Trunk-or-Treat and Bake Sale

The Foothills Community Church "Trunk-or-Treat" is a safe and fun family Halloween event. Hosted by FCC on Friday, October 26th, come trick-or-treat in the FCC parking lot transformed by dozens of decorated car trunks and vehicles. Costumes are encouraged (no scary costumes please).

Baked goods are for sale by donation by our very own FCC MOPS group. All proceeds from the bake sale benefit our MOPS group directly. Think about fun bake sale goodies to make and package individually for sale. This is a great opportunity for your table to have "bake date" and bake and/or package your treats together. Your contributions to our bake "sale" must be individually wrapped and delivered to the kitchen at FCC by 5pm Friday on October 26.

Tips for packaging your items for sale

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If you're not a baker, consider helping us (wo)man the table...we still need helpers from 5-6, 6-7, and 7-8pm. We'll have another reminder and chance to sign up at the Oct 23 meeting. Then bring your kiddos and hubbies for the trunk-or-treat - we'll see you there!

If you need some baking or recipe ideas, we've linked up a few from Pinterest. (All images are linked to the website where you can find additional information.)

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Upcoming Local Events

Now that fall is here, I find myself wanting to go visit a local pumpkin patch. Good thing we have a MOPS play date to Rock Creek Farm's Pumpkin Patch on October 16th!

Here is a list of a few family events coming up in our area as well.

Event: Four Mile Park’s Pumpkin Harvest Festival

Dates: Saturday, October 6 - Sunday, October 7
Place: 715 S. Forest Street, Denver
Times: 10am -  4pm
Cost: No admission fee. (Charge for pumpkins and some activities.)
General Info: There will be a very exciting county fair area where you can rummage through our costume bank and take an ‘old-timey’ photo in front of the Four Mile House, enter a pie eating contest or win something yummy in an old-fashioned cake walk. Of course, all the favorites are back too! Find the perfect pumpkin in the patch, create your very own scarecrow, listen and dance to old time music, play historic games or make a historic craft. There will be plenty of food available including homemade caramel apples and other goodies. Be sure to visit the mountain men and Native American encampment, take a horse-drawn ride and tour Four Mile House, Denver’s oldest standing structure, as the Booth family prepares for the harvest.

Event: Festival of Scarecrows

Dates: Saturday, October 13
Place: Olde Town Square - 57th Street - Grant Street and all of Olde Town Arvada
Times: 10:30am - 2:30pm
Cost: No admission fee.
General Info: Whimsical and cleverly designed scarecrows will be positioned throughout Arvada’s Olde Town for the family-friendly Festival of Scarecrows, where you can cast your vote for the best of the fest. Youngsters can join the Costumed Kids Parade led by Brewster the Giant Green Dinosaur. Each tiny ghost and goblin gets a goodie bag. Definitely check out the website for a full schedule of events!

Event: Veggie Tales Movie Premier

Dates: Saturday, October 13
Place: Foothills Community Church. 8270 W 80th Ave Unit 2, Arvada
Times: 1pm
Cost: Tickets are free, but do need to be reserved at the church. 303.420.2777
General Info:

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Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes

Event: BooTown Halloween Fun

Dates: Weekends in October from 11am to 7pm
Place: 18301 W Colfax Ave, Golden
Times: 11am - 7pm
Cost: Bootown 3D Maze Craze is $8 per person (includes a pair of 3D glasses), ScareCrow Express is only $5 (children 3 and under free with purchase of a general admission). OR $12 for both. Call (303) 727-8437 for more details.
General Info: With Colorado’s first and largest bi-level 3-D Maze full of colorful enchantment and spooky fun– but NOT scary – your Halloween experience will be like none ever before. Take your adventure to the next level and come Pick-N-Paint your very own pumpkin from our giant pumpkin patch or take a ride on the NEW Scarecrow Express (haunted train ride). Bootown is the perfect place for children of all ages and BOOOOOming family fun! Enjoy all of the Spooktacular excitement this Halloween at Heritage Square.

Event: Crazed Corn Field Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Dates: Month of October (Tuesday-Sunday). Weather Permitting.
Place: 104th Ave and Riverdale Road, Thornton
Times: 10am - 6pm
Cost: See website for pricing for the maze. Admission is FREE to the pumpkin field, play ground and corn kernel play box. Pumpkins are priced by size. They range from $1 up to $20, or more.
General Info: A 20 acre corn field maze in tall corn. Great outdoor event for all ages. There are also pick-your-own pumpkins, corn kernel play box and playground, Indian corn, pie pumpkins, mini pumpkins, and gourds.

