Fun things to do this weekend in Southern California.

March 8th and 9th

44th Annual Pow Wow at the Cal State Long Beach

The two-day event, which will feature American Indian dancing, arts, crafts and food begins at 11 AM each day and runs until 10 PM on Saturday and 7 PM on Sunday. In addition to contests and inter-tribal dancing, there will be Gourd dancing with Dancer Registration closing at 2 PM on Saturday, March 8. All dancers and drums are invited.

For more information go to their website

http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/students/sld/american_indian_services/pow_wow/

March 8th

Foothill Ranch Public Library 27002 Cabiole Foothill Ranch, Ca is hosting Read to a dog Saturday. A child who is learning to read can read to a therapy dog. Doggie treats are welcomed. For more information you may call (949) 855-8072. If this is not close to you then call your local library to find a similiar program.

March 8th Simon Malls will be hosting Book Blast at the following locations:

Westminster Mall: Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m. to noon in Center Court, located near Guest Services and Target.

Brea Mall: Saturday, March 8 from noon to 2:00 p.m. in Center Court. The event features crafts, activities, and a guest appearance from Curious George.

The Shops at Mission Viejo: Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to noon near the Children’s Play Area. The event features a read-aloud of Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. Children can also participate in interactive crafts including making their own crown and monster face.

March 8th
Location Science Saturdays: ExplorOcean galleries and Science Courtyard
Time: Noon-3pm
Location Science Sundays: Back Bay Science Center
600 Shellmaker Rd, Newport Beach
Time: 10am-2pm
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

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State Testing and a letter of encouragement

State Testing CCSS SBAC is starting next week for our area. This semester, my son's fourth grade teacher has asked that I write him a letter of encouragement. She gave us a few weeks notice. I have, in the past few days, written a few handwritten notes of encouragement. Then, I would wake up the next day realizing that it was not loving enough and second guessing myself. This task has been a little hard for me. Then, the final email reminder came from the teacher. It read as follow: "This is just a friendly reminder to please send a letter of encouragement to your student to be opened this coming Monday, May 1. Students will be given the letters prior to taking their first test." Oh my goodness, I have to get it done!!! So, I put on my big girl pants and re-wrote the letter for the 5th time. This time, I made it classroom friendly and left out lots of the I love you's and all the mushy stuff I had written before. The letter went something like this: Dea

How to make a California Mission Model.

Learn how to make a California Mission Model at home or in the classroom. We made this project as part of the California Public School Fourth grade requirement in a group setting. Continue to read on to get the supply list and instructions for a successful mission model. On an ordinary day, I was reminded how amazing kids really are when there are no limits. Just as equally amazing are the teachers who guide them and teach them everyday. I am very thankful for the opportunity that I was given as a parent volunteer. The day was like a beautiful dance where parents, teachers and students came together for a common goal. The goal was to make models of California Missions from a simple picture and lots of cardboard. I can honestly say the goal was reached and everyone deserved an "A".

Giveaway 1: Holiday handmade Tutu's

Yes, I am crafter. I make Tulle Tutu's for Sale. This holiday season I will be making these beautiful tutu gift packages for sale. I have been cutting and knotting to make beautiful pink girly tutu's for ages zero months up to adult size. Selling these handmade items will help me continue to fund family field trips and this blog. I traditional make them every year around this same time and I sell them around town. This year I am going to sell them online. My hope is to sell enough to help me save for a few want items that are on my wish list. But for now I will be happy if I just sell a few a week. To get everyone excited about my tutu's I am giving one away this week to a lucky reader. All you have to do is tell me why you want to win one and what size you need it in. I will randomly pick a winner. Tutu Lengths 0-3 months--- 5 inches 3-6 months--- 6 inches 6-12 months--- 8 inches 12-18 months---8.5 inches 2t------------------10 inches 3t----

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