Valuable Presentation Upcoming...Face Up to That Mommy Gap!

In my own six years as a stay-at-home turned work-at-home mother, I have yet to see a presentation more directly and thoroughly tackle that looming "How do I re-enter the job force?" question. This is sure to be a meeting not to miss! Many thanks to the North Wales MOMS Club (and MOMS Clubs everywhere!) for all that they offer to women and families! Without further ado...


Attention stay-at-home moms! The MOMS Club of North Wales is hosting career counselor Margie Cherry at their April meeting. She will give a short talk about how to prepare your resume when you have taken time out of the paid workforce.  

How do you address the [two/five/nine] year gap in your "official" work experience? How can you make yourself an attractive candidate for a job when "mom" has been your primary occupation for years? Whether you are already working part-time or don't plan to go back to work for a few more years, her insights will be so helpful, and she'll have some important tips to offer. Joining her will be Nancy Mellon, Director of Career Development at Montgomery County Community College who can answer any questions you have about the process of transitioning back into the workforce. 

The meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 18 at 10:00am at the North Wales Area Library (233 S. Swartley St.).

MOMS Club (MOMS Offering Moms Support) is an international nonprofit organization specifically for at-home mothers everywhere! The North Wales chapter offers various weekday activities and meetings for stay-at-home or part-time-working mothers and their children. Playgroups, outings, special events, mom’s night out, and more! 

Our chapter welcomes residents of: 
· North Wales 
· Upper Gwynedd 
· Montgomery Township* 

Learn more about the MOMS Club of North Wales by attending one of our monthly meetings (bring your kids – children are always welcome at MOMS Club events).  Visit our website or email us for more information about MOMS Club.



*All local mothers (and fathers) are welcome to attend this special presentation regardless of their actual township of residence. That's just how supportive MOMS Club is! ;-)


To locate the local MOMS Club for your township (or other local Mother's groups), visit our Resources page.

Sidewalk Chalking Event Postponed

Today's Sidewalk Chalking Event has been postponed due to the rain. If the weather has improved by tomorrow, chalking will be held Friday starting around 3:30 p.m.. If not, it will be held later this month, according to LBA President Doug DiPasquale.

For more information or to volunteer, email events@lansdalebiz.com.

Its a Downtown Doodle Fest!

OK...This is SO cool.

Are you doing anything this Thursday afternoon? Well, cancel it!!

The Lansdale Business Association is hosting a Downtown Sidewalk Chalking event at 3:30pm. 

Here is what The Reporter is saying about the event "Children from local schools and youth groups are welcome to create spring-inspired works of art on the sidewalks of Main Street, Lansdale. Send an e-mail to  events@lansdalebiz.com if your child or group would like to participate, or if you would like to volunteer at this event. Chalk and stencils will be provided."

What an awesome canvas for some good, creative fun! See you there!!

Harleysville Books is Hiring

Love books? Love kids? Harleysville Books is hiring!

Further details and an on-line application are available here.

BTW, did you know you can shop Harleysville Books on-line anytime? Just click on the featured children's book on the lower right of our site to be directed to their store! (The current pick is The Very Hungry Caterpillar in board book format - a classic...in toddler-friendly form!)

Free Admission to Sesame Place for Differently-Abled Kids!

What a great program! I was just notified of this via the North Penn Special Education Council:

It's that time of year again! 

Variety and Sesame Place are once again happy to host Autism Awareness Day AND our Annual Sesame Place Challenge! 

Admission is FREE for children with a disability and their families. There is a $25 parking fee per car.

Autism Awareness Day at Sesame Place is FRIDAY, APRIL 22nd, 10AM-5PM**This is Good Friday, so most kids are out of school!**
To register, go to:  http://www.varietyphila.org/events/sign-up/variety-day-at-sesame-place-for-children-with-autism-2011

OR

Sesame Place Challenge is on SATURDAY, APRIL 23rd, 10AM-4PMOpen to children and youth with a physical or developmental disability and their immediate family!
To register, go to:  http://www.varietyphila.org/events/sign-up/variety-sesame-place-challenge-2011

Prefer a paper form?  Just download it off of Variety's website!
Thank you, NPSEC, and big applause to Sesame Place and Variety for putting this together!

Reminder: Children's Dental Sealant Program - Last Chance!

The final scheduled date of the 2010 - 2011 school year for the Children's Dental Sealant Program is coming up next week! If you have been putting this off, don't miss your chance!

Complimentary oral exams and sealant placement for children 6-14 years of age will be offered Thursday, March 31st from 5:00pm to 8:30pm at Montgomery County Community College. For further information, click here or call 215.641.6483 to schedule an appointment.

Looking for dental care for your younger child? Don't forget that North Penn Pediatric Dental Associates on Broad Street has extended an offer to all North Penn Under Ten readers of a FREE initial exam for any new patient under two years of age! See their ad at the top of NorthPennUnderTen.com for more information.

Kids Eat Free at Chili's Today!