Event: Hill's Harvest

Dates: Month of October. Weather Permitting.
Place: 3225 E 124th Ave, Thornton
Times: 9am - 6pm
Cost: No admission fee. Free hay rides on weekends.
General Info: U-Pick Pumpkin Patch or area where pumpkins have been brought in for those that do not want to go out in the patch. Fall decorations, gourds, straw bales, corn stalks, Indian corn, pie pumpkins, roasted green chili, fresh vegetables and fruit, preserves and more.

Event: Cottonwood Farm

Dates: Month of October
Place: 75th Street and Arapahoe Road, Boulder
Times: 10am - 6pm
Cost: No admission fee. Hay rides on weekends ($3 for ages 4+, 3 and under are free)
General Info: Pumpkin Patch, cornfield maze, straw bale maze for kids, corn stalks, straw bales

Event: Rock Creek Farm

Dates: Month of October. Weather Permitting.
Place: 2005 South 112th Street (US Hwy 287). 1 mile north of Broomfield.
Times: 9am - 6pm
Cost: No admission fee.
General Info: Three large corn mazes and 130 acres of U-Pick pumpkins, gourds, straw bales, cornstalk bundles and Indian corn. Kinds play area including hay bale maze, giant inflatables, hay rides, Birds of Prey exhibit, farm animals and other fun things.

Fall Session begins September 11

Foothills MOPS in Arvada, Colorado, will begin its Fall session on Tuesday, September 11th. Our group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month in the Foothills Community Church Red Theatre from 9:30-11:30 a.m.  Enjoy a hot breakfast and meet other moms. Childcare is provided.

This year, our theme is Plunge: Love as if your life depended on it. 

The theme is taken from 1 Peter 4:8-11 (from The Message version):

Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything. 

Be quick to give a meal to the hungry, a bed to the homeless—cheerfully. 

Be generous with the different things God gave you, passing them around so all get in on it: if words, let it be God's words; if help, let it be God's hearty help. That way, God's bright presence will be evident in everything through Jesus, and he'll get all the credit as the One mighty in everything—encores to the end of time. Oh, yes!

Our goal is to emphasize relationships through the theme of going deep in all relationships & building community.

MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers, a program designed to nurture mothers with children from infancy through kindergarten. The women are of many ages and backgrounds, but share the same desire—to be the best mothers they can be. We hope you will join us!

Summer Play Dates

We have a lot of fun play dates planned for this summer. This information is posted on our "Upcoming Events" page. It includes a trip to the Zoo, Tiny Town, Belleview Park and more!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Haute Tots Spring Kids Consignment Sale

Friday, April 20th, 9am-8pm
Saturday, April 21st, 8am-noon (full price), 1pm-5pm (1/2 price)

New Location: 
Arvada United Methodist
6750 Carr Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(2 blocks west of the Arvada Center)

Brand name upscale children’s clothing, shoes and accessories newborn through junior size 16. Upscale brand maternity clothing, toys, games, DVDs, CDs, books, riding toys, exersaucers, baby equipment, furniture and MORE!

Cash Only Please.

$1 Admission paid at checkout if you make a purchase- come back on Saturday for free with a paid Friday admission.

Everything you need for your kids, gently loved and at great prices.

For more information, please visit their website at hautetotssale.com or look for signs in the area directing you to the sale.

HAPPY SHOPPING!!

March 27th Playdate

As announced at our last meeting, we will not be having a regular MOPS meeting on March 27th (Spring Break). Instead, our tables will be gathering for playdates.

Here are the options for Tuesday, March 27th play dates.

• Jumpin Jordy's (Arvada)  $6 per kid, adults free. 10 am - 11:30 a.m. 
• WOW Museum (Lafayette)  $8 per kid, adults free 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
• Denver Zoo (Denver) $8.75 per kid (3 and older), adults $13. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. (Some moms may have memberships and may also be able to get an additional person in free.) 

Your table can choose which one you'd prefer to do. Look for more information from your DGL. 

FREE Preschool Fair at APEX

Looking for a preschool for next year? The Apex Park and Recreation District is having a FREE Preschool fair on Wednesday, February 8th from 11am-2pm. At this fair will be a variety of preschools from Arvada and the surrounding area.

The fair is located at the Secrest Youth and Teen Center at 6820 W. 66th Ave.

Please call Laina at 303-403-2555 for more details.

