Sunland Village Garage Sale

Tomorrow, Saturday, November 21st, check out the Sunland Village Garage Sale.

This community garage sale begins at 8:00 AM and last until 2:00 PM (no earlybirds please).

Sunland Village is a community with over 100 homes and is located at:
754 S. Portland, Mesa 85206
Entrance between Southern and Broadway on Greenfield Road

Probably not the sale to go to for kids stuff, but a great place to find collectibles, antiques, furniture, books and tons more. Happy shopping.

Hubbard Family Swim School Party

Saturday is almost here. The day of our Hubbard Family Swim School Party. If you still want to come, but never e-mailed me, don't fret. We had a few cancellations so we have a few spots still left on a first come first serve basis. Send me a quick e-mail with how many adults and children will be attending. I'll send you back a confirmation e-mail to let you know that you are in.

If you are one of the lucky ones that will be coming, please double check your calendars now and make sure you are still available. We would hate to miss out on anyone. If you have had a major conflict come up and won't be able to make it, please let me know ASAP.

Remember,

November 21st, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Be looking for an e-mail to come sometime tonight. It will have a few details of what you can expect at our day of swim.

See you there!

Toddler Cruise at Usery Pass

With cooler weather, it's so nice to get out and enjoy Arizona, any time of the day. Usery Mountain Regional Park is always a good place to go. Well kept trails and several organized events throughout the month. November 20th, 2009 at 9:00 AM Head out to Usery Pass for "Just for Kids Toddler Cruise." This event starts at area 6 and the cost is $6 per vehicle (this is the standard cost to enter the park)

Maybe you'll spot one of these. Photo of this Usery Pass squirrel from here

"This one-mile hike is designed for parents and grandparents with small children ages 3 - 6 years old. Along with Miss Lynn, the kids will howl like coyotes, do the “bobcat crawl” and learn how to hydrate by counting gulps of water on their fingers. We will explore the desert from the comfort of the well- manicured Merkle Trail, designed to be barrier-free and offer universal access. The hard-smooth surface of this trail will accommodate wheelchairs and strollers. After completing the hike, kids will receive a Junior Ranger badge. Please bring water and hats." Information from here

Girls Night Out Boutique

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Girls Night Out Boutique: One night, great gifts, food, and fun.

Tuesday, November 17th

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

4186 E. Page Ave. (Northeast corner of Recker and Elliot)

Free make and take paper ornaments and other crafts for a small fee.

Come for gift buying or for just food and fun.

Featured items:

- "The Gathering of Friends" Cookbooks written by a mother/daughter team. One of a kind recipes with notes. Published and sold in stores. Come meet the chef and try some of the tasty recipes. For this night only, buy 3 cookbooks, get 1 free.

- "Peppermint Pantry" Get an adorable apron to pair with your new cookbook. Makes a complete gift package.

- "The Corner Boutique" Custom frames and memo boards

- "Tuft Love Fabric Interiors" Buy fabric or get the contact for future affordable custom fabric projects

- "Scentsy" Get refills or a new kit. Fill your home with the warm smell of fall.

- "Heritage Makers" Personalize gifts with affordable paper craft kits.

Also available: hair clippies, jewelry, and home decor.

Information from their flyer.

Gilbert Days

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I've said it once and I'll say it again: One of the reasons Mesa is a great place to live is because we are so close to other great cities, Gilbert being one of them. If you missed your opportunity at a parade on Wednesday, fret no more. This weekend is the Gilbert Days Parade.

The parade starts at 9:00 AM this Saturday, November 14th, 2009

The theme this year is Rock N' Rodeo

The parade route begins at Juniper and Gilbert Road and then travels 1 mile south along Gilbert, ending at the Gilbert Public Schools Education Building at 140 S. Gilbert Rd.

After the parade, make sure to check out the "After Parade Party" at the Gilbert Town Square. There will be food, entertainment, shopping and a carnival.

Information from here

2nd Friday in Downtown

Read the flyer, get excited, go.

Get out and celebrate this Friday the 13th in Downtown Mesa.

Veteran's Day Parade

It's parade time again. This Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 is the annual Veteran's Day Parade in Downtown Mesa. I'm not going to lie. I took my girls last year. It was pretty long and boring at some points. But I cried when they represented the soldiers lost in battle and seeing all the veterans who have fought for my family's freedoms made me proud. Plus, my girls still point out the parade route when we pass the library. So once again, we will be going and I'm excited about it. It's a PARADE and I want to show my support of all of our veterans.

The parade starts at 11:00 AM and will begin at Center Street and 3rd Place and will travel south on Center Street to 1st Avenue.

After the parade, head to the Theater District at Mesa Riverview for the 1st Annual Veteran Invasion. This event runs from 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Admission to this event is FREE, however, donations of $15 per family gets you a pass for all day rides and games. Plus, if you bring 10 cans for the canned food drive, you will be registered to win a super NASCAR experience.

Just some of the activities:

-National Guard Rock Wall, Humvee, and Arm Wrestling

- Vendor Booths

-Mesa City Council

- Arizona Veterans Memorial Competition

- Dunk Tank

- "GI Obstacle Course"

- Honor Guard and Ceremony honoring Veterans

- US Army Humvee and football toss

- KNIX Monster Truck

- Games, rides and activities for kids of all ages

- Live music at Toby Keith's "I Love This Bar and Grill" including Hair Force and Coal Train.

information from here