Adventure of the Week

So I haven't done this Adventure for the Week in a looong time, and I don't know if anyone has missed them to be quite frank, but I do,, and I mostly do this for myself anyways so they are coming back!

Here's a load of events that are coming in October. I try to do free or nearly free events but as you can see I'm starting off with the ...

Arizona State Fair- October 16th - November 8 2009 closed Mondays
Adults $21, children and seniors $11
go to azstatefair.com/discounts for big bargains!

Fall-festival Activities and Games at Harmony Farm! - Zoo
Saturday and Sunday, October 24-25 9 am- 4 pm
Free with regular paid admission

Greater Phoenix Greek Festival- Fri Oct 9th 5-10pm & Sat 11am-10 pm
$2 for adults, under 12 free
A great learning opportunity check it out at www.holytrinityphx.org

Safety Safari- October 10th 10 am-1 pm
Home, outdoor and water saftey showcase. Music, games, and prizes
Free! go to www.fultonranchshopping.com

Fall Rhythm Festival- Saturday, October 17th 5:30-9:30
Live entertainment, food vendors, children activities, and fireworks
Free at Tumbleweed Park

Family Day- Saturday October 17th 10 am - 4 pm
All ages, gold panning, krock and mineral identification, metal detecting, jewelery making, demonstrations and more.
Free at the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum
www.admmr.state.az.us

Frys Free Weekend- Saturday 24th 10am-5pm
All ages. Explore all the exhibits the Arizona Science Center has to offer
Free

Sports Explosion- Saturday, October 24th All ages 8am-2pm
Free
Professional athlete appearances/autographs and clinics, sports demonstrations, interactive games, information booths and live entertainment.
www.phoenix.gov/parks

There is obviously so much more out there, but here are a few enjoy your October

Free Entertainment

The Phoenix Zoo is proud to announce FREE admission for all Fry’s V.I.P card members every Wednesday in September.

During the month of September, Fry’s Food Stores are celebrating Wild Wednesdays at the Phoenix Zoo, where V.I.P card members will receive up to two free general admission tickets when they show their Fry’s V.I.P card at the admission gate.

“Fry’s Food Stores is proud to sponsor the Phoenix Zoo’s Wild Wednesdays,” said Fry’s President Jon Flora. “It’s a great way to help our customers and families on a budget discover, learn and appreciate the various animals from around the world. And, it’s great exercise, too,”

Jon adds.Fry’s Wild Wednesdays will occur every Wednesday in September. The limit is two free general admissions (either child or adult per card, per customer). For more information call the Phoenix Zoo at 602-273-1341.

Enjoy the Children's Museum FREE on Target Free First Friday Nights!

On the first Friday of every month, from 6pm to10pm, the Children's Museum of Phoenix will be open to the public free of charge thanks to Target Free First Friday Nights! Join us on these Target Free First Friday Nights in 2009:
September 4th
October 2nd
November 6th
December 4th

Take the Free Dash Shuttle or take the Metro Light Rail! If riding the Rail, exit at the 3rd Street/Washington station (westbound) or 3rd Street/Jefferson station (eastbound). It is about a 1/2 mile walk north on 7th Street to the Museum. Get on Board!

Utah Fruit

Tara B emailed this to me and thought I would post it here on the blog like I've done in the past if you are interested give her a call.


Hello all.
I have most of the prices! FINALLY!!!!!
I am taking orders for:
Raspberries-August/September ($29.00 a flat) There are 12 heaping pint baskets in each flat
Blackberries- August/September ($29.00 a flat) There are 12 heaping pint baskets in each flat
Tomatoes-August/September ($20.00 for 24 lbs)
Peaches-September ($26.00 for 35lbs)
Pears-September ($25.00 for 40lbs of large pears and $27.00 for 40lbs of jumbo pears)
Green Bartlett or red Bartlett pears are available
Gala apples- September ($28.00 for 40 lbs)
Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Jonathon, Jonagold, and Granny Smith apples-October ($28.00 for 40 lbs)
Braeburn and Fuji apples-October or November-I do not have a price for these yet.

FYI
I need orders for tomatoes ASAP
I need orders for Peaches, pears, raspberries, blackberries, and gala apples by the end of August.
These are the only deadlines I have at this point. Feel free to order everything now if you know what you want.
If you have already given me your order, you do not need to send it again.
Thank you,
Tara

Openings for in home daycare

Hey all its Kelly here. As many of you know I run a daycare out of my home. I have lost all but 2 of my kids and am in desperate need of more kids, or I will have to look outside of the home for a job. I have references and the children can start ASAP. If you hear of anyone needing daycare please pass them my name and number 480-430-2801. I have no pets (except for fish) and my house is very clean. For the children that are 3 and older I do try and do about a 30 minute preschool lesson each day. Thank you in advance for any and all referrals.

SINGING FOR KIDS!!!!

Miss Kristen is back! Yeah!
Singing is a wonderful way to encourage young children to develop their motor skills, build their self-confidence, and increase their oral and memory skills. We have a lot of fun singing old favorites as well as learning new fun songs and marching with some musical instruments. We’ve been singing and performing for over seven years. Check out our website to experience the fun!
www.SingAlongGang.com . Please leave a comment with information how to contact you and I will be happy to get in touch with you and let you know more!

Classes start September 4th! So hurry and sign up!

Have you Heard?

Kids Can Play It Cool at the Phoenix Zoo This SummerFREE daytime admission to kids 12 and under through August 31

PHOENIX – For the first time in its history, the Phoenix Zoo is offering free daytime admission to kids 12 and under for an entire summer. Valley youngsters will be able to enjoy a summer full of wild water play at Yakulla Caverns and Leapin' Lagoon, great experiences at Monkey Village and the Forest of Uco, plus all of the other wild fun at the Zoo – for free.

Zoo guests can also enjoy earlier operating hours to take advantage of cooler morning temperatures. The Zoo is open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends and holidays.The recent addition of Yakulla (yah-cool-yuh) Caverns to the Zoo's water play offerings makes the Phoenix Zoo a great place to play it cool during the hot summer months.

Celebrating its first official summer, this innovative play area features a large realistic cave with slides, stalagmites and stalactites, cave creatures, a special waterfall, and tons of room to splash around. Since its opening in September of 2008, it has quickly become a favorite spot for Zoo guests. Yakulla is an Incan word that means "water place."

"It's important for us to keep things as cool as possible for our guests during the summer, " Brewer said. "Opening a little earlier, turning on our misting systems throughout the Zoo, adding a great place like Yakulla – it all helps create a fun opportunity for families to get outside a little even while it's hot."

Bread Recipe

Does anyone have a really good bread recipe they are willing to share...preferrably white bread? All the white bread down here really sucks....