Christmas Baskets!!!

All Relief Society Clubs are cancelled for December so that we can put all of our energy towards creating our Christmas Baskets for people in the ward. Please sign up Dec. 6th and 13th for items to fill the basket and bring donations to the church on Dec. 20th or you can drop them off to Cami Kenworthy. Assembling and delivering the baskets will take place on Dec. 22 at around 5:30 p.m. Relief Society Room. Any help with items, time, or assembly will be greatly appreciated!!!

Christmas Concert

All are invited to a Christmas concert, "Joy to the World" presented by the Utah South Area Single Adult Choir. The date is Sunday, Dec. 20th at 7:30 p.m. at the Provo Tabernacle (100 S. University Ave) Be filled with the light of the Savior's birth through the power of beautiful music.

Q&A

It's that time again, I've submitted some of the most popular questions. . .
Q: Are we having a ward party/chili cookoff this weekend?
A: Unfortunately, no, there was a scheduling conflict, but don't be too down, we have 2, that's right, 2, RS Halloween activities this week. 1-thursday night-Halloween party (see post below), 2-Playgroup Halloween Party at Kiersten Millitoni's at 11:00 a.m. on Friday 131 E 300 N. You can attend both and wear the same costume twice.
Q: Is Joaquin park open yet?
A: Yes, after the ribbon cutting ceremony where a little boy cut the ribbon about 5 times, the park was officially open.
Q: Who is in the new bishopric?
A: Yes, Bishop MacDonald. Bro. Brockbank and Bro. Rush are his counselors.
Q: Is it Fast Sunday this week?
A: Nopers, it's the second week in November because this Sunday is Ward Conference. Don't forget to arrive at church a little early to prepare yourself spiritually but then again, you'll be later than usual as it is daylight savings, so come to church only 45 minutes later than usual.
Q: That's confusing.
A: I know.
Q: When is the Super Saturday Enrichment Activity?
A: November 14 from 9 until noon. Oh, and your money is due this week if you want to make a gift/craft for Christmas.
Q: Thank you for the reminder.
A: You're welcome.

QUIZ-let's see who pays attention in RS. . .

Who is the Relief Society President:

A. Rae McAdams

B. Kate Gosselin

C. Dorie Boren


D. Cami Kenworthy

Answer: Give yourself a pat on the back if you picked "C." But. . . if you picked "A" or "D" you were close and get .25 points because those two ladies make up the presidency. If you picked "B" don't be too hard on yourself but it's probably time to put down the Us Magazine during Relief Society.

Halloween Party-this Thursday at 7!!!

The time is quickly drawing near. There will be food, good food that is, costumes, fun, spooks, and the potential to crash a stake meeting down the hall. Where do you sign up you ask? The details are below:

What: Halloween Party

Who: Provo Peak 3rd Ward Relief Society, aka "The Girls Night Out Crew"

Where: The church, room: either RS or Priesthood

When: 7:00 p.m.

Attire: Your best Halloween costume or yourself in normal clothes

Q&A:

Q: Will there really be apple bobbing? I'm worried about the Swine Flu.

A: I understand, we'll have antibacterial for everyone to wash out their mouths beforehand.

Q: Do I really have to wear a costume?

A: You're lame for even asking, but we embrace all people.

Q: Will the stake meeting have better food?

A: The Halloween party will have Halloween themed food which is cute and tasty. But feel free to stick your head into the stake meeting just in case.

Q: Who's all going?

A: Everyone.

Things to do-Bean Museum

Many of might not know about the Bean Life Science Museum located on BYU campus which is open to the public and has a plethora, that's right a plethora of fun activities, most of which are free and quite entertaining. We've gone with different families for FHE for the reptile show which is a hoot esp. seeing the live animals, you can always tour the museum and after looking at their calendar of events for the fall, whoah! There's a ton. My husband really liked it too, so you don't necessarily need to have kids along, they even have a special date night. You will have to visit the website for the address because I couldn't find one (BYU is the address) the best way I can describe is that it is on the street just south of the Marriot Center. Anywho here is more info:


Regularly scheduled public shows:
Mondays: Reptiles at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays: Adaptations at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays: Utah Animals and Plants at 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays: Ecosystems at 7:30 p.m.
Fridays: Invertebrates at 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Reptiles at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Reading Time: Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.

Date Night-Saturday October 24! Scary animal show, scary 3D movie, pizza and pumpkin pie

Halloween Family Night-October 26th

http://mlbean.byu.edu

Craft Club-This Wednesday!!!

Come this Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m. at Melissa's house (270 N 100 E) to make custom envelopes and gift boxes. So with my husband returning back to school a lot of people in the family might be getting "letters" from me this year as their Christmas gift. Hopefully the letters will be nice but just in case, it's nice to add the extra touch of a cute envelope or box. Maybe I'll use a "Juicy" logo for my sister's letter so she'll still think she's getting a namebrand gift. So, bring paper if you can (from magazines, newspaper funnies, scrapbook paper, wrapping paper, etc) or if not Melissa has extra! Hope you can come! You're on your own for the letters or gifts though, maybe I can print a generic letter on my next post that you can use.

Girl's Night Out Club!!!-Mark your calendar

Okay, party animals, the Girl's Night Out group has officially changed its monthly get-together from the 2nd Thursday of every month to the last Thursday of every month, which is especially great for this month as it will be so close to Halloween!!! So.....October 29th is a Halloween Party with more details to come, mark your calendars. Questions: Can I wear a costume? Dani Michaelson is the one to ask but since she isn't here I am going to say a big Y.E.S.! Can I bring a date? Ummm, this is the girl's night out group so invite your neighbor or sister you visit teach.

