Futterman Farms Field Trip

Futterman Farm
Organic Dates and Citrus

Friday, November 20, 2009
1:00 PM (after Co-op)

* see how dates and palms grow
* learn about the science of soil & water
* date varieties, history, nutritional info
*pick and sample fruit and spit out the pits :)

All ages welcome, but parents must stay with younger children (dates and citrus have gnarly thorns). Please wear closed shoes and clothes that can get dirty

Call the Futtermans to RSVP and get gate codes
760.342.9101 or cell 760.831.4520

November Park Day

DCHEA Park Day
Wednesday, November 18 ~ 1 PM

Location: found in November Newsletter

Bring balls, scooters, tennis equipment, water, snacks, etc.
* This is also a great place to bring clothes, books and other unwanted treasures that you'd like to give away FREE to other families who attend. Anything left-over can be donated to one of the many Thrift Stores in the area.

Mark your calendar for future all-DCHEA Park Days:
Friday, December 18 ~ 1 PM

Blessings & Encouragement at MNO!

POWERFUL!

That's the word I would use to describe last night's MNO. I think everyone in attendance was blessed to experience what God is doing in the lives of His people. Right in the midst of our little homeschool community.

Our group totalled seven and it's not lost on me (as our family studies Revelation) that this group was "perfect" and "complete." Three new homeschooling mamas, three veterans, and one who's graduated her children were in attendance. Sharing, encouragement, prayer and remembering.

Congratulations to Marcie, who won the door prize ~ a tea cup! And the first in her collection.

I still remember the very first MNO I attended many years ago. I remember who was there and how blessed I was by those moms who had gone before me. I pray that each mom beginning this adventure, picked up a little something last night that will stay with them on their journey as well.

Many blessings,
Traci :-)

November Moms Night Out (MNO)

"Welcome Back - New Member" Tea
~ a DCHEA MNO (Moms' Night Out) ~
Monday, November 9, 2009

Arrive any time 6:30 PM or after
Location: Traci H's home

Call Traci to RSVP and for direcirons...contact information in the DCHEA Directory and November Newsletter.

I hope all of our New Member Moms will join us this evening! :-)
And this is a great opportunity for all DCHEA Moms to see old friends and meet some new!

Feel free to bring a project that you're working on ~
Needlework, Scrapbooking, or Other ~ moms enjoyed this last year.
OR just bring yourself and be refreshed...
Enjoy a relaxing evening with sweet moms over a cup of tea.
It will be a beautiful evening of sharing, encouragement, and fellowship!

If you are cold, tea will warm you;
If you are too heated, it will cool you;
If you are depressed, it will cheer you;
If you are excited, it will calm you.
~ William Gladstone (1865)

Mark your calendar for future MNOs:
Thursday, December 17 ~ 6:30 PM ~ Theme & Location TBD

Hiking Club

Hiking Club

Saturday, November 7, 2009 ~ 8 AM

“Ladder Canyon Loop”

Come join us THIS SATURDAY for our next hike!

Our hiking guide, author Phillip Ferranti, will once again lead us out to the Mecca Hills to explore the Painted Canyons.

Check Newsletter for Meet Location and RSVP info.

Please bring plenty of water, dress in layers and wear sturdy hiking boots or tennis shoes. This hike is an easy hike – great for the whole family…(but we will be climbing ladders!)

Mark your calendar for future Hiking Dates:

Thursday, November 19 ~ 12 PM (Local Mountain Hike)

RILEY'S FARM:
REVOLUTIONARY WAR

(A DCHEA Favorite for over a decade!)

Thursday, November 12th
Tour starts at 10
Please plan to meet in the parking lot at 9:30.

Price: $14 per person
Age 3 and up

Please have checks made out to DCHEA.

Looking forward to a great time!

Contact: Liz B.

McCallum Theatre: Jason and the Argonauts

Hello Theatre Enthusiasts!

Jason & the Argonauts:

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 11:30am

*Recommended Grades: 3-8*

We have another exciting performance at the McCallum. If you would like to reserve seats please, contact Laura C. by November 12th.

Take a moment to read the description and notice the grade recommendations.

This show will run just a bit over an hour.

Award winning Visible Fictions, one of the UK’s leading theatre companies, presents a brand new version of an ancient Greek myth. Two actors, one hour, and one golden fleece set the stage for a great adventure of romance, destiny, heroism and revenge. Jason’s uncle isn’t exactly lovable…he’s murdered his brother (the king) and stolen the kingdom and now nobody dares stand up to him. Things are about to get a major shakeup though because Jason is BACK! After being banished as a baby, our wannabe hero returns to claim his rightful throne and make some big changes. However, in ancient times nothing is that straightforward. Jason and his crew must sail on The Argo to the other side of the world to find the Golden Fleece and bring it back in order to unite the people again. As if that wasn’t difficult enough, the odd monster, sleeping dragon and clashing rock endeavor to ruin his trip and spice things up on this most fantastic of journeys!

Visit http://www.visiblefictions.co.uk/ for more information.

Teen Scene: Turkey Time!

Gobble, Gobble, It's Turkey Time!

Date: Nov 14, 2009

Time: 6PM - 10PM

RSVP: by Nov 7th

Where: Sarah B.'s House ~ backyard

Cost: $6.00 per person

Age: 13 years old and up

A great new and lively event !!!

* Frozen Turkey Bowling in faux snow raining down

* Dress the Turkey

* Turkey Calling Contest

* Fire pit with roasting of marshmallows
(if wind is not blowing for fire)
* And some good Turkey Silliness

A fun, safe time for teens to be with the friends

and have a gobbling good Turkey time !

Email Linda B. to sign up and get directions.

Dinner: Beef Hot Dogs, drinks, chips and dips, and snacks to Gobble on.
Dessert will be provided.
If you would like to donate a snack, just let us know.
Parents can drop off or stay, just bring your own chair.

See you at the Turkey Bowl !!!!!!!!!!!!!

GOBBLE, GOBBLE

We are ALSO in need of empty soda liter bottles.

Home for the Holidays Concert

DECEMBER 15, 2009 7 PM

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

Take a pause from your hectic holiday shopping and come enjoy an evening of holiday favorites, with 17-year-old Noah Yaghoubian (DCHEA student) playing Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue with Coachella Valley Symphony and Buddy Rogers Youth Symphony combined - your community orchestras.

Sierra Ballroom, Sun City Palm Desert, $15, $25, $35

Thomas the Tank Engine

Thomas the Train will be in Perris at the Orange Empire Railway Museum during the month of November.

If you have little ones(or older ones, or dads or moms, it's fun for every age), this is great trip to take. I have taken my boys 3 different times and it is always a big hit. There's lots to do and you get to explore all the old trains. And it's great for girls too!

The best part though is riding on an actual Thomas the Tank Engine train. My boys and I are going to study trains for a couple weeks before we go and they can't wait. There are no group or school rates, but it is a great family day experience.

Here is the website for more information http://www.oerm.org/index.htm My only advise would be to get there early because the crowds start coming around lunch time.

~ Liz B.