Katy/West Houston KVPAC Books Alive! Festival This Saturday

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From: Lisa Connolly
Date: Thu, May 27, 2010 at 8:02 PM
Subject: KVPAC Books Alive! Festival This Saturday




Saturday May 29
12:00 PM
Books Alive! Performs Boo Hoo Moo LIVE!
http://kvpac.org/calendar.asp?show=558&calid=558&pageid=57

Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center (KVPAC) | 2501 South Mason Rd #290 | Katy | TX | 77450

DFW Allen PEACH Used Book Sale

PEACH Used Book Sale

Our PEACH Used Book Sale date is set for

Saturday, July 17th, from Noon to 3pm

at
Greenville Oaks Church of Christ, Center Rooms 180 #A-F,
703 South Greenville Ave., Allen, TX 75002.

Click HERE for Book Sale Instructions

Drop off 9:00am to 11:00am and Pick up will be from 4:00-4:30pm.

New this year:

Purchase and man your own table for $2 located in the hall that all attendees will walk past to enter main sale. These tables will be limited in number available.

Lynne will be contacting PEACH member workers.

You do not have to be a PEACH member to buy or sell.

Envelopes or 3"x5" cards fastened securely to inside front page or outside accepted. Every item must be labeled with at least your name if you are selling in sets. (Hint: affix address labels or use it as a writing assignment for your children.)
http://www.peachonline.org/BookSale.htm

DFW NTHEN 2010 Graduation Information...

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Subject:
2010 Graduation Information...and more!
From:
"NTHEN Newsletter"
Date:
Fri, 21 May 2010 14:21:31 -0500


NTHEN NEWSLINE


May 21, 2010

Our Mission Statement:

To honor Christ as we seek to encourage home education by edifying,
equipping, and informing Homeschool leaders and the general public.




A Word About our 2010 Graduation and Commencement Ceremony

If you have a graduating Homeschool senior who wishes to be part of a
Graduation and Commencement Exercises for 2010, NTHEN has very limited space
available at its Graduation and Commencement Event to be held on May 29,
1010 at 2:00PM at the Arapaho Road Baptist Church in Garland, Texas. If you
are interested in participating, call our office at 972-772-0082 right away
for details.

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*******************





Home School Athletic Association
Volleyball Tryouts / Open Gym
(Girls Varsity, JV and Middle School Teams)



High School “Open Gym” Workouts

Friday, February 19: 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Friday, February 26: 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Friday, March 5: 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Thursday, March 11: 6:30 – 8:30 pm








High School Tryouts

Tuesday, March 23: 6:00 – 9:00 pm (Tryout)

Tuesday, March 30: 6:00 – 9:00 pm (Tryout)

Tuesday, April 6: 6:00 – 9:00 pm (Tryout)

Note: High School Tryouts will be held over a three-week period.

Participants should plan to attend all three events.








Middle School Tryouts

Friday, March 12: 2:00 – 4:00 pm (Warm-Up)

Friday, March 19: 2:00 – 4:00 pm (Warm-Up)

Friday, March 26: 2:00 – 4:00 pm (Tryout)



Believers Chapel

6420 Churchill Way

Dallas, Texas 75230



IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE, YOU MUST COMPLETE

AND SUBMIT (BRING WITH YOU) THE FOLLOWING THREE FORMS:

· Fall 2010 Volleyball Tryout Application

· 2010-2011 HSAA Athletic Release and Medical Authorization

· Believers Chapel – Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability
and Indemnity

(see website – under FORMS).

Tryout Cost: $15 Per Player Fee



For Information Please Contact:

Commissioner – Kim Wallar / kwallar@verizon.net / 214-682-8683

High School - Chris Schultz / coachschultz@verizon.net / 972-743-7544

Middle School – Kim Wallar / kwallar@verizon.net / 214-682-8683



www.HSAA.org

*********************************************************************
****************************************

CHAMBERSVILLE TREE FARMS

Chambersville Tree Farms, just 5 miles north of McKinney ,consists of
300 acres of wooded hills with 5 lakes. We are a working organic grower of
trees, crape myrtles, japanese maples and antique roses. Our public rose
gardens are Legacy of Legends, a modern rose garden, and Chambersville
Heritage Rose Garden, internationally recognized by rosarians and
agri-tourism visitors. Our learning grove of trees is really quite
interesting! We are staffed by Master Gardeners so all necessary security
clearances are up to date.

Our farm is offered , free of charge, to scouts and all schools for
field trips.

For details, contact:

Nancy Joslin
Chambersville Tree Farms
njoslin@verizon.net
www.chambersvilletreefarms.com
469-247-1379

**********************************************************************
*****************************************************

"Dancing with Horses" dress rehearsals

Here is an opportunity for Homeschoolers to attend dress rehearsals of
a troupe of Juilliard dancers in Aubrey, Texas as they meld the beauty of
dancing with the beauty of horses. Those interested in attending the
"Dancing with Horses" dress rehearsals, contact Janet Johns, at 940-343-1501
or 214-507-8487(c).

The Equus Projects Dancing with Horses
The Equus Projects is a NYC-based performing arts company that merges
dance and equestrian artistry. The Equus Projects' unique performance works
include large-scale, site-specific installations and intimate dance-theatre
works in arts and equestrian venues. The company hosts clinics for dancers
and equestrians around the country, and brings their performances to diverse
audiences in both communities.

Performances in Aubrey, Texas Dress Rehearsals
May 24 – 28 at 10 AM
Free attendance available for children’s groups from local schools, 4H
clubs, riding schools, and other interested groups.
Full Equus Performance
May 29 at 5:30 PM
XO RANCH IN AUBREY, TEXAS
www.dancingwithhorses.org.


HELP, PLEASE! When you change your email address, be sure to notify us
at staff@nthen.org so you can "stay in the loop" and not miss any of our
email newsletters and updates. Thank you for your help in this way!


email: bookfair@nthen.org
phone: 972-772-0082
web: http://www.nthen.org





North Texas Home Educators' Network
709B West Rusk Street, #577
Rockwall Texas 75087
United States of America

Correction time for Heritage Christian Home School Group Used Curriculum Sale

Correction sale ends at 12 noon!

On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 11:06 PM, Susan Frederick wrote:
> Event: Heritage Christian Home School Group Used Curriculum Sale
> Date: May 25, 2010
> Location: Houston
> 9am

> Foundry United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall,
> 8350 Jones Road (1/2 mile north of Hwy 290), Houston, TX 77065
> Sponsored by Heritage Christian Home School Group
> Set up begins at 8 a.m. and must be completed by 9 a.m. $5/table
> donation per seller.
> All homeschoolers are welcome to sell. Homeschool related items only!
> Please, no jewelry, kitchen, cosmetics, etc sales. Admission for
> buyers: Free
> Email Cindy Tanner. thetannermanor@comcast.net
> We will not have official child care but we will have a game corner
> with teens helping to keep older children entertained.
> Heritage Christian Home School Group
> http://heritagechristianhomeschool.com/
>

SETHSA Conferemce

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From: Texas Home School Coalition
Date: Mon, May 24, 2010 at 5:06 PM
Subject: SETHSA Conference









June 4-5, 2010

Houston Baptist University



DEBBIE STRAYER received her bachelor's and master's degrees in
education from Florida State University. She is the former editor and
co-founder of Homeschooling Today© magazine, one of the co-authors of
the Learning Language Arts Through Literature series, and editor of
The Homeschool Answer Book by Dr. Ruth Beechick.

TODD WILSON, author of Help! I'm Married to a Homeschooling Mom and
the Official Book of Homeschooling Cartoons, is a dad, writer,
conference speaker, and former pastor.

JIM WEISS has been a storyteller for over 25 years. Jim's Greathall
line is the recipient of more than 80 major national awards.

