Homeschool HUB News Update--April 15

Homeschool HUB News Update--April 15 Homeschool HUB phone: 269-240-6094 email: homeschoolhub@yahoo.com   website: www.hshub.org Editor: Andrea Bikfalvy   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 by the Homeschool HUB.     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 April 22--Bowling at Strikes and Spares, 1:00-3:00, $5/pp May 20--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental. GENERAL INTEREST: G 1) New at the website G 1) New at hshub.org Added this week to the web site: *Random Fun Stuff* Some 4 year old guitarists you won't believe. See it through the link on our web site here: http://www.hshub.org/Random_Fun_Stuff.html *Scholarships* Samsung scholarship.  For high school students.  Write an essay of 300 words or less to apply for this $1,000 scholarship.  To find out more go to http://www.hshub.org/College_Scholarships.html MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES 1) Summer Theatre Camp 2) Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Camps 3) Opportunity to learn about local government 4) Local Volunteer Appreciation Events 5) Volunteer Opportunities 1) Summer Theatre Camp Hello All~ Heather and I would like to offer a summer theatre camp in Kalamazoo this year. Many of you have participated in our theatre weeks in the past. Here are the details I am looking at: June 6-10 Monday-Friday 10am-2pm Performance Friday afternoon or evening Location: TBD (somewhere in Kalamazoo) Ages 5-16 Fee: $100 and $50 for additional children in the same family. Sliding scale rates available on an as needed family basis, contact me for details. Includes all supplies. Description: Theatre camp is a great opportunity for children to build confidence, foster creative expression and make friends! During this one or two week intensive theatre experience, your child will learn every aspect of theatre while putting on a play. We will practice acting, singing and dancing; and create set, prop and costume pieces for a final performance of an original play. Please let me know if there in interest in this and I will work on reserving a space...I have a couple of ideas, but let me know if you have any suggestions. Soul Gurgle is now based out of Kalamazoo, and I have changed the name to: roy.g.biv. My vision for this company is to also include a touring show performed by adults or teens for children. This is still a work in progress, but check out the new site: http://www.facebook.com/l/b1ea1kNN60hy3MzsxcY_rMSJbCg/www.roygbivtheatre.blogspot.com 2) Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Camps The Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Camps are a wonderful opportunity.  Please consider attending one!  See attached flyers for details. Carol Carol Bainbridge, Director Fort St. Joseph Museum 508 E. Main St. Niles, MI 49120 269-683-4702, ext. 212 cbainbridge@nilesmi.org 3) Opportunity to learn about local government   The leadership of South Bend will be changing soon and now is your time to get to know the potential candidates.  LaSalle Library, in partnership with the Way West Gateway Association, will host "Meet the Mayoral Candidates" at 1 p.m. on April 16. 4) Local Volunteer Appreciation Events Invite your colleagues, friends, neighbors and fellow volunteers to participate in a Volunteer Comedy Night and Awards Luncheon. Laughter and Cheers for Volunteers - Tickets are now on sale! Who:  The Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan presents What:  Laughter and Cheers for Volunteers – a fun family evening featuring comedian Craig Tornquist and the All God's Children Choir Where:  Niles High School Auditorium When:  Saturday, April 16, 2011, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Advance Tickets:  $5 tickets, $20 for a family (2 adults + kids) available at either Volunteer Center office at 605 Pleasant Street in downtown St. Joseph (983-0912) or   210 E. Main Street in downtown Niles (683-5464) Tickets at the door:  $8 at the door and $25 for family. Special pricing available for nonprofits.  Call 683-5464 for details. National Volunteer Week Awards Luncheon- Tickets are now on sale! Who:  The Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan invites the community to celebrate What:  19th Annual National Volunteer Week Awards Luncheon. Join the Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan, United Way of Southwest Michigan , Berrien Community Foundation, Michigan Gateway Community Foundation, Frederick S. Upton Foundation and Chemical Bank in recognizing nominees for Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award, Margaret B. Upton Volunteer Leadership Award, Kathryn S. Rossow Professionalism in Volunteer Management Award and the Corporate Neighbor Award. Where:  Lake Michigan College Mendel Center , Upton Hall – Benton Harbor When:  Thursday, April 21, 2011    noon – 2 p.m. Advance Tickets only:  Public welcome. $25 per person. Registration available at www.volunteerswmi.org or either Volunteer Center office at 605 Pleasant Street in downtown St. Joseph (983-0912) or 210 E. Main Street in downtown Niles (683-5464) The mission of the Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan is to promote, support and connect volunteers working to build a strong, caring community. Special thanks to the following sponsors: Fairmount Minerals, Ltd., Chemical Bank, Hart Heating and Air, Schaffer & Layher CPAs, LMC Conference and event services, deZignwright. The Volunteer Center is a United Way partner agency and an affiliate of the HandsOn Network. Peace, Doris Doris Higgins, MPA Executive Director Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan 210 E. Main St.                 605 Pleasant St. Niles, MI 49120                 St. Joseph , MI 49085 269-683-5464                    269-983-0912 www.volunteerswmi.org 5) Volunteer Opportunities A) Benton Harbor/St. Joseph YMCA is hosting a Healthy Kids Day event on Saturday, April 16 from 11 am to 1:30 pm.     