Homeschool HUB News Update--February 8
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 Please put "for newsletter" in the subject so it doesn't get overlooked.
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!) Don't forget to do one of these if you change your email address!
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 (Check with those offering the program for cancellations or changes before you go.)
February 12--Homeschool HUB Board of Directors meeting, 7 pm Niles Police Complex
February 15--Bowling at Chippewa Bowl 10:00am-12:00pm. $1.50/pp per game
February 19--Homeschool Hangout. 2:00-3:30 p.m. at Clay Church Firehouse Youth Center on Cleveland Rd.
March 4--Club BLUE Martin's Cafe in Niles 7 pm
March 8--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental
GENERAL INTEREST
G1) Prezi/TED Ideas Matter Contest
G1) Prezi/TED Ideas Matter Contest
Millions of people are using prezi to share their ideas. To showcase a few, we're launching a monthly Ideas Matter Spotlight, featuring the most compelling ideas on Prezi.com. Lara Setrakian, co-founder and managing editor of Syria Deeply, used Prezi's new audio feature to create an immersive prezi about the Syria Crisis.
We've joined with TED Conferences to host an Ideas Matter contest. Create and submit a prezi inspired by one of five popular TED Talks. Ten finalists will receive lifetime Pro licenses, and one grand prize winner will be featured on both Prezi & TED's websites as well as in the second edition of Ideas Matter Spotlight.
For more info: http://prezi.com/ideas-matter-contest/
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Students Showcase Sixth Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit
2) Bethel to Host Spring Faculty Colloquium Lecture
3) Bethel to Host Larry Mead Lecture on Poverty
4) Benefit Dance--tomorrow!
5) Classical Conversations Information Meetings
6) Discount Detroit Pistons Tickets
7) LMC Community Education Offerings
8) Michiana Covenant Academy Registration
9) Regional Division of the Scripp's Spelling Bee
1) Students Showcase Sixth Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit
The Bethel College department of visual arts will be hosting an opening reception for its Sixth Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit on Friday, Feb. 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The students' artwork will be on display in the Weaver Art Gallery in the Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center – Auditorium. The exhibit will run Feb. 16 to Mar. 30, Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Local artisans, including one or two faculty members, will judge various two-dimensional and three-dimensional media entries. All students are eligible and encouraged to submit their work to the show. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, Feb. 7 at 4 p.m. Winners of first place two-dimensional, first place three-dimensional, second place, third place and best of show will be disclosed on opening night.
The event is free and open to the public.
2) Bethel to Host Spring Faculty Colloquium Lecture
Bethel College is hosting a spring faculty colloquium on Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. in the Academic Center, Room 342. David R. Schwartz, Ph.D., will be speaking on "The Kingdom of God and the Limits of Evangelical Politics."
Schwartz is the assistant professor of history at Asbury University. He has written a number of articles and recently published a book called "Moral Minority." This book earned the Book of the Year Award for 2012 from Jesus Creed and has been positively reviewed in "New York Times," "The Christian Century" and other publications.
The series is free and open to the public.
3) Bethel to Host Larry Mead Lecture on Poverty
Bethel's business department will be hosting a lecture on poverty given by Larry Mead, Ph.D., on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Middleton Hall of Science – Octorium. Mead graduated from Harvard University with a doctorate in political science and is a professor of politics and public policy at New York University. Mead studies the link between major policy issues and the government. He has published seven different articles involving policy analysis and political analysis.
Mead will be speaking on his book "From Prophecy to Charity: How to Help the Poor." Anyone interested in learning more about the causes of poverty and effective methods of escape from poverty should attend. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Contact Assistant Professor of Business Aaron Schavey, Ph.D., for more information at schavea@bethelcollege.edu or 574.257.3281.
4) Benefit Dance--tomorrow!
