July 2007

HEART OF TEXAS
Home Educators Alliance for Resources and Training of Texas, Inc.

JULY 2007 ISSUE
Home School News and Events

Dear Home School Leaders and Friends,

We are excited to share with you some information about several events that may be of interest to home schoolers in the Greater Dallas/Fort Worth and surrounding North Texas region. Please feel free to pass along this information to the homeschooling families in your network.

If you would like for us to help you spread the news about an event or activity that your group is doing, or if you know of an event or activity that would benefit other home schoolers, please drop us a line at info@HEARTofTex.org so we can include it in the next issue of our bi-weekly e-newsletter.

Thanks so much!

www.HEARTofTex.org

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Home Educators Alliance for Resources and Training of Texas, Inc., (HEART of Texas) is a private, non-profit corporation dedicated to serving the home schooling community. Our mission is to provide leadership, training, and support, as well as to encourage political participation within the home school community through communications, networking activities, and events directed at home school support groups and families in the Greater Dallas/Fort Worth and surrounding North Texas region.

This information is provided as a service to our fellow home schoolers. HEART of Texas does not necessarily endorse, warrant, or represent any of the activities, events, or organizations listed, or their content, views, opinions, or recommendations. Please use your own judgment when considering taking part in or attending any of these events or activities or visiting any of the websites or links provided. HEART of Texas assumes no responsibility for the content of any ads, promises made, or the quality/reliability of the products or services offered.

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~~What's Inside This Issue ~~

1. North Texas Library Summer Programs --- Summer 2007

2. Ringling Brothers Reading Club --- Through 8/15/07 ---- Participating Texas Libraries

3. Sunkist "Take a Stand" Free Lemonade Stand Program --- Summer 2007

4. THEO Offering Summer SAT Classes and Summer Activities

5. AMC Theatres Summer Movie Camp --- Free Movies --- Summer 2007

6. Achievement Testing Available at CERC in Rowlett

7. BEST Robotics 2007 Preview: 2021 a Robot Odyssey

8. Speak Out North Texas Speech and Debate Club Information

9. Lewisville Area Homeschool Speech --- Intro to Competitive Speech Classes --- Registration Open

10. Legacy Home School Enrichment Program at First Baptist in Euless --- Registration Open

11. Library Used Book Sales in North Texas --- July

12. Sharkarosa Open-to-the-Public Days --- Every Saturday in July

13. Shows at the Fort Worth Omni Theater --- July

14. Shows at the Dallas Imax Theatre -- Museum of Science and Nature – July

15. Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge Programs --- July

16. Sounds of Lewisville Free Concert Series --- Every Tuesday in July

17. Theater Performances at Artisan Center Theater ---Hurst --- July

18. CATS Theater Performances --- Arlington --- July

19. STAR WARS: Where Science Meets Imagination Exhibit at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History --- Through Sept 3

20. Dallas Heritage Village --- at Old City Park --- July

21. Texas Discovery Gardens --- July

22. Birthday Party for Storm (the new baby horse) and Day Camps --- Camp Tonkawa --- July

23. Enjoy Free Ice Cream at Blue Bell Ice Cream's 100th Anniversary Celebration – Various North Texas Cities --- July/August

24. Book It! Reading Program --- Now Enrolling for 2007-2008

25. Braum’s Book Buddy Reading Program – Now Enrolling for 2007-2008

26. State Convention and Family Conference --- The Woodlands --- Pre-Register by July 2

27. Kick-Off for Denton Smoothing the Way --- Denton Bible Church --- July 5

28. Creative Arts in Action Performances --- Watauga --- July 6-8

29. Dallas Museum of Art Exhibit --- From the Ashes of Pompeii --- Opens July 8

30. Animal Enrichment Class and Tour at Fossil Rim--- July 9

31. Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s Cinderella at Bass Hall --- July 10 – 15

32. Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-Fil-A --- July 13

33. Second Annual HEART of Texas Leadership Conference --- Euless, Texas --- July 21

34. The Rebelution Conference --- July 21 (Pre-registration ends July 14)

35. Star Parties at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History --- July 21

36. Dallas Children’s Theater Performances --- July

37. Animal Fashions Class and Tour at Fossil Rim--- July 23

38. Meet Children’s Author and Illustrator Steven Kellogg --- Dallas --- July 23

39. An Evening with Author Tim Madigan friend of Mr. Rogers --- Bedford --- July 28

40. Ancient Treasures of the Holy Land Exhibit at Embarcadero Building in Dallas Fair Park --- Through July 28

41. Borders Summer Reading Program --- Buy 3 Get 4^th Free --- Through July 30

42. State Fair of Texas Creative Arts Competition --- Entry Forms and Fees Due by Aug 2

43. Homeschooling? How? Seminar --- Rowlett --- August 2

44. PE Fair --- Rowlett – August 11

45. Mobile Dairy Classroom --- Rowlett Public Library --- August 21

46. Effective Communication Course – Dallas --- Aug 27–Sept 1

47. 11th International Conference on Rethinking Education in Irving --- Keynote John Taylor Gatto ---

48. Registration Under Way at Tarrant County College for Home School Classes --- FREE MATH ASSESSMENT

49. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Home School Students in 21 Counties --- American Cancer Society

50. PSAT/SAT Prep Classes
    ---
    www.maryhamilton.us
    

51. Discounts 30/80 Percent for Health Care
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    www.rrussell.dreambigger.net
    

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1. SUMMER PROGRAMS AT NORTH TEXAS LIBRARIES --- SUMMER 2007

Summer Reading Clubs, Story Times, Events, Activities, and more! Libraries in North Texas are gearing up for an action-packed, fun-filled summer that will inspire a love of reading!
To find out what your local libraries are doing, visit the website below. It includes links to public libraries all over Texas, so you and your kids can get in on the adventure of reading this Summer!!
http://www.publiclibraries.com/texas.htm

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2. RINGLING BROTHERS READING CLUB --- PARTICIPATING TEXAS LIBRARIES --- THROUGH AUGUST 15

Reading is a great way to spend your summer! And, it can even take you to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® present Circus of Dreams, which will play at American Airlines Center, August 1-12, and Fort Worth Convention Center, August 15-19.
Available for kids 2-12 years of age, it is easy to join. All you have to do is visit your local participating library and read a few books. Then, you will earn a free ticket to the circus this summer!
Your librarian will give you everything to join Reading with Ringling Bros.!® including cool bookmarks, clown noses, puzzles and coloring sheets.
If your library is not listed, tell them about the circus reading program. It’s not too late to join!
Who Can Participate: Kids ages 2-12
For Details: Participants receive cool bookmarks, clown noses, and coloring sheets.
List of Participating Libraries:
http://www.readingwithringling.com/dfw.html
Clown Appearances at D/FW Libraries:
http://www.readingwithringling.com/dfw_clown.html

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3. SUNKIST "TAKE A STAND" FREE LEMONADE STAND PROGRAM --- THROUGH SEPT 4

Sunkist's "Take a Stand" program is giving away 10,000 free lemonade stands (while supplies last) to kids ages 7 to 12 who are interested in raising money for charities of their choice.
Who Can Participate: Ages 7-12
How to Participate: To receive a complimentary stand, young philanthropists and their parents must submit their "Take a Stand" pledges online. Details and order forms are available at the Sunkist website. Stands are available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
For Details: http://www.sunkist.com/takeastand

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4. THEO IN PLANO OFFERING SUMMER SAT PREP AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES

SAT Prep Clases: Tuesday mornings beginning June 19
For high school students will be offered weekly from 9-12 on Tuesday mornings beginning June 19 and continuing every Tuesday through August 14. The final details will be posted on the web shortly, so watch for updates. The kids will move through four stations which expand their knowledge incrementally without making them feel like they have labored and lost their summer. I am thrilled with the concept we have built into this affordable weekly SAT prep class; I believe you will also be pleased with the results if your students participate.

Summer Activities for ages 13-15: Weekly Throughout the Summer
We have decided that students 13 to 15 years old endure some of their hardest summers. They are too young to work and yet too old to enjoy the activities that once captivated their elementary aged summer vacations. Because of this dilemma, we will offer field trips and activities for students weekly during June, July and August. Some will be service projects, but not all. We want them to have a chance to fellowship—playing games, doing art projects, watching movies, going on field trips and more.

Location: The Summit Church 4101 E. Park Blvd. Plano, TX 75074

For More Information:
www.THEOsonline.org

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5. AMC THEATRES SUMMER MOVIE CAMP --- FREE MOVIES --- SUMMER 2007

Explore the wild side of AMC. Free Movies. Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. All summer long.
Families, schools, and organizations alike are invited to see great kids’ movies -- for FREE -- during AMC Summer MovieCamp®. Available at select AMC Theatres, this fun-filled program brings you:
* FREE movies from June 27 – August 15 (excluding July 4) * Shows starting at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday * Great field trip opportunities – groups can reserve FREE tickets one week in advance at the box office at participating theatres.