Family Night at the Conference:

New to the conference is Family Night. It is often hard to find fun

family entertainment; well, we have a great night lined up! Enjoy an
evening of laughter and encouragement with Familyman Todd Wilson, Jim
Weiss with Greathall Productions, and the All Stars Youth Banjo Band.

For information on the Teen Program, Children's Program, and Used
Book Sale visit the web at http://www.sethsa.org/conferences.htm

THSC members receive a $5 discount off of your registration:

Discount code: THSC@sethsa24



SOUTHEAST TEXAS HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION

WWW.SETHSA.ORG

Texas Home School Coalition | PO Box 6747 | Lubbock | TX | 79493

Species Identification Workshop - Free event! (N Houston)

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Subject: [Taffie-announce] Species Identification Workshop - Free event! (N Houston)
Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 11:36:10 -0500
From: Elise
Organization: Extraordinary Ed
To:


Healthy Habitat Species Identification Workshop
WEDNESDAY, MAY 26
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Extraordinary Education Center campus
9522 Carraway, Magnolia, TX 77354
FREE EVENT! Register Now!
http://specieswkshop.eventbrite.com

Mark you calendars for a Healthy Habitat Species Identification Workshop.
We will learn about identifying species, what a field survey is, how to log a species, how to mark a species on a GPS, and why you would use a GPS.

Lunch will be provided and ice cream to wrap up the day! Registration is required so that we can have enough food ready for everyone.

This Workshop will be an introduction to our God's Great Earth summer camp. We will systematically explore the Five Families of Creation: Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.

Workshop agenda:
8:15 - 8:30 Check-in
8:30 - 9:30 Orientation
How are living things classified?
What are the 5 Kingdoms of living things?
Divide and conquer - separating into groups
Habitat boundaries and ecological protocol.
What is a transect Survey? GPS tags.
9:30 - 11:30 Assign areas and Collect Species samples
11:30 - 12:00 Lunch
12:00 - 1:30 Species sample sort: preservation and classification.
1:30 - 2:00 Ice cream and Discussion: "What I've learned today".


All ages are welcome to attend but children 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult chaperone. Please register each person who will be staying on site for the event including adults and children of all ages.

We will be working in a wildlife area and there is always a chance of encountering snakes, poison ivy and other dangers. Please be sure to wear appropriate clothing including close-toed shoes. A limited number of rubber boots will be available, and families are highly encouraged to bring their own if they have them. Long pants are recommended. Mosquito spray and sun screen are also recommended!

Please note that students who will be on site must have a current Medical Release Form & Family Registration Form on file with the EE office. Students who have been enrolled in a class or camp during the past 12 months will already have a form on file. You may print these forms and fill them out ahead of time by using the links on the registration page. Additional forms will be available at the registration table for new students. Forms must be signed by a parent.

All Extraordinary Education policies including Dress Code and Behavior Guidelines apply to this event. Please refer to page 3 of the Extraordinary Education Handbook. A link to the handbook is also provided on the registration page.

This event is offered through our Healthy Habitat grant provided by Encana Oil, Texas Parks & Wildlife and Service Learning Texas.

Elise Eaton
Director, Extraordinary Education
www.extraed.net

Beaumont/Houston - New or Struggling Homeschooler? Visit us at SETHSA

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Subject: [Taffie-announce] Beaumont/Houston - New or Struggling Homeschooler? Visit us at SETHSA
Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 06:32:24 -0700 (PDT)
From: New Beginnings Home Office
To: taffie-announce@lists.jsoft.com




Calling all new or struggling homeschoolers!

The thought of homeschooling your children may seem
overwhelming at first. We know several questions are
going through your head. Can I really do this? Where do I
get curriculum? What about socialization? Let us guide
you in a gentle way to get your questions answered.

By joining New Beginnings, we are confident you will feel
better equipped to successfully homeschool your children.


Stop by our booth at SETHSA if you need help with curriculum or have questions as you begin to homeschool.



*What is New Beginnings?*
It is a support group for new and struggling homeschoolers who may feel they have not gotten their homeschooling sea legs so to speak.

*Is it just a support group?*
No, it is education, a program, a curriculum, that the new or struggling homeschooler will go through in a year.


*Where are your support group locations?*
We have 7 starting with the 2010/2011 school year.

Beaumont
Bryan/College Station
Champions/1960
Dallas (Hunt County)
Gulf Coast (Webster)
Humble
The Woodlands


Your full membership includes:
Two Student Manuals
Teacher ID Card
Attendance to all the workshops
Private E-loop for support between workshops
Newsletters
Continued support after your first year.


Calendar
Aug. - Here we Go!
Sep. - Organizationally Challenged?
Oct. - God's Gifted Children
Nov. - The A to Z's of Picking Curriculum

Jan. - I Don't Wanna
Feb. - From Dr. Seuss to 7th Grade
Mar. - Schooling Your Teen - Preparing for High School
Apr. - After the First Year


Join online or for more info:

http://www.new-bintexas.webs.com/

Email us for questions on ANY location:
new_b@rocketmail.com




New Beginnings
Tina Robertson
Co-Founder

Follow us on FACEBOOK
When you don't know where to begin...
http://www.new-bintexas.webs.com/

About to expire homeschool theater discounts

Final days for these homeschool theater offers

If you order, please email Susan Frederick at sjf@jsoft.com and let me know how many tickets and which date.

BAA San Antonio

For Young Frankenstein they have extended the offer to May 30th, subject to ticket availability
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 8pm
Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 730pm
Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 2pm
tickets start at $22.75
Majestic Theater in SA
Note we saw this show in Houston very funny best for mature audiences.


Ringling Brothers Circus - Special Offer - order now!
Tickets start at just $6! - offer expires June 11
June 18-20, 2010 Alamodome
Friday June 18, 2010 at 7:30pm
Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 3:30pm, and 7:30pm
Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 3pm
Under 2 if they sit in the parents lap are free. If they've had their 2nd birthday they need a ticket.

http://www.jsoft.com/archive/taffie/BroadwaySA.html
Order your tickets by logging on to:
http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/groupsales
and enter your special password:
taffiesa

Also available


Dora The Explorer Storytime Live - Order Now!
Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 11am
Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 5pm
tickets start at $15.00, includes discounts on main floor seating - offer expires August 7, 2010
Order early for best seats - new offer
Magestic Theater in San Antonio
Note: Everyone ages 1 and up needs to buy a ticket.

Beauty and the Beast
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 8pm
Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 8pm
Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 2pm
Magestic Theater in San Antonio


BAA Houston
final days for Wicked
Hobby Center, Houston
http://www.jsoft.com/archive/taffie/Broadway.html

DSM Fair Park Dallas
Dream Girls - 50% off
http://www.jsoft.com/archive/taffie/Dallastheater.html
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 8pm
Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 2pm
Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 8pm
Friday, July 2, 2010 at 8pm
Saturday, July 3, 2010 at 2pm
Saturday, July 3, 2010 at 8pm
Sunday, July 4, 2010 at 2pm

Dallas ATTPAC Beauty and the Beast
http://www.jsoft.com/archive/taffie/events.html#beautypreorder

New seasons for BAA Houston, Austin, SA and TUTS Houston have been announced.
TUTS will offer us ata carte and season tickets contact me if interested in season tickets.

Watch for summer offers.

Please cross-post to other lists and share with homeschoolers, friends and family.

FEAST Book Swamp reminder

FEAST Giant Book Swap
Friday, June 4
9am - 3pm
It is that time of year again! Clean out those book shelves and
backpacks. Make your plans to sell them at the FEAST Book
Swap.
Reserve your table or space: $15 per table or $8 per space
when you bring your own table, 6ft or smaller. Your admission is
included in your rental price; anyone assisting you at your table
will need to pay admission.
Tables and spaces must be reserved and paid online
www.homeschoolfeast.com
on or before May 28, 2010.
Admission: Adults $2, Children (6-17) $1 and Children (5-under)
Free
Parking: You may ONLY park in the FEAST parking areas and
along the street; we also have the parking in our portable buildings
area. If you park across the street, your car will be towed.
Email specialevents@homeschoolfeast.com with any questions.

