The Petaluma Mothers' Club Sponsors the Petaluma Farmers' Market!

Through our charitable giving, the Petaluma Mothers' Club is proud to sponsor the new SNAP/EBT machine for the Petaluma Farmers' Market.  Because of our donation, families using food stamps will now be able to purchase locally produced fruits and vegetables.

Please stop by our booth at the Wednesday evening Farmers' Market to say hello to our volunteers, and learn more about the club.

The Petaluma Evening Farmers' Market

Wednesdays 4:30PM - 8PM

June 2 - September 1

in the Theatre District

(2nd Street between B & D Streets.)

Activities For Traveling With Kids

Traveling with children can be challenging.  Here are a few ideas for making car or airplane travel a bit more interesting.  

     

An assortment of travel games can be found at many toy stores and book shops.  This game is perfect for preschoolers and is based on the popular I Spy books.

Children usually love magnets.  Try bringing a metal board (you can even use a small cookie tray) and a variety of magnets along on your next car ride.  Letter magnets will help kids learn the alphabet.

A collection of small and light books, like the classic Little Miss and Mr books by Roger Hargreaves, will keep your children entertained and learning important lessons in an entertaining way.

Kids love activity books, and they are great for travel.  Sticker and coloring books can keep the kids entertained and are very portable.  

Happy Travels!

July 2010 President's Note

July marks the beginning of the new term for the PMC board of directors, and this means our club renewals are right around the corner.  I am so excited to be volunteering in the role of Board President this year.  It wasn’t something I planned, but without a doubt, something I am honored to do. 

Joining this club three years ago was one of the best things I have ever done.  Shortly after moving here, I heard it on the playground and from my real estate agent, that the PMC is a must for new moms, particularly if you are new to the area. 

After joining a playgroup I realized it wasn’t just my baby benefitting from meeting new people, I was getting so much out of it too.  Slowly, the other mothers and I have formed friendships that will last a lifetime.  Motherhood is rewarding, but challenging, and my PMC friends are going through the exact same thing I am.  We share and support each other in our personal triumphs, but also in our times of trouble. We have formed our own strong support system.

This is why the PMC exists.  We support each other through both the challenging parts of raising children, and the most rewarding parts.  You may be a PMC veteran, or you may be new to our club, but I hope that while you are out in our community you will spread the word about the support we provide, and the new friendships we are sharing.  Please keep a look out for your PMC club renewal information that will come this year directly to your email box.  We hope that you will continue to be a part of our growing membership!

Carrie Smetana

PMC President 2010/2011