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Category: Family

Aerophone

April 19, 2022
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I know this is a “bit” off topic but it’s music-related so… When I was a sixth grader, my elementary school was signing up kids for band.  It was an earlier time so they even lent out instruments!  I dearly wanted to learn to play the saxophone but my parents wouldn’t let me because I […]

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Today is Compliment Day

January 24, 2022
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  National Compliment Day.  Give an extra compliment on National Compliment Day which is observed annually on January 24. A compliment has a powerful effect. It can instill confidence in a child, or validate someone’s hard work. The OCMS has sticker pages you can put in your student’s music or notebooks to remind him or […]

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It’s National Polka Dot Day! Who Knew?

January 22, 2022
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National Polka Dot Day celebrates polka dots, and since 2016 has also been used to celebrate Minnie Mouse, who is known for often wearing the dots. She usually is seen wearing a red dress with white polka dots, and often has a matching bow. Celebrants of the holiday don polka dots to celebrate the dot […]

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Christmas Cantata

December 18, 2021
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  The PUMC Sanctuary Choir (including MrsO!) and members of the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestra will provide a music cantata during traditional worship service on December 19 at 9:00. The Cantata will be live-streamed. Then, at 10 am There will also be a Christmas Social between the services on December 19 at 10 am in […]

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Easter Egg-stravaganza

March 25, 2021
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  Join us as our youth host Pender’s Easter Egg-stravaganza! It will be a fun time for the kids as we get together safely to celebrate our Easter Season. We will have Easter story time, crafts, dancing, and photos with the Easter Bunny! Bring the tailgate chairs or a picnic blanket. Social distancing will be […]

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Fairfax Pumpkin Fun

October 16, 2020
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  Join us for some Fall Fun!  Activities to include pumpkin carving, a pumpkin contest, and a costume contest! Please bring your own pumpkin!  We will provide carving tools and trash bags and cleanup stations! Costumes are encouraged! We will keep you safe while enjoying time together.  Masks are required.  Upon arrival, you will check […]

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