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Happy 4th of
July!
Hello Fellow MOMs,
I hope that this finds each of you well
and enjoying your July! I wanted to take a minute and tell you how
excited I am to be your new CVMOMs president. I feel that CVMOMs is
such a wonderful opportunity for each of us to develop friendships,
support new members and be a presence in our community. I encourage
you to be active in the group as we each bring vastly different and
varying skills and opinions to the table. If each person will take
on some responsibility it will not become a burden to anyone. We
need EVERYONES help to be a strong group. I encourage you to attend
the monthly meetings, they can at the very least provide a much needed
break (I know with our busy lives this isn't always possible, but come
when you can.) I ask that we each respect each others opinions and
remember that sometimes it is ok to agree to disagree. I
also ask you to remember that we all have one thing in common, we are
mothers
of multiples and no one else can
provide support and share in our glory in that area of our lives better
than a fellow MOM! We each took a different route to get here and we
each have our own unique story of our journey. I welcome any
feedback from you throughout the year as this will help me in being a
better president for you. Please know that you can call on me
anytime you need something, if I can't help I will assist in finding
someone who can. I look forward to the coming year and working
together to make CVMOMs an even more outstanding group of women. If anyone
has anything that they would like added to the agenda for the July meeting
please call or email me by Friday, July 11.
Thanks
Shera
461-0434-cell
466-3554-home
Shera1970@charter.net
Blessings x 2
Shera Smith
Hi,hope everyone is well.I am sitting at home on a
beautiful summer day,just got back from swim lessons for our twins Skylar
and Sarah,feeling very refreshed.There were not many children there and
maybe four adults who were either busy watching ther children,talking on
the cell phone or playing suduko.I looked over and noticed that the kiddie
pool looked crystal clear clean WOW...just sparkling! So I decided to take
the plunge in the kiddie pool..no one seem to notice..so I just started
floating...looking up into the blue sky..I hadn't noticed what a deep blue
until that moment, and the clouds so white reminded me of cotton balls
pulled apart, whispy edges just floating along.I started stretching..and a
few bones realigned...I calmed down my breathing....I let myself find a
few minutes of peace.I try to let myself find those wonderful,
happy,peaceful,moments every single day of my life.
I was thinking of trying to find a name for our news
letter.....WOULD YOU like to help?????I have a couple of good names but I
thought it would be more fun ,If we voted on the name of our news
letter.Which ever name gets the most votes at our next meeting wins
........drum roll......a full body one hour massage...Anyone not liking
the prize but has a great name for our news letter can see me.I wish
everyone lots of moments peace,love
Rhonda
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I have a challenge for everyone.
Everytime I go somewhere I try to pick up at least one piece of
litter off of the ground and throw it away or put it in my car to
throw away at home. It would be nice if every person in the US would
do that. Imagine how much cleaner our town, state, and country would
be. We can teach our children to do this and it will stick with them
for life (hopefully).
So my
challenge is for all MOMs, spouses and children old enough
to know not to put it in their mouths to pick up at least one piece
of litter every time they walk out of their homes. One
little piece of paper may not seen like much but if everyone did
this it would really make a difference. Have a great
week.
Debbie |
CVMOM’S MEETING
6/9/08
We had 13 members and 1 new MOM at our last meeting.
Carolyn presented a Checking Account Statement as of June 9 2008. If
anyone would like a copy please email CVMOMS. We also elected new officers
for the 2008-2009 term. Thank you to all the ladies retiring from their
postitions, and the brave souls who took them.
**
Anyone who left a postition needs to send Carolyn a propsed budget for the
upcoming year(estimate of what was spent last year).
** Dues
are now due $21.00 for a full year of fun. Expecting or New MOMS whose
babies are under 3 months old, do not need to pay dues. Please see Carolyn
Cline to pay!
** All
newspaper submissions need to be submitted by the 25th of each month. This
ensures that the newsletter goes out in a timely manner. Feel free to
submit your favorite reciepes, jokes, anything you have for sale or
need.
**Our
Sept meeting will be held at Carolyn Clines house. We will be having a
pool party. Everyone should bring their bathing suit (and yes we have all
had atleast twins, and we all have twinskin) and towels. We will discuss
food/drinks at the July meeting.
**Important Notice:We have a speaker coming to our
July meeting to share information about Identity Theft
and Prepaid Legal services. Please remeber to hold personal
conversations to the social portion of our meetings. We have had some
complaints about conversations going on during our business portions and
MOM's not being able to hear discussions. I know we are all excited to see
our fellow MOMs that we have not seen in almost a month, but out of
respect for other MOMs and speakers please wait. Thanks for your
cooperation.
