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Thanksgiving and Capitalism

Here is a little known story about William Bradford, leader of the Pilgrims, and Capitalism. Please enjoy and be thankful for all of God’s blessings.

http://www.latimes.com/features/kids/readingroom/la-et-story23-2008nov23,0,7094177.story

..."At last the Pilgrims began to prosper. Governor William Bradford wrote in his book 'Of Plimoth Plantation,' 'This had very good success, for it made all hands industrious, so as much more corn was planted than otherwise would have been.' "

"Shoot! If you can keep everything you make, of course you're going to work harder. Everybody knows that."

Grandpa answered, "The first seed had been planted for the American Revolution. People were free to practice their religions as they saw fit and were free to keep the fruits of their labor. This had never happened before in the history of mankind. In the words of William Bradford, 'As one small candle may light a thousand, so the light here kindled hath shone unto many, yea in some sort to our whole nation.' "...

Young at Heart is a great movie. I reluctantly watched it because my wife didn't bring home anything else from Blockbuster. Am I ever glad I did. Sometimes the most unexpected movies turn out to be some of the best.

Young at Heart is a documentary about a chorus of +80 year old singers who perform contemporary and punk music. There are zero professional actors but there is high drama. All of it real- none of it pretentious. There is a lot of laughter and none of it toward the seniors. One of the best parts of the movie is watching the faces and reaction of the audience as the chorus performs.

I am a self admitted Batman geek. I collect Batman memorabilia and media. "Batman Begins" was the best Batman ever. Joker is my favorite Batman villain. The Dark Knight was a super movie.

Still, Young at Heart is my favorite movie of 2008. Maybe it is, just because we all need a lighter heart right now and it is a great story about real people.

Thanks to the community for a capacity crowd last week.

 We had 8 musical acts and these young men were just one example of the outstanding entertainment.

You, the ones who still have your Christmas wreath up from last year and are thinking that a fresh coat of Krylon Green paint will compensate for the rust color and the absence of all but 29 needles. I'm talking to you!

It has been 4 months since the 4^th of July 2008. Veteran's Day will pass next Tuesday. The plastic American flag your realtor placed on your front lawn is way past ready for proper disposal.

It is no longer patriotic to have a flag that looks more faded and beaten than the one Francis Scott Key wrote about in the Star Spangled Banner. Your plastic realtor flag looks more like a flag of unknown origin or gay pride since the red has faded to a light pink and the blue is now teal.

Spend the .25 cents and get a new one (or apply for a government bailout). Destroy the old one. Otherwise, you could just park some abandoned vehicles on your lawn and move the washer and dryer to your front porch to accessorize your fashion statement.

You could also make another statement and show some pride in your country, and the veterans who preserved and continue to preserve our freedom, Break down and spend $10 for a decent flag.

Final Schedule

1. 6:00             Emma Bublitz               Piano

2. 6:20             The Maroon 6 Brass Sextet from T. Jefferson JHS

3. 7:00             Theze 4 Boys               Barbershop Quartet

4. 7:20             Main Street Song and Dance Troupe

5. 8:00             AOK Accompany of Kids

6. 8:20             The Lonely Hearts Set 1 Old Beatles

7. 8:40             Jackson Shepard

8. 8:50             The Lonely Hearts Set 2 Newer Beatles

9  9:10             The Tabia Nicholas Family Choir

10.  9:30          Christine Zawlocki        Piano

11.  9:40          The HasBeens

Since a large turnout is expected the following is suggested:

Please do not "camp out" at tables. There are many acts and family members and friends will want to see that act. We ask that when the act you came to see if over please give your table to somone else who is waiting to see the next performance. You, of course, are welcome to remain but we want everyone to have a great view of the performance they came to see.

Out of respect for the performers and the audience, please turn off your cell phone ringer and take calls outside of the performance area.

 Also, have your kids please bring lots of loose change for donations. There is no cover but there is a free will donation. As mentioned before: a little money goes a long way and all funds raised go directly to the orphans.

Have lots of fun!