DFW NTHEN Graduation

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Subject:
2010 Graduation Information...and more!
From:
"NTHEN Newsletter"
Date:
Fri, 21 May 2010 14:21:31 -0500


NTHEN NEWSLINE


May 21, 2010

Our Mission Statement:

To honor Christ as we seek to encourage home education by edifying,
equipping, and informing Homeschool leaders and the general public.




A Word About our 2010 Graduation and Commencement Ceremony

If you have a graduating Homeschool senior who wishes to be part of a
Graduation and Commencement Exercises for 2010, NTHEN has very limited space
available at its Graduation and Commencement Event to be held on May 29,
1010 at 2:00PM at the Arapaho Road Baptist Church in Garland, Texas. If you
are interested in participating, call our office at 972-772-0082 right away
for details.

**********************************************************************
*******************





Home School Athletic Association
Volleyball Tryouts / Open Gym
(Girls Varsity, JV and Middle School Teams)



High School “Open Gym” Workouts

Friday, February 19: 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Friday, February 26: 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Friday, March 5: 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Thursday, March 11: 6:30 – 8:30 pm








High School Tryouts

Tuesday, March 23: 6:00 – 9:00 pm (Tryout)

Tuesday, March 30: 6:00 – 9:00 pm (Tryout)

Tuesday, April 6: 6:00 – 9:00 pm (Tryout)

Note: High School Tryouts will be held over a three-week period.

Participants should plan to attend all three events.








Middle School Tryouts

Friday, March 12: 2:00 – 4:00 pm (Warm-Up)

Friday, March 19: 2:00 – 4:00 pm (Warm-Up)

Friday, March 26: 2:00 – 4:00 pm (Tryout)



Believers Chapel

6420 Churchill Way

Dallas, Texas 75230



IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE, YOU MUST COMPLETE

AND SUBMIT (BRING WITH YOU) THE FOLLOWING THREE FORMS:

· Fall 2010 Volleyball Tryout Application

· 2010-2011 HSAA Athletic Release and Medical Authorization

· Believers Chapel – Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability
and Indemnity

(see website – under FORMS).

Tryout Cost: $15 Per Player Fee



For Information Please Contact:

Commissioner – Kim Wallar / kwallar@verizon.net / 214-682-8683

High School - Chris Schultz / coachschultz@verizon.net / 972-743-7544

Middle School – Kim Wallar / kwallar@verizon.net / 214-682-8683



www.HSAA.org

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****************************************

CHAMBERSVILLE TREE FARMS

Chambersville Tree Farms, just 5 miles north of McKinney ,consists of
300 acres of wooded hills with 5 lakes. We are a working organic grower of
trees, crape myrtles, japanese maples and antique roses. Our public rose
gardens are Legacy of Legends, a modern rose garden, and Chambersville
Heritage Rose Garden, internationally recognized by rosarians and
agri-tourism visitors. Our learning grove of trees is really quite
interesting! We are staffed by Master Gardeners so all necessary security
clearances are up to date.

Our farm is offered , free of charge, to scouts and all schools for
field trips.

For details, contact:

Nancy Joslin
Chambersville Tree Farms
njoslin@verizon.net
www.chambersvilletreefarms.com
469-247-1379

**********************************************************************
*****************************************************

"Dancing with Horses" dress rehearsals

Here is an opportunity for Homeschoolers to attend dress rehearsals of
a troupe of Juilliard dancers in Aubrey, Texas as they meld the beauty of
dancing with the beauty of horses. Those interested in attending the
"Dancing with Horses" dress rehearsals, contact Janet Johns, at 940-343-1501
or 214-507-8487(c).

The Equus Projects Dancing with Horses
The Equus Projects is a NYC-based performing arts company that merges
dance and equestrian artistry. The Equus Projects' unique performance works
include large-scale, site-specific installations and intimate dance-theatre
works in arts and equestrian venues. The company hosts clinics for dancers
and equestrians around the country, and brings their performances to diverse
audiences in both communities.

Performances in Aubrey, Texas Dress Rehearsals
May 24 – 28 at 10 AM
Free attendance available for children’s groups from local schools, 4H
clubs, riding schools, and other interested groups.
Full Equus Performance
May 29 at 5:30 PM
XO RANCH IN AUBREY, TEXAS
www.dancingwithhorses.org.


HELP, PLEASE! When you change your email address, be sure to notify us
at staff@nthen.org so you can "stay in the loop" and not miss any of our
email newsletters and updates. Thank you for your help in this way!


email: bookfair@nthen.org
phone: 972-772-0082
web: http://www.nthen.org





North Texas Home Educators' Network
709B West Rusk Street, #577
Rockwall Texas 75087
United States of America

Conroe: Baseball camp

---------------------------------------

ATTENTION HOMESCHOOLERS! *


The Sixth Annual ULTIMATE BASEBALL CAMP is just around the corner.

July 12-16, 2010 . Barton Park . Conroe, Texas

Boys, ages 11-18, don't miss this opportunity to develop areas of your
game that you just can't work on during the season. Fundamentals and
advanced training in:

. Hitting !
. Pitching !
. Fielding !
. Base-running !
. . . . and More !

Includes two-day Dan Green SPEED CAMP! Plus "Ask the Umpire" session,
strategy, rules and much more!

Five challenging days of baseball instruction, demonstration, contests,
training drills . . . and just plain fun! Advanced, intermediate and
beginner players encouraged to attend. Just $250 for the entire five-day
camp! (several discounts available). Find out all the details by visiting
our website at http://www.northsidebaseball.net/ubc.htm or call
936-756-2292.

Sponsored by Northside Baseball Academy.

* This camp is not limited to just homeschoolers. However, the majority
of our campers do tend to be homeschooled as the Northside Baseball
Academy is also the sponsoring organization of the Northside Falcons
Christian Homeschool Baseball program. More about the Northside Falcons
can be learned by visiting the Falcons website at
http://northsidefalcons.com.

Houston/Tomball CYT Summer Theater Arts Day Camps

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From: CYT Houston
Date: Thu, May 20, 2010 at 5:51 PM
Subject: CYT Summer Theater Arts Day Camps
To: cythouston



DON'T MISS OUT ON
CYT SUMMER THEATER ARTS DAYCAMPS!

Each day campers sing, dance, act, and have lots of fun with games.
We also have a wild and wacky water day on Thursday!
On Friday evening there is a showcase where campers perform for
friends and family.
We hope you will come join the fun!

We have three themes for our camps this summer:

Highlights from SINGING IN THE RAIN Ages 12-18

Highlights from Disney's High School Musicals 1, 2 & 3 Ages 8-18

Princesses & Pirates Ages 6-8

Registration is open and camps are filling up fast. If you want to
ensure a week of fun for your student at the camp close to home,
register today!
To register visit our website, www.cythouston.org.
Questions? Email us here or call us at 832-338-5869.

