Fabulous Friday - Nov. 17th

It's time again for our Fabulous Friday Night! Our committee has been working hard to bring you some delightful (and simple) projects! 

~ Four Craft Options to choose from ~

*Two Classes Offered 

~ Bread Making @ 7:30; Buckeyes @ 8pm ~

~ One Service Opportunity ~ 

Below is the line-up and information:

{QUIET BOOKS}

Three Options: 1. Gospel ABC's, 2. Primary / Articles of Faith, 3. Book of Mormon

provided by: Anne Hammond 

Cost:  $6 each

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{FALL / WINTER BANNER ~ reversible}

provided by: Becky Hyer

Cost: $6

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{CHRISTmas ORNAMENTS}
Set of 14

provided by: Alison Day

Cost: $4

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{SUGAR SCRUBS}

provided by: Uma Sinaga

Cost: $3

Two Options: 1. Tamarind Tumeric, 2. Fresh Rose

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{SERVICE OPPORTUNITY}

Letter Writing Station for our Inactive Sisters and for our two missionaries

Sarah Harmon (Australia) and Kody Hernandez (Brazil)

Flight Home Care Package for Sister Harmon and Elder Hernandez:

Sign up SUNDAY Nov. 12th for one of the items below

toothbrush

toothpaste

eye mask

ear plugs

gum / mints

mini Soduko or puzzle book

US Dollars for when they land in the states

water mixes like Mio or Chrystal Light

Chewy Candy

Jerky

Protein Bar

A favorite talk that might be meaningful to a missionary returning home

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{2 BAKING CLASSES}

Bread Making 

provided by: Kymbra Christensen

Cost: FREE

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Buckeyes!

provided by: Anne Evans

Cost: FREE

May's Provident Living Challenge!

May is a great time to do your spring cleaning!  This month's goal is to get your cleaning supplies stocked up to last through an emergency.  When there is an emergency, hygiene and sanitation can be challenging because of a lack of clean water.  You might consider stocking up on both cleaning supplies and personal hygiene supplies for you family.  See how quickly they go through a product and figure out how much you'd need for a year supply.  For example, lets say my husband and I go through a tube of toothpaste every 6 weeks.  That means a year supply is about 9 tubes of toothpaste.  When you see toothpaste on sale, buy a few more than you normally would and you won't have to worry about it for a while.  This personally decreases my stress level and those frequent emergency trips to the store in which you end up spending much more than you really need to. Peace of mind is well worth it. Being clean during an emergency will make difficult circumstances more pleasant for the entire family.  

Happy Prepping and Spring Cleaning!

Heather Riet

It's hard to give amounts for any of this stuff but I will at least give you a list of things you might want to make sure you have.

Cleaning Supplies:

bleach - I will recommend having at least 1 extra gallon of bleach around that house that isn't currently being used as bleach is a great way to disinfect anything including your water supply

laundry detergent

dish washing soap (emergency = no power)

dishwasher soap

hand soap

hand sanitizer - especially if the water is out

alcohol/bleach/lysol wipes

Personal Hygiene Items:

tooth brushes 

toothpaste

mouth wash

isoproply alcohol / hydrogen peroxide

deodorant -  necessary if no showers

shampoo

conditioner

body wash

soap bars

contact solution

Sanitary napkins/tampons

baby diapers, wipes etc.  

toilet paper - you don't ever want to run out!

paper towels

paper products like plates, napkins etc.

kleenex/tissues

medicines - presciptions, aspirin, cold meds, etc. (pill and liquid if you have kids)

lotion

chapstick

From President Joseph F Smith's dream:

I knocked and the door opened, and the man who stood there was the Prophet Joseph Smith. He looked at me a little reprovingly, and the first words he said: ‘Joseph, you are late.’ Yet I took confidence and replied:

“‘Yes, but I am clean—I am clean!’

“Be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord” (D&C 133:5). Thus has He spoken to us in modern revelation. Be clean in body. Be clean in mind. Be clean in language. Be clean in dress and manner.  ~President Hinckley, Be Ye Clean, GC, April 96

Join us in our effort to support local Refugee Mothers

2016 Summer Excursions

7th Annual Summer Excursions

Shaker Heights Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints,

Neighbors and Friends

Excursion #1:WHAT: Family BBQ, Hiking and Swimming
WHERE: Sulfur Springs - South Chagrin Metropark
WHEN: Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 11:00- ?? (after the Parade)
COST: Free
*Family BBQ – bring meat for your family and a side dish to share!  We will bring charcoal.
**Wear shoes and clothes (swim suits) that can get wet (and possibly dirty). Other suggestions: Frisbees, water toys, hiking pack (for littles), sunscreen, etc.