**Due to
vacation, CVMOMS email will not be checked on a daily basis from Friday
June 29 to Saturday July 5. It will be
checked approximately twice during this time. If you have
immediate needs or concerns please email Shera.
** Lake
Norman Mother's of Multiples are inviting members from other clubs to sell
at their fall sale August 8 & 9. Anyone interested should register by
July 25. Information on the sale in their website lnmom.org. Email Kristie
for an information packet. Lnmomsale@yahoo.com.
Registration fee is $10.00 with a 10% donation if you
work and a 30% donation if you do not work.
MOM's Night Out for July is Thursday July 17
at 7pm. We will be meeting at Scotty's in Taylorsville.
The National Convention is in Boston this
year July 20-26. More information to come. Jon and Kate Gosselin (John and
Kate plus 8) will be the keynote speaker. See Cindy Clements for more
information.
Here is
the July Calendar. Print it out and hang it up, so you can
see all the happenings.
One O'Clock, Two
O'Clock
Twin Cities
Rock!!
The Twin Cities
Mothers of Multiples (The pink ladies) are pleased to invite you to
the upcoming state convention. We are looking forward to a rocking good
time--so grab those skirts and dust off your saddle shoes and cruise on
over to our school for the Hop!
When:
November 7-9
Where: Village Inn
Golf and Conference Center
Clemmons, NC 27012
Registration:
$65.00 by October 1, 2008
$75.00 after October 1, 2008
Rooms: $82.00 per
night/double occupancy & includes breakfast
(You
must call the hotel to get this rate--NCMOMS)
800-544-6416 or 336-766-9121
Twin Cities Mothers
of Multiples
tcmoms.org
Let the world know you
have multiples! Why not start with a Super MOM window decal for
your car? They're a bargain at $2 or 3 for $5. So what are you waiting
for? Get one for yourself, a friend or a relative with multiples and
you'll be supporting your very own group of
MOM's!
Got T-Shirt
ENVY? Get your very own red, Super MOM T-shirt at $8 each
or $9 for XXL.
Catawba Valley Medical Center - Their
website has so much information to offer you and your family. Log
onto www.catawbavalleymc.org (information also located on the last
page of this newsletter) and click under Health First Center. From
there you can find workshops for yourself, your children and even
seniors. Please check out the Calendar of Events section each month to see
what new programs they might have available.
Remember our next meeting on July 14 at
7pm. Located at Day Surgery, follow the hallway to
the first intersection, turn left and the Hospital Classroom is on the
left. Dial 0 for assistance if needed.
Are you getting our
emails? Please add cvmoms@yahoo.com to your address book. This will ensure that all of
your emails will go to your inbox instead of your junk mail folder. Also,
please let us know if you change your email address.
Thanks!
Mark your Calendar! Our next yardsale is set
for August 15 & 16, at New Hope Baptist Church! We need ideas on how
to "beef up security", if you have any ideas or can help set up on
Thursday or can put signs up for the sale, please contact Allison
Short.
For
Sale/Wanted
Shera Smith has
a MaxiMom Twin Carrier (can buy additional part for triplets)
http://www.doubleblessings.com/servlet/Detail?no=250
for sale...It is
like new ( used it 2 times) She would like $75 for it if anyone is
interested.
Also if anyone is looking for newborn carseats she has 2. Just
email or call her for more info.
Stephanie
Copeland is looking for a double side by side stroller. If anyone has one
for sale, please email her.
Upcoming Meeting
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Monday July
14, 2008 |
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7:00
PM |
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Catawba
Valley Medical Center |
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(located
inside day surgery)
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Refreshments
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Snacks, Plates, Napkins &
Utensils |
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Cindy
Clements |
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Drinks, Cups &
Ice |
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Pam Houser
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Celebrations
Birthdays
Anniversaries
| 7/2
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Melanie
Rundquist |
| 7/6
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Teresa
Clontz |
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| 7/8 |
Dale
Clontz |
| 7/14 |
Aiden,
Dawson & Gavin Spencer |
| 7/14 |
Jason
& Jerry Clontz |
| 7/20 |
Carole
Miller |
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Steve
Hefner |
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Angelina
& Vivian Hernzndez |
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Stephanie
& Chuck Copeland |
| 7/16 |
David
Owens & April Smith |
| 7/22 |
Kris
& Alisha Shoemaker |
| 7/22 |
Darren
& Michelle McGlamery |
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New
MOMS
We
had new MOM Dana Williams join us at our last meeting. Dana and husband
Mike have 6 month old b/g twins, Tyler and Taylor. She and Mike own a
photography business. D. M. Williams Photography. You can check out their
website here
Great Things to Know
1.
