The MACC Initiative

Learn more about The MACC Initiative, and join us at our member lunch this Friday, September 25. Please visit http://www.themaccinitiative.org to learn about the organization and to join as a member.

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Autumn Manning
The MACC Initiative
479.236.2698

The fall is approaching and things seem to be getting busier and busier. I am returning from maternity leave soon, a little sooner than expected. I have mixed emotions about this, of course. When I leave the kids for just a few hours now, I feel a sense of emptiness without them and want to rush home to be with them. Going back to work will be tough, but I am also looking forward to the hustle and bustle again.

August's member meeting was a great success, in my opinion. We had just over 20 members attend and working moms from many different stages in life and career came. I met a lot of new working moms and I believe one of our members found a new job from attending the lunch.

The September lunch is scheduled for Friday, September 25th @ 12:00 pm @ The Retail Training Academy in Bentonville. It is located across from the Walmart home office. We will use this time to meet fellow members, reveal our new website and how it will work for you (THANK YOU ROCKFISH INTERACTIVE!), and we will also be providing you with some ideas on things to do in the community with your family after-hours or on weekends. Many of you expressed an interest in learning what companies and businesses had "working mom friendly hours", so we have asked a couple of local chambers to come in and provide some resources to us.

We will have a local caterer bring in food (http://www.lesliescatering.com/) to make it easy to meet and eat. The optional menu includes a baked potato bar, chili, salad, brownies, and tea for approximately $13. If you plan on attending the meeting and eating lunch, please let me know so that we can give the caterer an idea of a head count.

I am excited to see everyone again. Now that our membership is growing, we will soon be providing additional resources for members and member companies. Stay tuned!

"Dining for a Dream"

2nd Annual Fundraising Dinner and Auction
for On Your M.A.R.K. Academy
A private, non-profit elementary school servicing
special needs children in Northwest Arkansas
October 15th, 2009
7:00 p.m.
West Dining Room
Inn at Carnall Hall
Fayetteville, Arkansas
$55 admission per person
Please RSVP to events@onyourmarkacademy.org
For more information visit www.onyourmarkacademy.org

AuPairCare, Leader in Live-In, Au Pair Childcare, to Hold Informational Meeting at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville

AUPAIRCARE - THE LEADER IN LIVE-IN, AU PAIR CHILDCARE, TO HOLD INFORMATIONAL MEETING AT NIGHTBIRD BOOKS IN FAYETTEVILLE

NW Arkansas, September 16, 2009, 6pm at Nightbird Books: AuPairCare, a leading au pair placement agency located online at www.aupaircare.com, is partnering with Nightbird Books (205 W. Dickson Street, Fayetteville, AR 72701) for an evening discussing this rewarding childcare option. Childcare and light refreshments will be available, and door prizes will be awarded. For more information, or to reserve a spot, please contact AuPairCare Area Director Paula Jo Henry via email or at 479-426-1033. The first three RSVPs get a $20 Nightbird Books Gift Certificate!

Little Mountain Bindery Classes

Reserve your spot by Wednesday! Bring a friend to receive half off of your class price.

Jacob's Ladder


Instructor: Patricia
Cost: $40
Dates: September 19, 9-Noon a.m. (Saturday)
Level:Beginners Welcome

Patricia will teach this magical and fun book also known as the Tetratetraflexagon. Uh, well, anywyay this is a fun multi-board book that is wonderful for displaying photos. This unique book structure also offers many possibilities as a work of art. All materials included in cost. Beginners are welcome.

Partitioned Box


Instructor: Lesha Shaver
Cost: $125
Dates: September 22 & 29 (Tuesdays) 6-9:30 p.m.
Level:Beginners Welcome

Yes, this large box is as utilitarian as it is fabulous. You won't believe how easy it is to make this lovely box. Best news of all--I'll be doing all the cutting and measuring beforehand so you don't have to. All materials included. Beginners welcome.

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Lesha Shaver
Little Mountain Bindery

By appointment
Fayetteville, Arkansas
479.587.0238

www.littlemountainbindery.com

Sept. 13th - The Skinny on "Barefoot Sunday" & How to Get What You Want!

Were you energized by the Presidential "pep-talk" given to students this week on setting goals, getting out there and making it happen? If so, here's the perfect place to be on Sunday! If not, I KNOW you have something in your life that you'd like to be different - come get things jump-started in that direction!

John Ray and I are presenting the Sunday message at Unity this weekend for "Barefoot Sunday", as well as a life-changing workshop on achieving goals.

There's an Italian lunch served on-site between the service and the workshop, making it easy to be at both! Join us and feel free to share with everyone you know who wants something different in their life! This is appropriate for teens and up, timely for college students, entrepreneurs, and business and family leaders, and especially for anyone ready to get beyond the "someday" syndrome!

Lots of fun this Sunday at Unity! Check it out here: http://tinyurl.com/mo2asy

See You There!
Christi Daniels
479-633-7325

(Feel free to share with everyone you know who wants something different in their life!)