Excursion #2:WHAT: Swimming, Beach Play, Stand up Paddle boards Class (Captain Kids Marine Academy)
WHERE: Fairport Harbor
WHEN: Friday, June 10 10:00 or 11:30
WHO: ages 4-7 @10am, ages 8-11 @ 11:30am
COST: $5 per child; $5 parking; $ for snack stand

    (if you are attending the class, you should get parking for free)
    *Many choose to not do the class and come for just beach play.
    *See below for class registration (if doing the class).

*To Register for boating classes, go online to the Lake Metropark website (http://www.lakemetroparks.com/programs/), or call440-358-7275.

*Registration for out-of-county residents opens on May 9^th

**Lake Farmpark's WORKING DOG WEEKEND IS Saturday JUNE 11-12. This is not an official excursion, but one my family is going to and one I would highly recommend (especially if you have dog lovers in your home!)  LINK HERE for more info.

Excursion #3:

WHAT: Swimming, Beach Play, 
WHERE: Fairport Harbor
WHEN: Friday, June 24 noon - ??

COST: $5 parking; $$ for snack stand.

Excursion #4:

WHAT: Swimming, Picnic, Beach Play, Canoeing, Kayaking, Bike Riding
WHERE: Hinckley Lake Metropark WHEN: Wednesday, June 29^th, 12:00pm COST: $$ for snack stand
    Canoes - $13 for first hour
    Paddle Boats - $17 for first hour

    Swimming – FREE

    There is a trail around the lake if you want to bring a bike

Excursion #5:

WHAT: Old Fashion Ice Cream Shop, Waterfalls, Playground, Feed the ducks

WHERE: Chagrin Falls
WHEN: Friday, July 1, 2:00pmCOST: $ for ice cream

    *Bring some bread to feed the ducks and some good shoes if you want to hike          down to the falls.

Excursion #6:WHAT: BBQ, kickball game, frisbee's, fireworks
WHERE: Horseshoe Park
WHEN: Monday July 4, 4:00-7:00
COST: Free
    Family BBQ – bring meat for your family and a side dish to share!
    *** I'm not sure if we will be here, so.... This Excursion is PENDING a volunteer     to go sit at the pavilion and hold it for our group since it is on a first come first         basis on holidays. Kolby and a friend usually go around noon-1:00pm and set         out blankets and table clothes and try their best to hold a large enough spot           (and the grills). It is also PENDING a family willing to bring enough charcoal and     chimney's to get the grills fired up.  ANY VOLUNTEERS?

Excursion #7:

WHAT: Visit the Farm - Learn Ohio History!

WHERE: Historic Hale Farm and Village
WHEN: Monday, July 11th

COST: $10/adults, $5/kids

    http://www.wrhs.org/plan-your-visit/hale-farm/

Excursion #8:

WHAT: Swimming, Beach Play, Jet Ski Rescue Class (Captain Kids Marine Academy)

WHERE: Fairport Harbor
WHEN: Thursday, July 14th

WHO: ages 4-7 @10am, ages 8-11 @ 11:30am
COST: $5 per child; $5 parking; $$ for snack stand.

    (if you are attending the class, you should get parking for free)

    *Many choose to not do the class and come for just beach play.

    *See below for class registration (if doing the class).

    *To Register for boating classes, go online to the Lake Metropark website            (http://www.lakemetroparks.com/programs/), or call440-358-7275.

*Registration for out-of-county residents opens on May 9^th

Excursion #9:WHAT: Hiking and Nature Center
WHERE: Rocky River Metropark and Malley's Ice Cream!
WHEN: Tuesday, July 19, 11:30 (meet there)
COST: $$ for ice cream afterward if you want to (optional)
REGISTRATION..? Nope, just come

Excursion #10:

WHAT: Kidde rides / miniature golf

WHERE: Memphis Kiddie Park
WHEN: Friday, July 22nd 1:00-3:00 AGE: Everyone! (rides are best for younger kids; older kids can play outdoor mini golf)
COST: $14.00 per child (under 48 inches..?) for unlimited rides, box of popcorn,       drink and balloon. Mini golf is $4 for 18 rounds (buy popcorn and drink separate).
REGISTRATION REQUIRED? Yes! I need a head count since the discount only applies to “party” groups and we need to reserve our “party” time. It is also best that I collect the money beforehand, cash only please.

Excursion #11:

WHAT: Swimming, Beach Play, Super Sailing Class (Captain Kids Marine Academy)

WHERE: Fairport Harbor

WHEN: Friday, July 29th 

WHO: ages 4-7 @10am, ages 8-11 @ 11:30am

COST: $5 per child; $5 parking; $$ for snack stand.

