This program is sponsored by Dolly Parton to encourage young children to read. If you sign your kids up, they will receive a FREE age-appopriate book each month, until they are 5 years of age.
http://www.dollysimaginationlibrary.com/howworks.php
Monday, October 26, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Applebees Military Eat Free Night
This falls on Family Night this year, so kids will eat free also!
In recognition of your service to our country, all veterans and active
duty military personnel are invited to eat free at Applebee's
Neighborhood Grill & Bar Restaurants this Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov.
11, 2009.
As you may recall, Applebee's launched a pilot program last year on
Veterans Day offering free entrees to military service personnel and
veterans. Because the response was so overwhelmingly positive,
Applebee's is extending the invitation throughout the country this
year.
We would appreciate your help in spreading the word. Please help us
share details across your various communication channels.
All U.S. veterans and active duty military with proof of current or
former military service will eat free at all Applebee's nationwide on
Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.
Proof of service includes: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card,
U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and
Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, photograph in uniform or
wearing uniform.
For additional details, visit: http://www.applebees.com/vetsday/
In recognition of your service to our country, all veterans and active
duty military personnel are invited to eat free at Applebee's
Neighborhood Grill & Bar Restaurants this Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov.
11, 2009.
As you may recall, Applebee's launched a pilot program last year on
Veterans Day offering free entrees to military service personnel and
veterans. Because the response was so overwhelmingly positive,
Applebee's is extending the invitation throughout the country this
year.
We would appreciate your help in spreading the word. Please help us
share details across your various communication channels.
All U.S. veterans and active duty military with proof of current or
former military service will eat free at all Applebee's nationwide on
Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.
Proof of service includes: U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card,
U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and
Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, photograph in uniform or
wearing uniform.
For additional details, visit: http://www.applebees.com/vetsday/
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Military BRATS documentary with Q&A
The program will be held at Hirschi High School Monday, Oct. 19 beginning at 7pm. Attendees will view a documentary "Brats: Our Journey Home." Following the documentary audience members may stay for a Question and Answer session with the producers and writer of the film. Did I mention this is FREE? FYI... due to certain subject matter this is not recommended for children under 13.
It's hard to imagine a military BRAT'S childhood. Moving from base to base around the world, they are at home everywhere - and nowhere. There are 1.2 million children being raised in the military today. An estimated 15 million Americans are former BRATS. They include actors Jessica Alba and Robert Duvall, Senator John McCain, and basketball star Shaquille O'Neal.
BRATS is the first cinematic glimpse into a global subculture whose journey to adulthood is a high-octane mixture of incredible excitement and enormous pain. Make no mistake - BRATS is not about the U.S. military - it's about their children, who grow up in a paradox that is idealistic and authoritarian, privileged and perilous, supportive and stifling - all at the same time. Their passports say "United States," but they're really citizens of the world.
Singer/songwriter and Air Force brat Kris Kristofferson leads us through the heart of their experiences, sharing intimate memories with fellow BRATS, including General Norman Schwarzkopf and author Mary Edwards Wertsch, whose ground-breaking book, Military Brats: Legacies of Childhood Inside the Fortress was one of the seminal inspirations for this film. Their stories reveal the peculiar landscape of their childhood, the culture that binds them together, and the power it exerts over their adult lives.
A seven-year work of passion by independent filmmaker Donna Musil, BRATS features rare archival footage, home movies and private photographs from post-war Japan, Germany, and Vietnam.
Below is a synopsis of the film. More information, including a clip of the film can be found at http://www.bratsourjourneyhome.com/ .
It's hard to imagine a military BRAT'S childhood. Moving from base to base around the world, they are at home everywhere - and nowhere. There are 1.2 million children being raised in the military today. An estimated 15 million Americans are former BRATS. They include actors Jessica Alba and Robert Duvall, Senator John McCain, and basketball star Shaquille O'Neal.
BRATS is the first cinematic glimpse into a global subculture whose journey to adulthood is a high-octane mixture of incredible excitement and enormous pain. Make no mistake - BRATS is not about the U.S. military - it's about their children, who grow up in a paradox that is idealistic and authoritarian, privileged and perilous, supportive and stifling - all at the same time. Their passports say "United States," but they're really citizens of the world.
Singer/songwriter and Air Force brat Kris Kristofferson leads us through the heart of their experiences, sharing intimate memories with fellow BRATS, including General Norman Schwarzkopf and author Mary Edwards Wertsch, whose ground-breaking book, Military Brats: Legacies of Childhood Inside the Fortress was one of the seminal inspirations for this film. Their stories reveal the peculiar landscape of their childhood, the culture that binds them together, and the power it exerts over their adult lives.
A seven-year work of passion by independent filmmaker Donna Musil, BRATS features rare archival footage, home movies and private photographs from post-war Japan, Germany, and Vietnam.