June 7-11
Faith Bible Church, 5505 Research Forest Dr, The Woodlands: High
School Musical Highlights and Princesses & Pirates

June 14-18
Living Word Community Church, 100 Cypresswood Drive, Spring: Singin'
in the Rain

June 21-25
Living Word Community Church, 100 Cypresswood Drive, Spring: High
School Musical Highlights and Princesses & Pirates
WoodsEdge Montgomery Campus, 19380 Hwy 105 W, Montgomery: High School
Musical Highlights and Princesses & Pirates

June 28-July 2
Tomball Bible Church, 400 N Walnut St, Tomball: High School Musical
Highlights and Princesses & Pirates
First United Methodist Church of Conroe, 4308 W Davis St, Conroe:
Singin' in the Rain

July 5-9
WoodsEdge Community Church, 25333 Gosling Rd, Spring: Singin' in the Rain
Faith Family Church, Huntsville: High School Musical Highlights and
Princesses & Pirates

July 19-23
Copperfield Church, 8350 Hwy 6 N, Houston: High School Musical
Highlights and Princesses & Pirates
Grace Lutheran Church, 13123 Hwy 105 W, Conroe: High School Musical
Highlights and Princesses & Pirates



Camps for 6-8 year-olds run from 9-12, Monday through Thursday, 9-3 on
Friday, with a showcase Friday evening.
Camps for 8-18 year-olds run from 9-3, Monday through Friday, with a
showcase Friday evening.

Hope to see everyone at camp!
Mary Ramsower, Camp Coordinator

Indian dance @ Katy Library, Sat 5/22, 1:30 pm, Free

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: [Taffie-announce] Indian dance @ Katy Library, Sat 5/22, 1:30 pm, Free
Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 11:02:15 -0700 (PDT)
From: Emilia Graciano-Yonge
To: SHH...


For those of you in Katy who can't make it to downtown Houston's various cultural events this weekend, you might want to check out Katy library:

The Allure of India
Event Type: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Date: 5/22/2010

Start Time: 1:30 PM

End Time: 3:00 PM


Description: Celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month with
us, and experience the culture of India through the dances performed by
the Abhinaya School of Performing Arts.

Library: Katy Branch Library,
5414 Franz Road
Katy, TX 77493

APAHA Fest. (Asian/Pacific dances +), 5/22, 12-8 pm, Free, Discovery Green/Houston

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: [Taffie-announce] APAHA Fest. (Asian/Pacific dances +), 5/22, 12-8 pm, Free, Discovery Green/Houston
Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 10:50:02 -0700 (PDT)
From: Emilia Graciano-Yonge
To: SHH...


My family and I will try to make it to this event. The Indian dancers from Anjali Dance Company should be quite good -- I watched the director and two of her teachers dance at MFAH and they were awesome. I also got to make friends with them afterward and found them to be very friendly. We had a great time conversing as there are great similarities between various Indian dances and Indonesian Balinese dance, which I was trained in. I am not sure what Indonesian dances will be performed by the dancers affiliated with the Indonesian consulate but I would love to see them as I have been meaning to make contact with that group. Maybe I'll see you at this event!

-- Emilia




APAHA 2010 Festival: One World, Many Cultures

http://apaha.org/

Presented by Asian/Pacific
American Heritage Association and Discovery Green at Discovery Green

APAHA 2010 Festival




Date:


May 22,2010




Time:


12-8pm




Address:


Discovery Green Park

Downtown Houston

1500 McKinney, Houston TX 77010



Directions and Parking

http://www.discoverygreen.com/directions/




The May finale, APAHA Festival held on May 22nd, celebrates the theme One
World, May Cultures. This event has been made free by our gracious sponsors
and we invite you to join us for the festivities.



In addition to the main event area - the ANHEUSER-BUSCH STAGE, and the
FONDREN FOUNDATION PERFORMANCE SPACE, food vendors, non-profit organizations,
and an exciting childrens area is provided for attendees to visit, speak
with, and enjoy at our spectacular festival. We look forward to seeing you
there.



2010 APAHA Festival Performance Schedule



11:30 PM Color Guard/Pledge of Allegiance/Star Spangled Banner

12:00 PM Dragon/Lion Dance - China

Amazing acrobatic stunts and visually stunning costumes and movement, the
Soaring Phoenix Lion Dragon Dance Association is considered one of the top
three lion/dragon dance associations in Houston.

12:30 PM Thai Boxing



1:45 PM Afternoon Headliner: Da-Guan Dance Group - Taiwan

From National Taiwan University of Arts - The Department of Dance

http://www.ntua.edu.tw/~dance/

Chinese cultural dances developed through thousands of years of practice and
refinement, The Da- Guan Dance Troupe consisting of around 20+ performers
will dazzle with their performance and native dresses.



2:45 PM Dhol Beat - Indian Drums

3:00 PM Da-Guan Dance Group - Taiwan

4:00 PM Manutahi - Tahiti

4:30 PM Tropical Rhythms - Philippines

5:00 PM Aloha Pele - Polynesia

5:30 PM Anjali Dance - India

5:45 PM Indonesian Dance

6:00 PM Taekwondo - Korea

6:30 PM Anjali Dance Company - India

6:45 PM Indonesian Dance



7:00 PM Evening Headliner: Makaha Sons

Hailing all the way from Hawaii ,exclusively for the APAHA Festival, an
exhibition of Pacific Islander culture and music will be showcased by the
Makaha Sons (www.makahasons.com).




Contact:


Shehla Zakaullah, Executive Director


Email:


info@apaha.org




Work Phone:


713 784 1112




Contact:


Jim Travlos, APAHA 2010 Festival Chair




Email:


travlos@sbcglobal.net

DFW NRH2O Home School Days 2010

Date:May 25-28, 2010
Location: North Richland Hills (DFW)
NRH2O is holding Homeschool Days s Tuesday, May 25 through Friday, May
28, 2010. All homeschool students are invited to visit the park at
half off the general admission price. Just print out the coupon below
and present it at the front gate on one of the specified dates and all
homeschool students can receive half off the general admission price
for up to four students! Not valid with any other discounts or offers
including the NRH Resident discount.
Parents must pay general admission prices. Please check back with our
web site to find out about other discounts available.
NRH2O is open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on these dates.
http://www.nrh2o.com/homeschool/
For groups of 15 or more students, please contact the Group Sales
office at 817-427-6500 or register online at
http://www.nrh2o.com/groups/group_sales.aspx
(Please mention homeschool days in the comments section on the online form)
NRH2O - North Richland Hills Family Water Park
http://www.nrh2o.com/

Teacher's Lounge June 19th @ Stonebriar Church in Frisco

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: [Taffie-announce] Teacher's Lounge June 19th @ Stonebriar Church in Frisco
Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 12:24:44 -0400
From: stepht5@aol.com


There is a Teacher's Lounge scheduled for June 19th at Stonebriar Church in Frisco. There will be many topics covered! Wade Hulsey from Konos will be the keynote speaker. There will be speakers directed towards homeschoolers with high school kids as well as new homeschoolers. Also,a few of the pastors from Stonebriar will be speaking on purity and keeping kids in the faith. Many other great topics! If you are interested in attending or know someone that would be the email for registration and class list: teachers_lounge2010@yahoo.com.

DFW Waxahachie: hs theatre workshops in June/July

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Rebecca Perry
Date: Thu, May 13, 2010 at 7:34 AM
Subject: [dfw-hs] Waxahachie: hs theatre workshops
To: TexHmEd@yahoogroups.com, dfw-hs@yahoogroups.com,
DFWhomeschoolevents@yahoogroups.com


Phoenix Repertory Players has planned two summer theatre workshops for
kids ages 12 to 18:

Improv on Friday, June 11
and
Character and Emotional Development for the Stage on Friday, July 9

Time for both: 2 to 5 p.m.
Place: Ferris Heights United Methodist Church, 108 Center St.,
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Cost: $10 per workshop for one student, $5 per workshop for each
additional sibling

Both workshops will be led by our artistic director and homeschool
mom, Noelle Beaver. Noelle was trained as an actress at the historic
Priscilla Beach Theatre of New England and for many years traveled
with their professional acting company. She has been directing
homeschooled kids for the last five years. She's looking forwarding to
working with students ages 12 to 18 and helping them improve their
acting skills in these workshops. Space is limited. Reserve your spot
at phoenixrepertory@gmail.com. For more details about the company,
please visit our website at
http://sites.google.com/site/phoenixrepertoryplayers/.

