Bookworm or Not- MOPS tomorrow, Thurs, Sept 25th!

Hey all!

Come join us at MOPS tomorrow, Sept 25th at 9:30am for a speaker; Erin from Knox County Library Systems will share will us all sorts of resources and opportunities that you probably don't know about. She'll share with us ways to get reluctant readers to be lost in a book....and she might even have some adult recommendations too.

Come join us for coffee, snacks (feel free to bring something to share), and a guarantee good time.

Also, we're continuing to collect items for Operation Christmas Child (OCC).  We've been collecting socks, so feel free to bring those, or we'll also be collecting school supplies.  Raid your kids' backpacks for unused items that less fortunate kiddos would love to have.

Hope to see you there!

FREE KK Donuts and McD Coffee and Moe's Queso

Yes, you can usually get free Krispy Kreme Donuts and freshly brewed coffee at our MOPS meetings...but in case you need a fix before our meeting next Thursday (Sept 25th), you can bring out your best pirate accent to get a FREE Krispy Kreme Donut TOMORROW, Sept. 19th.  OR dress up like a pirate (more than just an eye patch) and get a free dozen fresh, hot glazed tomorrow.  My little buccaneer matey will be there....at least once.

FREE KK for Talk Like a Pirate Day

If you need some coffee to wet your pirate whistle, you can drive thru any McDonald's where they are giving out free coffee (iced, decaf, regular, etc) during the morning hours now through Sept 29th.

FREE McD coffee through Sept 29th

AND if you need something FREE TODAY, head over to Moe's for FREE Queso Day! No purchase or coupon required.

Moe's FREE Queso Day

Not sure why all these places are giving out free food this week, but I like it!

MOPS Thursday, Sept 11th at 9:30am! Be Brave, Be There!

Is this Van Gogh or some other famous painter from long ago? No, silly! This was done by Reverend John Stuart, paster of Erin Presbyterian, who will be kicking off our MOPS year at our Thursday, September 11th meeting.  Not only is Rev Stuart an artist, minister, and blogger, he is a poet, band member, AND...he is from Scotland, so he has a dreamy accent that reminds you of the Braveheart movie.  Here is some info about him if you are interested, but you'll have to be at MOPS on Thursday to hear his accent and the words of wisdom that he imparts to us each year. (Oh, he is also a dad of two, so he kind of gets us.)

Rev Stuart Blog

Rev Stuart in Knoxville News

AND...if that is not enough to entice you to come, I think we'll also have a craft, and I know there will be coffee and food. (In case you are new to our MOPS group, welcome! And know that we never meet without some yummy munchies and chocolate.)

Whether you are new to MOPS or returning, we hope that you join us this year as we explore the theme "Be You, Bravely" and get to know each other as we journey through motherhood together.

WHO: YOU
WHAT: Erin Pres MOPS.  Be Brave and join us!
WHEN: this Thursday, Sept 11th at 9:30am-- our usual meeting time.
WHERE: Erin Presbyterian. Park next to playgroup and you'll hear us and our kiddos as soon as you walk in
WHY: We all need a break (childcare provided) and some mom friends.

See you there!

P.S. We'll start collecting new kid SOCKS and other items for Operation Christmas Child (OCC). Feel free to also bring any food to share.