Friday, May 25, 2012

[HUBnewsletter] Homeschool HUB News Update--May 25

 

Homeschool HUB News Update--May 25


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  (You can also sign up on the home page of our website hshub.org--just type your email in the box!)

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

June 1--Bowling at Chippewa Bowl 10:00-12:00pm.  $1.50/pp per game
June 1--Bowling at Strikes and Spares, 1:00-3:00, $5/p
June 4--Club BLUE Martin's Cafe in Niles 7 pm
June 5--Homeschool Hangout at Clay Church Firehouse Youth Center 2-3:30
June 8--HUB Board of Directors Meeting, 7 pm at the Niles Police Complex
June 15--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental



MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

1) Camp Rock Performances in Niles
2) Summer Opportunities at LMC Bertrand
3) Basketball and games night
4) Imagination Library
5) Volunteer opportunity


1) Camp Rock Performances in Niles

Theatre for Children and Young Adults will present Disney's Camp Rock The Musical on June 2, 2012 at 7 p.m. and June 3, 2012 at 3 p.m.
Tickets $10 for adults and $7 for children (16 and under) Presale prices!  Tickets at the door will be $12 and $9.  Group ticket prices
are available!  Do you want us to present to your group either the entire play or select excerpts?  Please call and ask us how!
Please call 574-514-4000

Please come and see this fun musical for the whole family!  Our cast is comprised of students from 7 -18 from several local public schools, Niles Homeschool Partnership and other Homeschool Co-ops. This is a great opportunity to support our fantastic youth, entertain your family with good clean fun and  inspire your students/children/future actors/actresses/musicians.

See the website for more info on Theater for Children and Young Adults www.theatreforchildrenandyoungadults.com


2) Summer Opportunities at LMC Bertrand

We never slow down at Bertrand Crossing. This summer we will be offering some fun educational 1-week STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) camps for kids aged 7-15 with our robotics and Fab Lab programs.  In addition, we are offering 2-day programs for building & programing robots for adults.

The majority of the robotics camps will be held at Niles Eastside Connections School with one additional camp for kids at our LMC South Haven Campus and one for adults. The Fab Lab camp will be at the Bertrand Crossing campus.

Attached is a flyer with more detailed information. Feel free to pass this on to anyone that you think may be interested.

Please call me today to register!

Kris Behr, Generalist
Lake Michigan College, Bertrand Crossing Campus
Phone (269) 695-1391  Fax (269) 695-2999


3)  Basketball and Games Night

Every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. beginning May 2 through summer for youth in grades 1-12 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 305 W. State St., Cassopolis, MI, there will be a fun night of games and basketball.  A youth message will be offered along with free snacks and pop.  Questions?  Contact the church at 269-445-3950


4) Imagination Library

Read with your preschooler!  Through this free program, each month a new, carefully selected book will be mailed to your home for your child age birth through 5 years of age.  8-10 weeks after enrolling, books will begin to arrive.  Go to this website for more information and to enroll:  http://usa.imaginationlibrary.com/


5) Volunteer Opportunities

A)  Make a card

What:  In just 5 minutes YOU can create a Happy Card for a homebound individual receiving Meals-On-Wheels.  You will create not just a card but a smile when they realize that someone remembered them.

Where:  Volunteer Southwest Michigan Office at 605 Pleasant Street in downtown St. Joseph 

When:  The office will be open :
Tuesday, May 22nd through Thursday, May 24th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and
Friday, May 25th from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Who:  YOU!

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

Volunteering Made Easy


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CLASSIFIEDS


PHONE NEEDED

Boost mobile phone needed

The Homeschool Hub is currently in need of an upgraded cell phone for Boost Mobile. This is our groups phone and we get calls from parents with questions about homeschooling. Very needful. However, our current phone is very outdated. We are told that we may not get calls because of the system on the old phone.

If you happen to have an old Boost Mobile phone with CDMI (updated coverage), we would appreciate the donation. It will go to a good cause. We would be willing to trade this old dinosaur!

Thank you
text or call
269-370-4589


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!  (Advertisements stay in for two weeks unless we work out something else in advance)

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, May 18, 2012

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Homeschool HUB News Update--May 18


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  (You can also sign up on the home page of our website hshub.org--just type your email in the box!)

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

May 25--Bowling at Chippewa Bowl 10:00-12:00pm.  $1.50/pp per game
May 25--Bowling at Strikes and Spares, 1:00-3:00, $5/p
June 4--Club BLUE Martin's Cafe in Niles 7 pm
June 5--Homeschool Hangout at Clay Church Firehouse Youth Center 2-3:30
June 8--HUB Board of Directors Meeting, 7 pm at the Niles Police Complex
June 15--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental



MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

1) Earth and Stars Celebration--tonight and tomorrow!
2) Time to sign up for Pizza Hut BookIt program
3)  Tiller's Traditional Arts Classes
4) Michiana Covenant Academy classes
5)  Homeschool Musician wanted
6) Volunteer opportunities


1) Earth and Stars Celebration--tonight and tomorrow!

