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

1 Oct- Wilson Lake Park

We'll meet next Friday 1 October we'll meet at the newly redone Wilson Park on Fort Bragg on Butner Road. We'll meet at 10 am. See you there!

I sent evites out for several of our upcoming events-

8 Oct Fishing at John Pechmann Fishing Center- free event & all equipment is provided there

9 Oct Group Babysitting night

22 Oct West Produce

If you didn't get the evites, please email me jaklew@aol.com & I'll resend it. If you did get it, please RSVP bc it really helps with planning. Thank you! I hope to see you.

I also sent a yahoo group invitation to join a new online Bible study using the book Crazy Love. If you'd like to join click here.

See you soon!

24 SEP- Mazarick Park

This Friday 24 SEP at 10 am we'll be at Mazarick Park(1638 Belvedere Ave off of Bragg Blvd). This is a Fantastic Friday- Big kids are always welcome but we're especially encouraging them to come out for our Fantastic Fridays. I'm still working out the details but we should have some extra fun for the bigger kids like tennis, cards, kickball, frisbee golf.

I wanted to let you know about several fishing opportunities coming up in the next few weeks through the JohnPechmann Fishing Center by Lake Rim Park.

8 OCT we'll have a GRACE/ Fun Fridays trip to the Fishing Center. I'm sending out an evite tonight. Please let me know if you can come.

Saturday 25 SEP Hunting & Fishing John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center

7489 Raeford Road (across from Lake Rim)
Fayetteville, N.C. 28304

When:
9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Event Description:

Event Description: With more than 15 hands-on, interactive exhibits and demonstrations, Wildlife Expo 2009 is a great way to learn more about the natural environment and the important roles that hunting and fishing play in North Carolina's fish and wildlife conservation. Activities at the Wildlife Expo 2009 include:

• Shoot a BB gun
• See live birds of prey
• Test duck and goose calls
• See live mammals, frogs, turtles and snakes
• Touch genuine animal skulls and pelts
• Learn how to fly-fish
• Go kayaking
• Learn about North Carolina's proud hunting heritage
• Go fishing
• Discover aquatic insects

Participants age 15 and younger can register to win lots of great fishing-related prizes, including a free guided fishing trip, gifts certificates from A.K. McCallum and the grand prize, a lifetime
sportsman license, generously donated by the family of John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center.

More Info:

Wildlife Expo 2010 flyer (PDF)

Wildlife Expo 2009 slideshow
John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center

Contact Info:
Kris Smith (910) 868-5003, ext. 14

There are also free fishing clinics Oct 29, Jan 24, Feb 21 from 10-1 for 8-15 year olds. register by day before.