Take your kids and go enjoy the day.  There is a similar event at the Niles Buchanan YMCA from  1 to 4 pm: Come to the Volunteer Center 's booth. If you are interested the Benton Harbor/St. Joe Y is looking for volunteers to take on these tasks: -1 for the sign in/t-shirt table (to help a staff member with the free t-shirts) -1 to dress as the costumed character Willie the Y starting at 11:00 am. -1 for clean up around the snack area between 12 and 1 pm -1 in the racquetball/beach ball volleyball/karate/golf area to tell people where to go and what there is to do in this area.  Interested?  Contact: Kristi Barker  Youth Program Supervisor Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA 3665 Hollywood Rd.   St. Joseph , MI   49085 269-428-9622  www.bhsjymca.org B) Niles - Park Clean up WHEN: The 3rd Saturday of each month, April to October, first one will be held this Saturday, April 16 at 9 am. WHERE:   Come to Riverfront Park Amphitheater and receive your assignment as to which of the 15 city parks they will be cleaning that day. WHAT:  Keep your parks looking good.  Trash bags and gloves will be provided. WHO:   This is a good option for youth, families: children should come with an adult, groups of friends, faith communities, everyone!   C) Benton Harbor - Community Unity Project: City Wide Clean Up WHEN:   Saturday, April 30, 9 am to 1 pm, Start the day with a light breakfast at 8 - 8:45 am.  Lunch afterwards. WHERE: Dwight P Mitchell City Center Park , everyone will meet there and receive an assignment to go to a park or certain street. WHAT:    Wake with a rake or take stock in the block by picking up trash and beautify the City of Benton Harbor . So grab a friend, bring the family and join this exciting first effort of the season. D) Buchanan WHAT:     Volunteer project for youth and adults WHERE: Tin Shop Theater in Buchanan.  Address: 108 E. Roe, across from the Commons, in Buchanan. WHAT:    Clean up and organization of the Tin Shop Theater and some tasks will involve some heavy lifting and cleaning. WHEN:   Wednesday, May 4th, from 9a-5p with a break for lunch.   Sign up for part of the day or the whole day. Contact person:  Marsha Gorbitz, phone is: 1-269-684-5274 ext. 6290. Questions or comments contact: Debra Panozzo Adult and family volunteer coordinator Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan 269-983-0912 ext 13 St. Joseph 269-683-5464  Niles www.volunteerswmi.org   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LINKS TO SHARE: Check out the new links on www.hshub.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CLASSIFIEDS Looking for a group?  Join the HUB! There are several benefits of membership including a travel club and a resource library that includes things like books, games, laptops, video cameras and other items to borrow (free, members only). Members receive first chance at events and classes when availability is limited.  The cost of membership is only $24/year.  Information about becoming a member is on the website at www.hshub.org   MATH TUTOR Need Help With Math? (Grades 7-12, South Bend/Mishawaka area)   My name is Caleb Noble.  I'm a private math tutor (and former homeschool student) in South Bend. I have a bachelor's degree in mathematics and over two years of tutoring experience, ranging from pre-algebra to calculus. As a former homeschool student, I know the challenges that parents can face, particularly with high-school math, and I have experience with the Saxon math curriculum (both as a tutor and as a student). I can meet with you and your child in your home or at any other location in the South Bend/Mishawaka area.  To set up an initial meeting or if you have any questions, you can reach me at caleb_noble@hotmail.com or at 574-229-4657. First session's free! Have something for sale, free or trade?  Advertise here! Homeschool groups are welcome to advertise their group, too.  It's free! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ LETTING IT RIDE: Amazon.com--Please come to www.hshub.org before you shop at Amazon.  You can either shop the Associate Store listed in the Menu bar or click on the "Help the Homeschool HUB - Purchase at Amazon" link just below the Menu bar. By using this link to Amazon The Homeschool HUB will earn money through Amazon's Associates program on everything you purchase. So whenever you think "Amazon" please remember your purchase can help The Homeschool HUB. The Homeschool HUB is collecting used textbooks.  Contact Diane Day:  joharding_20@yahoo.com or 269-445-1900. The Homeschool HUB is continuing to collect Campbell Soup labels, Campbell's Chunky Soup labels, Campbell's Healthy Request labels, Campbell's Select harvest, Franco-American, Pepperidge Farm, Spaghettios, Swanson, V-8 Beverages, V-8 Fusion, Prego Italian Sauces and Campbell's Food Service.   Give your labels to any board member or bring them to our homeschool functions. --AND-- We are still accepting Boxtops for education labels.  You can find these on many products. Go to Boxtops for Education.org for more info, and then SAVE SAVE SAVE  those labels.  Each one nets 10 cents and every 10 cents adds up. You can give them to any HUB board director or bring them to any of our functions that we will be having.  Thank-you! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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.