Alice Now! at the A.D. Players Children's Theater 5/21

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: [Taffie-announce] Alice Now! at the A.D. Players Children's Theater 5/21
Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 00:55:45 -0500
From: Elise



Alice Now!
- at the A.D. Players Children's Theater
Friday, May 21st @ 10:30 a.m.
See below for additional details.
===============================

We only have a few people still on the list to see the show this Friday. We had more, but some have had to cancel. If you would like to join our group, we still have tickets! They are only $7. You and your kids are sure to LOVE the show!.

These are the folks who are still on the list.

3 - Eaton
4 - Mastrangelo
2 - Mathias
3 - Boshers

Please let me know ASAP if you cannot go - or if you would like to join the group! You can pay me at the theater, but YOU WILL NEED TO PAY WHETHER OR NOT YOU SHOW UP. I have already paid for the tickets!

Elise Eaton
Director, Extraordinary Education

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Alice Now!
- at the A.D. Players Children's Theater
===============================
Alice Now! takes us on a topsy-turvy journey through her adventures in Wonderland. Favorites such as the White Rabbit, Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter, and March Hare also join in the fun.

Group ticket rate is $7. Each person in a seat needs a ticket. Lap babies are free. All ages are welcome and families outside of EE are also welcome. Families will meet at the AD Players Rotunda Theater - located inside St. Luke's United Methodist Church at 3471 Westheimer. Please RSVP in order to receive detailed payment and travel instructions.

Please RSVP to Elise Eaton - extraed@att.net
Sponsored by Extraordinary Education - www.extraed.net
A.D. Players Theater - http://www.adplayer s.org/Alice.html

Texas Nature Challenge 2010

1. How to Enter. To enter, teams (which must consist of a minimum of two (2) family members, with one family member 18 years-of-age or older, and one family member under the age of 18) (each a “Team” and collectively, “Teams”) must complete an official Nature Challenge (“Contest”) registration form online at http://texasnaturechallenge.org. Each team member must accept the terms and conditions detailed in the online consent form, with the Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) accepting on behalf of minor(s) under the age of 18. Each Region of the state will begin registration at a different time so please check the website for updates on opening and closing dates for your particular competition. Given the nature of this Contest, Sponsor reserves the right to limit entry in Contest for safety or logistical concerns. Limit one entry per family or household/per Team.

2. How to Play/Win: The Contest will feature missions (each an “mission” and collectively the “Missions”) at the designated parks, forests, and recreation areas (each an “Event” and collectively, “Events”), based on the specific “Mission”, which shall be incorporated by reference herein and will be made available to all entrants at the Events where Activities are taking place or online at http://texasnaturechallenge.org.

http://naturechallenge.tamu.edu/
Austin and surrounding Central Texas Region
- April 1 - July 1
Coastal Bend and surrounding South Texas Areas – Starting Fall 2010
D/FW and surrounding North Central Texas Region
- May 22 - August 14
The Houston Wilderness and surrounding areas of Southeast Texas
- May 15 - August 14
West Texas Region – Starting June 2010

SAHERO Roundup - Preregister by May 28th and save

Event: SAHERO Fifth Annual RoundUp
Date: July 24, 2010
Location: San Antonio
9am-4pm
University of the Incarnate Word
4301 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78209
SAHERO is hosting our Fifth Annual Homeschool Conference.
Where? University of the Incarnate Word
When? Saturday July 24, 2010 from 9am to 4pm
Why? For inspiration, refreshment and encouragement.
Who? Key Note Speaker David Albert, popular homeschool author and national inspirational speaker. www.skylarksings.com
Dinosaur George, local icon and national celebrity will be making an appearance to take us on a paleontological adventure. Dinosaur George www.dinosaurgeorge.com
Preregister now for $7 through May 28, 2010.
SAHERO - San Antonio's Home Education Resources and Opportunities
http://www.sahero.org/

DFW - workshops and Homeschool Day at Sandy Lake Park

From: Home Educator's Resource
Date: Wed, May 19, 2010 at 10:52 AM
Subject: Mark Your Calendar For These Exciting Events

http://www.homeeducatorsresource.com/


MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE EVENTS !
HOMESCHOOL 2 COLLEGE
From selecting curriculum and co-ops
to deciding if Dual Enrollment or Advanced Placement is for your student,
this lecture includes an overview of the entire admissions and scholarship process.
Learn the most effective SAT Prep method available today!
Discover the secret "FIVE THINGS COLLEGES LOOK FOR" that show you
how to package your student for maximum college scholarships.

Presented by Kathe Lee
TUESDAY, May 25th, 2010
at Home Educators Resource
Starts promptly at 6:30 p.m.
FREE ADMISSION - RSVP requested to reserve you seat !
________________________________

HOME SCHOOL DAY AT SANDY LAKE PARK - MAY 27, 2010.
Click here for your advanced ticket!
http://www.homeeducatorsresource.com/HSAI.pdf

________________________________

ART CLASS WORKSHOPS
Back by popular demand !
If you have not taken our Art Classes, you will be so pleased with your student's creations!
If you have taken our classes, view the new paintings for each class available.
Choose your painting and class time
$25.00 per workshop, $5.00 Materials fee
SIGN UP ONLINE or BY PHONE

Click here to REGISTER FOR OUR SUMMER CLASSES TODAY!
http://www.homeeducatorsresource.com/summer-classes-workshops-c-356_677_694.html

Home Educator's Resource, 410 E. Church St., Lewisville, TX 75057.

concert of concert of note during THSC state convention

An fyi, in case someone may be interested in buying tickets.

This concert will be taking place next door to where THSC holds their annual convention.


The Jonas Brothers were homeschooled
http://homeschoolingteen.wordpress.com/2009/02/16/the-jonas-brothers/

The Woodlands Pavilion underwent a major renovation and now how more covered seating and an upgraded sound system..

Just announced:

Jonas Brothers
with Demi Lovato
July 31at 7 p.m.
Gates at 6 p.m.
Tickets: $99.50 Reserved / $39.50 Lawn
On Sale: Sat., May 22 at 10 a.m.

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
http://woodlandscenter.org/

Houston SETHSA conference preregistration extended to May 19th

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Staff
Date: Tue, May 18, 2010 at 7:50 AM
Subject: 24th annual gulf coast home education conference
To: Staff@sethsa.org


Support Group Leaders – please pass this on to your groups. Thanks, Holly

Pre-registration has been extended to May 19, 2010

There is still room in the Teen and Children’s Program

We still have rooms available at the lake house

Workshop schedule online atwww.sethsa.org

Have you met these exhibitors?

Chalcedon

Finders-Keepers

Geography Matters

Homeschool Heaven

Math on the Level

Space Center

Mr. Bandman

The Classical Pedagogue

University Ready

Wheeler Enterprises/Basic Bible Skills

New Homeschoolers be sure to visit New Beginnings Booth for help will
all your questions.

Houston Getting Ready for High School and College Seminar

1:00pm-4:30pm
HEP Bookstore
11665 Fuqua, STE A-100, Houston, TX 77034
Topics include: The Four Year Plan, The High School Transcript, College Entrance Tests, Requirements, Dual Credit, Early Admissions, Honors Programs.
Cost: $35 per adult (7-12th grade students free with paying parent) Reservations with payment required 281-922-0472.
Presented by: Joanne E. Juren, B.A., M. Ed.
HEP Bookstore
www.hepbookstore.com

Watch CO-OP USED CURRICULUM FAIR CANCELLED

Was scheduled for May 22, 2010 in Georgetown

-----------------


Due to low turn-out we are going to cancel the WATCH curriculum fair
scheduled for this weekend. Sorry to cancel, but when it was all said and
done, we still only had 4 tables....not enough to generate a good event.

thanks and lets try again next year!!

