events email 0911 thru 0312

10/31/2011

Information on the following events and programs can be found below:
(several items for this week and tomorrow)

1) S.H.A.R.E. 2012 Spelling Bee
2) National Geographic Spelling Bee Hosted by SHARE
3) November WCCHE Group Support Night at Pillar Foundation
4) AIMS (Adventures in Medicine and Science) class - How theBody Works: A Study of Human Organs & Systems- Still Has Opening This Tuesday
5) Young People’s Concert, The Composer is Dead - SHARE Group Still Has Seats Available to Those Interested for This Tuesday
6) Oil Painting With Trina Stephens, New Class Begins This Week

1) S.H.A.R.E. 2012 Spelling Bee

When: January 14, 2012, Saturday

Where: Bayless Baptist Church
              8512 Morganford Road
              St. Louis, MO 63116

Who:     Please see Eligibility rules in the attached S.H.A.R.E. Spelling Bee Rules.

Why: Spelling bees are beneficial for students in many ways. Preparation for the spelling bee teaches students how to establish and achieve the goals of increasing vocabulary through memorization and word usage, and demonstrating this knowledge in a public setting. Other benefits include building confidence through public speaking experience, developing good sportsmanship in a friendly, competitive environment and demonstrating the academic excellence of home school education. Home school students should be encouraged to seek out a challenging opportunity like a spelling bee as part of their education.

Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place ribbons for each grade level in the Spelling Bee
Participation certificates for everyone in the Spelling Bee
Every participant will have the opportunity to subscribe to Britannica online at 50% off of a year’s subscription
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals for Spell Off
Spell Off winner will receive her/his choice of the following: A) one of two FREE One year online subscription ($69.95 value) for Encyclopedia Britannica or B) FREE PowerspeaK12 foreign language course ( www.http://powerspeak.com )
1st and 2nd runner up will have the opportunity of choosing from the remaining 2 prizes listed above. (1st runner up = 1st choice after winner, 2nd runner up – will receive remaining prize)
Spell-Off winner will advance to the St. Louis Post Dispatch Regional Spelling Bee with an opportunity of advancing to Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC

Registration: Begins: November 2, 2011 Ends: December 2, 2011. The cost is $4.00 per student.   Please make checks out to S.H.A.R.E. Please read the S.H.A.R.E. Spelling Bee Rules BEFORE registering your child. Registration forms and fees must be postmarked by December 1, 2010. Please send the completed registration form and fee to the Spelling Bee Coordinator:
Lisa Hermann
8018 Austin Drive
            Troy, IL, 62294
(618) 580-2030 (Cell)
E-mail: cnwtrain@yahoo.com
8:30 a.m. Registration. Please check in at the Registration Table. Let us know your child is present and pick up the name tag specially made for your child by Cathy.

8:45 a.m. Opening prayer

9:00 a.m. to approximately 12:00   1st phase of the S.H.A.R.E. Spelling Bee. This part of the bee will be done orally. All participants must be in attendance prior to the start of the 1st round of the Spelling Bee to avoid any distractions, unless prior approval has been granted by the Spelling Bee Coordinator. IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE LATE, PLEASE CALL ME OR CATHY ON OUR CELL PHONES IMMEDIATELY UPON REALIZING YOU WILL BE LATE. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be determined in each grade. Participant certificates will also be given. If your child wins 1st place in their grade, please let the Spelling Bee Coordinator know if you are planning to participate in the Spell-Off.

12:00 p.m. Lunch break. Bring a picnic lunch if you are staying for the Spell-Off.   If your student is not going on, you may leave, but we encourage you to stay and applaud our winner!

12:45 p.m. 2nd phase of the spelling bee.   A Spell-Off will take place for the 1st place winners in each grade level who are interested in advancing to the Post-Dispatch Spelling Bee. This part of the bee will be written. The winner of this Spell-Off will advance to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Regional Bee.

IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER: The Spelling Bee Coordinator will send out an email by 6:00 am the morning of the bee if the bee is going to be cancelled   If you do not have email access, please contact the Spelling Bee Coordinator to find out if there will be a bee that day. Back up date in case of inclement weather is Saturday, January 21, 2012.

Spelling word lists will be emailed to you upon receipt of the completed registration form(s) and fee(s). If you do not have internet access, please include the email of a relative or friend whom you can retrieve this information—that saves the Spelling Bee Coordinator mailing time and cost.

Please consider sharing this with any homeschoolers you know that does not have internet access.

*Please note that students may participate in only one official home school spelling bee for the 2011-2012 school years to be eligible for the Post-Dispatch Regional Spelling Bee.

NOTE: Due to changes in the Scripps National Spelling Bee rules, the S.H.A.R.E. Spelling Bee is permitted to advance only ONE student to the St. Louis Post Dispatch Spelling Bee. The 14 eligible counties are: Missouri: Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Warren, Washington. Illinois: Clinton, Franklin, Jersey, Madison, Monroe County, Saint Clair. According to the Post Dispatch and Scripps, you must be a permanent resident/homeschooler of these 14 counties during the 2011-2012 school years. Residency will be verified. We encourage all homeschoolers from other counties who wish to advance past the local level to consider entering an official spelling bee in their area. If you are unable find one and are not interested in advancing to the next level, you are welcome to enter the S.H.A.R.E. Spelling Bee.

The St. Louis Post Dispatch Spelling Bee will be held at Maryville University. The Witten semi-final bee will be held on March 10, 2012 and the Oral final bee will be held on March 17, 2012

How Can You HELP? In order for the spelling bee to take place, volunteers are absolutely necessary. We are once again asking parents and family members to volunteer their time before, during, and after the bee. Positions that need to be filled are: registration table, judge, pronouncer, word researcher (dictionary), and clean up. Please see the description of these roles in the attached rules.

Please contact Lisa Hermann at cnwtrain@yahoo.com or (618) 580-2030 should you have any questions or need further clarification.

We look forward to seeing you at the bee!

Blessings!

Cathy Mullins
S.H.A.R.E. Leader

Lisa Hermann
S.H.A.R.E. Spelling Bee Coordinator

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2) National Geographic Spelling Bee Hosted by SHARE

Dear Homeschoolers,

For the past 5 years, SHARE has conducted a Geography Bee in conjunction with the National Geographic Society.
We are doing it again this year and are very excited about it! All the information is below or you can get it from our website, www.homeschool-life.com/mo/share (click on "SHARE EVENTS - open to all"). Again the National Geographic Society has given us the title of St. Louis Area Home Educators Geography Bee and they are asking that all homeschoolers in the area who want to participate in a geography bee do this one. The lady in the office said that others in outlying areas are welcome to register and conduct their own, but they want any homeschooler who lives at least one hour from St. Louis to participate in this bee.   Hopefully, this will work out for everyone. If you have questions, please be sure to let me know. You can reach me at 314-769-7965 or Ekcjmullins@gmail.com
Also, please encourage your children to participate (4th-8th graders only). Last year the questions were not as hard as I had anticipated, and the questions themselves often gave hints to the correct answer. With a little study, I think all the students would do well.
Thanks so much!
Cathy Mullins
SHARE Leader

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The National Geographic St. Louis Area
Home Educators Geography Bee

WHO?   All 4th - 8th grade homeschoolers in the St. Louis area.
WHAT? The 6th annual St. Louis Area Homeschool Geography Bee to qualify a winner for the MO State Bee.   NOTE: This is the official National Geographic Homeschool Geography Bee in the area. They have asked that homeschoolers only conduct one bee in the St. Louis area. Also, if you are an Illinois participant and win the bee, please know that you will be representing the state of Missouri.

WHERE? The Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road, Webster Groves, MO 63119
It is between Elm Rd and Grant Rd on Watson, just south of Hwy 44.
Here is a link to their map: http://www.webstergardens.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=69&Itemid=176

WHEN? Saturday, January 7, 2012 2:00 p.m.

WHY? To test your knowledge of both US and World geography, and because it’s lots of fun!
Families are welcome to attend.

HOW? By filling out the registration form and sending it in as soon as possible! Also, your student will need to start studying geography to prepare for the bee. It IS a competition, and the contestant who has studied will be better prepared. For more information and Geobee Challenge practice questions, go to: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee/teachers-and-parents
Your library may have atlases and reference materials for you to borrow. Or, you may purchase study materials such as: The National Geographic Bee Official Study Guide and Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.

Please send $5 registration fee (checks made out to SHARE) for each child to:
                         Debbie Rehmer      10406 Ruby Manor Ct.        St. Louis, MO 63123
                             REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 1st
* We’ll have refreshments after the bee. Please bring a sweet, salty or healthy snack. We’ll provide drinks!
                 Contact Debbie at 314.544.7303 or 314.913.0464 or e-mail: debbierehmer@gmail.com or Cathy Mullins at 314.769.7965 with questions.
THE FORM IS ATTACHED

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3) November WCCHE Group Support Night at Pillar Foundation

Mark your calendars now for an evening of encouragement.
Come join us for the November WCCHE Support Night
at Pillar Foundation on Monday, November 14 at 7 p.m.

Pastor Paul Stolwyk, a home school dad, will present:
Calling the Sculpture From the Stone:
What God Can Accomplish Through Home Schooling Parents

According to Pastor Stolwyk, "Each of our children is a masterpiece waiting to be revealed- like a sculpture hidden in the stone until the artist chisels it out. We will look at what God is offering to your children through you as he calls them to be His image bearers. With the dirty reality of everyday life as our backdrop, and some examples from our own journey, we want to help you not lose sight of what God is really using to call out the sculpture- as you teach math, reading or science at your kitchen table."

Fellowship time will follow the presentation

Children aged 7 years and older are welcome to quietly play board games in the library during the presentation. Adult supervision will be provided.

Newcomers are also invited to attend a pre-event meeting
6:30-7:00 p.m.

Pacing Your Home School Year to Make it Through
This session will offer various scheduling ideas for pacing your year to completion, including how to navigate through the holidays (cheerfully) while home schooling! There will also be suggestions for incorporating Christmas in your December school days. A Question/Answer time will conclude our newcomer meeting.

EVERYONE is welcome for both of these topics; you do NOT have to be a WCCHE member to attend. If you sign up at WCCHE.org , we’ll have a seat for you!

Where: The Pillar Foundation
15820 Clayton Rd.
Ellisville, MO 63011

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4)   AIMS (Adventures in Medicine and Science) class - How theBody Works: A Study of Human Organs & Systems- Still Has Opening This Tuesday

Kerrie Tate writes....

Hi Everyone!
I’ve been getting lots of calls and emails asking if there is still room in the first AIMS (Adventures in Medicine and Science) class - How theBody Works: A Study of Human Organs & Systems- this Tuesday, November 1 from 9:30 – 11:15 am. The answer is YES! In fact, the public school groups have switched to a different day and we now have the whole auditorium to ourselves! We can bring as many parent chaperones as we want for free (But parents are not required to stay – students can be dropped off or drive themselves).

This “Auditorium Presentation” class is an awesome introduction to all systems of the body and is a perfect supplement to any science or health studies for jr. high or high school (mature 5th and 6th graders count as jr. high). It is also a good intro to the other AIMS programs. A Saint Louis University physician teaches the anatomy lesson from the stage while exploring a human cadaver with a small 3D camera. The camera images are shown on the 17 –ft. screen and participants watch with 3D glasses (The human cadaver is completely covered and treated very respectfully).

To sign up for this class, go to the Public Page of the SHARE website at www.homeschool-life.com/mo/share/ and click on the “Public Calendar” link on the left sidebar at the bottom. When the calendar appears, go to the November screen and click on the class name on the November 1st box. A pop-up window will appear on the left side of your screen. Fill out the required information and your name will be added to the sign-up list. Since it is so close to November 1st, you can bring your payment on the day of class. Cost is $5 per student.

For more details about this event, go to the “AIMS Program 2011-2012” link on the left sidebar of the SHARE website. Scroll over to the “AIMS PROGRAM IMPORTANT INFORMATION” webpage. Feel free to call or email Kerrie Tate at 314-791-0000 or kertatefieldtrip@aol.com with any questions or concerns.

See below for the schedule of other SHARE-sponsored AIMS classes.

Hope you can join us!   Kerrie

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SHARE-Sponsored 2011-2012 AIMS Classes
Auditorium Presentations in RED   Hands-On Dissection Labs in BLUE

November 1, 2011, Tuesday
How the Body Works: A Study of Human Organs & Systems,9:30-11:15 am, $5

November 29, 2011, Tuesday
The Human Heart and Lungs, 9:30 – 11:15 am, $5
(Eat your own sack lunch in the Dining Hall - 11:30 am -12:15 pm)
Pig Heart Dissection – 12:30 – 1:45 pm - $15

December 14, 2011, Wednesday
The Human Brain and Central Nervous System - 9:30 – 11:15 am - $5
(Eat your own sack lunch in the Dining Hall - 11:30 am -12:15 pm)
Sheep Brain Dissection –12:30 – 1:45 pm - $15

January 24, 2012, Tuesday
Organ Transplants, 9:30 – 11:15 am, $5

March 14, 2012, Wednesday
The Muscles, Bones, & Joints of the Human Body, 9:30-11:15 am, $5

March 20, 2011 Tuesday
Forensic Science/Autopsy, 9:30-11:15 am, $5
(For high school students only)

May 1, 2012, Tuesday
The Human Ear, Nose & Throat, and Eyes – 9:30 – 11:15 am - $5

(Eat your own sack lunch in the Dining Hall - 11:30 am -12:15 pm)

Pig Eye Dissection – 12:30-1:45 pm - $15

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5) Young People’s Concert, The Composer is Dead - SHARE Group Still Has Seats Available to Those Interested

Hi Everyone!

There ARE still openings in this Tuesday’s (November 1st) Young People’s Concert, The Composer is Dead by Lemony Snicket! Many SHARE families saw the concert last Wednesday and can highly recommend it! It was an exciting way to learn about the orchestra and composers, and is not as “dark” as it sounds! Bobby Norfolk did a great job narrating and acting out the different parts, and illustrations from the award-winning book were projected on the big screen. We hope to have a couple of copies of the book and CD in the SHARE Lending Library very soon.

To sign up, go to the Public Page of the SHARE website at www.homeschool-life.com/mo/share/ and click on the “Public Calendar” link on the left sidebar at the bottom. Go to the November page and click on “Young People’s Concert” on the November 1st box. A pop-up window will appear on the left side of your screen. Fill out the required information and your name will be added to the sign-up list. Since the concert is so soon, you can bring your payment to us at Powell Hall.

The cost is $5 per person and lapsitters are free. The performance begins at 11:00 and lasts about an hour. For more information, go to the “Powell Hall Concerts - NEW” link on the left sidebar of the SHARE website at www.homeschool-life.com/mo/share/. Click on the“POWELL HALL EDUCATIONAL CONCERT IMPORTANT INFORMATION” page. You can also text, email or call Kerrie Tate at 314-791-0000 or kertatefieldtrip@aol.com.

See the complete list of SHARE-sponsored Powell Hall Educational Concerts below…

See many of you on Tuesday!   Kerrie Tate

Young People’s Concert– “The Composer is Dead” on Tuesday, November 1, at 11:00 am
Exciting “whodunit” composition with music by Nathaniel Stookey and text by Lemony Snicket. Experience a narrated orchestral mystery where the instruments are the suspects! (Also an award-winning children’s book and CD).

Winter 2012 Powell Hall Educational Concerts…

Kinder Konzert– “The Magic Flute” on Wednesday, February 8 at 11:00 am
Endlessly inventive, charmingly fantastical and utterly unique, Mozart’s final opera is a light-hearted tale of love and the art of bird-catching. The STL Symphony presents a special condensed version for kids featuring the Young Artists of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

Young People’s Concert– “Beethoven and the Boys” on Tuesday, March 6 at 11:00 am
Classical with a twist. A new spin on familiar music featuring YouTube sensation PROJECT TRIO.
The group says "We are dedicated to galvanizing artistic awareness through performance, education and community engagement. We believe that there is a direct correlation between artistry and scholastic achievement. Creativity encourages critical thinking. By combining classical repertoire with elements of hip-hop and popular music, PROJECT TRIO hopes to engage today’s younger audience.”
Visit www.whatisproject.org.

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6) Oil Painting With Trina Stephens, New Class Begins This Week

This Friday, November 4, is the first class for our last oil painting class of the year. Class will be Noon - 1:45 PM. There will be class Nov. 4; NO class Nov. 11; class Nov. 18; NO class Nov. 25 then class on the first two Fridays in December. The cost of this class is $28 and the canvas is available for $6.50.

You can see the painting we will be doing "Winter Evening" on our website www.fbcarnold.org/artsandcrafts. There is also a list of supplies needed and you can register on line.

Seating is limited and I already have several signed up. It is "first come" basis.

Please email with any questions - trina.stephens@fbca.us

Trina Stephens
Coordinator Arts and Crafts
First Baptist Church Arnold

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Information on the following events and programs can be found below:

(several items for this week and tomorrow)

1) S.H.A.R.E. 2012 Spelling Bee
2) National Geographic Spelling Bee Hosted by SHARE
3) November WCCHE Group Support Night at Pillar Foundation
4) AIMS (Adventures in Medicine and Science) class - How theBody Works: A Study of Human Organs & Systems- Still Has Opening This Tuesday
5) Young People’s Concert, The Composer is Dead - SHARE Group Still Has Seats Available to Those Interested for This Tuesday
6) Oil Painting With Trina Stephens, New Class Begins This Week

WHY? To test your knowledge of both US and World geography, and because it’s lots of fun!
Families are welcome to attend.

Mark your calendars now for an evening of encouragement.
Come join us for the November WCCHE Support Night
at Pillar Foundation on Monday, November 14 at 7 p.m.

