Saturday, January 28, 2012

[HUBnewsletter] Homeschool HUB News Update--January 27

 

    Homeschool HUB News Update--January 27


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

To subscribe to this newsletter, go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HUBnewsletter/ OR send an email to the following address: HUBnewsletter-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Yes, you are welcome to forward the newsletter to anyone who might be interested!  :-)


ON THE CALENDAR:

Details for the following events are on the calendar at: www.calendar.yahoo.com/homeschoolhub


January 31--Homeschool Hangout at Clay Church Firehouse Youth Center 2-3:30
February 3--Bowling at Strikes and Spares, 1:00-3:00, $5/pp
February 7--Homeschool Graduation Ceremony meeting 6:30 Calvary Baptist Church, South Bend
February 9--HUB Board of Directors Meeting, 7 pm at the Niles Police Complex
February 17--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental.


GENERAL INTEREST

G1) Free drawing program
G2) Doodle for Google


G1) Free drawing program

Here is a free drawing program for younger kids:  http://drawing.gamemaker.nl/


G2) Doodle for Google

Google would like to invite K-12 students in the U.S. to participate in the fifth annual U.S. Doogle 4 Google contest. Draw your rendition of the Google logo and you may see it on the ultimate gallery: the Google homepage. The winning doodler will also take home a $30,000 college scholarship and a $50,000 technology grant for his or her school.

The theme for this year's contest is "If I could travel in time, I'd visit...". That could mean visiting a past, present or future setting—whether it's traveling back in time to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, to the future to witness everyday space travel, or to just a few moments ago to relive a poignant experience.

Building on last year's record-breaking participation (107,000 entries!), we've made a few enhancements to the 2012 contest. First, we're opening Doodle 4 Google up to an even wider audience—with a winner from every state. There will be five finalists and one winner per state, so everyone will have a local doodle champion to cheer on. From these 50 State Winners, we'll find 5 National Finalists and the lucky National Winner.

We're also partnering with Crayola this year and the winning doodler's artwork will appear on a special edition of the 64-crayon box—a first!

Participating is easier than ever, since we've eliminated the registration step. All you need to do is submit your child's or student's artwork by March 20 with a signed and completed entry form.

For more details, check out google.com/doodle4google, where you'll find full contest rules and entry forms. Happy doodling and good luck!



MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

1) Correction
2) Open Position at the Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan
3) College Open Houses
4) Michiana Area Homeschool Graduation Ceremony
5) Homeschool Family Needed for Movie
6) MI Homeschool Events
7) IOWA/ITBS Testing Information and Registration
8) Volunteer Opportunities


1) Correction

The attachment last week advertises Lake Michigan College Community Education classes that are offered in the New Buffalo area.  The classes are not part of a partnership program and are not offered by New Buffalo Area Schools.`We apologize for any confusion.


2) Open Position at the Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan

Interested in being part of a team committed to helping people make a difference?
Do you believe that everyone has gifts and talents to share with their community?
Do you believe service, whether voluntary or required, is an opportunity for an individual to grow?
Do you believe in accountability for one's actions?

If your answer to these questions is yes then please consider sending your resume and cover letter by February 8th to director@volunteerswmi.org to be considered as a project coordinator for the court referral system.

This part time position has the potential to be full time (some flexibility in work hours). Minimum of associates degree or comparable experience is required.   Some evening and weekend work required.

In this position you will be part of a team committed to the Volunteer Center 's mission to promote, support and connect volunteers working to build a strong, caring community and be involved in organizational projects.  Main responsibilities will include placing court ordered offenders with nonprofit, governmental and faith organizations to complete their community service.  Program covers Berrien county working out of the Niles office with some travel to St. Joseph required.  You will conduct follow up with clients, volunteer sites, and the courts and problem solve to maintain a successful completion rate of 89%.  You will also work to ensure adequate number and quality of placement sites.  Applicants must have knowledge of the court system; excellent computer skills; excellent written and verbal communication; ability to communicate with clients, judges and sites; and be a skilled multi-tasker to handle a case load of 500+ clients.  Knowledge of nonprofits or governmental units a plus.  Must be self directed and self motivated, but also ready to work on organizational projects.


3) College Open Houses

The following Michigan colleges/universities will be hosting an open house on their campus:

Hope College – Jan 27th
Aquinas College – Jan 28th
Olivet College – Jan 28th
Northwood University – Jan 30th
Spring Arbor University – Jan 30th


4)  Michiana Area Homeschool Graduation Ceremony

Anyone planning on graduating in 2012, keep in mind all Michiana area Homeschoolers are invited to participate in a Graduation Ceremony with a possible Graduation date of June 2, 2012. This includes cap and gown, diploma and speaker. It is a great way to celebrate with other Homeschool graduates in this area and finalize your years of Homeschooling! Our first meeting will be 6:30 on February 7th at Calvary Baptist Church (3001 West Cleveland Road South Bend, IN 46628)

Anyone interested please contact Jenny Sergio at 269-683-3886 or sergiojen7@gmail.com


5) Homeschool Family Needed for Movie

Help Class Dismissed Find A Family!

