Parents of Tots

Happy February!

Along with these arctic blasts come warm greetings for a fun winter season with Parents of Tots! We've got an issue chock full of great ideas from aWe are Women night out at the consignment shop Raspberry Beret toa Mardi Gras tot time to get you partying at the end of the month.

Ready to chase the winter blues away? Join us at the Americal Monday February 23rd for our annual Bouncy house party. Preparations are under way, be sure to RSVP today! Please note that we are trying a new time frame, from 4-6 PM, per request of some of the parents. Be sure to let us know if this change works for you or does not. We also are encouraging healthy snacks, and would appreciate it if you could bring something to share. If the children make this their dinner then its just home for baths and bedtime!

We also have some great field trips planned this month. Join us as we explore our theatrical side at Creative Arts or come join us at Kids Playground or enjoy a musical concert with Wayne from Maine.

Want to join a playgroup? Come to our Mix and Mingle February 9th at the Beebe library. This is a great opportunity to meet other local families and find similarly aged children to begin a playgroup. RSVP now so we know to expect you.

Please join me in welcoming our new Master Crafters, Pam Preston and Christy Damphousse. This dynamic duo is taking over from Danielle Marquardt who provided great crafts for us in 2008. We look forward to more crafty projects.

We are looking for help, so be sure to read our volunteer opportunities section. The new and improved website needs a volunteer to help us keep it current with monthly updates. Our newsletter editor is looking for assistance too, Tracy's been plugging away for years now creating a fabulous newsletter each month and needs to train folks to step into her shoes. We also are always looking for photos for the newsletter. Whilewe would love to have a designated photographer. We'd also be happy to have anyone that has pictures from an event submit them. Want to see your child in print? Just snap a shot and email it to potnewsletter@yahoo.com by the 20th of the month.

Lastly, Id like to thank the Sunshine committee for continuing to share their goodwill. When our newest addition, Kathleen, was born we had delicious meals compliments of some very kind PoT folks and it is very appreciated.

Stay warm and happy Valentines'-
Jennifer DeCourcy