Saturday, September 28, 2013

[HUBnewsletter] Homeschool HUB News Update--September 27 [1 Attachment]

 

Homeschool HUB News Update--September 27

Homeschool HUB phone: 269-240-6094
email: homeschoolhub@yahoo.com   website: www.hshub.org  facebook:  www.facebook.com/HomeschoolHub
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!)  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.)

October 1--Homeschool Hangout, 2:00-3:30 at Clay Church Firehouse



GENERAL INTEREST

G1)  Home School Market Research Project


G1)  Home School Market Research Project

Hello,

As a home educator, we know you want to ensure the most effective teaching materials are available to families. How often can you directly influence what that content looks and feels like? Now you can!

The Grandview Group, a global education research firm, is seeking your assistance in participating in a study evaluating new teaching and learning resources for home school students and their parents. We are contacting hundreds of your home schooling peers across the country and inviting them to share their feedback.

The study will be launched on September 30th and will involve previewing a few modules from the Making Sense for Home Schooling Series. There are modules on mathematics, literacy, and special topics for parents of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers – all delivered in an engaging set of activities and resources. Participants who fully complete the study will be entered to win a Kindle HD.

The study will take approximately 1 hour (60 minutes) to complete and will be sent out to all registered participants on September 30th. It will be due for completion on or before October 4th.

Simply click on the link to register, typing your name, email address, phone, and indicate, "Yes, I wish to participate in this study!" and you will receive a link to the online survey sometime on the 26th of September!

http://media.thegrandviewgroup.com/MSLS/Homeschool/interest.html

Feel free to share this with any parent or other advocate for home schooling! Thank you, in advance, for your interest and assistance.

Sincere regards,

Stacy Williams

Coordinator
The Grandview Group, LLC
877-845-8449 ext 826
480-332-7256 - Cell
S.williams@thegrandviewgroup.com

 

MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

1) Niles History Center Field Trips
2)  Remember When/Remember Why Free Event
3)  Youth Theater Performances


1) Niles History Center Field Trips

Field trip programming requires a minimum of 12 school-age children. Groups of less than 12 can certainly learn a lot from our walk-in booklets! Current walk-in booklet is 'Ingathering' (Fall/Harvest/Thanksgiving topic). Hope to see some of your groups.  See attached flyer for more information.

Cindy Benson
Education Curator
Niles History Center
508 E. Main St.
Niles, MI 49120
269-683-4700, ext. 4011
cbenson@nilesmi.org


2)  Remember When/Remember Why Free Event

Remember When ...
Big hair was cool and so were leg warmers?

Remember Why ...
You cried after lunch when you had no one to sit with?

Remember When ...
A Rubik's cube and PAC MAN occupied you for hours?

Remember Why ...
You dreaded school because of all the pressure you felt to fit in?

Remember When ...
You finally graduated from High School?

Remember Why ...
You'll never forget that one special adult who invested in your life and helped you make in through...

Join us to Celebrate Good Times and to Remember why it mattered that someone cared. Save the Date for FREE Food, Fun, Music & So Much MORE!
 
20th Anniversary Celebration!
Date: Friday, October 18, 2013
Time: 6-9 pm
Cost: FREE!!!
Location: Central Park Plaza, Downtown Valparaiso



3)  Youth Theater Performances

Premier Arts in Elkhart is presenting two upcoming youth performances.
Annie Get Your Gun and A Christmas Carol.  If you are interested in attending, check out their website for details.

http://www.premierarts.org/onstage.html

Gail Bliss has set up a registration form if you would like to attend Annie Get Your Gun for a special price of $5.00 per ticket.   This is available to any homeschooler.  Gail needs the money by October 4th.

It will take place on October 11th at 9:00 am at the Learner Theater in Elkhart.  This is a special showing and could sell out.  Gail is setting the respond by date to Octotober 2nd.  On the 3rd she will call to see if there  are tickets available.  She will then contact everyone who has responded to inform them if it is a go or not.

Here is the link.  You may share it with people if you desire.

https://docs.google.com/a/nilesschools.org/forms/d/1vk2PnzfjFkI0-YCUztxR1Yz5b74l078SXBZLM7WRQeg/viewform



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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


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:

Like us on facebook for discussions, announcements, questions, and support:  https://www.facebook.com/HomeschoolHub
Join our yahoo group for discussions, announcements, questions, and support:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/homeschoolhub/
Check out our website for info (refer your friends, too, if you like!):  http://www.hshub.org/

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 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.

