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In this Issue: *Pumpkin Hunting *Books on Bullying *Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New in Wenatchee! *Being Thankful October/November 2017

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Greetings! My name is Linda and I am a wife, mom of 4 and Grandma of four. I have three sons (one who resides in heaven) and one daughter, along with 2 granddaughters and two grandsons. I am all about Christmas and the holidays and hope you enjoy them too.

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I write as I talk so we will just visit each issue about things on my heart. In each upcoming issues, you will find: Grandma’s Section - Tips I hope you find helpful from those of us who are fortunate enough to have grandkids. “Three Foot Photography” - Encouraging kids to submit their photos from their look at the world. That will probably include back sides of animals but all in good fun. Articles submitted by students around the Valley as part of their Journalism Classes. Elementary, Middle School, Junior High and High School kids are welcome.

East Wenatchee Fred Meyer Gold’s Gym Library Wenatchee Apple Valley Gymnastics Gold’s Gym Library Performing Arts Center Safeway SPORT Gymnastics Wok About Grill

Calendar of Events - As much information as we can gather will be posted. If we leave someone out, we will post on our website so check there often.

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I hope you keep watching for the issues to come and find it a helpful magazine for you and your family. I wish all of you a wonderful Fall and Thanksgiving and pray that you are safe and have family and friends to enjoy the holiday with you.

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Until next time, God Bless

Linda

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I am the Executive Director of Small Miracles which is a local non-profit that feeds hungry kids in the summer. When school is not in session, we are food that’s in when school is out. We currently serve Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Cashmere and Rock Island.

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Linda’s “Here’s A Thought” Ohh Baby - Grandma’s View 15 Books for Kids to Read About Bullying

Halloween Happenings

Feeling Thankful Meet the Stars of Linda’s Family Make This Thanksgiving Meaningful Calendar of Events Weekly Events What’s New in Wenatchee “Three Foot Photography”

Cover Cuties Cora and Kyler Belton posed for a quick photo at Annie’s Farm on Grant Road in East Wenatchee. These two live in Wenatchee. (They were actually more interested in the bugs than having their picture taken!)

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Plus, when a child thanks a veteran it is actually like a double dose of gratitude, and I will tell you why: A child learned to thank a veteran from another adult–whether it be a parent, a teacher or someone else–another person was integral in that thank you. All veterans know this. So when your child takes the time to thank a veteran for their service, it’s pretty special.

So if you’d like to thank a veteran this Veterans Day, but feel unsure about where to begin, consider these simple kid-friendly acts of kindness: 1. Say ‘Thanks for your service.” Thank a veteran by just saying “Thank you for serving.” It`s that simple. Many veterans wear a special hat or button which would identify them. You will see veterans at many parades and special events. That is the simplest way to make a veteran feel appreciated.

2. Pray for veterans Prayer is a powerful thing. You can simply pray together at home for veterans. You can also pray for veterans within your church community or request that it be a part of Sunday sermon. You could also tell a veteran you are praying for him. It is incredibly meaningful and comforting for both retired and active duty military service members to receive prayers. Written by Lauren Tamm

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About 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, we got a phone call from our son–in-law, Thomas, whom I lovingly refer to as my bonus boy. Not just any call. THE CALL. The moment I had been anticipating for exactly 185 days. Our oldest daughter, Emma, was checked into the hospital and in labor with our first grand baby. Knowing that Emma’s due date had already passed and we were now living in “overtime”, I told our two teens, Amy and Jack, that they needed to be ready at a moment’s notice. “30 minutes is all I am giving you before I back out of the driveway!” I reminded them daily as Emma neared the date I had circled on the calendar. They rolled their eyes.

By Marci Seither, Contributing Writer

I tossed stuff into my suitcase, grabbed a few things I thought I might need, filled not just one, but two travel mugs with coffee, and kissed the soon-to-be grandpa goodbye. At 8:30p.m., we headed out. We made it to Fresno in the early morning hours, spent the night, and finished the journey the next morning. Quietly we entered room 125, where a perfect bundle wrapped like an oversized burrito, lay in the acrylic bassinet next to Emma’s bed. Her lips, perfect rose petals against ivory skin, looked just like I remembered Emma’s looking almost 28 years earlier. She was beautiful. My voice caught in my throat. “Can I?” Emma and Thomas beamed as I read the name on the card at the head of the bassinet. Her middle name was the same as mine. Lifting her into my arms, my heart melted into rivulets of salty tears that fell onto the printed receiving blanket.

Meet Samson Robert Allen, Born August 7, 2017. This smile says it all from Grandma: Karen Jones 6

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This is what matters most. Not the dishes left undone. Not status. Not even the things on my to-do list. This moment. Love in the purist form, wrapped a soft blanket, and placed near my heart.

A few days later, I took some pictures of my parents with little Avila. While John and I had just become grandparents for the first time, our parent’s roles just got greater. Looking at little Avila in my dad’s big hands, her tiny fingers wrapped around his, I marveled at the passage of time. One generation giving birth to another generation. Four generations.

now, seeing my new grand baby. They were right. The years were mere vapor that dissipated like the morning mist.

In a blink of an eye, she will be grown, just like her mother. Older ladies used to stop me in the grocery store when I was a young mom and had a baby in a front pack, one child in the cart and one holding onto the side, and tell me to cherish every moment. They would stare deep into the cherub faces of my children and then into mine and tell me that the Cheerio years go quick. I heard them and nodded. But, I never fully understood until

I had a cross stitched poem that hung for years in our home and was packed away a few moves ago. I think I will pass it on to my daughter.

Looking back, I fully understand that it is easy to get preoccupied with the little things in life that we lose our focus on being fully present in the moment.

Cleaning and scrubbing can wait till tomorrow, for babies grow up we have learned to our sorrow. So quiet down cobwebs, dust go to sleep, I am rocking my baby and babies don’t keep.

7 Things Young Moms Need To Know. 1. Take time to play in the park with your kids..the dishes can wait. 2. Read out loud, even if you just read the same book 48 times. 3. Keep a journal of all the funny things your kids say..no matter how much you think you will remember them at the time. You won’t. 4.There are a lot worse things in life than feeling like a scrath and sniff. You won’t always smell like peanut butter and baby burbs. 5.Kids usually eat out of the dog dish at least once. They will live. 6.Unmatched socks and home haircuts are not going to require counseling when they are adults. 7.God loves your kids even more than you do.

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8 Books For Kids to Read About Bullying By Cindy Hudson When your child is bullied, you may feel as frustrated and powerless as they do, as well as unsure of how to help them address the abuse. And while anti-bullying campaigns have raised awareness at schools, teachers and other personnel often don’t know what to do either. The emotions that often arise from bullying — shame, fear, depression, and low self-confidence — may keep you or child from even asking for help.

tell my own story to my parents or anyone else.” Reading books on bullying is a way to bring the topic up in conversation. Hale says when she read her book to her own kids, “they were able to point to different parts and say, ‘I know how that feels,’ or ‘that happened to me too.’” She believes kids need other people’s stories to process their own.