Pastor Paul Stolwyk, a home school dad, will present:
Calling the Sculpture From the Stone:
What God Can Accomplish Through Home Schooling Parents

Fellowship time will follow the presentation

Children aged 7 years and older are welcome to quietly play board games in the library during the presentation. Adult supervision will be provided.

Newcomers are also invited to attend a pre-event meeting
6:30-7:00 p.m.

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The above message is from Laura Kostial. If you wish to have your name removed from this events email list, please reply accordingly to: thehomeschoolconnection@gmail.com.
Thank you Laura

10/28/2011

Information on the following evetns and programs can be found below:

1) O'Fallon, Illinois Homeschoolers Looking to Start YMCA PE Class for 13 and UP.
2) Upwards First Baptist Church in Wentzville Offering Free REgistration to Children of Activity Duty Servicemen.
3) Colonial Dames of America Patriotic Essay Contest from Lesley Barker
4) A Big Band Christmas
5) Upcoming Events at Family Vision Library - from John Thrower
6) Volleyball Clinic
7) Art Classes from Joy Lapicki
8) Live Online Presentation by the 9) Library Book Sales
10) The World Chess Hall of Fame, Family Film Night
11) The Daughters of the American Revolution-O’Fallon Chapter HIstory Essay Contest
12) Strings Classes at Child of God Lutheran School
13) Mizzou New Music Initiative - C.O.M.P. 2012 Competition
14) Strong Tower Ranch Harvest Hoedown

1) O'Fallon, Illinois Homeschoolers Looking to Start YMCA PE Class for 13 and UP.

The YMCA is willing to do a PE/Fitness class for ages 13 and up on Thursday afternoons from 2-3. For the first session we would start Nov 3rd and meet the 3rd, Nov 10, Nov 17 (no class Nov 24th - Thanksgiving) Dec 1, Dec 8 and Dec 15. He gave me the cost for 8 weeks, (which is $30 per participant and $25 for each additional participant from the same family), and told me the price for 6 sessions would be the cost per session times 6. So the price for 6 weeks would be $22.50 per participant and $18.75 for each additional participant from the same family. (I figured out that price, so they may round it off). It is the same price for members or non-members. The non-members would have to sign a waiver. If we get the interest, we can continue this throughout the school year.

We need to have 10 people confirmed to have this class, so if you could forward this to anyone you know that might be interested, that would be great. I know we have 6 with our families, another family with 2 children is interested but I need to confirm with her, so we only need 2-4 more people to make it a go. It can also be more than 10, so we won't cut it off there. Please let me know about any interest you have.

Thank you!
Janet janet.moskwa{at}gmail{dot}com

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2) Upwards First Baptist Church in Wentzville Offering Free REgistration to Children of Activity Duty Servicemen.

Do you know a family with a parent serving on active duty away from home? We want to say "thank you" for the sacrifice they're making for our freedom by offering free registration for their children to play in our league. Send an email to upward@fbcwentzville.com for details on how to register with the fee waived...and SHARE THE LOVE!!! Share this post and spread the word! We can't reach everyone by ourselves, but with your help, we can reach more!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Upward-Sports-at-Wentzville-FBC

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3) Colonial Dames of America Patriotic Essay Contest from Lesley Barker

The essay contest described below is sponsored by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Missouri for students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. Winners go to Washington DC for one week, all expenses paid to participate in a citizenship conference. The Colonial Dames of Missouri really hope that they can select a student from Ste. Genevieve as their sponsored winner this year. The contest is open to students at public, parochial, private, and home schools. If it is more convenient, the essays can be turned in to me by January 10th and I'll get them to the correct people in St. Louis by the 12th of January. Let me know if you need more information.

Lesley Barker
Bolduc House Museum
Director

www.bolduchouse.org
o. 573-883-3105
c. 314-422-5572

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Win Scholarship for a Congressional Seminar in Washington, DC; June 16-22, 2012
Sponsored by the National Patriotic Services Committee of National Society of the Colonial Dames of America.

2012 Essay Topic: Discuss the Relevance Today of Abraham Lincoln’s Statement “A House Divided Against Itsel Cannot Stand” Contest Open to:

• Students in the 10th, 11th and 12th grades who are not previous winners
• In order to qualify the instructions listed below must be followed:

Essay Format:
• The length must not exceed 750 words (excluding cover sheet, title and sources).
• The essay must be typed, double-spaced, on one side only, in 12 pt. Times New Roman or similar font, with student’s name and home address on each page.
• The essay must have a cover sheet with essay topic, student’s name, home address, telephone, e-mail address and cell phone number (if applicable).
• The essay topic must not be altered in any way.

Application Form:
• The essay must be accompanied by a completed Colonial Dames/Washington Workshops application form, found at https://www.nscda.org/site3/ps/pa_scholarships.php#Washington
• Note: no application fee is required by entrants as this is paid by the sponsoring organization

How to Enter:
• See Online Registration OR send one completed application form and three copies of the essay to the address listed on the bottom of this form (or the poster) by January 15, 2012. If that information is missing, please contact info{at}dumbartonhouse{dot}org and provide student’s city and state of residence in order to obtain address for mailing.
• Essays are judged at the State, Regional and National levels. Winners will be notified by mail in April 2012 by the National Consultant. Decision of the judges is final.

Prize:
A week in Washington, D.C., June 16-22, 2012, to attend a Congressional Seminar Workshop planned and coordinated by The Washington Workshops Foundation. The seminar is a unique experience in the study of American national government with emphasis on the concerns and activities of the United States Congress.

Value: The value is approximately $1,500 which pays for the following expenses: Application fee, tuition, seminar materials, local transportation (for seminar activities) plus college dorm room (double occupancy), bedding, linens, and two meals daily (breakfast and dinner) at a university campus in the D.C. area. Funds toward travel/miscellaneous expenses are provided by some State Societies. See www.nscda.org and www.workshops.org for more information.

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4) A Big Band Christmas

Saturday, December 3rd2:00 PMMain StageWestminster Christian Academy(NEW LOCATION: 800 Maryville Centre Drive)Tickets: $20 adults, $10 children 12 and underGroups of 10 or more: $15 per personDessert Bar: $5 (suggested donation)Audiences of all ages will enjoy thissparkling holiday performancefeaturing Swing St. Louis and The St.Louis Big Band! Enjoy Christmasfavorites from the Big Band Eracomplete with tight harmonies, tapdancing, and classy retro costuming.
636.541.2813
info@swingstlouis.com
www.SwingStLouis.com

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5) Upcoming Events at Family Vision Library - from John Thrower

Dear friends of The Family Vision, You are invited to our upcoming events for October 31 thru December 2011. This are special times and I would love to visit with you. Please pass this information on to your friends.   I hope to see you soon.

Yours in Christ,

John Thrower
President
The Family Vision
2020 Parkway Drive
Saint Peters, MO 63376
Tel: 636-447-6900Mobile: 314-766-9978
e-mail: johnt@thefamilyvision.orgwww.thefamilyvision.org
Psalm 78:4   Faithfully Equipping Generations

Monday October 31, 6:30 PM Reformation Day Celebration Come and celebrate Reformation Day with us! Join us for "Runner from Ravenshead," a movie in the tradition of "Pilgrim's Progress" which won Audience Choice at the 2010 San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival. Bring your special-recipe chili and a dessert to share! Contact The Family Vision to sign up.

Friday November 18, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM       American Macaroni, A Celebration of the American Tapestry America is made up of all different kinds of folks, from different regions, with different tastes and perspectives. We could call it American Macaroni.
   Because of this richness that makes America great, we will have a day of American Macaroni. What is special about where you grew up? What special foods do you like? What are some of your family traditions? Come and share with us what makes you and your family unique, and we will all enjoy the unique heritage of our great land, the rich blending of many peoples and cultures--American Macaroni.

Friday, December 2, 6:30       Christmas Coffee House Night Come get in the mood for Christmas with us! Join us for live acoustic music as we celebrate Christ. This is an excellent way to kick off the Christmas Season. It is always a great night. Coffee and baked goods will be provided (baked goods donations are appreciated!). Come and join us!   Contact The Family Vision to sign up!

Friday, December 9th – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM First Annual Family Vision Bake Sale Come in all day and purchase cookies, brownies, and other baked goods! Proceeds benefit your favorite library, The Family Vision.
   We are looking for donations of baked goods for this sale! If you will be able to bring your special-recipe cookies or other baked goodness, please contact us and let us know what we can count on your goodies!

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6) Volleyball Clinic

What :     Volleyball Clinic with drills and games
When:     Seven Friday afternoons, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm, beginning October 28th
Where:   O'Fallon, Renaud Spirit Center on Hwy KHow Much:    $80 for most, $60 for varsity level
Who:        Boys and Girls age 12 & Up
What to bring:    Indoor Volleyball, kneepads, water bottle
How do I sign up:            E-Mail application and bring money to:
Patty Yager2 Clydesdale Ct.St. Charles, MO 63304
Questions: Call Patty at 314-566-3667

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7) Art Classes from Joy Lapicki

Drawing, January - May
Tuesdays 9:30-11:00 or Wednesdays 1-2:30
Cost: $60/4-week month
$75/5-week month

This class will meet once a week and work on various technique skills using many types of mediums. Students will learn the basics of drawing through the use of such mediums as pencils, charcoal, pastels, and pen & ink. Students will also begin basic clay sculpting and acrylic painting. Begin studying famous artists and their style of art. Concepts such as the color wheel, proportion, perspective, and distance will be studied. Introduce art from various locations and cultures in the world.

Tuesday Drawing Class
Cost: $125
11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Glass Painting or Woodburning Classes
Woodburning   Cost: $45
December 5th    11:15-1:15
Glass Painting   Cost:$30
December 7th    11:15-12:45
December 12th    11:15-12:45

Contact me if you are interested in any of the class offerings.
Joy Lapicki jlapicki{at}yahoo.com
http://kidsforart.com/homeschool_classes

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8) Live Online Presentation by the Special Needs Advisory Board for Home Education Council of America
"Home Educating on the Autism Spectrum"
Thursday Nov. 3rd at 1pm Pacific
(that's 2pm Mountain, 3pm Central, 4pm Eastern)
The presentation is free to HECOA members, but membership is free as well, so totally worth it if you or someone you know is dealing with any of these challenges.
For more information and to register:
http://hecoa.com/home-educating-on-the-autism-spectrum

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9) Library Book Sales

Mid-County Branch -- In Clayton
7821 Maryland Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63105

Friday, Oct. 28 9-12pm (sale - friends-only Preview)
Friday, Oct. 28 12-4pm (sale open to the public)
Saturday, Oct. 29 9-4pm (sale open to the public)
Monday, Oct. 31 9-8pm (bargain day! all items will be 10 cents)

If you come to the preview, they ask that you bring verification that you are a member of the Friends of St. Louis County Library Foundation. If you are not currently a Friend, they say you will have an opportunity to join. To join the Friends any time, you can call 314/994-3300, Ext. 2281, email friends@slcl.org or join online at www.slcl.org/foundation .

Their book sale prices are $2 for bestsellers, .50 for hardbound/softbound, .50 for DVDs, CDs and Books on CD, .25 for paperbacks (5 for $1), and .25 cents for magazines (5 for $1). They make mention that they will also have some specially marked items.

Weber Road Book Sale
4444 Weber Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63123
Thursday, Nov. 3, (5-8:30pm)
Friday, Nov. 4 (9-4pm)
Saturday, Nov. 5 (9-4pm)
(there is no Friends preview at the Weber Road book sale)

Big Book Sale
Thornhill Branch, 12863 Willowyck Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63146
Saturday, Nov. 5 (9-4pm)

Check out library locations for more information

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10) The World Chess Hall of Fame, Family Film Night

The World Chess Hall of Fame, which just opened last month in the Central West End, wants to reach out to the local homeschooling community. Families are welcome to come by anytime (please see our website for more information regarding exhibitions, hours, etc.), but in particular we wanted to get the word out about two upcoming free family events:

Family Saturday at the WCHOF
Saturday, Nov. 5 11am, 1pm, 3pm

Come explore the secrets and mysteries behind currently exhibited works on a tour just for families, then join us after the tour for a craft project! The Hall of Fame is open from 10am-5pm on Saturdays, with sessions beginning at 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm. The tour and project will last approximately one hour. Our craft is recommended for ages 5-12, but children of all ages are welcome!

Family Film Night
Friday, Nov. 11
6-8pm
Kick off your weekend with a free family film at the World Chess Hall of Fame!
Based on the bestselling book of the same name, Searching for Bobby Fischer tells the true story of a young chess prodigy (Max Pomeranc) who, under the watchful eyes of his father (Joe Mantegna) and his brilliant but intense instructor (Ben Kingsley), tries to succeed and nurture his gift without succumbing to the pitfalls of win-at-all-costs competition.
Searching for Bobby Fischer is rated PG, with a running time of 109 minutes. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information on either of these events or the WCHOF in general, please contact Claire Grothe, Program Coordinator, at claire.grothe{at}worldchesshof.org or (3one4) 3six7-9two43 ext.1zero5.

World Chess Hall of Fame, 4652 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108
www.WorldChessHOF.org

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11) The Daughters of the American Revolution-O’Fallon Chapter HIstory Essay Contest

The Daughters of the American Revolution-O’Fallon Chapter is holding its annual history essay contests. Last year the winner was a home schooled young lady. We are asking you to share this opportunity with your members. There is no submission fee. It is a great way to recognize students’ work and for students to learn about American History.
There are two essay contests. One is for students grades 5-8 and the other is for students grades 9-12.

Visit here for Christopher Columbus essay requirements open to grades 9-12.

Visit here for American History essay requirements open to grades 5-8.
The deadline for both contests is Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Should you require additional information or have any questions, please contact Vicki White at (3one4) two69-6eight98. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

All essays must be sent to:

Vicki White, 2800 Kristopher Bend, St. Charles, MO 63303
vickiwhite121{at}charter{dot}net

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12) Strings Classes at Child of God Lutheran School

Child of God Lutheran School is offering private violin lessons for grades 1-8. Lessons include Suzuki, American Folk/Gospel, sight singing experience. Group, and ensemble classes available.

Child of God Lutheran School
650 Salt Lick Rd.
St. Peters, MO 63376
Contact: Paul Huppert
314-913-5579
Email plhuppert@yahoo.com
website: www.coglcs.org/Music

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13) Mizzou New Music Initiative - C.O.M.P. 2012 Competition

Seventh annual Creating Original Music Project (C.O.M.P.)
competition offers prizes, recognition for Missouri student composers
Columbia, MO
– From concert halls to Hollywood movies to TV, video games, commercials and more, every minute of music we hear starts with a composer - and every composer needs a start.
Giving young composers their start is the purpose of the Mizzou New Music Initiative’s Creating Original Music Project (C.O.M.P), an annual statewide competition now in its seventh year that recognizes Missouri students in grades K-12 who compose original music in a variety of styles.
Sponsored by the University of Missouri School of Music; the Department of Learning, Teaching & Curriculum; and the Sinquefield Charitable Foundation, C.O.M.P. in September mailed information to music teachers across the state inviting students to participate in the 2012 competition. The winning composers and their schools will be awarded cash prizes, and the winning compositions will be performed at the Creating Original Music Project's New Music Festival on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the University of Missouri in Columbia.
Students in grades K-5 may submit compositions in the categories of Vocal Music or Instrumental Music. For grades 6-8, the categories are Fine Art Music or Popular Music; and for grades 9-12, they are Fine Art Music, Popular Music, Jazz, or other styles. All entries must be original music written by the student, and only one entry per student is allowed. Arrangements of previously composed pieces or improvisation based on composed pieces will not be accepted.
Mentors and teachers are encouraged to offer support and critiques, though the submissions must be the students' own original compositions. Music teachers and/or mentors may assist students in notating or recording the pieces, and each student who applies must have the signature and sponsorship of their school's music teacher. Only three submissions per category per school are allowed. It is the responsibility of the school music teacher(s) to decide which three pieces per category will be entered in the contest. The postmark deadline for submission of all compositions is January 2, 2012.
For more information about the Creating Original Music Project and an application for the 2012 competition, please visit the C.O.M.P website at http://music.missouri.edu/COMP/.
For students looking for additional guidance or feedback on their work, the Mizzou New Music Initiative also offers Composer Connection, a distance-learning program that gives aspiring composers a chance to talk with and receive instruction from a graduate student in composition at MU. Students can e-mail works in progress and ask questions about composing, and receive suggestions and answers directly from the composer on call. The composer on call for the 2011-12 academic year is David Witter, who can be reached by email at composerconnection@missouri.edu.
The Mizzou New Music Initiative brings together a diverse array of programs intended to position the University of Missouri School of Music as a leading center in the areas of composition and new music. The Initiative is the direct result of the generous support of Dr. Jeanne and Mr. Rex Sinquefield and the Sinquefield Charitable Foundation.
For more information about the Mizzou New Music Initiative, please visit
http://music.missouri.edu/newmusicinitiative.html.
　
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14) Strong Tower Ranch Harvest Hoedown

Strong Tower Ranch is having its 4th Annual Harvest Hoedown on Saturday, November 5th. This year's show will take you on a journey back in time as we remember the adventures of a cowboy as written in his long lost letters. Nothing can fill you with the excitement of the Old West more than Zeke's bravery and determination as he carves out his place in history.

