Surprise Party!!!

CHANGE OF PLANS FROM LAST POST...SEE BELOW FOR UPDATED INFO!
Charlotte Larsen is turning 21! Ok, maybe not, but I wanted to see who I could get rounded up for a birthday party for her Thursday (Nov. 6). Her actual birthday is Nov. 10, but I want the surprise factor so we are doing it on Thursday! We are going to have cake and ice cream at my house (3532 Heyward) and some games. Let's say 7:00pm. All families are invited. Since she doesn't check this blog I think we're safe if you want to leave a comment if you'll be there or not. Call me with any questions. 814-0017

Thanksgiving

Hello Fellow Neighbors and Friends,

I'll get to the point...my husband just informed me that he has to work the day before Thanksgiving and the day after. We don't have any family close by and always go to Boise to be with family for Thanksgiving. This year is different. We will be here for the holiday. I'm ok with that though because this is what I'm proposing. What I want to do is have a "stray" (I know, great term) Thanksgiving for all of you who, for different circumstances, don't have a place to go for Thanksgiving. Or, if you just want a change then you can still come! All are invited. I want to do the traditional food, football game in the morning, and maybe hit a movie afterwards (that is our tradition). I am open to suggestions or if you want to be on board, then let me know. We can do it at my house or anywhere else. I'm not picky. I just want to be around people on this day. Think it over and get back with me in the next week or 2 or leave a comment. By the way, this is Michelle Hall. :) 814-0017 :) Thanks for reading. All are invited. :)

We have an Olympic Skeleton Racer Racing Local!

Hey everyone!

Sorry its last minute but I know some of you wanted to know when I (Noelle Pace) would race here... So,I am competing in the U.S. National Selection races this weekend for Skeleton! (These races determine who will be on the World Cup team for the season). Whoever would like to come is more than welcome! Here are the details:

There are two separate races.

Cost: It's free!

When: Race #1 is Friday (tomorrow) at 5 PM (usually until 6:30 or 7 PM).

Race # 2 is Saturday at 5 PM.

Where: The Utah Olympic Park in Park City (Kimball Junction exit). Once you turn into the Olympic Park, turn left at the stop sign and drive all the way up the hill. Go past the buildings on your left (the visitor center and museum). There will be a gate. If it is up, just drive through, otherwise, the code to get in is 5690# . Continue to drive up the hill and you can either park on the side of the road by the first parking lot on the left (other cars should be there) by the finish dock, or you can try and drive all the way to the top of the hill and park on the side of the road to see us start our competition. The start, curve 6, and curve 12 are the best places to watch.

Wear: It has been pretty cold up here for the past few days. Bring your winter coats, gloves and hats! (and maybe some hot chocolate and snacks!)

If you have any questions, Delana Smith has been up here and is coming this weekend...so you can call her . 801-885-8178

See you soon!

Noelle Pace
Olympic Skeleton

Denise Ivory's ASL Class

Denise Ivory is teaching ASL classes on Tuesday nights at her house at 7:20PM. Everyone is welcome (including husbands and kids). Come and join in the fun and learn something new, as well as get to know your neighbors better. Hope to see you there!

Lock Your Cars or Park in the Garage

I heard through the grapevine today that we've been having some break-ins in our neighborhood parked cars. That's all I know. So just a little reminder to protect your valuables by locking your cars and/or pulling them in your garage.

Nativity Sets

I am going to be making a nativity set this year. Wes's aunt made pattens for some simple, inexpensive nativity costumes. She says it cost around $18 to make. I am guessing it might be a little more than that since they did bulk orders on fabric, but we'll see. (There is the cheap section at Wal-Mart.) If anyone is interested in making these, e-mail me at megative_11@yahoo.com or put a comment here and I will get you the info. It might even be fun to have a girls night sometime next month to get together and make them. Let me know what you think!

ALERT!!!

Stacey James needs a count of how many people want tickets to Highschool Musical 3 by today!!! Call her or comment on this blog if you are in and need tickets!

High School Musical 3

Next week is the premiere of High School Musical 3, and a group of us are going to go together, anyone is invited, Stacey James thinks she can buy tickets this Friday. She needs a count of people who want to go and the money by then. If you are interested in going contact Stacey or leave a comment on this post. Thanks!

