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Five Little Turkeys

November 25th, 2008 · No Comments

The Thanksgiving counterpart to Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed.  Make five turkeys to for the fingerplay.  (5-pre-color-turkey or 5-color-your-own-turkeys).

Five Little Turkeys
Five little turkeys standing at the door,
One waddled off, and then there were four.
Four little turkeys sitting near a tree,
One waddled off , and then there were three.
Three little turkeys with nothing to do,
One waddled [...]

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Tags: fall · things-to-do

Wayne County Lightfest

November 25th, 2008 · No Comments

 
With gas prices way down, make the drive this year to check out the Wayne County Lightfest.  Be sure to pack snacks and drinks, we’ve had to wait over an hour at the entrance before (tip: we are not going on a Saturday night this year).
 

 
With 4 miles of giant animated displays and a million lights [...]

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Tags: christmas · things-to-do

11-29 Matthes Evergreen Farm (free event)

November 25th, 2008 · No Comments

Matthes Tree Farm Christmas Tree Festival
http://www.matthesevergreenfarm.com/ (tree coupon available on website)
13416 Lulu Rd. Ida, MI 48140
Saturday, November 29th from 10am-2pm
Come celebrate their 25th anniversary with a wonderful family event with FREE popcorn, coffee and hot chocolate! 
Then, at noon, the real Santa Claus arrives via HELICOPTER and lands at the tree farm assisted by the Ida Fire Department.  [...]

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Tags: christmas · local · things-to-do