Kristi


WATCH Co-Op - Williamson Area Teachers of Christian Homeschoolers
http://www.rrhsacademy.com/

Houston Driver Ed Six Hour Course

From: Joanne Juren
Date: Mon, May 17, 2010 at 3:24 PM
Subject: FDriver Ed Six Hour Course
To: jjuren@sbcglobal.net

6 Hour Adult Driver Ed Course - May 22
Taught by Pat Barrett, owner of Driver Ed in a Box

All 18-24 year-olds who wish to obtain a driver's license must now take a short six (6) hour driving course as required by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Pat Barrett, owner of Driver Ed in a Box, Inc., will teach this course at the HEP Bookstore on Saturday, May 22, 2010.

Registration starts at 8:30am and the course starts at 9:00. The course will last until 3:30pm. You should bring a lunch since there is only a 30 minute break for lunch.

The cost of the course is $150.00.

You will receive a certificate verifying the course completion.

Reservations required. Call 281-922-0472.

Payment should be made to HEP Bookstore. We take cash, check, MC, Visa, Discover and American Express.

Home school, private school, public school, and adults may take the course. The only requirement is that you must be between 18-24. Please forward to anyone who might be interested.


This message was sent from Joanne Juren to jjuren@hepbookstore.com. It was sent from: HEP Bookstore, 11665 Fuqua, STE A-100, Houston, TX 77034

George Ranch Homeschool day May 28th

The George Ranch Historical Park presents Home [School] on the Ranch,
a day program specifically designed for homeschoolers. You'll travel
back in time through four different sites - the 1830s Jones Stock
Farm, the 1860s Ryon Prairie Home, the 1890s Davis Victorian Mansion
and the 1930s George Ranch Home - and focus on what home life was like
in each of those time periods. Since public schools weren't widespread
in the early days, the Jones and Ryon families were some of the first
homeschoolers in the area! Bring the whole family for a day of fun and
learning. And don't forget to wear your pioneer dresses and cowboy
hats!
http://www.georgeranch.org/education/homeschool/
Click here to download the brochure about the May 2010 Home [School] day.
http://www.georgeranch.org/education/homeschool/HomeSchool_May10.pdf
For more information, call (281) 343-0218 ext. 220 or e-mail Tiffani Hawkins education@georgeranch.org.

Date: Friday, May 28, 2010
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost:
Advance Registration
$5/person
At the Door
$5/child; $9/adult
NOTE: Children ages 4 and under are free
Where:
George Ranch
Historical Park
10215 FM 762
Richmond, TX 77469

Tarrant County College SE Campus Open House

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Greetings homeschoolers!
I have great news to pass your way. TCC SE campus is having their first Open House for the Homeschooling Program. We have had great interest and want to not only meet you all face to face but be able to answer any questions you may have of us.
The Open House will be:
Tuesday, July 27th 6:00-7:00 at SE TCC Arlnigton, Texas. Room TBA. just wanted to give you a heads up early so you can put on your calendar. Be thinking of questions you have for us and feel free to email them to me now if you wish. Also, please note even if you have no need for the program this fall feel free to come and get general information for the future.
We look forward to a great evening :)
Sincerely,
Maurine Amend
TCC
972-660-8414

Group Offer to Ringling Brothers Circus - Dallas

Contact Karen Harmon for payment instructions and mailing address.

----------------

Hey everyone!

It's that time again -.........The Greatest Show on Earth is returning to
Dallas and I, once again, have GREAT seats and group tickets for the event!


Details:

Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circus
Friday - July 30th - 10:30am
American Airlines Center -Dallas
Cost: $10.25 per ticket - children under 2 free
Free pre-show - 1 hour prior to opening

Please let me know how many tickets you need.
Full payment is due by June 30th..
If you want your tickets mailed to you, be sure and enclose a SASE with
your payment. Please note: I am not responsible for tickets once they are
mailed.

Make checks payable to:
Karen Harmon

See you all there!
Karen

Used Book Sales this week

Event: RRHome Used Curriculum Sale
Date: May 17, 2010
Location: Round Rock
7-9 p.m.
Grace Presbyterian Church 1705 Gattis School Rd, Round Rock
RRHome members & non-members can sell and buy. NO ADMISSION FEE, so bring your friends to sell and shop! Last year we had a huge turn-out of buyers and sellers. More details to come. Contact us at:
http://www.rrhome.org/
RRHOME Round Rock Home-Educators Offering Moms Encouragement
http://www.rrhome.org/


Event: GWCHE Used Curriculum Sale
Date: May 20, 2010
Location: Waco
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Highland Baptist Church (3014 Maple Ave. in Waco) in the Life Center
Email curriculumsale@gwche.org to reserve a table by May 18. Members of GWCHE can reserve a half or full 8 ft table for free. Non-members pay $5 for 1/2 table and $10 for a whole table.
Fantastic door prizes from local retailers will be given away during the sale! Please forward this on to anyone who might be interested in being part of our sale as either a buyer or seller. The more, the merrier! Download our Used Curriculum Sale flier to put up at your church or other place of business.
http://gwche.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/UCSflyer1.pdf
GWCHE Greater Waco Christian Home Educators
http://www.gwche.org/

Event: CHEACT Used Book Sale
Date: May 21, 2010
Location: Austin
Annual Used Curriculum Sale
Great Hills Baptist Church
Education Building (Atrium), Jollyville Road
10500 Jollyville Road / Austin, TX 78759
5-8pm
Vendor Registration Please register as early as possible. Payment Deadline: April 30.
CHEACT - Christian Home Education Association of Central Texas
www.cheact.org

Event: WATCH CO-OP Used Curriculum Sale
Date: May 22, 2010
Location: Georgetown
9am-2 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH GEORGETOWN
(CHILDREN'S BUILDING, SIGNS WILL DIRECT YOU TO EXACT LOCATION)
1333 W. UNIVERSITY AVENUE (ALSO KNOWN AS 29)
WATCH CO-OP is pleased to announce its first ever Used Curriculum Sale! Mark your calendars now and take advantage of purchasing great home school and educational items at a discount price. All items will be sold in the Children's Building of First Baptist Church Georgetown on the 1st floor. Signs will direct you to the exact location. (Please be aware the church is also holding a big parking lot sale the same morning to benefit missionaries in Haiti. This is separate from the used curriculum sale.) It may be beneficial to bring strong sturdy bags or rolling carts to hold your purchased items. Sale is cash only.
No checks please! If you are interested in selling curriculum, you may reserve a table (provided) for $10 by May 15, 2010 and 100% of sales are yours to keep! You DO NOT need to be a member of WATCH CO-OP to participate.
Email kristidmoore@gmail.com to reserve a table by May 15.
Please DO NOT contact the church with any questions relating to the used curriculum sale.
WATCH Co-Op - Williamson Area Teachers of Christian Homeschoolers
http://www.rrhsacademy.com/

Summer Dissection Classes Fort Worth

From: Dawn Enriquez [mailto:Dawnenriquez@charter.net]
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 2:49 PM
To: 'taffie-announce@lists.jsoft.com'
Subject: Summer Dissection Classes Fort Worth



Join us for Summer Dissection classes! Open to all home schoolers age mature
10(with adult help) and up. Fees vary per specimen dissecting.



The summer schedule is:



June 1- Snake (2ft long) 2:15PM-4:00PM

June 4- Snake (2ft long) 11:00AM-12:20PM



July 2- Pigeon 1:00PM-2:30PM

July 9- Pigeon 1:00PM-2:30PM



August 6 - Turtle 1:30PM-2:30PM

August 13 - Turtle 1:30PM-2:30PM



Please visit EC-for-HS.com for details or to book the class.