The time has come for us to find the right family for the next step of our film and _we need your help_.

Many of you know that over the past year we've been focusing on interviews with individuals and families who are already homeschooling, including many who have shared valuable knowledge and wisdom from years of experience.

But if you've read our synopsis, you'll also know that _a big part of our film is centered upon documenting a family_ who are just starting out; a family who are making the transition from public or private school into the world of alternative education.

We'd like to follow their journey and we believe that documenting their experiences will be an effective way for people in the general public to gain a real understanding of what it means to make the commitment to homeschool. There are a lot of preconceived notions within the general public about what homeschooling is, who does it and for what reasons. We hope that the average person watching the film will be able to relate to this family and by doing so, will have many of their questions answered. They may even be inspired to do the same thing!

So _if you know of someone who is considering pulling their kids out of school_ to homeschool them who might be interested in being involved in our film, please let them know about our film, or ask them if we can contact them. Or if you have recently started homeschooling or are considering doing so, please contact us directly by visiting our website and filling out this form:

http://homeschoolfilm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bffb54707ea640971ad054f6d&id=a65b180711&e=628eec9224

Thanks, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Jeremy, Dustin, Roy and the Class Dismissed Team.


6) MI Homeschool Events

The Grand Rapids area: Mid-Winter Conference - January 27-28  (http://midwinterconference.wordpress.com/) -- featuring Jeff Myers and Rea Berg 

Midland: CHEMinistry Conference - February 11   (https://www.homeschool-life.com/sysfiles/member/index_public.cfm?memberid=100) -- featuring Todd Wilson

Detroit area: Homeschooling Works Bookfair - March 17   (http://homeschoolingworks.com/Homeschooling_Works_Detroit_Michigan/Book_Fair.html)  

Kalamazoo: KAHSA Homeschool Expo - March 31   (http://www.kahsaconnection.com/)  --featuring Zan and Joe Tyler from Apologia.

Lansing:  29th MI Home Education Conference - May 10-12
(www.inch.org) --featuring keynote speaker Gregg Harris, Hal & Melanie Young, Joyce Burgess, Comedian Thor Ramsey, and many more!
 

7) IOWA/ITBS Testing Information and Registration

High scores qualify high schoolers for homeschool honor societies.  Registration due by February 18.  See attached form for details.


8)) Volunteer Opportunities

A) Who mentored you?  January is National Mentoring Month and a great time to consider becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister to a 6-12 year old who needs an extra adult in his/her life.  Ten hours a month is all it takes (or just five hours twice a month) to change the world of a child forever.  Volunteer when it's convenient with you. Share your stories, play a game of checkers, go to a ball game together.  It takes so little, and it means so much.  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berrien and Cass invites you to a life-affirming experience!  Contact the Volunteer Center for more information or review the details on the web site: www.volunteerswmi.org  There are many children in Berrien Cass and Van Buren Counties that are on the waiting list hoping for a mentor - both boys and girls.  Consider fulfilling their wish!

B) Schools of Hope is an after-school program at Sorter Elementary School in Benton Harbor meeting 90 minutes/day, 4 days/week, staffed by teachers, a coordinator, and volunteers. Do you have one day per week where you can make a difference and share the gift of literacy as a Schools of Hope volunteer?  Contact the Volunteer Center for more details.

C) If you enjoy teens, an after school program called After School Rocks! Located at Berrien Springs high school would welcome you on their volunteer team.  They are open to short term volunteers that can share from their talents: cooking, travel, language, whatever or longer term volunteers to build relationships, tutor, help with homework and have fun.

D) Tri County Head Start is looking for volunteers to Lend a Hand in the next few days.

Tri County Head Start has to generate an In-Kind donation match of time provided by volunteers each year.  They are in need of some additional volunteers in the next few days to meet that match.  If you or anyone you know is interested in helping out Head Start and lending a hand to a child - it would be greatly appreciated!

Volunteers can join classroom staff in having fun with preschoolers! No experience necessary!  Volunteers need to be 18 years old.  If you or ANYONE you know is interested please contact the supervisors listed below to get connected as a volunteer:

Ellen Russell  269-601-1606  Benton Harbor, New Troy

Georgia Hunter-Atkinson 269-601-1607  Benton Harbor, Coloma

Sueann Petersen 269-639-8936  Bangor, South Haven

Lori Daly 269-782-2983  Cassopolis, Dowagiac, Niles

Diana Kridler 269-657-2581 ext 112  Bloomingdale, Decatur, Gobles, Hartford, Lawton
 
Nancy Murton
Family & Community Partnerships Supervisor
Tri County Head Start
775 Hazen Street
Paw Paw , MI 49079
269-657-2581 ext 125

Contact the Volunteer Center and together we can discover a volunteer opportunity that fits your talents and time schedule. 

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

"The Volunteer Center promotes, supports and connects volunteers working to build a strong, caring community."


