October Events 2012

Happy Fall Friends,

I'm so excited for Fall and all the good things that come along with it.  While I do love summer, Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year.  I just hope that it will stick around long enough for us to really enjoy it.  There are some pretty fun events going on in our area, so I hope you'll check them out and have some FUN!!  Are there more events out there?  Of course there are, but as I say "I am small potatoes," but I do love sharing, so if you know of an event that our friends would love, please email me the details at placerplaytime@yahoo.com. 

Find Your Fun Below,

Your Community Mama

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October 2012 Events

10th Annual Fairways to Fairytales Golf Tournament

Friday, Oct. 12

Empire Ranch Golf Club, Folsom

1 p.m. Shotgun start

Enjoy a day swinging clubs on the green and competing for the Humpty Dumpty Trophy in this 18-hole tournament at the Empire Ranch Golf Club in Folsom. A buffet dinner, raffle, live auction and awards presentation follows the tournament. Proceeds support programs and improvements at Fairytale Town. Foursomes are $750. Single players are $200 each. For more information and to register for the Tournament, visit fairytaletown.org. Sponsored in part by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.

Harvest Festival Saturday 10/13/2012, 4:30-7:30 PM
Placer Nature Center

A not so spooky Nature Night offers a fun, safe and educational Halloween alternative. Trick or treat the Sequoia Nature Trail (wheelchair and stroller accessible), watch a magic show, join the ugly pumpkin contest, strut your best costume and howl at the top of your lungs and more!
Great for ages 0-10, Nature Shop open.
$3/person; Placer Nature Center Members FREE!

Maidu Museum Camp Fire 

 Maidu Museum Amphitheater

1970 Johnson Ranch Dr, Roseville

 Fri, Oct 19th, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Recreate the peaceful evenings of earlier days. Gather around the campfire for songs and stories. We’ll provide roasting sticks and marshmallows Fee: $5/person, $16/family of four, $5 each additional. Under 2 are free.

Halloween Fun with Worms, Compost and Pumpkin Guts!

October 20, 2012
10AM-12PM

1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville

Slash open pumpkins, rip out their guts, and pick through the insides for some spooky snacks! We'll discover how much gooey material goes to waste after carving pumpkins and have a spooky time inspecting slimy, creepy crawlers who help make it disappear! All participants will go home with recycled craft projects, their own ghoulish orange creation, and a cauldron of seeds ready for roasting. [Parent participation is highly encouraged and required for children under 9.]

COURSE: 60095    COST: $12 RSVL / $15 GEN
REGISTER by calling (916) 746-1550.

Family Volunteer Day

Saturday, 10/20/2012, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Placer Nature Center  

     

Spend some time outdoors volunteering at Placer Nature Center! This is a fantastic opportunity for families, and anyone who wants to contribute to their community while soaking in some sun. Activities may include trail maintenance, working in the garden, and helping around the Center with various projects. Children of all ages are welcome, please email if you are bringing children younger than 8. Please wear closed toed shoes, long pants, sunscreen, a hat. Please bring a reusable water bottle. Feel free to bring a lunch to picnic in the courtyard afterwards! The nature center has no trash service, so please plan on taking everything what you bring with you. FREE of course!

Westfield Galleria Family Spooktacular

Saturday, October 27th from 12 noon - 3:00pm
Center Court near JcPenney

Join Westfield Family for a Spooktacular event, with free fun-filled activites for children of all ages. Enjoy a costume parade for kids, crafts, facepainting, balloons and more!
Costume Parade begins at 1:00pm, each child receives a treat!

                                  Animal Poetry - Our Day Outside

Saturday, Oct 27th 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Placer Nature Center

Special class for families with children up to 5 years old. Have fun with your little one while you learn activities to do at home. Can you stalk like a bobcat, hop like a rabbit? Let's let our bodies play animal poetry!
FREE thanks to Placer First 5! Please register to help us have enough supplies here.

26th Annual Safe & Super Halloween: A Grimm Halloween

Fairytale Town

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 26, 27 & 28

5 - 9 p.m

The Grimm brothers' classic fairytales come to life during three nights of trick-or-treating and family fun! This event also features thematic decor, fun hands-on activities, a costume parade and more. Puppet Art Theater Company will perform in the Children's Theater at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. (additional cost). Tickets go on sale September 1. Advance tickets are $7 members and $10 nonmembers. Beginning October 26, tickets are $9 members and $12 nonmembers. For more information, visit fairytaletown.org or call (916) 808-7462. Sponsored in part by Smile Business Products, ScholarShare College Savings Plan and SAFE Credit Union.