EARTH & STARS at the Dr. T.K. Lawless Park in Cass County .  EARTH DAY Celebration combined with Michiana Astronomical Society's STAR PARTY!  Camp out Friday night for STAR PARTY.  Tent set-up begins at 3 pm.  EARTH and STARS exhibits, talks, children's activities Saturday, May 19, from 1 - 9 pm, rain or shine. 

Enter the recycled art contest, bring a book to exchange (free), see the Birds of Prey live 2:00-4:00 pm at the East Pavilion. Education Center will have live owls & hawks on display.   Lots of things to see and do!  Come enjoy a day outside exploring nature in the park.

More info:  http://www.earthdaypark.webs.com/


2) Time to sign up for Pizza Hut BookIt program

They do not allow homeschool groups to do this any longer....individual homeschool families must go to the web site here and sign up: http://www.bookitprogram.com/Enrollment/index.asp

You will receive 6 personal pan pizza coupons to be used each month next school year as your K-6 student reaches his/her reading goals.


3)  Tiller's Traditional Arts Classes

Basic Cheesemaking- 165

With goat milk beyond her soap making needs, Barbara Jenness began the journey into cheesemaking. She has years of experience in cheesemaking. The class covers equipment and basic principles to make cheese in the kitchen and more. Students work hands-on to make several types of cheese as she demystifies the cheesemaking process. Students sample and learn to make many cheeses. Product: cheese.
Enrollment: 4 to 12 Minimum age: 12
a/ May 17-18 Thurs-Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm (ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!)
b/ September 8-9 Sat-Sun 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuition: $200 Materials: $15
Cook's Mill, Scotts, MI with Barbara Jenness

Blacksmithing I - 310
www.tillersinternational.org/blacksmithing/classes_310_blacksmithingI.html
With John Sarge, Tim Carr, Herb Nehring, and guests
e/ May 19-20 Sat-Sun 9:00 am-5:00 pm (1 spot- You can still make it!!)
f/ June 6-7* Wed-Thurs 9:00 am-5:00 pm (11 spots)
Classes at Cook’s Mill, Nehring Blacksmith Shop, Scotts, MI
Tuition: $165 Materials (including coal) $30

Blacksmithing II - 311
Build on skills learned in Blacksmithing I. Hands-on projects improve your hammer skills and add to your techniques. Make tools for your shop. Tool making gives more forge welding and tempering experience. Coaching speeds your progress. A great way to enjoy and refine your smithing skills.
Enrollment: 4 to 12 Minimum age: 15
With John Sarge, Tim Carr, Herb Nehring, and guests
a/ June 8-9 Fri-Sat 9:00 am-5:00 pm (4 Spots left!)
Cook's Mill, Scotts, MI
Tuition: $165 Materials: $30 (includes coal)

Rope Making - 194
This important skill has application for modern craft, home, and farm use. Learn the basics of laying up and making rope, as well as selection of appropriate materials. Students will make a simple hand-held rope maker to take home. In addition, we will teach several knots and splices.
Enrollment: 4 to 12 Minimum age: 12
a/ June 2 Sat 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuition: $90 Materials: $5
Cook's Mill, Scotts, MI with Chuck Andrews and Joe Rafacz

Basic Bench Metalworking - 320
Learn the basic bench metalworking skills that form the foundation of your shop. Skills include identification and selection of materials, measuring and laying out work, sawing, drilling, tapping, filing, grinding, cold bending, tool selection, care, safe use, and more. Class discussions and materials can be driven by student interest and backgrounds.
Enrollment: 4 to 10 Minimum age: 14
a/ June 2-3 Sat-Sun 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuition: $190 Materials: $15
Cook's Mill, Scotts, MI with Ray Ott and John Sarge

Home Chicken Slaughtering - 171
With the increased interest in small scale chicken keeping, more people would like to relearn the skills related to home slaughtering of chickens. It is a skill which used to be had by many but for which instructors are now hard to find. Come to Tillers and learn with skilled staff how to humanely slaughter your home raised chickens. Product: One fresh chicken.