Shannon Hale, a best-selling author of multiple children’s books, says when her parents read Real Friends, her graphic memoir on her experience being bullied, they were surprised to know it happened.

Books can also help your kids find ways to help themselves, even when the bullying can’t be stopped. Aija Mayrock wrote The Survival Guide to Bullying when she was still a teen and her experience was not only fresh in her mind, but also ongoing. She believes it’s important for kids who are being bullied to read about other kids who have endured the same struggle for one simple reason: To recognize they are not alone.

“When I was a kid I didn’t have the words to explain it,” says Hale. “I was neck deep in that reality and didn’t have enough perspective to be able to

“When I was being bullied,” she says, “I felt like I was the only person in the world going through it. Obviously, I was so wrong. But it’s so easy to feel

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alone, misunderstood, and alienated. Books about bullying not only encourage resilience and strength, but also a sense of comfort and understanding. The stories that I read (during the time I was bullied) helped me find the strength to persevere, no matter how difficult it got.” But what if you suspect your child is a bully. Can books help them too? Frank Cottrell Boyce says he thinks they can. Boyce, author of The Astounding Broccoli Boy, says, “Most bullies are fearful themselves, or locked in patterns of behavior that they didn’t create themselves. They are kids who find it hard to admit their own fear and weakness.” Boyce says his character Grim from his book is, in a way, “having a much worse time than Rory (the protagonist). I think if a bully read about Grim they would be delighted to find that there is a way out of being that character.” Here is a list of books that address bullying. Use them to start a conversation or to educate yourself and your children about the many different forms bullying takes.

Ages 6 to 8

The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes This Newbery-award winner from 1945 about a girl who claims to have 100 dresses but wears only one to school every day still resonates in modern times. This story includes the perspective of a character who is a bystander to bullying. The Invisible Boy by Tracy Ludwig Nobody at school thinks to include Brian in their games, invites him to birthday parties, or sits with him at lunch. Even his teacher doesn’t seem to know he exists. Then a new boy arrives and Brian befriends him when others don’t. Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes Chrysanthemum loves her name until she starts school and the kids tease her for her long and unusual moniker. Her parents comfort her, and her teacher supports her, giving her the confidence to accept herself.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month Ages 9 to 13

The Astounding Broccoli Boy by Frank Cottrell Boyce Rory Rooney and his bully both land in the isolation ward of a local hospital when their skin turns green. While alone together they discover unknown things about each other. This story gives voice to the bullied, the bullies, and those who are powerless to make themselves heard. Real Friends by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham When Hale was bullied by her friends, she relied on her own ability to make up games and tell stories until she eventually found new friends who were happy with her as she was. This graphic memoir should encourage others who may feel like outcasts within a group. Secret Coders by Gene Luen Yang and Mike Holmes This graphic novel teaches kids the basics of coding while also telling a story about making friends and fitting in, standing up to bullies, and challenging authority. Wonder by R. J. Palacio After being homeschooled, August enters fifth grade at a public school, where he faces ridicule for his facial deformities. With courage and humor he learns to cope with difficult new situations and changes the perspective of those around him. Tangerine by Edward Bloor Paul Fisher, who wears thick glasses and struggles to remember the accident that left him legally blind, sees more than people believe. But it’s not until he joins the soccer team and makes new friends that he uncovers the truth about his brother’s bullying his family would rather ignore. (continued next issue)

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PRE-HALLOWEEN EVENTS Halloween Parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Night Out

Friday, October 27th from 6:00pm-10:00 pm at SPORT Gymnastics located at 10 South Columbia Street in Wenatchee. This is a Spooktacular night of fun games, like: Ghost in the Graveyard, Halloween Bingo, Hunt the Eyeballs and the Monster Freeze Dance! Includes Pizza, Arts & crafts, games Gymnastics and lots of fun! Cost is $25 for the first kid, $20 for each additional sibling. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to Preregister either online at sportgymnastics. com, in person, or by calling 667-1538. This event tends to fill up, so reserve your spot soon!

Fall Round-up

Sunday, October 15th from 1:00-4:00pm at Rocky Reach Visitor Center, 6151 State Highway 97A YeeHaw! Visitors of all ages are invited to wear their Halloween costume and come trick or treat at Rocky Reach! Besides the standard candy, there will also be a lasso toss, a relay, tin can target practice, balloon stampede, fish viewing, scavenger hunt, and much more FUN! For more information, call 663-7522

The seniors at Columbia Heights love to see the kids dressed up on Halloween! They will be passing out candy to the trick-or-treaters from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Bring your family and friends to the fun and make their day!

Popular Neighborhood to Trick or Treat: Briarwood in East Wenatchee, Fancher Heights in East Wenatchee, Cottage Avenue/Historic District in Cashmere.

Trunk -or- Treats

Trunk or Treat in Cashmere

HALLOWEEN NIGHT EVENTS

5pm-7pm in the parking lot of the 1st Baptist Church in downtown Cashmere. Cars will be decorated and trunks filled with candy for kids to collect. The event also includes games, prizes and so much fun! This event is sponsored by four local Cashmere churches. For more information, call Andy Robinson at 7822825, ext 203.

Trick-Or-Treating

Trunk or Treat in Entiat

Trick-or-Treat the Mall

5:00pm-6:00pm at Wentachee Valley Mall in East Wenatchee Have fun trick or treating and then join us at 6:15pm in front of Ross for a costume contest. Prizes will be given to first, second, and third place for three different age groups.

Trick or Treat the Ave

3pm-5pm on Wenatchee Avenue Downtown. Trick or Treat safely on the Ave during daylight and head or carnival.

Trick or Treat at Columbia Heights!

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Entiat Warehouse Community Church. Event starts at 5 pm with Amazing Maze, Jacket Giveaway (gently Used), Chili, Hot Dogs, Firepit, Face painting and Petting Zoo.

Light the Night: Trunk or Treating 5:30pm-7:00pm at 1601 5th Street in Wenatchee Join us for dinner, candy, campfires, entertainment and a chance to a grand prize! Get there early, it gets busy and the line gets long!

Light the Night: Leavenworth 6:00 pm-7:30 pm at Leavenworth Church of the Nazarene, 111 Ski Hill Dr. Join the fun in this Community Outreach Carnival. Free fun for the entire family! Hot Dogs, Candy, Caramel & apples, popcorn, games, bouncy house, giant slide, music, petting zoo, photo contest and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, please contact the church office at 509-548-5292

Parties/Festivals

Halloween Party

5:30-7pm at 200 Cottage Ave in Cashmere. The Wacoka of Cashmere Kiwanis Club will be hosting it’s annual Halloween party! The event includes games, treats, storytelling, prizes and photos! For more information, call 663-1570.