To Find an AMC Theater Near You:
http://www.amctheatres.com/smc/

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6. ACHIEVEMENT TESTING AVAILABLE AT CERC IN ROWLETT

For Registration and Other Information:
http://www.cerconline.org/testingindex.html
Location: Christian Educators Resource Center 3810 Industrial, Suite 300 Rowlett, TX 75088
Contact: 972-475-4138

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7. BEST ROBOTICS 2007 PREVIEW: 2021: A ROBOT ODYSSEY


Get the first look at the theme for this year's competition! Visit: http://www.bestinc.org/MVC/
BEST is a non-profit, volunteer organization whose mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science, and technology through participation in a sports-like, science- and engineering-based robotics competition.

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8. SPEAK OUT NORTH TEXAS ---- SPEECH AND DEBATE CLUB INFO

Dear Dallas-Fort Worth area homeschoolers:
If you have a student (age 12-18) that is interested in speech or debate, Speak Out North Texas club (north of Fort Worth) is open to new members this Fall who have completed the 2-day training necessary to familiarize students with NCFCA terminology and format. The camps offered by Creative Arts in Action fulfill this training requirement - they are packed with interactive activities and taught by highly accomplished alumni who have been forerunners in the league.
Camps are listed on our website at http://www.speakoutntx.com/caia.htm. Our family has been involved in NCFCA speech & debate for 3+ years...it has been one of the foremost tools the Lord has used to equip our children to be bold communicators for Christ. The Lord is raising up a generation of youth who can communicate their faith and political values with passion and grace. Thru this venue, students can develop Godly friendships with like-minded teens that support and encourage each other and help each other navigate the teen years with Christ at the center. Camps are filling up fast! To register call Creative Arts in Action at (817) 281-2293. Blessings, Suzanne Nasser Speak Out North TX (Keller, TX) For more information about our club see www.speakoutntx.com For more information about the National Christian Forensics Communication Assoc (NCFCA) see www.ncfca.org


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9. LEWISVILLE AREA HOME SCHOOL SPEECH --- INTRO TO COMPETITIVE SPEECH CLASSES

Registration Open Today!

Class Dates: August 2007 Through May 2008 Tuesday afternoons
Grade Levels: 6th-8th Grades
Where: Valley Creek Church in Flower Mound
Cost: $40/month
Contact for More Information: Lisa Tetsch tetsch@juno.com
Class Description: Each semester students will participate in three different Individual Events (IE's). We will concentrate on all aspects of expression-voice inflection, articulation, pace, timing, facial expression, eye contact and physical delivery (blocking, gestures, poise, energy and passion). At the end of each semester the students will participate in a speech competition rated by judges. Students are greatly encouraged and confidence is strengthened. This is a fun class! Even reluctant first-timers will enjoy it.
Year 1, Semester 1 (Fall 2007)
1. Literary Interpretation (children's story) 2. Oratorical Interpretation (famous speech) 3. Expository (self-written) Students will also recite a poem and play impromptu games. These games teach creative, quick thinking and build confidence.
Year 1, Semester 2 (Spring 2008)
1. Oratory (monologue from book/movie) 2. Nomination/Acceptance speech (working in pairs, self-written) 3. Persuasion (self-written) We will cover humor and play more impromptu games. These games begin to prepare students for Limited Preparation speeches.
In addition to speaking, we will be discussing and memorizing scripture regarding our speech. There is a difference between public speaking, as we defend what we believe, and the speech we use in personal relationships (boldness vs. humility).