Enrollment: 6-15 Minimum age: 14
a/ June 9 Sat 9:00-5:00pm (10 spots)
Tuition: $85 Materials: $25
Cook's Mill, Scotts, MI
With Rob Burdick, Dulcy Perkins, and friends

Garden Wheelbarrow - 466
This wooden wheelbarrow is based on an historic model in the Abbey tool collection. It has a 4 spoke wooden wheel held together with a heat shrunk metal tire. Introductory wheelwrighting and woodworking skills are taught. Each student will build their own wheel and wheelbarrow. The sides of the wheelbarrow are removable so that long loads can be balanced across the frame. This very functional wheelbarrow will be great to use at a historical farm, re-enactment gathering, or in your own backyard garden.
Enrollment: 3 to 5 Minimum age: 14
a/ June 15-17 Fri-Sun 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuition: $200 Materials: Pine- $30 Oak- $50
Cook's Mill, Scotts, MI with Dave Kramer

Wooden Spoke Shaves - 454
Make a fine flat-blade spoke shave with a beautiful hardwood body and handles. Spoke shaves are simple tools originally used to round the edges of wooden spokes. They are practical tools for any hand tool woodworker. Experiment with a variety of old spoke shaves, and learn how to shape your own. Product: spoke shave.
Enrollment: 4 to 10 Minimum age: 14
a/ June 16 Sat 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuition: $90 Materials: $15
Cook's Mill, Scotts, MI with Gil Chesbro

Oxen Basics - 222
This comprehensive class creates skills in driving, training, and yoking in a sequence of hands-on experiences. Enjoy well-trained oxen responding to your voice commands. Learn to select, team, and care for oxen. Use low-stress training to teach calves. Drive teams hitched to various loads, practice field tasks, and try your hand at early shop skills to shape your own small yoke (added charges for yokes more than 6� in bow width). If you have a team, ask about bringing it. Make this the outstanding experience of your year!
Enrollment: 4 to 16 Minimum age: 12
a/ June 18-22 Mon-Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuition: $425 Materials: $40 (6� or smaller yoke)
Cook's Mill, Scotts, MI with Dick Roosenberg, Dulcy Perkins, and John Sarge
 

4) Michiana Covenant Academy classes

Michiana Covenant Academy in Granger serves area homeschoolers by offering academic classes for grades K-12.  We invite you to take as many or few classes as you need to achieve success in your homeschool.  For the 2012-2013 academic year, we are offering the following classes:

Senior High:  Fine Arts from an Art History perspective, Apologia Biology II, Drawing, Graphic Design, History (1900-present, including American), Literature (1900-present, including American), Logic, Poetry, SAT Prep (Math, Essay and Verbal), Spanish I, II, III, IV, and IEW Writing.

Junior High:  Fine Arts from an Art History perspective, Apologia Physical Science, Drawing, Graphic Design, History (1900-present, including American), Literature from a Christian Worldview, Beginning Spanish, Spanish I, and IEW Writing.

Middle School:  Fine Arts from an Art History perspective, Apologia Botany, Shurley Grammar 6, Beginning Spanish, IEW Writing

Elementary:  Art, Geography, Music, Literature, Writing, and Apologia Zoology II

We also offer a study hall, so students may study during the day, as they have spaces in their schedules.  Parents may volunteer for playground oversight during lunch time.

Please visit our website, michianacovenantacademy.org, and join our Facebook page for more information and announcements.  You may direct questions to academy@michianacovenant.org.


5)  Homeschool Musician wanted

Hi,  We are looking for a serious homeschooled musician or two to play in a string ensemble.  We have a violin and a viola.  Both won the Geoffroy award this year.  Contact Laura Kapala for more info if interested:  lj.kapala@yahoo.com
 

6) Volunteer Opportunities

A)   Planting trees in Detroit--tomorrow!
This SATURDAY May 19th  9:00am - 1pm

The Greening of Detroit will be planting it's 12th Annual Memorial Grove in partnership with the USDA/USFS Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Data Analysis, and the Del Ray Community Center.  We will be planting 175 trees. We invite you to help us plant these trees! We  are looking for 160 volunteers.

Volunteers should meet at the Del Ray Community Center located at 420 S. Leigh St., Detroit MI 48209

Click here to register!  http://www.usgbcdetroit.org/index.php/calendar/event/589/Greening-of-Detroit

B) Benton Harbor Community Clean Up Weekend! May 18 & 19, 2012 Friday & Saturday

Benton Harbor is getting ready to host the Senior PGA. One particular area that will require a lot of "manpower" is the community cleanup effort. The major transportation routes have been identified and volunteers are being sought to help clean up these targeted areas during a "Community Cleanup Weekend", which will take place from 9am to 5pm, Friday, May 18th and Saturday, May 19th. Go to www.volunteerswmi.org, log in as a volunteer and link to Cornerstone Alliance and the Community Clean Up volunteer.