Michiana's Jazz Assemblage, an 18 piece big band, will be playing a benefit dance at the People of Praise Community Center this Saturday, February 9 from 8 to 10:30. Ticket are $15 ahead of time or $20 at the door. Light refreshments will also be served. Learn more or purchase tickets: http://www.southbenddance.org/
5) Classical Conversations Information Meetings
Informational meetings for a newly forming Classical Conversation Community in Berrien County (fall 2013) are listed below. The Community will offer Foundations (4 year olds - 6th grade), Essentials (4th - 6th grade), Challenge A (7th-8th grade), and Challenge B (8th - 9th grade).
www.classicalconversations.com
Monday, February 11, 2013
7:00 P.M., Stevensville
Home of Kristi Key
2467 Lara Lane
for more information call
662-816-1020
Thursday, February 28, 2013
7:00 P.M., Granger
Home of Cherilyn Snodgrass
51887 Foxdale Lane
for more information call
574-243-0593
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
7:00 P.M., Berrien Center
Home of Kim Dubbs
9513 Huckleberry Road
for more information call
269-471-0389
6) Discount Detroit Pistons Tickets
The Detroit Pistons are proud to continue to recognize Michigan students academic success. Each of your students who make the Honor Roll qualify to redeem a complimentary Pistons ticket with the purchase of a discounted adult ticket. It's a great way for them to celebrate their accomplishments.
Please see attached two forms that you can choose from that way we're sure to give you game that fits in your schedule. If you need more information or have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact me directly. I can be reached at 248-371-2030 or via email cwilkinson@palacenet.com.
Again, congratulations on your students accomplishments!
Thanks so much,
CASSIE WILKINSON
Group Sales Account Executive
248.371.2030 / office
248.370.5230 / fax
cwilkinson@palacenet.com
7) LMC Community Education Offerings
See attached image for info.
8) Michiana Covenant Academy Registration
Michiana Covenant Academy is starting registrations for Third Trimester classes on February 13. Please feel free to jump into classes like Art, Music, History, Literature, Geography, and Zoology. The Academy serves only homeschool families in the Michiana area. Classes are held on Wednesdays, with Third Trimester classes starting on March 20. Please see our website, michianacovenantacademy.org for information on class times, as well as our calendar, course descriptions and teacher biographies. See us in the fall for full-year Spanish and Science classes.
9) Regional Division of the Scripp's Spelling Bee
The Regional Spelling Bee will be held Tuesday, February 12 at LMC Benton Harbor at 9 am. Some local homeschoolers are involved, so come see them compete for a chance to go to the National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C.
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LINKS TO SHARE:
If you have a favorite link, please share!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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
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 Andrea Bikfalvy homeschoolhub@yahoo.com or 269-240-6094
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 member 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.
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 Please put "for newsletter" in the subject so it doesn't get overlooked.
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!) Don't forget to do one of these if you change your email address!
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 (Check with those offering the program for cancellations or changes before you go.)
February 12--Homeschool HUB Board of Directors meeting, 7 pm Niles Police Complex
February 15--Bowling at Chippewa Bowl 10:00am-12:00pm. $1.50/pp per game
February 19--Homeschool Hangout. 2:00-3:30 p.m. at Clay Church Firehouse Youth Center on Cleveland Rd.
March 4--Club BLUE Martin's Cafe in Niles 7 pm
March 8--Homeschool Skate at USA Skate 1:00-3:00, $3/pp including skate rental
GENERAL INTEREST
G1) Prezi/TED Ideas Matter Contest
G1) Prezi/TED Ideas Matter Contest
Millions of people are using prezi to share their ideas. To showcase a few, we're launching a monthly Ideas Matter Spotlight, featuring the most compelling ideas on Prezi.com. Lara Setrakian, co-founder and managing editor of Syria Deeply, used Prezi's new audio feature to create an immersive prezi about the Syria Crisis.
We've joined with TED Conferences to host an Ideas Matter contest. Create and submit a prezi inspired by one of five popular TED Talks. Ten finalists will receive lifetime Pro licenses, and one grand prize winner will be featured on both Prezi & TED's websites as well as in the second edition of Ideas Matter Spotlight.
For more info: http://prezi.com/ideas-matter-contest/
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) Students Showcase Sixth Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit
2) Bethel to Host Spring Faculty Colloquium Lecture
3) Bethel to Host Larry Mead Lecture on Poverty
4) Benefit Dance--tomorrow!
5) Classical Conversations Information Meetings
6) Discount Detroit Pistons Tickets
7) LMC Community Education Offerings
8) Michiana Covenant Academy Registration
9) Regional Division of the Scripp's Spelling Bee
1) Students Showcase Sixth Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit
The Bethel College department of visual arts will be hosting an opening reception for its Sixth Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit on Friday, Feb. 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The students' artwork will be on display in the Weaver Art Gallery in the Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center – Auditorium. The exhibit will run Feb. 16 to Mar. 30, Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Local artisans, including one or two faculty members, will judge various two-dimensional and three-dimensional media entries. All students are eligible and encouraged to submit their work to the show. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, Feb. 7 at 4 p.m. Winners of first place two-dimensional, first place three-dimensional, second place, third place and best of show will be disclosed on opening night.