Getting Ready for General Conference

An article in the March 2009 Ensign gave some great ideas for families to prepare, learn and enjoy General Conference together with their children. . . here's the link. . .

http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=9e906c667a6af110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD

Here's another article regarding General Conference:

http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=4e198949f2f6b010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD

Play Group Announcement-Fire Station!

Announcing: Playgroup will be meeting this Friday, October 2 at 11:00 a.m. at the Provo Police Station (station 5) for a fun tour. Kiersten does need to RSVP the number of people coming so either call her at 801-755-7959 or make a comment and I will let her know! Meet at Kiersten's house about 10:45 if you want to carpool. I will be posting her address in a bit.

General Relief Society Broadcast

If you were unable to attend the General Relief Society Broadcast, the attached link will take you to a site to either listen to or watch the conference!

http://www.lds.org/broadcast/grsm/0,6220,285-1-41-1741,00.html

Things To Do-Joaquin Park

About once a week, I will be listing fun things to do in Provo, sites to see in the area, etc. Hopefully, this will be helpful for those of you who might get the winter blues, for those of you new to the area, or for those of you like me, who are finally venturing out. A new park has emerged on 400 N and 400 E and it is a beauty. Jack and I take daily walks and have seen the location blossom under the breezy summer sky, slowly ever so slowly. I’m not even upset that it has taken the city three years to actually get going on the construction, but I will get upset if they don’t gut the rope down soon and let us all in. You’ll have to go see it, new playground equipment, park benches, grills, lush lawns, and according to the city’s web-site, Joaquin was the name of a 12 year old Indian boy who led some explorers around the area. And I just thought it was named after the attractive gone bizarre actor who is professes a career in hip hop.

Things to do-Provo Library

Located on 550 N. University. Truly a gem in Provo. I will be honest in saying that the interior does not remotely compare to the beauty of the architecture, but then I attended Book Babies story time and everything has changed. Everything. I think there must be tryouts for the story time leaders, and I mean intense tryouts. These girls truly had no inhibitions and the babies loved it. During the opening, “Leo the Lion” song, Jack was completely stunned. Literally, his mouth was gaping open and his body was completely frozen. He then looked at me and with his eyes said, “Mom, you need to work on your singing and dancing abilities, you have STIFF competition.”
You will not believe the amount of activities the library offers, they are more of a recreation center. (some listed below) Also, they have movies. Remember though, if you want a chance to check out a DVD not made prior to 1973, you will have to wait outside the “Book Drop” area where most of the other Mothers wait hovering with strollers in tow ready to sideswipe the cart lady who returns the videos. There is a little secret I recently found out while attending our RS Playgroup (Fridays at 11 a.m.), there is a stash of family DVD’s in the children’s section of the library. We’re talking the classic Disney movies like, “That Darn Cat,” and “The Nine Lives of Tomasina,” and other movies starring Hailey Mills, basically, all the movies they used to play twenty years ago on Sunday nights on Wonderful World of Disney. What, you’re not even twenty years old? And you weren’t allowed to watch television on Sunday? There’s just something about gathering around the old 14” television with orange Julius drinks and popcorn.

Monday Night at the Library: different activities every week from 7:30-8:00 in the library ballroom

Spanish Story Time: for families, Friday morning from 10:30-11:00 (Story Room)

Book Babies: for babies 0-12 mos., Friday morning from 10:00-10:25 (Story Circle)

Mother Goose: for babies 13 mos.-24 mos., Friday mornings 11:00-11:20 and 11:30-11:50 (Story Circle)

Toddler Time: for 2 year olds, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:10-10:30 and 11:00-11:30 a.m. (Story Circle)

Story Time: for 3-5 year olds, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00-10:30 and 11:00-11:30 (Story Room, they say you can’t be late and parents should go and read a People magazine cause it’s preschoolers only!)

There are also book clubs for pre-teens, teens, and adults, and a whole bunch of other activities on Friday nights (movie nights), etc. but I’m done typing so here is the link:

http://www.provo.lib.ut.us/

Things to do-Provo's Farmers Market

So I have lived in Provo for about 9 years and just recently discovered the Farmer’s Market about a month ago (pause, so I can hit myself repeatedly with a pillow). How can this have happened? All the fresh fruit and veggies and tasty food I just let slip through my fingers and all for often less than the grocery store prices. There are also stands for clothing, jewelry, tie-dyed everything, campaign tents, even palm-reading, and more and more! I know, clear your schedule and just go because it is about to end for the season. Another teaser, one stand even sells chocolate covered. . . frozen bananas. . .with nuts. A boy scout stand sells frozen yogurt for a $1. I know, just go and put the pillow down.

Season is from May to October, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays, Pioneer Park, 500 W. Center St.

http://www.provosfarmersmarket.com/

Welcome, Welcome!

Welcome to the Provo Peak 3rd Ward Relief Society Blog! No need to contain your excitement, feel free to leave all your comments. ;) The purpose of the blog is to get information out to everyone about all of the hip activities and coming and goings of everyone in Relief Society and hopefully it can be a medium where we can all feel a little more connected with each other. Sometimes it can be hard if you have a calling in another auxiliary, find yourself chasing a little one for the last meeting of the block or seem to have farewells, baby blessings, family events galore, or are just a world traveler, we understand! I hope to spotlight a few sisters each month, so we can know more than the basics about each other and that I will be able to get a hold of junior high photos so we can all have a good laugh.

If there are any announcements, thoughts, Dear Abbyish questions, etc. ;), feel free to email me at jenniferjdobson@gmail.com and I will post away. Careful though, know that I do have a lot of advice to give. :) Also, if you ever wish to comment or share ideas on your own related to a certain post, just go below the post and press on the “comments” section and you can leave a comment. If you do not have a gmail account, your post will come up as Anonymous so just leave your name at the end of the comment or feel free to revel in anonymity.