Volleyball schedule

Women's Volleyball

Highlands East: Coach: Michelle Hall
Oct. 9: 8pm @ Eagles Gate Building
Oct. 16: BYE (no game)
Oct. 23: 8pm @ Stake Center
Oct. 30: 7pm @ Stake Center

Highlands West: Coach: Amy Bodily
Oct. 9: 9pm @ Stake Center
Oct. 16:9pm @ Kiowa Valley Building
Oct. 23: 9pm @ Eagles Gate Building
Oct. 30: 8pm @ Eagles Gate Building

All are welcome to come and play no matter the skill level. Come a couple of minutes early because the games start on time.

Future GNO Alert! The Twilight Movie Premiere!

We are very excited to announce the Twilight Movie premiere! It's tentatively on November 21st, and tickets go on sale the week before. We are trying to get a group together to go that night. It will be a blast! Kristina Madsen will be picking up the tickets. If you want to go, let her know and she will pick on up for you. You can e-mail her at mikentina04@digis.net There will be more info to come as we gather it. We hope to see you there! Bring a buddy, the more the merrier!

Just a Thought

For those of you thinking about running the half marathon, or another race in which you would receive a medal, I just read about an amazing program started by a physician called Medals4Mettle. M4M is a program where you can donate your hard-earned racing medals to people running a different kind of marathon, such as cancer treatments or other long, draining, scary medical problems. A large portion are donated to children's hospitals. These medals are treasured by their recipients, representing a hard-won battle, and supporting them on their own battle to survive. You can fill out a "legacy card" to send in with your medal, or you can just send it in. I think this program sounds amazing, one that has touched my heart and inspired me more than ever to run the race, along with many more to come to donate to this worthy cause. this would be a fun addition to something that could only benefit everyone involved in so many ways. Just something to think about. For more info, go to www.medals4mettle.org

For those of the LDS faith:

For those of the LDS faith:

Sisters,

We as a Relief Society Presidency would like to remind each of you of the Bishop's challenge from the beginning of 2008 to read the Book of Mormon by the end of the year. As a presidency we'd like to challenge the sisters to take these last three months to meet this challenge. President Marion G. Romney stated, “I feel certain that if, in our homes, parents will read from the Book of Mormon prayerfully and regularly, both by themselves and with their children, the spirit of that great book will come to permeate our homes and all who dwell therein. The spirit of reverence will increase; mutual respect and consideration for each other will grow. The spirit of contention will depart. Parents will counsel their children in greater love and wisdom. Children will be more responsive and submissive to the counsel of their parents. Righteousness will increase. Faith, hope, and charity—the pure love of Christ—will abound in our homes and lives, bringing in their wake peace, joy, and happiness” To meet this challenge you only need to read six pages a day. This may be a lofty goal for some, if it is too overwhelming for you, we just ask that you do better than you are doing right now. If that means reading one page a day, we know that the blessings promised will be poured out upon you. We feel this will be a wonderful opportunity for our ward to grow in spirituality and unity. On top of this challenge we are going to be having a two minute Book of Mormon time during opening exercises of Relief Society where someone will be asked (in advance) to share something they have learned, or a way the Book of Mormon has blessed them. We are excited for this chance to fill the homes in our ward and the lives of our families with the beautiful blessings the Lord has promised us through President Romney. We love you sisters and pray for you daily. Let us set this goal together and bring "peace, joy, and happiness" to our lives and the lives of those around us.

Much love,

Wendy Bascom, Stacey James, Melissa George, and Pat Palmer

Super Saturday update

REMINDER:

All $ for Super Saturday needs to be in to Liz Young by Oct. 12. No late payments accepted. Cash only please!

Also, we are still in need of people who can 1. sew or let us borrow your sewing machine 2. donate batting, material 3. stuff/put together dolls. This is for the Humanitarian Aid project we are doing. Contact Michelle Hall if you can contribute.

Thanks!

More Running

I just got an e-mail from MacKenzie in my hubby's e-mail. She will be running on Monday and Wednesday nights at 9:00PM and Saturday mornings at 7:00AM.