Morning Show
9:30     Gates Open
10:30   Show “A Wild West Story” (Arena)
Other things included are petting zoo, hay rides, barrel train, hot dog luncheon
Tickets: Adult $10.00 in advance $15.00 at gate
Children 4-12 $5.00 Children 3 and under FREE
Evening Show
3:00     Gates Open
4:00     Show "A Wild West Story" (Arena)
Other things included are hay rides, barrel train, our Famous Chili Cook-off Dinner and we will top the evening off with square dancing.
Tickets: Adult $15.00 in advance $20.00 at gate
Children 4-12 $5.00 Children 3 and under FREE
For more information and to purchase tickets please visit: www.StrongTowerRanch.org
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10/17/2011

Information on the following events and programs can be found below:

1) Art Classes at Hobby Lobby Taught by Homeschool Teacher Linda Thompson - from Linda Thompson
2) 2011 Math Olympics from Marsha Siecinski
3) Teen Entrepreneurship Symposium Hosted by DECA
4) Fall 2 - Kid's Pottery Classes at Kruegers
5) SHARE 2011-2012 Educational Concerts from Kerrie Tate
6) St. Louis Community College at Meramec College Fair
7) Missouri Day Celebration from Victoria Love
8) Old -Fashioned Hymn Sing from Jan McKay
9) Patriette Lights Volleyball Clinic

10) Leadership Institute Youth School from Ellen Haupt

1) Art Classes at Hobby Lobby Taught by Homeschool Teacher Linda Thompson - from Linda Thompson

I am teaching some art classes at Hobby Lobby in Ballwin with class times especially for homeschoolers. Sign up at Hobby Lobby at the class info area in the front of the store or contact me. Space is limited to 12 students for each class.

Drawing 101—for beginners or anyone wanting to dust off their skills, age 12 to adult - Mondays, for 6 weeks, Oct 24 to Dec 5, cost is $35 plus students will need to buy a few supplies. Supply lists available at the store or contact me.
Times: 1 pm-2:15 pm, OR 7 pm-8:15 pm. (Two different sections.)

Painting 100—Tempera
This is a solid introduction to painting, color theory, and picture composition. Meets on Fridays for 7 weeks, Oct 21 to Dec 9, for ages 8 to 18. Cost is $50 and includes all supplies.
Times: 1:30 pm-3 pm, OR 3:30 pm-5 pm. (Two different sections.)

Call or email if you have questions.
Linda Thompson
dclrthomp@aol.com, 314.276.5584

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2) 2011 Math Olympics from Marsha Siecinski

Hello Math Olympics Participants! I trust your school year is underway and going well.

This is a quick, short email to inform you of two items of business:

1. Southgate Christian Church is again graciously hosting the 2012 CHEF Math Olympics on Friday, January 20, 2012. The registration form and informational letter will be coming soon.

2. My email contact information has changed. My new email address is: marshaski6@aol.com, and it is effective immediately. Please make note of this change so forthcoming Math Olympics information will not be put into your spam account.

If you wish to unsubscribe, please reply to this email with "unsubsribe" in the subject line.

Thank you.
Marsha Siecinski
marshaski6@aol.com
314-835-9557

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3) Teen Entrepreneurship Symposium Hosted by DECA

Independent Youth and Clayton High School's DECA Business Club Presents...

TEEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP SYMPOSIUM
Independent Youth and Clayton High School's DECA Business Club partners to inspire high school students through an engaging, interactive and informative conference.

This event will focus on giving high school students various perspectives on entrepreneurship while teaching key entrepreneurial concepts in a hands-on setting. The Symposium includes:

+Keynote Speaker Maxine Clark, Founder and CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop
+Interactive break-out sessions led by established and well recognized teen entrepreneurs
+A networking lunch event
Teen Entrepreneurship Symposium Agenda
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Maxine Clark, Founder & CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop
TEEN ENTREPRENEUR PANELISTS:Adele Ann Taylor - Adele's Literacy Library
Perry Chen - Perry's Previews
Main Hart – ManCans
Lily Sandler – BLAMtastic
John Schenk - Show Me Signatures
Teen Entrepreneurship Symposium Participants will:
*Develop and strengthen their entrepreneurial mindset
*Increase social and networking skills
*Gain an in-depth understanding of entrepreneurship

Location:
UMSL
J.C. Penny Conference Center
(210 JC Penny Conference Center, One University Blvd., St. Louis, MO. 63121)
Date: Monday November 7, 2011
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm (Lunch included)
Cost: $15.00 per attendee (Financial aid available upon request)
INDEPENDENT YOUTH INC.
10632 S. Memorial
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133
(877) 617-0494
www.independentyouth.org
REGISTER HERE: http://www.independentyouth.org/teen-ent-symposium.php

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4) Fall 2 - Kid's Pottery Classes at Kruegers

Krueger Pottery Supplies' Clay Classes are a great way for kids to have fun and get creative! We offer classes for kids of all ages and skill levels including wheel throwing classes and classes for youngsters. No experience is needed and classes include everything you need. Please wear old clothes and bring a towel. Camps include studio sessions and one glazing session. Sign up by phone or stop by the gallery to register.
Wheel Throwing (6 weeks, ages 8-14) $90
Wheel Throwing Saturdays 11:30am-1pm 10/29 - 12/3
Parent & Child Class (4 weeks, ages 5-9) $110
Parent & Child Sundays 1pm-2:30pm 10/23 - 11/27
Everything Clay (6 weeks. ages 7-11) $90
Everything Clay Wednesdays 4-5:30pm 10/26 - 11/30

One Hour, One Project (ages 5-11) $25
Holiday Ornaments Saturday 10-11am Dec. 3
Our classes are a great way for kids to have fun & get creative. No experience is needed. Repeat students will increase their skills. Please wear old clothes and bring a towel. Classes include everything you need.
Fall 2 - Kid's Pottery Classes

Hope you can join SHARE for the 2011-2012 Educational Concerts at Powell Hall! (see below in purple italics) We have extra seats in the (awesome!) Dress Circle Box section. The Kinder Konzerts and Young People’s Concerts are NEW this year and will be conducted by Ward Stare, Resident Conductor and Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra. Conductor Stare did a great job last year and is a student favorite! The first ones are coming up on October 26 and November 1! Don’t miss out - these concerts are a wonderful experience for our kids! (and ALL of us!)

To sign up for one of the Kinder Konzerts or Young People’s Concerts, go to the Public Page of the SHARE website at www.homeschool-life.com/mo/share/ and click on the “Public Calendar” link on the left sidebar at the bottom. When the calendar appears, click on the date/concert you’re interested in. A pop-up window will appear on the left side of your screen. Fill out the required information and your name will be added to the sign-up list. Your seat will be guaranteed when your payment is received.

Send your payment of $5.00 per person (child or adult) to Kerrie Tate, 617 Bacon Ave. St. Louis MO 63119. Checks are made payable to SHARE. Because of all the “extras” this year, seats have gone up $1.00 in price. As always, lapsitters are free.

For more information, go to the “Powell Hall Concerts - NEW” link on the left sidebar of the SHARE website. Read the “POWELL HALL EDUCATIONAL CONCERT IMPORTANT INFORMATION” webpage. You can also go to the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra website at www.slso.org to download their (very helpful!) Educational Concert Teacher’s Guides. Click on "Community and Education" then scroll down to "Teacher's Guides."

Feel feel to call, text or email with any questions!
Hope you can join us! Kerrie (kertatefieldtrip@aol.com or 314-791-0000)

The fall 2011 SHARE-sponsored Powell Hall Educational Concerts are….
Kinder Konzert – “The Composer is Dead” on Wednesday, October 26, at 11:00 am Exciting “whodunit” composition with music by Nathaniel Stookey and text by Lemony Snicket. Experience a narrated orchestral mystery where the instruments are the suspects! (Also an award-winning children’s book and CD).

Young People’s Concert – “The Composer is Dead” on Tuesday, November 1, at 11:00 amExciting “whodunit” composition with music by Nathaniel Stookey and text by Lemony Snicket. Experience a narrated orchestral mystery where the instruments are the suspects! (Also an award-winning children’s book and CD).

The winter 2012 SHARE-sponsored Powell Hall Educational Concerts are….
Kinder Konzert – “The Magic Flute” on Wednesday, February 8 at 11:00 am
Endlessly inventive, charmingly fantastical and utterly unique, Mozart’s final opera is a light-hearted tale of love and the art of bird-catching. The STL Symphony presents a special condensed version for kids featuring the Young Artists of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

Young People’s Concert – “Beethoven and the Boys” on Tuesday, March 6 at 11:00 am Classical with a twist. A new spin on familiar music featuring YouTube sensation PROJECT TRIO. The group says "We are dedicated to galvanizing artistic awareness through performance, education and community engagement. We believe that there is a direct correlation between artistry and scholastic achievement. Creativity encourages critical thinking. By combining classical repertoire with elements of hip-hop and popular music, PROJECT TRIO hopes to engage today’s younger audience.” Visit www.whatisproject.org.

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6) St. Louis Community College at Meramec College Fair

Area high school juniors and seniors are encouraged to visit Meramec Monday, Oct. 17, for the annual Collaborative College Fair. More than 100 colleges and universities will be on hand in the Meramec Gym from 6-7:30 p.m. to speak with students about college choice, financial aid and admission requirements. The Collaborative College Fair is sponsored by STLCC-Meramec, Oakville, Mehlville, Lindbergh, Webster Groves and Kirkwood High Schools. The Meramec Campus is located at 11333 Big Bend Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122. The gym is on the east side of campus.

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7) Missouri Day Celebration from Victoria Love

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 10 am- 4 pm The staff of the First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site at 200 South Main Street in

St. Charles invites you to attend a special celebration in honor of Missouri Day. The Missouri State Legislature in 1915 declared the third Wednesday of October each year as Missouri Day. This year the site will focus on famous Missourians and their achievements. The historic site will be the host to numerous museums, organizations and agencies all representing famous Missourians. This will be an exciting learning opportunity for school groups as well as the general public. This is a chance to discover many of Missouri’s amazing citizens and their accomplishments all at one location. Famous authors, artists, entertainers, business people, political figures, frontiersmen, athletes and more will all be represented. This is one event that you are not going to want to miss! Come take our famous Missourian trivia scavenger hunt challenge and participate in many other hands on activities. Some of the museums already confirmed:

This year we are highlighting famous Missourians and have museums from all over Missouri joining us to share information. Over 14 MO museums will be participating. Come and learn about famous MO authors, artists, entertainers, business people, political figures, frontiersmen, athletes and more!

Thomas Hart Benton Home & Studio SHS- Kansas City, MOArrow Rock SHS (George Caleb Bingham)-Arrow Rock, MORose Cecil O’Neill Museum(Kewpie Dolls)-Walnut Shade, MOSt. Rose Philippine Duchesne Shrine-St. Charles, MOLewis & Clark Boat House & Nature Center(William Clark)-St. Charles, MOLaura Ingalls Wilder Home & Museum-Mansfield, MOEugene Field House & St. Louis Toy Museum-St. Louis, MOBellefontaine Cemetery-St. Louis, MOMissouri Sports Hall of Fame-Springfield, MOScott Joplin SHS-St. Louis, MOMark Twain Birthplace SHS-Florida, MOUlysses S. Grant National Historic Site-St. Louis, MOFaust County Park, Gov. Fredrick Bates Estate-St. Louis, MOHistoric Daniel Boone Home & Boonefield Village, Defiance, MOJunior Achievement, St. Louis, MOMany more to be confirmed!

This is a free family friendly event. For more information please contact the First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site at 636-940-3322.

Missouri Day Celebration – Wed. Oct 19th 10 a.m to 4 p.m.
A free family friendly event! MO Trivia scavenger hunt and many other hands-on learning activities.
Vikki Cosner Love
Site Administrator
First Missouri State Capitol SHS
200 South Main Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
636-940-3322
Vicky.Love@dnr.mo.gov

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8) Old -Fashioned Hymn Sing from Jan McKay
Do you have a desire to hear the old hymns and
Give your family an opportunity to sing and fellowship with other home-schooled families?
Join the esperience October 22, 2011 at Faith Community Church 2969 N. Lindberg, St. Ann, Mo. at 7:00 p.m.
If your family would like to Sing a special or have an instrumental please contact Jan McKay at 641-933-4555
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9) Patriette Lights Volleyball Clinic
You are invited to attend the Patriette Lights Volleyball Clinic that will begin soon on Friday afternoons beginning October 28th and ending on December 16th. It will run from 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm at the Renaud Spirit Center on Hwy K. The players will be divided into two groups. One group will be called JV and will mostly work on skill building but will do a minimim of 45 minutes of game play. Those with experience will be called Varsity and will do only an hour of skill building. The rest of their time will be spent on match play. If enough players sign up we will make teams that will compete in mini-tournaments. The cost for a JV player is $80 and the cost for a varsity player is $60. I do apologize for the high price but gym time is expensive!
          If you would like to sign up please fill out the attached form and mail it to me with a check.
          I am happy to answer questions.
         Patty Yager     314-566-3667
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10) Leadership Institute Youth School from Ellen Haupt

The Leadership Institute is bringing its Leadership Youth School to Columbia, MO on Nov. 5-6. This two day course trains young adults and activists how to win campaigns and issues by organizing college campus groups. 18% of college students vote. Will they know about the conservative issues and candidates important to you?

If you know of conservative activist or young adults who are interested in learning effective techniques for growing their groups,please invite them to this training. It cost $30 which includes meals and materials. Additionally, if you live more than sixty miles from Columbia, MO, Leadership Institute will provide lodging.
Please visit www.leadershipinstitute.org to register on-line.

Beverly Martin
573-642-7540 573-310-4665+

10/08/11

I apologize for the events and programs that I missed. I have been out of town for the last three weeks. If I missed any upcoming event that was sent to me, please forward it to me and I will send it out. Thanks. Laura Kostial.

Information on the following events and programs can be found below:

1) Westminster Christian Academy's Christian College Fair
2) Penguin Ski Club at Hidden Valley
3) Homeschool Morning at the Magic House Schedule
4) Touhill Performing Arts Center Arts @ Play Series
5) Three Upcoming Dance Events: Contra dancing, English Country Dance and Swing Dance
6) SAT WORKSHOP
7) "The Constitution Made Easy -A Study in America's Founding Documents”By Rick Green of Wallbuilders
8) Beginners Flinknapping Workshop at Cahokia Mounds by Larry Kinsella
9) AIMS (Adventures in Medicine and Science) classes for the 2011-2012 school year from Kerrie Tate
10) Fall Mushroom Hunt at Powder Valley Conservation Area
11) Jazz St. Louis Family Concert at Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL
12) TeenPact Missouri 2012 from Sarah Greek
13) St. Louis Blues for Hockey & Learning Day
14) Rallystar Tennis Academy Classes Accepting Students
15) Fox Performing Arts St. Louis Teen Talent Showcase Competition 2012
16) DaySpring Auditions for Godspell THIS WEEK!
17) HOMESCHOOL TENNIS AT CREVE COEUR RACQUET CLUB
18) Homeschool Days at Fantastic Caverns Near Springfield
19) S.H.A.R.E. FALL FORMAL HIGH SCHOOL DANCE
20) The Doctor Is In: Home Cures for Childhood Illnesses from Family Vision Library
21) "The Wizard of Oz" Presented by the Variety Children's Theatre at Touhill
22) Junior Golf Instruction Opportunity
23) EXPO CRAFT FAIR! Hosted by SHARE from Cathy Mullins
24) Junior Achievement Biztown Homeschool Day
25) Junior Achievement Finance Park Homeschool Visit Day
26) Creation Conference with Answers in Genesis - Guest Speaker, Dr Tommy Mitchell
27) Beginner Ballet Class for Older Teens
28) The Clarkson School of Irish Dance Offering Beginner Homeschool Class
29) Saint Louis Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker" at Touhill

1) Westminster Christian Academy's Christian College Fair

Home School families are welcome to attend the 26th Annual Greater St. Louis Christian College Fair being held on Thursday, November 3, 2011 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at our brand new campus:
800 Maryville Centre Drive, St. Louis, MO, 63017.

We will have over 60 Christian colleges in attendance, and will also be holding a financial aid seminar in conjunction with the Fair that evening.

For more info, contact:
Kate Kindbom, College and Career Counselor, Westminster Christian Academy
314-997-2900 X6139 KKindbom@wcastl.org
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2) Penguin Ski Club at Hidden Valley

Back by popular demand: Penguin Ski Club!

The program is an unbelievable price. It’s a bargain even if only used twice and makes a fantastic Christmas gift.
For only $99 each person receives a lift ticket, ski or snowboard rental each time they visit (once a week Mon-Thurs), and an individual pass that they will keep with them. This pass is flexible allowing you to vary your choice of day from week to week (Mon-Thurs). This pass must be presented at the ticket window with each visit to Hidden Valley so a current lift ticket can be issued to the pass holder.

Joining this club is still less expensive than going to ski without a pass twice. The same plan would be triple the price without our club. This is a fundraiser for the Homeschool Japanese Club. We are planning to go to Japan to minister this summer.

Anybody can join, including your friends, neighbors and family who aren’t homeschooling. But the deadline to join is December 1st at midnight. Hidden Valley makes no exceptions.

NEW THIS YEAR: To join the Penguin Ski Club, visit http://www.hiddenvalleyski.com/. Click “Plan and Buy” along the top. Click School programs, then under HV Ski and Ride Club click Learn More, then click the box to buy now. Our user name for the club is “Penguins” with a capital P. Our password is “homeski” with a lower case h. You are now in our club site.

Next you will click the blue “go shopping.” At the top left there is a box of catagories where you click 11/12 ski passes. Select the pass you would like. Most people want the Mon-Thurs option for $99. You can also select the Friday only option for$149 if you want and add it to the cart and check out. (This year they are charging us tax on tickets, which is about $7.50.)