FALL HARVEST ROUNDUP Wear your costume and round up some treats!

Sunday, Oct. 15

Special hours for this event: 1-4 p.m. only at Rocky Reach Park (Front gate opens at 12:30)

We hope you’ll join us for this fun, FREE, family event!

Harvest Family Fun Night

6:00 pm at Wenatchee Valley Baptist Church, 650 Crawford Ave in Wenatchee. Hot Dog Supper provided. Free family event including bean bag toss, ring toss, cake walk, fishing booth, face painting, balloon animals, crafts and more. Plus, many take-home prizes and of course, candy galore! Cookies and beverages provided, children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 663-4868.

Halloween Carnival

Hayrides L-Bow the Clown Special guests: The Bobbers Games Trick or Treating Dog Sled Mushing demonstrations Food available from vendors in the upper shelter

Other Halloween Events

3:00pm-6:00pm at the Wenatchee Convention Center. It’s Halloween fun for boys and ghouls in downtown Wenatchee! There will be carnival games, crafts, prizes and more! For ages ten and under. $1 suggested donation.

Ride the Miniature Train

Halloween Costume Party for Kids

Haunted Yard

4:00pm-5:30pm at Pybus Market Cotume contest for age groups 0-5 (4:30pm), 6-12 (4:45) and 13-18 (5pm). Judges will be located in the middle of the Pybus concourse, check in with them for costume judging specifics. We’ll be giving away Pybus bucks and ribbons as prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each age category, plus parents and kids in costumes visiting Pybus during this time will get some healthy treats…. Fresh apple cider and Crunch Pak apples. PybusPublicMarket.org for more information.

5pm-8pm at Wenatchee Riverfront Park, 155 N Worthen St. Adults, $3 Children 12 and under, $2. Come enjoy Halloween night on the miniature train!

The Burgess Family will be having their haunted yard again this year. Tons of surprises for Halloween night. 3334 NW Fir Ave in East Wenatchee.

POST HALLOWEEN EVENTS

Candy Buyback

3:30pm-6:30pm at Brazeau Orthodontics, 250 Chelan in Wenatchee. Dr. Brazeau will pay you $2/lb for your Halloween candy and will send it to our troops! Enjoy the a costume contest, games, prizes, food, face painting, inflatable slide and tons of fun!

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Daily Thought: Feeling Thankful by Barbara Rainey

He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving honors Me. Psalms 50:23 Has it ever seemed surprising to you that God made the Israelites wander in the wilderness for 40 years just for grumbling and complaining? My kids may have spent 30 minutes in their rooms for griping, but 40 years? That’s some severe discipline! One thing is crystal clear from this biblical account: God is obviously not pleased with grumbling, ungrateful hearts. And we should not tolerate grumbling either—in ourselves or in our children. Being grateful is a choice that we readily and ritually express on Thanksgiving Day. But what do we do on other days of the year when the mood is less festive or the atmosphere is more ordinary? I like the contented way the Pilgrims approached life. They did not allow their feelings or circumstances to determine whether or not they would exercise gratitude and thanksgiving. They believed that God was in control—”providence,” they called it. Following this belief to its logical conclusion, they 12

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responded to challenges with a perspective that said, “God has allowed this for our good.” They chose to believe—rightly so—that their dependence on a holy, faithful God was well placed and that even though much was against them, there was always much more for which to be grateful. Developing a heart of gratitude is essential to growing a stronger faith. As John Piper stated in his book A Godward Life, “If we do not believe that we are deeply dependent on God for all we have or hope to have, the very spring of gratitude and faith runs dry.” Make the choice today to take your eyes off yourself and your circumstances, gratefully acknowledging who God is and what He is doing. Deny yourself the right to complain, embracing instead the deep-seated joy of thanksgiving... in all things. A grateful heart pleases God. photo credit: Shannon Moseley, The World Through My Eyes

DISCUSS How would a more thankful spirit alter your approach to the situations you’re facing as a family? Make a list together of some things you need to be grateful for right now.

PRAY “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name” (Psalms 103:1).

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Meet the Stars of Linda’s Family This issue, meet my youngest son Mark, His wife Chelsie, Cora and Kyler live here in Wenatchee and I cherish every minute with them. Next issue, meet my daughter LeAnne, her husband Andy, Kali and Drew who reside in Arizona. My family by Mark Belton: Tell us a little bit about your family (ie. Where you met your spouse, how long you have been married, how long you have lived in your community, your jobs, your kids and ages) We are an active family of four, with an additional two fur-babies. We met each other while attending Eastmont High School. We are both from Wenatchee originally, and have lived here our entire lives. Both sides of family are long-time

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wheat farmers in the valley. We have been married for 10 years, and each day is a new adventure for us. Mark works for Chelan PUD as a Contract Specialist, and Chelsie works at First American Title as Lead Escrow Assistant. Our daughter Cora is 7, and in 2nd grade this year. Cora loves to play outside, and be with her friends (especially her friend Alyssa). This year she is playing soccer and participating in Wenatchee School District’s Little Mermaid play. Our son Kyler is 5, and started kindergarten this fall. He loves to play outside and get dirty. Kyler also started soccer this year. What is your favorite part of being a parent? We enjoy seeing the wonder in our child’s eyes. We challenge our kids to think critically, and think outside the box.

What is your least favorite part of being a parent? Our least favorite part of being a parent is trying to get our kids to do things they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to do. Who wants to clean their room anyway?

in their spare time? We have been reading Indian in the Cupboard as family, and the kids have loved it. Are your kids in sports and if so what are they? Both of our kids are trying soccer for the first time this year. What does your family look forward to in the Fall and Thanksgiving holiday? Fall is our favorite time of the year. The time in which we encourage being thankful, and enjoying family. Each year we look forward to our pumpkin carving night. Grandma (Tonya Faulkner) makes a family recipe soup, and we all have a blast. What are some hopes you have for your children as they grow? We hope that our children continue to grow as respectful, thoughtful, fun-loving human beings. What is an unknown fact about each person in your family?

What is some advice that you would give parents or parents to be?

No-one is ever ready, or prepared to be a parent. Each day is a joy, a challenge, a test, but it is all worth it at the end of the day. Oh, and just forget sleeping. What do you look forward to as your kids get older? We look forward to spending time with our kids as young adults. What are the kids most favorite things to do? Cora loves to play with her babies, and post videos to her You Tube channel. Kyler loves to build Legos, and enjoys building creations for other family members.

Not much is unknown about this crazy bunch. We do live in a old/historic home, so many weekends we get involved in some sort of home improvement project.