Dawn Enriquez

EC-For-HS.Com

Conroe Family Baseball Day

Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 21:03:34 -0500
From:


Hello Families,
The 7 Acre Co-Op & Angels Homeschool Drill Team are hosting, "A Day at the Baseball Park!" This is our first annual End-Of-Year Celebration exclusively for homeschool families. Located at Carl Barton Jr. 5-Plex Baseball Park in Conroe, Tx. It's Sunday, June 6th, from 1p.m. - 7p.m.
We have reserved ALL 5 fields and will sign each member of the family up for a baseball game, according to age. We have a Pee-Wee field, 5&6yr. old field, 7-9yr. old field, 10 - 12yr. old field, and 13+ to Adult field reserved for ALL family members! Even if you don't play, bring a lawn chair, cooler, your baseball gear, and a smile! Come and enjoy America's favorite pastime!
Concession stand items will be sold including hotdogs, drinks, bottled water, snow cones, popsicles, etc. Come support homeschooling and meet new faces from the Conroe, Wds, Montgomery, Willis areas. Flyers available at the HomeSchool Store in the Wds.
God Bless,
The 7 Acre Parents
Angels Drill Team

SETHSA Conference - preregistration ends today

Pre-registration - ends May 15th
Married Couple $25
Individual $20
Accompanying Minor $ 5 (3 yrs. old - 18 yrs. staying with parents)
Teen workshops $20 (7th - 12th grade)
Children's Program $20
http://sethsa.org/atRegistration.htm

If you are a THSC member, here's their discount

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Texas Home School Coalition
Date: Thu, May 13, 2010 at 9:30 PM
Subject: SETHSA Conference







June 4-5, 2010

Houston Baptist University



DEBBIE STRAYER received her bachelor's and master's degrees in
education from Florida State University. She is the former editor and
co-founder of Homeschooling Today© magazine, one of the co-authors of
the Learning Language Arts Through Literature series, and editor of
The Homeschool Answer Book by Dr. Ruth Beechick.

TODD WILSON, author of Help! I'm Married to a Homeschooling Mom and
the Official Book of Homeschooling Cartoons, is a dad, writer,
conference speaker, and former pastor.

JIM WEISS has been a storyteller for over 25 years. Jim's Greathall
line is the recipient of more than 80 major national awards.

Family Night at the Conference:

New to the conference is Family Night. It is often hard to find fun

family entertainment; well, we have a great night lined up! Enjoy an
evening of laughter and encouragement with Familyman Todd Wilson, Jim
Weiss with Greathall Productions, and the All Stars Youth Banjo Band.

For information on the Teen Program, Children's Program, and Used
Book Sale visit the web at http://www.sethsa.org/conferences.htm

THSC members receive a $5 discount off of your registration:

Discount code: THSC@sethsa24



SOUTHEAST TEXAS HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION

WWW.SETHSA.ORG


Texas Home School Coalition | PO Box 6747 | Lubbock | TX | 79493

Tomball - Used Curriculum Sale May 18

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The Used Curriculum Fair will be this coming Tuesday, May 18th starting at 1pm - ending at 2:45pm



NEW: The owner of Bookworms (on Hwy 249) will be at the sale - with a table of items interesting to homeschoolers.



Location is the Family Center (older brown building across the street from the large Salem Campus) on Lutheran School Rd. You can see directions at www.salem4u. com



Sellers may show up at 12:30pm to set up and we must be out and cleaned up at 3pm.



No charge for selling, buying, or parking.



Sellers provide own table, blanket, coins/dollars for change, etc.



Only bottled water in the facility - all eating/ drinking outside. No food or drink for sale.



Sellers must RSVP w/ Jean Lash at jeannelash@aol. com



Children may sell craft or other similar items.



"Children's center" available in the same auditorium (within view) - staffed by volunteer homeschool youth - w/ crafts and small games. Homeschooler Elijah Loomis will be performing for part of the sale - in the children's center. We ask a "love offering" if you are planning on using the area - to entertain your children - so you can shop. Love offering will go to the youth.



We ask that sellers and buyers sign a waiver - at the door - to release Salem Lutheran and the Lash family from any liability.



Please pass on to other homeschool groups.

Tyler Surveying and Mapping Camp

June 6-10, 2010
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, Texas

The Surveying and Mapping Summer Camp is a public service introducing young people to surveying and mapping activities and career opportunities in the surveying profession. The camp is conducted free of charge to the students who participate.

http://www2.tjc.edu/surveying/Camps.shtml

Houston SETHSA Conference volunteers

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Staff
Date: Tue, May 11, 2010 at 2:40 PM
Subject: volunteer information at conference
To: Staff@sethsa.org


We are still looking for volunteers to help with registration during the conference. If you volunteer for 2 hours that pays your registration for the weekend. If you have a teen that would like to volunteer on Thurs to help us get set up in the exhibit hall please email us at staff@sethsa.org. If they volunteer their registration will be paid for the teen program. Great opportunity to participate in the election process with Gen J.



Also, one of our exhibitors, Jim Weiss, is looking to hire someone to help with his booth while he is working in our children’s program and speaking. He will need help both Friday and Saturday. Please call or email us to let us know if you are able to help out.



Support groups – please pass this information onto your group to help us get the word out.


Thanks,

Holly



24th Annual Gulf Coast Home Education Conference, June 4-5, 2010 - Visit the web for more information www.sethsa.org



Holly
SETHSA
10592-A Fuqua #503
Houston, Tx. 77089
281-756-9792
www.sethsa.org
staff@sethsa.org

Dora The Explorer Homeschool Discount

There's a new homeschool discount up for Dora The Explorer.

Dora The Explorer Storytime Live - Order Now!
Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 11am
Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 5pm
tickets start at $15.00, includes discounts on main floor seating - offer expires August 7, 2010
Order early for best seats - new offer
Magestic Theater in San Antonio
Note: Everyone ages 1 and up needs to buy a ticket.

Show Description - Dora The Explorer Storytime Live! : Bring your family and come play along with your favorite preschool pals live on stage as Nickelodeon presents our newest, biggest, most exciting live show ever "STORYTIME LIVE! Leap into Fairytale Land with "Dora the Explorer," journey through Purewood Forest with "The Backyardigans," hop into Wonderland with "Wonder Pets!,"and monkey around on The Monkey King Adventure with "Ni-Hao, Kai-lan." Nickelodeon's musical adventure, STORYTIME LIVE, features four of the top-rated preschool shows on television today and is sure to be the hit show you and your family have been waiting for!

If you order, please email Susan Frederick at sjf@jsoft.com and let me know how many tickets and which date.

http://www.jsoft.com/archive/taffie/BroadwaySA.html
Order your tickets by logging on to:
http://www.broadwayacrossamerica.com/groupsales
and enter your special password:
taffiesa

We also got a clarification for the circus.
Under 2 if they sit in the parents lap are free. If they've had their 2nd birthday they need a ticket.

Ringling Brothers Circus - Special Offer - order now!
Tickets start at just $6! - offer expires June 11
June 18-20, 2010 Alamodome
Friday June 18, 2010 at 7:30pm
Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 3:30pm, and 7:30pm
Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 3pm

For Young Frankenstein they have extended the offer to May 30th, subject to ticket availability
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 8pm
Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 730pm
Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 2pm
tickets start at $22.75
Majestic Theater in SA

Also available Beauty and the Beast
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 8pm
Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 8pm
Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 2pm

BAA Austin
final days for Wizard of OZ
Fri June 11, 2010 at 8PM, Sat June 12, 2010 at 2PM
Sun June 13, 2010 at 2PM and Sunday June 13, 2010 at 7:30PM
Bass Hall at UT Austin
http://www.jsoft.com/archive/taffie/Broadwayaustin.html

BAA Houston
final days for Wicked
Hobby Center, Houston
http://www.jsoft.com/archive/taffie/Broadway.html

DSM Fair Park Dallas
Little House on the Prairie - 15% off
Dream Girls - 50% off
http://www.jsoft.com/archive/taffie/Dallastheater.html

Please cross-post to other lists and share with homeschoolers, friends and family.