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LINKS TO SHARE:

Identify that bug you found and more:
http://www.whatsthatbug.com/

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CLASSIFIEDS

Looking for a group?  Join the HUB!  We need you.

The HUB is a volunteer organization.  Without the support and participation of homeschool families, we can't function effectively.  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. 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


Have something for sale, free or trade?  Advertise here!

Homeschool groups are welcome to advertise their group, too.  It's free!

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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 functions that we have.  Thank-you!


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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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Friday, January 20, 2012

[HUBnewsletter] Homeschool HUB News Update--January 20

 

Homeschool HUB News Update--January 20


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

To subscribe to this newsletter, go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HUBnewsletter/ OR send an email to the following address: HUBnewsletter-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Yes, you are welcome to forward the newsletter to anyone who might be interested!  :-)


ON THE CALENDAR:

Details for the following events are on the calendar at: www.calendar.yahoo.com/homeschoolhub

January 27--Bowling at Strikes and Spares, 1:00-3:00, $5/pp
February 7--Homeschool Hangout at Clay Church Firehouse Youth Center 2-3:30 
February 9--HUB Board of Directors Meeting, 7 pm at the Niles Police Complex
February 17--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental.


GENERAL INTEREST

G1) Homeschool Article
G2)  Another Home Education Conference
G3)  Free SAT Math Prep videos (and other math videos)
G4) Help a homeschooler


G1) Homeschool Article

The hshub.org website has a lot of great resources for homeschoolers, including this article:

http://hshub.org/New_to_Homeschooling_.html

New and veteran homeschoolers might get some good ideas from it.  Enjoy!


G2)  Two More Home Education Conferences

InHome Conference: March 15-17, 2012 at Pheasant Run Resort and Spa in St. Charles, IL http://homeeducatorsconference.org/

CHEMinistry Winter Conference February 11 Midland, MI http://www.homeschool-life.com/mi/cheministry/  (more info below)


G3)  Free SAT Math Prep videos (and other math videos)

The fellow who lists the videos also offers classes, but the videos are free:

To access the videos that are part of the SAT Math Prep class for free, see the link at the top of this web page:
http://phil4.com/videos  (The page also lists other free math videos)

You can also see the videos on You Tube with this link:
http://bit.ly/xtecUC


G4) Help a homeschooler

If you wold like to help a homeschooler win a contest for a college scholarship, Logan G. Memphis is a finalist in the Jif peanut butter sandwich contest.  His mother, Kim, writes: "Logan worked hard in our kitchen for this chance and we are working hard to try and make the next round! Please please if you can pass the word and vote for The Chomp Burger we would be ever so grateful!!!  Thanks so much for all the help!!!! If you have any questions please email me!  kguleff@gmail.com

voters can vote 1 per day and must be over 13 - try it - it does taste great!
www.jif.com/promotions/most-creative-peanut-butter/castvote "


G5) Landry Academy Academic Summer Camps

Students love our Academic Summer Camps! They're a week of fun and learning in a wholesome, encouraging environment. Our faculty is top-notch - they are passionate about teaching in their area of expertise and they love the Lord.

We've done these camps for years.. of all the academics we offer these are probably my favorite. It's a more relaxed environment than a "class" and students just soak up the information. We offer these on a small Christian College campus and we practically have the campus to ourselves - it's a great place for academic camps.

Our Week-Long Summer Academic Camps at Lees McRae College..

- Camp Meteorology
- Camp CSI
- Camp Computer Game Programming
- Camp Chemistry
- Camp Christian Music Jam
- Camp Art
- Camp German
- Camp Anatomy and Physiology
- Camp Theatre
- Camp Biology
- Camp C.S. Lewis
- Camp Photography
- Camp Pre-Law / Mock Trial
- Camp Servant Leadership
- Camp Psychology
- Camp Creative Writing / Essay
- Camp Architecture
- Camp Physics

We also offer a great "3 Camp Special" rate.

Camp video, photos, and details are here:
http://landryacademy.com/camps.htm



MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

1) New Buffalo Community Education
2) ACT/MME test
3)  Michiana Area Homeschool Graduation Ceremony
4) CHEMinistry Winter Conference - featuring Todd Wilson
5) Volunteer Opportunity


1) New Buffalo Community Education

If you live in the New Buffalo area, you may be interested in their homeschool partnership program.  See the attached file for contact information.  (Students must be residents of the state of MI to participate.)  The flyer also advertises some of Lake Michigan College's Community Ed Classes, which are open to anyone.


2) ACT/MME test

This message is for all you homeschoolers who have High School Students.

Niles High School will be administering the ACT/MME test March 6,7,8.  If any one is interesting in signing up, you need to contact Chris Porter at chris.porter@nilesschools.org.  Please do this before February 17th.  You have to take the entire test, you may not just take the ACT portion.  This is free way to take the ACT.

If you have friends not enrolled in the Niles Partnership program, they too may participate if they like.