C) Girls on the Run

Want to join an afternoon of fun?  Do you enjoy styling hair? What about cheering others on as they make their way around a 5K course? United Way of Southwest Michigan needs your help! On Thursday May 31st the Girls on the Run program is having its 5K event at the Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds in Berrien Springs.

The following positions are volunteer opportunities with tentative time frames:

Registration Check In: Attend the event from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. (aid in the check in of all racing participants)
Hair Station: Attend the event from 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. (help style hair!)
Food Table: Attend the event from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (help staff a food table)
Parking Assistance: Attend the event from 3:15 - 6:30 p.m. (help direct incoming traffic as they enter the fairgrounds)
Route Assistance: Attend the event from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. (help cheer the girls around the route)
Volunteer Check In Attend the event from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. (help check in all volunteers for specific positions)

If any of these positions are of interest to you, please click here to register! Please make sure to select the appropriate position under the "5K Volunteer Positions".

Questions: Adam Burnett, Impact Strategies Coordinator at United Way of Southwest Michigan .  Email  adam.burnett@uwsm.org  phone 269-982-1700 ext.24.

Positions will be filled on a first come, first serve basis."

D)  Project Connect - Homelessness

 Are you interested in lending a hand in efforts against homelessness? Volunteers can assist with Project Connect Event in Cass County on Monday, May 21, 2012 from 4pm-7:30pm.  Volunteers will be assisting community members with intake, navigating around the resource fair, and providing haircuts (barber/beautician volunteers).  Volunteers to assist with the setting up and breaking down of the event as well.

Interested? Call Diamond Walker at Domestic and Sexual Assault Services at 269-273-6154.

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:

If you have a favorite link or website, please share.

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CLASSIFIEDS


PHONE NEEDED

Boost mobile phone needed

The Homeschool Hub is currently in need of an upgraded cell phone for Boost Mobile. This is our groups phone and we get calls from parents with questions about homeschooling. Very needful. However, our current phone is very outdated. We are told that we may not get calls because of the system on the old phone.

If you happen to have an old Boost Mobile phone with CDMI (updated coverage), we would appreciate the donation. It will go to a good cause. We would be willing to trade this old dinosaur!

Thank you
text or call
269-370-4589


ONLINE TUTORING

Online video tutoring in math, science, English and writing, and ACT/SAT, CLEP, and college testing. 
$20 per hourly session.
Sam Salo
262-721-8887
samuel.a.salo@gmail.com
facebook.com/samsalotutoring


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!  (Advertisements stay in for two weeks unless we work out something else in advance)

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, May 11, 2012

[HUBnewsletter] Homeschool HUB News Update--May 11

 

Homeschool HUB News Update--May 11


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  (You can also sign up on the home page of our website hshub.org--just type your email in the box!)

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

May 15--Homeschool Hangout at Clay Church Firehouse Youth Center 2-3:30
May 18--Bowling at Chippewa Bowl 10:00-12:00pm.  $1.50/pp per game
May 18--Bowling at Strikes and Spares, 1:00-3:00, $5/p
May 18--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental
June 4--Club BLUE Martin's Cafe in Niles 7 pm
June 8--HUB Board of Directors Meeting, 7 pm at the Niles Police Complex


 
GENERAL INTEREST

G1)  Mom's Science Retreat
G2) Volvo Environment Contest


G1)  Mom's Science Retreat

Landry Academy's annual Mom's Science Retreat is now open for registration.

It a wonderful two and a half days of fellowship, learning, relaxing, and recharging in the fall-colored Blue Ridge Mountains.

Held at a beautiful, small mountain retreat center, for $75 you'll receive..
9 meals, a room for 3 nights, 2.5 days of science teaching instruction and materials, free coffee/tea/hot chocolate 24/7, wireless internet access, deck and rocking chairs with gorgeous views, beautiful lobby with couches and fireplace, etc) - all you have to do is get here. :)

Please note: We have limited space at this retreat and at $75 per person it will fill quickly.

See details and photos here..
http://www.landryacademy.com/momsretreat.htm


G2) Volvo Environment Contest

Start now on planning your projects for this competition: http://www.volvoadventure.org/home.aspx

WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT?
The Volvo Adventure - in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme - is an educational programme that rewards environmental activities and the decision-makers of the future. To enter, you form a team of 2 to 5 members aged 13 to 16 (at competition opening - July 1st 2012). Perform an environmental project in your local community & submit the project via our online submission tool before the competition deadline, January 31st 2013.

