It Is Almost Showtime!!

I am so excited to see all the hard work coming together for The Dog Who Saved The Nutcracker. 

The Following are the Performances Dates & Time

Friday, November 30^th at 7:30 pm

Saturday, December 1^st at 7:30 pm

Sunday, December 2^nd at 2:30 pm

Friday, December 7^th at 7:30 pm

Saturday, December 8^th at 7:30 pm

Sunday, December 8^th at 2:30 pm

 

To purchase your tickets go to http://www.whartonplazatheatre.org/  

 We are looking forward to seeing each of you at The Plaza Theatre.

Candy Haystacks

Ingredients
11-ounce bag of butterscotch chips/morsels (2 cups)
1 cup of creamy peanut butter
8-ounce can of salted peanuts and/or cashew nuts (1 1/2 cups)
5-ounce can of chow mein noodles (2 1/2 cups)
 

Directions

1. Mix butterscotch chips and peanut butter together in a large, microwave-safe bowl.

2. Microwave this mixture at 50% power for 5 minutes.  Set timer at 1-minute

intervals; take bowl out of oven and stir after every minute, until chips are melted.

3. Add nuts and noodles to melted chips and peanut butter mixture.  Stir until

all are coated.

4. Drop mixture by tablespoons on baking sheets (making haystacks) that have

been lined with waxed paper.

5. Place baking sheets with candy in refrigerator to “set” for 15-20 minutes.

6. Enjoy- -and store leftovers in refrigerator or in airtight containers at room

temperature.

7. This recipe makes approximately 3 dozen candy haystacks.

 

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS

Short, soft & flexible costume accessories

Avoid trick-or-treating alone

Fasten reflective tape to costumes & bags

Examine all treats before eating them

Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating

Always test make-up in a small area first

Look both ways before crossing the street

Lower your risk of injury by staying alert

Only walk on sidewalks or the far edge of the road

Wear well-fitting masks, costumes & shoes

Eat only factory-wrapped treats

Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult

Never walk near lit candles

Www.cdc.gov

 

It's All coming Together

It's all coming together for The Dog Who Saved "The Nutcracker." Some great kids auditioned for parts in the musical; the casting is now being completed will be posted this week. I am blessed to have so many talented individuals be a part of this excting project with me. I want to say "Thank You" for all the love and support of my many Friends. I can't wait for opening night on Friday, November 30th!

Scout's Fun Fruit Dip

I hope everyone has had a great start to the new school year. I want to share with you a super after-school snack that I know you will love.

Fun Fruit Dip

1 Jar Marshmallow Creme

1 Tub Whipped Cream Cheese

1/4 Cup Strawberry Jam

Simply mix all the ingredients in a medium bowl, and serve with your favorite fruit slices.

This yummy snack will give just the "pick-me-up" you need!

Love,

Scout

Scout, The Dog Who Saved "The Nutcracker"

Open auditions for The Dog Who Saved "The Nutcracker" will be held Sunday, September 9, and Tuesday, September 11, 6:00 p.m., at the Plaza Theatre in Wharton.  Performances will be November 30, December 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9, 2012. 

The World Premiere of this new musical is based on Wharton author Marilyn Sebesta's charming children's book, Scout, The Dog Who Saved "The Nutcracker;" it includes delightful original music by Houston composer Suzanne Davis Marion, as well as traditional dance music from The Nutcracker.  Candyce Byrne adapted the book to the stage production, which will be directed by Amber Barbee.

Susanna lives in a small town much like Wharton with her parents, her brother Charley and her best pal Scout, a lovable but clumsy chocolate-brown Labrador retriever.  Scout joins Susznna and Charley and their friends in ballet class, getting ready for the town's first-ever production of The Nutcracker.  Mice from the neighboring feed store invade the dress rehearsal looking for the Mouse King; Scout's clever response earns her a starring role in the show. 

Part of the proceeds of this production will benefit Wharton County S.P.O.T. (Stray Pet Outreach Team), a volunteer animal rescue organization.  Roles are available for adults and youth ages 7 and older.  For more information and updates, go to www.whartonplazatheatre.org. 

Wharton Plaza Theatre

You Know What I Mean

How many of you can tell exactly what your dog is thinking, with just a bark or certain wag of the tail?  This is a special language between man and man’s best friend that only they understand.  It could be as simple as the change in a bark.  When someone arrives at your home and when the dog wants a snack, the bark is noticeably different.  I have one friend that can tell her mom that she needs to go outside with just a paw.  The tail of a dog says so much if you just pay attention.  When your dogs’ tails are going crazy when you get home, you know they are excited to see you.  When their tails start swinging after you ask them a question, you know that means “yes”.  Don’t forget to pay attention to the eyes.  They show you that they are listening to hear and understand everything that you are saying.  It is amazing how great of a conversation you can have with a creature that does not speak a traditional word at all.  Listen to what your best friend has to say--you will be amazed!!  Love…Scout!!