Budweiser
beer
conditions the hair.
2. Pam
cooking spray will dry finger nail polish.
3. Cool
whip will condition your hair in 15 minutes.
4. Mayonnaise
will KILL LICE; it will also condition your hair.
5. Elmer's Glue - paint on your face, allow it to
dry, peel off and see the dead skin and blackheads.
6. Shiny Hair - use brewed Lipton
Tea
7. Sunburn - empty a large jar of Nestea
into your bath water
8.
Minor
burn - Colgate or Crest toothpaste
9 Burn your
tongue? Put sugar on it!
10. Arthritis?
WD-40: Spray and rub in; kill insect
stings too.
11 Bee stings - meat
tenderizer
12. Chigger bite - Preparation H
13. Puffy eyes
- Preparation H
14. Paper
cut - crazy glue or chap
stick (glue is used instead of sutures at most hospitals)
15. Stinky feet -
Jell-O !
16. Athletes feet - cornstarch
17.
Fungus on toenails or fingernai
ls - Vicks vapor rub
18. Kool aid to clean dishwasher
pipes. Just put in the detergent section and run a cycle, it will also
clean a toilet. ( Wow, and we drink this
stuff)
19. Kool Aid can be
used as a dye in paint also Kool Aid in Dannon
plain yogurt as a finger paint, your kids will love
it and it won't hurt them if they eat it!
20.
Peanu t
butter - will get scratches out of CD's! Wipe
off with a coffee filter paper
21. Sticking bicycle chain - Pam
no-stick cooking spray
22.
Pam
will also remove paint, and grease from your hands!
Keep a can in your garage for your hubby.
23. Peanut butter will
remove ink from the face of dolls.
24.
When the d oll clothes are hard to put on, sprinkle with corn starch and
watch them slide on.
25. Heavy dandruff - pour on the vinegar
!
26. Body paint -
Crisco
mixed with food coloring. Heat the Crisco in
the microwave, pour in to an empty film container and mix with the food
color of your choice!
27 Tie Dye T-shirt - mix a solution of
Kool Aid in a container, tie a rubber
band around a section of the T-shirt and soak.
28.
Preserving a newspaper clipping - large
bottle of club soda and cup of milk of
magnesia, soak for 20 min. and let dry, will last for many
years!
29. A Slinky
will hold toast and CD's!
30.
To keep goggles and glasses from
fogging, coat with Colgate
toothpaste.
31. Wine
stains, pour on
the Morton salt and watch it absorb into
the salt. Also takes out stains from your coffee cup.
32. To remove wax -
Take a paper towel and iron it over the wax stain, it will absorb into the
towel. (This works on gum also.)
33. Remove labels off
glassware etc. rub with Peanut
butter !
34. Baked on food -
fill container with water, get a Bounce
paper softener and the static from the towel will
cause the baked on food to adhere to it. Soak overnight. Also;
you can use 2 Efferdent tablets , soak
overnight!
35. Crayon on the wall -
Colgate toothpaste and
brush it!
36.
Dirty grout - Listerine
37. Stains on clothes - Colgate
38. Grass stains
-
Karo Syrup
39.
Grease Stains - Coca
Cola , it will also
remove grease stains from the driveway overnight. We know it will
take corrosion from car batteries!
40.
Fleas in your carpet? 20 Mule Team Borax - sprinkle and let stand for 24 hours.
Maybe this will work if you get them back again.
41. To keep FRESH FLOWERS longer Add a little Clorox , or 2 Bayer
aspirin, or just use 7-up instead of water.
42.
When you go to buy bread in the
grocery store,
have you ever wondered which is the freshest, so you 'squeeze' for
freshness or softness? Did you know that bread is delivered fresh to
the stores five days a week? Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday. Each day has a different color twist tie. They
are:
Monday
= Blue,
Tuesday
= Green,
Thursday = Red
Friday =
White and
Saturday = Yellow
So if
today was Thursday, you would want red twist tie; not white which is
Fridays (almost a week old)! The colors go alphabetically by color
Blue
- Green
- Red
- White
-Yellow, Monday through Saturday. Very easy to
remember. I thought this was interesting I looked in the grocery
store and the bread wrappers DO have different twist ties, and even the
ones with the plastic clips have different colors. You learn
something new everyday! Enjoy fresh bread when you buy bread with the
right color on the day you are shopping.
