Meet moms at our Sept. 7 meeting

Over the last month we've been getting more hits our our website and e-mails from moms looking to join our group so ..

Here's a primer on how to connect with CGS Moms League:

1. Go to our website and download a membership form. http://www.gcsmomsleague.org/

2. Come to our fall kick-off meeting September 7 at St. Martin of the Fields Church in Keller (just off 1709 past Carroll Senior High School) http://www.gcsmomsleague.org/meetinglocation/
The first meeting is a general get-together, but other meetings in the year will feature experts on everything from family travel to kids' safety.

3. Make child care reservations for any children you have over 10 months by e-mailing us at reservations@gcsmomsleague.org.
When making reservations, please include your name, phone number, child(ren)s name(s) and date of birth. Children are placed in rooms based on age and ability. Room assignments are typically as follows: Newborns, Young Walkers, 2-year-olds (one room potty-trained), 3-year-olds, and 4-year plus.
We will make every effort to accommodate any special requests or needs. Please just let us know in advance so that we might be prepared and the check in process runs as smoothly as possible.
Childcare reservations will be taken Wednesday through Friday the week before the meeting. Childcare check-in begins at 9:15 am and closes at 9:45 am. Snacks (such as Goldfish and Cheerios) and water will be provided for children two years and older. If your child has any food allergies, please notify us immediately.

4. Get involved. Here's a list of just a few of the upcoming activities we have planned for September:
* A kids outing at Parr Park in Grapevine
* Ladies Night Out at Coalvines in Southlake
* New member lunch and play at Central Market
* Volunteering at the Tarrant County Food Bank

And just so you know - we welcome moms from all over the area and have members from Trophy Club, Keller and Coppell and yes we also welcome dads!

So don't be shy - come on over!

Celebrate Dog Days of summer

Thanks to GCS Moms League Member April Driggers for tipping us to this cool event:





Doggie Dunk
Bring your favorite four legged canine and enjoy the outdoor pool at Keller Pointe for the last day of summer! The event includes a swim suit, diving and retrieving competitions.

Day/Time: Saturday, September 8th; 9AM-12PM
Fee: $5 per Dog prior to day of event
$7 per Dog at the door day of the event
Location: The Keller Pointe Outdoor Pool
Visit or Call the Customer Service Desk for more information and to register: 817-743-4FUN (4386)

http://www.kellerparksandrec.org/pointe.htm

Check out Just Between Friends sale

If you didn't get all your shopping done during the sales tax free weekend, check out the Just Between Friends event this week.

The Just Between Friends Mid Cites/ N. Richland Hills Consignment Sale will be August 22-25 of 2007 at the Legacy church of Christ, 8801 Midcities Blvd., N. Richland Hills.

If you want to get an early start on shopping, volunteer to work the sale or consign some of your family's gently used clothes, toys and equipment. Saturday is Half-Price day. Items that are not marked with a star are 1/2 price. Doors open at 8:00 a.m.

This sale is for fall and summer items only and accepts Visa, Mastercard, checks and of course cash.

For more information, check out the website http://nrichlandhills.jbfsale.com/

Little Gym opens in Southlake

Get in the swing of the new school year at The newest Little Gym's open house scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Saturday, August 25.

The Little Gym is located at 210 Randol Mill Rd. next to the new organic grocery store Sprouts.

"We have a great membership program, give Gym Points for referrals, offer time in the gym for play groups and donate great stuff for charity events," says Donna Lake, spokeswoman for the new location.

Fall classes begin August 20 and the gym offers free trial classes.

For more information, contact Donna at 817-485-5454

or visit their website:

http://www.thelittlegym.com/gym/default.aspx?gymid=95

Kids can get cooking

Central Market in Southlake is offering Moms League members a two-for-one deal to sign up for a kids' cooking lesson with Chef Helen DeFrance this Saturday, Aug 11.

DeFrance is co-author of the book "At Home Cafe: Great Food and Fun for Everyone" and is a teacher at the exclusive Blackberry Farm Culinary program, She has dedicated the last ten years to teaching children of all ages how to handle themselves in the kitchen. From creating shopping lists, to assisting with meal preparation, serving and clean up, Helen believes that a sound culinary education is an important part of a well rounded childhood.

Participants will create a perfect summer meal that emphasizes basic techniques that 9- 12 year olds can master in this menu of: Lettuce Wraps; Fruit Brochettes; Summer Salads; and a No-Bake Dessert.

The store is taking reservations on a first-come, first-served basis for the $40 class. Please call 817-310-5610 to make reservations. Be sure to mention you are with the GCS Mom’s League to receive the special two-for-one offer.

Here's more info:

SAT., Aug., 11, 4 – 6 PM
MINI-CHEFS IN THE MAKING
(FOR– AGES 9-12)
Helen DeFrance, Cookbook Author & Culinary Instructor
Central Market-Southlake
Community Room
1425 E. Southlake Blvd.
(On the corner of Carroll Avenueand Southlake Blvd./FM-1709)
Southlake, Texas
For reservations, call 817-310-5610

If you can't get to the class, check out the kid-friendly "recipe of the month" on DeFrance's website

http://www.athomecafe.net/recipe.html