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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 member 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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Saturday, September 21, 2013

[HUBnewsletter] Homeschool HUB News Update--September 20

 

Homeschool HUB News Update--September 20

Homeschool HUB phone: 269-240-6094
email: homeschoolhub@yahoo.com   website: www.hshub.org  facebook:  www.facebook.com/HomeschoolHub
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!)  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.)

October 1--Homeschool Hangout, 2:00-3:30 at Clay Church Firehouse



GENERAL INTEREST

G1)  International Debate Competition for high school students


G1)  International Debate Competition for high school students

The Bickel & Brewer Foundation and New York University invite your students to participate in the International Public Policy Forum (IPPF). Founded in 2001, the IPPF is an international debate competition for high school students - but this is not your average debate tournament. The IPPF is the only debate contest that combines persuasive essay writing with oral argumentation.

The competition begins in October, as teams submit essays on the IPPF topic, "Resolved: As a last resort, unilateral military force is justified to minimize nuclear weapons proliferation." Judges review these essays and select the "Top 64" teams. These teams earn cash awards and advance into a single-elimination, written debate tournament.

Individual matches begin immediately via e-mail, with one team affirming the resolution and the other negating it. Judges review the essays in the order they were presented, and winning teams advance to the next round. This process continues until the final eight teams emerge!

The final eight teams earn an all-expenses-paid trip to the IPPF Finals in New York City, where students engage in a series of oral debates before some of the world's foremost experts in debate, politics, business, and law. The IPPF World Champion receives a $10,000 grand prize!

How to Participate

To participate in the competition, form a team and register at www.ippfdebate.com/register. The registration deadline is October 15, 2013. Teams are typically comprised of three to eight students. There is no fee to participate in the IPPF.

 After forming a team, students should draft a 2,800 word qualifying round essay on the IPPF topic, "Resolved: As a last resort, unilateral military force is justified to minimize nuclear weapons proliferation."   

A topic primer has been written that can serve as a guide in the construction of your team's qualifying round essay. To access the primer, please visit this link:  www.bickelbrewer.com/pdf/2013-14_IPPF_Topic_Primer.pdf .

Essays may be written from an affirmative or negative perspective. Essays must be submitted to ippf@bickelbrewer.com by October 22, 2013. The "Top 64" teams will be announced on November 5, 2013.These teams earn cash awards and immediately enter into a single-elimination, written debate tournament. 

In 2012, a home school team from Plano, Texas, competed in the IPPF Finals in New York City. We hope to have your students involved in our 13th annual competition!

To learn more, please visit www.ippfdebate.com.

 

MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

1) Andrews University Open House
2) Upcoming Tiller's Classes
3)  Answer in Genesis Student Sessions
4)  T.C. Steele State Historic Site presents hike-and-write workshop


1) Andrews University Open House

Come and join us at our AU Open House, hear about our school, talk to students and meet with an academic departments.  November 5, 2013 6:00-8:30pm at Howard Performing Arts Building on the campus of Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI.  Registration begins at 5:45 pm

Please register for this event @ www.andrews.edu/visit
Questions contact Shelly Erhard, 269-471-3059
We hope to see you soon!

Shelly Erhard
Director of Student Visits
Enrollment Management
Andrews University
269.471.3059 Office
269.313.3950 Cell
269.471.2670 Fax
shelly@andrews.edu


2) Upcoming Tiller's Classes

Small Foundry Work & Pattern Making - 323
Learn to cast aluminum in green sand molds. Begin with mixing your own sand and making a small furnace. Fuels, furnaces, and crucibles are discussed, challenges of patterns and molding are explored. Learn different techniques for duplicating objects. Bring a small, simple object for use as a casting pattern.
Enrollment: 4 to 15 Min. age: 18
a/ Sept 28-29 Sat-Sun 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuition: $180 Materials: $30 with Paul McGuire, Russ Allen, and John Sarge

Cheesemaking- Hard Cheese - 166
Gary Colles, aka the "Cheese Smith" has been making cheese for 13 years and teaching cheesemaking for 8 years. With his knack for making the complex simple, Gary teaches making hard cheese from cow's milk, fresh or store bought. This one day class will give an introduction to making wonderful, flavorful, hard cheeses to entice your palette and impress your friends.
Students should bring a cheese press to class. Email Tillers for inexpensive plans to make one for yourself. Students will take home a cheese, recipes and sources to continue your cheese-making adventure. Product: cheese. Enrollment: 4 to 12 Minimum age: 12
b/ September 28 Sat 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuition: $100 Materials: $10 with Gary Colles