During check out you will assign a guest for the pass. If you were a member last year, type in the name of each person one at a time and see if it is still in the system from last year. My daughter’s name must have been spelled wrong in their system, so I had to create a new guest. New members do this by typing in the name and address and birthday, etc.

Once you find the guest, or create a new one, you select the guest and enter the birthday of that guest. Check out is like most other things on line. You enter your billing name and address and make payment via Visa, Master Card or Discover.

To learn more about Hidden Valley, you may visit the website at http://www.hiddenvalleyski.com/ If you still have questions, please email me at K3instl@att.netor call 636-273-9565. If needed, I will contact Hidden Valley for you. The season is crazy busy, and they insist we have one contact person for all our questions.
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3) Homeschool Morning at the Magic House Schedule

EXCITING NEWS: For all the dates, the price will only be
$3.00 per person!!!!!
Dear Homeschoolers,

After some conversation with the nice folks at the Magic House, we have convinced them to give us the wonderful $3.00 price for ALL of our Magic House Mornings this school year. We have promised them that “if they make it affordable, we will come”. Please, please spread the word about this great deal and make plans to attend one or all of the Homeschool Mornings at the Magic House. It’s such a wonderful experience to have that entire venue full of like-minded families. You can let your children have a lot of freedom knowing that the building is closed to the public and is open to only homeschool families and sweet Magic House employees. My goal is to fill the Magic House with hundreds of homeschoolers and show our appreciation to the Administrative Staff of the Magic House for their generosity towards us!
Please note the following:
*Price: $3.00 per person (adults included)
*Children under the age of 1 are free.
*You may NOT use any membership pass or discount coupons as this is already a special price.
*Sign up is not necessary. You may pay at the counter and you may use the following:
                          Cash   *   Check   *   Credit Card   *   Debit Card
*Be sure to use the entrance to the new Educational Center…do NOT use the old entrance (facing the school) and do NOT use the front doors facing Kirkwood Road.
* THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL HOMESCHOOLERS, NOT JUST S.H.A.R.E. MEMBERS...SO INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!   Please feel free to copy this and forward to them. It is important that we have over 400 participants or the price will be raised.
*There is no September, December, nor January event.
*Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.*Mark your calendar for the following dates:October 3, 2011
November 7, 2011
February 6, 2012
March 5, 2012*If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Mullins at Ekcjmullins@gmail.com
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4) Touhill Performing Arts Center Arts @ Play Series

Hello! This season at the Touhill Performing Arts Center, we are pleased to present a new series, Arts @ Play. This series will focus on bringing the arts to a new generation. There are three different performances to choose from, Paper Slip Theatre on September 23, MADCO Exercise Imagination on January 20, and Muny 4U on April 13. All performances are at 10 AM and 12:30 PM. Tickets are $5 per participant. The attached flyer provides more information on these shows. As a special thank you for your continued support, I can offer you the first performance, Paper Slip Theatre, completely free of charge. If you are interested in attending, I would need the number of participants that you are planning to bring and which performance time you will be attending. Again, while the second two performances, MADCO Exercise Imagination and Muny 4U are $5 a ticket, the Paper Slip Theatre on September 23 is free of charge! Thank you and please contact me if you have any questions! Emily HorsfordAssistant Ticket Office ManagerTouhill Performing Arts Center314.516.4940horsforde@umsl.edu interactive Learning for Young Audiences
Many young people think of “culture” as a heaping plate of vegetables – suppose to be good for them, yet not all that enjoyable.
While culture and arts are widely recognized as part of a balanced educational diet, it’s often received by kids as the lonely broccoli that just doesn’t go down so easy. Here’s where the Touhill’s new youth engagement activity comes in. Arts@ Play serves up a healthy plate of culture – disguised as dessert.
Arts@Play is a collaboration of Touhill staff and three of St. Louis’ most respected presenters and artists. Ed Reggi’s Instant Paper Slip Theatre, MADCO and The Muny created original work especially for Arts@Play, each a hybrid of interactivity and performance.
The goal: Give young people the opportunity to experience the performing arts in an entertaining, comfortable, fun setting.
Participants can expect anything but a “kick-the-seat-in-front-of-you-and-count-ceiling-tiles” experience. Those who are so inclined can join artists on stage, give story suggestions, or incorporate their own favorite dance moves into the group’s choreography. Those who prefer to take it all in will enjoy what they see!
Arts@Play delivers so much fun, young audiences don’t realize they are being “fed” a healthy diet of fine arts.
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Ed REggi’s Instant PaPer slIP theatre
FRidAY sePteMBer 23
Using audience suggestions, Ed Reggi and his company of actors, create a theatrical play on the spot in front
of a live audience. Nieither the audience nor the actors know how the story will turn out. Each performance
is filled with unexpected plot twists, creative characters and the magic only found in live theatre.
In addition to watching the “play” unfold, audience members may participate in the production by playing
necessary props, characters and even scenery, as they experience this interactive improv performance. The
talented ensemble of Reggi’s Paper Slip Theatre invites the audience to a performance that is pure spontane-
ous theatre, while reinforcing teamwork, listening skills and school-appropriate messages.
This program is suitable for young audiences of all ages.
MaDCO: EXERCisE iMAgiNATiON
FRidAY JanUarY 20
“Exercise Imagination” is designed for interaction between audience members and MADCO artists.
MADCO will show off excerpts of its athletic, entertaining and architecturally stunning dances and
share behind the scenes tidbits about how artists get their inspiration and what it takes to turn
an idea into a dance. Everyone will get their creative juices flowing and work together to create a
new dance for the company with special roles for the audience. Who knows? You may even see your
creation on the Touhill stage someday! This program is suitable for elementary school students.
MUnY 4U
FRidAY aPrIl 13
Muny 4U is an hour-long theatrical experience, designed by The Muny with the middle-school
audience in mind. Interactive and lively, the show will involve the audience in different aspects of
musical theatre, and demonstrate that they know more about the genre than they might realize. Pull-
ing from different sources, Muny 4U will highlight the integration of musical theatre into popular
culture. The grand finale will involve the whole audience in an impromptu flash-mob-style produc-
tion. This program is suitable for middle-school age students.
all PerFOrManCes:10AM & 12:30PM
aDVanCe reGIstratIOn reQUIreD!
TiCKETs ARE $5 PER PERsON.
FOR EVERY 10 sTUdENTs REgisTEREd, A TEACHER OR CHAPERONE
RECEiVEs A FREE TiCKET.
FOR MORE iNFORMATiON OR TO MAKE A REsERVATiON,
CALL EMiLY HORsFORd AT 314-516-4940 OR VisiT TOUHiLL.ORg/ARTsATPLAY
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5) Three Upcoming Dance Events: Contra dancing, English Country Dance and Swing Dance
#1 October 8:   Join us for Contra Dancing with caller Mac McKeever of St. Louis and great live music by Musical Chairs
Saturday October 8th 7:00 p.m.
Pot-luck supper for early birds beginning at 6:30, b.y.o.b.
See Events for more information
Welcome to the McKittrick Farmers Mercantile, the areas first multi-faceted, multi-purpose venue. A cooperative in every way. Designed to accommodate entrepreneurs new and old to display or actively have a business side by side with other businesses. A business incubator. Spaces are affordable because the floor is shared with other businesses. A healthy foods cafe with seating for approximately 40, as well as a year round local foods marketplace will be the anchor businesses drawing trail users and locals to the town.

The McKittrick Farmers Mercantile is located at 500 Washington Street in the small town of McKittrick, Missouri. Just two miles from scenic Hermann Mo., in the heart of wine country and right on the Katy Trail a 250 mile bike trail which traverses the state. McKittrick Mercantile spaces are available for retail businesses and or services. Beautifully renovated historic building, shared utilities, co-op setting. Seeking artists, entrepreneurs, retailers, food producers, jewelers, real estate agents, all services, we want you! Call 314-603-2889 for more information. Or email mckittrickmercantile@yahoo.com #2 October 23: The McDonald Family will be hosting a Fall Ball English Country Dance on

Sunday, October 23, 2011 at the Columns in St. Charles. The theme is “Books” and you are invited to come dressed as any character in any book. These dances are so much fun—I highly recommend them!
Bill writes about English Country Dance…..Whereas most modern activities demand age-, gender- or skill-dependent prerequistes, English Country Dance provides a meaningful and fun way for "children of all ages" to interact as a community while making their own entertainment. As an art form ECD is easy enough for anybody to do (if you can walk, you are well on your way to proficiency), yet it provides just enough of a challenge so that everybody comes away with a deep sense of community satisfaction at having corporately built something of beauty and old-fashioned wholesome fun. The music and laughter alone are reason enough to explore the possibilities!If you are interested, stay tuned for more info or contact the McDonalds at:
jo-ellen@swbell.net #3. October 29th: Please join us for a fun night of swing dancing! Where: St. Elizabeth of Hungary -- 1420 S. Sappington RdWhen: October 29th 6:30-10:00 p.m. Admission is $5 Ages 10 and up, please. There will be a 30 minute lesson from 6:30-7:00 and then open swing! Please bring a snack to shareTell your friends!Sponsored by the ARCH Co-op

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6) SAT WORKSHOP

Bob Johnson Tutoring will conduct an SAT Workshop in Kirkwood on Saturday, October 22. Also, some spots still remain for the October 1 and 8 ACT Workshop in Ballwin.In each workshop, we will cover strategies and content for all sections of the test. All participants will take home several practice tests with answer keys.Details about both workshops, including times, directions, cost, registration instructions, and comments from students that have taken previous workshops, can be found at www.BobJohnsonTutoring.comBob and his wife, Jill, homeschool their two children and are members of SHARE. Jill is the one who graciously puts all the Expo talks on cd for our library and she is also our HSLDA liason.If you have any questions, feel free to call Bob (3one4-64six-95four8) or e-mail him at Bob at BobJohnsonTutoring.com.

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7) "The Constitution Made Easy -A Study in America's Founding Documents”By Rick Green of Wallbuilders

"The Constitution Made Easy -A Study in America's Founding Documents”By Rick GreenWallbuilders and Rick Green, Inspiring and Equipping Citizens to Protect LibertyMonday, Oct. 3; 6:30 p.m.(This is a five week study concluding on Oct. 31)Pillar in the Valley, 229 Chesterfield Business Pkwy., Chesterfield, MO 63005What is the role of the Judiciary?Can you describe the process of amending the Constitution?What rights are protected in the First Amendment?What is nullification and is it constitutional?It is impossible to hold our legislators accountable for their actions if we ourselves don’t know what the Constitution says or what it means.For this reason, we are thrilled to introduce The Citizen’s Guide to America’s Founding Documents.Concerned Women for America of Missouri, PO Box 274, Chesterfield, MO 63006636-536-6506 cwaofmo at hotmail.comwww.cwfa.org
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8) Beginners Flinknapping Workshop at Cahokia Mounds by Larry Kinsella

October 23, Noon - 4:00 pm
Reserve your spot by calling 618-346-5160. All materials are provided. A $30 fee is payable to Larry on the day of class (10% discount for CMMS members).
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9) AIMS (Adventures in Medicine and Science) classes for the 2011-2012 school year from Kerrie Tate

Hi Everyone! I have been getting MANY calls and emails about AIMS (Adventures in Medicine and Science) classes for the 2011-2012 school year. There were a few delays in finalizing the classes because of construction at Young Hall. We now have the final schedule for the SHARE-sponsored AIMS Auditorium

Presentations and Dissection Labs – SEE BELOW. Sorry to all of you Tuesday Homelink students – we didn’t get much choice about class days because of construction issues! For those of you that haven’t heard about the awesome AIMS Program…..it is an outreach of the Practical Anatomy and Surgical Education Department of Saint Louis University’s School of Medicine and has been offered to area students since 1991. The AIMS teaching staff of science professors and physicians present a variety of human anatomy enrichment classes for jr. high and high school students (mature 5th & 6th graders count as jr. high). The Auditorium Presentations and

Hands-On Dissection Programs are wonderful supplement to ANY jr. high or high school science and/or health curriculum. A student does not have to be considering the medical profession or a science degree to benefit from the classes – they are for anyone that wants to learn more about the human body and how to keep it healthy (and who doesn’t?!). All classes take place in SLU’s Paul A. Young Hall at 3839 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis MO 63108. Auditorium Presentations are $5 and Dissection Labs are $15. Parent Chaperones are free, but must sign up ahead of time. To sign up for one of the AIMS Auditorium Presentations and/or Dissection Labs, go to the Public Page of the SHARE website at www.homeschool-life.com/mo/share/ and click on the “Public Calendar” link on the left sidebar at the bottom. When the calendar appears, click on the date/class you’re interested in. A pop-up window will appear on the left side of your screen. Fill out the required information and your name will be added to the sign-up list. Your seat will be guaranteed when your payment is received.

You must sign up individually for each AIMS class, even if they are on the same day. Mail your check (made payable to SHARE) to Kerrie Tate, 617 Bacon Ave., St. Louis MO 63119. You can write one check for all classes, but be sure to make a notation in the memo section of the check. Please put “AIMS” on the outside of the envelope. You can also drop off your payments to Kerrie at Homelink, support group meetings, field trips, etc. If you are interested in any of the classes, don’t wait to sign up – they fill up quickly (especially the Dissection Labs that have a limit of 50 students). Also – we must give AIMS our exact count at least one week before each program. Since we usually have a waiting list, SHARE can give a refund if you cancel before the class day and we fill your spot. For more details about this event, go to the “AIMS Program 2011-2012” link on the left sidebar of the SHARE website. Scroll over to the “AIMS PROGRAM IMPORTANT INFORMATION” webpage. Feel free to call or email Kerrie at 314-791-0000 or kertatefieldtrip@aol.com with any questions about this event. Hope you can make it to one or more of the classes! Kerrie (Tate) SHARE-Sponsored 2011-2012 AIMS ClassesAuditorium Presentations in RED Hands-On Dissection Labs in BLUE November 1, 2011, TuesdayHow the Body Works: A Study of Human Organs & Systems, 9:30-11:15 am, $5 November 29, 2011, Tuesday The Human Heart and Lungs, 9:30 – 11:15 am, $5 (Eat your own sack lunch in the Dining Hall - 11:30 am -12:15 pm)Pig Heart Dissection – 12:30 – 1:45 pm - $15 December 14, 2011, Wednesday The Human Brain and Central Nervous System - 9:30 – 11:15 am - $5(Eat your own sack lunch in the Dining Hall - 11:30 am -12:15 pm)Sheep Brain Dissection –12:30 – 1:45 pm - $15 January 24, 2012, TuesdayOrgan Transplants, 9:30 – 11:15 am, $5 March 14, 2012, Wednesday The Muscles, Bones, & Joints of the Human Body, 9:30-11:15 am, $5 March 20, 2011 Tuesday Forensic Science/Autopsy, 9:30-11:15 am, $5 (For high school students only) May 1, 2012, Tuesday The Human Ear, Nose & Throat, and Eyes – 9:30 – 11:15 am - $5 (Eat your own sack lunch in the Dining Hall - 11:30 am -12:15 pm) Pig Eye Dissection – 12:30-1:45 pm - $15

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10) Fall Mushroom Hunt at Powder Valley Conservation Area

Wed, 2011-10-12
Come join the hunt for some of Missouri’s fall mushrooms. Our journey will start in the classroom where we will learn some basic mushroom life history, hunting tips and picking techniques. After wards we will put our newly learned skills to the test and search Powder Valley’s forest for some of these beautiful mushrooms. Please bring shoes and clothing that can get wet and dirty. Reservations are required. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Ages 10 to 14. Free. Powder Valley Conservation Nature Area.
Register beginning today at: (314) 301-1500 (314) 301-1500.

Date: Fri, 2011-10-28
How does a bird know when it is time to migrate? What tells a white-tailed Deer when it is time to shed its antlers? How do reptiles and amphibians know when it is time to come out of hibernation? The answers to these questions and more can be found at Powder Valley. Take part and learn about the forces of nature through discussion, hands-on activities and live animals. Reservations are required. 9 to 10:30 a.m. Ages 14 and up. Free. Powder Valley Conservation Nature Area.
Register beginning Oct. 14 at (314) 301-1500 (314) 301-1500.

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11) Jazz St. Louis Family Concert at Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL

Laura, Hi! I want to let you know about a really cool educational family event happening Oct. 9 that I think the homeschool community would be interested in. It is the Jazz St. Louis Family Concert – here are a few notes on it:· Sunday, October 9 at 2 p.m. at the Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL· This is the first time Jazz St. Louis has done a show of this kind, which is designed to introduce kids and families to jazz through an educational and interactive presentation. To make the show accessible to all, tickets are priced at $5.· The show features the Metta Quintet and will illuminate the music’s cultural origins, the concept of improvisation and the function and responsibility of each component of a jazz ensemble.This show is a great way for families to introduce their kids to jazz, an art form widely known as ‘America’s classical music.’ I hope you will consider sharing it with your readers. Please contact me for more information. Thanks! Jana ShorttPublic Relations ManagerTwist6244 Clayton AvenueSt. Louis, MO 63139O: 314.863.3033 x219M: 314.452.0351F: 314.863.3068www.twiststl.com

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12) TeenPact Missouri 2012 from Sarah Greek

Dear friends,

Registration for the 2012 TeenPact Missouri state class is now open!
This year TeenPact will hold dynamic, hands-on government and leadership classes in 38 states. We are excited about the opportunity to help students become active citizens and grow stronger in their walk with God. Our mission is to train youth to understand the political process, value their liberty, defend their Christian faith, and engage the culture. Missouri's TeenPact class will be held March 5-8, 2012 in Jefferson City, Missouri. A Political Communication Workshop (optional) will follow on March 9.
TeenPact is a comprehensive leadership experience that brings teens closer to Jesus Christ, makes them better leaders, and positions them to impact public policy in their state. During the week, students meet important officials, interact with other like-minded students, and have more fun at the Capitol than they could have imagined. Teenagers go home inspired and challenged with an intensive desire to change America for Christ!

