Clark Park Class/ Lake Rim class

Just wanted to let you know about a couple classes this week:

the oudoor living skills class at clark park Thurs 4 Nov 3:30-4:30 "learn how to prepare for a trip, build campfires, tent setting" ages 6 +

the same class will also be at Lake Rim Park Thurs 18 NOV 3:3--4:30. you have to sign up to go to Lake Rim Park. 424-6134

and 8 NOV 3:30-5 all ages John Pechmann Center. Learn about Native Americans.

all classes are free. you can read more about them at FCPR

We'll be at Clark Park Thurs 3:3

and at Fantastic Fridays this Friday at Lake Rim Park 10 am- hope to see you!

Nov 5 Veggie Tales, Nov 6 Museum of Cape Fear, Nov 9 Mommy Me and Museum Make 3

Veggie tales Live will be here in Fayetteville on Nov. 5th. at Northwood Temple. They have an afternoon show (1:00pm) and an evening show (7:00pm) as well. Maybe some parents would be interested in going. Groups of 10+ are $12.00 each, general admission is $15.00 and everyone has to have a ticket - even little ones under 1 yr. http://www.bigidea.com/vtlive.html Thanks. God's Love.

November 6th, 11 am to 4 pm Heroes of the Surf Family Day Museum of the Cape Fear

In the latter part of the 19th century, surfman walked the shores of the Atlantic Coast looking for shipwrecks and people in peril. On November 6, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, visitors can walk the grounds of the Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex and participate in activities about the fascinating life of U.S. Lifesavers at our “Heroes of the Surf Family Day” program.

Several hands-on activities are in store: rope making, knot tying, sending and receiving messages using maritime international signal flags, and a presentation of the breeches buoy drill.

Two special events are timed to take place during the day. At 1:00 pm singer/storyteller John Golden, of Wilmington, will delight and entertain with a presentation about the life of a surfman. At 2:00 pm, a basic navigation session will take place in the museum’s multi-purpose room. This session is not a Coast Guard certified class, but a simple introductory lesson on the basics of using navigation instruments and chart reading, (with materials provided for use during class). Participation is accepted on a first come, first served basis.

9 NOV Mommy, Me and Museum Make Three. 10 am Learn about Native Americans Play games, make a canoe, learn about Eastern Woodland Indians. call 486-1330 for reservations

Kristen Lewis

jaklew@aol.com

29 Oct Fall Festival

The Partnership for Children of Cumberland County is hosting a FREE fall festival; specifically designed for children under 5. Of course, everyone is welcome, but we want to provide a special experience for little ones who can't do scary stuff. We want to see young children get out of their strollers and have fun with their families. And then we get to educate parents about resources available for their families. We're calling our event the Partnership's Pumpkin Patch Party!

What: PFC's Pumpkin Patch Party

Where: 351 Wagoner Drive (across Wagoner from the Omni Cinemas and

Fun, Fun, Fun)

When: Friday, October 29 from 5-8pm

What Else: Inflatables, games, a child-friendly outdoor theater, train rides, crafts,

and pumpkin painting

AND, every child gets to take home a pumpkin! (while supplies last)

How Much: FREE!

5 NOV- Lake Rim Park Nature Hike

5 NOV 10 am we'll head to the south side of town- Lake Rim Park (2214 Tar Kiln Drive off Raeford Road.) we'll meet just before 10 am at the park office. At 10 am, the park ranger will take us on a nature hike around the park. He will focus his talk on ages 4-8 but all ages are welcome.

What's Under the Tent will also be set up that day- park staff will have activities & items on display. There's also a nice walking trail if anyone wants to go on a hike. Bring a lunch and play in the park after the hike! There are tennis courts available for bigger kids.

I'll send out an evite so I can tell the park rangers how many to expect. or you can email me at jaklew@aol.com

29 Oct TBD

Hello all! What a great day at West Produce Friday- wonderful weather, lots of friends (65 from our group), fun pumpkins, nice hay ride, ... This Friday we will have family in town and are heading to the Lumbee Pow Wow in Pembroke- a little drive south of town but a great way to learn about Native Americans- Friday they're open 10-2. The website gives a little more info but they'll have Native American dancing, food, crafts, ... adults $5, kids $2. We'd love to see more friends while we're there.

If you don't feel like driving to Pembroke but want to hang out with folks Friday, let me know what park you're headed to and I'll send out a note so others can join you. It should be a great day out!

22 OCT West Produce

Don't forget to arrive before 10 so you don't miss the hayride. Hope to see you!!

15 OCT- Honeycutt Park

Hi! Fishing was great Friday. Tons of kids caught fish. and all for free! We got to use the free tackle boxes fishing this weekend.

I hope to see you this Friday at 10 am at Honeycutt Park (352 Devers Street) .Honeycutt Park is close to the YMCA and FTCC off Fort Bragg Road on Devers Street. iif you're going south on Bragg Blvd, veer right onto Fort Bragg Road and then take the 3rd right onto Devers Street. you'll see the park on the left beside Kiwani's recreation center. I plan on packing a picnic lunch and staying for lunch. We'd love for you to join us.

Next Friday 22 Oct is our West Produce Trip. if you haven't RSVPd, please do. If you didn't get an evite, please email me and I'll send one.

Volksmarch
Fort Bragg will hold its Volksmarch, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Smith Lake Recreation Area.

Registration by mail, before Oct. 8, will cost $5; at Leisure Travel Services before Oct. 16, $5; at Smith Lake until noon on the day of event, $10. Kids 12 and under and dogs, no cost.

Participants will enjoy hay rides, kidz korner, pumpkin patch, food and contests and they will receive a souvenir stein when the trail is completed.

For more information about the Volksmarch, call 396-1218.

8 OCT Fishing

email me if you didn't get an evite and want to go