Timber Framing & Raising - 431
Enjoy the full experience of preparing timbers and raising a timber framed building. Fit mortise and tenon joints and peg them with white oak, very much like barn building 150 years ago. An engineer will discuss design elements. Skilled framers guide you through layout, boring and chiseling mortises, forming tenons, cutting wind braces, assembling bents, and finally the thrill of raising day! Enjoy real teamwork! The timber frame is frequently sold to help defray the costs of instruction. Enrollment: 4 to 18 Minimum age: 16
b/ Sept 30 - Oct 5 Mon-Sat 9:00 am-5:00 pm Tuition: $430
with Rob Burdick, Dick Roosenberg, and John Sarge

The Ancient Art of Fermentation - 151a
In this class join us as we explore the traditional art of fermenting food as a means to preserve the bounty of the harvest with little to no technology. The art of fermenting vegetables not only preserves the harvest but also increases the nutritional value of the foods. Cultures around the world have held fermented foods in high esteem. We will explore some of these recipes and methods. We will also learn time tested and safe ways to ferment pickles, condiments, sauerkraut and lots more with hands-on experience. Tips, recipes, a handout, and take home ferments included.
Enrollment: 4-12 Minimum age: 12
a/ Oct 5 Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuition: $95 Materials: $10
with TBD

Ox Training Clinic - 224
Designed to take your ox training skills to a higher level for those with some experience. Tillers' staff and guest instructors share training skills for remote commands, driving from behind, use of lines, etc. Participants should have experience driving oxen before taking this class and will have the first option to buy the calves trained during the class. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own animals for focused training. Enrollment: 4 to 12 Minimum age: 12
a/ October 9-11 Weds-Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm Tuition: $260
with Dick Roosenberg and Dulcy Perkins

For more info:  www.tillersinternational.org


3)  Answer in Genesis Student Sessions

Jenison Bible Church will be hosting an Answer in Genesis conference with Dr. Tommy Mitchell in October, 2013.  There will be age-appropriate "Student Presentations" on Monday, October 14 from 9:00 am - 10:00 am and from 10:15 am – 11:15 am.  The entire event is free and will be held at Jenison Bible Church, 6360 14th Avenue, Hudsonville, MI 49426.

Monday's "Student Presentations" will be an excellent opportunity for homeschooling families to receive empowering information that exposes the errors of evolutionary theory and establishes the truth of creation science.  Dr. Mitchell will clearly demonstrate how the Bible has the answers to scientific questions.  The Answers in Genesis presentations will encourage, inspire, and reaffirm the students' faith in God's Word. We encourage you to inform your homeschooling community about this opportunity!

Please go to http://www.answersingenesis.org/ for more information about Answers in Genesis and the Creation Museum.  For more information about attending this conference, please contact Jenison Bible Church at (616) 457-3770, or visit the event's webpage at www.answersoutreach.org/hudsonville13 .  We would appreciate a call from those with groups of 25 or more.  We will make available reserved group seating with your advance reservations.

 STUDENT SESSIONS:
Session #1           Grades:  K-6th
Dr. Tommy Mitchell —Church Sanctuary—Monday, October 14, 2013     9:00 am – 10:00 am
Presentation:  Were There Dinosaurs on Noah's Ark?

 Session #2           Grades:  7th-12th
Dr. Tommy Mitchell —Church Sanctuary—Monday, October 14, 2013     10:15 am – 11:15 am
Presentation: After Their Kind

We look forward to seeing you at this special event.


4)  T.C. Steele State Historic Site presents hike-and-write workshop

The T.C. Steele State Historic Site in conjunction with the Writing for a Change Foundation of Bloomington, will host a hike-and-write workshop on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. on the grounds of the Historic Site, located in Brown County.

"The workshop will have a leisurely-guided meditative hike of about 1 mile, individual writing time and an opportunity for deep listening, all within a beautiful setting," explained Workshop Facilitator Allison Distler. "During the workshop, participants will generate writings and create a space to share their words. One can expect an environment of goodwill and generosity with a focus on finding what is strong in each other's words and voices."

Come early and watch a free painting demonstration by Jeff Klinker, a well-known regional artist and member of the Indiana Plein Air Painters Association from 1 to 3 p.m.  Observe how the site continues to be a source of inspiration to today's artists before experiencing the "Sanctuary of Spirit" at the writing workshop.  The workshop will be facilitated by Allison Distler, a faculty member of the Writing for a Change Foundation of Bloomington.

New and seasoned writers are welcome. Participants are asked to bring a notebook and pen, sturdy hiking shoes and water. Light snacks will be provided.

