Homeschool HUB News Update--June 19
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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
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GENERAL INTEREST
G1) Brain Warmer Upper
G2) Free Educational DVD
G3) Homeschool Study
G4) Free Stuff for Summer
G5) Free DVD from Veggie Tales Creator
G1) Brain Warmer Upper
This week's puzzle:
There are 5 houses of 5 different colors.
One person of a different nationality lives in each house.
The 5 persons drink a certain beverage, use a certain brand of soap, and have a certain pet.
None has the same animal, smokes the same brand or drinks the same beverage.
Hints 1.The Englishman lives in the red house.
2.The Sweedish person has a dog.
3. The Danish person drinks tea.
4.The green house is to the left of the white house
5. The person in the green house drinks coffee.
6.The person who uses Dove soap, raises birds.
7.The person in the yellow house uses Lever 2000 soap.
8.The man living in the house in the middle drinks milk.
9.The Norwegian lives in the first house.
10.The man who uses Dumaurino soap lives beside the one who has cats.
11.The man who has horses lives beside the one who uses Lever 2000 soap.
12.The man who uses goat soap drinks prune juice.
13.The German uses Ivory soap.
14.The Norwegian lives next to the blue house.
15.The man who uses Dumaurino soap has a neighbor who drinks water.
Question : Who has a fish?
Answer to last week's puzzle:
One of the women was a doctor.
G2) Free Educational DVD
As a U.S. teacher, you're eligible to pick a free educational DVD this year, which is rapidly drawing to a close. There's no "catch" - we even cover the shipping. In return, we only ask for your feedback on the DVD if you'd like to get another free one next school year. (Our school year runs July 1- June 30.)
Learn more at www.izzit.org.
Our standard alignment tool shows you the standards covered by our DVDs. Choose from our library of over 40 titles, with stories from around the world, covering numerous subjects and topics.
If you need help creating an account or have questions, our staff is available to help each weekday 8am-6pm ET. Email or call toll-free: 888-242-0563.
Sincerely,
Julie Pfaff (julie@izzit.org)
izzit.org
2002 Filmore Avenue
Erie, PA 16506
Phone: 888.242.0563
G3) Homeschool Study
Dear Homeschool Parent,,
My name is Jesse Thomas. I am a doctoral student at Texas Tech University conducting a research study called "Toward a Mixed Home-Public Education: Understanding Homeschool Curriculum and Methods" that will be used for a doctoral dissertation in the College of Education.
My goal is to understand more about how homeschooling families make educational decisions.
Homeschool parents will be able to express their values, preferences, and goals in regards to education. Sharing the results will benefit a wide audience: homeschool families, those considering to homeschool, home education researchers, homeschool advocates and those involved in part-time learning programs.
I am requesting that homeschool parents complete a 20-question survey. There is no risk during the survey. Participants can stop the survey at any point. No personal information will be collected from the survey.
This is the link parents will need to complete the survey:
https://educttu.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bOwLwLSa7a3Q64R
I hope that you would be willing to forward this email to other homeschooling parents. You may also post this information for your homeschooling group/association. The aim is to reach as many homeschooling parents as possible so that the results represent an accurate picture of current homeschooling practices.
Thank you for your time and consideration in participating in this study.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr.Shirley Matteson, the Principal Investigator overseeing this study, at Shirley.matteson@ttu.edu or (806)834-3841.
Sincerely,
Jesse Thomas
Dr. Matteson, Principal Investigator
College of Education
Texas Tech University
Box 41071
Lubbock, TX 79409-1071
Phone: (806)834-3841
G4) Free Stuff for Summer
If you are like us, you are ready to give your kids a break for the summer, but you may prefer they do things that are educational as well as fun! This summer, the Homeschool Buyers Co-op has secured permission from some of our leading publishers to offer their products FREE for the summer. These are products that have received rave reviews from homeschool parents and kids alike. Many of them have won national awards.
Choose any or all of the great products shown below - absolutely FREE!
Enjoy, and please help us spread the word!
Discovery Education Streaming Plus
Featuring thousands of educational videos and more!
Discovery Education Streaming Plus offers an extensive and feature-rich video streaming service to engage and inspire students.
It's much like having the entire DVD selection of your local library in your home, 24/7/365.