What are your kids reading currently for school or

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Make this Thanksgiving Meaningful By Sarah Lyons When we think of Thanksgiving Day, delicious food, football, and getting together with family and friends come to mind. The original purpose of Thanksgiving was to show gratitude and give thanks for a bountiful harvest. Now as we celebrate Thanksgiving it is easy to get caught up in distractions like football games, Black Friday shopping, and the quest for the perfect meal and table settings. We tend to forget all about stopping to give thanks for all of our blessings. Make this Thanksgiving meaningful by starting some family traditions that help everyone in the family stop and count their blessings. Make a list One way to remember your blessings is to acknowledge them. Go around the dinner table and have each person name something they are thankful for. This could be done each night at dinner during the month of November or for the week leading up to it. On Thanksgiving Day, have all your guests do the same. It is heartwarming to give thanks for the blessings we have. Looking for a more concrete idea? Have everyone write down or draw a picture of what they are thankful for. After everyone shares their paper, place them all in a three ring binder. Each year add to the binder and reflect on all the blessings of the past. “We do a Thankful Tree throughout November.” says Stephanie Loux, mom of three. “I draw a tree to tape on our pantry door and the kids cut out leaves from

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construction paper. Each night we all write one thing we are thankful for on a leaf and tape it to the tree. Kids can be grateful for a variety of things from butterflies to Elsa. We look forward to this tradition every year.”

Donate to charity Christmas is right around the corner and many kids will receive new items as gifts. In anticipation, have the kids help clean their closets and toy boxes and set aside items they no longer need. Donate gently used toys and clothing to a local charity or family in need. This process will not only reduce clutter around the house but it will teach the kid to be generous to those that are less fortunate than they are. In the same spirit, talk with your kids about how some people may not have coats, hats, and gloves to keep them warm during the cold winter months. As a family, collect hats, coats, scarves, gloves, and blankets to donate to a homeless shelter. Gather items you may have in your home that you are no longer using and ask friends and family to do the same. Go to the store and have the kids pick out items they would like to give to another child their age. Take a break Have each family member take a break from a luxury they enjoy. Ideas may include dessert, mani-

cures, coffee, soda, or a favorite video game or TV show. This exercise reminds us to be grateful for the luxuries that are otherwise taken for granted. Family service project Set aside time to do a service project as a family. Ideas may include cleaning up trash in a local park, raking a neighbor’s leaves, working at a food pantry, purchasing items for a Thanksgiving meal and delivering them to a family in need, organizing a book drive for a local children’s hospital, or adopting a family for the holidays. When you volunteer as a family, kids see you helping others and are more likely to continue serving as an adult. Serving in an area that your children are already interested in helps create excitement for the project. If your child loves singing, go caroling at a senior center. If your child loves to play at the park, plant flowers or pick up litter to help maintain it’s beauty. If they love crafts, make blankets for a homeless shelter. There are many possibilities for children of any age and skill level. Gather together Encourage the kids to think of friends and neighbors who may not have anywhere to go on Thanksgiving and invite them to come over for dinner. Discuss the importance of hospitality and welcoming others into your home. If you are not hosting Thanksgiving, consider hosting a brunch the following day and opening your home to friends and family. Little helpers Thanksgiving dinner preparation is a lot of work. Having the kids help prepare dinner and clean up for company will teach them how much work really goes into preparing a large meal like Thanksgiving dinner. This will teach them appreciation for the work that goes into a holiday meal and also encourages a good work ethic at a young age.

This Thanksgiving take time to remember what Thanksgiving really means. It’s not about Black Friday deals or endless football. It’s about giving thanks for what we have, sharing with and serving others, and celebrating with those we love. Opportunities to serve with your kids ● Organize a collection drive - ideas include coats, hats and gloves, blankets, toys, or clothing to donate to those in need ● Fill the food pantry - Take the kids shopping for favorite non-perishable food items and/or go door to door in your neighborhood to collect items to donate to a local food pantry ● Offer to rake leaves or shovel snow for a neighbor or friend ● Operation Christmas Child - fill shoeboxes to send to children overseas. Check www.samaritanspurse.org for more information and collection dates and locations ● Bake cookies for friends, neighbors, or take them to the local police or fire station ● Send care packages, cards, and letters to soldiers overseas ● Draw pictures for seniors and deliver to an assisted living center ● Volunteer at an animal shelter ● Plant flowers or trees ● Clean up the school grounds or a local park ● Have a lemonade stand or garage sale and donate proceeds to your favorite charity

CANDY BUYBACK!

Wednesday,

November 1st 3:30pm-6:30pm

Costume contest, food, games, prizes, face painting & more! Dr. Brazeau will buy your candy for $2/lb!

free event!

Dr. Lisamarie Brazeau, DDS, MS 250 N Chelan Ave Wenatchee, WA 98801

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Day by Day Calendar Your Guide to FUN in the Wenatchee Valley

Note from Linda: We are ultimately a calendar of events for kid and family activities.

Hannah (5) admiring the makeup

However, you will notice that on occasion, I will throw an adult only event in as well. Sometimes (or rather, a LOT of times!), parents need a date night, moms need a girls night out, or there may be a fundraiser benefiting youth that I feel us adults should support. While it is not an inclusive calendar with ALL events happening in the Valley for adults (there are other great publications for that!), there will be a few every so often. Also, don’t miss the weekly events in a separate box on page 28! We have them placed there so that they don’t jam up the entire calendar, hiding other new events. We hope this makes your planning a little easier as you can go through and highlight, for yourself, the events you want to attend. Happy Planning!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Autumn Leaf Festival

3 Day, All Day in Downtown Leavenworth Such a fun event! Grand Parade, Kiddie Parade, Music, Entertainment, Inflatables, food booths, and so much more! The schedule of events are still being worked out, so be sure to check out the website, autumnleaffestival. com for updates.

Siblings, Theo and Ellie show Hachi some love on National Spoil Your Annual NCW Dahlia Show and Dog! Exhibition

All Day, both Saturday and Sunday at Pybus Market. The event is free to the general public. Come see the State’s best collection of dahlia’s in what many flower growers consider to the best venue in Washington. For additional information, contact Linda Holmes-Cook at 509-679-3424.