    (if you are attending the class, you should get parking for free)

    *Many choose to not do the class and come for just beach play.

    *See below for class registration (if doing the class).

*To Register for boating classes, go online to the Lake Metropark website (http://www.lakemetroparks.com/programs/), or call 440-358-7275.

*Registration for out-of-county residents opens on May 9^th

Excursion #12:

WHAT: Camping! - Sponsored Church Campout - Shaker Heights Ward

WHERE: John Johnson Farm
WHEN: TBA (possibly Aug. 12-13) COST: free

FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF CAPTAIN KIDS MARINE ACADEMY CLASSES, SEE ATTACHED PDF....

Other Excursion Ideas for You and Your Family:

* We've done these in prior years and all are great options! Please contact me if you need more information than what is provided here on any of these.  

"WOW!" WADE OVAL WEDNESDAYS

Enjoy a FREE concert each Wednesday night in Wade Oval from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in the heart of University Circle. Movies start at 9:00 p.m. on select nights. 

http://www.universitycircle.org/events/2012/06/wow-wade-oval-wednesdays

STRAWBERRY PICKING
WHERE: Patterson's Fruit Farm

WHEN: (depends on how the season goes, usually starts mid-June)
COST: $$ per bushel
http://www.pattersonfarm.com/

BLUEBERRY PICKING
WHERE: Voytko Farms
WHEN: (depends on how the season goes)
COST: $$ per bushel
http://voytkofarms.com

VISIT THE FARM – LEARN OHIO HISTORY WHERE: Historic Hale Farm

COST: $10/adults, $5/kids

http://www.wrhs.org/plan-your-visit/hale-farm/

EDUCATIONAL FARM

WHERE: Lake Metroparks Farmpark

COST: $6/adults, $4, ages 2-11

http://www.lakemetroparks.com/parks/farmpark/

NATURE HIKE / PROGRAMS

WHERE: Shaker Lakes Nature Center
*This is fun to do as a planned hike with the naturalist and needs to be scheduled in advance for groups. $3.50 per child.

BIKE RIDE THE TOW PATHS AND TAKE THE TRAIN RIDE BACK

WHERE: Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor / Cuyahoga Valley National Park
AGE: Anyone who can ride!  25+ miles of trail.

*If you don’t have a bike, you can rent one! You can also rent bike trailers or “trail-a-bikes” for young ones.  Contact “Century Cycle” for rental information
COST:  $3 per bike for train fare back

http://centurycycles.com/articles/towpath-trail-bicycle-rental-pg18.htm

NATURE PROGRAMS / HIKING / ANIMAL REHABILITATION CENTER

WHERE: Penitentiary Glen 

http://www.lakemetroparks.com/parks/penitentiary-glen.shtml

ZOO!

WHERE: Cleveland Metropark Zoo 

COST: $12.25/adult, $8.25/child, or go on Monday and have it be FREE!

Pack a lunch

FAVORITE METROPARK SITES TO VISIT

1.   South Chagrin Reservation – Sulfur Springs
2.   North Chagrin Reservation
3.   Penitentiary Glen
4.   Rocky River Nature Center
5.   Hinckley Lake
6.   More! There are so many more. These are just a few of our most frequented.

Fabulous Friday Line Up!

Hey Shaker Sisters! 
it's time again for our Fabulous Friday Craft Night! Our committee has been working hard to bring you some delightful (and simple) projects!

Here's the line-up and information:

{FELT FLOWER HAIR ACCESSORY}

provided by: Melissa Dickson 

Cost:  4 for $5

These delightful felt flower hair accessories are accented with a covered button center. They come in a choice of four colors--grey, charcoal, hot pink and cream. We'll have a variety of fabrics to choose from for the center accent and you'll learn to create a covered button. 

Supplies: fabric scissors and/or pinking shears.

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{EMERGENCY PREPARDENESS CANDLE KIT}

provided by: Julia Kener

Cost: $4

These emergency preparedness candles are perfect to keep accessible in your home in case of power outage. Each candle burns for 4 hours. The clever flip lid allows for a built in candle holder. Definitely a must have for your emergency storage!   

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{FARKLE GAME BAG and CONTENTS}

provided by: Lisa Lovato and Steffanie Reece

Cost: $2.00 (with your own fabric)

$3.50 (with fabric kit)

$3.00 (in a tin can) 

Game on! Farkle is a fun family dice game you can choose to order in a darling fabric bag or in a tin can. Choose your own fabric and bring it with you or choose from kits already assembled.  All contents will be included. This would make a great gift for family or friends. Don't forget to make one for your own family!

Supplies: 

If you want to provide your own fabric, bring a 5x12 inch piece of fabric and matching ribbon (30 inches). (matching thread too if you want). Sewing machines will be provided.  