If you have any other questions, please let me know.  Gail Bliss  gail.bliss@nilesschools.org


3) Michiana Area Homeschool Graduation Ceremony

Anyone planning on graduating in 2012, keep in mind all Michiana area Homeschoolers are invited to participate in a Graduation Ceremony with a possible Graduation date of June 2, 2012. This includes cap and gown, diploma and speaker. It is a great way to celebrate with other Homeschool graduates in this area and finalize your years of Homeschooling! Our first meeting will be 6:30 on February 7th at Calvary Baptist Church (3001 West Cleveland Road South Bend, IN 46628)

Anyone interested please contact Jenny Sergio at 269-683-3886 or sergiojen7@gmail.com


4) CHEMinistry Winter Conference - featuring Todd Wilson

CHEMinistry, the homeschool group in Midland, is thrilled to announce that Todd Wilson will be returning to our Winter Conference to encourage us and challenge us and make us laugh.   The conference will be held on Saturday Feb 11th  from 9 am until 3 pm!   Early registration is due Feb 1st.   Late registration is Feb 6th.   The cost is $7 per person or $10 per couple.  Teenagers 13 years and up are welcome.    Lunch is available for $5 if you register by Feb 1st.   Lunch is sandwich, chips, cookie and pop from Subway.

Todd will be speaking for two key note speeches and two breakout sessions.  Todd's Keynote talks are ""Choose the Hard Things - How to keep going when you feel like giving up" and "Irresistible Parenting (or how to get your child to hate Homeschooling, You, and Everything You hold Dear)".    His breakout sessions are "10 Things You Need to Teach Your Daughter" and "Raising Dangerous Sons in a Safe and Mediocre World".   There are other breakout sessions hosted by members of CHEMinistry.   Those include "A Day in the Life of a Homeschooler", "Teaching Children with Special Needs, and "Trading Your Faith for $24,000 in Debt" - a seminar arming parents with the kinds of questions you need to ask to help your high schooler determine their future path.

If you are interested, sign up by clicking on the conference signup link on the right side of our page.  http://www.homeschool-life.com/mi/cheministry/  Todd Wilson's website is http://familymanweb.com/


5) Volunteer Opportunity

The Whirlpool Young Professional's group is hosting a volunteer opportunity called Blankets & Beer on Jan. 26.  The event will be taking place at the Bistro at the Boulevard from 6 to 8 pm.  You are invited to join the group.  You can come when you can and leave when you must.  The group will be making blankets for the kids at the homeless shelter and Emergency Shelter Services staff will be on hand to answer questions and provide an update on efforts to end homelessness in Berrien County .  The Bistro will provide appetizers and a cash bar will be available.

Please email adult@volunteerswmi.org, if you plan to attend so we can make sure we have plenty of appetizers for all the volunteers.  Thanks - see you next Thursday at the Bistro at the Boulevard located at 521 Lake Boulevard in St. Joseph.

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

"The Volunteer Center promotes, supports and connects volunteers working to build a strong, caring community."


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LINKS TO SHARE:

Identify that bug you found and more:
http://www.whatsthatbug.com/

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CLASSIFIEDS

Looking for a group?  Join the HUB!  We need you.

The HUB is a volunteer organization.  Without the support and participation of homeschool families, we can't function effectively.  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. 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


LATIN, GREEK, AND HEBREW TUTOR

My name is Dean Furlong, and I can offer tutoring for home-school children in Latin, Greek (Classical or Biblical) or Biblical Hebrew. I live in the South Bend area, with my wife and five children (some of whom were homeschooled for a time). I am currently a graduate student in Biblical Studies within the department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame, and I hold a BA in Classics (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) from the University of Colorado, and an MA in Classical and Near Eastern Studies from the University of Minnesota, where I was Hebrew Student of the Year during my final year of studies. I have been a teaching assistant in New Testament and World of the Bible classes, and have tutored privately in Greek and Latin. I know the challenges of learning languages, but I also know that it brings rich rewards; and there is no better time to begin language acquisition than the younger years, especially when learning inflected languages. If there is interest in developing this opportunity, please contact me at furlongd@colorado.edu.


Have something for sale, free or trade?  Advertise here!

Homeschool groups are welcome to advertise their group, too.  It's free!

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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 functions that we have.  Thank-you!


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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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Friday, January 13, 2012

[HUBnewsletter] Homeschool HUB News Update--January 13

 

Homeschool HUB News Update--January 13


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

To subscribe to this newsletter, go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HUBnewsletter/ OR send an email to the following address: HUBnewsletter-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Yes, you are welcome to forward the newsletter to anyone who might be interested!  :-)


ON THE CALENDAR:

Details for the following events are on the calendar at: www.calendar.yahoo.com/homeschoolhub

January 17--Homeschool Hangout at Clay Church Firehouse Youth Center 2-3:30 
January 20--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental.
January 20--Bowling at Strikes and Spares, 1:00-3:00, $5/pp
February 9--HUB Board of Directors Meeting, 7 pm at the Niles Police Complex


GENERAL INTEREST

G1) Home Education Conferences 2012--Mark your Calendars!