Playdates
Please Contatct Stephanie if you are willing or
able to host a playdate.
I have spent some time looking into
possible playdates and activities several of you have took interest
in. I would like to express that if anyone has any idea about a
playdate or social activity they would like to get the
club involved in, please feel free to contact me at sjosey@charter.net. I am
willing to accommodate any age level, so please just let me know.
Lauren expressed her
interest in having a free activity for her 18-month-old twins.
Patrick Beaver Library and Ridgeview Library have several activities going
on during the week. They usually have storytime and other activities
for younger children. On Tuesdays, PBL has a Sing & Play for 1-3
yr. olds at 10:30am and for babies, there is a class at 10:00am on
Thursdays. Also, I found interesting that The Balloon Lady will be
at Ridgeview Library on Tuesday, June 24th at 10am and again at Patrick
Beaver Library at 2:30pm on the same day for storytime with
balloons. However, they did inform me that the balloons will be
given out at the end but not every child will get a balloon, so keep that
in mind. I was also told that if we go as a group, Ridgeview Library
would be best, because they have more room and PBL can't accommodate
groups well. If anyone would like to call either library for further
information, Ridgeview Library's # is 828-345-6037 and you can call Hannah Owen at
PBL at 828-304-0500 x7624.
At our last meeting, some of
you had an interest in getting your children involved in swimming
lessons. I called Shuford YMCA and Hickory YMCA. Attached are
prices and times for swimming, AM and PM. Also I know Beth has had a
difficult time in contacting LRC for their swimming classes. I got a
hold of the man in charge of renting out the pool. Classes are
$12.00 per week per child for 2 classes. Classes are for 30 minutes
on Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday at 11:00, 6:00, and
7:00. On Saturdays, you can pay $7.00 for a one-time class and time is
unknown. I apologize for that. If you would like to reach him, his
name is Paul Schiffle and his # is 828-256-5600 or cell 828-310-3924. He prefers to be reached
by cell.
I also saw an ad
on TV about Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe Amusement Park. I know that
this activity will be very hard to get everyone involved in, so I will do
the best I can. Maybe we can plan 2 different dates so everyone can
have an opportunity to go. Most of the days this summer the park
will be open from 10AM until 7PM. The prices are as follows:
All Day Splash- 48"+ $29.99
All Day Splash Jr.-<48" $19.99
4PM Splash-48"+ $21.99
4PM Splash Jr.-<48" $16.99
Seniors- 55+ w/ID $19.99
Children <2 yrs. FREE
Now, I called them about a
group discount. If we can get 15 people to go that pay regular
admission (excluding the children under 2 yrs.) we get a group
discount. Also, for every 15 people that go, we get a complimentary
ticket. Prices fall slightly to:
All Day
Splash- $23.00
All Day Splash Jr. $15.00
4PM Splash-$17.50
4PM Splash
Jr.-$11.50
I would recommend we make a day out of
this, because if we go after 4pm, we will only get 3 hours to enjoy the
park and we are driving too long to go for that short period of time,
personally. I know this activity is rather expensive, but it's an
opportunity for some of the older kids to have fun this summer and create
family time.
Stephanie
For all
the playdate events
scheduled, please RSVP
and
contact Stephanie Copeland to let her know how many or if you have any
questions.
Giggles and
Grins
Hillbilly
Birth
Deep in the back
woods of Letcher County Kentucky, a hillbilly's wife went into labor in
the middle of the night, and the doctor was called out to assist in the
delivery. Since there was no electricity, the doctor handed the
father-to-be a lantern and said, "Here. You hold this high so I can see
what I am doing!."
Soon, a baby boy
was brought into the world. "Whoa there", said the doctor, "Don't be in
such a rush to put that lantern down. I think there's another one
coming."
Sure enough,
within minutes he had delivered a baby girl. "Hold that lantern up --
don't set it down there's another one!" said the doctor.
Within a few
minutes he had delivered a third baby. "No, don't be in a hurry to put
down that lantern, it seems there’s yet another one coming!" cried the
doctor.
The redneck
scratched his head in bewilderment, and asked the doctor, . ... . . .
"You reckon it
might be the light that's attractin' 'em?"
| Pregnancy, Estrogen, and
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PREGNANCY Q
& A & more!