Woodlands/Tomball Extraordinary Education Open House

OPEN HOUSE & MEET THE TEACHER


Please join us for our NEXT Open House and Meet the Teacher Night on MONDAY, MAY 17th from 5:00-8:30 pm.

NOTE: This is a "come-and-go" event. There will not be a group presentation or program.

This event is for all current and prospective families. You will meet many of our teachers and have the opportunity to ask them questions about their classes and camps and preview some of their curriculum. You may also tour the facility.



Extraordinary Education Center
http://www.extraed.net/

Austin: Father/Daughter Dance

Join us at the Austin Children's Museum for the first annual Father/Daughter dance!

It's a date! July 24, 2010, from 6:00-8:30 pm at the Austin Children's Museum.

Enjoy dancing (including lessons for those with two left feet!)
Desserts and hors d'oeuvres catered by Central Market
Music
Photos of each couple
Door prizes
Fun dance games

Tickets are $20.75 per couple, $5 for each additional daughter, $30.75 family max

ALL ages are welcome. This is not a closed party, so please feel free to pass this on to other homeschool groups.

Tickets can be ordered through Paypal payment to lschool362@gmail.com

(That paypal address is lschool362 at gmail dot com. That is "L" not "I".)

Hope to see you there!

Lisa

Hearing and Vision tests at HEP bookstore in Houston

FREE HEARING AND VISION SCREENING
HEP BOOKSTORE

Important Announcement!

Free Hearing & Vision Screening Friday, May 14th 9:30 am-1:00 pm

These tests will be available.

Hearing & Vision Screen: Pre-K, Kinder, 1st, 3rd, 5th & 7th Graders

Acanthosis Nigricans Screen (precursor for Type 2 Diabetes): 1st, 3rd, 5th & 7th Graders

Scoliosis Screen: 5th & 8th Graders

Height & Weight for all students

Screening provided by UTMB-School of Nursing Faculty (RN- State certified for vision & hearing screening) with the assistance of UTMB Senior Nursing Students

*Contact Joanne Juren for more information jjuren@hepbookstore.com

Instruments of Praise Homeschool Bands and Orchestras

From:paulsommer@aol.com
Subject:You are invited to hear Instruments of Praise Homeschool Bands and Orchestras
Come hear Instruments of Praise Homeschool Bands and Orchestras perform
Monday, May 10, 2010- Lindale Assembly-503 Reid Street,
Houston, TX 77022
Performing at 6:00 P.M. -Beginner Piano/keyboard class
Performing at 7:00 P.M. -Beginner Band
Performing at 8:00 P.M. Intermediate and Advanced Band
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Lindale Assembly- 503 Reid Street,
Houston, TX 77022
Performing at 7:00 P.M.-Intermediate String Orchestra
Performing at 8:00 P.M.-Advanced and Full Honor Orchestra
Concerts are free so bring the whole family
http://www.instrumentsofpraise.org
281-259-3011

Tarrant County College Accuplcaer Prep Class

Reminder this is the last week to register for the accuplcaer prep review class. This is test all students must take before entering community college. It meets May 17-27 from 1-2:30. Cost is $60. It is located at the TCC SE campus in Arlington off 360 and New york Ave.
For more info contact Mauruine Amend 972-660-8414 or mdamend@tx.rr.com

Conroe: Pioneer Days camp at the Heritage Museum

This one does fill up very fast once registration opens:

Heritage Museum of Montgomery County, Conroe
Each year in July the Museum hosts "Pioneer Days," a summer program
for 8-11 year olds. Students who participate enjoy hands-on
activities.
Each session is limited to 20 students with four adults to supervise.
Registration begins in mid-May so if your family includes a child age
8 to 11, call early -- this program fills up fast! 936-539-6873
2010 Pioneer Days School Schedule:
July 5th-9th, 2010 and July 12th-16th, 2010
http://www.heritagemuseum.us/pioneerdays.shtml

Expiring theater offers for Houston

Expiring Theater Offers for Houston:

BAA Houston

Young Frankenstein expires at midnight tonight!
May 25-June 5th.
Hobby Center, Houston



The offer for Wicked has been left open but this show is expected to sell out so tickets are totally subject to availability.

http://www.jsoft.com/archive/taffie/Broadway.html
Instructions for ordering tickets for BAA Houston shows:
Go to: https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/go.htmI?l=EN&t=ccethou&o=22639211&g=309
In order to access the offer, on the line where it asks you to either enter your e-mail address or the special offer code, enter Homeschool under special offer code.

Dallas Theater Homeschool Discounts

Current Active homeschool theater offer for Dallas:


Dreamgirls at Music Hall at Fair Park
50% Off
Wed June 30 - Sunday, July 4th, 2010
Good for price levels 1-4

Order your tickets for Dreamgirls by logging on to:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/i2bldc
and enter your special password:
our password for this show is SUPER
http://www.jsoft.com/archive/taffie/Dallastheater.html

You can continue to order for Little House on the Prairie while ticket supply last up to showdates.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 8pm
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 8pm
Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 8pm
Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 8pm
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 8pm
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 8pm
Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 2pm
Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 8pm
Save 15% off - Order now!
Order your tickets for Little House on the Prairie by logging on to:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/gs61n9
and enter your special password:
our password for this show is SUPER


also available:
Dallas
ATT PAC - Beauty and the Beast
http://www.jsoft.com/archive/taffie/events.html#beautypreorder

Scholastic Warehouse Booksales

Each December and May, Scholastic Warehouses hold special half-price sales to thank educators for their support. Thousands of books for all ages to choose from, all at 50% off.
Please keep in mind that this is a working warehouse so all children must be closely supervised at all times. Strongly recommend keeping small children at home.
To print out pdf flyers for the location nearest you, go here: http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/events/warehouse/states.asp?st_abbrev=TX
Dates/Hours for Houston, Waco, Arlington, San Antonio, Lubbock, and Edinburg:
Thu., 05/13/2010 - Sat., 05/29/2010
Weekdays: 9 AM-7 PM
Saturdays: 9 AM-5 PM
Closed Sundays
El Paso warehouse dates and hours: Thu., 05/13/2010 - Sat., 05/29/2010
Weekdays: 9 AM-7 PM
Saturdays: 9 AM-5 PM
Closed Sundays
see website for seconday locations.
See website for secondary locations

HSIZ Annual Homeschooler Book Sale May 12

College Station Conference Center, 1300 George Bush Drive
Time, again, for the Annual Book Sale in College Station. Same time,
same place as we've had the last several years. WHOOP! Want to sell
your textbooks? Want to buy some used materials? Want a good price on
some materials that never got used by someone else? Want a
shopping/selling/social event? We have arranged a time, place and some
air conditioning for you!! Bryan/College Station Annual Book Sale
Wednesday May 12, 2010 12:30p until 3:30p (sellers setup at noon)
College Station Conference Center 1300 George Bush Drive
General admission is $1/ea at the door - we are unable to break large
bills at the door and would be happy to have your extra payment as a
love offering, or you could just bring us exact change. ;-)
Preregistration & prepayment for a seller table is required for this
event. Tables are $5 and you can share a table with your buddy. Each
table includes 1 admission. Sellers setup at noon.
Questions - events@hsiz.org
HSIZ - Home School Information Zone
http://www.hsiz.org/events/

taffie-announce blog

We had set up this blog some time ago and will revisit it.

Look here for select events, including time-critical events.

This will be in addition to events on our website at Taffie's Events Page.