Projects are judged and the best projects are selected for an all expenses paid trip to Göteborg, Sweden where they can win: 1st place = 10,000 USD, 2nd = 6,000 USD and 3rd = 4,000 USD

WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT?
Too young to enter the Volvo Adventure ? Bob the Bunny's competition is aimed at younger adventurers aged between 10 to 12 years old (at the competition opening - July 1st 2012).  To enter, you form a team of 1 to 3 members, identify a local environmental issue and create an A4 cartoon strip illustrating the issue and actions that you might take to solve it. The submissions should be sent to us before the competition deadline of 24:00 CET on February 28th 2013.  Next years winning team will be sent to the 2013 Volvo Adventure final.



MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

1) Time to sign up for Pizza Hut BookIt program
2)  Godspell, Jr.
3) Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Camps
4) The Crucible performance in South Bend
5) Outreach for World Hope Benefit--tomorrow!
6) Summer Architecture Camps for kids
7) Christian Football League
8) Volunteer opportunities


1) Time to sign up for Pizza Hut BookIt program

They do not allow homeschool groups to do this any longer....individual homeschool families must go to the web site here and sign up: http://www.bookitprogram.com/Enrollment/index.asp

You will receive 6 personal pan pizza coupons to be used each month next school year as your K-6 student reaches his/her reading goals.


2)  Godspell, Jr.

Can't make it to the Broadway revival of Godspell in NYC (that would be most of us)?  Come to Godspell Jr. right here in Michiana to experience a youth version of the play which includes 14 of the original Broadway songs including "Day by Day" and "All Good Gifts."  Hear the Gospel of Matthew brought to life by a cast of youth 9-19 years old acting/singing the parables to upbeat rock tempo music in a play appropriate for all ages.  Show Dates: Friday, May 18 & Saturday, May 19, 7:00 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, 501 Grant St., Niles, MI.  Tickets $5 (10-pack $45, further discounts available for children's groups or larger groups--Call 269-684-3454).  All ticket sales benefit children's charities here and abroad.  Tickets available at Color Me Christian, 101 E. Main St, Niles; from the Grace United Methodist Church office, 501 Grant St., Niles (phone: 269-683-8770); or contact Cordelia Tomasino (269-684-3454) or a cast member.  See the church website for more information: www.graceumcniles.org.
 

3) Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Camps

Hello,

The attached documents have information on the upcoming Fort St. Joseph Archaeology camp season and open house.  If you know anyone who would be interested, please share this with them.

This is going to be a great season, so I hope to see you either at a camp or the open house!

Carol Bainbridge, Director
Fort St. Joseph Museum
508 E. Main St.
Niles, MI 49120
269-683-4702, ext. 212
cbainbridge@nilesmi.org


4) The Crucible performance in South Bend

In an age where one's reputation can so quickly be tarnished by a blogpost or tweet, we do well to think before we "speak".  Trinity School at Greenlawn's senior class will perform "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller, which deals directly with the questions of honesty, justice and reputation. The performance will take place in the Trinity School auditorium on Friday, May 18 at 7:30. The play is based on the historical event of the Salem witch trials of 1692.  Miller wrote this play in 1953 to mirror the anti-communist hysteria inspired by Senator Joseph McCarthy. Miller himself was called before the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1956 and asked to name people in the theater community whom he knew were members of the communist party in America. This play is open to the public. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children, and $16 for families. For more information, please call 574-287-5590. 


5)  Outreach for World Hope Benefit--tomorrow!

The last two years students from Trinity School's Life Committee have hosted a concert for the benefit of a charity. This year, students will be giving proceeds to Outreach for World Hope, a Christian organization that focuses helping the poor in the Chiquimula region of Guatemala. Many of the school's students have gone on mission trips to this region to feed and cloth many in need. The benefit will take place on Saturday, May 12 at 7:30, at the Trinity School Athletic Center- 53666 N. Ironwood Dr.. Student band, Liquid Rabbit, will be playing and tickets are $7 at the door. For more information, please contact Wendy Baxter at wbaxter@trinityschools.org or 574-315-3755.
 

6) Summer Architecture Camps for kids

Please see the attachment for more info on Architecture Classes being offered at Andrews University in Berrien Springs.


7) Christian Football League

Here is an opportunity for homeschoolers and private schoolers to play in a Christian football league. Christian Football League of MI is in the process of gathering interested players in Berrien and Cass Counties and in Northern Indiana to form a new team for this area for the fall 2012 season. Players from 7-12 grades (current 6th graders) are invited to contact Boyd Meyers at boydmeyers@gmail.com. Cost is less than $300, which includes everything except cleats. The CFL has accident/health/liability insurance. Visit their website at www.cfl-mi.com for more info. We invite you to pass this information on to private schoolers and other homeschoolers.


