Father's Day Flare

Okay so most guys don't really like a lot of flare - but Martha Stewart has some great labels to make those simple Father's Day gifts a little extra special.

Add some of these labels to his favorite snack item, hot sauce, candy or soda can. The kids will love helping you make it extra special and dad will love it too!

Here's the labels and how to from Martha.

Happy Father's Day!

VBA: JESUS - Magician or Messiah?

Okay, so some of you might not have kids old enough yet...but so you can pass it on to others, or consider coming to volunteer, here's the details!


Vacation Bible Adventure - Church of the Open Door

JESUS - Magician or Messiah?
Discovering the miracle of Jesus in a magical way.

Date: Monday through Friday, June 21st - 25th
Time: 8:30 am -12 noon (please note the new time)

Cost: $20.00 Includes: T-shirt, CD, Crafts, Snacks, Games, Activities and Closing Ceremony with special Guest Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin

Open Registration now for Children Age 4– 5th Grade

Come Monday morning and register your kids.
Or call the church office for more information, 626-914-4646.

LA County Fair Fun

What??!! It's here already?

Nope. We still have 88 days until the fair opens. BUT, if you and your kids would like to participate in any of the contests or programs, you need to know and think and work on the entry's now. Aren't you glad I'm compiling the info for you?

Okay - so the LACF has a whole medieval castle theme (America's Kids - A Time Long Ago) going on this year. Along with the regular food and craft entries there's a ton of stuff surrounding the medieval theme.

For full details on all the actions for kids click here. Or for the pdf version click here.

Here are a few of my favorites (and the ones my kids will be participating in):











Castle Banner or Shield - Decorate our castle walls with your family crest or other colorful and regal design on a poster board banner or shield.

Decorate a Crown - Use your imagination and a few craft supplies to design the most beautiful crown jewels you can imagine!

Read for Ride - Read stories and ride the rides at the L.A. County Fair. Bring your entry form to the America’s Kids exhibit information booth during the Fair and get free ride vouchers. (Here's some really great printable grade book report forms.)

Hope we see you at the fair!