G1) Home Education Conferences 2012--Mark Your Calendars!

Unschoolers Waterpark Gathering January 23 - 27 Kalahari Indoor Waterpark Resort,  Sandusky, OH http://www.unschoolerswaterparkgathering.com

Mid-Winter Home Educators Conference: January 27-28 at Grace Community Church in Hudsonville, MI http://MidWinterConference.wordpress.com

Southeast Homeschooling Convention March 22–24 TD Convention Center (Greenville, SC) http://www.greathomeschoolconventions.com

Mid South Homeschooling Convention April 12–14 Memphis Cook Convention Center (Memphis, TN) http://www.greathomeschoolconventions.com

Midwest Homeschooling Convention April 19–21 Duke Energy Convention Center (Cincinnati, OH) http://www.greathomeschoolconventions.com

2012 INCH Conference:  May 10-12 at the Lansing Convention Center in Downtown Lansing, MI  http://inch.org/convention

California Homeschooling Convention May 24–26 Long Beach Convention Center (Long Beach, CA) http://www.greathomeschoolconventions.com

Life is Good Conference (unschooling) May 24-27  The Hilton Hotel Vancouver, WA http://lifeisgoodconference.com/

Northeast Homeschooling Convention June 14–16 Hartford Convention Center (Hartford, CT) http://www.greathomeschoolconventions.com

Northeast Unschooling Conference Wakefield, MA Aug 23-26  www.northeastunschoolingconference.com

Good Vibrations Unschooling Conference September 5-9, 2012  -  San Diego, CA  http://www.wideskydays.com/

There's more if you google...some fall ones do not have dates up for 2012 yet.



MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

1) Martin Luther King Day Celebrations at Bethel College
2) February Youth Programs at the Niles Library
3) Niles Extended School Community Update--Sports!
4)  Michiana Area Homeschool Graduation Ceremony
5) Girls on the Run/Girls on Track in Berrien Springs
6) Bethel College Presents "Classifieds" Art Exhibit
7) Student Art Show Opportunity
8) Answers in Genesis Conference
9) Notre Dame DeBartolo Performing Arts Center


1) Martin Luther King Day Celebrations at Bethel College

Bethel College's Center for Intercultural Development (CID) and Multi-Ethnic Resource Team (MERT) will offer activities for faculty, students and staff in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 16. Classes are canceled from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and staff and faculty will receive four hours of paid release time for the purpose of attending a sponsored activity of their choice.

"We believe in Dr. Martin Luther King's message of equality and brotherly love," says Alex Gonzalez student coordinator of the Center for Intercultural Development. "As a Bethel community, not only do we want to celebrate and honor our own diversity, we also want to provide the opportunity for our faculty, staff, and students to participate in the South Bend/Mishawaka community as well."

The celebration begins during chapel from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. inside the Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center –Auditorium. The message is "King's Timeless Dream." In addition, Bethel administrators encourage faculty, staff and students to take part in some afternoon activities. 

Showing of the feature film, "The Help"
Will be shown three times, followed by facilitated small group one-hour discussions

Traditional Memorial March
March to Century Center from County City Building/Lobby
Location: County City Building Lobby
Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

How Do We Eliminate the Racial Gap for Youth and Adults - seminar/lecture
Followed by one- hour discussion back on campus
Location: Century Center/Recital Hall
Time: 1:30-3 p.m.

"A Free Life" Center for History Tour and Documentary
Followed by a one-hour discussion on what you saw and heard back on campus
Location: Center for History Museum, 808 W. Washington St. – free admission
Time: 1:30 p.m. with movie showing at 2:30 p.m. in the Center for History Auditorium

Martin Luther King Celebration Concert
Location: Northside Hall Auditorium on the IUSB Campus
Time: 7 p.m.


2)  February Youth Programs at the Niles Library

Some of these sound like FUN!  Check times and dates with the Niles Library.

Book Bingo – Stop by the Children's Department of the Niles District Library and pick up a Book Bingo Card. All you have to do is read books to receive prizes. Call (269)683-8545 x106 with any questions.

Get Creative with Toothpicks – Explore your architectural skills at 3:00pm on Saturday February 25th in the Children's Department at the Niles District Library. Ages 5 and up please. Call (269) 683-8545 x106 with any questions.

Love Stinks Chocolate Fest – An Anti Valentines Day Celebration will be held on Monday February 13th at 5:00pm in the community room at the Niles District Library for teens ages 13-17. This event will feature Chocolate Fondue, Heartbreakers, Book Speed Dating, Mancala with M&M's and prizes!

Celebrate Black History Month – Look for a poster in the Young Adult section with famous black entertainers. Guess each person and what they did to become famous. All guesses will be entered into a prize raffle for a bookstore gift card. Answers will be posted March 1st.

Evening Storytime – Evening story time will be held Tuesday February 14th at 6:30. Come listen to stories, sing songs, and make a fun craft. February's theme will be red.

Chips 'n' a Chapter - a NEW after school program for grades 1-5 will meet on Mondays at 4:30pm in the storyroom. Come kick back with a small snack and listen to a story. Questions? (269)683-8545 x106.