Love and Logic Course - Arvada Covenant Church

MOPS and Arvada Covenant Church are sponsoring a 6 week Love & Logic course starting this Thursday, January 19th, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.

The cost of the course is $30, plus $5 for childcare each week.

If you are interested in attending, please call Karen at 720-962-5472.

Arvada Covenant Church is located at 5555 Ward Road in Arvada.

Hope you are having a great week so far!

May ALL MOPS Event – Kids Clothing Swap

Tomorrow night (Tuesday, May 17th) is the last ALL MOPS event for this year.

Event: Kids Clothing Swap
Date: Tuesday, May 17th
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Fitness Center of Foothills Community Church

Bring whatever kid items that you are done with and want to get rid of and take home some new-to-you stuff!

Upcoming (4/26) MOPS Meeting and May ALL MOPS Event

Hello everyone! Our speaker at next Tuesday's meeting will be Paula Valenta. Paula is a wife, mother and a former MOPS Mentor Mom. Her topic will be Finding your Voice.

Also, save the date for our last all MOPS Event on May 17th at 7pm. The Passion Fruit Table is planning a Swap Meet for Baby/Kid items. So start saving all of the baby clothes, kid clothes, books, toys, etc. that you want to swap. Location: TBD.

Lastly, registration forms will be available at the next two meetings. Register early for the MOPS 2011-2012 year and there could be something special in store for you. There is also a small discount in the registration fee if you register early.

April - Upcoming Events Around Town

Here are a few of the free (or cheap) upcoming events in the Denver area.

Rocky Mountain National Park - FREE days

Date: Saturday, April 16th through Sunday, April 24th
Where: Rocky Mountain National Park, west of Estes Park, CO
When: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Hours are for Fall River Visitors Center. Park is open 24 hours)
Who: Family Event
Cost: FREE!

Denver Museum of Nature and Science - FREE day

Date: Sunday, April 17
Where: 2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver
When: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Who: Family Event. Just need to show your Colorado ID.
Cost: FREE for Colorado Residents!
Note: A fee still applies to IMAX films or Planetarium shows, but the exhibits are all free.

Denver Botanic Gardens - FREE Day

Date: Friday, April 22
Where: 1005 York Street, Denver
When: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Who: Family Event
Cost: FREE for Colorado Residents!
More Information: Denver Botanic Gardens

 

Denver Art Museum - Día del Niño/Day of the Children - FREE Day

Date: Sunday, April 24
Where: 100 W 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver
When: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Who: Family Event.
Cost: FREE
More Information: Denver Art Museum

 

Baskin-Robbins - 31¢ Scoop Night

Date: Wednesday, April 27
Where: Baskin-Robbins (Participating locations)
When: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Who: All Ice Cream Lovers
Cost: 31¢ a scoop
More Information: 31 Cent Scoop Night at Baskin-Robbins® helps honor America's firefighters. Baskin-Robbins is donating $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation™ (NFFF). Participating stores will reduce prices of ice cream scoops to 31 cents*. At some locations, you may also have an opportunity to make a donation to your local fire charities.

April All MOPS Event - Paint Your Own Pottery

Come out for an evening at Into the Fire, where you can paint your own pottery! The studio fee of $4 will be collected at the next meeting (4/12/11) to reserve your spot, so please RSVP by then.

• When: Tuesday, April 19 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM


• Where: Into the Fire - 7409 Grandview Ave Arvada, CO 80002

The cost of the pottery at the studio ranges from about $4 (for coasters) and up. This is separate from the studio fee and can be paid at the event.

They have idea books you can look through, stencils you can use and lots of pretty examples if you need extra inspiration like I (Amber) often do. I made some coasters last year and they turned out quite well. :)

March All MOPS Event -- Mom's Swap Meet

• When: Wednesday, March 09 from 07:00 PM to 8:30 PM


• Where: Red Theatre - 8270 W 80th Ave Arvada, CO 80005

Gather any clothes, maternity clothes, jewelry, books, purses, shoes etc. that you don't wear or want to wear anymore and come swap them at the March All MOPS event.  It's sure to be a great time.  Even if you have nothing you want to swap come and meet some other moms and enjoy a night of fellowship and snacks.

Requested items: maternity clothing

We ask that you not bring any household items or items that could spill (perfume, shampoo). Thank you.

October All MOPS Event

The October All MOPS Event will be October 30, 2010 at 10am. The event will be held at Cottonwood Farms. Admission is free. There are $3 wagon rides, if interested. Cottonwood Farms, http://cottonwoodfarms.com.