Ride the Miniature Train

10:00-3:00 pm at Wenatchee

Cousins, Nyla, Ellie, and Theo rep- Riverfront Railway, 155 N. Worthen St. resent their Seahawks in Lincoln Cost is $2 per person. Questions? Call 662-8502. City, OR! Leavenworth Friends of the Library Fall used book sale

10:00-5:00 pm at the corner of 8th and Commercial St. in Leavenworth September 22 through October 1st. We have collected hundreds of

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children’s books and many games and videos. And prices are just $1-$2-A real bargain! Questions? Call the Library at (509) 548-7923

Races at the Super Oval

Gates open at 4 pm, Races start at 5 pm. At Wenatchee Super Oval, 2850 Gun Club Rd. in East Wenatchee Northwest Super Late Model Series Neal Newberry 125/Pro Late Model Challenge/Thunder -Hobby Stock Challenge/Bandeleros. Advance Tickets are $15 (adult), $13 (Seniors/ Students 13-18), $6 (Children 6-12), $4 (Children 1-5) or $40 (Family Pass: 2 Adults, 4 children). Advance tickets available at www.wvso.com

Loverboy & Survivor

7:30-9:30 pm at Town Toyota Center For more than 30 years, LOVERBOY has been “Working for the Weekend” and Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” has been a staple of many gym workouts. Both songs are by legendary classic rock bands, Loverboy and Survivor, who will be live on stage at the Town Toyota Center. The classic rock show is locally presented by Community Glass. Tickets start at $39 and can be purchased online at towntoyotacenter. com, at the box office or by calling 509-667-7847.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Autumn Leaf Festival

Annual NCW Dahlia Show and Exhibition

All Day, both Saturday and Sunday at Pybus Market The event is free to the general public. Come see the State’s best collection of dahlia’s in what many flower growers consider to the best venue in Washington. For additional information, contact Linda HolmesCook at 509-679-3424.

Leavenworth Friends of the Library Fall used book sale

10:00-5:00 pm at the corner of 8th and Commercial St. in Leavenworth September 22 through October 1st. We have collected hundreds of children’s books and many games and videos. And prices are just $1-$2-A real bargain! Questions? Call the Library at (509) 548-7923

Worship & Prayer Night

6:00-8:00 pm at Sage Hills Church, 1601 Fifth St. in Wenatchee This is simply a worship experience

designed for everyone to come together and spend time worshipping the Lord through music, scripture and prayer apart from our Sunday morning experiences. We look forward to seeing what God will do in and through us on this night! Please plan on being a part of it with us! We will have childcare available from birth through 5th grade … please let us know your kids are coming by registering online at sagehillschurch. com Questions? Call 662-1502.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 East Wenatchee MOPS “Mothers of Pre-Schoolers”

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

9:00 -11:00 am at Columbia Covenant Church, 19 McElmurry in East Wenatchee. If you are a mom of a child, pregnancy through Kindergarten, this may just be where you find your “tribe”! East Wenatchee MOPS meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, SeptemberMay. Feel free to just show up or pre-register by contacting Carina at eastwenatcheemops@hotmail.com

Wenatchee MOPS “Mothers of Pre-Schoolers”

Leavenworth Friends of the Library Fall used book sale

9:00-11:00 am at Sage Hills Church, 1601 Fifth St. If you are a mom of a child, pregnancy through Kindergarten, this may just be where you find your “tribe”! Wenatchee MOPS meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, Sept-May. Just show up or pre-register by contacting Jamie at jgarness@gmail.com, or call 8852435.

Leavenworth Friends of the Library Fall used book sale

10:00am-5:00pm at the corner of 8th and Commercial St. in Leavenworth September 22-October 1st. We have collected hundreds of children’s books and many games and videos. And prices are just $1-$2--A real bargain! Questions? Call the Library at (509) 548-7923

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 National Good Neighbor Day

What can you do for your neighbor today?

Leavenworth Friends of the Library Fall used book sale

10:00am-5:00pm at the corner of 8th and Commercial St. in Leavenworth September 22-October 1st. We have collected hundreds of children’s books and many games and videos.

Sadie, TJ and Elisabeth Carpenter enjoying the wild flowers!

Natalie 1yr and Kierra 4yr

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And prices are just $1-$2--A real bargain! Questions? Call the Library at (509) 548-7923

Avarria and Rilya ages 6&7 at camp

Salmon Festival Open House

3:00pm-6:00pm at Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Experience Salmon through science, culture, arts, recreation and fun all in one! Learn about histotry and culture of Native America life along Icicle Creek. For more information, call 509548-7641 ext. 235

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Leavenworth Friends of the Library Fall used book sale Christian Puente, age 9, showing his lego creations to his fellow classmates, at the Wenatchee Valley Museum summer program.

Wenatchee WILD Home Game

7:05pm at Town Toyota Center Come Cheer on your favorite hometown Ice Hockey Team! WILD vs. Cowichan Valley Capitals. For tickets, visit wenatcheewildhockey. com or the Town Toyota Box Office.

Family Game Night

7:00pm-9:00pm at Pybus Market Pacific Crest Church will be hosting a “Game Night” every fourth Friday of the month. The game night will include board games, card games or any games you would like to bring. The Game night is open to all families and ages!

The Association

Sofia Torres staying cool !

7:30pm at the Performing Arts Center One of the most successful bands to come out of the 60s and have sold million of records, tapes, CDs and DVDs, won numerous awards is coming to town! Find out more about them at numericapac.org. Tickets range from $5-$35 and be purchased online, at the box office or by calling 663-ARTS.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

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Free State Park Day!

Don’t have a discover pass? No problem! Today is free in honor of National Public Lands Day! Here are some nearby state parks that you should check out today: Confluence State Park - 333 Olds Station Road in Wenatchee Daroga State Park -1 S. Daroga Park Road in Orondo Squilchuck - Below Mission Ridge Peshastin Pinnacles - 7201 N Dryden Road in Dryden Lincoln Rock - 13253 SR 2 E. in East Wenatchee

Chelan County Household Hazardous Waste Event 2-4:30 pm. Open to Chelan County residents to dispose of toxic, corrosive or flammable materials safely. Peshastin Elementary School. Leavenworth Friends of the Library Fall used book sale

Leavenworth Oktoberfest Marathon

7:00am-10:00am in Leavenworth A stunningly beautiful course in the scenic town of Leavenworth. Marathoners will start near the renown Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area. Runners will run a loop through the Icicle Canyon the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth through wooded riverfront trails. Mixed surface of asphalt and dirt trails. Surrounded by impressive mountains, you’ll likely see salmon spawning in the Wenatchee River and Icicle Creek. The marathon is limited to runners who will complete the course within the six hour time limit, due to course restrictions. Walkers are welcome in the half marathon category. The half marathon = Great Date Night or Mom’s Night Out

course is open for four hours. For registration information, visit teddriven. com

Ice Cream Social

7:00pm-8:00pm at Peshastin Library Come to our annual Ice Cream Social! Fun for the whole family! For more information, call Rene at 548-7821 or email peshastin@ncrl.org

OCTOBER 1-31 Cashmere Chamber of Commerce host its 5th Annual October Fall Fun with Scare-Crazy in Cashmere. Scarecrows will be waiting for you during daylight hours throughout town. Maps are available at 103 Cottage Avenue. Visit Scare-Crazy in Cashmere facebook page for more information.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 MOM’s Group

