FOR CHILDREN IN PERU

Sister Aracelli Flores from the Spanish Branch, is going to go to visit her homeland in Peru in January 2011, and she has asked sisters in our ward who have any extra children clothing to consider to donate some of them for children in Peru. If you feel like you might have clothing to donate, here is more detail from Sister Flores:

I will be collecting clothes for both BOYS and GIRLS, ages 0 to 7. It will be a summertime in January, so summer clothes would work best. Shoes may be too heavy and take up too much space, but we will do our best to fit in what we can.

The place of collection will be by the kitchen at Church in a big box labeled "FOR CHILDREN IN PERU".

Sister Flores would like would like to start collecting starting this coming Sunday October 10th, right after General Conference.

Knitting Skills

Sisters;

We have a 99 years old sister, Beinin Mary Louise, who would love to do a little bit of knitting. Her home teacher has approached RS and asked us, if there would be any sister, who has knitting skills and would love to visit with sister Beinin to get her started.

FYI, sister Beinin has two skeins of yarn, knitting needles and a pattern book with her in her room and that she has selected the pattern for knitting a 1 square meter blanket with which to keep her feet warm. Further, Mary has done much knitting in her earlier years and was quite a good seamstress in her day. She wishes to do this as she is bored in the nursing home and wishes to be productive.

If you think, it's a type of service you might greatly benefit, please, contact sister Campora who can give you her address and more information.

Thanks!

New Maryland Cell Phone Law

In case you haven't heard, a new Maryland law goes into effect this
Friday, October 1. "The new law will prohibit all Maryland drivers
from using a cell phone without a hands free device while operating a
motor vehicle in motion on a street or highway." More information can
be found at:

http://www.mdot.maryland.gov/News/2010/September%202010/MarylandCellPhoneLawFactSheet.htm

Playgroup

There is a playgroup at the park being organized by Melissa Riley. You can email her for further details. Anyone is welcome to attend.
There is rainy weather fore-casted for Thursday this week. Friday is looking sunny and nice but the forecasts always seem to change... Plan on Thursday at 10 am at Rockburn Park with the possibility of meeting on Friday morning.

Needed: FHE Manual

We are looking for a Family Home Evening manual to take to a family that we are teaching how to have FHE. We thought we'd ask if anyone had an extra one before a new one is bought. Please contact either Sarah Cox or Linette Teerlink.

Childrens' Clothing Sales

(1) The Columbia Area Mothers of Multiples (CAMOM) are holding their semiannual consignment sale on Saturday, September 25 from 8am - 1:00pm at the Cradlerock School in Columbia. They tend to have a lot of infant clothing and gear, with some toddler clothes and fewer items for older children. The sale is open to the public, but a $1 donation is required for admission. Please see their website for more details: http://www.camom.net/events/consignment.shtm

(2) The MOMS Club of Odenton is having a similar sale on September 25 from 8am to 12pm at the Odenton Volunteer Fire Company. Either a $1 donation or a "new baby pantry item" will be needed for admission. Please see http://www.momsclubofodenton.com/consignment_sale.html

(3) The Annapolis Mothers of Multiples club is holding their semiannual yard sale on Saturday, October 2 from 8am to 12pm at the Columbia Center in Severna Park. Again, a $1 donation is required for admission. Please see http://www.annapolismoms.org/Moms_Club/Yard_Sale.html

Funeral for Sister Wynn

The Funeral for Sister Wynn will be this Wednesday at 11am at the chapel.

Baptism

There will be a baptism this Saturday the 18th, 3pm, at the church, for sister Martha Perou. We invite you to attend to show her your love and support!

Giveaway: High Chair

A blue and white Fisher- Price high chair to give away. The seat is light blue with a small nursery-themed print and has a removable bottom cushion. The legs are white metal and the tray and foot rest are white plastic. There is a bar across the back of the seat for hanging bibs, dishcloths, etc. It's an older model and the tray has some light scratches, but has been very sturdy and functional. Anyone interested can contact Merilee Thompson.

Giveaway: Table

Wooden keyboard table to give away for anyone who would like it. It is made out of plywood with wood veneer and holds a standard full-size electronic piano keyboard. It has caster wheels on it so it's easy to move around. It can be used for other purposes as well--as a long, low desk, a play surface for kids, crafting surface etc. Right now it is being stored in 3 pieces but I can get the exact dimensions if anyone is interested. Contact Merilee Thompson if interested.

Morning at the Park

September 16th, 2010 9:30am

Rockburn Branch Park Playground, West Area behind Rockburn Elementary School
Map: http://www.co.ho.md.us/rap/rapdocs/RockburnParkMap.pdf

Melissa Riley is starting a play group and would like to invite all women in our ward to join her to visit and connect with each other. Spread the word. Children are welcome. It's open to everyone and will be held every other week, but watch for location changes. If you have any questions or are interested, contact Melissa.

Giveaway: Fabric

Various fabric pieces that might be good for making halloween costumes. I have two pieces of blue curly fur fabric, orange felt- one piece .5 yard and some matching scraps, a smallish piece of smooth black polyester or nylon type fabric (it has a couple of small holes in it), two fair sized pieces of golden/mustard fleece fabric, and three small pieces of shiny green "scale" fabric. Contact Meg Ricks if interested

Giveaway: Treadmill

I have a "manual" (ie not electric powered) treadmill that is only a few years old and hardly used. It folds up to store. It has a battery powered display that counts distance and some other stats). I also have the manual for it! I can even deliver it (it's small enough to fit in the trunk of a car if the back seat folds down). Please Contact Meg Ricks if interested.

Part-time Job Child Care

"My current after-school care provider is moving at the end of the month & I need someone to take her place watching my 8 yr old daughter. This is the perfect way for a stay-at-home mom to earn a little extra spending money & still be home for dinner with their family. Hours are roughly 4-5:30pm most days. Pay is $13/hr. Kids are welcome to accompany Mom to work." Please contact Tess Connell.

"Friend" Magazines Needed in Nursery

The Nursery is in need of old Friend magazines. If you have some to donate for the children's crafts, please drop them off by the Nursery, or to Sister Mitchell. Thank You.

Girls Bicycles Available

First bike is for about a 5-year-old. Dark pink and a little worn but lots of fun left in it!

The other is purple, more of a 10-year old size and newer. Has gears but they're difficult to squeeze. Gears may need adjusting. Contact Lynette Teerlink if you are interested.

Scriptures Needed

Scripture Triple Combinations needed for a few new Seminary Students who do not own any. If you have any extras, published within the last 7 years, please contact Lynette Teerlink. Classes begin soon, so they are needed quickly.

Thank You!