Our Gift for Our Friends (All 200+ of you - Woo hoo!!)

We did it! North Penn Under Ten now has 200 Facebook Fans!

We can't thank you enough for your support and kind words over these last eight months. Hearing all of your wonderful stories about the awesome local events and programs you've all attended that you otherwise would have missed make it all worthwhile! Isn't it great to wake up on a Tuesday, take a peek at our calendar and find a whole bunch of events right around the corner that are usually free?!

As promised, we have a special announcement... So, without further ado...

By any chance do you...

• Need to find a babysitter?
• Need a cool birthday cake, personalized gift, or one-of-a-kind toy for someone special?
• Plan to have a yard sale this spring?
• Have some outgrown things you'd like to pass along to another family?
• Have a crib/bike/swing set that you'd like to sell...without dragging it all over town?
• Have a home-based business? (Discovery Toys, Tastefully Simple, etc...I'm talking to you!)
• Have homemade goods to sell? (crafters, personalizers...you, too!)
• Offer a service that local families can appreciate? (chefs, nannies, errand-runners...your turn!)

Well, guess what! Effective today, MarketPlace ads will now be...FREE to all individuals and home-based businesses!!

Why? Because, at North Penn Under Ten, we know how hard it is to get a small business off the ground. (We're right there with you!) We also know how hard it can be to find quality products and services and we understand your desire to want to shop locally as much as you can. Last, but certainly not least, our number one goal is always to help local families and this seems like a great way to help both the hard-working, local entrepreneurs and the families who are looking for their businesses. We'd like to be the spot you check first when you need something for your kids and this seems like another great way to do that.

For further information, visit the North Penn Under Ten MarketPlace today and check it out. You can also email us with any questions. If you're not a fan of North Penn Under Ten on Facebook, take a second right now to remedy that!

Thank you again for your support! And, as always, if you have any other suggestions for how to support and unite North Penn families, we'd love to hear them!

Family-Friendly Fundraising? Fantastic!

As much as we all like to help others in our community, sometimes when you are the parent of young children, other things can easily derail your best efforts. When there are nap schedules to consider, babysitters to hire, and our own financial limitations affecting us, participating in any sort of fundraiser can become pretty tricky! Luckily, there are some fantastic fundraising events coming up in our area in the next few weeks that are of great benefit to local children and wonderfully family-friendly!

Tonight, Texas Roadhouse in Montgomeryville will be donating a portion of all dinner sales to the Killian and Margaret Scull Ongoing Education Fund in honor of the children's father, the late Todd Scull, who was a beloved member of the Royersford Texas Roadhouse team. To take part, present this flyer to your server this evening.

Another upcoming event that deserves special mention is the BounceU - Adelaide's Angels fundraiser coming up this Friday, February 25th. Proceeds from this event will help to fund the Sibling Care Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) which offers sibling support for families with a child in the Intensive Care Unit.

Hatfield's Applebee's Restaurant has also been a great, consistent supporter of local children's organizations. This Sunday morning, February 27th, Towamencin Youth Association (TYA) will be holding a Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebee's to raise money for youth Softball programs. Then, on Saturday, March 5th, a second Flapjack Fundraiser will take place to support Inglewood Elementary School. Funds raised on that day will help offset the costs of the children's field trips for the year.

Further details on each of these events can be found on the North Penn Under Ten Calendar. If you know of any others, please let us know!

Kidz Rule Closing Its Doors

It is with great disappointment that we report that the local favorite, family-owned Kidz Rule of Hatfield will be permanently closing its doors this coming Sunday, February 27th after three bouncing good years.

If you have any passes for Kidz Rule, you will want to hop on over and use them ASAP. Final open play hours are: Friday 6:15pm to 8:15pm, Saturday 10:00am to 7:00pm and Sunday 11:00am to 6:00pm.

Kidz Rule will also be holding a Store Closing Sale on Sunday evening from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. A list of inventory for sale is available on their site.

Special Needs Presentation for K-3

A presentation regarding special needs children in grades K through 3rd will be taking place tomorrow evening at the NPSD Educational Services Center from 7:00 - 9:00pm. The 90-minute presentation and 30-minute networking session that will follow are free and open to all family members, Special Education and General Education teachers, support personnel, and any other professionals working with special needs children.

The presentation is entitled "Bridging the Gap with RtII" and will be led by Amber Molloy, NPSD RtII Coach
and Amy Walter, NPSD Special Education Teacher. What is RtII? Come learn more about this comprehensive, multi-tiered educational framework for grades K-3. Learn how teachers are identifying students’ needs and providing targeted instruction during STAR time to support all students to achieve at their highest level.

  

After completing the program, participants will develop an understanding of the state’s RtII instructional framework, the NP School District’s plan for implementation, the benefits of RtII for their students in grade K-3.

Additional information can be found on the North Penn Under Ten calendar.

Delicious Meal with Free Babysitting?!

Moms and Dads, it's Valentine's Weekend! So, how would you like to enjoy a candlelit dinner for two while your kids play and eat their own delicious meal under competent, caring supervision? No cooking, no clean-up, and no interruptions from spilled milk? All at a bargain price which will benefit our local youth? Does it sound too good to be true? I thought so, too, until my husband and I attended this awesome fundraiser last year and loved it!

This Saturday night, Christ United Methodist Church in Lansdale will hold its annual Spaghetti Supper. Guests will enjoy homemade spaghetti and meatballs, salad, rolls, drinks, then choose from an array of delicious desserts.

Kids will be served their nutritious and filling dinners, then entertained by the enthusiastic youth, under the supervision of Director of Children's Ministries, Debra Reed. (Proceeds from the Spaghetti Supper will benefit the youth group, so you can feel good about helping local teens, too!)

Seatings are available from 4:30pm to 7:00pm in the family section, the nicely-decorated Sweetheart Room, or (bring some friends and sit in) the group seating area, or you can even purchase your meal for take-out.

Tickets may be purchased either in advance (from the church office) or at the door. Prices are are great deal at $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and ages 8-12, $7 for ages 4-7, and FREE for age 3 and younger! Questions? Contact Debra Reed at children@cumclansdale.org or 215.513.1070.

Further details are also available on the North Penn Under Ten calendar.