The workshop is $20 for the Friends of T.C. Steele and $25 for the public (potential Friends of T.C. Steele). To register for this event, please email Megan Richards at MRichards1@indianamuseum.org or call T.C. Steele: 812.988.2785. Participants must be age 18 or older. T.C. Steele State Historic Site is located at 4220 T.C. Steele Rd in Nashville Ind.

For more information about the Writing for A Change Foundation of Bloomington, please visit www.wfacfb.org.
For more information on the T.C. Steele State Historic Site, please visit www.tcsteele.org.
For more information about the Indiana Plein Air Painters Association, please visit http://inpainters.org.


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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


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:

Like us on facebook for discussions, announcements, questions, and support:  https://www.facebook.com/HomeschoolHub
Join our yahoo group for discussions, announcements, questions, and support:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/homeschoolhub/
Check out our website for info (refer your friends, too, if you like!):  http://www.hshub.org/

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 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!

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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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Saturday, September 7, 2013

[HUBnewsletter] Homeschool HUB News Update--September 6

 

Homeschool HUB News Update--September 6

Homeschool HUB phone: 269-240-6094
email: homeschoolhub@yahoo.com   website: www.hshub.org  facebook:  www.facebook.com/HomeschoolHub
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!)  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.)

Tuesday, September 10--Homeschool Beach Day at Fuller's Resort, 1.50 per person
Thursday, September 12--Homeschool HUB Board of Directors Meeting (Please call for location if you want to attend)


GENERAL INTEREST

G1)  SAT/ACT Prep
G2)  Online Homeschool Articles


G1)  SAT/ACT Prep

eKnowledge offers a prep program for the SAT or ACT for $199-$249.  You can get a donated program for free, but you do have to pay the shipping costs and a student fee--totals $17.55 (or more if you choose faster shipping).  It it licensed for you to use for a year.  If you order the "cloud" version that is all online, the fee is $19.99.  There is also a "premium" version that comes with more materials (workbooks and more practice, some tips, etc.) that is usually $249-$349 that you can get for $50 plus the student fee/shipping.

More info:   
Order donated programs:
www.eKnowledge.com/HSLDA
951-256-4076


G2)  Online homeschool articles

Here's a link to some interesting and helpful homeschool articles like
Should You Give Your Teen a Credit Card?
How to Homeschool – Part 1: Plan
Please Excoriate My Dear Aunt Sally
Phonics Games for Kids - Helping Your Child Learn to Read
Why strengthen the link between right and left hemispheres?

http://www.homeeddirectory.com/node/2590#article-4

 

MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

1) Homeschool Ice Hockey
2) Women's Expo
3)  Free lecture at Bethel College
4)  Maker Faire in Fort Wayne, IN
5)  Bethel Hosts Free College Fair
6)  Halloween at Chapin Mansion
7)  Suicide Prevention Training


1) Homeschool Ice Hockey

Homeschool Ice Hockey
Fridays, September 6, 20, October 4, 18, November 1, 15, and December 6
The next session of ice hockey will start on Friday, Sep-tember 6, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Boys and girls ages 5 and up are welcome to play. No previous experience is needed. We'll meet every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month (except December). We play at the Ice Box, 1421 S. Walnut St., South Bend. Cost for the seven dates is $50 per child.

General equipment needed:
· hockey skates
· helmet with full face mask
· knee pads
· gloves
· stick
Optional:
· hockey pants
· sweats or hockey socks to cover knee pads
· elbow pads
· shoulder pads

Some good sources of used equipment are Craigslist South Bend, eBay, and Play it Again Sports in Goshen. For questions or more information on equipment, contact Roger Thomas at 287-4716 or rogerthoma-sin@comcast.net.


2) Women's Expo

Saturday Nov 16 9 am-6 pm in Mishawaka, The Ultimate Ladies Day Out Celebration will be held. 

For more info:  http://expoforwomenladiesdayout.weebly.com/


3)  Free lecture at Bethel College

Arthur Brooks, Ph.D., to Speak on "The Secret to Happiness"

The Bethel College business department will host guest lecturer Arthur Brooks, Ph.D., president of the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and author of 10 books, including his most recent publication, "The Road to Freedom." Brooks will speak on "The Secret to Happiness" on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 5:15 p.m. in the Middleton Hall of Science – Octorium.

The work of Brooks and AEI are familiar to Bethel students. This summer four students traveled with Associate Professor of Economics Aaron Schavey, Ph.D., to Washington, D.C. to participate in AEI's Values and Capitalism Summer Conference. They joined 80 other students and professors and explored topics including faith in the public square, helping the poor and the changing structure of American culture and society.

