One Stop Shop - Holiday Shopping Fair ~ 11/1 from 8am to 2pm! LOTS of VENDORS!

The One-Stop Shop is Groveland Community Library's annual fundraiser, but it is also a great opportunity to pick up that special something for yourself or someone else!


Items for sale this year will include "Like-New" books; hand-made
items: jewelry, yard decorations, soy candles & soaps, scarves, 18" doll
clothes, hair bows, planters, and other home decor; and some of your
favorite vendors, including: Tupperware, Scentsy, Avon, Thirty-One,
Tastefully Simple, and The Pampered Chef. 



Make sure to stop by the DOLL CLOTHES table and see ME!  Yes, I will be there - I have opened my craft supply boxes, dusted off my stuff and joined

DiVan Creations this year in a big way - DiVan makes amazingly beautiful 18" doll clothes that fit American Girl Dolls, Madame Alexander, Springfield Dolls, Bitty Baby & Bitty Twins and many more.  I have joined in with Crocheted Hats, Scarves, headbands, blankets and more from Sharon's Crafty Creations as well as some beautiful handmade jewelry sets for those adorable dollies!



These items and more make fun and fantastic Christmas surprises (as well as great gifts for birthdays and just for fun) for the girls in your life who love to dress up their dolls.  AND don't forget us Mom's and Grandmas too who enjoy dressing dolly - with Wedding Dresses, Holiday clothes, Gymnastics outfits, cute panties, pajamas, summer, fall and winter wear from dresses and skirts to jeans, leggings and coats - so much to choose from!











And if shopping
makes you hungry, there will be a bake sale, as well! Doors open at
8:00 a.m. and we will stay open until 2:00 or until everything is gone,
whichever comes first! So, clear your calendar and come early and get
your Holiday shopping started!

Groveland Missionary Church

5043 E Queenwood Rd, Groveland, Illinois 61535

Inspired Fall Fun from IAA ~ Check out the latest and greatest for your family!

AROUND THE ACADEMY-

NEW toddler class- “Little Yogi’s”

Kristin, our prek dance instructor, is offering ‘Little Yogis’
on Wednesday mornings from 9-930am!

YOu and your toddler will stretch, strengthen and relax using
yoga poses, games, stories and meditation.

Cost is $60 for 6 weeks; October 29th- December 10th. Contact
us at inspiredartsacademy@gmail.com
to register!

Birthdays in October and November!

Does your child have a birthday in October, November, December?
If so, contact us for their party! You

will see kids dancing, singing on stage,
dressing up, painting, collaging, building, tumbling and playing playstation on
their fun filled day! Perfect venue, perfect price, perfect party!! Book in
October, receive $20 off your party! Birthday Party Booking!

TEACHER of the MONTH-

Sarah Vonderheide- GYMNASTICS

Sarah is a graduate from Augustana College
with a Bachelors in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She is married and has
a precious three year old little lady. Sarah was a competitive gymnasts for ten
years both privately and with her school’s team. Currently she utilizes those
skills as an instructor of two yoga based classes, and working with the
up-and-coming gymnasts at IAA. Sarah is passionate about exploring the
self-expression and confidence we can find as we learn to move our body with
power and grace simultaneously.

Sarah- all the kids’ love you! Thanks for teaching gymnastics
to our IAA athletes and instilling hardwork and determination in them!

OCTOBER EVENTS, UPCOMING DATES! 

Halloween Client Exclusive Event at
IAA- On THursday, October 30 from 6-8pm, we will be having
a Halloween Spooktacular! Plays, songs, candy and treats will entertain you
this evening- mark your calendars for this ‘spooktacular’ event! Come dressed in
your COSTUME for a costume contest! NO CLASS for visual art, music and gym
students from 6pm-730pm on the 30th. Make up date is December 16th from 6-730pm…

Field Trips!

I am in the midst of scheduling field trips with students,
teachers and volunteers. Be on the look out for fun events in November/December
such as : 

Beauty and the Beast , High School Musical , The Sound of MUsic, The
Nutcracker, and Impressionist Exhibit at the Riverfront museum!

