome!

The Huntsville Skating School strives to provide a fun and safe skating experience for the beginner as well as the more advanced skater. To teach correct technique of the simple basic elements. To promote health and physical fitness. 256.883.3773. hssta@hsviceplex.or

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10 Skaters + Birthday Person • Each additional skater $7 Party Invitations • Paper Products • Assorted Balloons One FREE Pass to either Huntsville Hockey Dev. Center or Huntsville Skating School

Private Party Room Packages start at $125 Rinkside and Lobby Packages are $100

You can bring in your cake and ice cream but all other food and beverages must be purchased through our concessions!

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2 locations in N. Alabama: 124 4th St SW, Cullman, AL

Apparel & Accessories for the Full Family

256-739-3550 Fall and Winter Gateway Shopping Center, Decatur Season 256-351-0666 Arriving Daily

Website-­‐ www.dancetranceHM.com Facebook: dance trance Huntsville Madison Dance Trance uses specifically choreographed hip hop, top 40 songs to incorporate dance rou8nes that work your en8re body. You do not realize just how much you are geAng out of it. You are way too busy having fun. The Dance Trance program is unique because all 57 studios share and maintain the same choreography. This keeps the music and combina8ons fresh and alive at each studio. Come experience the other side of fitness!!! If you like other dance fitness programs you will LOVE Dance Trance with the club ligh8ng and atmosphere. No CONTRACTS – We want you to keep coming because you LOVE us. Bring this ad for a FULL FREE week trial!

Our Dance Trance Studio also offers.… Special Needs DT, DTKIDZ, Adult Gitness Dance Trance • Studio rental available for your own programs, Private Parties. Or schedule an instructor for our Private parties including bachelorette, showers, birthdays etc.

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The Children’s Health and Resource Expo Sat., Nov. 15, 2014 Von Braun Center East Hall The Expo is a day of family fun along with information from family and children’s organizations located in the North Alabama area. Come join us at the Expo to learn about resources and services are available here in the Tennessee Valley for our children with autism spectrum disorders.

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Cradle to Rocker Physical Therapy for Kids and their Caregivers

210B Exchange Place NW Huntsville Easily accessible location near Bridgestreet Town Center!

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Close to My Heart offers over 2,000 items to help you complete your scrapbooking and other paper crafting projects.

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Free pony rides & wagon rides.

Gift shop, hot chocolate.

The Clubhouse EARLY BIRD CLUB 2015 INDOOR PLAYGROUND

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A fun, safe, indoor environment for your children age 0-8 to play or have a party! We also offer Parents’ Morning and Night Out programs!

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Visit Santa’s Village, a magical holiday tradition created especially for families to enjoy the excitement and wonder of the holiday season! Open Nightly- 5pm until 9pm.

Nov. 28 - Dec. 23, 2014

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