# October/November 2003 Calendar of Events

### October 17th (Friday) - Monthly Social, 10:00-Noon

The October Social will be at Sherri Chavora's house. Please come, bring your kids, and bring your favorite food to share with everyone! To get there: Sherri lives off of Furneaux, between Rosemeade and Frankford. >From Furneaux, turn east onto Highbury - that's right if you're coming from Frankford, and left if you're coming from Rosemeade. Sherri lives at 2105 Highbury Road. Please RSVP to her at (972) 394-1143 or schavora@mindspring.com.

### October 18th (Saturday) - Fall Party, 10:15am-Noon

Join us at our annual Fall Fest! Kids are welcome to wear their costumes and play at the Frankford Village Library Storytime room. There will be some simple crafts, games and fun! Snacks and drinks will be provided. Plan on arriving around 10:15am. The library opens at 10:00am and we need a few minutes to get set up.

### October 20th (Monday) - Clothes Closet Workday, 9:30am-12:00pm

The Council Clothes Closet provides clothing to those families in need. One day a year we are needed to help sort, fold and put away clothes. The clothes closet is located in Standrige Stadium. Contact Kristin Eoff 972-417-0088 or Sounjalynne Mata 972-446-8929 for more info about helping.

### October 24th (Friday) - All Around Dallas, Pumpkin Patch, 10:30am

If youve never been to this pumpkin patch, it is good fun for the kids who love to run in and out of the pumpkins and all of the Halloween cut-outs. Dont forget to bring you camera; youll get some really cute pictures. Its fun for kids of all ages! Bring a lunch, too; they have picnic tables! We have scheduled a hayride for 11am. (They will make a stop along the route incase anyone wants to pick out a $1 pumpkin!)
5100 Cross Timbers Road, Flower Mound Directions: Take I-35 north to FM 1171. Head west (left) approximately 6 miles: the Double Oaks Ranch will be on the right. (It is the second pumpkin patch; a new one has sprung up right next door. It almost looks like one big patch, but go to the second gate.)

### October 24th (Friday) - Mom's Night Out, 7:00pm

Last year's fondue party was so much fun--so let's do it again! Please join Sarah at her home. If you have a fondue set, bring it! We'd love to hear about your favorite fondue recipes. The address is 1008 Nottingham Dr. in Carrollton. RSVP to sarahroye@comcast.net or at 214-228-3397.

### November 1st (Saturday) - Camping at Dinosaur Valley

Lets take the kids to see Dinosaur Valley State Park and Fossil Rim Wildlife Preserve. Dinosaur Valley State Park has neat authentic Dino tracks for the kids to see, hiking trails, a playground with models of dinosaurs and the Fossil Rim Wildlife Park is nearby as well (optional - admission extra - $17 adult, $11 kids, under 3 free). If youd like to come just for the day, entry is $3 per person over age 13 at Dinosaur Valley State Park. For those who wish to camp out, please make your reservation ASAP! The reservation line is (512) 389-8900. The fee for a water-and-electric site is $20/night, in addition to the day-use fee mentioned above. The Turner Family will plan on heading out Saturday morning and returning sometime Sunday. Ask at the front gate where to find the Turners with the CECPTA group, so we can all hook up if possible. Turners mobile (214) 587-7348. Park Phone Number (254) 897-4588
To get there, from Ft. Worth: Take Hwy 377 South to Granbury. Go South on Hwy 144 to Hwy 67. Then West on Hwy 67 to Glen Rose. Take FM 205 4 miles North to Park Road 59. Park Headquarters will be 1 mile.

### November 13th (Thursday) - Monthly Social, 10:00am-12:00pm

This month the Social will be at Alicia Welch's house. Please come, bring your kids, and bring your favorite food to share with everyone! Alicia's address is 3988 Legacy Tr. Call her to RSVP or get directions. 972-939-6503

### November 14th (Friday) - General Meeting, Silent Auction! 9:30am-11:30am

In November we will have our Silent Auction! We have received many donations from local businesses (tickets, gift certificates, etc.) Members have donated gift baskets, baked goods and other things. These items will be auctioned off during our November meeting. This is so much fun and you can get some excellent deals!

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