The Jr. Garden Club – February 11th at 1:00pm we will be learning about soil and compost. Please stop by or call (269)683-8545 x106 to sign up.

Squealers – a NEW baby lap-sit program designed for birth – 18 months meets every Wednesday at 9:30am.
Squigglers - a lap-sit preschool program will be held at 10:00am and 11:00am every Wednesday.
Storytime - will be at 10:30am and 1:30pm every Wednesday.

Chess Club - will meet on February 4th and February 18th at 10:00am. All skill levels welcome.

Legos© @ The Library - will meet on the 11th and 25th of February from 10:30am- 12:00pm, for ages 9-14. Sign up starts February 1st at the children's desk, or call (269)683-8545 x106.

Guys Read – A book club for teens meets every Thursday evening from 6:00 – 7:45 in the board room at the Niles District Library.

Girls Read – A book club for teens meets every Thursday from 4:30 – 5:45 in the board room at the Niles District Library.


3) Niles Extended School Community Update--Sports!

Homeschoolers may participate in sports with the Niles Community Schools providing certain qualifications are met.  You may participate if you are enrolled in at least 4 classes and are receiving a 70% or better grade in those classes all through the semester.  If you are enrolling in the Niles Schools and you are a sophomore (10th grade), Junior (11th grade), or Senior (12th grade) you must meet an addition one semester enrollment requirement.  The Michigan Athletic Association requires that you must enroll for one semester before you may participate in any of the sports programs.  If you have any further questions or wish to enroll in any of the sports programs please contact Gail Bliss at (269) 683-0439 or gail.bliss@nilesschools.org.


4)  Michiana Area Homeschool Graduation Ceremony

Anyone planning on graduating in 2012, keep in mind all Michiana area Homeschoolers are invited to participate in a Graduation Ceremony with a possible Graduation date of June 2, 2012. This includes cap and gown, diploma and speaker. It is a great way to celebrate with other Homeschool graduates in this area and finalize your years of Homeschooling! Our first meeting will be 6:30 on February 7th at Calvary Baptist Church (3001 West Cleveland Road South Bend, IN 46628)

Anyone interested please contact Jenny Sergio at 269-683-3886 or sergiojen7@gmail.com


5) Girls on the Run/Girls on Track in Berrien Springs

Girls on the Run/Girls on Track is a nationwide health and wellness/phys ed program run by many area elementary and middle schools. It has not been offered to homeschoolers until now!
 
Berrien Springs Partnership is opening their teams to any area homeschooler without being part of the Partnership at all!
 
What it is: see http://www.girlsontherun.org/default.html for more info
An amazing journey in teambuilding, fun physical activities and esteem building, culminating in a 5K run and celebration at the fairgrounds on May 31st!
 
Where: Berrien Springs, Sylvester Elementary, Rm #43, gym and HS gym balcony
 
When: Thursdays, 2-3:30 AND Fridays, 12:30-2:00 beginning wk of March 12-May 31st.
 
Who can join: Girls, grades 3-5 and grades 6-8 (separate teams of 8-15 for grades 3-5/6-8)
 
Cost: free for Partnership students. $60 for all others - Includes new New Balance tennis shoes, GOTR shirt and 5K event shirt, snacks, fellowship with other girls and positive role model staff. Scholarships are available; just ask to apply.
 
Teachers/Coaches: Sarah Counsellor (formerly Sarah Stewart, formerly homeschooled, now certified teacher) and Sharon Haynes (coach on Fridays) We are also looking for more volunteer coaches please :-) Older teens welcome to apply!
 
We need more students to join with our Partnership students to have enough girls on each team, so please consider this as "spring training!" Parents not required to stay or help unless you'd like to volunteer :-)
 
I need to know if you are interested by Jan. 15th so we know if we'll have teams.
Sharon Haynes
429-4004
470-0352


6) Bethel College Presents "Classifieds" Art Exhibit

The Bethel College department of visual arts presents the "Classifieds" art exhibit, featuring the multimedia artwork of local artist Kevin Wadzinski. The opening reception for the exhibit will be Jan. 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Weaver Art Gallery. The display will be available for viewing Jan. 14 through Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but will be closed on Sundays.

"There's a little bit of everything — collage, painting, drawing, photography, sculpture — it's all fairly poppy and cartoony," said Wadzinski. "The title of this show has multiple meanings in relation to the artwork. Classified can refer to something secret, or unknowable to all but a privileged few. It is also the title for the section of the newspaper that directly deals with the needs and desires of the people in that community. At its root, it means to divide and organize."

The exhibit is located inside the Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center and is free and open to the public. For questions, contact the department of visual arts at 574.807.7022.