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10. LEGACY HOME SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM AT FIRST BAPTIST EULESS

Currently Enrolling for 2007-2008 School Year --- Science, History, and Fine Arts Classes
Grade: K-8
Contact: Laura Lewis at 817-267-3313 ext 267 email legacy@discoveryfirst.org

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11. LIBRARY USED BOOK SALES IN NORTH TEXAS --- JULY

Looking for inexpensive literature books and other resources to add to your home school library? Library used book sales are excellent opportunities to purchase books at bargain prices. Here are a few sales that we know about in the North Texas area:

WICHITA FALLS – July 7

Location: Friends of the Library Bookstore Wichita Falls Public Library 600 11^ttth Street 940-767-0868 x248
Books: 3,000; 100% donated; 85% hardcover; .50 - $2 Half-price sale on most books 1^st Saturday of each month


******************************** PLANO – July 12 - 14
Time: Fri 9 – 9; Sat 9 - 1
Location: Plano Centre 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy 972-208-8382
Contact:
cherig@plano.gov
Books: 750 - 1,000; 100$ donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .25 - $1


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12. SHARKAROSA OPEN-TO-THE-PUBLIC DAYS

SATURDAYS IN JULY

Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (last tour begins at 4:30)
Admission: $8 per person; kids 3 and under are free
INCLUDES: - Meet & Greet with our Education Animals (kangaroos, monkeys, lemurs & more) *Animals available for meet and greet vary with the season and off-site events schedule*
- Safari Wagon ride through exotic pastures to see camels, zebra, buffalo & more
- Kids Bucket Train rides thru 22 acres of “wild” trails!
- Use of pavilion for lunch (you may purchase lunch at our concession stand or bring your own)

NOTE: NO OTHER EVENTS(PRIVATE TOURS, FIELD TRIPS, ETC.) WILL BE BOOKED ON OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DAYS.
We are currently taking deposits for fall field trip reservations. Please visit the Field Trip page under the "Visiting Section" of our web site for details on booking a field trip for your home school group. For More Information:
www.sharkarosa.com
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13. SHOWS AT THE FORT WORTH OMNI THEATER - JUNE

Special Effects - through September 3
Explores the magical world of movie illusions. For More Info: http://fortworthmuseum.org/omni/SpecialEffects.html For Info About the Movie: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/specialfx
Dolphins - through September 3
For More Info: http://www.fwmuseum.org/omni/dolphins.html For Info About the Movie: http://dolphinsfilm.com/ or www.macfreefilms.com

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14. SHOWS AT THE DALLAS IMAX THEATER - MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & NATURE --- JUNE

Dinosaurs Alive! - Through August 31
For more Info and to Purchase Tickets: www.natureandscience.org/imax/default.asp Dinosaurs Alive is a global adventure of science and discovery featuring the earliest dinosaurs of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous “reincarnated” life-sized for the giant IMAX® screen. Audiences will journey with some of the world’s preeminent paleontologists as they uncover evidence that the descendents of dinosaurs still walk (or fly) among us. From the exotic, trackless expanses and sand dunes of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert to the dramatic sandstone buttes of New Mexico, the film will follow paleontologists as they explore some of the greatest dinosaur finds in history. Through the magic of scientifically accurate computer-generated animation, these newly discovered creatures, and some familiar favorites, will come alive…in a big way!
Sharks - Through August 31
For more Info and to Purchase Tickets: www.natureandscience.org/imax/default.asp Presented by Jean-Michel Cousteau (son of famed underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau), Sharks brings you face to fin with a multitude of shark species, including the Great White, Hammerhead and Whale Shark. Witness them as they really are: not wicked man-eating creatures, but wild, beautiful and endangered animals that have been in existence since a million years before dinosaurs roamed the earth. So join us on this unique round-the-globe expedition and you'll enjoy astonishing up-close encounters for an unforgettable giant screen experience.


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15. FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER AND REFUGE PROGRAMS --- JULY

JULY 14 --- Snakes
Time: 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Admission: FREE
JULY 15 --- Refuge Mammals
Time: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Admission: FREE
JULY 22 --- The American Alligator
Time: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Admission: FREE
JULY 28 --- ID Birds by Sound
Time: 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
JULY 29 --- Interesting Insects
Time: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

For More Information about these or other events: 817-237-1111 http://www.fwnaturecenter.org


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16. FREE --- SOUNDS OF LEWISVILLE CONCERT SERIES

Every Tuesday through July 24 (no concert July 3)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Enjoy free concerts under the stars with a different band each week, featuring a variety of music.
Location: Vista Ridge Amphitheater, 3049 Lake Vista Drive, in Lewisville.
For More Information:
http://www.cityoflewisville.com 972-219-3836

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17. THEATER PERFORMANCES at ARTISAN THEATER

Artisan Center Theater holds quality, "in the round" performances that are family-friendly, entertaining, and affordable! Artie's Playhouse, their Interactive Children's Theater, offers original, fun-for-all-ages productions featuring familiar characters and themes, but with fresh twists that keep it entertaining and exciting for parents as well as children. Each story has its own character focus, which is reinforced throughout the play.
The plays are about 30-45 minutes long, and include lots of audience participation to hold the interest of even the youngest child in the family. The theater's full-length stage productions include musicals, comedies, and family dramas which are entertaining, as well as family-friendly. Past performances have included such classics as Godspell, Cheaper By the Dozen, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and The Sound of Music.