9:00am-11:00am at Wenatchee Seventh Day Adventist Church, 508 N Western Ave. The MOM’s group is designed for mothers with preschool age children or younger. The group meets once a month, at the church, for about two hours, to share advice, pray together, and offer support. Attendance varies, from sometimes as few as two, up to around 10. Baby sitting is arranged for the children in order to give the mothers a two hour break. During the summer, the group plans several outings such as pool parties, park play dates, hikes, etc. For info, contact Rori Fletcher @ 885-5489

Leavenworth Friends of the Library Fall used book sale

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Weekly Events by Day EVERY MONDAY TEAMS Learning Center

TEAMS (317 First St in Wenatchee) is a non-profit, part-time, drop-in, early learning center for children ages birth though five in the in the Wenatchee Valley. Drop your kiddos off at any class time (9am-noon, 1pm-4pm, & 5pm-8pm) every weekday. $20/child. Learn more: teamslearningcenter.org

Indoor Park Play Time

9:30am-11:00am at Apple Valley Gymnastics, 230 S Columbia Suite 3 Meet new friends! Open just for our friends ages 5 years and under. Parents play and supervise their own children). Cost: $7 for the first child, $3 for siblings.

Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:00am-10:30am at Wenatchee Library. Short Stories and songs followed by free play with toys and music. For more information, contact Leslie Jessica or Aina at 662-5021 or email childrens@ncrl.org

songs, poems and action rhymes! For more information, contact Sandi at 886-7404 or email eastwenatchee@ ncrl.org

Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:00am-10:30 am at Wenatchee Library. Short Stories and songs followed by free play with toys and music. For more information, contact Leslie Jessica or Aina at 662-5021 or email childrens@ncrl.org

Baby Storytime

11:30am-Noon at Leavenworth Library. Join us for half an hour of stories, songs, and fun just for babies! For more information, contact Mary at 509-548-7923 or leavenworth@ncrl.org

Pajama Storytime

7:00pm-7:30pm at Wenatchee Library Wear your pajamas to this all age storytime! For more information, contact Leslie, Jessica or Aina at 662-5021 or email childrens@ncrl.org

Bilingual Storytime

6:00pm-6:30pm at Wenatchee Library Join us for this fun family story time in English and Spanish! For more information, contact Alina at 662-5021 or email childrens@ncrl.org

EVERY TUESDAY Storytime!

10:00am-10:30am at Cashmere Library. Join us for games, songs, finger plays and rhymes! Awesome stories and a coloring page for you to take home. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun! This storytime is designed for children ages 2-5. For more information, call Lisa at 7823314 or email cashmere@ncrl.org

Preschool Storytime

10:30am-11:00am at East Wenatchee Library. Join us for half an hour of stories, early learning literacy skills,

EVERY WEDNESDAY TEAMS Learning Center

Kids Yoga

Every Wednesday, all summer long at Beyoutiful Hot Yoga, 920 Valley Mall Pkwy in East Wenatchee. 9:30am-parent and toddler 18months-3 years 10:30am - 3-5 year olds 4:30pm - 1st-4th graders 5:30pm - 5th-8th graders

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Our kids program encourages children to express themselves through minful physical activity in their most natural way, through PLAY! Children will have the opportunity to practice yoga in an imaginative and invigoration way! $5 suggested donations are happily accepted. Register online or text Mimi at 509-930-9827.

Storytime

10:00am-10:30am at Entiat Library Help your little ones to become readers by early introduction to books and language. We have lots of fun with songs, games, and crafts too. Storytime is also a great way to meet other parents and grandparents with little ones. Hope to see you soon and often! For more information, contact Esther at 7841517 or email entiat@ncrl.org

Storytime

10:00am-10:30am at Cashmere Library Join us for games, songs, fingerplays and rhymes! Awesome stories and a coloring page for you to take home! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun! This storytime is designed for children ages 2-5. For more information, contact Lisa and 7823314 or email cashmere@ncrl.org

Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:00am-10:30am at Wenatchee Library Short Stories and songs followed by free play with toys and music. For more information, contact Leslie Jessica or Aina at 662-5021 or email childrens@ncrl.org

Storytime

10:30am-11:00am at Peshastin Library. Join us for stories, songs, rhyming and fun! Contact Rene at 509-548-7821 or peshastin@ncrl.org for more information.

Storytime

1:30pm-1:30pm at Leavenworth Library. Join us for stories, songs, rhyming and fun! For more information, contact Mary at 5487923 or email leavenworth@ncrl.org

EVERY THURSDAY TEAMS Learning Center

Kids Clubhouse with Columbia

Grove Covenant Church. Kids and parents are welcome to join us for games, crafts, and fun.It’s Free, It’s Fun and it’s new friends! We look forward to seeing you at 19 McElmurry Lane in East Wenatchee. Questions? Call our church office at 884-4001. columbiagrove.org

Evening Farmers Market

3:00pm-7:00pm at Pybus Market From June-September, enjoy the open air market at Pybus! Find everything from fruits and veggies, homemade treats and crafts. If you want local, fresh and/or homemade, you’ve come to the right place!

Run Wenatchee Weekly Run and Walk Thursdays from 4:30-6:30 pm starting at Pybus Public Market. Check in and hit the Apple Capital Loop Trail.

Leavenworth Community Farmers Market

June-October, 4:00pm-8:00pm at Lions Club Park, 696 US-2 in Leavenworth

Dance Enthusiasts

7pm-8:30pm at Pybus Market. Free to join in! This is a local dance enthusiast group. There will be a beginner dance lesson at the top of the hour followed by carefree social

dancing. Dance styles will be 1940s swing with a bit of salsa, blues, waltz or tango thrown in. For more information, call 888-390 or visit facebook.com/2leftfeetdancing

EVERY FRIDAY TEAMS Learning Center

TEAMS (317 First St in Wenatchee) is a non-profit, part-time, drop-in, early learning center for children ages birth though five in the in the Wenatchee Valley. Drop your kiddos off at any class time (9am-noon, 1-4 pm, & 5 -8 pm) every weekday. $20/child. Learn more: teamslearningcenter.org

Baby/Toddler Story Time

10:00 am at Wenatchee Library, 310 Douglas St. Short stories and songs followed by free play with toys and music

Baby/Toddler Storytime

and crafts. If you want local, fresh and/or homemade, you’ve come to the right place!

Weekly Pack Walks

9:00 am on the loop trail behind Pybus Market, near the boat launch rest rooms. No registration required-just bring your furry friend and come walk with us! For more information or questions, visit wenatcheefido.org

Family Storytime

11:00 -11:30 am at Wenatchee Library. Stories and songs for babies and children of all ages. For more information, contact Leslie Jessica or Aina at 662-5021 or email childrens@ ncrl.org Hot Rodzz Expresso Saturday Night Cruise-ins. Pybus Public Market starting at 4:30 pm. Lasts until the last car leaves.

