 Homeschool HUB Weekly News--March 27Homeschool HUB phone: (269)362-0651 email: homeschoolhub@yahoo.com website: www.hshub.org Editor: Annette Ernsperger The information below is offered to you as a service. Please research and decide for yourself the value to your family. The Homeschool HUB does not endorse any programs or services other than those offered at the Homeschool HUB resource center. Send information to be added to the update no later than the Thursday before the week you want it to appear: homeschoolhub@yahoo.com ON THE CALENDAR: Details for the following events are on the calendar at: www.calendar.yahoo.com/homeschoolhub Mar. 31--Homeschool hangout, Clay Firehouse Youth center, 2-4 pm, free Apr. 3--Homeschool bowling, 1:00, Strikes and Spares, Mishawaka, $5 Apr. 4--Home Depot kids program, 9:00, free HERE'S THE BUZZ: 1) Biblical archaeology lecture 2) Drivers education classes 3) Stage performance 4) Poetry contest 5) Homeschool Hangout And LAST BUT NOT LEAST: classified ads and links of interest at the end of your weekly news. 1) Next week there's a great educational opportunity coming up at Andrews University. Admission is free and open to the public. Randy is a fun and dynamic speaker -- you won't want to miss this. Randall Younker will present, "Forgotten Treasures of Biblical Archaeology," on Monday, March 30, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary Chapel at Andrews University. We live in a time when secular media often seems to suggest archaeology has, at best, little to do with Biblical history or, at worst, outright contradicts history. However, a review of archaeological finds from the Holy Lands over the last 150 years, shows there have been a large number of significant, even dramatic discoveries directly relating to the people, places and events mentioned in the Bible. Since these discoveries have been reported over a century and a half as isolated finds, their significance and full impact have been lost on both scholarship and the lay public. However, when these discoveries are viewed together they provide a rather stunning picture of the historical accuracy of the Biblical story. This presentation will help us "rediscover" some of these "forgotten treasures" of the Bible. For more information, contact the Horn Museum at 269-471-3273. Directions: (From Niles via the bypass) Take the second Berrien Springs exit (Old 31 or MI 139) and turn right at the stop sign. Turn left into Andrews University (when you see the main AU entrance) Turn right at the circle, and make a quick left into the Seminary parking lot The Seminary building is right in front of you. Enter the building. Go up a half flight of stairs and follow the halls to the opposite end of the building. There you will see the chapel. 2) Driver's education classes: Express Driving School in Edwardsburg is offering a $100 discount per student if a minimum of 6 students enroll. We already have 3 students ready to go. Even if you live in Niles or Buchanan, consider these classes as carpooling can be discussed. Classes begin in May. Call Donnelda for all the details and to sign up: 269-683-2372. 3) News from Diane Day: I will be reserving seats for our group for the 2009/2010 theatre season which promises to be a family friendly line up of at least 1 old favorite. Check back for updates. Dessert theatre at Bethel will be performing "Dearly Beloved". It will take place in July. I will be getting back with details. I will not be reserving seats for this performance. 4) April is poetry month! MEET ME AT THE CORNER, Virtual Field Trips for Kids (www.meetmeatthecorner.org) and award-winning poet and children's book author, Darren Sardelli, (www.laughalotpoetry.com) want to celebrate with poems for our four-legged friends. Do you have a cat, dog, mouse, hamster, gerbil or any other type of pet you feel poetic about? Put your thoughts and feelings into a poem and submit with a photo of your pet. The winning poem and pet's photo will be highlighted in a MEET ME AT THE CORNER video podcast during 2009. (See rules and regulations below for prizes and details). One grand prize winner in each category will receive a prize package worth $50.00. Two runners-up in each category (ages 7 to 9) and (10 to 12) will receive a $25 gift package provided by on-line pet supply provider Drs. Foster and Smith (www.DrsFosterSmith.com). RULES & REGULATIONS The poetry contest is open to children 7-12. Each poem must be an original work. (Only one poem per child, please.) Your poem about your pet may be of any length and in any style about your pet. Each poem must be titled and submitted with a photo of your pet. Poems may be submitted in one of two categories: ages 7-9 or ages 10-12. Each poem entered must be submitted on a separate sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" paper. Typed entries are preferred. On the back of the poem, include contestant's full name, address, phone number, email, age and category. Poems will not be returned and become the property of MEET ME AT THE CORNER, Virtual Field Trips for Kids. DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2009 All entries must be sent to: MEET ME AT THE CORNER PAWS FOR POETRY CONTEST 1710 First Avenue P.O. Box 283 New York, NY 10128 PRIZES One grand-prize winner in each category will receive a prize package worth $50 from Drs. Foster & Smith, an online catalog for pet supplies. Two runners-up in each category (ages 7 to 9) and (ages 10 to 12) will receive a $25 gift package provided by on-line pet supply provider Drs. Foster & Smith. Entries will be judged for theme, originality, creativity, and artistic quality. Winning poems in each category will be highlighted in a video podcast for MEET ME AT THE CORNER, Virtual Field Trips for Kids during 2009. 