What’s Happening This Month?


Upcoming Events

🎨 Art@Lunch πŸ–ŒοΈ

πŸ“… October 6, 2026 (TUE)

πŸͺ₯πŸŒ€ Project #2: Pipe cleaners (TK, K & 3)

🫢 We need volunteers**!


✨ Family Photo Days πŸ“Έ

#1 πŸ“… October 4, 2026 (SUN) | πŸ•’ 9 am – 1 pm

πŸ“ The Arlen Studio Collective, 31364 Via Colinas Bldg. 16 Suite 105, WLV

#2 πŸ“… October 10, 2026 (SAT) | πŸ•’ 1 – 6 pm

πŸ“ Old Meadows Park, 1600 Marview Dr., T.O.

βœ”οΈ 15-minute session; choose in-studio or outdoors

βœ”οΈ $160 per session

πŸ’΅ 50% goes to MATES!

✨ Limited spots available — reserve yours today!

Step 1: Sign up for a time slot!

Step 2:  Pay to hold your reservation after you sign up



πŸ‘• MATES Marketplace πŸ›οΈπŸ·οΈ

πŸ“… October 13, 2026 (TUE)

πŸ•’ 1 – 2 pm

πŸ“ Near the flagpole

🎈 Purchase gently used MATES clothing at a fraction of the price! 🏷️


✨ Kind Campaign Assembly πŸ™β€οΈ

πŸ“… October 14, 2026 (WED)

βœ“ 4th & 5th Grade students

βœ“ Bring awareness and healing to the negative and lasting effects of bullying πŸ«Άβ€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή


🌎 Language@Lunch πŸ’¬

πŸ“… October 16, 2026 (FRI)

πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Lesson #3: GERMAN (ALL GRADES)

🫢 We need volunteers**!


πŸŒ™πŸˆβ€β¬› Fall Book Fair Week πŸŽƒπŸ‘»

πŸ“… October 19 – 23 (MON – FRI)

πŸ•’ TBA

πŸ“ MATES Library

βœ“ More info coming! 😎

🫢 We need volunteers**!


πŸ˜‹ Restaurant Days/Nights πŸ”βœ¨

πŸ“… October 20, 2026 (TUE)

πŸ•’ 10:30 am- 9 pm

πŸ“ The Stand, WLV πŸ”

βœ“ 20% of your food & beverage purchase goes back to MATES 😎

βœ“ Dine-in, take-out, online, or The Stand App

βœ“ Enter coupon code MATES at checkout or show the flyer at the register


✨πŸ₯° Come Chat with Veronica & Lori β˜•πŸ«Ά

πŸ“… October 23, 2026 (FRI)

πŸ•’ 8:30 – 9:30 am

πŸ“ Five07 Coffee (Arboles)

βœ“ Join us to chat, listen, or just hang out! 🀩


🎬🍿 Family Movie Night ✨

πŸ“… October 23, 2026 (FRI)

πŸ•’ 6 – 9 pm

πŸ“ MATES lower field

πŸŸ‘πŸ‘€πŸŸ¦πŸš“πŸ¦ŠπŸ°πŸŒΏβœ¨

πŸŽ₯ Kids will vote for the feature film on Friday, October 9!

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Bring the family, a blanket, & snacks! 🧸πŸ₯¨

🍿 Freshly popped popcorn provided. 🎈

🧺 Dinner available for presale. More info coming soon. ✨

🎬 This is a free family event. ❌ NO STUDENT DROP-OFF.


πŸŽƒπŸ‘» Halloween Parade / Free Dress Day* πŸŽ‰

πŸ“… October 30, 2026 (FRI)

πŸ•’ TBD

πŸ“ MATES lower field

βœ“ More info coming! 😎


✨ Concert Series 🎀🎢

πŸ“… TBA

πŸ•’ TBA

πŸ“ MATES MPR

βœ“ More info coming! 😎


Past Events

❀️ Direct Donation Drive 🫢

πŸ“… August 23 (SUN) – October 2, 2026 (FRI)

🫢 Our GOAL is 100% PARTICIPATION!!! 🫢

βœ“ Your donation directly improves the student experience at MATES! ❀️ 🧑 πŸ’› πŸ’š πŸ’™ πŸ’œ

βœ“ Donations are tax-deductible and can be made online or by dropping off a check in the MATES office.

βœ“ Tax ID # 45-5538529

βœ“ Read FAQs


✨ Director’s Dialogue πŸ‘₯

πŸ“… October 2, 2026 (FRI)

πŸ•’ Right after drop off

πŸ“ MATES MPR

βœ“ More info coming! 😎


πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈβ˜€οΈ Mindfulness @ MATES 🌿

πŸ“… October 1, 2026 (THU)

πŸ•’ 8 am

πŸ“ MATES upper blacktop

βœ“ NEW PROGRAM! 😎

βœ“ We will meet for deep breaths, and a trio of poses, reflecting on a MATES CORE VALUE. πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ

βœ“ This month, we are focusing on being RESPONSIBLE with our words and actions. πŸ™

βœ“ ALL ARE WELCOME! ❀️


* MATES Event
** Volunteers must have a volunteer packet approved and on file with the MATES front office

I am. You are. WE ARE MCN!

Many hands make light work.

Join us for the success of all our MCN Events!

Questions? Contact us: hello@matesmcn.net

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