10:00 -10:30 am at Cashmere Library. Come join us for this interactive experience with your child. We’ll have simple rhymes, active stories, and we’ll end with play time. For more information, call 509-782-3314 or email cashmere@ncrl.org

Baby/Toddler Storytime

10:00 -10:30 am at Wenatchee Library. Short Stories and songs followed by free play with toys and music. For more information, contact Leslie Jessica or Aina at 662-5021 or email childrens@ncrl.org

Live Music

7:00 -9:00 pm at Pybus Market Grab a date (your spouse, perhaps?), or some girlfriends and enjoy a night out with some great music! Visit pybuspublicmarket.org for details, including the weekly line-up.

EVERY SATURDAY Summer Farmers Market

8:00am-1:00 pm at Pybus Market From May-October, enjoy the open air market at Pybus! Find everything from fruits and veggies, homemade treats

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 Cora and Glock!

Wenatchee Community Concert Association presents the Neave Trio. Enjoy one of the finest young chamber ensembles. Email info@wenatchee.org or call 509670-8668.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 Teen Book Club

Ridley enjoying her dog!

4:00-5:00 pm at Entiat Library Middle and High School aged kids are invited to join our after school book club! We will choose a different book to read each month, and will meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 4:00 pm. For more info, call Esther at 784-1517 or email entiat@ncrl.org

Restore Support Group

6:30-7:45 pm at Sage Hills Church, 1601 Fifth St. in Wenatchee If you are a foster parent or are interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent, please join us for our foster parents support group. Childcare is provided birth through 5 years. Please pre-register for childcare at sagehillschurch.com Questions? Call 662-1502 or email info@sagehillschurch.com

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5 Family Fall Fun Day

4:00-8:00 pm at Leavenworth Farmer’s Market in Lion Club Park Fall is here! Celebrate the end of the harvest and market season with us. Pumpkin carving, zucchini derby, apple bobbing and the rich colors and smells of autumn make this a market not to miss. Fill up your pantries, cellars and kitchens with wonderful market goods for the winter and enjoy this community fun celebration!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 Happy World Smile Day!

“Today, give someone one of your smiles away. It may be the only sunshine they see all day.”

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SATURDAY, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7-8 Apple Days at Cashmere Museum. From 10-4 each day this familyfriendly event will feature live music,shoot-out, demonstrations of Native and Pioneer life, pony rides, crafts for kids, and everyone can try their hand at traditional archery. Come see the Wenatchee Youth Circus, CHS Jazz Band, WHS Mariachi and much more. Visit Cashmere Museum face book page for more information.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 NCW Walk to End Alzheimer’s

8:00 -11:00 am at Pybus Market The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions! The North Central Washington Walk to End Alzheimer’s returns this year to Pybus Public Market on Saturday, October 7, 2017. Registration opens at 8 am. Register here: http:// act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2017/ WA-WashingtonState?pg=entry&fr_ id=10200. For additional information, contact Katherine Lamar, 206-9655400 or email: klamar@alz.org

Kids Workshop

9:00 -12:00 noon at Home Depot in Wenatchee. Join our hands-on workshop and you and your child can build a fun project! (project is still TBD) To register, visit www. homedepot.com Light the Loop Pybus Public Market. 2K/5K Family Friendly Run starting at 7 pm. Hundreds of runners lighting the loop with glow sticks, costumes and abundant energy - all for a great cause.

= Great Date Night or Mom’s Night Out

A Different Kind of Story Time Hosted by the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center from 11-12 noon. Rob Spradlin reads Dog Breath by Dave Pilkey.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 Trick or Treat the Ave from 3-5 pm. Trick or Treat safely downtown during daylight hours.

Held at Pybus Public Market from 9-5 pm. This is a one day event featuring over 40 local and regional vendors.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23

WED - FRI, NOVEMBER 1-3

Family Game Night

Turkey on the Run This annual event for families has Wenatchee Nazarene Church become a Thanksgiving Day tradition located at 1101 South Miller Street and attracts both residents and people is hosting Gelactic Starveyors VBS visiting the valley. The race features a from 8 am to 3:30 pm with aftercare 12K, 5K and Kid’s Run. 9-11:30 am at until 5:30 pm. Rotary Park in Wenatchee. Registration is limited to first 75. Questions can be answered FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 at church office (509) 6636025. Registration is at Gelactic Holiday Lighting Ceremony Starveyors - Wenatchee VBS (www. Pybus Public Market at 5:45 pm. They wenatcheevbs.org) flip the “on” switch at 5:45 pm sharp transforming the concourse into a festive SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 holiday spectacle. Live music follows from 6 to 8 pm.

Halloween Parent’s Night Out

November 4th. An all natural pageant for ages 0-15. A Relay For Life Fund raiser. Find us on Face book.

Downtown Hoedown 2017 On the Avenue from 4 to 8 pm. This event is put on by Grace City Church. #GCCHoedown

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 7:00 -9:00 pm at Pybus Market Pacific Crest Church will be hosting a “Game Night” every fourth Friday of the month. The game night will include board games, card games or any games you would like to bring. The Game night is open to all families and ages!

6:00 -10:00 pm at SPORT Gymnastics located at 10 South Columbia Street in Wenatchee. (Kids 4-10 yrs old) This is a Spooktacular night of fun Includes Pizza, Arts & crafts, games Gymnastics and lots of fun! Cost is $25 for the first kid, $20 for each additional sibling. Don’t forget to Pre-register either online at sportgymnastics.com, in person, or by calling 667-1538. This event tends to fill up, so reserve your spot soon!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 Lisa Bee’s will be having The Great Pumpkin Hunt again!

October 28th at 3 pm. Cost is $10 Ages 2-12. Contact with any questions (509) 884-3000. 13023 US-2, East Wenatchee, WA

Make a Difference Day National day of service dedicated to helping others. Contact your local church, Serve Wenatchee Valley or local newspaper for opportunities to serve. A celebration of neighbors helping neighbors.

Little Miss Wenatchee Pageant

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Holiday Open House and Wine Walk Enjoy the festive stores and a glass of wine as you stroll down Wenatchee Avenue from 12 to 5 pm. Annual Holiday Gift Fair Wenatchee Valley Senior Activity Center will host its 22nd Annual Gift Fair from 9-3 pm. The event covers the Senior Center location as well as Foothills Middle School with over 100 vendors participating.