Our students also leave TeenPact with a clearer understanding of government than most college graduates. There is no better way for high school students to earn their high school civics credit! Please consider sharing this opportunity with the young people in your life.

Students enjoy worship & devotions and meet important officials, interview lobbyists, view campaign disclosures, improve their public speaking skills, write their own bills, and conduct their own TeenPact legislature. They analyze public policy from a Biblical worldview and learn to “take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5).

Other activities include:
    •    Reading actual bills that are being worked through the legislature
    •    Researching how political candidates spend their campaign money
    •    Analyzing media content with an emphasis on worldview
    •    Participating in student elections
    •    Learning about the structure and content of our nation’s Constitution

What about children under 13?
The TeenPact One Day Class is an abbreviated version of the Four Day, designed specifically for ages 8-12. This class focuses on
    •    The biblical responsibility to pray for our leaders
    •    The principle of “higher authority”
    •    The “bill-to-law” legislative process
    •    Public speaking for young students
Date: March 9, 2012
DISCOUNTS
Double Early Bird Discount: Register by September 30th to take advantage of our combined discount of $30 off per student for the Four-Day class! (this includes the Early Bird Discount detailed below)
Early Bird Discount: If you register at least 60 days before your class, you'll receive $15 off your Four Day tuition.Presidential Discount: Receive $15 off if you qualify for our Presidential Discount! Please check our fees page for more information. If you are eligible, you will need to provide the coupon code during checkout to receive the discount.
Group Discount: If you register a group of 10 or more first-time students you will receive a volume discount of $20 off per student. Discounts may be combined.
If you would like more information on the Missouri class, please direct an email to our State Coordinator Beth Blunk at missouri@teenpact.com

This is TeenPact Leadership School's 10th year in Missouri. I am thrilled at what God is doing in my generation as He raises up youth to "stand in the gap"! (Ezekiel 22:30)
Hope to see you there in March!
Onward,
Sarah Greek
former TeenPact student and Promotions Coordinator
417-712-4688
excelsior.g@gmail.com

P.S. Don't miss www.teenpact.com !
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13) St. Louis Blues for Hockey & Learning Day

Join the St. Louis Blues for Hockey & Learning Day! The Blues want to personally invite you out for Hocking & Learning Day that will be held in conjunction with the Blues vs. Calgary game on Monday, October 10. Doors will open at noon and kids of all ages can enjoy interactive learning zones, which will include memory games, balance tests, geography lessons, simple math, Hockey 101, demonstrations by the St. Louis Science Center, and a photo opportunity with the mascot, LOUIE! The game will begin at 1 pm, but the zones will remain open until the end of the first intermission.Tickets for the event start at $13.50 (regularly $24.50) and can be purchased online at www.stlouisblues.com/learn or by mailing or faxing the attached order form. Groups of 10 or more will receive 2 COMPLIMENTARY tickets! Feel free to pass this along to any group, family, or friend who may be interested. For questions please contact Marissa Chaplin at 314-589-5968 or mchaplin@stlblues.com Hope to see you at Hockey & Learning Day! Marissa ChaplinInside Sales RepresentativeSt. Louis Blues/ Scottrade Center1401 Clark AvenueSt. Louis, MO 63103Phone: 314-589-5968Fax: 314-622-2504 Email: mchaplin@stlblues.com

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14) Rallystar Tennis Academy Classes Accepting Students

Hello,
My name is Steve Hatfalvi and I am the director of RALLYSTAR TENNIS ACADEMY
in St. Louis. We are proud to be celebrating our 30th year teaching the great game of
tennis. The sport of a lifetime. Our head instructor trained at the world class level with
the most successful men's coach in tennis history, Gloria Connors. We teach a simple
yet powerful biomechanically sound approach to the game and start children at the age
of three as opposed to other programs that wait longer in the child's development. This
past year we were able to assemble an advanced class of 3 year olds and decided to
concentrate on the pre-school student as well as older children because of this remarkable
success. We teach both children and adults and have a special program developed for
families at a discounted rate.
The RALLYSTAR program is unprecedented in its dedicated approach to successfully
teaching the game of tennis. The technique is so advanced and the learning curve so
accelerated that we guarantee results in the first session of four lessons or we give a free
lesson to bring the student up to speed. RALLYSTAR TENNIS ACADEMY students
are accustomed to learning the game skillfully enough within the first lesson to be
playing tennis within that first lesson. Our rates are reasonable and private instruction
is also available. The lessons are conducted year round at local courts and held indoors
during the winter months at Vetta Sports Complex just minutes from downtown Webster
Groves. Class size is limited to 4 students so that doubles skills can be mastered.
We also design the class size for the all important 4:1 ratio to alleviate the common
boredom associated with most large parks programs that run a boot camp to maximize
profits. RALLYSTAR conducts men's, ladies', mixed group, and corporate sessions
for all skill levels and has the endorsement of Wilson Racquet Sports to test the latest
equipment available to all students. Please contact us anytime to discuss a custom
program for your school or organization. Excellent references are available. Family rates
for private instruction are 44.00 per hour and group private lessons are 20.00 per hour
for each student. Sessions are scheduled 7 days a week with morning, afternoon, and
evening times available. Each session is a 4 week program and cancellation for a lesson
is required within 24 hours to receive a no-charge, one-time 30 minute makeup which we
offer to each student for their particular session. See you on the courts.
Best Regards,
Steve Hatfalvi
RALLYSTAR TENNIS ACADEMY
PO BOX 11604
St. Louis, MO 63105
www.rallystartennis.com
info@rallystartennis.com
314.685.4095
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15) Fox Performing Arts St. Louis Teen Talent Showcase Competition 2012

2ND ANNUAL ST. LOUIS TEEN TALENT SHOWCASE COMPETITION ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ENTRIES

STUDENTS MAY ENTER DIRECTLY THIS YEAR. THERE WILL BE NO PRELIMINARY COMPETITIONS FOR ADVANCEMENT TO FINALS.

St. Louis/October 4, 2011 – Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation (FPACF) is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Showcase Competition in Spring of 2012. Registration to participate is now open for all senior high school students in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. The event will follow a competition format with students vying for scholarships, prizes and the opportunity to compete in the finals on the Fabulous Fox Theatre stage on Friday, April 27, 2012. This event will truly showcase the most talented teens in our region who excel in the performing arts. The 1st Teen Talent Showcase, which received tremendous response from the community, took place on May 6, 2011 before a sold-out crowd at the Fox Theatre.
In September 2011, more than 180 senior high schools and performing arts organizations received in the mail details about the 2nd Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Showcase Competition including a December 1, 2011 “Call for Entries” deadline. This year’s Showcase Competition has changed its’ registration process. Students no longer register through their schools. This year students and/or student groups are required to register themselves to participate. “This allows more than one student or student act from each school which will open the competition up for more students to participate,” said Mary Strauss, President of FPACF and event producer. All contestants must be enrolled in the 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade in the 2011-2012 school year and must attend a high school/home school in a 50-mile radius from the Arch. The preliminary round will be held on Saturday, March 10 and Sunday March 11, 2012. Acts may include up to six students performing as a group. “We want students to think creatively and enter in any performance art they feel passionate about,” said Strauss. Students may enter in, but are not limited to, any of the following categories: singer, dancer, actor, musician, comedian, circus skill artist.
Finalists in 2011, the 1st Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Showcase Competition, included an aerialist, singing groups, soloists, dancers, a spoken word artist, and baton twirlers. Micah Manaitai, from Crossroads College Prep, who performed “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” on an electric ukulele, was awarded the 1st Place college scholarship prize of $5,000.
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Three preliminary round locations for Saturday, March 10 and Sunday March 11, 2012 have been arranged: St. Louis Community College/Forest Park, UMSL’s J.C. Penney Conference Center and Lindenwood University’s Belleville campus in Illinois. A fourth location will be added if necessary. De Smet Jesuit High School will host the semi-final round on Saturday, March 31.
Senior high school students can respond to the “Call For Entries” and register on-line at www.foxpacf.org or new this year – on Facebook – “like” Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation and find the complete guidelines for the competition.
Each round and location will have a panel of at least three judges who will adjudicate and advance acts to the next round of competition. The finalists will compete on the Fox stage as part of a professionally produced show on Friday, April 27, 2012. Judges for the finals will represent both St. Louis and national arts professionals.
Students placing First, Second and Third will win college scholarships. The top 25 contestants will be eligible for various prizes, yet to be announced. Finalists will also be provided unique performance opportunities within the St. Louis area arranged by the Foundation. In 2011 finalists performed at the Muny Lichtenstein Plaza, Six Flags St. Louis, Webster Groves Art & Air Festival, Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, Dancing in the Street and First Night St. Louis.
“We were thrilled with the response to our first competition from both the schools and the community. Providing this opportunity for the students to perform at the Fox and on other stages around St. Louis again this year was really an easy decision” said Strauss.
Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation fosters and promotes the performing arts in the St. Louis Metropolitan area, encouraging audiences of all ages and from all walks of life to experience the joy and wonder of live performance.

Call for Entries
2nd Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Showcase Competition
DEADLINE: December 1, 2011
Register on-line:
www.foxpacf.org/teen-talent-showcase.aspx
www.facebook.com – Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation

For additional information about this and other Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation events, please visit www.foxpacf.org
For additional information contact:
Kathryn Ballard, Executive Director
Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation
314-367-1573 / Kathryn@foxpacf.org

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16) DaySpring Auditions for Godspell THIS WEEK!
Looking for Young Actors, Singers and Dancers Ages 5-16
For DaySpring - Crestwood's production of Godspell.
This will be a joint production of the Musical Theatre department and Circus Arts department of DaySpring School of the Arts, resulting in a show that will be fun, high energy, full of color and will showcase the physical elements of acting.
Auditions will be held:
Monday, October 10th from 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
AND
Friday, October 14th from 12:00 noon - 1:15 pm
(you only need to attend one audition session) at DaySpring School of the Arts in Crestwood Court Shopping Center (Formerly Crestwood Mall)
Please come prepared to sing 32 measures of a Musical Theatre piece from memory and perform a 30 second to 1 minute monologue from a play. Bring sheet music for piano accompanist or accompaniment CD (no vocals on CD).
Email or call with questions: office@dayspringarts.org or 314-291-8878.
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The Staff at DaySpring
www.dayspringarts.org
314-291-8878

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17) HOMESCHOOL TENNIS AT CREVE COEUR RACQUET CLUB

12691 Conway Road, St. Louis, MO 63141
Once again Creve Coeur Racquet Club is happy to provide a Home school tennis program for your children.

Listed below are the times, days, cost, and levels that we will be offering.
Monday: 10:30-12 High Intermediate/Advanced
Tues: 1:00-2:00 Beginners
Wed: 2:00-3:00 Adv.Begs/intermediate

The cost will remain the same as last year. $12 per class, for the whole session($108), payment is due by the first day of class. We will have a 9 weeks session starting the week of Oct. 17th and going thru Dec. 12th. We do need at least 4 participants to have the class go.
For further questions or to register, contact:

Erica Peterson, Assistant Tennis Director, Creve Coeur Racquet Club, USPTA Tennis Professional
Erica{at}ccrctennis.com or 314.434.0344
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18) Homeschool Days at Fantastic Caverns Near Springfield

Good afternoon,
Just a quick note to remind you that we will once agaqin host Homeschool
Days here at the cave. From October 1 through October 14, we will extend
our Group Rates to smaller homeschool families for the 1-hour all riding
cave tour. Those rates are $16.50 for adults and $6.00 for children grades
K-8.
If you plan to atttend, please call us at 417-833-2010 and tell us when you
plan to visit, your family name and how many are in your family.
We are open daily from 8 AM to 6 PM. Tours depart every 20-30 minutes.
Thanks and I hope we'll see you in October.

For more information go to www.fantasticcaverns.com/
Kirk Hansen
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19) S.H.A.R.E. FALL FORMAL HIGH SCHOOL DANCE

Who Is Invited: Homeschooled highschool students (9th - 12th grades) and their guests (who are also 9th-12th grade). This is a special event for highschool students only. (Sorry, no one under 9th grade.) You do not need to bring a date. Please come and enjoy the company of other homeschoolers.--you do not have to be a SHARE member.

When: Thursday, November 3, 2011

Time: 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm (Note time change from last year.)

Where: Andre's Banquet Center in South County, 4254 Telegraph Rd., 63129

What To Wear: This dance is formal.

Ladies, dresses should not be too low cut (front or back), and not too short if wearing a shorter style. Strapless is fine as long as it stays up and everything is covered.

Guys, are required to wear dress pants, shirts, and tie. Many young men will wear a suit coat but it is not required to get in.

Price: $18 per person if postmarked by October 21st, $25 per person after that. This includes dinner and music by DJ, Mark Chrun.

Come hungry…dinner will be served at 6:45 p.m.

To Register: go to the SHARE website (www.homes
chool-life.com/mo/share) and click on "SHARE Events Open to all". A pop-out menu will show you the Fall Formal bar.

Advance registration is required—a student’s name must be on the guest list to attend the dance. Deadline to register is October 28that midnight.

NO Exception will be made after the October 28th deadline.

Parents, this dance will be well chaperoned and the DJ will select appropriate, popular music. Parents are welcome to come in to see the decorations and take some pictures before they leave. Sorry, only assigned chaperones may attend. If you are interested in chaperoning, please email Pat Zink ASAP. (There is always a waiting list of parents who wish to attend.)

Questions????? Please call Pat Zink: Cell: 3one4-54zero-29five7 Home: 63six-2two0-8zero16 pzink463{at}charter{dot}net

Feel free to forward this info to any homeschoolers who might be interested.
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20) The Doctor Is In: Home Cures for Childhood Illnesses from Family Vision Library

Thursday Oct.13.2011 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
The Family Vision Library, 2020 Parkway Drive, St. Peters, MO 63376
636-447-6900 www.thefamilyvision.org

Join Dr. Angie Chaudoir for this fun and valuable workshop! Dr. Angie is a Board-Certified Naturopath Doctor and a Master Herbalist. Dr. Angie will show you how you can cure many common childhood illnesses with what you have at home!

Cost is $10.00 per person or per family. This is a workshop you won't want to miss. For more information or to sign up, contact Family Holistic Health Solutions at 636-629-8444, or visit www.FamilyHolisticHealthSolutions.com

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21) "The Wizard of Oz" Presented by the Variety Children's Theatre at Touhill

A Special Invitation for Educators presented by Variety Children's Theatre
Full-length school performance
Friday, October 21; 10 a.m. - Noon
Touhill Performing Arts Center
University of Missouri - St. Louis

Special rate: $10/student

Visit http://www.varietystl.org/community-support-st-louis/variety-childrens-theatre purchase tickets and download the Variety Children's Theatre 2011 Study Guide
Reserve seats for your school today!

Questions? Contact: Mollie Francis at 314-720-7707

About Variety Children's Theatre
Tornados aside, Variety Children’s Theatre will put a new twist on THE WIZARD OF OZ this fall, welcoming children of ALL abilities into the cast and to assist the production staff for its third annual Broadway musical production. Once again under the direction of Tony Award nominee Lara Teeter, Variety’s production of THE WIZARD OF OZ will feature Variety children with physical and mental disabilities in the children’s ensemble, along with St. Louis’ most talented children, as well as Adult Actors Equity Association and non-Equity performers.

For more information go to www.varietychildrenstheatre.org
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22) Junior Golf Instruction Opportunity

What: Golf instruction including full swing, chipping, and putting. Full 18 hole round of golf after last session (weather permitting)

Location: Pheasant Run Golf Course, 205 Tri-Sports Drive, O'Fallon, MO 63368

Dates: Tuesdays starting 10/4 through 11/8 (skipping 11/1 due to instructor prior commitment)

Time: 10am-11am
Cost: $50 per student

Please contact us (dkjrmom at gmail.com) if you are interested. I am not the instructor. Our children participate in a summer Jr. instructional program at Pheasant Run and have asked if the golf staff would be willing to start similar instruction sessions during the school year for homeschool children.
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23) EXPO CRAFT FAIR! Hosted by SHARE from Cathy Mullins

October 22, 2011; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Come check out the incredible assortment of craft items. Find the perfect Christmas gift!
Thanks to all our crafters – over 60 of them! All craft booths have been spoken for!

West County Assembly of God, 13431 N. Outer 40 Rd., Chesterfield MO 63017
Lunch and snacks available all day.

Attendance Prizes- Drawings every hour!

You’ll find: up-cycled denim skirts, custom photo albums, handbags, decorated journals, embroidered items, ornaments, hand-made cards, bead creations, wooden signs, blankets, yo-yo’s, dolls, jewelry, stilts, hair accessories, fabric, baked goods, clay items, pillow cases, model horse tack, bird feeders, barefoot sandals, homemade dog biscuits, knitted items, artist drawing boards, wood cutting boards, hair bows, fleece hats and scarves, dog bandanas and more!
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24) Junior Achievement Biztown Homeschool Day

When: March 5, 2012 – Student Visit Day; January 17, 2012 – Parent Training & Curriculum Pick-Up

Where: Junior Achievement, 17339 N. Outer Forty Road, Chesterfield, MO 63005 (Northwest corner of Boone’s Crossing and 64/40)

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Registration begins online on 10/1/2011. Enroll by completing the JA BizTown homeschool enrollment form at www.jastl.org or mail the online form to the address above.
Cost:

First Time Families (binder is required) AND Returning Families that would like a new binder
1 student - $30.00
2 students - $50.00
3 students - $70.00
4 students - $90.00

Returning Families (If binder is not needed - parent brings binder)
1 student - $25.00
2 students - $45.00
3 students - $65.00
4 students - $85.00

Ages: Ages 10-13 (Priority enrollment will be given to students that have never been to JA BizTown, if a waiting list becomes necessary.)