5) If you haven't tried the Homeschool Hangout, this would be the week to check it out! It's drama week and anyone that wants to do a little skit is welcome. It should be a hoot! Contact Anne for more info: annebjj@comcast.net or 574-271-2733. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TOTAL RECALL (These items will run until their pertinent information expires) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CLASSIFIEDS Have something for sale, free or trade? Advertise here! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LAST BUT NOT LEAST--LINKS OF INTEREST (links do not imply endorsement): Virtual field trip to cheese factory: http://www.vellacheese.com/pages/tour/ Life as an apprentice or cabinboy in the 1700's: http://www.winterthur.org/kids/introduction.asp Free lessons in the arts: http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/teach/les.cfm Do you have any favorite websites? Send them to us and we'll share them! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DISCLAIMERS: While the Homeschool HUB believes that these events or opportunities may be of value to home educators, announcements do not constitute an endorsement by the Homeschool HUB, or its Board of Directors. It is the responsibility of individual parents to determine the appropriateness of any event or opportunity for their children. Participation in any event is voluntary and the participant assumes complete responsibility and liability for themselves, their family, anyone accompanying them, and their personal property. |
Saturday, March 28, 2009
HUB weekly news-March 27
Friday, March 20, 2009
HUB weekly news-March 20
Homeschool HUB Weekly News--March 20 Homeschool HUB phone: (269)362-0651 email: homeschoolhub@yahoo.com website: www.hshub.org Editor: Annette Ernsperger The information below is offered to you as a service. Please research and decide for yourself the value to your family. The Homeschool HUB does not endorse any programs or services other than those offered at the Homeschool HUB resource center. Send information to be added to the update no later than the Thursday before the week you want it to appear: homeschoolhub@yahoo.com ON THE CALENDAR: Details for the following events are on the calendar at: www.calendar.yahoo.com/homeschoolhub Mar. 24--Homeschool hangout, Clay Firehouse Youth center, 2-4 pm, free Mar. 27--Ice hockey, Ice Box in South Bend, 10:00, $5 Mar. 27--Homeschool bowling, 1:00, Strikes and Spares, Mishawaka, $5 HERE'S THE BUZZ: 1) Safety Day 2) JEWEL's club 3) Stage performance 4) March mentoring and cultural expo And LAST BUT NOT LEAST: classified ads and links of interest at the end of your weekly news. 1) The American Red Cross of Greater Kalamazoo is offering a Home School Safety Day for children of all ages on Friday, May 1, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This event will take place in Kalamazoo . Home School Day will include structured activities for individuals 5 yrs and older. For more information, contact: 2) The JEWEL's (Juniors Exploring, Wonderful, Earth Sciences and Lapidary Arts) will have their first meeting on Wed., March 25th, from 3:00-4:30 at the home of Valerie Boruff. If your student has a favorite rock or fossil, we would love for them to bring it to show or share information about it. Students will meet one another and the Merit Badge Program will be explained. Students 10 years and older may be dropped off for pickup again at 4:30, but we ask that students under age 10 be accompanied by an adult at all times. Any questions about the JEWEL group or need for directions, can be sent to Valerie. Cordelia Tomasino and Valerie Boruff 1260 Mossy Ln. Mishawaka, IN 46544 vboruff@gmail.com valerie.boruff@yahoo.com 3) News from Diane Day: Thoroughly Modern Millie will be playing at Bethel College March 26, 27, & 28. Bethel College will not be doing a school field trip matinee for this play. They have offered a discount to home schoolers for their Saturday matinee on March 28 at 2 pm. Adults will be $10 and students $5. That is $5 off the regular adult admission and $8 off the regular student admission. Thoroughly Modern Millie is set in the 20's and is about a girl who goes to New York City looking for excitement, fame and fortune. She sets her sights on marrying money but learns that it is not what life is about. There is at least one scene that depicts a bar and drinking so keep that in mind. No seats have been reserved. Please contact Bethel directly for this play: 574-257-3425. I will be reserving seats for our group for the 2009/2010 theatre season which promises to be a family friendly line up of at least 1 old favorite. Check back for updates. Dessert theatre at Bethel will be performing "Dearly Beloved" It will take place in July. I will be getting back with details. I will not be reserving seats for this performance. 