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{FELT WREATH}

provided by: Alison Day

Cost: $12

I saw this felt wreath on The Idea Room blog and loved it! I ran out and purchased the supplies and sat down to cut out a lot of 3" circles from felt.  The project will take awhile but is SO WORTH IT!  Two colors to choose from - Red or Sand. If you would like to pick up your felt beforehand to get your circles cut, that is an option. 

Supplies: 

Please bring your own fabric scissors for this craft!  

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{4th OF JULY DECORATION}

provided by:  Debbie Brown 

$15

Proudly dec your home with this beautifully hand painted America sign. Comes with hanging brackets and everything you need to finish this simple patriotic decoration. 

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{CAR / TRAVEL FIRST AID KIT}

provided by:  Katy Swearingen 

Cost: $7

If you came to our Emergency Preparedness night, you may have left feeling a bit nervous about making sure your family is prepared in case of a medical emergency!  This will ease your anxiety! The convenience of quickly assembling a kit with everything you need in a quick emergency will be available Friday night! Make one for each car or for a family member or friend. Definitely a practical option!   

Kit includes:

1 ACE wrap (3 inch)

1 tube antibiotic ointment

1 tube hydrocortisone (anti-itch) cream

1 instant cold pack

1 roll cloth tape

37 band-aids of various sizes

5 gauze pads

8 cleansing wipes

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{ PROCLAMATION ON THE FAMILY}

provided by:  Adele Polley 

Cost: $6

Do you have the Proclamation on the Family up in your home yet?  Adele has created this super cute design that goes with your family picture! All you need to do is provide a 5x7 picture and tell her the spelling of your last name and the year you were married! She will provide everything else!  

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{ WOOD PLAQUES}

provided by:  Alison Day and Heather Riet 

Cost: $5

8 x 12 option

1. Monson "Find Joy in the Journey"

2. Picture of Savior

3. Kirtland Temple
4. Or bring your own 8x12 picture and pay $3.00

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Cost: $4

 8 x 8 option

1. Marjorie Hinckley Quote

2. Isaiah 49:15

3. Gratitude

4. He Loves you Today - Uchtdorf quote
5. Or bring your own 8x8 picture and pay $2.50

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Cost $3

 5 x 7 option

1. Do It

2. Monson "Find Joy in the Journey"

3. The Right Path

4. Heaven is not filled with....

5. Picture of the Savior (is also a 5x7 option)
6. Or bring your own 5x7 picture and pay $2.00

Please note: all orders will come with natural wood only. If you want the base to be colored, you need to provide your own stain or paint. If you would like to pick up your wood beforehand to have it painted, you are welcome to!

Tip: If you bring your own picture, it is best to print it in luster (not glossy)  

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{CHALK PAINTING CLASS}

Taught by:  Alison Day 

Cost: Free

Time: 8pm in the Primary Room 

Come learn everything there is to know about the new rage of "Chalk Paint!" Chalk Paint is a great option for refinishing furniture (or other items such as glass, fabric, metal, etc.) without the hassle of sanding and priming!  Rather than pay the high price of the branded "Annie Sloan" paint ($$!!), learn how to make your own! We will have paint swatches of Annie Sloan colors if you want to color match at a hardware/paint store later; or if you have a color of FLAT paint you already love and want to try, bring it and a tupperware container and go home with paint ready to use. You can see and try various techniques such as dry brush, wash finish, antique finish and layering. Learn also about the different wax options and how to seal your newly vintage piece!  

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{ADULT COLORING STATION}

Provided by: Debbie Brown

Cost: Free

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{EXPECTANT REFUGEE MOTHER BABY SHOWER}

{GIFT WRAPPING STATION}

For mothers: Jessica, Irene, Sahra and Ventina

Provided by: Jamie Taft

Cost: $$ for donated baby items

In our efforts to follow the counsel of Linda K. Burton and Elder Patrick Kearon from General Conference we are excited to serve in the local refugee effort here in Clevealnd. One of the Service Collaboratives have linked us with 4 expectant mothers who are in need. We will be collecting "gifts" from now to May 20th when we we will wrap our gifts and provide encouraging words of advice for these mothers. More information to come on their stories, where they've come from and how we as sisters in teh Shaker Heights Ward can serve them! In the meantime, consider purchasing an extra box of diapers, wipes or bath and clothing items when you are out running your errands!  

Needed Items:

• Diapers

• Diaper Rash

• Blankets

• Clothes

• Socks

• Hats

• Pacifiers

• Toys

• Ribbon

• Wrapping Paper

**A Donations box is available outside the bishop's office at the church.