Financial report for October 2012

Start balance:  $368.27

+50.00 new members

+100.00 renewals

no expenses in October 2012

End balance:  $518.27

The MOMS Club® is a nonprofit corporation and a 501 (C) (3) publicly-supported charity registered with the IRS. 

Free art materials at S.C.R.A.P.S

I am ALL for reusing materials for art and crafts.  There's something about working within the limitation of what's available that sparks innovation.  (Although it's also fun to get inspired by other projects.)

Two afternoons a month, year-round, you can pick up overstock or used arts/crafts materials for free in Seberger Park as part of St. Cloud Recycled Art Project Shop (S.C.R.A.P.S.).  This could be a great source for materials for the next time you are hosting a chat'n'play or other event.  Remember, donations are not required but highly appreciated.

Times in 2012:
Thursday, November 1st, 3:00-6:00 pm
Thursday, November 15th, 3:00-6:00 pm
Thursday, December 6th, 3:00-6:00 pm
Thursday, December 20th, 3:00-6:00 pm

Place: Seberger Park Shelter, 2001 Second Street North, Saint Cloud

Weekly, free book exchange at the Good Earth

Open air book exchanges like the Little Free Library are cute but, let's face it, not an option for unhurried browsing in the fierce Minnesota winters.

The Good Earth food co-op in Saint Cloud has a year-round, indoor book exchange every Saturday.  The owner, of course, has the alterior motive to get you to shop in her store, but the book exchange is free and you don't have to be a member of the co-op to pick up and drop off a book. 

There are rules, though: You must take a book for every book you bring!  Sorry, you are going to have to take your donations elsewhere if you're not prepared to get something back.

Time: Every Saturday all year 11am to 2pm
Place: The Good Earth Food Co-op, 2010 8th Street North (Veterans Drive), Saint Cloud, MN.