8) Volunteer Opportunities

A)  Want Free Access to the Senior PGA Championship Tournament While Giving Back to Your Community?

We need 40 Volunteers to work the concession stand from May 22nd through May 27th.
Three shifts available, choose one shift for each day:

5:30 – 10:00        10 people
10:00 – 4:00        20 people
4:00 – 8:30           10 people

After your shift, you will have free access to stay and watch the golf event!!!

Please respond by Wednesday, May 9th at Noon  (If they still need people, I am sure they would be happy to hear from someone)

For your generous efforts, we will make a donation in your name to one of the following local charitable organizations:
The Opportunity Center
Gateway
Emergency Shelter Services
Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency
The Volunteer Center

Please contact:
Herb Caldwell
hcaldwell@c4cd.org
Herbert Caldwell
Vice President, Consortium for Community Development
175 W. Main St .
Benton Harbor , MI 49022
269.277.5201 Office
269.208.8457 Mobile
269.926.4045 Fax

B) Girls on the Run

Want to join an afternoon of fun?  Do you enjoy styling hair? What about cheering others on as they make their way around a 5K course? United Way of Southwest Michigan needs your help! On Thursday May 31st the Girls on the Run program is having its 5K event at the Berrien County Youth Fairgrounds in Berrien Springs.

The following positions are volunteer opportunities with tentative time frames:

Registration Check In: Attend the event from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. (aid in the check in of all racing participants)
Hair Station: Attend the event from 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. (help style hair!)
Food Table: Attend the event from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (help staff a food table)
Parking Assistance: Attend the event from 3:15 - 6:30 p.m. (help direct incoming traffic as they enter the fairgrounds)
Route Assistance: Attend the event from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. (help cheer the girls around the route)
Volunteer Check In Attend the event from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. (help check in all volunteers for specific positions)

If any of these positions are of interest to you, please click here to register! Please make sure to select the appropriate position under the "5K Volunteer Positions".

Questions: Adam Burnett, Impact Strategies Coordinator at United Way of Southwest Michigan .  Email  adam.burnett@uwsm.org  phone 269-982-1700 ext.24.

Positions will be filled on a first come, first serve basis."

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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PHONE NEEDED

Boost mobile phone needed

The Homeschool Hub is currently in need of an upgraded cell phone for Boost Mobile. This is our groups phone and we get calls from parents with questions about homeschooling. Very needful. However, our current phone is very outdated. We are told that we may not get calls because of the system on the old phone.

If you happen to have an old Boost Mobile phone with CDMI (updated coverage), we would appreciate the donation. It will go to a good cause. We would be willing to trade this old dinosaur!

Thank you
text or call
269-370-4589


ONLINE TUTORING

Online video tutoring in math, science, English and writing, and ACT/SAT, CLEP, and college testing. 
$20 per hourly session.
Sam Salo
262-721-8887
samuel.a.salo@gmail.com
facebook.com/samsalotutoring


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!  (Advertisements stay in for two weeks unless we work out something else in advance)

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.

--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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Thursday, May 10, 2012

[HUBnewsletter] Reminder--Showcase tonight!

 

The annual Homeschool Showcase is tonight at Lake Michigan College Bertrand Crossing Campus (near the corner of US 12 and 31 in Niles, MI).  It is from 6-8 pm.  Come and support local homeschoolers.  See what they have been doing.  Find out about classes and opportunities.  Refreshments will be served.  Free and open to all.

There will be performances, singing and dancing and who knows what else.  It should be fun.  Come join us.  :-)

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Friday, May 4, 2012

[HUBnewsletter] Homeschool HUB News Update--May 4

 

Homeschool HUB News Update--May 4

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  (You can also sign up on the home page of our website hshub.org--just type your email in the box!)

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

May 7--Club BLUE Martin's Cafe in Niles 7 pm
May 10--Homeschool Showcase 6-8 pm LMC Bertand in Niles
May 11--Bowling at Chippewa Bowl 10:00-12:00pm.  $1.50/pp per game
May 11--Bowling at Strikes and Spares, 1:00-3:00, $5/p
May 15--Homeschool Hangout at Clay Church Firehouse Youth Center 2-3:30
May 18--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental



GENERAL INTEREST

G1)  The Eggs Have Hatched!

G1)  The Eggs Have Hatched!

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is thrilled to share the news that the eggs have hatched in the nest of Big Red and Ezra, the Red-tailed Hawks featured on our live cam streaming from the Cornell campus.

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/page.aspx?pid=2422

There's also four baby Great Blue Herons in the heron nest!

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/page.aspx?pid=2433

(Be aware there is live chat to the side on these pages.  If you register, you can ask questions about the birds.)



MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

1) Homeschool Showcase--NEXT THURSDAY!
2)  Godspell, Jr.
3) Bethel's Dessert Theatre Presents "Leaving Iowa"
4) Homeschool Science at Andrews University
5) Boost mobile phone needed
6) EXPOsing Greatness!
7) Bethel College Encourages Kids to "Jump In" to Academic Camps
8) Volunteer opportunities


1) Homeschool Showcase--NEXT THURSDAY!

Come and see what local homeschooler have been up to this year!  There will be singing and dancing, artwork, and other cool things to see and enjoy.  Free and open to the public.  Get a taste of Godspell Jr and Camp Rock 2 performed by local youth, among other things.   Come to LMC Bertrand campus in Niles (Intersection of US 12 and US 31) Thursday May 10th from 6-8 pm.  You do not need to be a member of the Homeschool HUB to participate.  Refreshments will be offered.  Please bring your unwanted text books, campbell's soup labels, and box tops for education to drop off the night of the showcase.  Clear some space for new stuff!


2)  Godspell, Jr.

Can't make it to the Broadway revival of Godspell in NYC (that would be most of us)?  Come to Godspell Jr. right here in Michiana to experience a youth version of the play which includes 14 of the original Broadway songs including "Day by Day" and "All Good Gifts."  Hear the Gospel of Matthew brought to life by a cast of youth 9-19 years old acting/singing the parables to upbeat rock tempo music in a play appropriate for all ages.  Show Dates: Friday, May 18 & Saturday, May 19, 7:00 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, 501 Grant St., Niles, MI.  Tickets $5 (10-pack $45, further discounts available for children's groups or larger groups--Call 269-684-3454).  All ticket sales benefit children's charities here and abroad.  Tickets available at Color Me Christian, 101 E. Main St, Niles; from the Grace United Methodist Church office, 501 Grant St., Niles (phone: 269-683-8770); or contact Cordelia Tomasino (269-684-3454) or a cast member.  See the church website for more information: www.graceumcniles.org.
 
Come see a mini-preview at the Homeschool Showcase at LMC Bertrand Crossing on May 10 at about 7:30 p.m. as Joel Pawelski and Vincent Tomasino present the tongue-tying song and soft shoe dance "All for the Best."  Tickets will be available at the showcase that night.


3) Bethel's Dessert Theatre Presents "Leaving Iowa"

Childhood memories. Family vacations. Come laugh and be reminded of your family road trips at Bethel College's 19th annual Dessert Theatre on June 1, 2, 7, 8 at 8 p.m., and June 2 at 2 p.m. located in the Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center – Auditorium.

"Leaving Iowa" is the story of Don Browning, who returns home and decides to finally take his father's ashes to his childhood home, as requested. But when Don discovers Grandma's house is now a grocery store, he begins traveling across Iowa searching for a proper resting place for his father. This father-and-son road trip shifts smoothly from the present to Don's memories of the annual torturous vacations of his childhood.

Tickets are on sale now. Call 574.807.7080, Mon.-Fri., 1-5 p.m. or purchase online at BethelCollege.edu/Tickets. The cost is $18 for adults and $16 for seniors for the play and dessert. Show only tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. The play will start at 8 p.m. each evening and 2  p.m. at the matinee on June 2. Dessert begins at 6:30 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. for the matinee.


4) Homeschool Science at Andrews University

See the attached flyer for information on the homeschool science classes Randy Graves teaches.


5)  Boost mobile phone needed

The Homeschool Hub is currently in need of an upgraded cell phone for Boost Mobile. This is our groups phone and we get calls from parents with questions about homeschooling. Very needful. However, our current phone is very outdated. We are told that we may not get calls because of the system on the old phone.

If you happen to have an old Boost Mobile phone with CDMI (updated coverage), we would appreciate the donation. It will go to a good cause. We would be willing to trade this old dinosaur!

Thank you
text or call
269-370-4589
 

6) EXPOsing Greatness!

Wednesday, May 9, 2012
4:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Lake Michigan College-Bertrand Crossing
1905 Foundation Drive, Niles, MI 49120
(Intersection of US 12 and US 31, just 3 miles north of the Indiana State Line)

The Third Annual EXPOsing Greatness business expo shines light on Niles and Buchanan businesses that serve Greater Michiana.
The EXPO provides networking opportunities, information about local products and services, free pre-show mini-seminars and more.
Seminar & Workshop Topics include QuickBooks, Facebook Strategies, Identity Security and Fostering Customer Loyalty
Please Note: Seminars are scheduled prior to the Expo from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Prize drawings, giveaways, raffles and the Exposing Greatness Photo Contest!

