"Bittersweet October: the mellow, messy, leaf-kicking, perfect pause between the opposing miseries of summer and winter." Carol Bishop Hipps
Even though I was not in much of a pumpkin mood today, Preston officially decorated the house with a huge fuzzy spider in the front and picked out some pumpkins that need to be carved. It may not be the biggest display on the block, but he’s happy to show anyone who stops by. Aside from the decorations, we've been sampling a lot of candy. There's still so much to explore though - we plan to visit a spooky house, take a hayride, attend a festival and plan a scenic hike to enjoy the fall foliage. How about you? With sports and other activities, these weekends are limited but there is a LOT going on this fall in our area, so check my updated Fall Activities Guide and get some ideas while the weather is still nice!
Calendar Highlights: Stamford Health & Wellness Expo at Chelsea Piers
Macaroni Menu: Mini "pumpkin" snacks
How To: Have a Family Dinner
No School Election Day? Check out Zaniac Learning in Greenwich and Westport. For more information on their after-school tech, game design, robotics and computer programming classes and birthday parties, visit them online or call them at 203-918-9264.
Enjoy a safe and happy week ahead. Cathy
The Pediatric Cancer Foundation (PCF), a national nonprofit, 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.
Do you know a teen who enjoys singing, dancing, poetry or art? Please direct your kids to the 2017 SlamJam facebook page for information regarding auditions!
2017 SlamJam is a show performed by high school teens with something to say about empathy and kindness or about the effects of bullying and exclusion. It will be at the WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE on Jan 29th at 5:00PM. They are looking for speakers, actors, dancers, musicians, film-makers, rappers, poets. Email 2017slamjam@gmail.com or visit online.
Westport Make A Difference Day
Make a Difference Day is a national day of volunteering. Volunteers can search for projects here and sign up.
Or 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, and arts and crafts kits for children in need and Hug a Senior Bags.) Email questions at makadif@aol.com.
Goodies: Toy Raffle, Bangle Bracelet, CHET
Pet of the Week: Domino
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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