Try it FREE for the summer!
Note: Free from June 1 through August 31, 2015. Not available to current Discovery Education Streaming Plus subscribers. Other restrictions may apply.
myON Literacy Program
Online personalized literacy program for PreK-8
myON® is a complete literacy solution that provides anytime, anywhere online access to thousands of award-winning digital books.
It personalizes content to your child's interests and reading level in order to facilitate maximum literacy growth.
Try it FREE for the summer!
MathHelp.com
Online homeschool math curriculum for grades 5-12
MathHelp.com (formerly YourTeacher) is a leading online homeschool math curriculum for middle and high school-level math.
An annual subscription to MathHelp.com features hundreds of online math lessons with your own personal math tutor!
Try it FREE for the summer!
Mark Kistler's Virtual Classroom
Online art workshops for ages 5 and up
Best-selling Author/Illustrator and PBS Emmy award-winning Mark Kistler has taken his live workshops online with Mark Kistler's Virtual Classroom!
Mark Kistler's art lessons have been a member favorite for years and now you can use it FREE for the summer.
Try it FREE for the summer!
Uzinggo®
Math and Science Activities for Grades 6-12
Uzinggo® online math and science helps students discover the wonders of science and the joy of learning math by explaining difficult concepts in clear, easy-to-follow lessons.
Try it FREE for the summer!
Always Icecream and Clever Dragons
Play and learn websites created for girls and boys in grades K-8
These play and learn websites for children in grades K-8 offer fun and relevant drills in core academic subjects embedded in a safe, engaging and rewarding environment.
Always Icecream and Clever Dragons are in our Top 3 list of products that kids love at the Co-op!
Try it FREE through 8/15!
eMedia Music Academy®
Award-winning, step-by-step, interactive music lessons for grades K-Adult
Now anyone can learn piano, guitar, violin, bass guitar, or how to sing in the comfort of their own home with eMedia Music Academy!
A subscription to the online eMedia Music Academy gives you and your family access to over 1,000 award-winning, interactive music lessons for multiple instruments and voice. Watch the video on our offer page for more details.
Try it FREE through 7/31!
Homeschool Planet®
The Best Homeschool Planner Ever - Try it for FREE!
At last -- a full-featured, online planner that doesn't require hours to learn to use!
Try it absolutely FREE for 30 days, then subscribe for one year for only $65 or $6.95/month.
Try it today for free!
More info: www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org
G5) Free DVD from Veggie Tales Creator
Dear Parents,
Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to help your kids learn about Jesus? And do you want them to learn the important lessons of the Bible? Well, here's some "good news"!
Now, you can give your kids the best way to learn the story of Jesus with this FREE DVD, Jesus Is The Good News, from VeggieTales® creator, Phil Vischer!
Presented by Family Bible Films in association with "What's In The Bible?", this fascinating and fun animated story will take your kids on an amazing journey of faith! As they follow intrepid newsman Buck Denver and all his friends, your kids will discover the incredible story of Jesus. Along the way, they'll enjoy learning about God's perfect time, the life and ministry of Jesus, and how Jesus died for all of us. It's wholesome fun for the entire family!
As an added bonus, your FREE DVD comes with instant access to FREE downloadable activity sheets that are designed to help reinforce the lessons they learn from the DVD. Plus, you'll also get free online streaming of the film for anytime/anywhere viewing from any internet-connected device!
The DVD and lesson guides are absolutely FREE. We just ask that you cover $1 s&h for your DVD. And when you claim your FREE DVD today, you'll also have the opportunity to receive a new "What's In The Bible?" DVD with free online streaming and downloadable learning guides about once a month at a great low price!
Of course, since this is a FREE offer, there's absolutely no commitment whatsoever and you're under no obligation to purchase anything at all.
So don't wait! Get your FREE DVD, Jesus Is The Good News today and help answer all of your children's questions about the life of Jesus!
Sincerely,
Your friends at Family Bible Films
P.S. Don't wait! Supplies of this FREE DVD are limited. Order your FREE DVD from "What's In The Bible?", now!
http://www.freejesusfilm.com/emails/04ef15b04z08.html
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! :-)
GENERAL INTEREST
G1) Brain Warmer Upper
G2) Free Educational DVD
G3) Homeschool Study
G4) Free Stuff for Summer
G5) Free DVD from Veggie Tales Creator
G1) Brain Warmer Upper
This week's puzzle:
There are 5 houses of 5 different colors.
