The October bee Show n' Tell at the end of the day was very impressive with 67 quilts on display for Ohhh's & Ahhh's.  During the bee volunteers also made 27 tops which are looking forward to becoming lovable quilts.  At the November bee volunteers will find 37 kits ready to be sewn, 16 kit-kits waiting to be cut, a pile waiting to be quilted/tied and 2 quilts waiting for binding.  Truly something for everyone.  ~ ~ ~ Fundraising Raffle October's raffle items raised $65.  We also receiced a total of $75 in cash donations.  A BIG THANK YOU goes out to everyone who participated in the raffle and to Dawn F & Judy H for the monetary donations.  The raffle items for November will include a special package of amazing grace products by philosophy.  Philosophy has donated a box containing nine of their amazing grace products with a total retail value of $259.  We will have the entire box on display and offering attendees the opportunity to purchase chances at $1 each.  Only ONE ticket will be drawn allowing the winning ticket holder the privledge of picking ONE item of their choice from the box.  These products are not to be confused with the philosophy bath/shower gels that have been featured in our raffles over the past few months. Super  Flea  Update         Doreen K, Lora R, and Kathy R have been moving forward with plans for the Super Flea in February.  They have collected all the necessary materials and made kits for the items to be made by volunteers.  During Show n' Tell at this months bee Doreen will be updating us on all the Super Flea happenings and planned sew dates to get the items made.
QUOTES & TIDBITS
TURKEY FACTS... ~  In the US, about 280 million turkeys are sold for Thanksgiving celebrations. ~  The average weight of a turkey purchased at Thanksgiving is 15 pounds. ~  The heaviest turkey ever raised was 86 pounds! ~  A 15 pound turkey usually has about 70% white meat and 30% dark meat. ~  Turkey has more protein than chicken or beef. ~  Turkeys will have 3,500 feathers at maturity. ~  It takes 75-80 pounds of feed to raise a 30 pound tom turkey. And the most interesting fact I found... ~  Turkeys have heart attacks!  The United States Air Force was doing test runs and breaking the sound barrier.  Nearby turkeys dropped dead with heart attacks.   ~ ~ ~ Have you ever wondered....     Why do poeple constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized?  ~ ~ ~  ~ ~ ~  ~ ~ ~  ~ ~ ~  ~ ~ ~

 

JUST FOR GRINS

AZ BLANKETS 4 KIDS HAPPENINGS

AZB4K does not have any more bees scheduled for 2013 but do have several already on the 2014 calendar beginning with 2 bees in January.  Their next Board meeting is Novemebr 9th and is open to the public if you would like to learn more about our "mother ship".  They are looking for volunteers to serve in Board and Committee positions if you would like to become more involved contact the AZB4K Board through their website.  For more information on their meeting and bees check the AZB4K website at  azblankets4kids.com.