Holiday Dates:

Holidazzle! November 14th- This
evening, the musical theatre and music students will be singing carols at
HOlidazzle. Come join us!

Thanksgiving week, November 24th-28th
-IAA will be shut down (exception of afternoon arts mon/tues) for
time with families. Be Thankful!!

POLar Express , for Gymnasts- December 12th-
Stay tuned, but save date for evening gymnastics students
(beg/intm) for an evening on the POlar Express!!!

ARound the World Christmas Program! SAVE
DATES!

Prek- Saturday, December 13th at 2pm

Elementary Dress Rehearsal- Saturday, December
13th at 10am

Elementary Performances- Sunday , December 14th
at 6pm and Monday, December 15th at 6pm

COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS:

 

ARTS’ partners-

Morton Fine Arts Association presents
Fall/Winter Monday night concert series! Enjoy bands like Harmonicas, Phil Dirt
and the Dozers (rockin oldies), Four Freshman (vocal pop), Bankesters (country
gospel), and the Cats Pajamas (accapella) . Tickets are $25 a piece or $75 for
entire series! Purchase these as Christmas or Birthday gifts for parents and
grandparents online at Morton Fine Arts Association.

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Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates are making their on-stage debut in Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure.

  Experience the enchantment with Sofia the First , then set sail with Jake and the Never Land Pirates in Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure playing Peoria Civic Center, November 8. 

Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess
Adventure

November 8, 2014

Peoria Civic
Center

Grab your tiaras and doubloons and join us for Disney
Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess

Adventure. Mickey
and Minnie are taking their seats too at this never-before-seen live show
featuring your favorite characters from Disney Junior's hit series,
Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates.
Get swept up in the excitement as Sofia and her family prepare for a royal
celebration that helps us all learn the true meaning of being a princess
with a special appearance from Cinderella. Then it's off to Never Land
where Jake and his swashbuckling friends Izzy and Cubby, with a little help
from Peter Pan, battle Captain Hook to unlock treasure hidden inside a
mysterious volcano. It's danger and dueling on the high seas as Jake discovers
what it takes to be a true hero. Filled with new music, amazing effects,
thrilling action and endless surprises, your whole family will sing, shout, and
soar into the action when Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate &
Princess Adventure sails into your hometown.

Special bonus! Starting ten minutes before every
performance join loveable Doc McStuffins for a special pre-show!  You can
help Doc take care of one of her beloved toys with her own special brand of
love and magic. Free to all ticket holders.

Ticket
Prices:

Front Row: $65

VIP: $45

Price Level 3: $35

Price Level 4: $20

Performance
Times:

Saturday, November 8-
11AM/2PM/5PM

Ticket
sales link:  http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/57390/1860109

DISNEY JR FUN TRIVIA

(how well do you know these characters? shows?

post your answers in the comments below)

SOFIA THE FIRST

1   1.     
What
is Sofia’s Stepfather’s name?

2   2.     
What
are the names of the three fairies in charge of the Royal Prep Training
Academy?

3   3.     
What
does the magic Amulet of Avalor
allow Sofia to do?

4   4.     
How
does Sofia become a princess?

5   5.     
What
is the name of Sofia’s Mother?

6   6.     
Where
does Sofia live?

7   7.     
Who
is Baileywick?

8   8.     
What
other Disney movie features Flora, Fauna and Merryweather?

9   9.     
What
is the name of Sofia’s school?

1  10. 
What
color does Merryweather want Royal Prep to be?

1  11. 
How
are Amber and James related to each other?

1  12. 
What
does Sofia learn at Royal Prep?

1  13. 
Who
is Sofia’s stepsister?

1  14. 
Who
is Sofia’s stepbrother?

1  15. 
Which
fairy wishes Royal Prep would have pink walls?

JAKE AND THE NEVER LAND PIRATES

1   1.     
Where
do Jake and the Pirates live?

2   2.     
What
is the name of the Pirate who is Jake’s archenemy?