The event is free and open to the public.
2) Bethel to Host Spring Faculty Colloquium Lecture
Bethel College is hosting a spring faculty colloquium on Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. in the Academic Center, Room 342. David R. Schwartz, Ph.D., will be speaking on "The Kingdom of God and the Limits of Evangelical Politics."
Schwartz is the assistant professor of history at Asbury University. He has written a number of articles and recently published a book called "Moral Minority." This book earned the Book of the Year Award for 2012 from Jesus Creed and has been positively reviewed in "New York Times," "The Christian Century" and other publications.
The series is free and open to the public.
3) Bethel to Host Larry Mead Lecture on Poverty
Bethel's business department will be hosting a lecture on poverty given by Larry Mead, Ph.D., on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Middleton Hall of Science – Octorium. Mead graduated from Harvard University with a doctorate in political science and is a professor of politics and public policy at New York University. Mead studies the link between major policy issues and the government. He has published seven different articles involving policy analysis and political analysis.
Mead will be speaking on his book "From Prophecy to Charity: How to Help the Poor." Anyone interested in learning more about the causes of poverty and effective methods of escape from poverty should attend. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Contact Assistant Professor of Business Aaron Schavey, Ph.D., for more information at schavea@bethelcollege.edu or 574.257.3281.
4) Benefit Dance--tomorrow!
Michiana's Jazz Assemblage, an 18 piece big band, will be playing a benefit dance at the People of Praise Community Center this Saturday, February 9 from 8 to 10:30. Ticket are $15 ahead of time or $20 at the door. Light refreshments will also be served. Learn more or purchase tickets: http://www.southbenddance.org/
5) Classical Conversations Information Meetings
Informational meetings for a newly forming Classical Conversation Community in Berrien County (fall 2013) are listed below. The Community will offer Foundations (4 year olds - 6th grade), Essentials (4th - 6th grade), Challenge A (7th-8th grade), and Challenge B (8th - 9th grade).
www.classicalconversations.com
Monday, February 11, 2013
7:00 P.M., Stevensville
Home of Kristi Key
2467 Lara Lane
for more information call
662-816-1020
Thursday, February 28, 2013
7:00 P.M., Granger
Home of Cherilyn Snodgrass
51887 Foxdale Lane
for more information call
574-243-0593
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
7:00 P.M., Berrien Center
Home of Kim Dubbs
9513 Huckleberry Road
for more information call
269-471-0389
6) Discount Detroit Pistons Tickets
The Detroit Pistons are proud to continue to recognize Michigan students academic success. Each of your students who make the Honor Roll qualify to redeem a complimentary Pistons ticket with the purchase of a discounted adult ticket. It's a great way for them to celebrate their accomplishments.
Please see attached two forms that you can choose from that way we're sure to give you game that fits in your schedule. If you need more information or have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact me directly. I can be reached at 248-371-2030 or via email cwilkinson@palacenet.com.
Again, congratulations on your students accomplishments!
Thanks so much,
CASSIE WILKINSON
Group Sales Account Executive
248.371.2030 / office
248.370.5230 / fax
cwilkinson@palacenet.com
7) LMC Community Education Offerings
See attached image for info.
8) Michiana Covenant Academy Registration
Michiana Covenant Academy is starting registrations for Third Trimester classes on February 13. Please feel free to jump into classes like Art, Music, History, Literature, Geography, and Zoology. The Academy serves only homeschool families in the Michiana area. Classes are held on Wednesdays, with Third Trimester classes starting on March 20. Please see our website, michianacovenantacademy.org for information on class times, as well as our calendar, course descriptions and teacher biographies. See us in the fall for full-year Spanish and Science classes.
9) Regional Division of the Scripp's Spelling Bee
The Regional Spelling Bee will be held Tuesday, February 12 at LMC Benton Harbor at 9 am. Some local homeschoolers are involved, so come see them compete for a chance to go to the National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LINKS TO SHARE:
If you have a favorite link, please share!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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
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 Andrea Bikfalvy homeschoolhub@yahoo.com or 269-240-6094
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 member 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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