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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LINKS TO SHARE:
If you have a favorite link or website, please share.
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CLASSIFIEDS
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.
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
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LINKS TO SHARE:
If you have a favorite link or website, please share.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
CLASSIFIEDS
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!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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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