What happens after I enroll my student for the homeschool visit day?
1. Parents attend a training session and pick up curriculum; Approximately 15 lessons are taught at home.
2. Parent Curriculum Training: January 17, 2012 – 6pm - (at JA offices)
3. Students will apply for jobs and eventually get together in small business groups. We will organize multiple business groups by location throughout the St. Louis metro area.
~Students work in assigned business groups for 7-8 lessons.
~Details on meeting place & time for business groups will vary.
4. Homeschool students come to JA BizTown for a student visit day and are prepared to assume job responsibilities, manage bank accounts, and experience life as a consumer and employer.

Questions or to request a presentation on JA BizTown at a Homeschool event: Call Jenny Eickhorst, 636-728-0707, ext. 237 or jeickhorst[at]jastl.org

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25) Junior Achievement Finance Park Homeschool Visit Day

Junior Achievement is pleased to announce the 2012 JA Finance Park Homeschool Visit Day. With JA Finance Park, homeschool students can experience a four week curriculum in personal finance, which culminates with a visit to our facility to put the lessons into practice.

When: Monday, March 5, 2012 (The curriculum takes about 4 weeks to complete). The same day as the homeschool visit for JA Biztown

Time: Arrival: 9:15 until 9:30; JA Finance Park: 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Ages: Ages 13 to 18

Where: Junior Achievement, Dennis & Judy Jones Free Enterprise Center, 17339 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield, MO 63005

Enroll: Online at www.jastl.org ; Look for the “Homeschool” menu under JA Finance Park, Enrollment is limited to 100 students

Student Fee: $25 per student (includes curriculum materials and visit) OR $15 per student (visit only, but must have previously participated in JA Finance Park.)

Curriculum Pick-up: Starts January 9, 2012; daily from 8:30 until 4:00. Please allow 3 business days after registration for materials to be prepared. February 3, 2012 is the last day to pick-up materials. Ask for Nancy Armstrong.

Curriculum Training: There is no formal curriculum training session for JA Finance Park. Additional information about the most efficient way to use the curriculum will be provided to new and experienced users.
Additional Information: Gary Kryvko, 636-728-0707, gkryvko[at]jastl.org

Please Note: The curriculum and all materials relating to JA Finance Park remain the property of Junior Achievement. The teacher curriculum guide must be returned on the visit day. The student workbooks are retained by the students. The student fee is not a purchase of the materials, but rather a license to use them once.
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26) Creation Conference with Answers in Genesis - Guest Speaker, Dr Tommy Mitchell

Our camp is hosting a Creation Conference with Answers in Genesis speaker, Dr Tommy Mitchell. As homeschoolers ourselves, we realize the wealth of teaching this provides our families. I was wondering if there was some way we could advertise this to your homeschool families. This is the announcement we sent to CHESS;

Whispering Winds Bible Camp is hosting Dr Tommy Mitchell at their annual Creation Conference. Dr Mitchell is a top speaker from Answers in Genesis.

The Conference will be held October 21-22. Lodging will be provided for those who need it. This package will be $80(lodging is limited to first 100 registrants). For those who live in the area and do not need lodging the cost will be $50. This includes snack on Friday night along with breakfast and lunch on Saturday. There is an 'early bird' discount of $10 if registered by Friday, October 7.

Dr Mitchell will speak a total of four times. Don't miss out on this opportunity to sit under great teaching.
Registration starts at 5:30 Friday night and the conference wraps up at 3:30 Saturday.
Visit www.bibleimpact.org or call 1.800.748.7410 for more information.

If you have any questions about the above information for publication, please email back to me, or call me at 573-261-9750. I hate for homeschool families to miss out on this opportunity!
~Michelle Cook
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27) Beginner Ballet Class for Older Teens
Wildwood Dance Studio is willing to start a weekday daytime beginner ballet class for older girls This could be wonderful for those older teens wanting to try something new. The charge would be $75 a month for a 90 minute weekly class. If you could pass this info on that would be wonderful, Thanks!! My name is Vicki Moranz and my email is vickimoranz@yahoo.com

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28) The Clarkson School of Irish Dance Offering Beginner Homeschool Class
The Clarkson School of Irish Dance in Manchester, MO is now offering a Beginner Homeschool Class on Tuesdays beginning Tuesday, September 20 from 1:30-2:30pm. Cost is $35 a month for 4 lessons. September fees will be $17.50 for 2 classes. The website for the school is www.clarksonschool.com
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29) Saint Louis Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker" at Touhill

Saint Louis Ballet returns to the the beautiful 1600 seat Touhill Performing Arts Center for 2 special performances of "The Nutcracker" for schools. Saint Louis Ballet has been doing these performances for over 10 years starting at Edison Theater and moved to the larger Touhill Performing Arts Center 3 years ago.
Tickets are $6 for students and $12 for adults attending with students.

Below is the main information and website links if you'd like to share it with your homeschool community.
The link to our website is: www.stlouisballet.org and the direct link to reserve tickets online is: http://www.stlouisballet.org/nutcracker_homeschools.html
Thanks again for considering to share this information and please email me if you have any questions.

The Nutcracker For Schools
December 15, 2011
9:45am or 11:45am
Anheuser-Busch Hall,
Touhill Performing Arts Center
Tickets for Students: $6 each
Tickets for Adults attending with Students: $12 each
Choreography by Gen Horiuchi
Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Thousands of students fill the Touhill from over 25 public and private schools for a special educational performance of "The Nutcracker". Saint Louis Ballet provides this cultural and artistically visual opportunity to schools and their students at a ticket price cheaper than a movie ticket. A study guide is provided as well as 2 performance times to select from.

10/06/11

Information on the following events and programs can be found below:

1) Masterworks Chorale Audiutions
2) Kids' Night on Broadway Presents "The Addams Family"
3) Oil Painting with Trina Stephens
4) Riverchase Recreate in Fenton Offering Homeschool Programs
5) Upcoming Dance Dates for Jovial Dancers
6) City Museum Homeschool Program
7) New American Heritage Girls Troop MO1412 Sets Meeting Dates
8) American Indian Education Days at Cahokia Mounds
9) Cahokia Mounds Photography Contest
10) Fall Equinox Sunrise Observance at Cahokia Mounds
11) Free Teen Writing Workshop
12) Fall I - Kid's Pottery Classes at Kruegers
13)   HSLDA Essay Contest for 2011
14) TeenPact Leadership Schools in Jefferson City
15) Fall Home School Days at the Creation Museum
16) Opera Theatre of Saint Louis presents Joshua's Boots
17) Missouri Baptist String Ensemble Open to Homeschoolers
18) Upcoming English Country Dancing Events
19) Missouri History Museum Launches Website for their Homeschool Days
20) Japanese Festival at Missouri Botanical Gardens
21) 18th annual Saint Louis Art Fair
22) 2011 Great Forest Park Balloon Race
23) Pioneer Days at Historic Daniel boone Home and Village
24) Deutch Country Days
25)   Best of Missouri Market Days at Missouri Botanical Garden
26) Annual Scottish Games & Cultural Festival
27) 2011 Eureka Backdraft Rodeo
28) Kirkwood’s Greentree Festival
29) World Food Day Commemoration at the Danforth Center
30) Youth Day Celebration at Our Lady of the Snows
31) Wilderness Wagon Rides at Shaw Nature Reserve Resume in October
32) Mosaics Visual Arts Festival in St. Charles
33)   26th Annual Greater St. Louis Christian College Fair at Westminster
34) Homeschooling Family Offering Creation Weekend Ministry and Christmas Program

1) Masterworks Chorale Audiutions

Dear Homeschool coordinators:

A few weeks ago I sent a press release regarding auditions for our upcoming season. Thank you for your assistance in getting the word out! Auditions actually will continue through the first few weeks of September rehearsals. Attached please find a flyer which you can print or forward and share with all who may be interested. The Masterworks Children's Choruses provide professional vocal training and music performance experiences unmatched in the Metro-east area. We truly appreciate you sharing this information with your students and families.

Thank you so much,

Laurie Lindauer
Marketing Associate
The Masterworks Chorale, Inc.
www.singmasterworks.org
618-910-3804

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2) Kids' Night on Broadway Presents "The Addams Family"

For specially priced student rates for this event on 9/29/11,
contact:

Kathryn Ballard, Executive Director
Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation
Our Address/Phone have changed
4500 West Pine Blvd., #301
St. Louis, MO 63108
PH: 367-1573 FAX: 367-1379
kathryn@foxpacf.org
www.foxpacf.org
http://www.facebook.com/FoxPACF
http://twitter.com/FoxPACF

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3) Oil Painting with Trina Stephens

Oil painting classes for children age 10 and up resume on October 7, 2011. The class lasts the month of October on Fridays, noon-1:45 PM. Class size is limited to allow for one-on-one time with individual students during the class. There are only 3 spots left in this beginning class. These classes are taught at First Baptist Church Arnold in a nurturing, safe environment. The children will learn brush techniques, color mixing, color values and much more all while having fun and completing a small Fall themed painting "Pumpkins for Sale". You can see the painting and information including supplies needed at www.fbcarnold.org/artsandcrafts. If you have questions, or want to take one of the 3 remaining spots; email the instructor at trina.stephens@fbca.us.

Trina Stephens
Coordinator Arts and Crafts
First Baptist Church Arnold

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4) Riverchase Recreate in Fenton Offering Homeschool Programs

Riverchase Recreation Facility in Fenton, MO is offering the following:

A physical education class that provides home school students the opportunity to participate in group activities including:
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Fitness
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Sports
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Health & wellness
This program has two 8-week sessions in
fall/winter 2011
Starting September 14.
Prices for fall/winter Sessions:
$33 RM / $36 R,NRM / $40 NR
Wednesday afternoons
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
636.343.0067

http://www.fentonmo.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=102

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5) Upcoming Dance Dates for Jovial Dancers

After a lot of date shuffling we are finally able to announce our September and October dances.

Friday, September 23, 6 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran in Rolla Mo.

Saturday, October 22, 6 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran. This will be our autumn ball! We will have an out of town caller coming, which will help make the evening extra fun. Admission will be $7 per person, or $35 for families. Dress in period costumes or formal apparel. We will provide punch, please bring fancy refreshments.

jovialbeggars@gmail.com

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6) City Museum Homeschool Program
Brand new in September 2011- City Museum offers “Homeschool Hangouts”

On Wednesdays and Thursdays in September, City Museum welcomes homeschoolers with a special rate and activity just for you! Reserved groups will receive admission for $8.00 plus tax per person with NO MINIMUM NUMBER required! What’s more, if you can provide us with a copy of your group’s tax exemption letter when making the reservation, we’ll reduce the rate to just $5.00 per person.
Also, if you meet us by the big rock at the front desk at 10:30AM, we'll offer a special 30-45 minute tour of the museum. Learnsome of the history of the building, hear stories about museum's creation, and have a Q&A with one of our 'Museum Ambassadors'. Bring a sack lunch, and after the tour you can eat and network with the other homeschool groups visiting that day. There's a free circus show at noon, or you can spend the rest of your day exploring and enjoying the museum! Reservations are required, so call 314-231-2489, ext 601, or email groups@citymuseum.org to arrange your visit.
Thank you,

Tracey LaRiccia
City Museum
701 N. 15th Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 231-2489 ext. 601
fax (314) 231-1009
www.citymuseum.org
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7) New American Heritage Girls Troop MO1412 Sets Meeting Dates
Our Troop's first meeting will be on Tuesday September 20, 2011 at Twin Oaks Christian School. The Troop will meet the first and third Tuesday of each month from 3:30 to 5:00 pm (3:00 to 3:30pm will be snack time and socializing). All girls from our St. Louis community are very welcome to participate. Amy Kendrick is our Troop Coordinator.

Questions about joining up?
Twin Oaks Christian School Office:
636-861-1901
TOCSoffice@twinoaksschool.org

Need more info?
Website:
Twin Oaks Christian School link (under student life)
http://www.twinoakschristianschool.org/student_life.cfm?subpage=1342057

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8) American Indian Education Days at Cahokia Mounds

September 10 -11, 10am - 5pm
                         Held in the
Cahokia Mounds Interpretive Center

   This event is an opportunity to learn about Indian customs, beliefs, dress, programs, crafts and art.   Included in the event will be; a storyteller, author, hoop dancer, and flute music. The author, Karen Coody Cooper, will be doing book signing. Frybread will be available for purchase.

Missouri Atlatl Association
Saturday, September 10, from 10am - 4pm
Cahokia Mounds will host the Missouri Atlatl Association annual competition and demonstration of this ancient spearthrowing device.

Nature Culture Hike
Saturday, September 24th, 9:30am - 1pm
Join our guided, 3 mile hike, through archaeological and natural areas. Bring your own snacks, bug spray, and wear comfortable shoes. Meet in the Cahokia Mounds Interpretive Center lobby.

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9) Cahokia Mounds Photography Contest
Calling All Shutter Bugs!

We invite amateur and professional photographers to submit photographs related to North American Indians. We are challanging you to send us images that evoke the spirit of North American Indians, their people, character, events, objects, symbols, environment, and past or present culture. This includes archaeology too! Visit us on the web at www.cahokiamounds.org for a list of rules and entry form.
Presented by CMMS, Cahokia Mounds Historic Site, in cooperation with the Collinsville Area Camera Club.
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10) Fall Equinox Sunrise Observance at Cahokia Mounds

Sunday, September 25, 6:30am
Meet at Woodhenge to learn about the significance of this inspiring site.
Ever Wondered About Your Own Artifact?
What is it made of, where did it come from, how old is it?
Bring in your artifacts for archaeologists to identify.
Artifact I.D. Day
September 25th
12- 4pm
Held in the Cahokia Mounds Interpretive Center.

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11) Free Teen Writing Workshop
Hi there,

My name is Teri Eddy and I co-organize the new St. Charles Secular Homeschoolers support group (http://www.scshs.com). I recently met with a local author that is holding a FREE teen writing workshop sponsored by Barnes and Noble during Teen Read Week at the McClay Library in St. Charles and subsequent events in St. Louis county as well.

In the interest of cooperatively sharing resources and events with all homeschooling families in the area, I was hoping that you could pass along the info to your membership.

Her name is Angela Sage Larsen. She is very interested in becoming a writing/literature resource for homeschool groups in the area and has offered to explore the idea of doing classes/book clubs/writing workshops for writers of all ages. She writes children's and young adult fiction. Her YA books, Fifties Chix, emphasize strong female role models. I was treated to a spoiler for her Travel To Tomorrow book and I can say that if I had a young teen/tween girl, I would love for her to pick this up and read it. Her books are rich with the potential to incorporate academic lessons to our children on nature, science, history, art, and character education.
She has also written the Petalwink series for younger readers about the adventures of a fairy named Petalwink. Very cute! They were also illustrated by Angela herself. The artwork is amazing!
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_athr_dp_sr_1?_encoding=UTF8&search-alias=digital-text&field-author=Angela+Sage+Larsen
I've set up an event on Facebook, for those that have accounts, to ask the author more specific questions and to RSVP:
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=214653551921938
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Fifties Chix: Travel to Tomorrow in association with Teen Read Week, sponsored by the American Library Association.
“Being true to your own inner voice & creating strong characters” Teen writing workshop for ages 13-19 In a world full of vampires, wizards & zombies, improve your writing by creating rich characters that carry your story. Whether or not your characters are mythic figures, they need to be fully developed and real in order to support your plot and be relatable to your reader. In this entertaining and informative workshop, get the seven golden keys that unlock your talent in creating dynamic, believable characters and get must-have writing tips from published YA author, Angela Sage Larsen.
There will be another event the following day, Monday somewhere in STL West County time and place TBD. These events will be sponsored by Barnes & Noble (book signing after the workshop) and 1 if not both held at libraries (read: free event!!).
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Thanks for your time. If you need more info about our new group, feel free to contact me. If you have questions about this event, the facebook event page will give you access to the author, Angela Larsen, directly. If you do not have access to facebook and wish to contact Angela, I can put you in touch with her.

Fondly,
Teri Eddy
http://www.scshs.com
http://www.facebook.com/groups/SCSHS

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12) Fall I - Kid's Pottery Classes at Kruegers
Krueger Pottery Supplies' Clay Classes are a great way for kids to have fun and get creative! We offer classes for kids of all ages and skill levels including wheel throwing classes and classes for youngsters. No experience is needed and classes include everything you need. Please wear old clothes and bring a towel. Camps include studio sessions and one glazing session. Sign up by phone or stop by the gallery to register.
Wheel Throwing (6 weeks, ages 8-14) $90
Wheel Throwing Saturdays 11:30am-1pm 9/17 - 10/22
Parent & Child Class (4 weeks, ages 5-9) $110
Parent & Child Sundays 1pm-2:30pm 9/11 - 10/2
Everything Clay (6 weeks. ages 7-11) $90
Everything Clay Wednesdays 4-5:30pm 9/14 - 10/19
One Hour, One Project (ages 5-11) $25
Bat Mobile Saturday 10-11am Oct. 1
Our classes are a great way for kids to have fun & get creative. No experience is needed. Repeat students will increase their skills. Please wear old clothes and bring a towel. Classes include everything you need.
About our Pottery Classes
Designed for both beginning and advanced students, our small classes ensure students get individual attention from trained instructors. Please wear old clothes and bring a towel to class. Adult classes include: 50 lbs. stoneware & unlimited glazing, firing and studio access. All tools will be supplied and each student will get a shelf to store their works in progress, tools and clay during class. We use Cone 6 clays and fire electric kilns. Our clays/glazes are lead free, food, microwave and dishwasher safe. Your space in class is not reserved until paid in full. Tuition will be refunded, less a $20 cancelation fee, if you withdraw 7 days before the first class. Once classes start, NO tuition will be refunded. Classes with less than 3 people enrolled will be cancelled.

