September 2017

Mothers Together (Thursday, Sept 7)
9:30-11:30 am in Fellowship Hall at Menlo Church Mountain View (1667 Miramonte Ave, Mountain View).
Love connecting with other moms?  Enjoy childcare and nice brunches?  Want to talk and think deeply about faith, family and friends?  Come join us this year at Mother’s Together — this Thursday (Sept 7th) is the first meeting, although we meet every Thursday if you can’t make it this week.  It is free  (although they do take a donation from those using childcare in order to pay the sweet caregivers) and there is no commitment/homework/pressure … just a whole lot of love and fun.
http://menlo.church/events/mv_motherstogether/

Stay N Play Resumes (Friday, Sept 8)
Have you been missing the amazing Miss Erin?  We have!  Come join in the crafts/toys/music this Friday (Sept 8th).  Note that generally this meeting is every other Friday.  See link below for more information.
https://www.facebook.com/TrinityStayNPlay

Parenting Book Club (Friday, Sept 15)
We’ll be discussing The Whole–Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child‘s Developing Mind (http://a.co/6p5NKpZ) and possibly discussing their related tome: No-Drama Discipline: The Whole–Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child‘s Developing Mind (http://a.co/2UzVoVG) )

Usually, we meet at La PanotiQ at 8:30 pm the second Friday of the month, but this month (by popular request) we will be meeting the third Friday (i.e., Friday, Sept 15th)

Also, if you want to get a jump start on October’s book, pick up a copy of  Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too (http://a.co/cYbdkf1). (As a secondary read, we can also discuss Adele Faber’s other well known book,How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk (http://a.co/7y1JoG9)).

Mexican Music and Dancing at the MV Library (Saturday, Sept 9)
This Saturday at 11:30 am in Pioneer Park there is a free performance of folklórico dance.

Mountain View Art and Wine Festival (Saturday, Sept 9 and Sunday, Sept 10)
This is always a ton of fun.  Stroll down closed off Castro Street and discover lovely treasures and delicious food while sipping a glass of wine.
http://mountainview.miramarevents.com/

Mother Goose and More (Sept 15, 2017)
The wonderful Librarian Sharon will be back in action on the 15th.  As usual, the times are 10:15 and 11:15 am every Friday.  The fall session isn’t as long as usual since the library is going through renovations, but I think it will go through October 20th. Flyer here.

Time for Twos at MV Library (Tuesdays)
This looks awesome for two-year-olds!  Flyer here

Preschool Storytimes at MV Library (Wednesdays)
This looks like a great time for the 3-5 year old crowd. Flyer here.

Live Chalk Artist Working at the MV Library (Saturday, Sept 16)
Sidewalk chalk is not only for kids’ stick figure drawings. Be prepared to be amazed!  He’ll be working most of the day (9 am – 5 pm) so drop by to watch or draw yourself.  Flyer here

Parenting Lecture at the MV Library (Thursday, Sept 21)
MV Library is resuming their parenting lecture series this month on Thursday, Sept 21.  The topic this month is “Encouraging Responsibility: Allowance, Chores & Homework” . Sounds good, right?!
Flyer here

Santa Claus is Coming to Town (book now for December)
Ho Ho Ho! It may not be the right weather or season to discuss the Jolly Old Elf, but if you want Santa to visit your own Casa this December, you should book it now.  The MV Santa visit program is truly amazing — Santa and one of his elves comes to celebrate with you in your own home (no crowded malls or lines:) and hand deliver a gift to your child.  It was really well done last year and one of the highlights of holiday season for my son.  I think there are still a few available spots which you can book here