JULY 13 – AUGUST 4 --- The Miracle Worker
Times: 7:30 p.m. (Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays) 3:00 Saturday Matinee
Ticket Prices: Reserved seats: $13.00 for adults, $11.00 for students and senior citizens, $8.00 for children 12 and under. Mondays and Thursdays are $9.00 adults; $6 12 and under
Reservations recommended.

JULY 16 – AUGUST 3 --- Red Riding Hood and the Big White Lie (Artie's Playhouse Children's Production)
Character Focus: Honesty
Times: Mondays: 4:30 p.m. Ticket Price: $3 per person


To Reserve Tickets: 817-284-1200
For More Information:
www.artisanct.com
Address: 420 E. Pipeline Road in Hurst, Texas (in the Bellaire Shopping Center)
Artisan Theater can come to you!!!
For more information about how to schedule a performance at your location, contact the theater at 817-284-1200. They can perform for events, birthday parties, church functions, and more!!! Bring their family-friendly, entertaining shows to your front door!! Very reasonable prices!!

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18. CATS Theater Performances

JULY 31 - AUGUST 2 --- Adventures of Nate the Great
By Pamela Sterling, based on the books by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat. Come join Nate and his loyal dog Sludge, as they solve the important mysteries unfolding in their neighborhood.

For More Information:
www.creativearts.org/shows.html

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19. STAR WARS: WHERE SCIENCE MEETS IMAGINATION at the FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY

Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination
Through September 3, 2007

The first exhibit of its kind, Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination, combines costumes and props from all six Star Wars films with real-world technologies, video interviews with film-makers, scientists, engineers, and exciting hands-on components, including two large Engineering Design Labs, where guests can build and test speeders and robots. Don’t miss your opportunity to explore the galaxies of Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination.
Admission: Admission will be by timed ticket only, thus advance tickets are recommended. Tickets are $15 for adults; $10 for children (3-12) and seniors (60+). Museum Members pay just $4 per person!
To Order Tickets: By Phone 817-255-9540 (Mon-Sat, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Sun, 11 am - 4:30 pm) For More information about the exhibit:
http://www.fwmuseum.org/exhibits/trav_starwars.html

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20. DALLAS HERITAGE VILLAGE --- AT OLD CITY PARK

Village Academy invites your child to step into the past. Classes are designed for children ages 5 to 12 and take approximately 2 hours. This summer, classes are offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Class sizes are limited, so register early to get your first choices!
Members receive a $2 discount on each registration. If your family signs up for 5 or more classes, you will receive a $2 discount on each registration. (Only one discount valid per family.)
For More Information:
http://www.dallasheritagevillage.org/VillageAcademy.aspx

