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The Mona Lisa Cafe Eco Salon & Spa would like to invite you and the ALECPTA to join us Friday May 16 from 6:30 pm-8:30pm. We will have live music, desserts, champagne and raffle prizes! All raffle proceeds and any donations will go to CRS, Community Resource Services! They are a non-profit that helps single mothers, families, children and seniors in need. 

Big Spring at Cleveland Botanical Garden – NOW OPEN
Imagine a curious world where kids can crawl, run, play and discover in an enchanting garden that towers above them and surrounds them with wonderful, vibrant color. This world of floral and whimsical fantasy exists at Cleveland Botanical Garden, where Big Spring returns for its second year.
Surrounded by the sights and scents of bright, beautiful flowers and the sounds of cozy, familiar spring showers, children will be transported into a larger-than-life wonderland of springtime fun, where – rain or shine – choosing what to do first is a kid’s only conundrum:
Dress up Like Insects at the Toadstool Theatre
Kids can don the antennae and wings of their favorite bugs and put on a show for their parents, all while learning what makes bugs unique and why they’re so important to the world around us.
Make a Toast at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
Find a secret, secluded grove hosting a tea party for the Garden’s young guests.
Explore the Ladybug Labyrinth
Kids – and their imaginations – can run wild through an indoor hedge maze filled with ladybug facts and treasures.
Join in Polly’s Pollination Parade every day at 12:30 p.m.
Polly – the Garden’s honeybee mascot – loves to dance, play and teach children about the vital roles bees play in our lives and the unique ways bees live.
Crawl through the Discovery Log
Trek through the Discovery Log where you’ll come eye to eye with fascinating and exotic frogs from around the world.
Go Off to the Races
Buy and build a puddle bug boat and set sail in a fish-filled pond or dash off to the mealworm racetrack where kids can pick out a mealworm to race to the finish line.
Welcome Spring to Hershey Children’s Garden
The Garden’s popular Hershey Children’s Garden re-opens for the season with Big Spring, featuring daily activities that are sure to thrill kids of all ages!
This spring, go from housebound to spellbound in one giant step!
Big Spring
March 22 – April 27
Cleveland Botanical Garden
cbgarden.org/bigspring

Tuesdays, Thursdays – Saturdays | 10 am – 5pm
Wednesdays | 10 am – 9 pm
Sundays | 12 – 5 pm

Tickets:
$12/non-member adult; $8/non-member child
Garden members and children under 3: FREE

While we do not have a service project planned for the month of April, we still have several things planned for this month's general meeting. Please begin gathering pop/beer/can tabs and bring them with you on the 14th.  We will be giving these to the Ronald McDonald House in Cleveland.

We have several packs of purple, blue or yellow baby "thank you" notes that will be available at the meeting.  We are asking for a $5 donation for a pack of 4 cards.  100% of these proceeds will sponsor team ALECPTA for the March of Dimes walk in May.  We will also still accept dimes, loose change and cash donations should you choose to help us reach our goal of $2000.  :)

On behalf of the community service committee, we are so appreciative for the response and support we have gotten from you this year.  We have tried to focus our efforts on serving our community through not just financial resources, but the precious resource of giving of ourselves by donating time and giving from the heart.  Thank you in advance for helping us finish the year on a positive note!

Dawn and Nicole

Registration closes Wednesday, April 2nd for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny!

The City of Avon Lake is pleased to invite you to our annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Two seating’s are available, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. or 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Join us for live entertainment, continental breakfast and a guest appearance by the Easter Bunny. The cost is $6.00 per adult and $3.00 per child. Gifts will be given to all children up to12 years old. New this year this event is located at Troy Intermediate School (237 Belmar Blvd.). Space is limited. For more information and to register visit http://www.avonlake.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/calendar/breakfast-with-the-easter-bunny or call 930-4136.

Thank you for your support for our programs and services.