4) Looking for something fun to do on Saturday March 21st? The Mentoring Collaborative of Southwest Michigan is sponsoring "March Mentoring Expo" at the main stage area near door #4 of Orchards Mall in Benton Harbor on March 21, 2009 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Adults, families, teens and children are invited to learn and experience different cultures and the magic of mentoring. Featured Educational Entertainment will be Michigan State University 's Pilipino American Student Society (PASS) and friends who will be performing and teaching cultural dances as well as hosting a variety of games. Crafts will be provided by the Whirlpool Asian Community where you can learn about other cultures by doing crafts like calligraphy and origami. Local mentoring organizations will have booths with information on how to become a mentor or how to apply to have a mentor. A limited number of booths are still available for mentoring organizations or schools with tutoring/mentoring programs to join in this event. This program is made possible by a Meijers/Mentor Michigan grant and the Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TOTAL RECALL (These items will run until their pertinent information expires) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CLASSIFIEDS Gail Bliss has a friend from church that has a dark brown up-right piano with bench for sale for $85.00. Their names are Gene & Hannah Devlin and you may reach them at 574-849-7646. Have something for sale, free or trade? Advertise here! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LAST BUT NOT LEAST--LINKS OF INTEREST (links do not imply endorsement): Spring crafts and activities: http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/spring/ Looking for a family hobby? Try letterboxing: http://letterboxing.org/ Do you have any favorite websites? Send them to us and we'll share them! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DISCLAIMERS: While the Homeschool HUB believes that these events or opportunities may be of value to home educators, announcements do not constitute an endorsement by the Homeschool HUB, or its Board of Directors. It is the responsibility of individual parents to determine the appropriateness of any event or opportunity for their children. Participation in any event is voluntary and the participant assumes complete responsibility and liability for themselves, their family, anyone accompanying them, and their personal property. |
Friday, March 6, 2009
HUB weekly update
| Homeschool HUB Weekly News--March 6 Homeschool HUB phone: (269)362-0651 email: homeschoolhub@yahoo.com website: www.hshub.org Editor: Annette Ernsperger The information below is offered to you as a service. Please research and decide for yourself the value to your family. The Homeschool HUB does not endorse any programs or services other than those offered at the Homeschool HUB resource center. Send information to be added to the update no later than the Thursday before the week you want it to appear: homeschoolhub@yahoo.com ON THE CALENDAR: Details for the following events are on the calendar at: www.calendar.yahoo.com/homeschoolhub Mar. 10--Homeschool hangout, Clay Firehouse Youth center, 2-4 pm, free Mar. 13--Ice hockey, Ice Box in South Bend, 10:00, $5 Mar. 13--Homeschool bowling, 1:00, Strikes and Spares, Mishawaka, $5 HERE'S THE BUZZ: 1) Oops 2) Conference reminder 3) Stage performance 4) Art classes 5) Homeschool prom 6) Class at the Fort St. Joseph Museum 7) Michiana Homeschool Drama Group And LAST BUT NOT LEAST: classified ads and links of interest at the end of your weekly news. See the FYI section near the bottom! 1) Due to some minor housekeeping changes in our contact lists (and a small miscommunication), a number of you were not receiving the weekly updates. We apologize and now have it all straightened out. If anyone has any other weekly update issues, please don't hesitate to contact us: homeschoolhub@yahoo.com. 2) MARK YOUR CALENDAR! We hope you'll consider attending the South Bend Regional Homeschool Convention at Bethel College. Convention Dates: March 13 & 14. Keynote Speaker: Steve Demme. Steve and his wife Sandra have been married for over 29 years. They have been blessed with four children: Isaac, 28; Ethan, 26; Joseph, 23; and Johnny, 21. With God's help, they have all been home educated. Steve addresses a variety of topics at homeschool conferences to encourage parents in their God-given responsibilities of raising and training their children for His glory. His desire is to understand God's word and practice it, beginning in the home. As a former math teacher who has taught all levels of math in public, private, and Christian schools, Steve is also the author and founder of Math-U-See. He will be presenting both days. Doors Open: Friday-Vendor Hall 5:30-7:15p.m. Opening Session 7:30-9:00p.m. Saturday-Vendor Hall 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Opening Session 9:30 a.m. We are planning 30+ vendors and 15 workshops to help encourage, inform and inspire your homeschool. On Saturday, there will also be a variety of sessions by professional speakers and vendors as well as