Season of Thanks and Giving

This time of year always prompts us to relfect on what we are truly grateful for and how we might be able to give to others who may be in need.

If you'd like an opportunity to participate in giving to an amazing cause and to celebrate our blessings, join me Friday, November 6th for an evening of fun, food, and friendship as we create gift baskets for Hubbard House.


Event Details: November 6th, 7 pm at my house. Email Me for directions.

The Cause: Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando, FL - Hubbard House (Hospitality House for Families of Sick Children)

The Donation: Hubbard House has a wish list that you can contribute to anytime, but we will focus on toiletries and will create 'Welcome' baskets for families who will use the house.

The Gift: Beautiful gift baskets that include toiletries a family might need during their stay.

Needed items:

• baskets
• toothbrushes
• brushes/combs
• chapstick
• colored celephane
• basket straw
• ribbon
• encouragement pendants, ornaments, etc...

Travel size products:

• toothpaste
• shampoo
• conditioner
• mouthwash
• body wash
• lotion

I do hope you'll join me for a great evening! So, start collecting your supplies and bring them with you on Friday night and we'll put them together!

....I'm counting on my crafty mama friends to really make these baskets AMAZING!

See you all there!


Melissa

Kid's Events Around Town (Jul-Sep 2009)

Lakeland's Environmental Lands

July 25
Location: Polk's Nature Discovery Center
Starts at: 10:30 AM
Ends at: 11:30 AM
Photographic journey into the different Environmental Lands in the Lakeland area. Explore the different habitats in Gator Creek Reserve, Lakeland Highlands Scrub and the Circle B Bar Reserve.
Located in the Workshop
Space is limited; sign up at the reception desk of Polk’s Nature Discovery Center located in the Circle B Bar Reserve 4399 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland, FL.
For more information, call 863-668-4673.


Lakeland Farmer's Curb Market - Water Conservation for Kids

September 19
Location: 200 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland
Starts at: 8:00 AM
Ends at: 2:00 PM
Watch for us the third Saturday of every month at the Farmer's Curb Market in Downtown Lakeland. Come and buy your local produce and learn something from the City of Lakeland, Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program, UF/IFAS Polk County Extension Service, Master Gardeners, and the Polk County Builder's Association. We will have information on new topics each month and feature free giveaways, literature, and helpful gardening advice. This month we will feature free giveaways and lots of fun activities for the eco-conscious kid (adults are welcome too!).


Explorations V Children's Museum

ADMISSION
Museum Members - FREE
Children Under 2 - FREE
Ages 2 through Adult $5.00
Seniors 65+ $2.50

HOURS
Monday-Saturday 9:00am - 5:30pm

Located in downtown Lakeland in the historic Kress Building across fom Munn Park109 N. Kentucky Avenue Lakeland , FL 33801-5044 (863) 687-3869 mailto:info@explorationsv.com%20

July Pool Party!

What: Pool Party

When: Saturday, July 25

Time: 2 pm to 4 pm

Where: The Bradys

Come on and cool off, we're having a pool party.

Bring your family and some cold drinks and join the Lakeland Mamas for some family fun!

Directions will be sent to your email. If you're not on the Lakeland Mama email list send a request to add your name to lakelandmamas08@gmail.com

Please RSVP by July 22.

See you there!