Ellyn Nicholas
Sports/Special Events Coordinator
City of Avon Lake
(440) 930-4136
enicholas@avonlake.org


Registration has begun for 3 on 3 Summer Hoops and Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Register at http://reservations.avonlake.org/programs/

It’s time to buy your pool pass ~ available Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at City Hall. Evening and Weekend hours available in April.

Good afternoon! We are selling our home in Sheffield Lake and wanted to get the word out!  If you or anyone you know is looking to move, please contact us asap! Cell: 440-829-5565 ask for Jay. We are listed on Zillow! http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/431-Parkview-Dr-Sheffield-Lake-OH-44054/34546580_zpid/

In March, each unit should ask its members to nominate an award recipient based on that person's achievements and dedication to the Unit for that year. ALL members including officers can be nominated for this award. Nominations are to be made by filling out the application form with the nominee's name, the reason for the nomination and the signature of the PTA member who has nominated this applicant. All applications should be turned in to:  annie.alecpta@gmail.com 

Don't forget to bring your dimes to the meeting Monday, March 10th. I found $10.40 of dimes just around my house today!! I didn't even sneak into the kids piggy banks either! If you do not have dime rolls you can bring them in a baggie no problem!

Don't forget tonight is our Marco's Pizza Fundraiser!  If your child designed a pizza box at the outing this weekend, your pizza will come delivered in that box (boxes).  Our group will get 15% back on orders placed by phone: (440) 930-7200 - simply mention ALECPTA when ordering for credit or 20% off orders placed online:  www.Marcos.com

Online Ordering Instructions:  Step 1: Place your order as normal, then click on "School Challenge" under the menu.  Look for ALECPTA, then click the "Add Button" to the right of our PTA's name. Step 2: Check mark the box with your ALECPTA and add, student (child's) first and last name in the box that opens and then click "done". Step 3: Check your cart. You should see ALECPTA.  

Tell your friends and family to order too!!!  

Marco's Pizza "Dine-In" Fundraiser

Thank you!!  

Avon Lake Early Childhood PTA

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The Cooperative Preschool of Bay Village wishes to invite children of all ages and their families to the annual Co-op Carnival, Thursday, March 6th, 2014 from 6-8PM at the Bay Village Middle School cafeteria.  Admission is free.  The games and activity booths require tickets that are purchased upon entrance to the carnival.  Ticket purchases are cash only.  All proceeds go to the Cooperative Preschool of Bay Village. a 501c(3) organization.  This year's carnival will feature games, face painting, a photo booth, entertainment, bake sale, and more.  www.baycoopschool.org

Due to circumstances beyond control of the NRECPTA, we've had to reschedule our Spring Children's ReSale. This change is due to a scheduling conflict at North Royalton High School.
We know schedules are busy and many of you have been counting the days until the Spring ReSale. But don't despair! We see this as an opportunity to find extra items to sell at the ReSale! And don't forget! Tables will still go on sale tomorrow, March 1st!
So...Check Those Calendars!
NRECPTA Children’s Spring ReSale Event
The Best Children's ReSale in Town!is now rescheduled for
Saturday, May 31st, 2014
8:00am to 1:00pm
North Royalton High School Cafeteria and Gymnasium
14713 Ridge Rd, North Royalton, OH 44133

Admission is only $1.00 from 9am until 1pm.
EARLY BIRD sale admission is $5.00 from 8am- 9am.

Tables will still go on sale March 1st
email nrchildrensresale@gmail.com starting March 1st to reserve your spot
But HURRY! We Always Sell Out!

Cafeteria spaces are approximately 9’ x 9’ with a 6’ round table and 2 chairs for $25.
Gymnasium spaces are approximately 15’x15’ with 2 chairs (no table) for $30.
We also have a few bigger spots in the gym measuring approximately 15'x27’.
2 chairs are included (no table.) These spots are $45.
And NEW! We have 3 large spots in the cafeteria measuring approximately 15'x15' with a 6’ round table and 2 chairs for $30.


We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this development and hope that you can join us on our new date!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Kindest Regards,
Abby Gretter
NRECPTA