Today only (3/22), kids eat FREE at Chili’s when you use this printable coupon.  The offer is valid for kids aged 12 and under, and you are allowed 2 FREE kids meals per adult entree.

Don’t forget: when you join Chili’s e-newsletter, not only will you know about discounts such as this one, but you’ll also get a coupon via e-mail for a FREE Chips and Queso appetizer.  You won’t be able to combine both the free queso and kids meals, but you can use it the next time you visit Chilis.

Thank you, "CENTS"ABLE MOMMA!

Free Trial Week at Romp 'n Roll

Romp n' Roll invites all children 3-18 months of age (and their grown ups) to try their Babies and Toddlers classes for free all week from March 28 - April 2!

"Romp n' Roll's curriculum is specifically designed with the needs of early learners in mind. Every week you and your child will experience opportunities to enhance their motor development, social skills, and cognitive skills in a clean and safe environment designed exclusively for kids under 6."

Call to reserve your space in a class today - 215-659-1025 or visit their site for the Spring Session schedule and more.

Reservations are required for classes and availability is limited based on class size.

Lansdale Library Events for April are Posted!

The Lansdale Public Library has a slew of great events coming up next month and they are all posted on our calendar. A few notes to bring to your attention:

• The library will be closed on Friday, April 22nd in observance of Good Friday.
• Miss Lisa's story time will now occur at a new time for Fridays only: 11:30am. Thursdays will still be at 10:30am.
• The instantly-popular new Infant Story Time will now occur every week!
• The movie "Tangled" (PG) will be shown on Friday April 15th. Two other movies will be shown this month ("The Tourist" and "Country Strong"), however, they are PG-13 and, in the interest of keeping our focus on kids under ten, they are not listed on our calendar.
• Finally, the theme for the Little Builders Club this month will be Trains. That is sure to be a hit! If you haven't checked it out yet, it is a lot of fun!

Many thanks to the library for being such a wonderful resource in our community! If you are not a member, consider joining. Anyone who lives in Lansdale Borough may join for free, for all others, the cost is less than 10-cents per day. To see the library's programming for adults and teens, view their latest newsletter here.

"Parenting With Love and Logic" Seminar

The Methacton Advocacy and Education Network (MAEN) will be hosting a FREE seminar entitled "Parenting with Love and Logic" next Thursday, March 24th in Eagleville for both parents and educators. I have heard great things about this philosophy of parenting...how awesome to see a presentation on it just a short drive away...and for FREE! Here is what MAEN has to say about it:
Would you like to raise more responsible, respectful children? Would you like to learn how to set and enforce limits on your child’s behavior in a loving way without raising your voice and losing your patience? Do you wish your child would be more helpful around the house? Is homework a constant struggle in your home? Then come join us for an evening of "Parenting with Love and Logic.” The evening will cover Love and Logic philosophy, providing strategies and techniques that can be used immediately. Time will also be provided for questions.
The speaker will be Barb Bogle, a Parent Coach and Educational Consultant. Ms. Bogle is a Certified School Counselor, Classroom teacher, and Reading Specialist. She has experience in the E.S.L. (English Second Language) field, both as a teacher and as an administrator. She is also a trained facilitator for conducting Love and Logic parenting classes. She has taught in schools both domestically and overseas and has been a Counselor in a local public school for the past twenty years. During that time she has helped hundreds of parents to be more effective and children to be more responsible. She knows children and understands the educational demands placed on them. Barb has experienced the joys and challenges of parenting. She is married and has three grown children. More information about Love and Logic can be found here: www.loveandlogic.com.
PLEASE RSVP (methactonaen2003@yahoo.com) if you are planning to attend!! Thank you!

Save & Donate - All at Once!

Here's a winner!

TYA and Modell’s have teamed up to provide us with a great savings opportunity...that also benefits local athletes! Everybody wins!

Introducing...Team Weeks!

This month from Friday March 4^th through Thursday March 31^st,  save 15% on your purchase from Modell's AND...TYA also earns 5%! This is valid at the Montgomery, Willow Grove, and Warminster locations. 

Here is the coupon to print. 

Happy Shopping! Or should we say "Happy Donating!"?

Computer Recycling Event

While its not actually a children's event, this upcoming recycling event at Impact Thrift in Montgomeryville seemed too good to not pass along. (And, truth be told, I've been asked about this sort of thing before and hadn't seen one in a while!) So, here it is:

(Re)cycle with Impact!  A Community Computer & Electronic Scrap Recycling Event  Saturday March 26 9 am to 2 pm Montgomeryville Impact Thrift  While spring cleaning, put aside those electronics that are broken for recycling! Impact Thrift Stores is again working with  611 Metals Recycling to offer you the opportunity to recycle everything from scrap metal to non-functioning computers, microwaves and more!  Click here for a more complete list. (Please note: There will be a $10 cash fee charged for recycling CRT computer monitors.)  The event will be held in the back parking lot - please enter from Stump Road.