one about kid's cryptology taught by Bethel's Rob Myers, Ph.D., assistant professor of mathematics and department chair. Pre-registration rates start at $8 for both days, family and one day rates are also available. Please go to http://sbhomeschoolconvention.com for full details and registration form. We don't want anyone to not participate due to financial need so please contact us if you'd like to be a volunteer and get in free in exchange or feel free to shop the vendor hall Saturday from 3-5 for free. 3) News from Diane Day: Thoroughly Modern Millie will be playing at Bethel College March 26, 27, & 28. Bethel College will not be doing a school field trip matinee for this play. They have offered a discount to home schoolers for their Saturday matinee on March 28 at 2 pm. Adults will be $10 and students $5. That is $5 off the regular adult admission and $8 off the regular student admission. Thoroughly Modern Millie is set in the 20's and is about a girl who goes to New York City looking for excitement, fame and fortune. She sets her sights on marrying money but learns that it is not what life is about. There is at least one scene that depicts a bar and drinking so keep that in mind. No seats have been reserved. Please contact Bethel directly for this play: 574-257-3425. I will be reserving seats for our group for the 2009/2010 theatre season which promises to be a family friendly line up of at least 1 old favorite. Check back for updates. Dessert theatre at Bethel will be performing "Dearly Beloved" It will take place in July. I will be getting back with details. I will not be reserving seats for this performance. 4) Just a reminder that we are taking signups for the Styles of Art classes which will begin on the week of March 17. That's only two weeks away! So if you are interested, please contact me as soon as possible: 574-271-8069. Looking forward to great spring classes. Gloria Seitz Art Instructor 5) Spring Prom, Saturday, May 2 If you are interested in attending the spring prom, mark the date of May 2nd on your calendar. Plans will be finalized soon. It is our hope to create a fun evening for high schoolers in a safe environment. We are currently planning the menu for the dinner. Yes—food will be part of the night! We will also have music for dancing, games, and maybe some giveaways. No date is needed—come with friends if you want and yes, dads can be the dates, too. This event will be open to other homeschool groups in the area. It will be held at Evangel Heights United Methodist Church at 114 N. Ironwood, South Bend, and ticket cost is $20 for an individual. Pictures will be offered that night as well. Look for even more details (such as exact times and menu) later. Please mail your payment for tickets to Dana DoBrodt, 58896 Elm Rd., Mishawaka, IN 46544. Checks should be made out to The Christian HOME, and your payment must be postmarked by April 20th. If you have questions please email me (Dana) after March 8th at hiddeneagles@att.net. 6) There is a great program coming up at Fort St. Joseph Museum in Niles for homeschoolers on Monday, March 16, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Travel and Entertainment program features Dan Lemonier, a storyteller and entertainer who will present "The Tails of the Rails". After his presentation, railroad history hunts and crafts will take place in the museum. $3 per child, no charge for adults. Pre-registration is required as seating is limited, so register today! 7) Michiana Homeschool Drama Group presents: "Trials of Faith" and "Finding God's Will". Go back in time to the 1st century A.D., and experience with us the life of the apostle Paul. Michiana Homeschool Drama Group, under the direction of the Academy of Arts, presents "Trials of Faith" on March 14th at 2:30 PM at Granger MIssionary Church. Tickets are on sale now, $5 per person or $20 per family (immediate family only). Get your tickets from your favorite MHDG actor, or call Deb or Rebekah Barrows at 574-288-0394. Tickets will also be available at the door. Have you ever wondered how to find God's will? Come explore with us as Michiana Homeschool Drama Group, under the direction of the Academy of Arts, presents "Finding God's Will", a musical, on Friday March 13th at 7 P.M. at Granger Missionary Church. Tickets are on sale now, $5 per person or $20 per family (immediate family only). Get your tickets from your favorite MHDG actor, or call Deb or Rebekah Barrows at 288-0394. Tickets will also be available at the door. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FYI--HOMESCHOOLERS IN THE NEWS Homeschooler Among Top Contestants on TV Show According to a recent article in the Arizona Republic written about Scottsdale resident Scott MacIntyre, "just everything about [Scott] is remarkable." At least that is what his former piano teacher from Arizona State University will tell you. Born almost completely blind, Scott was homeschooled and began training in classical piano at age 5. He also plays the guitar and drums and is an exceptionally gifted singer/songwriter. After starting college at 14 years old, he graduated from Arizona State University at age 19, summa cum laude, with a bachelor's degree in piano performance, and was nominated by the College of Fine Arts as the outstanding graduate. Scott is a recipient of the Fulbright Scholarship to the United Kingdom where he obtained his master's degree in performance studies from the Royal College of Music and Royal Holloway University of London. Scott, his mother and two siblings, Katelyn and Todd, have performed together in a vocal ensemble, the MacIntyre Family Singers. Their mother Carole, who has home educated her three children for 19 years through highschool, is herself a student of piano, voice, flute, and guitar. As an independant musician, Scott has traveled to cities in North America and Europe for performances and frequently donates performances for conventions, churches, charities, and stadium athletic events. With all of these accomplishments (including many more not listed here), Scott can easily be considered a success by anyone's standards. But as a homeschooled graduate, Scott is a shining example of a young person who is taking the education and training given to him by his parents and using it to make a difference in the culture. Currently Scott is one of the top 36 contestants on FOX's television program American Idol. A singing competition airing on Fox, American Idol seeks to discover the best new or upcoming singer in the country through a series of nationwide auditions. A panel of judges give critiques of each contestant's performance. In the later stages of competition, the American public decides the outcomes by telephone voting. One of 12 individuals competing on the program, Scott stands out not just because of his incredible talent, but also due to his character and Christian testimony. HSLDA would like to commend his desire to use these accomplishments to honor God in the commercial music industry. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TOTAL RECALL (These items will run until their pertinent information expires) 1) Here is a chance to go to dress rehearsals for professional plays, operas, dance performances, etc for only $10. All over in Detroit, on Friday afternoons. Brundibar Dress Rehearsal Fri, Mar 20, 11:00 AM The Elixir of Love Dress Rehearsal Fri, March 27, 10:00 AM For information on each performance visit: www.motopera.org Tickets are $10 each. Please include an additional $1 PER ORDER (not per ticket!) to cover the cost of mailing the seating voucher from my house to yours. Deadline for ordering tickets is 15 days before each performance. That gives me time to place the order, receive the seating vouchers in the mail, and then mail them out to each family. Be sure to include your address with your payment so I can mail your seating voucher to you! I try to get the vouchers to everyone by the Monday or Tuesday before the performance. Seating is first-come first-serve. Paypal: Kimberly@mazepath.com Checks: Kimberly Hooper, 29898 Beacontree, Farmington Hills, MI 48331 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CLASSIFIEDS Have something for sale, free or trade? Advertise here! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LAST BUT NOT LEAST--LINKS OF INTEREST (links do not imply endorsement): The science of weather, for kids: http://www.weatherwizkids.com Pasta factory virtual tour: http://www.homefires.com/click?pasta Free online Spanish lessons and games: http://www.onlinefreespanish.com/ Do you have any favorite websites? Send them to us and we'll share them! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DISCLAIMERS: While the Homeschool HUB believes that these events or opportunities may be of value to home educators, announcements do not constitute an endorsement by the Homeschool HUB, or its Board of Directors. It is the responsibility of individual parents to determine the appropriateness of any event or opportunity for their children. Participation in any event is voluntary and the participant assumes complete responsibility and liability for themselves, their family, anyone accompanying them, and their personal property. |
Sunday, March 1, 2009
HUB weekly news-Feb. 27
| Homeschool HUB Weekly News--Feb. 27 Homeschool HUB phone: (269)362-0651 email: homeschoolhub@yahoo.com website: www.hshub.org Editor: Annette Ernsperger The information below is offered to you as a service. Please research and decide for yourself the value to your family. The Homeschool HUB does not endorse any programs or services other than those offered at the Homeschool HUB resource center. Send information to be added to the update no later than the Thursday before the week you want it to appear: homeschoolhub@yahoo.com ON THE CALENDAR: Details for the following events are on the calendar at: www.calendar.yahoo.com/homeschoolhub Mar. 3--Homeschool hangout, Clay Firehouse Youth center, 2-4 pm, free Mar. 6--Homeschool bowling, 1:00, Strikes and Spares, Mishawaka, $5 Mar. 7--Mishawaka Home Depot kids program, 9:00, free HERE'S THE BUZZ: 1) Michigan Home Education conference 2) Stage performance 3) County Park offerings 4) Wildcats volleyball 5) Homeschool prom 6) Beginning sports classes 7) Rock club 8) Michiana Homeschool Drama Group 9) South Bend Regional Homeschool conference And LAST BUT NOT LEAST: classified ads and links of interest at the end of your weekly news! Item in Classifieds this week. 1) ANNOUNCING...The 26th Annual Michigan Home Education