7) Student Art Show Opportunity

Enter your 2 dimensional artwork featuring "God's Creation" this month (simply reply to this email).  Art will be on display at the Answers in Genesis Conference at Trinity! Click below for our 1 minute video and more details. Blessings on your day~ Jen Siek
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kcMVltWHYc&context=C3f7cf7dADOEgsToPDskL03J4ihze4T0BVLs72r34c


8) Answers in Genesis Conference

Answers in Genesis speaker, Dr. Tommy Mitchell is coming to Trinity Lutheran Church January 29-30, 2012. This conference will cover a variety of insightful topics for age 11-adult such as "Why Genesis Matters", "Jurassic Prank: A Dinosaur's Tale", "Modern Medicine and Ancient Authority" and "Why Can't a Day Mean a Day?"

Childcare available for infants and toddlers, and workshops will be provided for children age 3-10, running concurrently with the seminar sessions.They feature Gospel Illusionist John Swomley (and even a dinosaur museum!)

We welcome you to come and examine these crucial topics with your family.
The conference is free.

Also, a student art show on the theme "God's Creation" will be set up as well for your enjoyment that same weekend. Homeschooled students are welcome to submit their expressions of art for this.

Please contact Jenny for specific details at sevensieks@yahoo.com or feel free to phone me at 610 945-7895.

Posters and flyers are available for your church or place of business.  *Please see our AIG ad under "Files" on the HUB yahoogroup website. Go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/homeschoolhub/. Go to the left sidebar on the site, Click on "Files" Select AIG ad for detailed times and topics of the Answers in Genesis topics.*


9) Notre Dame DeBartolo Performing Arts Center

Special Pricing for School Group Matinee Performances

Happy New Year! The DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Ticket Office has reopened. Now is the perfect time to make sure that your students attend our fabulous School Group Matinee events this February and April! We encourage you to finalize your reservations early.

Give your students a field trip to remember by attending one or more of these events we are offering exclusively to school groups of ten (10) or more. Your students will discover the artistry of professional touring performers, be enchanted by inventive sets and discover engaging music—all for only $8 per ticket.

When we contacted you and other Michiana educators last spring about our high caliber theater and music productions there was great interest. Don't delay. Make your reservations quickly and conveniently today!

Available Performances:

+ The Magic School Bus Live!
Friday, February 10 at 9:30 AM (limited seating) and 11:30 AM

The children's book series for the curious kid is celebrating 25 years of discovery. Ms. Frizzle-style! A musical adventure begins with researching facts on climate change and ends with learning how to make a difference. Students will love our intrepid heroine dedicated to teaching and learning, and her science hero kids. Best for ages 5-10.

+ Charlotte's Web
Friday, April 27 at 10 AM

Children will delight in E.B. White's childhood classic about the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Whimsical characters come to life to offer gentle lessons on bravery, selflessness and the cycle of life. Best for ages 8-10.



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Looking for a group?  Join the HUB!  We need you.

The HUB is a volunteer organization.  Without the support and participation of homeschool families, we can't function effectively.  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. 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


LATIN, GREEK, AND HEBREW TUTOR

My name is Dean Furlong, and I can offer tutoring for home-school children in Latin, Greek (Classical or Biblical) or Biblical Hebrew. I live in the South Bend area, with my wife and five children (some of whom were homeschooled for a time). I am currently a graduate student in Biblical Studies within the department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame, and I hold a BA in Classics (summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) from the University of Colorado, and an MA in Classical and Near Eastern Studies from the University of Minnesota, where I was Hebrew Student of the Year during my final year of studies. I have been a teaching assistant in New Testament and World of the Bible classes, and have tutored privately in Greek and Latin. I know the challenges of learning languages, but I also know that it brings rich rewards; and there is no better time to begin language acquisition than the younger years, especially when learning inflected languages. If there is interest in developing this opportunity, please contact me at furlongd@colorado.edu.


Have something for sale, free or trade?  Advertise here!

Homeschool groups are welcome to advertise their group, too.  It's free!

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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.

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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 functions that we have.  Thank-you!


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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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Friday, January 6, 2012

[HUBnewsletter] Homeschool HUB News Update--January 6

 

Homeschool HUB News Update--January 6


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

To subscribe to this newsletter, go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HUBnewsletter/ OR send an email to the following address: HUBnewsletter-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Yes, you are welcome to forward the newsletter to anyone who might be interested!  :-)


ON THE CALENDAR:

Details for the following events are on the calendar at: www.calendar.yahoo.com/homeschoolhub

January 12--HUB Board of Directors Meeting, 7 pm at the Niles Police Complex
January 13--Bowling at Strikes and Spares, 1:00-3:00, $5/pp
January 17--Homeschool Hangout at Clay Church Firehouse Youth Center 2-3:30 
January 20--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental.