3   3.     
What
is the name of the female pirate who is the keeper of the pixie dust?

4   4.     
Who
is Skully?

5   5.     
Who
are Jake’s best friends?

6   6.     
What
character is Captain Hook most afraid of?

7   7.     
Who
are Sharky and Bones?

8   8.     
What
other Disney movie features Captain Hook and Mr. Smee?

9   9.     
What
is the name of Captain Hook’s ship?

1  10. 
Why
is Captain Hook afraid of Tick-Tock the crocodile?

1  11. 
What
is the name of the fairy who helps Jake and the Never Land Pirates?

1  12. 
Who
was given pixie dust by Tinker Bell?

1  13. 
How
do the Lost Boys get Peter Pan’s attention?

1  14. 
What
is the name of Jake’s Ship?

1  15. 
Who
gave Jake his wooden sword?

1  16. 
What
color is Skully the parrot?

1  17. 
What
does Jake and his crew receive when they solve a pirate problem?

1  18. 
What
is Cubby’s favorite phrase?

1  19. 
What
is the Pirate’s password?

2  20. 
Who
is Captain Hook’s side kick?

DOC McSTUFFINS

1   1.     
What
is Doc McStuffins’ first name?

2   2.     
How
does Doc McStuffins bring her animals and toys to life?

3   3.     
Why
does Doc McStuffins want to be a doctor?

4   4.     
 How old is Doc McStuffins?

5   5.     
Who
is Lambie?

6   6.     
What
is Stuffy most afraid of?

7   7.     
What
is the name of Doc McStuffins’ four year old brother?

8   8.     
What
type of animal is Doc’s trusty assistant, Hallie?

9   9.     
What
color is Doc’s stethoscope?

1  10. 
What
is the name of Doc McStuffins’ blue dragon?

1  11. 
Who
is Chilly?

1  12. 
Which
of Doc’s toys is a talented dancer?

1  13. 
What
is the name of Donny’s toy knight?

1  14. 
What
does Hallie call her intuition as to what Doc will need during each exam?

1  15. 
What
is the name of Doc’s next door neighbor and best friend?

Disclosure: I received something of value from Feld Entertainment as part of their Insider Program.  Any opinions I have expressed are my own.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Escape Through the Wilderness by Gary Rodrgiuez ~ YA Adventure #review #giveaway

Title:  Escape Through the Wilderness

Author: Gary Rodrgiuez

Genre: Tween/Young Adult
Christian Adventure

Paperback: 256 pages

Publisher: Tate Publishing (June
2014)

ISBN-13: 978-1-63268-201-7

Purchase at: https://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=9781632682017 

and at http://www.amazon.com/Escape-Through-Wilderness-Gary-Rodriguez/dp/163268201X/

About the book:

Sixteen-year-old
Savannah Evans walks with a slight limp thanks to a

gymnastics’ accident that
dashed her Olympic dreams, but didn’t stop her from attending an adventure camp
in Idaho. At Camp Arrowhead, she quickly befriends Jade Chang and Rico Cruz,
but Conner Swift taunts Savi because of her injury.

When the four are
teamed together for an overnight white-water river rafting adventure, Savi
refuses to get in the same raft with Conner. Unfortunately, the director will
not reassign her.

A fun expedition down
the river turns into a nightmare when their raft slams into a huge rock and
their adult guide disappears down the river.

Without their guide
and desperately trying to steer an out-of-control raft, they pass the “Last
Chance” marker and enter the larger rapids. With Jade pinned between the raft
and a rock, and Rico clinging to a lifeline, Savi must cut the raft free.

When the four drag
themselves out of the river, they’re bruised, beaten, lost, and twenty-five
miles from camp. Because of late-night campfire tales of Vexel, a vicious
animal that roams the nearby woods, Savi and the others are terrified.

Savi becomes the
unlikely leader who tries to guide the group back to Camp Arrowhead. Limited
supplies, injuries, and the constant threat of Vexel—who Savi fears is stalking
them, complicate the harrowing return trip.

