CFN plans Kids' Stuff Tag Sale for October 3, 2009

Looking for gently used kids' items? Like to support a good cause? Like to bake and/or eat? If so, then join us for CFN's first Kids' Stuff Tag Sale!

Date: Saturday, October 3rd

Time: 8:00 am to 12 noon (set-up at 7 am; clean up until 1 pm)

Place: Thoreau Elementary School Cafeteria

Cost: $1 per family for buyers

Individuals will be selling maternity and kids' stuff (clothing, equipment, toys, etc.) and CFN will be holding a bake sale. Proceeds from the entry fee and the bake sale will go to First Connections, a local nonprofit that provides support and services to families in the community. Spaces for sellers may still be available; CFN membership is not required. Also, bakers and volunteers for the day of the event are needed. For more information, please contact Anne at annee567@yahoo.com or Rosemary at rosemary.berger@verizon.net (for bake sale). Please spread the word and stop by the event!

CFN launches Facebook group

Have you ever left a CFN event wishing that you could remember the names of the parents with whom you had a nice conversation?? CFN has recently launced a Facebook group to help parents feel more connected to each other and to facilitate informal get-togethers. To join, search for "Concord Family Network"; if you are a confirmed member, you will be approved quickly. CFN will post events periodically, and all members are welcome to post messages as well.

Opportunities abound to support Open Table

Open Table relies on local support to provide its services. There are many ways that CFN families can help.

organize a food drive in your neighborhood, school, or office; items especially needed are hot and cold cereals, peanut butter, jelly/jam, canned stews and soups, canned fruit, tuna fish, rice, coffee, pasta sauce, spaghetti and other pasta, 100% fruit juice for children, juice boxes and individual snacks for children (crackers, pretzels, popcorn, etc.). No glass containers if possible.

collect household items: rolls of toilet paper, paper towels, boxes of tissues, napkins, aluminum foil, liquid dish detergent, liquid laundry detergent, general cleaning supplies

collect personal hygiene items (NEW): toothpaste, toothbrushes (adult and child sizes), hand/bath soap, shampoo, hand/body lotion, deodorant, disposable razors, Chapsticks, packs of tissues, Q-tips

collect (unused) hotel size samples of facial/body soaps, shampoo/conditioner, hand/body lotion and make individual assorted bags tied with a ribbon

make small individual or family first aid kits including bandaids with cream)

donate baked goods (brownies, cookies, breads) for Thursday's food pantry (wrapped and labeled). No nuts please.

make table centerpieces (for 13 tables)

collect winter items: socks, gloves/mittens, hats, and scarves (adult and child sizes)

collect gently-used children's books for ages toddler/preschool through 6th grade