October 2021

Donuts for Theuerkauf PTA (Oct 1 – Oct 29th)
The PTA at our local public school is selling Krispy Kreme vouchers.  Each voucher is $10 and can be redeemed for a dozen of their delicious original glazed donuts at any Krispy Kreme location.  Sales begin Oct 1st. Tell everyone you know — this is a scrumptious and easy way to support a very deserving Title 1 school!  
https://tinyurl.com/theuerkaufdonuts

Free Brass Concert (Sat. Oct. 2nd)
Come enjoy some a brass chamber concert featuring PSO Brass Ensemble with your family, perhaps while sharing picnic! The concert will be at the small ParkStage at MVCPA and starts at 5:30 pm.

Baby and Toddler Story Hour (Sat. Oct 9th, 16th, 23rd)
The beloved Sharon McClintock will be sharing stories and songs with the babies and toddlers at 9:30 am at the Los Altos United Methodist Church (655 Magdalena Ave, Los Altos, CA 94024).  

Lemos Farms (Anytime)
This fun pumpkin patch outside of Half Moon Bay has pony rides, train rides, hay rides, kid-sized jeeps, goats and so much more!  If you can manage to go early in the season on a weekday, the place is pretty empty.  It is a favorite family tradition!
https://www.lemosfarm.com/

Webb Ranch (Weekend)
Another fun pumpkin patch a little closer to home, this place is wonderful to bring the kiddos(although they have fewer activities on weekdays).
https://www.webbranchinc.com/pumpkin-patch.html

Monster Bash (Sat Oct 30th)
It’s back! Head over to Rengstorff Park on Oct 30th (10 am – 2 pm) for some spooky free fun!  Twisty maze, ghoulish games, boo-bounce slides, and more!
https://www.mountainview.gov/depts/cs/events/halloween/default.asp

Outdoor Storytimes (Tuesdays)
Bring a blanket and enjoy stories and songs in the shade of the old oak in Pioneer Park every Tuesday morning at 10:30 am.  No registration is necessary — just show up!

https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/7986426

Zumba Classes (Sunday afternoons)
As a new Zumba instructor, I would love to have some friends join me for my first classes.  I’ll be hosting some informal Sunday afternoon Zumba parties to practice my teaching, get some exercise and have fun!  If you want to join me, please shoot me an email and I’ll keep you posted of all upcoming Zumba parties!

Cruella Movie at Coyote Point (Saturday, Oct 30th)
Curiodyssey is hosting outdoor movies at Coyote Point. Bring a picnic and visit the animals beforehand.

https://curiodyssey.org/exhibits-events/movie-nights/

YMCA Kids Club Open
The El Camino YMCA kids club is now open! You can sign up for a slot (e.g., T/Th mornings or MWF mornings).  The number of kids per slot is limited to ten and you keep the same cohort of kids for the duration of the session (a few weeks).  Even though there could in theory be up to ten kids, it is always almost empty when we go on weekday mornings. https://ymap.ymcasv.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Program-Search/CAT/WEB_FAMILY/WL/Y/AUTO/Y/BR/EC

Online First Aid Class with the Red Cross
I recently took a first aid/CPR/AED class online with my first grade son.  It is all online and feels like a video game with 30+ “missions” where you have to make the correct decisions to help sick and injured character.  It was super fun and very educational!

Red Cross First Aid Online Class

October Parenting Book Club
Shoot me an email if you’d like to discuss this month’s book:

Next Month
October: Free-Range Kids: How Parents and Teachers Can Let Go and Let Grow by Lenore Skenazy 

Next Month
November: Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids
by Hunter Clarke-Fields MSAE and Carla Naumburg PhD