Summer 2007 Classes for Ages 5 to 8

JULY 3 and AUGUST 25 --- Keeping Cool
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $12
Class size: 4 to 12 students
Texas has always been hot, so how did people keep cool before air conditioning? Finish your day by making fans and churning ice cream.
JULY 7 and AUGUST 14 --- Toys and Games
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $12
Class size: 4 to 12 students
What kind of games did kids like you play over 100 years ago? Play both indoor and outdoor games and make a toy to take home.
JULY 12 and JULY 28 --- Rub-a-Dub-Dub
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $12
Class size: 4 to 12 students
Get squeaky clean as we make soap and learn how laundry was done before washing machines.
JULY 14 and AUGUST 7 --- Sew with Mrs. Kennedy
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $25
Class size: 3 to 6 students
All little girls knew how to sew in the 19th century. Learn some basic stitches and take a sewing kit home with you to practice on your own. Price includes the beginning sewing kit, My First Sewing Book. (Also available for ages 9 to 12.)
JULY 17 and AUGUST 18 --- 1901 Tejano Life
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $12
Class size: 4 to 10 students
Explore our newest living history space, the Section House. Grind corn with the mocajete, meet Mrs. DeLeon’s chickens, and make a paper flower. (Also available for ages 9 to 12.)
JULY 19 and AUGUST 9 --- Special Delivery
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $12
Class size: 4 to 10 students
How did packages get from place to place? Help Mr. Schmidt prepare deliveries at both the Depot and the General Store. Make deliveries with Mrs. Clementine’s Freight Service (led by her Mammoth Jack Donkeys, Nip and Tuck)!
JULY 24 and AUGUST 16 --- Albums of the Past
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $17
Class size: 4 to 12 students
Using albums in our collection as inspiration, make your own postcard, photograph, or autograph albums. You’ll get a chance to take reproductions of some of our postcards and photos home in your very own album of the past. (Also available for ages 9 to 12.)
AUGUST 2 --- Mind Your Manners
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $17
Class size: 4 to 8 students
Over tea and lemonade in Mrs. Blum’s dining room, learn about the etiquette of the past—as well as good manners for today. (Also available for ages 9 to 12.)
AUGUST 4 and AUGUST 23 --- Log Cabins
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $12
Class size: 4 to 12 students
How did pioneers build log cabins? Watch as restoration work begins on our own Miller Cabin. Explore how they’re built and make your own version of a log cabin—including a log cabin snack! (Restoration schedule subject to change.)

Summer 2007 Classes for Ages 9 – 12

JULY 5 and AUGUST 11 --- Albums of the Past
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $17
Class size: 4 to 12 students
Using albums in our collection as inspiration, make your own postcard, photograph, or autograph albums. You’ll get a chance to take reproductions of some of our postcards and photos home in your very own album of the past.
JULY 7 and AUGUST 7 --- Behind the Scenes
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $12
Class size: 4 to 10 students
How does the Village keep track of all that stuff in the buildings? Take a tour of our warehouse, discover the secrets of artifacts and get a glimpse of the work behind the scenes.
JULY 10 and AUGUST 18 --- Trail Blazer
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $12
Class size: 4 to 12 students
As pioneers moved to Texas, they often had to blaze a trail through the wilderness—using landmarks, compasses and maps. Learn some of their tricks and techniques as you blaze your own trail through the Village. Which team will be the first to reach their destination?
JULY 12, JULY 21, and JULY 31 --- Wagonmaster's Assistant
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $17
Class size: 3 to 6 students
Mrs. Clementine is looking for a few good assistants! Help her keep the wagon in tip-top shape, learn some of the basics of caring for Nip and Tuck and help her hitch the wagon before ending the day with a ride around the Village.
JULY 17 and AUGUST 2 --- Hand Spinning
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $17
Class size: 3 to 6 students
Learn the tricks of the spindle with Mrs. Kennedy. Learn how to hand spin and how to use a drop spindle, all with wool from the Village sheep.
JULY 26 and AUGUST 21 --- Sew with Mrs. Kennedy
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $25
Class size: 3 to 6 students
All little girls knew how to sew in the 19th century. Learn some basic stitches and take a sewing kit home with you to practice on your own. Price includes the beginning sewing kit and My First Sewing Book. (Also available for kids ages 5 to 8.)
JULY 28 and AUGUST 23 --- 1901 Tejano Life
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $12
Class size: 4 to 10 students
Explore our newest living history space, the Section House. Grind corn with the mocajete, meet Mrs. DeLeon’s chickens and make a paper flower. (Also available for ages 5 to 8.)
AUGUST 16 --- Mind Your Manners
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $17
Class size: 4 to 8 students
Over tea and lemonade in Mrs. Blum’s dining room, learn about the etiquette of the past—as well as good manners for today. (Also available for ages 5 to 8.)


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21. TEXAS DISCOVERY GARDENS --- JULY EVENTS


JULY 1 --- DALLAS BLOOMS!
2 – 8 p.m --- Gardens Open FREE
Fireworks at Dusk
Admission: All museums free to the public.
JULY 7 -- Family Friendly Butterfly Workshop
10 a.m - 3 p.m.
Admission: $35 non-members/$30 members
Bring a lunch!
Registration Deadline: July 6
Ages: 10 and up
Details: This is an in depth look into the fascinating lives of butterflies from around the world with an emphasis on the local species found in north Texas. A detailed look into each of the four stages of a butterflies life, the egg, the caterpillar, the pupa and the adult, will show the amazing metamorphosis these creatures undergo as they struggle to survive in an ever changing -- and vanishing -- landscape that is full of predators, disease and obstacles. After the lecture portion of the class, participants will caravan to tour "Butterflies Unlimited", a working butterfly farm in the Dallas area." This workshop is suitable for both adults and families with children 10 and up. Bring a lunch!
JULY 8 – Fine Arts Chamber Players Presents: The Basically Beethoven Concert Series
2 p.m.
Admission: FREE