Thursday's event is part of the "Faith & Flourishing" lecture series sponsored by the Bethel College business department, designed to challenge students to look beyond the classroom and apply their education to real-world issues. Additional events for this year include the "Repair. Rebuild. Restore." conference to be held on Oct. 2 and 3 and a spring lecture on economic growth. All events are free and open to the public.

For more information about any of the "Faith & Flourishing" events, contact Schavey at 574.807.7177 or schavea@BethelCollege.edu. For more information about Brooks and his publications, visit ArthurBrooks.AEI.org. 


4)  Maker Faire in Fort Wayne, IN

Did you know there is an incredible opportunity for your child to explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) concepts with real, live engineers, programmers, tinkerers, and mechanical artists of all kinds, right here in Fort Wayne? In fact, we add an "A" for "Art" and are full STEAM ahead!

The third annual Fort Wayne Regional Maker Faire will be take place on September 14 &15, 2013 at Headwaters Park East Lincoln Pavilion.  This event is a fundraiser for TekVenture, a public art and technology lab being built near downtown Fort Wayne.

The Fort Wayne Maker Faire is a family-friendly event to MAKE, create, learn, invent, CRAFT, recycle, think, play and be inspired by celebrating arts, crafts, engineering, food, music, science and technology. Your children could interact with, question, and build:

ROCKETS & ROBOTS • DIY SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY • ARTS & CRAFTS • BICYCLES • ELECTRONICS • ARTISAN FOODS • URBAN FARMING • SUSTAINABLE LIVING • WOODWORKING • CIRCUIT BOARDS • RACING • ALTERNATIVE ENERGY VEHICLES • FIRE ARTS • LIVE MUSIC • ART CARS • TESLA COILS • ARDUINO & KITS • AND SO MUCH MORE!

Meet "our" Makers, create a Make & Take, learn something new, ride a few unexpected rides and maybe see a little fire!  We even have homeschoolers from Michigan who will be selling their wares.

Purchase tickets in advance on-line at makerfairefortwayne.eventbrite.com or at the door. You can save with a weekend pass if planning to attend both days.

We would love to see you at the Faire!

The Maker Faire Production Team

www.makerfairefortwayne.com


5)  Bethel Hosts Free College Fair

Bethel College will host more than 35 Christian colleges for the annual South Bend/Mishawaka Christian College Fair on Monday, Sept. 30 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Wiekamp Athletic Center. High school, junior high, junior college students and parents are encouraged to attend.

Christian college representatives will be available to answer questions and discuss options for those interested in a four-year institution. Financial aid seminars will also be conducted on how a college education can be affordable. The free event is sponsored by the North American Coalition of Christian Admissions Professionals.

For more information or for a list of colleges attending, please visit MyBluePrintStory.com or call 574.807.7600.


6)  Halloween at Chapin Mansion

Hello!

Please see the attached flyer for more info on an exciting family event that will be held at the Chapin Mansion.  For the first time ever we will be celebrating Halloween at the Chapin Mansion, October 19th from 11am to 2pm.  We are asking everyone to bring a pumpkin they  carved or decorated (real pumpkins, please) and we will use them to help decorate the mansion.  At 1:30 p.m. we will judge the pumpkins and award prizes (everyone wins something).  See the flyer for more details.

This is a fundraiser for the mansion.  Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students.

I hope you will join us!

Carol Bainbridge, Director
Fort St. Joseph Museum
508 E. Main St.
Niles, MI 49120
269-683-4700, ext. 4010
cbainbridge@nilesmi.org


7)  Suicide Prevention Training

ASIST Training (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
A two-day intensive, interactive and practice-dominated course designed to help recognize and review risk, and intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide.  To participate in this training you must be at least 16 years old.

Date:Tuesday, September 17 & Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Time: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm 
Registration begins at 9:15 am
Cost: $145
*Registration fee includes lunch on both days
 
Location: Lake County Public Library,
1919 West 81st Avenue Merrillville, IN 46410
(lower level meeting rooms)

ASIST prepares you to provide suicide first aid interventions. As ASIST-trained first aid intervention mediator, you will be better able to:

    Identify people who have thoughts of suicide
    Understand how your beliefs and attitudes can affect suicide interventions
    Seek a shared understanding of the reasons for thoughts of suicide and the reasons for living
    Review current risk and develop a plan to increase safety from suicidal behavior for an agreed amount of time
    Follow-up on all safety commitments, accessing further help as needed.

Trainers are certified by Living Works, Inc.(www.livingworks. net/programs/asist) as accomplished practitioners in suicide prevention, intervention and postvention. 

Click here to register online:  http://www.pathblazer.org/asist.php


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