GENERAL INTEREST

G1) Home Education Conferences 2012


G1) Home Education Conferences 2012

Unschoolers Waterpark Gathering January 23 - 27 Kalahari Indoor Waterpark Resort,  Sandusky, OH http://www.unschoolerswaterparkgathering.com

Mid-Winter Home Educators Conference: January 27-28 at Grace Community Church in Hudsonville, MI http://MidWinterConference.wordpress.com

Southeast Homeschooling Convention March 22–24 TD Convention Center (Greenville, SC) http://www.greathomeschoolconventions.com

Mid South Homeschooling Convention April 12–14 Memphis Cook Convention Center (Memphis, TN) http://www.greathomeschoolconventions.com

Midwest Homeschooling Convention April 19–21 Duke Energy Convention Center (Cincinnati, OH) http://www.greathomeschoolconventions.com

2012 INCH Conference:  May 10-12 at the Lansing Convention Center in Downtown Lansing, MI  http://inch.org/convention

California Homeschooling Convention May 24–26 Long Beach Convention Center (Long Beach, CA) http://www.greathomeschoolconventions.com

Life is Good Conference (unschooling) May 24-27  The Hilton Hotel Vancouver, WA http://lifeisgoodconference.com/

Northeast Homeschooling Convention June 14–16 Hartford Convention Center (Hartford, CT) http://www.greathomeschoolconventions.com

Northeast Unschooling Conference Wakefield, MA Aug 23-26  www.northeastunschoolingconference.com

Good Vibrations Unschooling Conference September 5-9, 2012  -  San Diego, CA  http://www.wideskydays.com/

There's more if you google...some fall ones do not have dates up for 2012 yet.



MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

1) Basketball Class
2) Bethel's "Little Women The Musical"
3) Tubing at Five Pines
4) Volunteer Opportunity


1) Basketball Class

Basketball class.  All students ages 12 through 17 are invited to participate in a 12-week basketball class.  Students learn the game rules, hone their skills, practice Christian sportsmanship, and get a huge dose of fun exercise.

Classes are 4:00 to 5:30 pm on the following dates:
January 9, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 27
March 5, 12, 26
April 9, 16, 23

Location is the Niles Adventist School, 110 N. Fairview, Niles, Michigan.
Cost is $75 per student.  Niles and Berrien Springs public school partnership students may select this as a "community resource class."
Class size is limited to 16 students.

Anyone wishing to enroll or to ask questions, may contact Dorothea Sarli at dsarli@melwade.com or 269-684-3590.


2)  Bethel's "Little Women The Musical"

The Bethel College theater department will present the musical performance of "Little Women," based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Show times are scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 9 and Friday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center. Tickets go on sale Jan. 3.

The beloved story of the March sisters is timeless and deals with issues as relevant today as when they were written. Now, this wonderful narrative has been brought to life as an exhilarating new musical filled with glorious music, dancing and heart. "Little Women" embodies the complete theatrical experience for the entire family, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears and a lifting of the spirit.

To purchase tickets, visit www.BethelCollege.edu/Tickets or call the ticket office at 574.807.7080, Mon.-Fri., 1-5 p.m. The Feb. 10 performance will be interpreted for the d/Deaf community. The cost is $15 for adults and $13 for seniors and students.


3) Tubing at Five Pines

Tubing at 5 Pines is scheduled for the following dates:
 
Friday, January 13, 2012 from 10 am - 3pm
Friday, February 17, 2012 from 10am - 3pm
 
They will have a place for lunch as well as the snack shop open.  Cost for tubing is $6, cost for skiing is $6 and both is $9.  This is a lot of fun so pray for snow!
 
5 Pines requires an assumption of risk form to be filled out and signed by each participant.  These will be available there.
 
If you have a group and would like to pick a specific date, let me know and I will attempt to divvy up the dates to eliminate overcrowding!
 
This event is open to all Homeschool families and friends.
 
If you have questions or would like to R.S.V.P. contact Diane Day 269-445-1900.


4)  Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) offers Free Tax Return Preparation by Volunteers

The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) offers free tax help for taxpayers across southwest Michigan .  Become a trained community volunteer and assist low income citizens with free tax return preparation assistance, with free electronic filing (e-filing). To become a volunteer tax preparer you will need to become certified by the IRS.  Training begins on Saturday, January 7 in Niles and on Tuesday evening, January 10 in Benton Harbor .  If you would like more information please respond to this email.  Tax preparation will take place at a variety of sites and on a variety of days.  You can choose the sites and days that will work for your schedule.  This is a great volunteer opportunity to gain real life experience and would look great on your resume.

You can also serve as an intake volunteer, greeting people as they arrive, making sure their paperwork is in order and they have all necessary items before they see a tax preparer.  This is a great option to gain experience as you meet a wide variety of people.  A variety of days, times and sites available to fit your schedule.  A brief time of volunteer training will be provided to prepare you to familiarize you with the program.

If you or someone you know would benefit from this free service you can request a schedule of days and sites for this service.  Volunteers are available to serve them. 

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

"The Volunteer Center promotes, supports and connects volunteers working to build a strong, caring community."


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If you have a favorite kid/family/educational link, please share!
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Looking for a group?  Join the HUB!  We need you.

The HUB is a volunteer organization.  Without the support and participation of homeschool families, we can't function effectively.  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. 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


Have something for sale, free or trade?  Advertise here!

Homeschool groups are welcome to advertise their group, too.  It's free!

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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 functions that we have.  Thank-you!


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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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