One person of a different nationality lives in each house.
The 5 persons drink a certain beverage, use a certain brand of soap, and have a certain pet.
None has the same animal, smokes the same brand or drinks the same beverage.
Hints 1.The Englishman lives in the red house.
2.The Sweedish person has a dog.
3. The Danish person drinks tea.
4.The green house is to the left of the white house
5. The person in the green house drinks coffee.
6.The person who uses Dove soap, raises birds.
7.The person in the yellow house uses Lever 2000 soap.
8.The man living in the house in the middle drinks milk.
9.The Norwegian lives in the first house.
10.The man who uses Dumaurino soap lives beside the one who has cats.
11.The man who has horses lives beside the one who uses Lever 2000 soap.
12.The man who uses goat soap drinks prune juice.
13.The German uses Ivory soap.
14.The Norwegian lives next to the blue house.
15.The man who uses Dumaurino soap has a neighbor who drinks water.
Question : Who has a fish?
Answer to last week's puzzle:
One of the women was a doctor.
G2) Free Educational DVD
As a U.S. teacher, you're eligible to pick a free educational DVD this year, which is rapidly drawing to a close. There's no "catch" - we even cover the shipping. In return, we only ask for your feedback on the DVD if you'd like to get another free one next school year. (Our school year runs July 1- June 30.)
Learn more at www.izzit.org.
Our standard alignment tool shows you the standards covered by our DVDs. Choose from our library of over 40 titles, with stories from around the world, covering numerous subjects and topics.
If you need help creating an account or have questions, our staff is available to help each weekday 8am-6pm ET. Email or call toll-free: 888-242-0563.
Sincerely,
Julie Pfaff (julie@izzit.org)
izzit.org
2002 Filmore Avenue
Erie, PA 16506
Phone: 888.242.0563
G3) Homeschool Study
Dear Homeschool Parent,,
My name is Jesse Thomas. I am a doctoral student at Texas Tech University conducting a research study called "Toward a Mixed Home-Public Education: Understanding Homeschool Curriculum and Methods" that will be used for a doctoral dissertation in the College of Education.
My goal is to understand more about how homeschooling families make educational decisions.
Homeschool parents will be able to express their values, preferences, and goals in regards to education. Sharing the results will benefit a wide audience: homeschool families, those considering to homeschool, home education researchers, homeschool advocates and those involved in part-time learning programs.
I am requesting that homeschool parents complete a 20-question survey. There is no risk during the survey. Participants can stop the survey at any point. No personal information will be collected from the survey.
This is the link parents will need to complete the survey:
https://educttu.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bOwLwLSa7a3Q64R
I hope that you would be willing to forward this email to other homeschooling parents. You may also post this information for your homeschooling group/association. The aim is to reach as many homeschooling parents as possible so that the results represent an accurate picture of current homeschooling practices.
Thank you for your time and consideration in participating in this study.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr.Shirley Matteson, the Principal Investigator overseeing this study, at Shirley.matteson@ttu.edu or (806)834-3841.
Sincerely,
Jesse Thomas
Dr. Matteson, Principal Investigator
College of Education
Texas Tech University
Box 41071
Lubbock, TX 79409-1071
Phone: (806)834-3841
G4) Free Stuff for Summer
If you are like us, you are ready to give your kids a break for the summer, but you may prefer they do things that are educational as well as fun! This summer, the Homeschool Buyers Co-op has secured permission from some of our leading publishers to offer their products FREE for the summer. These are products that have received rave reviews from homeschool parents and kids alike. Many of them have won national awards.
Choose any or all of the great products shown below - absolutely FREE!
Enjoy, and please help us spread the word!
Discovery Education Streaming Plus
Featuring thousands of educational videos and more!
Discovery Education Streaming Plus offers an extensive and feature-rich video streaming service to engage and inspire students.
It's much like having the entire DVD selection of your local library in your home, 24/7/365.
Try it FREE for the summer!