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13) HSLDA Essay Contest for 2011
Below is a link to the annual HSLDA essay contest. The age groups and topics are as follows:
Ages 7-10 - Romans 12:15
Ages 11-14 - Romans 12:12
Ages 15-19 - Romans 12:18
http://www.hslda.org/Contests/Essay/2011/2011rules.asp

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14) TeenPact Leadership Schools in Jefferson City

Changing Lives to Change the World
Registration for the 2012 TeenPact State Classes opens on September 1st! This year we will hold dynamic, hands-on government and leadership classes in 38 states. We are excited about the opportunity to help students become active citizens and grow stronger in their walk with God. Our mission is to train youth through these classes to understand the political process, value their liberty, defend their Christian faith and engage the culture at a time in their lives when, typically, they do not care about such things.
It's a hands-on government class at your state capitol.
(1 day class for ages 8-12; 4 day class for ages 13-19)
Missouri's class will be March 5-9, 2012 in Jefferson City, Missouri.

DISCOUNTS
Double Early Bird Discount: Register by September 30th to take advantage of our combined discount for a total of $30 per student for the Four-Day class! (This includes the Early Bird Discount detailed below)

Early Bird Discount: If you register at least 60 days before your class, you'll receive $15 off your Four Day tuition.
Presidential Discount: Receive $15 off if you qualify for our Presidential Discount! Please check our fees page for more information. If you are eligible, you will need to provide the coupon code during checkout to receive the discount.
Group Discount: If you register a group of 10 or more first-time students you will receive a volume discount of $20 per student. Please contact the TeenPact office for more information. Discounts may be combined.

If you would like more information on the Missouri class, please send me an email at Missouri@teenpact.com.
In His Service,
Beth Blunk, Missouri State Coordinator
TeenPact Leadership Schools
Missouri@teenpact.com
http://www.teenpact.com

The group discounts are for first time students only!
>To receive a group discount, every student who is eligible needs to be properly registered -individually – with at least the minimum deposit paid. (1 Day class students will need to pay the full amount)

After everyone is registered, the group organizer needs to send Paul Martin (paul.martin@teenpact.com) a list of all the students names (first and last) and the email address used to register them for the event. After that the group discount will be applied to their accounts.

1 Day students and 4 Day students may NOT be combined to form a group.

(It could be you with a group of your own, or you could contact me and I'll be the group organizer for St. Louis.)
Also, there is a long list of ideas/suggestions as to how students can raise their own tuition. If you are in need of this information please contact me. And lastly as you consider going, remember there is homework to complete before class.
www.teenpact.com/missouri
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15) Fall Home School Days at the Creation Museum

Summer is almost over, and I'm sure your Homeschool classes will soon be back in full swing. One of the best ways to reinforce what you are teaching in the home (in Science, History, Bible, and more) is to take a trip to the Creation Museum (located in the Greater Cincinnati area).

The Creation Museum presents a unique and unparalleled experience, a walk through time portraying significant, life-altering events from the past, illuminating the effects of biblical history on our present and future world. Be prepared to experience history in a completely unprecedented way. Our state-of-the-art exhibits, Stargazer's planetarium, life-sized dinosaur animatronics and beautiful outdoor gardens with paved walking trails and petting zoo make this an exciting addition to every homeschool curriculum.
For the months of September and October (Sept. 1 - Oct. 27), the Creation Museum will be running special pricing just for Homeschool families.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday's are Homeschool Days. Admission to the Museum is only $12 for adults (13 and up) and $8 for children (5-12). The Stargazer's Planetarium is also specially priced at only $5.

To take advantage of this special Homeschool offer, please present the PDF you can access here: http://tinyurl.com/3g7jbsp at the Creation Museum on the day of your visit. This pricing is ONLY available with the PDF coupon.

As a special bonus, when your admission tickets are printed, they will be coded with the word "BLUE." Simply present your tickets in Noah's Cafe or the Dragon Hall Bookstore to receive a 5% discount on all purchases. The ticket must be presented at the time of purchase.
Please pass this along to any, and all, homeschooling families you know. This is not a group rate. It is available to ALL Homeschool families

If you have any questions at all regarding the Fall Homeschool Days, contact Eddie Lutz at 859-240-6642 or email elutz[at]creationmuseum[dot]org
P.S. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO FORWARD THIS INFORMATION TO ANY AND ALL OF YOUR HOMESCHOOL CONNECTIONS!!
FLAG FOOTBALL OR CHEERLEADING
Pre-K through 8th grade boys & girls are invited to register for Flag Football or Cheerleading.

The games will be played at Country Club Community in Imperial, Missouri. The cost is $10 per player for flag football or cheerleading.

Onsite registration will be held at Country Club Community Church, 3952 Birch St., Imperial on Aug. 30 from 5:30 - 6:30, Sept. 1 from 5:30 - 6:30 & Sept. 6 from 5:30 - 6:00.
You may also register online and find more information about the league at www.fbcarnold.org/football
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16) Opera Theatre of Saint Louis presents Joshua's Boots
An Opera for Young People by Adolphus Hailstork and Susan Kander
Touhill Performing Arts Center, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Joshua's Boots, set in 1878, is the dramatic story of an African American teenage boy who escapes from a lynch mob to find a new life in Kansas as one of the many black cowboys who flourished in the western frontier.
2011 School Performances:
November 16 and 17, 9AM and 11AM
November 18, 10AM
Tickets are $6 for students and teachers. For reservations call (314) 963-4251 or email 251@opera-stl.org.
2011 Public Performance:
November 18, 7PM
To purchase tickets for the public performance or to view a map to the Touhill Performing Art Center, please click here.
Recommended for grades 4-12
Free docent visits available upon request (call (314) 963-4251 or email 251@opera-stl.org). The Joshua's Boots study guide can be found here.
Presented in partnership with the Touhill Performing Arts Center
Made possible with a leadership gift from Dana Brown Charitable Trust, U.S. Bank Trustee and with generous support from Monsanto Fund.
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17) Missouri Baptist String Ensemble Open to Homeschoolers
Greetings!
My name is Michael Dunsmoor, and I am the new String Ensemble director at Missouri Baptist University. I am writing to announce that the MBU String Ensemble is seeking talented home schooled string (Violin, Viola, Cello, or Bass) musicians who might be interested in rehearsing and performing with the group this year. While we're primarily hoping to reach out to the home school community, other members of the community (non-home schooled students and adults) are also encouraged to join us. The MBU String Ensemble meets Monday evenings from 6:30pm-8:30pm. I would be grateful if this information would be passed along to anyone interested. Those that are should contact me at the email address or cell phone number below. Thank you kindly!
Michael B. Dunsmoor
String Ensemble Director
Missouri Baptist University
dunsmoorm@mobap.edu
Cell: 417.234.7777

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18) Upcoming English Country Dancing Events
We've all been invited to another English Country Dance being organized by some of our regular dancing families:

The St. Louis Catholic Homeschool Association (SLCHA) Dance Committee invites you to the
Third Annual SLCHA Fall English Country Dance
With LIVE BAND Hibernia Station and Caller Kimberly

Where: St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church’s gym
615 Dunn Road, Hazelwood, MO, 63042

When: Saturday, October 1, 2011 6:30-9:30 pm
Admission: $4 per person/$20 per family, children 5 and under free.
Dress: Semi-formal. All clothing must be MODEST. Questions, visit http://www.purefashion.com/modesty for women except that skirts must reach below the knee.
What to Bring: Please bring a snack to share. Please, nothing sticky or very messy! Questions? Contact slchadancecommittee@yahoo.com ECD is fun and easy! Bring the whole family! Grandparents too!

In order to promote safety and fun for all, all under age 18 are required to have a “designated parent” for the evening. This parent is responsible for you and must be present during the dance. There will two FREE RAFFLES for all purchasing admission prior to 6:45 pm. Prizes are as follows:
- Free Admission: The winner will receive $4.00
(the value of one admission.)
Winner must be aged 6 or older
(since children 5 and under are admitted free.)
- Special Surprise Raffle:
Anyone who can dance can enter this one. It’s a surprise!

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19) Missouri History Museum Launches Website for their Homeschool Days
Dear Homeschool Families,
This year we’re excited to announce the creation of a special website dedicated especially to Homeschool Days at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park.
mohistory.org/homeschool

You can use this URL to download this year’s flier, sign up for our e-newsletter, and even RSVP for the days you’d like to attend.

As always, the e-newsletter is the best way to stay up-to-date about our Homeschool Days, so if you don’t receive our emails directly, click here to make sure you stay in the loop.
We look forward to seeing you at our Homeschool Days this year!
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20) Japanese Festival at Missouri Botanical Gardens
Celebrating the history, culture, and people of Japan, the Japanese Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden is one of the largest and oldest festivals of its kind in the United States.

Japanese Festival Hours
Saturday–Sunday, September 3, 4
10:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Grounds open at 9 a.m.
and remain open until 10 p.m.
for candlelight walks.

Monday (Labor Day), September 5
10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information go to http://www.mobot.org/events/japanesefestival/

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21) 18th annual Saint Louis Art Fair
Saint Louis Art Fair 2011 Clayton, MO

Date of Event September 09, 2011 - September 11, 2011
Event Location: Downtown Clayton, MO 63105

Description of Event:
Welcome to the 18th annual Saint Louis Art Fair, a nationally juried fine art and fine craft show. The Saint Louis Art Fair is held in the streets of Clayton, Missouri, one of the nation's most affluent and prestigious business and residential communities. The Art Fair is consistently ranked one of the nation's top fine art fairs. Each year the Saint Louis Art Fair attracts over 150,000 art enthusiasts who purchase an estimated $2 million worth of art at the festival.

For more information go to: http://www.culturalfestivals.com/

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22) 2011 Great Forest Park Balloon Race
The 2011 Great Forest Park Balloon Race is scheduled for Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Central Field in Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri. The Balloon Glow will take place on Friday, September 16, 2011 also on Central Field. A detailed event schedule will be available later this summer. All events are free to the public --no admittance or parking charges.
For more information go to: tp://www.greatforestparkballoonrace.com/

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23) Pioneer Days at Historic Daniel boone Home and Village

September 17-18: Pioneer Days
Pioneer Days is a frontier encampment where sounds of music, artisans at work, children’s laughter, and gunfire fill the air. Join us for a full day of great activities, demonstrations, and more. For more information go to http://www.lindenwood.edu/boone/special_events.asp
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24) Deutch Country Days

From 9 am to 5 pm on October 15 & 16, 2011
The hills outside of Marthasville literally come alive with the sights and sounds of the 1800's. The early German immigrant's functional lifestyle is authentically recreated as juried artisans, in period attire, demonstrate natural dyeing, German fractur, sad ironing, koppolei, wood turning, hide tanning, candle dipping, and rug the hills outside of Marthasville literally come alive with the sights and sounds of the 1800's. The early German immigrant's functional lifestyle is authentically recreated as juried artisans, in period attire, demonstrate natural dyeing, German fractur, sad ironing, koppolei, wood turning, hide tanning, candle dipping, and rug braiding — just a handful of the eighty primitive skills exhibiting the early German life and trades.

Period music, whistling steam, wood smoke and the sweet fragrance of cooking sorghum fill the crisp, autumn breeze. While watching elite craftspeople, you can savor German home cooking and try your hand at stuffing sausage! A dated antique sorghum press driven by Missouri mules and a steam-powered sawmill complete the historic walk into Missouri's German yesteryear.
For more information go to http://www.deutschcountrydays.org/dcd.html
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25) Best of Missouri Market Days at Missouri Botanical Garden

Best of Missouri Market® “First Look Friday.” Enjoy an early chance to shop and dine at the Best of Missouri Market in celebration of its 20th anniversary. Over 120 Missouri food producers and crafters offer fresh produce, baked goods, fresh and dried flowers, herbs, handcrafted items, baskets, wooden toys, custom jewelry and more. Enjoy music and attendance prize drawings, too! 6 to 9 p.m. Outdoors under tents, rain or shine. $12 adults (ages 13 to 64), $10 seniors (65+), $5 children (3 to 12), $5 members. Buy tickets in advance online at www.mobot.org.
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26) Annual Scottish Games & Cultural Festival

Friday, Sept. 30 - Gates open 5-10pm
Saturday, Oct. 1 - Gates open 8:30am-6pm
Friday, Sept. 30 - Gates open 5-10pm
Saturday, Oct. 1 - Gates open 8:30am-6pm
Friday Evening - Sept. 30, 2011

Gates open at 5pm
Calling of the Clans (registration) begins at 5pm
Ceremonies start at dusk (~6:40pm)
~6:45pm: Welcome
~6:50pm: Songs and Music of Scotland
~7:15pm: Torchlight Ceremony & Calling of the Scottish Clans
~7:45-10:45pm: Concert in the Alex Sutherland Music Tent
~8-9pm: Jil Chambless & Scooter Muse
~9-10pm: Ed Miller, Jil Chambless & Scooter Muse
Saturday - Oct. 1, 2011

8:30am: Gates Open
9:15am: Raising of the Flags & Official Opening Ceremony. Jill Chambless sings the National Anthem.
Followed by all day ceremonies, music, athletics, dancing, pipebands, sheepdog demonstrations, history, storytelling and more, including:

10-10:45am: Mitzi MacDonald & Keltic Reign - Alex Sutherland Music Tent
11-11:45am: Duddy Breeks - Alex Sutherland Music Tent
11:50am-12:30pm: Jil Chambless & Scooter Muse - Alex Sutherland Music Tent
12:30pm: Parade of Tartans. Ed Miller, featured singer.
1:30-2:15pm: Peat Fire Flame - Alex Sutherland Music Tent
2:30-3:15pm: Ed Miller - Alex Sutherland Music Tent
3pm: Tug-of-War - Athletic Field
3:30-4:15pm: Jil Chambless & Scooter Muse - Alex Sutherland Music Tent
4:30pm: Awards and Closing Ceremony. Ed Miller, featured singer.
5-6pm: Ed Miller, Jil Chambless & Scooter Muse - Alex Sutherland Music Tent
6:00pm: Scottish Games of 2011 Over
Throughout Saturday

Highland dancing
Piping, drumming and massed pipebands
Heavy athletic competitions
Sheep herding demonstrations
Livestock, Scottish dogs, falcons and other birds of prey demonstrations
British car exhibition
History and storytelling
Children's activities and the Loch Ness (Nessie) Monster
Scottish and American food, beverages and merchandise
Food and beverages available from a range of vendors.
SORRY, NO PETS ALLOWED ON SITE.

For more information, including ticket prices, go to: http://www.stlouis-scottishgames.com/
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27) 2011 Eureka Backdraft Rodeo

The Eureka Fire Protection District Firefighter's Association is proud to present the Hottest Rodeo of the Year. It's the 19th Annual Backdraft Rodeo. The first Backdraft Rodeo was held October 13, 1993 and has been a community event ever since. The two shows last about 3 hours each and is filled with family fun and excitement. From the kids actually chasing a calf for a cash prize, to the barrel racing to the ultimate cowboy challenge of bull riding. All competitors are actual cowboys and cowgirls making the rodeo circuit and competing for cash prizes and recognition. The Backdraft Rodeo is a Missouri Rodeo Cowboy Association (MRCA) and American Rodeo Cowboy Association (ARCA) sanctioned rodeo.
This year's rodeo will once again be held at Lions Park in Eureka, MO, just 10 minutes west of I-44 and I-270. The rodeo is held at 7:30 PM on Friday, October 7th and Saturday October 8th, 2011. Come enjoy the Hottest Rodeo of the Year to benefit the Eureka Firefighter's Association, the charitable foundation of the Eureka Fire Protection District firefighters and paramedics.

For more information go to http://www.efpd.org/?mdp=rodeo

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28) Kirkwood’s Greentree Festival

Kirkwood’s Greentree: Greentree Festival 2011: Travel Around the World! Community parade and festival with crafts, historic crafts and reenactments.
FREE TO THE PUBLIC. Held in Kirkwood Park, at the corner of Geyer Road and Adams Avenue.
Hours for the Festival are:

For 2011, the dates are as follows:
Friday, September 16
Saturday, September 17
Sunday, September 18

For more informatio go to http://www.kirkwoodmo.org/content/2025/greentree-festival.aspx

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29) World Food Day Commemoration at the Danforth Center

Our World Food Day Commemoration at the Danforth Center is returning for a second year, and it's going to be even bigger and better than last year.

What is World Food Day at the Center? On October 14-15, the Center is opening up its doors and enlisting thousands of volunteers to package nutritious rice/soy protein meals for people facing critical food shortages in sub-Saharan Africa. Much of the Danforth Center's scientific research involves finding long-term solutions to the scourge of hunger and malnutrition in this developing part of the world.

We chose to commemorate World Food Day – a day marking the founding of the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization – by increasing awareness and understanding of the challenge of global malnutrition and encouraging informed, year-round action to alleviate hunger through scientific and humanitarian efforts.