Convention hosted by INCH - Information Network for Christian Homes May 15 & 16, 2009 at the Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48933 We're excited to announce INCREDIBLE "Early Bird" savings when you register for this year's convention by March 15, 2009! Visit www.inch.org to read all about it, download the registration packet, or register online. Then, mark your calendar & tell all of your homeschooling friends... And we'll look forward to seeing you in May at Michigan's largest Homeschool EVENT of the YEAR! EXTREMELY AFFORDABLE NEW FAMILY RATES... Convention pricing has been changed in an effort to make this year's convention as economical and family-friendly as possible. With the family pass, for less than the cost of one more individual you can bring not only your spouse, but all of your children age 13 & up, and interested grandparents, too. Register by March 15 to get the best rates!! WE HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN THE CHILDREN... New this year is the location of our Children's Conference for kids ages 5 to 12: On-site at the Lansing Center! Children's programming will be provided throughout the convention, with activities, crafts, games, stage presentations, and music just for them! HIGHLIGHTING THREE KEY REASONS WE HOMESCHOOL... We have three keynote speakers this year: Todd Wilson, the 'Family Man' speaking on FAMILY, Kathie Morrissey of the Courtship Connection & Character Corner, speaking on FAITH, and Chris Klicka from HSLDA, speaking on FREEDOM! 60+ WORKSHOP SESSIONS... Whether you are brand-new to homeschooling or are an experienced veteran, there will be incredible opportunities for encouragement, instruction and inspiration! We're honored to have a truly outstanding roster of speakers who will lead more than 60 seminars & workshops. You're sure to find numerous sessions that will be helpful and applicable for your family! HUGE EXHIBIT HALL... We invite you to come and enjoy shopping for curriculum and other great homeschooling products in our Exhibit Hall, offering 12 hours of shopping and featuring over 100 different vendors from around the country! This provides a great opportunity to examine curriculum close-up and ask any questions you may have. You're sure to find some great bargains, and will save on shipping costs, too. REASONABLY-PRICED ACCOMMODATIONS (WHO CAN BEAT FREE?!?)... We've arranged for discounted rates at 6 different hotels in town, plus a campground and FREE Host Homes! If you're coming from out of town and struggling with the costs of lodging, we'd like to offer to host you in the home of a Lansing-area homeschooling family. Read more at our website. MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS... We're so excited about new features at the INCH Convention designed especially with young adults in mind! Join us for a Homeschool Alumni Forum, numerous workshops just for teens, and a special recognition of the Michigan Homeschool Graduating Class of 2009! [NOTE: Families preparing to graduate your son or daughter this year... PLEASE COME and bring along your graduate!] Forward this email to a Friend! REGISTER NOW...www.inch.org Looking forward to meeting many of you in May, Mike and Kim Winter, INCH Coordinators 2) Thoroughly Modern Millie will be playing at Bethel College March 26, 27, & 28. I am checking to see if there will be a school matinee at a reduced rate. I will report back. Mark the dates. 3) Learn to Fish like Tom Sawyer at Ferrettie Baugo Creek County Park On Saturday, March 28, 2009 children and adults alike will have the opportunity to create fishing poles from tree limbs and twine! Join St. Joseph County Park staff from 1 to 3pm at Ferrettie/Baugo Creek County Park, in Osceola, for the Rustic Fishing Pole program. Participants will build old fashioned fishing poles similar to those made by the early pioneers, and participants will test their skills capturing carp, bass, or bluegill. Bait is provided. Bring the family out to learn old fishing traditions, and make a sustainable craft! The fee for the workshop is $5 per person. Recommended for ages 4 and older, youth under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration and payment is required by Wednesday, March 25, 2009. For more information or to register, call 574/654-3155. Ferrettie/Baugo Creek County Park is located at 57057 Ash Road, just north of Lincolnway in Osceola. 4) MCAC Wildcats Volleyball is Coming! We will be starting some competitive volleyball teams for girls this year. The season starts with practices in July. The games start the middle of August and go until the end of October. We plan on practicing Tuesdays and Thursdays in the afternoon with one to two games a week. We will be fielding an elementary, JV, and varsity team for girls in 4th-12th grade. Cost will be $175 for the older teams and $125 for elementary plus one fundraiser. We will be holding some open gyms in the spring so I need to hear from you if you are interested in trying volleyball. We are also hoping to have a volleyball camp this summer. Information will be submitted at a later date. Contact Dana DoBrodt at hiddeneagles@att.net with your information or questions. You can also check out our website at mcacwildcats@yahoo.com which is currently running our basketball program. 