Note: Free from June 1 through August 31, 2015. Not available to current Discovery Education Streaming Plus subscribers. Other restrictions may apply.
myON Literacy Program
Online personalized literacy program for PreK-8
myON® is a complete literacy solution that provides anytime, anywhere online access to thousands of award-winning digital books.
It personalizes content to your child's interests and reading level in order to facilitate maximum literacy growth.
Try it FREE for the summer!
MathHelp.com
Online homeschool math curriculum for grades 5-12
MathHelp.com (formerly YourTeacher) is a leading online homeschool math curriculum for middle and high school-level math.
An annual subscription to MathHelp.com features hundreds of online math lessons with your own personal math tutor!
Try it FREE for the summer!
Mark Kistler's Virtual Classroom
Online art workshops for ages 5 and up
Best-selling Author/Illustrator and PBS Emmy award-winning Mark Kistler has taken his live workshops online with Mark Kistler's Virtual Classroom!
Mark Kistler's art lessons have been a member favorite for years and now you can use it FREE for the summer.
Try it FREE for the summer!
Uzinggo®
Math and Science Activities for Grades 6-12
Uzinggo® online math and science helps students discover the wonders of science and the joy of learning math by explaining difficult concepts in clear, easy-to-follow lessons.
Try it FREE for the summer!
Always Icecream and Clever Dragons
Play and learn websites created for girls and boys in grades K-8
These play and learn websites for children in grades K-8 offer fun and relevant drills in core academic subjects embedded in a safe, engaging and rewarding environment.
Always Icecream and Clever Dragons are in our Top 3 list of products that kids love at the Co-op!
Try it FREE through 8/15!
eMedia Music Academy®
Award-winning, step-by-step, interactive music lessons for grades K-Adult
Now anyone can learn piano, guitar, violin, bass guitar, or how to sing in the comfort of their own home with eMedia Music Academy!
A subscription to the online eMedia Music Academy gives you and your family access to over 1,000 award-winning, interactive music lessons for multiple instruments and voice. Watch the video on our offer page for more details.
Try it FREE through 7/31!
Homeschool Planet®
The Best Homeschool Planner Ever - Try it for FREE!
At last -- a full-featured, online planner that doesn't require hours to learn to use!
Try it absolutely FREE for 30 days, then subscribe for one year for only $65 or $6.95/month.
Try it today for free!
More info: www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org
G5) Free DVD from Veggie Tales Creator
Dear Parents,
Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to help your kids learn about Jesus? And do you want them to learn the important lessons of the Bible? Well, here's some "good news"!
Now, you can give your kids the best way to learn the story of Jesus with this FREE DVD, Jesus Is The Good News, from VeggieTales® creator, Phil Vischer!
Presented by Family Bible Films in association with "What's In The Bible?", this fascinating and fun animated story will take your kids on an amazing journey of faith! As they follow intrepid newsman Buck Denver and all his friends, your kids will discover the incredible story of Jesus. Along the way, they'll enjoy learning about God's perfect time, the life and ministry of Jesus, and how Jesus died for all of us. It's wholesome fun for the entire family!
As an added bonus, your FREE DVD comes with instant access to FREE downloadable activity sheets that are designed to help reinforce the lessons they learn from the DVD. Plus, you'll also get free online streaming of the film for anytime/anywhere viewing from any internet-connected device!
The DVD and lesson guides are absolutely FREE. We just ask that you cover $1 s&h for your DVD. And when you claim your FREE DVD today, you'll also have the opportunity to receive a new "What's In The Bible?" DVD with free online streaming and downloadable learning guides about once a month at a great low price!
Of course, since this is a FREE offer, there's absolutely no commitment whatsoever and you're under no obligation to purchase anything at all.
So don't wait! Get your FREE DVD, Jesus Is The Good News today and help answer all of your children's questions about the life of Jesus!
Sincerely,
Your friends at Family Bible Films
P.S. Don't wait! Supplies of this FREE DVD are limited. Order your FREE DVD from "What's In The Bible?", now!
http://www.freejesusfilm.com/emails/04ef15b04z08.html
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) 150th Birthday Bash at Farmington's Governor Warner Mansion
2) Chapin Mansion Arts-Crafts & Antiques Fair--this Saturday!
