Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Pumpkin Decorating Party!

Last Thursday, the APA and the Advent Episcopal Church's Youth Group held our annual Pumpkin Decorating Party. There were over 150 people in attendance and fun was had by all!

This year we added a hayride, carnival games, a family photo area and face painting!



The Scarecrow Crunch was a great hit! I saw parents and children going back for more :) Here is the recipe if you would like to make it at home.

Ingredients:
4 cups crunchy oatmeal cereal squares (such as Life cereal)
4 cups tiny twist pretzels or stick pretzels
1 (24 oz.) bag autumn mix candy corn
2 cups Reese's Pieces (I used M&M autumn mix)
2 (6 oz.) boxes caramel popcorn
1 7 oz. bag chocolate graham snacks (I used Pepperidge Farms chocolate goldfish)


















Huge thanks goes out to the Church member's who cooked and prepared all of the food for the event! We couldn't have done it with you. Also, thank you to all of the families who came out to make this event such a great success! We cannot wait for next year!

Monday, October 29, 2012

Havana Nights

The APA and Advent Parish Day School are gearing up for this year's Gala and Silent Auction. Tickets are still on sale for $35. You can get them in the courtyard before school or in Cristene's office. The proceeds will provide funds for major improvements at Advent include: enhancing the outdoor play area and providing infrastructure improvements to help ensure your children are playing in the safest possible area.

There will be Cuban cuisine by Gordo's, refreshing beverages, live music by Facing Quincy, and fantastic items to bid on at the Silent Auction. After you have finished your bidding, you can relax outside by the bonfire listening to Facing Quincy, who was much loved last year.

This year marks Advent Parish Day School's 40th anniversary, and we look forward to celebrating with you at the Silent Auction.

Silent Auction
Thank You to Our Sponsors:

Arch Angel:
Father G. Randall Sartin

Angel:
Beverly Burnsed Spencer
The Lawson Family

Disciple:
Applebee's
C & A Landscaping, Inc.
Betsy and Cory Couch
Michelle and Chase Dickson
Episcopal Church Women (ECW)
Laurie and Scott Hartsfield
Tricia and Adam Montgomery
Susan and Sean Stafford
Charlotte Watkins
Meredith and Brian Wilson
Jean and Daniel Woodring

Shepherd:
The Corum Family
The Doran Family
Maryanne and Tony Lancaster

Star:
John, Julia, and Izzy Harris
Judi McGinnis
The Walker Family