The Art, Music and Fundraising event aka, Carnival will be taking place this Friday at John Harbors on Main St. (Please see below)

Since a large turnout is expected the following is suggested:

Please do not "camp out" at tables. There are many acts and family members and friends will want to see that act. We ask that when the act you came to see if over please give your table to somone else who is waiting to see the next performance. You, of course, are welcome to remain but we want everyone to have a great view of the perrormance they came to see.

Out of respect for the performers and the audience, please turn off your cell phone ringer and take calls outside of the performance area.

 Also, have your kids please bring lots of loose change for donations. There is no cover but there is a free will donation. As mentioned before: a little money goes a long way and all funds raised go directly to the orphans.

Have lots of fun!

Celebrate Art, Music, and Your Blessings Friday evening, November 7^th,     6 -10pm

John Harbors W16521 Main St.              

This event, sponsored by the Valley View PTA and a Menomonee Falls family, will raise money to begin and sustain a meal program for the hundreds of orphaned children in Mwika Tanzania, Africa

  
This is a family friendly, smoke free, environment. Silent auction for artwork donated by children from our community and Africa.  There will be raffles and activities for everyone.

Music by local musicians and talent

• Accompany of Kids - The One and Only
• Main Street Song N' Dance troupe - The New Kids in Town
• Emma Bublitz - Pianist
• John Petty - Folksinger extraordinaire
• Thomas Jefferson's Brass Quintet - by Lonna Schickert
• Christine Zawlocki - Pianist
• Lonely Hearts - Beatles Tribute Band
• Jackson Shepard - 12 yr. old guitar wiz kid
• Those 4 Guyz - Barbershop Quartet
• Tabia Nicholas - Principal TJ/Gospel Singer
• The HasBeens - Ted Klumb, Rod Turner,  Brian Leahy (Leahy's Luck & not a has been-yet

 AOK aka, Accompany of Kids will be performing at the Art and Music Social Fundraiser at John Harbors - See below.

John Shull is the wonderful Artistic Director who started the Accompany of Kids (affectionately know as AOK) 21-years-ago.  His own four children have been in the group as well as hundreds of other children. 

Currently, AOK has about 100 kids (from several communities) in rehearsals right now for their Holiday Show which you can see at Menomonee Falls North Junior High on the weekend of December 13th and 14th.  Times are 1:00, 4:00 and 7:00 PM on Saturday and 2:00 PM on Sunday.  AOK have been given the Honor of being named the Musical Ambassadors of Menomonee Falls.   

The Accompany of Kids is a nonprofit agency that depends on the generosity of many supporters.  They are looking for Corporate Sponsors so if you know of any companies that support the arts, please have them contact this organization.  The Accompany of Kids would like to thank the Menomonee Falls Rotary Club for their recent generous donation.  AOK will also be having a fundraiser at Barnes & Noble at Brookfield Square on Friday, December 5th.  AOK will get a percentage of sales for that day as well as performing at the store throughout the evening hours.  So, do your holiday shopping and help donate to the Accompany of Kids!  AOK offers programs such as Crescendo, Celebrate and AOK for anyone ages 5 through 20, so if you know of any kids who would enjoy being a part of this group or if you are looking to book some entertainment give AOK a call! 

 Celebrate Art, Music, and Your Blessings Friday evening, November 7^th,     6 -10pm

John Harbors W16521 Main St.              

This event, sponsored by the Valley View PTA and a Menomonee Falls family, will raise money to begin and sustain a meal program for the hundreds of orphaned children in Mwika Tanzania, Africa

  
This is a family friendly, smoke free, environment. Silent auction for artwork donated by children from our community and Africa.  There will be raffles and activities for everyone.

Music by local musicians and talent

• Accompany of Kids - The One and Only
• Main Street Song N' Dance troupe - The New Kids in Town
• Emma Bublitz - Pianist
• John Petty - Folksinger extraordinaire
• Thomas Jefferson's Brass Quintet - by Lonna Schickert
• Christine Zawlocki - Pianist
• Lonely Hearts - Beatles Tribute Band
• Jackson Sheperd - 12 yr. old guitar wiz kid
• Those 4 Guyz - Barbershop Quartet
• Tabia Nicholas - Principal TJ/Gospel Singer
• The HasBeens - Ted Klumb, Rod Turner,  Brian Leahy (Leahy's Luck & not a has been-yet