3) Myers Dinner Theater Auditions
4) Beginning Band & Orchestra for Homeschool Students
5) Summer Theater Workshop
1) 150th Birthday Bash at Farmington's Governor Warner Mansion
It's the big 1-5-0 for Fred Warner, Farmington's only resident to become governor of Michigan. Stop by the Governor Warner Mansion on July 9, 7-9 pm, and get ready to party like it's 1865! Enjoy Ragtime Music with Mathew Ball, Face Painting, Lawn Games, and Birthday Cake. Admission $5 for 8 years old and over. Gov. Warner Mansion 33805 Grand River, Farmington, MI
2) Chapin Mansion Arts-Crafts & Antiques Fair--this Saturday!
Hello!
Just a reminder that the Chapin Mansion Arts-Crafts & Antiques Fair will be held this Saturday, June 20th, from 9am to 3pm. The event will be held at Chapin Mansion, corner of 5th and Main Streets in Niles.
This is a fun, easy way to support the mansion restoration project.
Please join us!
Carol Bainbridge, Director
Niles History Center:
Fort St. Joseph Museum
Historic Chapin Mansion
508 E. Main St.
Niles, MI 49120
cbainbridge@nilesmi.org
269-683-4700, ext. 4010
www.nileshistorycenter.org
3) Myers Dinner Theater Auditions
"STATE FAIR" AUDITIONS June 22 & 23 7p-9p
WHAT TO BRING:
Headshot and resumé preferred, 16 bars of suitable song with accompaniment track, dance appropriate attire, list of conflicts. Readings will be from the script.
For more information about the show and the characters needed, please refer to the Character Description and Author's Note, included below.
WHERE:
Myers Dinner Theatre – Upstairs Dance Studio, across the street from the theatre, through the white door on Water Street.
NOTE FROM DIRECTOR:
"Our State Fair (audition) is a great State Fair (audition), don't miss it, don't even be late!" I'm eager to be on our way to Ioway so step right up and take your chance! If you are unable to make the auditions, please contact me to schedule an alternative.
Email: elevanito@gmail.com
Phone: (260) 667-4870
Facebook: Evan Saltsman
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
Margy Frake - the Frakes' daughter (Mezzo/Soprano, Strong Female Lead, Age Range 18-25)
Pat Gilbert - a newspaper reporter (Baritone/Tenor, Strong Male Lead, Age Range 21-35)
Emily Arden - a sophisticated knock-out (Mezzo/Soprano, Strong Female Lead, Age Range 25-35)
Wayne Frake - The Frakes' son (Tenor, Strong Male Lead, Age Range 21-30)
Abel Frake - A farmer (Baritone/Tenor, Strong Character Actor, Age Range 40-60)
Melissa Frake - Abel's wife (Mezzo/Soprano, Strong Character Actor, Age Range 40-60)
Vivian - a beautiful dancer (Mezzo/Soprano, Female, Age Range 18-30)
Jeanne - a beautiful dancer (Mezzo/Soprano, Female, Age Range 18-30)
Lem - a farmer (Part of Barbershop Quartet, Strong Part Singer, Male, Age Range 18-60)
Clay - a farmer (Part of Barbershop Quartet, Strong Part Singer, Male, Age Range 18-60)
Hank Munson - a farmer (Part of Barbershop Quartet, Strong Part Singer, Male, Age 18-60)
The Fairtones - Arden's backup singing, dancing, male quartet (Strong Singers/Movers, Ages 18-30)
Charlie - a newspaper photographer (Age Range 18-60)
Dave Miller - the local storekeeper (Age Range 40-60)
Eleanor - Wayne's girlfriend (Age Range 18-30)
Harry - Margy's boyfriend (Age Range 18-30)
Gus - the Frakes' hired man (Age Range 30-60
The Fair Announcer (Male, Age Range 18-60)
The Hoop-La Barker (Male, Age Range 30-60)
The Astounding Stralenko (Male, Age Range 18-60)
The Chief of Police (Male, Age Range 40-60)
Violet - his daughter (Age Range 10-13)
Judge Heppenstahl (Male, Age Range 40-60)
Mrs. Edwin Metcalf of Pottsville (Female, Age Range 40-60)
2 Roustabouts
ENSEMBLE - Singing-dancing ensemble consisting of Barkers, Vendors, Judges, and Fairgoers
Some roles may be doubled, all are available.