Below is a synopsis of the film. More information, including a clip of the film can be found at http://www.bratsourjourneyhome.com/ .
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Gas Prices
Not really kid related, but we all do drive them around from place to place! Here is a listing of the gas prices in Wichita Falls to find the cheapest place!
http://www.texasgasprices.com/Wichita_Falls/index.aspx
http://www.texasgasprices.com/Wichita_Falls/index.aspx
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Fall Festivals
Fall Festivals:
First Baptist Oct 31 - Fall Festival at First, 5-7pm, 723-2764
Grace Church Saturday, October 31, 6-8 PM.
KAUZ annual "Safe Kids Halloween" It's Halloween night (Oct 31) at the Howard Johnson hotel on Broad Street. From 5:30 to 8:30 p-m, kids can load up on candy.
FAIN PRESBYTERIAN FALL FESTIVAL - 2201 Speedway Wichita Falls, Texas - Oct 17th, 2009 from 4-6 pm. We will be serving Hot Dogs, chips, cookies, cotton candy, and popcorn. There will be a giant 18' inflatable slide, Clown named Luki Loki doing face painting, balloon animals. Booths with games and prizes. The target age group is 12 and under. This is a family affair for people with younger children. There will be booths and games for children 1 year and up. For more information please call the church at 767-2527.
First Baptist Oct 31 - Fall Festival at First, 5-7pm, 723-2764
Grace Church Saturday, October 31, 6-8 PM.
KAUZ annual "Safe Kids Halloween" It's Halloween night (Oct 31) at the Howard Johnson hotel on Broad Street. From 5:30 to 8:30 p-m, kids can load up on candy.
FAIN PRESBYTERIAN FALL FESTIVAL - 2201 Speedway Wichita Falls, Texas - Oct 17th, 2009 from 4-6 pm. We will be serving Hot Dogs, chips, cookies, cotton candy, and popcorn. There will be a giant 18' inflatable slide, Clown named Luki Loki doing face painting, balloon animals. Booths with games and prizes. The target age group is 12 and under. This is a family affair for people with younger children. There will be booths and games for children 1 year and up. For more information please call the church at 767-2527.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Caribfest 2009
Caribfest 2009 - Let Your True Caribbean Spirit Shine
Fri 2 Oct 2009 - 5pm-7pm - Midwestern State University - Sunwatcher Plaza
Glow Fete - 10:00pm to TBA @ MSU Comanche Room
Oct 4th
Calypso Show - 4:00pm to 7:00pm @ MSU
T-Shirts $12, Food $5
http://csoweb.org/cso.index.caribfest2009.php
Fri 2 Oct 2009 - 5pm-7pm - Midwestern State University - Sunwatcher Plaza
Glow Fete - 10:00pm to TBA @ MSU Comanche Room
Oct 4th
Calypso Show - 4:00pm to 7:00pm @ MSU
T-Shirts $12, Food $5
http://csoweb.org/cso.index.caribfest2009.php
Eco-Fair at RiverBend
The Eco-Fair is tomorrow (Oct 3) at RiverBend from 9-4pm. It's free and features a ton of vendors promoting sustainable living, arts/crafts for kids, live music, and food.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Wichita Falls Consignment Sale
Just Between Friends - www.jbfsale.com/wichitafalls - is having a huge children's and maternity consignment sale in Wichita Falls on October 16-18 at 3915 East Kell Blvd (the old Bargain Depot Bldg).
Shop and get unbelievable deals on all you need for cool weather!
Sell your items as a consignor and earn up to 70%! Details online or call 940-636-1443!
Volunteer and shop before the public to get the best deals first!
Sun (10/18) 1pm-5pm - HALF-PRICE SALE
Admission is 2 cans of food or $1 for first day only. This donation benefits WF area Food Bank.
*All PRE-SALERS must pre-register online - if you don't have the confirmation email, you will not be allowed in the door. Please no children. Doors close at 10:15pm
*MILITARY PRE-SALE is Thurs, Oct 15th at 9pm
*FIRST TIME MOM PRE-SALE will be held October 15th at 9:00pm.
*TEACHER PRE-SALE will be held October 15th at 9:00pm.
Shop and get unbelievable deals on all you need for cool weather!
Sell your items as a consignor and earn up to 70%! Details online or call 940-636-1443!
Volunteer and shop before the public to get the best deals first!
Fri (10/16), 9am-8pm
Sat (10/17) 9am-8pmSun (10/18) 1pm-5pm - HALF-PRICE SALE
Admission is 2 cans of food or $1 for first day only. This donation benefits WF area Food Bank.
*MILITARY PRE-SALE is Thurs, Oct 15th at 9pm
*FIRST TIME MOM PRE-SALE will be held October 15th at 9:00pm.
*TEACHER PRE-SALE will be held October 15th at 9:00pm.
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