Happy September Friends,
Where has the summer gone? I am so glad that September is here. The fun of Fall is fast approaching and I can't wait to take in as much of it as possible. I've included several local family friendly events for this month and I know that there are many more. If you come across an event that you know we would enjoy, please feel free to share it on my Facebook page.
Have FUN!
Your Community Mama
September is Grandparents Month at Fairytale Town
This September, Fairytale Town will highlight the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren with a new after-school program and a celebration for
National Grandparents Day on Sunday, Sep. 9.
During Grandparents Month at Fairytale Town, grandparents and school-age grandchildren who visit Fairytale Town together after school will enjoy free admission. Activities, ranging from chalk art and dance jams to scavenger hunts and obstacle courses, will also be available. Free admission and activities are available after 2 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays, Sep. 4 - 28.
Grandparents receive free admission when accompanied with a child ages 0-12 on Sunday, Sep 9th.
For more information, visit
www.fairytaletown.org or call (916) 808-7462.
FREE interactive activities for preschool children and parents
Roseville Utility Exploration Center1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd. Roseville
Tues, Sept 11th
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
No registration required. Ages 0-5
Volunteer Day at The Placer Nature Center
Saturday, Sept, 15th
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Placer Nature Center, Auburn
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!
Sacramento Zoo
Sat, September 15 - 10 am to 4 pm
Join us for an interactive and educational event developed to raise awareness about Red Panda conservation. Kids can become Red Panda Rangers after stopping at various Red Panda Stations and completing the activities. There will also be keeper chats throughout the day, at the Red Panda exhibit. Any and all donations to the Red Panda stations will be given to the Red Panda stations will be given to the Red Panda Network.
Music in the Park Roseville
Sun, Sept 16th
Royer Park, 6 p.m. Free
Mumbo Gumbowww.mumbogumbo.com
Zydeco/World
Dine & Donate Fundraiser
Mary's Pizza Shack
711 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville
Mon, Sept. 17th
The Rocklin Friends of the Library will be having a fundraiser at Mary's Pizza Shack. Mary's Pizza Shack will donate twenty percent of all lunch and dinner purchases to the friends. In order for the friends to receive the donations those who dine must bring a
flyer.
Maidu Museum Camp Fire
Maidu Museum Amphitheater
1970 Johnson Ranch Dr, Roseville
Fri, Sept. 21st, 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.
ScholarShare Children's Book 
Festival
Fairytale Town
Saturday & Sunday, Sep. 29 & 30
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join Fairytale Town and several local organizations for the largest early childhood literacy event in our region. The ScholarShare Children's Book Festival features ongoing author and illustrator performances on the outdoor Mother Goose stage, free hands on literacy activities, a book fair and multiple booths from local literacy and arts organizations. This two-day program is free thanks to the generous support of ScholarShare College Savings Plan, Wells Fargo, KVIE Channel 6, Mix 96, Ronald McDonald House Charities, the Sacramento Bee, Sierra Health Foundation and IKEA. For more information, visit fairytaletown.org or call (916) 808-7462.
Bishop's Pumpkin Farm
Open September 22-October 31
September, Everyday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
October Weekdays, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
October Weekends, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Into The Woods - RTAA
Roseville Theatre Arts Academy
241 Vernon St., Roseville
Two Acts, Book Musical, Rated PG
Performances Friday Saturday nights at 7:30 Sundays at 2:00 September 28th through October 20th, 2012.
An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Ridinghood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A Witch...who raps? They're all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's fractured fairy tale.
Sat, Sept 29th
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. Come rove around with magnifier in hand and see what nature abounds!
FREE thanks to Placer First 5! Please register to help us have enough supplies here.
How are You? It seems like forever since I've posted. Who knew that preparing for my son's 5th birthday would be so time consuming, not to mention the day of the party. This Community Mama was all over our wonderful Community making sure everything was just right for this milestone. Yes, I did too much, but as you'll learn this is typical. It was so worth it though. I had one very happy "Angry Bird" at my house, not to mention all of his "Angry Bird" friends. 
Once the festivities were over my body and mind finally put me in my place, which was sick in bed. I knew that I was due for this and so I made good use of my time by sleeping!! I slept a lot. To add to the fun of being sick my almost two year old decided to join me in my misery. Luckily this did work to my advantage as we took the most glorious naps together. Luckily the in-laws came to the rescue and took my very energized "Angry Bird" for the weekend. Ahhh!!! I did miss him, but the rest was exactly what I needed. 
Looking forward to getting back on track and sharing some pretty fun events that are coming up this weekend, so stay tuned - literally, stay tuned. There will be two postings today. See what happens when I get sick - I also get re-energized.