Author's Note
STATE FAIR is a story that has been told for over sixty years. Phil Stong's novel was published in 1932 and its first motion picture version was released the following year. Rodgers and Hammerstein musicalized the story for the 1945 movie and an updated remake was released in 1962. So this stage version is the next incarnation of STATE FAIR and while modern tastes and mores have changed with the times, this story's appeal has never waned. I think that's because STATE FAIR is an honest story of an American heartland tradition, the essence of which has remained virtually unchanged during the past century. Some might consider aspects of this musical to be corny, but for a show set in Iowa, I take that as a compliment. Once, when Oscar Hammerstein II was accused of being corny, he freely admitted to it. "But isn't life sometimes corny?" he asked, and of course it is. What could be cornier than a tentative young couple in the moonlight sharing a first kiss? Or an animal so beloved he's like a member of the family? But such things do happen, they are real, and STATE FAIR must be played for real (especially when it gets a little corny). Only if the audience believes in the reality of each character's story will they jump aboard the emotional roller coaster the characters ride throughout the show and follow their stories with relish.
Abel and Melissa truly enjoy each other and have a playful, time-tested relationship. They are vital farm folk who are not reticent about being affectionate with each other. If Melissa is a bit of a worry-wart and tends to be a little high-strung, it's because she cares so much about her family's well-being. And although Abel may seem gruff and preoccupied at times, he's a big-hearted man who never fails to come through with the emotional support his wife and kids have come to rely upon.
MZxargy is discovering what she doesn't want and is on the verge of doing something about it. It's what she does want that confuses her. Typical of a Hammerstein heroine, she's strong and bright but not worldly, and she knows when the right guy has come along.
Pat is a newspaper man whose combat experience, both in WWII and with women, has made him a cynic. But like Margy, he is on the brink of a change. When he first approaches Margy on the midway, he should suggest the danger inherent in a girl getting swept off her feet by a far more experienced man. He is hung up on past glories and disappointments while Margy is looking to the future. It's her fervent point of view that inspires in Pat the self-confidence and esteem he needs to start looking forward.
Harry's marriage proposal to Margy must be a viable possibility for her. Although Harry is clearly a comic character, it's important that the audience not experience him merely as a buffoon, and that they believe Margy might end up with him. He's earnest, enthusiastic, practical and utterly devoted to Margy - not bad qualities in a fella, or a husband.
Wayne is actually more naïve than his younger sister. He's inexperienced and insecure although he thinks he has his life all figured out. When a sophisticated knock-out like Emily Arden appears out of nowhere and befriends him, his world is suddenly turned upside down. You shouldn't blame him if his emotions and his hormones run wild. But in his heart, he's still an innocent with a genuine quality that Emily recognizes and tries to protect. He really belongs back at home with his girlfriend Eleanor.
Emily is not a villain. In a story about a naïve young man and the wordly woman who breaks his heart, it's easy to blame her for everything. So it's important that the audience focuses on the moment in Act 1, Scene 7, when Emily sets guidelines for Wayne concerning their relationship, and again when she reiterates them in Act 1, Scene 10, when he pushes. Although there have probably been many Waynes in her life, she is no less hurt than Wayne when they eventually part. And do keep in mind that both she and Wayne are, after all, adults.
The ensemble is a big asset to any production and should be full of individual and distinct personalities. In fact, they are the fair, bringing great character background to the midway scenes even when they are not being featured. And there should be kids in the show – the more, the merrier. They bring lots of life to the stage and help reinforce the familial environment which is the heart of the play.
The $5 bet between Abel and Dave Miller, which book-ends the story, is important to the arc of the show. Miller's cynicism provides contrast to the sentimentality in the rest of the story. You can make sure the audience keeps that bet in mind by having Abel keep it in mind. He mentions the bet in Act I, Scene 9, after Melissa wins her competition, and when he is disappointed by his hog, Blue Boy, at the top of Act II, he fears losing the bet as much as he fears his hog losing the competition. In Act II, Scene 5, Abel is on top of the world until the heartbroken Wayne stumbles on and, again, the bet looks to be in jeopardy. In the last scene, the bet ultimately hinges on Margy's answer to Miller as to whether or not she had a good time at the fair, and Abel's tension awaiting her answer should be palpable. These moments will really pay off when, at the final curtain, Abel puts out his hand to Miller for the $5 and the audience is as delighted by his triumph as Abel himself.