5) Spring Prom, Saturday, May 2 If you are interested in attending the spring prom, mark the date of May 2nd on your calendar. Plans will be finalized soon. It is our hope to create a fun evening for high schoolers in a safe environment. We are currently planning the menu for the dinner. Yes—food will be part of the night! We will also have music for dancing, games, and maybe some giveaways. No date is needed—come with friends if you want and yes, dads can be the dates, too. This event will be open to other homeschool groups in the area. It will be held at Evangel Heights United Methodist Church at 114 N. Ironwood, South Bend, and ticket cost is $20 for an individual. Pictures will be offered that night as well. Look for even more details (such as exact times and menu) later. Please mail your payment for tickets to Dana DoBrodt, 58896 Elm Rd., Mishawaka, IN 46544. Checks should be made out to The Christian HOME, and your payment must be postmarked by April 20th. If you have questions please email me (Dana) after March 8th at hiddeneagles@att.net. 6) Beginning Sports Classes Beginning Volleyball and Beginning Basketball classes will be taught by Chris Evenson at the Niles Adventist School. Volleyball is on Mondays and basketball is on Tuesdays from 3:45 to 5:15 on the following dates. Each class runs 6 weeks. The cost is $30 per student per class. Students may enroll in either or both classes, as long as there is room. (The basketball class is very nearly full, but we are starting a stand-by list. There is plenty of room in the volleyball class, though.) Volleyball Basketball March 9, 23, 30 March 10, 24, 31 April 6, 13, 20 April 7, 14, 21 May 4 May 5 The minimum age requirement for volleyball is 12 years old. The minimum age for basketball is 10. There is a limited class size, so if you would like to enroll your student, please contact Dorothea Sarli at dsarli@melwade.com right away. 7) A Homeschooler's Rock Club is in process or forming. We will be called The JEWEL Club (Juniors--Exploring--Wonderful--Earth sciences and--Lapidary arts. The club will be open to all age homeschooled children. Those under age 10 will need to be accompanied to all meetings and field trips by a parent. We will be working on projects and studies, in which merit badges will be earned. It is our plan to meet at least once a month, hopefully twice a month. Exact meeting date and location is still being considered. Our first field trip will occur this Wed., 25 Feb. in which we will travel to Spencer Lapidary ( www.spencerlapidary.com ) which is located in Elwood, IN. We will begin working on our Lapidary Arts Badge. If you have interest in your child attending this trip, or have any questions, please contact Valerie. Leaders of this Club will be Cordelia Tomasino and Valerie Boruff, with the help of the Michiana Gem and Mineral Society in South Bend, and Prof. Peter C. Burns and college students from Notre Dame University ( www.petercburns.com ). 8) Michiana Homeschool Drama Group presents: "Trials of Faith" and "Finding God's Will". Go back in time to the 1st century A.D., and experience with us the life of the apostle Paul. Michiana Homeschool Drama Group, under the direction of the Academy of Arts, presents "Trials of Faith" on March 14th at 2:30 PM at Granger MIssionary Church. Tickets are on sale now, $5 per person or $20 per family (immediate family only). Get your tickets from your favorite MHDG actor, or call Deb or Rebekah Barrows at 574-288-0394. Tickets will also be available at the door. Have you ever wondered how to find God's will? Come explore with us as Michiana Homeschool Drama Group, under the direction of the Academy of Arts, presents "Finding God's Will", a musical, on Friday March 13th at 7 P.M. at Granger Missionary Church. Tickets are on sale now, $5 per person or $20 per family (immediate family only). Get your tickets from your favorite MHDG actor, or call Deb or Rebekah Barrows at 288-0394. Tickets will also be available at the door. 9) We hope you'll consider attending the South Bend Regional Homeschool Convention at Bethel College. Save by pre-registering by February 28th! Convention Dates: March 13 & 14 Keynote Speaker: Steve Demme. Steve and his wife Sandra have been married for over 29 years. They have been blessed with four children: Isaac, 28; Ethan, 26; Joseph, 23; and Johnny, 21. With God's help, they have all been home educated. Steve addresses a variety of topics at homeschool conferences to encourage parents in their God-given responsibilities of raising and training their children for His glory. His desire is to understand God's word and practice it, beginning in the home. As a former math teacher who has taught all levels of math in public, private, and Christian schools, Steve is also the author and founder of Math-U-See. He will be presenting both days. Doors Open: Friday-Vendor Hall 5:30-7:15p.m. Opening Session 7:30-9:00p.m. Saturday-Vendor Hall 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Opening Session 9:30 a.m. We are planning 30+ vendors and 15 workshops to help encourage, inform and inspire your homeschool. On Saturday, there will also be a variety of sessions by professional speakers and vendors as well as one about kid's cryptology