For more information go to: http://www.danforthcenter.org/world_food_day/

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30) Youth Day Celebration at Our Lady of the Snows

Sun., Sept. 25 - JUNIOR & SENIOR HIGH DAY
11 A.M. - 8:15 P.M.
Amphitheatre
Youth Day Celebration offers an energized day of prayer, evangelization and community for junior and senior high students. Featuring nationally-known Catholic speakers and talented Christian musicians, Youth Day offers a refreshing and inspiring look at the young Church gathered and sent forth to spread the Gospel through their actions and words. Features keynote talks, music, fun activities, service opportunities, social time with representatives from various religious orders and ministries, Mass, dinner and concert.
Cost is $20 with dinner provided.

Advance registration is required. snowsyouthministry.org

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31) Wilderness Wagon Rides at Shaw Nature Reserve Resume in October

The narrated wagon ride travels the 3 mile Trail House Loop Road, with stops at the Trail House and wetland bus stop. $1.00 per person. It’s a great way to shorten the hike to the river or to the wetlands if you have small children or non-hikers in your group. Get off at either stop and get picked up later! Group tours are also available on the Wilderness Wagon. Wilderness Wagon Rides Saturday and Sunday The Wilderness Wagon will depart the Visitor Center on the hour: 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00. For more information go to: http://www.shawnature.org/visit/WildernessWagon.aspx
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32) Mosaics Visual Arts Festival in St. Charles
September 16-18, 2011
Friday 4:00pm - 9:00pm / Saturday 11:00am - 9:00pm / Sunday 11:00am - 5:00pm
Visual Arts Exhibition

Join 110 juried and invited artists at the seventeenth annual MOSAICS (Missouri Festival For the Arts) along scenic historic Main Street in St. Charles, Missouri, next to the banks of the beautiful Missouri River. Artists selected by a distinguished panel of jurors will exhibit and sell original art work across a variety of mediums, including painting, clay, sculpture, photography, print making, pastels, drawing, wood, jewelry, metalwork, glass, art to wear and mixed media at all price points.
For more information go to: http://www.stcharlesmosaics.org/
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33) 26th Annual Greater St. Louis Christian College Fair at Westminster
the 26th Annual Greater St. Louis Christian College Fair will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2011 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at our brand new campus at 800 Maryville Centre Drive, St. Louis, MO, 63017. We will have over 60 Christian colleges in attendance, and will also be holding a financial aid seminar in conjunction with the Fair that evening. Feel free to advertise our Fair in any future newsletters you have coming out, and let me know if there are any questions I can answer! Thanks for your time! Kate KindbomCollege and Career Counselor Westminster Christian Academy314-997-2900 X6139
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34) Homeschooling Family Offering Creation Weekend Ministry and Christmas Program

Dear Homeschooler,

We have a strong desire to be a meaningful resource for homeschool families in the St. Louis Metro area – Missouri and Illinois. To that end, we are offering a creation science family weekend at our home in Hillsboro, IL, on Lake Hillsboro. Please see the attached Word document and our website: www.softfiremusic.com.

We are a music ministry and have a wonderful Christmas concert that lifts up the Lord Jesus and is an encouragement for musicians of all ages at the same time. Between the two of us we play four brass and four woodwinds plus Irish penny whistles. Our Christmas concert flyer is below. We would love to have the opportunity to share this concert with your church family.

We look forward to hearing from you. Please feel free to circulate this email among your homeschool contacts.

The Lord’s richest blessings for you all and in His Name,

David and Patricia Pence

"Train up a child in the way he should go,
Even when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6 NASB
SoftFire Music Ministry, Creation Evangelism and Paw Prints Puppy Programs
Rev. David and Patricia Pence
800 City Lake Road
Hillsboro, IL 62049-2328
Website: www.softfiremusic.com
Messianic Jewish Ministries: www.chosenpeople.com
Biblical Creation Ministries: www.answersingenesis.org; www.creationmoments.com

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The above message is from Laura Kostial. If you wish to have your name removed from this events email list, please reply accordingly to: thehomeschoolconnection@gmail.com.
Thank you Laura

09/01/11

Information on the following events and programs can be found below:
1) Important Connections' Email Notice - There will be no events' emails between September 7th and October 8th.
2) DaySpring Homeschool Enrichment Classes in the Arts and Academics Open House & Orientation -
3) Family Medical School Program at St. Louis Science Center
4) Homeschool Night at the Hi-Pointe - Sea Hawk
5) Body Worlds and Brain Exhibit
6) St. Louis Patriettes Girls' Basketball Practice and Tryouts
7) SKYMAX GYMNASTICS
8) THE NINA & THE PINTA
9) "Down on the Farm" Agricultural Enrichment Program
10) AIMS / SLU Team Up wiht Body Worlds for a Special Homeschool Program - from Keri Tate
11) The Lion, the Witch and the Wardbrobe Perforamce at Missouri Baptist University
1) Important Connections' Email Notice - There will be no events' emails between September 7th and October 8th.
Contributors, please send any events you would like advertised for this period no later than September 6th. The last event's email will be September 7th. For inclusion in the October 8th listing, please make sure your submissions are sent by October 7th.
Thank you.
Laura Kostial

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2) DaySpring Homeschool Enrichment Classes in the Arts and Academics Open House & Orientation -
Wednesday, August 31st for MARYLAND HEIGHTS and Friday, September 1st for CRESTWOOD 9 to 11:30 am
Open to Everyone!
Come see what the coming year holds for our homeschool students Ages 5 thru 14.
Come meet teachers, see what students will be doing, walk through an abbreviated day with your child, meet other students and parents.
The classes will happen in the same order BUT will only be 20 minutes long. See the chart below for times of classes during the Open House/Orientation.
9am to 9:20am: Join us for some Breakfast Snacks & brief introduction of teachers and classes
9:20am to 9:45am.........Class Period A
9:50am to 10:10am.... ..Class Period B
10:15am to 10:35am ....Class Period C
10:40am to 11am......... Class Period D
11:05am to 11:25am..... Class Period E
Teachers & staff will be available for you to talk with in the lobby afterwards until 11:30ish
This will also be a time for you to enroll and settle payments at the office, buy tights and leotards...

Below is a list of these enrichment classes. But keep in mind that DaySpring has many other classes in the arts including music lessons in late afternoon & evening as well as the Core program, a 2 day a week program in the core subjects, which is a partnership between parents and teachers. Please call for more info. 314.291.8878 or see our website at www.dayspringarts.org
2011 Enrichment Classes at MARYLAND HEIGHTS
Class Period A
BizTown (Personal/Business Finance) Ages 8-12
Drama: Acting Skills Ages 10 and Up
Dragonflies Ballet & Tap Dance Ages 5-6
Musical Theatre Ages 6-12
Space: Astronomy & Astronauts Ages 5-8
Film Class (Process, script, casting, making a movie) Ages 10 and Up

Class Period B
American Girls History Class Ages 8-12
Music Makers (reading, playing, singing music) Ages 9 and Up
Hummingbirds Ballet Dance Ages 3-4
Presidential Fitness/Health Ages 6-9
Art Ages 5-8
Photography Ages 10 and Up
Lego Robotix Ages 10 and Up

Class Period C
StoryBook Puppets Ages 5-8
Lego Engineering Ages 8-12
Spanish for readers and 2nd year students Ages 6-10
Butterflies Ballet and Tap Dance ages 7-11
Drama: Playmakers Ages 5-9
Art Ages 8-10
Journalism (writing for publication) Ages 10 and Up
Presidential Fitness/Health Ages 10 and Up

Class Period D
Pyramids, Castles, and Palaces History class Ages 5-8
Story Weaver (story writing) Ages 8-12
Music Makers (reading, playing, and singing music) Ages 5-9
Presidential Fitness/Health Ages 10 and Up
Circus Arts First Year Mixed Ages
Art Ages 10 and Up
Beginning Violin Mixed Ages

Class Period E
Circus Arts, Second Year Mixed Ages
Choir Mixed Ages
Advanced Art Ages 13 and Up

2011 Enrichment Classes at CRESTWOOD

Class Period A
Drama: Playmakers Ages 5-9
American Girls History Class Ages 8-12
Art Ages 9 and Up
Spanish First Year Ages 5-9
Circus Arts First Year Mixed Ages

Class Period B
Hummingbirds Ballet Dance Ages 3-4
Story Weaver (story writing) Ages 8-12
Art Ages 5-9
Spanish 2nd year students Ages 9 and Up
Circus Arts 2nd Year Mixed Ages
Pyramids, Castles, & Palaces Ages 5-9

Class Period C
Lego Engineering Ages 8 and Up
Dragonflies Ballet & Tap Dance Ages 5-6
Presidential Fitness/Health Ages 6-9
Musical Theatre Ages 6-12
Space: Astronomy & Astronauts Ages 5-8

Class Period D
Butterflies Ballet and Tap Dance ages 7-11
Music Makers (reading, playing, and singing music) Mixed Ages Presidential Fitness/Health Ages 10 and Up
Lego Robotix Ages 10 and Up
BizTown (Personal/Business Finance) Ages 8-12

Class Period E
Beginning Tap Ages 6 & Up

DaySpring also offers a full array of performing arts, fine arts and music classes all throughout the day and week including Saturday classes. For a complete listing of all the classes and descriptions of all the enrichment classes please visit our website.

Other Open Houses:
Music Open House Monday, August 29th at 7pm
Performing Arts Blast Tuesday, August 30th at 7pm

The Staff at DaySpring
www.dayspringarts.org
314-291-8878

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3) Family Medical School Program at St. Louis Science Center

Don't miss your chance to sign up for our popular Family Med School Basics series! The fall semester kicks off with the Brain and Nervous System on Saturday, August 27, at 1:30-3:30 pm in the Life Science Lab at the Saint Louis Science Center. Presented by Washington University Medical School, this human anatomy and health program is perfect for parents and their children, 5th grade and up. Space is limited, so reserve today! Other sessions in the series are Heart and Cardiovascular System (Sept. 24), Lungs and Respiratory System (Oct. 29), and Digestive System (Nov. 19).Cost: $8 per person for one session; $30 per person for all 4 sessions (Members get a discounted rate!)Reservations: 314-289-4424More information: 314-289-44723. I do not know anything else about this program, but it might be what someone is looking for:

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4) Homeschool Night at the Hi-Pointe - Sea Hawk

Our friends, The McDonald Family, are renting the Hi-Pointe Theater again for a day of pirating. It’ Errol Flynn in THE SEA HAWK!!! WHEN? Saturday, September 17, 2011WHERE? Hi-Pointe Theatre, 1005 McCausland Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63117TIME? Doors open at 10:30AM – Showtime: 11:00AMPRICE? Tickets: $4 (by Mail), $5 at the DoorAhoy, Mateys! We have another movie date! Plan to join us for a day of pirating! Put on your favorite pirate clothes and your best pirate accent and we’ll have a jolly good time.AND…..It’ll get you in the spirit for Talk Like a Pirate Day, September 19th.So act smartly me lass, if I receive your check (only $4.00 a person by mail) by September 16th you will be entered in the drawing for great prizes from the Treasure Chest. Mail to: 7329 Lohmeyer, St. Louis, MO 63143For more information, contact Jo-Ellen McDonald - 314-645-1372 jo-ellen@swbell.net

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5) Body Worlds and Brain Exhibit

We are looking for a way to reach out to all the Home-school teachers that
St. Louis Homeschoolers is involved with. For the teachers, we would like to
offer a free pass to come end view the exhibition to enjoy with their family or
make sure the exhibition would be appropriate for their students. The group
rates are $9 per person. Thank you for your time and please contact me to
discuss this further.

Greg Ottinger
Marketing Assistant - St. Louis
Gunther von Hagens BODY WORLDS & The Brain
g.ottinger@yahoo.com
314-289-1464

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6) St. Louis Patriettes Girls' Basketball Practice and Tryouts

Coach Brehe has scheduled 3 hoops nights before the season starts this year. They will be held at Emmaus Lutheran(2241 S. Jefferson Ave. St. Louis, MO 63104; the gym entrance is actually on Shanendoah, parking is behind the church or on the street). They will run from 6:00-8:00 pm on the following evenings:

Friday - September 2nd
Tuesday - September 13th
Thursday - September 29th

There is no charge to participate. All girls, current Patriettes/ past Patriettes/ potential Patriettes/ or those who just want to play a little basketball are welcome at these activities. Wear appropriate clothing for basketball and bring your own ball and water bottle if possible.

*****Tryouts for team placement and team meeting will be held Saturday, October 8, 2011 at 8:30 am at Emmaus Lutheran. There are no cuts, everyone who wants to play will be placed on a team. There are 4 teams available at this time but we can always expand; Junior High, Junior Varsity - League, Junior Varsity, and Varsity.

*****If you have any questions, please contact Head Coach Gary Brehe at 636-239-1272(evenings) or 618-406-1986(cell).

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7) SKYMAX GYMNASTICS

We are trying to start new gymnastics class at Skymax in Ellisville. The classes will be on Thursdays from 1-2pm for ages 4-7. The cost is $66.00 per 4 week session, 10% off for additional child enrolled. Classes would start Thursday Sept. 1st. There is a yearly registration fee of $39 a child or $59 family registration fee. We just need 2 more kids to start the class. Please call Paul at Skymax if you have any further questions about the class. Thank you! 636-227-6949 Paul
www.skymaxgymnastics.com 16241 Westwoods Business Park, Ellisville, 63021

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8) THE NINA & THE PINTA

Tour Columbus' favorite ships at the Loading Dock in Grafton, Il. From September 30 - October 9, replicas of the Nina and the Pinta will be on display for touring. Archeology magazine has called the Nina "the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built." The cost for touring is $4 per student, with a minimum of 15 students. To schedule a 30 minute guided tour, call the boat directly at (787) 672-2152.

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9) DOWN ON THE FARM

The Agricultural Enrichment Program at the Tri-County Antique Club in Jerseyville has a great educational program for students preschool through Grade 6 to learn about farm life in rural Illinois. Enrichment programs are "Hands-on, hands-in" and give students a glimpse of farm life. During the program, students see antique farm equipment, learn how wheat and cornmeal are made, ride on a wagon, learn to make soap, make and sample homemade butter, pet animals, shell corn, make rope, use old-fashioned wood tools and play games. Reservations are required, and groups are limited to a minimum of 25 and a maximum of 65. The cost is $3 per child, and one adult is free for every seven kids. Please contact Cindy Gelsthorpe, by email gels7[at]piasanet[dot]com to make your reservation.

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10) AIMS / SLU Team Up wiht Body Worlds for a Special Homeschool Program - from Keri Tate

The AIMS (Adventures in Medicine and Science) staff at SLU is teaming up with the Science Center to celebrate the Body Worlds & The Brain exhibit with a special program for homeschoolers!

(NOTE: The schedule for the new 2011-2012 SHARE -sponsored AIMS classes will be out in early September..stay tuned! The class below is sponsored by the Science Center, not SHARE)

The Incredible Human Body: A 3-D Look into How Your Body Works
This exciting program provides a unique opportunity for homeschool families to examine the
internal workings of the human body in 3-D! Utilizing a state-of-the-art operating microscope
and a fully dissected human cadaver, an anatomy specialist will guide participants through a
visual tour of the major organs and body systems and lead a discussion of some medically
important disease processes. During this presentation by the Adventures in Medicine and
Science outreach program of the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, participants will
view the body in sections and learn how the various organs and systems interact to form the
fully-functional human body. After the 3-D tour of the human body, Saint Louis University
medical students will facilitate several engaging hands-on activities for participants.

Cost: $10 per person (ALL in attendance must have a ticket, including parent chaperones)
Location: SLU's Young Hall at 3839 Lindell, St. Louis Mo., 63138
Age Group: Homeschool Students, ages 12 and older
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 1 p.m.
Program Length: 2 hours

To register for this class call the Science Center registration line at 314-289-4424. For questions, contact Amanda Tinnin at atinnin@slsc.org or 314-289-1459.

The AIMS (Adventures in Medicine and Science) staff at SLU is teaming up with the Science Center to celebrate the Body Worlds & The Brain exhibit with a special program for homeschoolers!

(NOTE: The schedule for the new 2011-2012 SHARE -sponsored AIMS classes will be out in early September..stay tuned! The class below is sponsored by the Science Center, not SHARE)

The Incredible Human Body: A 3-D Look into How Your Body Works
This exciting program provides a unique opportunity for homeschool families to examine the
internal workings of the human body in 3-D! Utilizing a state-of-the-art operating microscope
and a fully dissected human cadaver, an anatomy specialist will guide participants through a
visual tour of the major organs and body systems and lead a discussion of some medically
important disease processes. During this presentation by the Adventures in Medicine and
Science outreach program of the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, participants will
view the body in sections and learn how the various organs and systems interact to form the
fully-functional human body. After the 3-D tour of the human body, Saint Louis University
medical students will facilitate several engaging hands-on activities for participants.

Cost: $10 per person (ALL in attendance must have a ticket, including parent chaperones)
Location: SLU's Young Hall at 3839 Lindell, St. Louis Mo., 63138
Age Group: Homeschool Students, ages 12 and older
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 1 p.m.
Program Length: 2 hours

To register for this class call the Science Center registration line at 314-289-4424. For questions, contact Amanda Tinnin at atinnin@slsc.org or 314-289-1459.

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11) The Lion, the Witch and the Wardbrobe Perforamce at Missouri Baptist University

Just wanted to let you all know about a play the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe coming to Missouri Baptist University Theater. Children 12 and under are $5. Groups of 15 or more receive a discount. This play runs Sept 8-11. At least four kiddos from our homeschool group are in this play. The box office number is 314-892-2345

Thanks
Marti Harriss

St. Louis Homeschoolers

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