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Friday, October 11, 2013

Zing!

Okay so not 100% for the kids but if you got a crew like mine you need the caffeine fix as much as possible so here's a treat for you (or I suppose a hot cocoa for them if you have to)

"Fall in love with Farmhouse Blend every Friday in October…for free! Announcing Free Fridays 2013. Visit any Cumberland Farms location on a Friday in October (4th, 11th, 18th, 25th) and receive a coffee – any size, any way you like it – absolutely free!"


Find the closet one to you, grab a cup & GO!

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Autumn Love & Halloween Happenings

Can't believe I've neglected you all for almost a month! I did finally get the computer back & it's running great, a few health things have been going on so we just haven't been doing alot of 'extra' lately. Hope everyone's been enjoying the gorgeous season. Anyways here's some top picks for the rest of October, I've even included some events a little further than my comfort zone but I felt it necessary this time around!

Saturday the 12th -
  • Lil' Vermonters consignment sale 8-2 ($5 admission for 1st hour, free after 9 am) at            St. John Vianney in S. Burl
  • Build a "Spooky Stacker" game at 10am with Lowes kids clinic
  • Leaf peeping tour at Lake Carmi State Park in Enosburg 10 am
  • Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome 11-1 pm @ Sports Complex in Saint Albans, walkers get a T-Shirt
  • Great Pumpkin Weigh In 1 pm @ Mazza's
Weds the 16th - Burlington Parks & Rec's Playmobile will be at Leddy Park from 10-11:30

Tech Jam: Fri the 18th from 10-5 p & Saturday from 10-3 p @ Memorial Auditorium

Saturday the 19th - 
  • John Dewey Day, kids can make masks & learn about the celebration at Fletcher Free Library then take part in a Church St parade 10-12 pm
  • Cabot Apple Pie Festival 9-3 pm
  • Ooky Spooky Race, through haunted forest by Rock Point School down to North Beach, 8-10:30 am, $10-$25 to participate which benefits CoTS. But sounds like it'd be fun to watch
  • "Loosie B. Goosie" reading about a goose from Shelburne Farms & signing at none other than Phoniex Books from 11-12:30
  • Pumpkins & Pirates party at Gardener's Supply 10-11 am, space is limited!

Monday the 21st - Burnham memorial Library in Colchester ages 12-18 film crew 6:30 pm

Wednesday the 23rd - "It's PJ night Charlie Brown" at University Mall, be at the center court at 6:30 pm. to watch "It's a Great Pumpkin" while enjoying some milk & cookies

Thursday the 24th - "misLEAD" documentary viewing about the risk of Lead poisoning, City Hall 5 pm


Friday the 25th - Light up the lawn of Essex Middle School with a giant jack-o-lantern display; Bring your pumpkins for this great family night of pumpkin carving!


Saturday the 26th - 
  • Spooky Saturday at VPT in Colchester, join Curious George from 10-11:30 am & 1-2:30 pm for balloon animals, games, fun foods, a costume parade and more! Cost $1 per child & you're encouraged to donate a children's book (or 2!) Best suited for kids grade 5 and under. Registration Required!
  • Maple St Park in Essex is having their pumpkin fest, activities begin at 4:30 pm & go into the evening with a bonfire & walk. They do ask that if you bring a carved pumpkin for the lighting display at 6pm.
  • Pumpkins in the Park, BYOP for a public carving bonanza in South Burl 6-8 pm, pumpkins will be displayed at Sunday's carnival
Sunday the 27th - 
  • Shelburne Halloween Parade starts at 2 pm, festivities follow until 4, bring a non-perishable food item & get a 'special prize'
  • "Shared streets, not scared streets" Costumed revelers will take to Burlington’s streets to celebrate the annual Halloween bicycle parade. Begins at 2 pm in front of City Hall
  • Halloween carnival at Tuttle Middle School in S. Burlington from 12-2 pm
  • Middlebury Spooktacular on the Green from 1-3pm
  • Halloween will be celebrated at Ethan Allen Homestead from 1-3pm
  • Wildlife wanderers nature group meets from 2-4pm at Red Rocks
  • Join Kids & Fitness of Williston for their Annual Halloween Extravaganza 3-5 pm
  • Enjoy a full day of Halloween Fun in Vergennes City Park, literally from 9 am - dark!
Monday the 28th - 
  • Halloween stories w/ Abby at Dorothy Ailing Memorial Library in Williston 6:30pm
  • UVM's Halloween Barn - costumed horses will be out for show from 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Tuesday the 29th - 
  • Halloween celebration @ Champlain Valley Expo in Essex 5-6:30, best for Pre-K through 4th graders
  • Enjoy trick or treating at St. Albans library from 4-7 pm
Wednesday the 30th - 
  • 'Night Before Halloween" party at the University Mall 4-8 pm, Please consider bringing "Coats for Kids" for donation
  • Moving & grooving costume party @ Fletcher Free library 11-11:30, best for ages 2-5
Thursday the 31st - 
  • Halloween Forest of Magic and Mystery @ Lake Champlain Waldorf School, 4-5:30 pm
  • Enjoy trick or treating at the Highgate library from 5-7pm
  • "BOO to you" storytime at S. Burlington library. Ages 3-6 at 9:15 am, under 3 at 10:30
  • Halloween party at Stowe elementary 4:30-6