 

50% off Anderson Farms Fall Festival 2010

I was looking at http://www.milehighonthecheap.com/ and saw an abstract of http://www.savvysource.com/psn/web/localSavings/index/cityId/61849. Here you can purchase a Family 4-Pack to Anderson Farms for $24. To learn more about Anderson Farms Fall Festival click on the link http://www.andersonfarms.com/FallFestival/index.php

It's Flea Market Friday at Arvada Presbyterian Church!

On Friday, August 20th, All Precious Children Preschool will be hosting a community Flea Market right here at Arvada Presbyterian Church! The sale will be held in the parking lot from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. We are currently offering 15' x 12' slots/spaces for $30.00 each or $50.00 for two spaces. These areas may be used for garage sale items, Mary Kay products, Discovery Toys, handmade jewelry, crafts, books, business advertising, information booths, you could even purchase a spot to sell a car! Get creative! Take advantage of this end of summer, “last chance” opportunity to clean out your garage and earn some extra cash!

Booth spaces will go fast! Please contact Dr. Mernie Rosenberg at 303-422-3463 x 16 ormrosenberg@arvadapc.org to reserve your space and for more information.

Come to sell or come to shop!
All proceeds directly benefit All Precious Children Preschool

All Precious Children Preschool admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to the students of the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of it's educational policies,. admissions policies, scholarship programs and other school administered programs.

Belleview Adventure Park, Train, and Zoo!

Join us this Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at

Belleview Adventure Park, Train and Petting Zoo!
5062 S. Inca Dr.
Englewood, CO 80110 US

We will be meeting on the East side of the park by the airplane. The best way to find the parking lot is to head east on Belleview and then turn left onto S. Inca Dr.  The parking lot will be there on the lefthand side of the street.  Again, this is a big place, so let's try to meet-up at the airplane.

WHAT TO BRING: I have heard that the creek is going to be your kids' favorite part so bring/wear swim stuff or at least a change of clothes. You will also want $1 bills for the petting zoo and the train (each a dollar per person). Bring a lunch so that you can stay as long as possible and enjoy all the fun this park has to offer! Feel free to offer other suggestions in your RSVPs.

First FUN and FREE MOPS event of the Summer

Where:

Littleton Historical Museum
6028 Gallup Street
Littleton, CO 80120 US
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When:

May 18, 2010 from 10:30 am until 12:30 ish

Details:

Littleton Historical Museum is part indoors and part outdoors and includes a working farm and blacksmith shop for kids to see.  Meet outside  entrance the museum (unless it's cold or wet, then we'll meet up just inside) at 10:30.  We will explore the FREE museum and then walk across the parking lot to Ketring park to eat sack lunches around noon. I'm not sure what the park conists of other than grass, so you may want to have a picnic blanket in your car in case there are no picnic tables. Contact Brynn Wennen for more information or questions.

Colonial Living History Day- Free Event

Announcements from 4-13-10

• Food Thank you –Planet Meltdown, Planet Laundry, Planet Clean-up


• Food Next Meeting – Planet Feed Me, Planet Hugs and Kisses, Sleepy Planet


• Next meeting – April 27^th Joel and Julie Thomas


• Last meeting May 11^th


• ^{Picture Sign Ups are still available - please contact Brittany at 303-484-8517 Photo fundraiser details… April 23-25, beginning at 9:00a. 30 minute time slots, Carol Butts Park, 94th and Sheridan. www.briankraft.com}


• ^{Final All MOPS Event for the Year- April 20th 10:00am at Hammond’s Candies (I-25 and 58th) with a picnic at Robbie Ferrufino (74th and Carr) following.  RSVP with Rachel Lopez-Paxson at 720-480-3527 at Planet Hugs and Kisses}


• ^{Registration is open for next year. Pick up a registration form at the check in table. An email will also follow.}


• ^{Ralston House Wish List located on back of announcement page.  If you’d like to donate, bring to next two meetings and we will deliver to Ralston House}


• ^{FWN is compiling a cookbook. Recipes can be submitted at www.typensave.com}

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• New Mom Event – If you are new to MOPS this year and would like to meet some other new moms, join us on Tuesday April 20^th, 7 pm at Panera at 77^th and Wadsworth.

Counselor info:

Michelle Willix: 303-579-0860 Healthy Pathways Counseling Services

Jolleen Miller 720-352-7608

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