Q:
Should I have a baby after 35?
A: No,
35 children is enough.
Q: I'm two months pregnant now. When will
my baby move?
A: With any luck, right
after he finishes college.
Q: What is the most reliable method to
determine a baby's sex?
A:
Childbirth.
Q: My wife is five months pregnant and so
moody that sometimes she's borderline irrational.
A: So what's your question?
Q: My
childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel during
labor, but pressure. Is she right?!
A:
Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air
current.
Q: When is the best time to get an
epidural?
A: Right after you find out
you're pregnant
Q: Is there any reason I have to be in
the delivery room while my wife is in labor?
A: Not unless the word "alimony" means
anything to you.
Q: Is there anything I should avoid while
recovering from childbirth?
A:
Yes, pregnancy.
Q: Do I have to have a baby shower?
A: Not if you change the baby's diaper
very quickly.
Q: Our baby was born last week. When will
my wife begin to feel and act normal again?
A: When the kids are in
college.
10 WAYS TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE "ESTROGEN
ISSUES"
1.
Everyone around you has an attitude problem.
2. You're adding chocolate chips to your
cheese omelet
3. The dryer has shrunk
every last pair of your jeans.
4. Your
husband is suddenly agreeing to everything you say.
5. You're using your cellular phone to
dial up every bumper sticker that says: "How's my driving-call
1- 800-"
6. Everyone's head looks like
an invitation to batting practice.
7.
Everyone seems to have just landed here from "outer space."
8. You can't believe they don't make a
tampon bigger than Super Plus.
9.
You're sure that everyone is scheming to drive you crazy.
10. The ibuprofen bottle is empty and you
bought it yesterday.
TOP TEN
THINGS ONLY WOMEN UNDERSTAND
10.
Cats' facial expressions.
9. The need
for the same style of shoes in different colors.
8. Why bean sprouts aren't just weeds.
7. Fat clothes.
6. Taking a car trip without trying to
beat your best time.
5. The difference
between beige, ecru, cream, off-white, and eggshell.
4. Cutting your hair to make it grow.
3. Eyelash curlers.
2. The inaccuracy of every bathroom scale
ever made.
AND, the Number One thing only women
understand:
1. OTHER WOMEN
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Our Officers
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President |
Shera
Smith |
466-3554 |
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1st Vice
President |
Beth
Schlosser |
323-1112 |
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Treasurer |
Carolyn
Cline |
464-6161 |
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| Secretary/Newsletter |
April
Smith |
396-1376 |
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Rhonda
Newbury |
322-2907 |
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Librarian/Historian |
Rhonda
Newbury |
322-2907 |
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Jennifer
Deacon |
584-0141 |
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| 2nd Vice
President/Membership |
Debbie
Hefner |
256-5991 |
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| Social |
Denise
Collins |
441-0016 |
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| Playdate
Coordinator |
Stephanie
Copeland |
228-3714 |
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| Yard Sale
Chair |
Allison Short |
312-4267 |
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| Yard Sale
Committee |
Beth
Schlosser |
323-1112 |
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Linda
Moseley |
893-7293 |
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Ann
Stutts |
241-2121 |
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Our Official Website :www.ncmom.org/~cvmoms. Be sure and bookmark
to your favorites!!
Log on for newsletter, links,
monthly calendar and yard sale supplies. Happy
surfing!
There are two websites for MOM's to check
out...
both state and national.
North Carolina Mothers of
Multiples
website
Go
to
www.ncmom.org
National Organization of Mothers of Twins
Clubs
website
Go
to www.nomotc.org
If you are a member, please
email
cvmoms@yahoo.com for the current
sign-on name and
password
Please check out this great
website from Catawba County Parenting
Network,
a
Department of Catawba Valley Medical Center,
for MOM's who may need some
"direction" with their children.
Their motto is
"Equipping, Supporting and Connecting
Parents".
Please visit www.catawbaparenting.com
for upcoming programs offered to help
you and your children, or
call them at 465-9295 or 465-8151.
Check out the Patrick Beaver
Memorial Library Calendar of Events each month @ www.hickorygov.com to see what programs for children they are offering and their times
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All you interested moms need
to check out www.catawbavalleymc.org
for some activities going on
at the Health First Center at Valley Hills Mall
(unless otherwise noted on
the schedule).
If
you do not have access to the Internet, call 828-485-2300 for some
information on the monthly
events taking place.
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