Readers will enjoy
dramatic survival scenes and the group working together, solving problems, and
learning to overcome adversity.

Book excerpt:

The river turned
slightly to the right and then they saw the nightmare ahead. The turbulence was
like nothing they had seen before. The water appeared completely white and
rushed forward at a furious pace, breaking over and against rocks on both
sides. The only way through was a narrow slot between the rocks, which they
needed to hit just right, to make it through safely.

“Watch
for rocks,” Doug warned with a shout. “And hold on!”

As they shot through
the tight gap between the rocks, water rose above the raft on both sides. They
flew through the first surge and then saw the river bend slightly left between
a new set of obstacles.

“Paddle
left!” Doug yelled over the thunderous roar.

“Hard
left!” he shouted again.

“Rock!”
Savi screamed.

Water drenched them
from every direction. Conner removed his right hand from the paddle for a
second to wipe off his glasses.

“Rocks
left!” Savi shouted.

View the trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIafxxeApHo

My Review:

A well written story of character and determination in the face of danger and aggravating peers.  Savi doesn't appreciate being made fun of for her handicap and when forced to team up with the one boy she'd rather not ever have on a team it could mean her life.

The story shows the true struggles of teens and children in our world today who suffer from not only bullying but dealing with difficult situations that many times they may not be prepared for.  I loved each of the characters and how Savi and her friends handled many of the situations they were thrust in and how Savi stuck to her faith in God in spite of disbelief, ridicule and near death experiences.  She showed by example that we should not just believe and trust during good times but through all difficulties life throws at us.  The story kept my interest from beginning to end.  This is a great book for Middle Grade up to Adult readers.

 

About the author:

Gary Rodriguez is president of
LeaderMetrix Inc., a consulting company that specializes in senior-level
executive coaching, organizational development and conflict resolution. He is
the author of the new adventure novel Escape through the Wilderness scheduled
for release in June 2014.

His first book Purpose-Centered
Public Speaking was an instant hit and recently republished by Tate Publishing.

His extensive resume includes
eighteen years as an executive in the radio business where he spent several
years as one of the original managers of Infinity Broadcasting. He was twice
nominated as medium market manager of the year by the Bobby Poe report, a
national media publication.

For over thirty-five years, Gary
has spoken in public both nationally and internationally.  Gary’s resume includes a season in the U.S.
Army where he was highly decorated as the youngest Drill Instructor in the
Army's history at age 18 years. He was also awarded the Silver Star (the
nation's third highest award for valor) while serving in Viet Nam.

Visit the book’s website at http://ettw.tateauthor.com/ 

You can also find Gary at http://leadermetrix.com/ and http://www.leadermetrix.com/authorspeaker.  

The author will be giving one
reader a print copy of Escape Through the Wilderness. Open in the
Continental U.S. only.

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THE PROMISE Kindle HDX #Giveaway from Beth Wiseman! ends 11/9

In a daring new novel, Beth Wiseman jumps way outside the box. The Promise will take readers far away from Amish country and small Texas towns to a dangerous place on the other side of the world. Inspired by actual events, this is the book Beth has been working toward for a long time.

Curious? Click here to read the reviews, and be sure to enter Beth's Kindle HDX giveaway!



One grand prize winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire HDX


• The Promise by Beth Wiseman

Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on November 9th. Winner will be announced November 10th here.

New Regency from Sarah E. Ladd AND a Kindle HDX #giveaway! ends 11/3

Award-winning author Sarah E. Ladd examines how to escape the clutches of a tainted past in the final installment of her Whispers on the Moor series. A Regency-era novel, A Lady at Willowgrove Hall cleverly shows that even though our pasts may be shameful or painful, God can take the darkest personal histories and turn them into the brightest futures.

Celebrate with Sarah by entering her Kindle HDX giveaway!



One grand prize winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire HDX


• A Lady at Willowgrove Hall by Sarah E. Ladd

Enter today by clicking the icon below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on November 2nd. Winner will be announced November 3rd here.