taught by Bethel's Rob Myers, Ph.D., assistant professor of mathematics and department chair. Pre-registration rates start at $8 for both days, family and one day rates are also available. Please go to http://sbhomeschoolconvention.com for full details and registration form. We don't want anyone to not participate due to financial need so please contact us if you'd like to be a volunteer and get in free in exchange or feel free to shop the vendor hall Saturday from 3-5 for free. The cost for vendors is $80 for a 10x10 booth space with table, $10 for electricity to the booth and $10 for extra tables. Contact Jacob Carr at Jacob.Carr@BethelCollege.edu ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TOTAL RECALL (These items will run until their pertinent information expires) 1) Here is a chance to go to dress rehearsals for professional plays, operas, dance performances, etc for only $10. All over in Detroit, on Friday afternoons. Brundibar Dress Rehearsal Fri, Mar 20, 11:00 AM The Elixir of Love Dress Rehearsal Fri, March 27, 10:00 AM For information on each performance visit: www.motopera.org Tickets are $10 each. Please include an additional $1 PER ORDER (not per ticket!) to cover the cost of mailing the seating voucher from my house to yours. Deadline for ordering tickets is 15 days before each performance. That gives me time to place the order, receive the seating vouchers in the mail, and then mail them out to each family. Be sure to include your address with your payment so I can mail your seating voucher to you! I try to get the vouchers to everyone by the Monday or Tuesday before the performance. Seating is first-come first-serve. Paypal: Kimberly@mazepath.com Checks: Kimberly Hooper, 29898 Beacontree, Farmington Hills, MI 48331 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CLASSIFIEDS If half the families in Indiana shifted $6.25 of their current weekly food budget to the purchase of Indiana grown or produced local food that this effort would provide an annual contribution of 300 million dollars into the local Indiana economy.* Impressive? Yes, but that's not the final number. Studies consistently show that a dollar spent locally will multiply itself by 3 to 5 times making the actual economic impact of that one dollar in the local community where it was spent far greater than a buck. (Click here for an article about that subject: Download As the Dollar Turns Wesseler <http://www.goinglocal-info.com/files/as-the-dollar-turns-wesseler.pdf> ) Initially it may be impossible to believe but, with a subtle shift in our food spending habits, *we can make a $900 million to $1.5 billion economic impact on Indiana in one year*. No government handouts, no Senate sub-committee hearings, no bailouts, no loans. Just real people buying real food getting real results. In these trying times, many of us feel powerless to do anything to improve the economic situation in which we find ourselves. This is something we all can do. When do we start? How about now? Let's get this ball rolling. Farmers who have locally grown food available for us right now, and Consumers desiring to buy locally grown food are uniting in the South Bend area to keep our dollars in our community! A not for profit group has formed called the Purple Porch Coop, of which I am a participating committee member. www.purpleporchcoop.com. We are in the process of linking farmers with consumers through an online ordering system. You will be able to view on the web site, what you would like to purchase, from various farmers, submit your order/choice and then meet at a specific location/time and date to pick up the items you ordered. This will be a fantastic thing once it is up and rolling for our community; both the farmers and the consumers. Until the time the web site is completed with ordering/purchasing information, if you desire to BEGIN NOW, to keep your food dollars within the South Bend area, please contact me. I have contact information for your local farmers I would love to pass on to you, including the items they have available for you to purchase; bread, chickens, turkeys, beef, pork, eggs, cheese, lamb and more! Valerie Boruffvboruff@gmail.com Have something for sale, free or trade? Advertise here! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LAST BUT NOT LEAST--LINKS OF INTEREST (links do not imply endorsement): Virtual field trip to the Sydney Aquarium: http://www.sydneyaquarium.com.au/AquaTour/TOU010.asp Amazing math movie: http://www.dimensions-math.org/Dim_E.htm Geography: http://www.top50states.com/ Do you have any favorite websites? Send them to us and we'll share them! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DISCLAIMERS: While the Homeschool HUB believes that these events or opportunities may be of value to home educators, announcements do not constitute an endorsement by the Homeschool HUB, or its Board of Directors. It is the responsibility of individual parents to determine the appropriateness of any event or opportunity for their children. Participation in any event is voluntary and the participant assumes complete responsibility and liability for themselves, their family, anyone accompanying them, and their personal property. |
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