“Don’t be afraid to be confused. Try to remain permanently confused. Anything is possible. Stay open, forever…” George Saunders, The Braindead Megaphone
Where is the time going? Sunday marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year, known as Rosh Hashanah. For many Jewish people around the world this means eating a lot of tasty food, spending time with family, helping others, showing gratitude, and resolving any past wrongs. I use this time to reflect and make a list of the things I want to improve. Going to bed earlier is still at the top of my list.
One of the things I'm thinking about is how one small act can really make a difference. Since September is also Pediatric Cancer awareness month, I wanted to highlight the Pediatric Cancer Foundation (PCF), a national nonprofit who is asking people of all ages across the country to serve up some sweets for a good cause with their Give Hope Bake sale effort. To run a bake sale, make a donation or find out how to get involved, visit www.pcfweb.org or call 914-777-3127.
So dip an apple into honey and savor the sweetness of life, and keep sharing your stories, and sending your photos and ideas to me at catherines@macaronikid.com.
Cathy
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Westport Make A Difference Day
Make a Difference Day is a national day of volunteering. We are proud that our Town has joined millions of others around the country every fourth Saturday in October to help make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate.
Volunteers can search for projects on our website (www.westport-makeadifday.org) and sign up. If you want to develop your own project, submit the form. As projects come in, they are posted, so please keep checking the website.
If you only have a limited amount of time to spare- join us in Branson Hall at Christ and Holy Trinity Church at 9:30 am, Saturday, October 22 to help with our drop-in projects (preparing toiletry bags for the homeless, comfort bags for battered and abused women, and arts and crafts kits for children in need and Hug a Senior Bags.)
Any questions, email at makadif@aol.com.
Calendar Highlights: ChowdaFest, Earthplace Festival,
For outdoor bliss while the weather is still nice: check out Discovery Adventure Park, an amazing aerial adventure forest. For more info call 203-690-1717 or visit www.DiscoveryTrees.org.
For indoor fun, check out BowlMor and the new SkyZone in Norwalk.
Menu: Spiced Apple Cake
Health: Asthma and Cavities
Learning: Tiny Chefs Cooking Classes
Goodies: Toy Raffle, Odd Squad
Pet of the Week: Buddha
Stay Tuned: Kids Eat Free Guide, Moms Work at Home Guide, Mac Kid Giving Back Guide, Birthday Party Guide, Make a Difference Guide, Learning Vacations, Mac Kid Fashion, Haydn's Reel Reviews & Games, and Preston's Gluten Free Foodie Reviews and much more! Watch out for the Food Dudes!!
Teen Support Groups. If your teen is facing emotional challenges, check out special support groups for Adolescents and Teens at Westport Family Counseling. Call 203-227-4555 or email wfc@wfcmail.org.
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