Now a word about the pig. It is inevitable that someone will come up with the notion of using a live hog. Don't. I have always believed that the audience does a much better job of conjuring up their own image of this magnificent beast than could ever be shown them. And more importantly, if Blue Boy is introduced as an onstage character, his story should be dramatized or the audience will feel cheated. But smart as they are, believe me, boars do not "perform" - they are uncontrollable onstage (in more ways than one). Blue Boy's impact on the story has only to do with his effect on Abel, from the bet with Miller through the pride of More Than Just a Friend, the rage and disappointment at the top of Act II, and the subsequent euphoria of victory. It's all about Abel, not the hog.
Although there are a large number of scenes, don't let that scare you. Each location can be perfectly suggested with just a piece or two of well-chosen scenery and props. What's most important is that the play move fluidly from one scene to another. No single piece of scenery is worth delaying the storytelling or slowing the pace. This is an easy story to follow so it has to keep moving or the audience will get ahead of it. It's probably a good idea to figure out the midway scenes first, as colorful and entertaining as possible, because you'll be spending a lot of time there.
And, hey - have a great time at the fair!
Tom Briggs
July 1997
New York City
4) Beginning Band & Orchestra for Homeschool Students
West Michigan Homeschool Fine Arts has Beginning Band and Beginning Orchestra for students with little or no musical training on a chosen instrument. To participate in a Beginning class, students must be at least 9 years old and attend a Music Guidance Survey / Instrument Fitting (held on the same day at the same time). The Music Guidance Survey is a test to determine your child's musical aptitude. The Instrument Fitting is a time for your child to see and play all the different instruments that are available under the direction of trained personnel. With the information gathered at the Music Guidance Survey / Instrument Fitting we are better able to determine what instrument your child would enjoy based on their aptitudes, abilities, and desire. Registration is requested.
Dates for the Instrument Fittings are:
- Grand Rapids - June 25, July 9 & August 13
- Kalamazoo – June 26 July 15 & August 5
To register for one of the Instrument Fittings: http://www.wmhfa.org/instrument-fitting.html
Do You Have a Child Who Already Plays an Instrument? - They would love being in a WMHFA band or orchestra!
We have Intermediate and Advanced band & orchestra classes available for the musically experienced student. Our classes are not based on age but on ability. Therefore, all new students must audition to determine which class would be best suited for their abilities.
New Student audition requirements: http://www.wmhfa.org/auditions.html
Northern Lights Homeschool Marching Band
We would love to have homeschool families in the audience cheering us on. Please consider coming to a parade and encouraging fellow homeschool students.
Parade Schedule
June 14 - Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Parade 4:00 PM
June 20 - Grand Ledge Yankee Doodle Days Parade 11:00 AM
July 4 - Independence Day Parade – Cascade 10:00 AM
July 18 - Ionia Free Fair Parade 11:00 AM
July 25 - Byron Days Parade – Byron Center 10:00 AM
August 1 - Coast Guard Festival Grand Parade – Grand Haven 12:00 PM
We are still working on our enrollment process and hope to be accepting enrollments soon! For more information about West Michigan Homeschool Fine Arts visit us at www.wmhfa.org
West Michigan Homeschool Fine Arts
(616)540-3699
www.wmhfa.orgSummer Theater Workshop
5) Summer Theater Workshop
Grace UMC of Niles is hosting a summer theater workshop with a play from the world of Alice in Wonderland under the direction of Robert Kerr. "Looking-Glass Land" follows Alice as she is transported to the world on the other side of the mirror and encounters the strange but lovable characters who live there.
Auditions are open to any talented students from upper elementary to high school age.
Another audition will be held Monday June 15th at 3:30 pm. at:
Grace United Methodist Church
501 Grant Street
Niles, MI (corner of Grant and Lincoln)
For auditions, students should be prepared to read from the script.
Rehearsals begin June 8th and will be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 pm as well as Saturday mornings from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (this schedule is tentative and we may be able to work with certain conflicts). Performances will be the first weekend in August.
Cost is $35 per student. (Scholarships available)
Questions? Call Robert Kerr at 269-338-9236
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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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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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