Homeschool HUB News Update--October 12
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.
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ON THE CALENDAR:
Details for the following events are on the calendar at: www.calendar.yahoo.com/homeschoolhub (Check with those offering the program for cancellations or changes before you go.)
October 19--Bowling at Chippewa Bowl 10:00am-12:00pm. $1.50/pp per game
October 16--Homeschool Hangout. 2:00-3:30 p.m. at Clay Church Firehouse Youth Center on Cleveland Rd.
October 16--Homeschool HUB Board of Directors meeting
October 19--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental
October 19--Bowling at Chippewa Bowl 10:00am-12:00pm. $1.50/pp per game
November 5--Club BLUE Martin's Cafe in Niles 7 pm
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Spelling Bee
2) Hayride and Pumpkins
3) Volunteer Opportunity
1) Spelling Bee
Get ready for the Spelling Bee! The Homeschool Hub is once again sponsoring the Scripps Cloverleaf Spelling Bee. Please email Diane Day if you would like to get a copy of the words that will be used this year. There is no obligation to participate. Participation enrollment fee will be $15 per speller and there are lots of prizes for spelling accomplishments even starting at the school level! This is a great way to build spelling skills while experiencing some healthy competition.
Email me today with questions or to receive the word lists!
Diane Day
Joharding_20@yahoo.com
2) Hayride and Pumpkins
Where: Harvest Tyme Pumpkin Patch in Lowell, Indiana
When: Friday, October 19th at 11:00pm
Cost: $7.00 for every adult and child
Includes: Hayride, 1 pumpkin, and ALL other activities/attractions
(Any child who is under 2 yrs old and is not picking a pumpkin will be free).
Please RSVP with how may people will be attending to Carrie at highlandhomeschoolers@gmail.com
If more information is needed please call Carrie at 219-484-1121 or Natalie at 219-924-5221.
Please forward to anyone that you think might be interested. Thanks and God Bless!
http://www.harvesttymefun.com/
3) Volunteer Opportunity
Day of Action for Seniors
Look to United Way of Southwest Michigan as we make a difference in the lives of Senior Citizens in Berrien & Cass Counties! On November 1, teams of volunteers will go to homes of senior citizens throughout Berrien and Cass Counties to rake leaves, clean gutters and weatherize windows. Go here to volunteer: http://www.uwsm.org/srdayvolunteer
Debra Panozzo
Adult and family volunteer coordinator
Volunteer Southwest Michigan
269-983-0912 ext 13
www.volunteerswmi.org
Volunteering made easy!
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LINKS TO SHARE:
Free math instruction and tutoring:
http://www.mathplanet.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 resource library that includes things like 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
SELLING POPCORN AND BATTERIES!!
Want to support a local Scout? Need some batteries (who doesn't)? Want some yummy caramel corn, chese popcorn, or microwave popcorn? How about chocolate-covered pretzels or caramel corn? Contact Nathan at andreamom001@gmail.com for delivery in Dowagiac, Cassopolis, Berrien Springs, Decatur, or Niles, possibly South Bend, too. If you live elsewhere, we can arrange to meet you in one of the mentioned places.
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.
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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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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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