A cash bar in the hospitality suite offers beer, wine and other refreshments.
Sample delicious food provided by local restaurants and top local chefs are providing free delicious food samples!
Meet local business professionals, make new connections and reunite with old friends.

Come one, come all.  FREE Admission Public Welcome


7) Bethel College Encourages Kids to "Jump In" to Academic Camps

Bethel will offer its fifth annual Academic Camps, which provide campers, from ages 7-17, with the opportunity to explore the vast world of academics. Taught by Bethel professors, along with students and staff, the camps will run during the months of June and July. The cost per camper is $125, with the exceptions of the ceramics and youth gospel choir camps.

Campers who successfully complete one week of camp will receive a $250 financial award toward Bethel College. This award is repeatable up to four times. Academic camps include:

Youth Gospel Choir with Zachary Gillis
June 11-15                          Ages 8-14                            9 a.m.-noon ($30)

Theatre with Deb Swerman
June 25-29                          Ages 9-13                            9 a.m.-noon ($125)
July 9-13                               Ages 14-17                          9 a.m.-noon ($125)
July 16-20                            Ages 9-13                            9 a.m.-noon ($125)

Ceramics with Suzanne Mauro
July 9-13, 17-18 Ages 7-11                            9 a.m.-noon ($150)
July 9-13, 17-18 Ages 12-15                          1-4 p.m. ($150)
July 20                                   Ages 7-15                            Combined age group reception

Science Smackdown with Beth Kroa
July 9-13                               Ages 11-15                          9 a.m.-noon ($125)

Sports Communication with Theo Williams
July 16-20                            Ages 11-15                          9 a.m.-noon ($125)

Instrumental Ensemble with Vicky Warkentien
June 25-29                          Ages 7-15                            9 a.m.-noon ($125)

Water Bugs! with Kevin Drury, Ph.D.
June 25-29                          Ages 10-14                          9 a.m.-noon ($125, plus $25 fee)

Operation! With Steve Galat, M.D.
July 9-13                               Ages 11-15                          9 a.m.-noon ($125)

The registration deadline is two weeks prior to each camp. If space is available, late registrations will be accepted up to the first day of camp for an additional $10 fee.

For more information, visit www.BethelCollege.edu/Camps.


8) Volunteer Opportunities

A)  Several area run/walk races need volunteers or runners/walkers.  See websites for more info:

Sunday, April 29: Fr. Ted 10K (5K, 10K, family walk) (scholarships for low-income/first-generation students in Upward Bound). Volunteers still needed for race day.  http://upwardbound.nd.edu

Saturday, May 12: 5K Run for Education (P-H-M Educational Foundation)  http://phmef.org/events/silver-mile

Saturday, May 19: Girls On The Run 5K (supports GOTR Michiana)  http:// girlsontherunmichiana.org

Saturday, May 19: Ribbon of Hope 5K run/walk. (Elkhart, IN) (Encouragement for cancer patients)  http://ribbonofhope.org

Saturday, June 2: Sunburst Races (Memorial's Childrens' Hospital)  http://sunburstraces.org


B) Be a mentor.

Get involved as a volunteer for Five Star! (or other local educational organizations for kids) This program helps local students live the "Five Star Life," by inspiring them to raise their grades value respect and honor in their lives. If you volunteer for a day trip, you can teach a student how to fish, ride horses and learn horse safety, do a service project alongside students, etc.   Email them for more information or visit their website www.fivestarlife.org to learn more.

C) Sort stuff.

Help those less fortunate by working at St. Vincent DePaul: The organization is reaching out for help. They need help sorting, organizing and hanging clothing and other items they receive at their Ardmore site. The quicker they are able to process donations, the more people they can help! Call Denise Blanche, volunteer organizer, at 574/234-6000 ext. 12105

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HELP NEEDED 

!!!Attention Benton Harbor Residents!!!
 
The Homeschool Hub is looking for a volunteer to place and monitor a textbook bin at the LMC Benton Harbor Campus from mid-April to end of semester.   This person would be asked to place the bin with a sign advertising the "Donation of textbooks" near the bookstore and check the box for donations 1 time per week until the end the semester.  At such time, gather the donated books and arrange pickup by a Homeschool Hub board member.


VIOLIN LESSONS

Stojanovic Academy of Music is now accepting violin students ages 3 and up. The program consists of weekly individual lessons and group classes. Mrs. Stojanovic has eleven years of teaching experience and holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Violin. She is currently finishing the final requirements for her Master of Music degree. If you are interested in violin lessons, please contact Mrs. Stojanovic at stojanovicviolin@gmail.com or call 208-290-8550.


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!  (Advertisements stay in for two weeks unless we work out something else in advance)

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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