NOVEMBER 9,10,11,16,17,18 WHS presents The Little Mermaid. Showtime is 7:30 pm with matinees on Saturday at 2 pm.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Holiday Artisan Fair

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Meet Santa Claus and his Reindeer. Beginning Nov 25th and continuing on Sunday Santa will be here. Fridays through Monday enjoy a Reindeer Farm Tour. Plan ahead and book online at leavenworthreindeer.com. Located less than 1/2 mile from Leavenworth.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 Holiday Craft Bazaar 2017 Holiday Craft Bazaar will be held at Wenatchee High School from 9-5 pm. Christmas Family Fun Day Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center hosting from 10-4 pm.

**All Calendar events are subject to change or cancel. Kid Connect is not responsible for any changes that may occur and advises you to confirm event details before attending. We want to provide you with the most accurate calendar possible, so if you find any changes that do occur, please let us know and we will update our facebook page and our website for our readers.**

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Wondering Where to Pick Your Pumpkin? Flowers To the Brim

303 Colorado Park Pl. East Wenatchee 509-884-5300 Free entrance to the Hay Maze with a purchase of a pumpkin!

Smallwoods Harvest

10461 Stemm Road in Peshastin Open 9:00am-6:00pm daily Pumpkins galore, petting zoo, prop maze, face cut outs, trike track, cow train, lots of produce and other goodies and much more! Bring the whole family!

Stutzman Ranch

2226 Easy St. in Wenatchee (509) 667-1664 Come by on Sundays in October from 2pm-3pm to see the pumpkin canyon

Gau-Sco Farm

Gault Rd in Malaga, WA 630-9708 October 1st-31st open seven days a week, Cash or check only. Pumpkin Patch in the field, horse drawn rides (call for date) Corn Maze 2:00pm-6:00pm Haunted Maze: Saturdays; Dusk9:00pm

Word of the Day Marvel (verb) To become filled with surprise or astonishment. They often marveled at the circus performers.

Annieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fun Farm

Grant Road And South Mary in East Wenatchee. (509) 881-4525 Open October 1-31, from 11am+ Take a hay ride and pick your pumpkin, navigate the corn maze, bounce and slide under the giant dragon, and snack on kettle corn! www.fun.farm

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Look What’s New in Wenatchee!!

Meet Wenatchee Family Fitness, a new business in town providing group fitness services for moms with babies and tots. Wenatchee Family Fitness is owned and operated by Ali Wells. Ali was raised in Quincy, WA before moving to the Seattle area where she and her husband spent 6 years. Last year, they moved to Wenatchee to be closer to family.

After talking to moms in the area, she learned others longed for a similar offering. “I knew if I wanted this in the Wenatchee area, I had to be the one to start it up,” she said. So with her expertise in pre and postnatal fitness, and her experience leading group HIIT (high intensity interval training) classes with moms of all fitness levels, Wenatchee Family Fitness was created.

While in the Seattle area, she started attending a mommy/baby stroller fitness group shorting after the birth of her son. She loved the results she got from the workouts, but loved the community of moms she became a part of even more. “There’s something special about a class just for moms where you can bring your kids. We’re all in it together. You form a sisterhood in motherhood that you just don’t get in a traditional fitness environment,” she explains.

Eventually, she plans to incorporate a variety of classes for the entire family. For now, Ali is focusing on a class by moms for moms. If you’re looking to get back into shape. If you’re looking for support, community and friendship. If you’ve got yourself an active toddler and just need to get out of the house! You can find Wenatchee Family Fitness, Ali Wells, and her group at Walla Walla Point Park 10 AM, Monday-Friday. You can find them on Facebook where you can inquire about membership and pricing. Or you could lace up your shoes, load up your stroller, and give a class a try.

When her family moved back to Wenatchee, she struggled to find another fitness group like the one she’d been a part of in the Seattle area. She missed the mom-focused classes and the community the group provided.

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Three Foot Photography Three Foot Photography is open to kids 1-18 to submit their pictures as they see it!

My Foot

Photo by Hannah Johnson Age: 14

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Photo by Cora Lynn Belton Age 3

A Tree

Photo by Cora Lyn Belton Age: 3

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So.much.fun! Drake Smith & Mason Potthast, Color Rush 2017

Ready for football

Join the musical fun! Discover the joy of making Music TogetherÂŽ with your family. Wenatchee Âˇ Leavenworth FruitTonesStudio.com (509)663-2276

Cora and Kyler having fun at the pumpkin patch

Cousins enjoying the sky

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Cousins enjoying family

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There is a growing crisis in Washington’s foster care system. There are currently more children entering foster care than the present number of foster homes can handle and the need for more homes is urgent! Sadly, due to the shortage of homes, many of the children from Chelan and Douglas County end up being moved to other counties in the state-this can seem like light years away from everything familiar to a child! (The outcomes for children in foster care are much better when they are maintained in their home community.) In some areas of the state, children as young as two years old have had to be supervised by Social Workers in hotel rooms overnight because there was no foster placement available. Brothers and sisters are frequently separated because a relative cannot be found and there are not enough foster homes that can accommodate sibling groups. Lastly, a handful of children are placed in homes with families who do not speak the same language as them because there are few Spanish-speaking foster families in our area. Imagine being a one year old child… separated from your siblings…placed in a home with complete strangers…where no one speaks your language…and you can’t understand where your mother/father have gone. A scenario similar to this one is not uncommon in the world of child welfare. FosteringWA works very hard to ensure that the aforementioned scenarios do not come true and that all children can have a safe and nurturing home. FosteringWA is a program of Eastern Washington University’s College of Social Sciences. FosteringWA has a contract with the State Department of Social Services to recruit, and support, foster parents all over Eastern Washington. Everyone is welcome to apply to become a foster parent, but FosteringWA is especially looking for people willing to care for children with special needs like autism or other developmental delays, sibling groups, children age 12 and older, infants exposed prenatally to drugs/alcohol and Spanish-speaking families. FosteringWA always looks for ways to reach potential foster parents. Please consider inviting FosteringWA to your church, organization, etc. to talk with prospective foster parents about how to get licensed. Or, if you own a business, please consider posting a recruitment flyer somewhere in your business. If you are interested in learning more about how to become a foster parent, please contact Hayley Stoebner with FosteringWA at 509-322-1191 or at hstoebner@ ewu.edu.

November is Foster Parent Month

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Brianna and Miranda at cheer camp!

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FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS AND TEENS Serving over 15 locations in Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Cashmere and Rock Island Monday - Thursday: beginning June 19th

For information or to volunteer, contact us at: smallmiraclesncw.org or 509-888-9495. Site Listing:

• Serving lunch at noon in all locations meals based on USDA • Healthy nutrition guidelines • NO COST to kids and teens age 1 - 18 • No application or proof of income needed safe place for kids and teens • Fun, to be active and visit with friends • Help families save money USDA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER

Enjoying a cousin sleepover. Shaylee McFann & Olivia Potthast

Sofia Torres at Wenatchee Museum

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