JULY 10 --- Organic in the City
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Admission: $10 (includes organic beverages and snacks)
For More Information: Lynnette McKendell at 214-428-7476 ext 29

JULY 14 --- Turtle Discovery
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Live Turtles and frogs from all over the world!
in the Grand Hall from 10am - 2pm
Lawn Games (croquet, kiddie golf, lawn darts and more!)
including a demonstration by the Dallas Croquet Club
on the Grand Alee from 10am - 5pm

JULY 21 – Native Plants Garden Walk
9 a.m. Come early to walk through the native plant collections with Beverly Hayes and other local experts. Learn how to landscape the water-wise way!
Admission: General Admission/Members Free

AUGUST 18 --- EarthKind Environmental Stewardship Day (FREE)
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Dallas The Dallas County Master Gardeners and the Texas Cooperative Extension Service will present a whole day of talks, gardening demonstrations and guided tours at Texas Discovery Gardens. You will learn how to create a natural, healthy landscape that uses less water with plants that are native or adapted to our prairie soils.
Admission: This event will be free to the public.

Location: Texas Discovery Gardens is located at 3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fair Park. Fair Park is two miles east of downtown Dallas just south of Interstate 30.
For More Information:
www.texasdiscoverygardens.org


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22. BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR STORM (NEW BABY HORSE) AND DAY CAMPS AT CAMP TONKAWA
JULY 8
Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
2pm All are welcome! Great time to come view the camp if you've never been here before. We hope to see old and new friends. Bring your own picnic lunch. Birthday cake will be served. Horseshoes, pin the tail on the donkey and who knows what else we'll have up our sleeve. Horse gifts and donations will be gladly accepted.


DAY CAMPS
Events scheduled but please be understanding that we have no control of the weather but we will have our PMA - Positive Mental Attitude, and make the best of each camp. Deposit checks will not be cashed until Mother Nature lets us have the camp. So don't let weather stop you from registering.
July 7th Saturday Horsemanship Day Camp - One of our most popular camps, teaches Horse basics: grooming, anatomy, breeds, leading, tack, health, and basic riding. All for the low cost of $35. Begins at 10am - 3pm. Bring your own lunch. Some helmets available.
July 20-22 (Friday-Sunday) AND July 24-26 (Tues-Thurs)
Four Season Camp Summer sessions
A low cost, fun, learning, mini summer camp.
10-12 year olds $55, Teens $75 -or- sign up for all four seasons for a super discount.
See web page for details www.camptonkawa.net
During this two night + two days camp we will be looking at the weather, plants, animals, and constellations that are relevant to the season. Also basic camping and cooking skills will be covered. Bring your nature journals you won't want to miss any information.

For More Information: Contact April at camptonkawa@bigplanet.com

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23. ENJOY FREE ICE CREAM AT BLUE BELL’s 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION --- VARIOUS NORTH TEXAS CITIES


Blue Bell’s “rolling birthday party” has been traveling across the Southern United States. Don’t miss it when it rolls into North Texas!
ADMISSION IS FREE!!
JULY 1 --- DALLAS
Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park Details: All the Village’s animals and costumed historical characters will be celebrating in 1901 style! For More Information:
www.dallasheritagevillage.org/Event_Detail.aspx?EID=85

JULY 6 --- WACO
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Heritage Square
JULY 7 --- WACO
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Heritage Square
AUGUST 18-19 --- WICHITA FALLS
Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Riverbend Nature Center
AUGUST 23 --- TYLER
Time: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Location: Broadway Square Mall
AUGUST 24 --- TYLER
Time: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Broadway Square Mall

Details: Blue Bell will host a “rolling birthday party,” a chocolate-colored 18-wheeler full of Blue Bell information and memorabilia. The traveling Blue Bell caravan will also include a mobile “country store” stocked with anniversary merchandise, and an inflatable Homemade Vanilla carton bounce house for kids to enjoy. The multi-vehicle ice cream odyssey will make stops in 66 cities across the company’s 16-state market area. On the inside, the exhibit will feature imaginative multi-media presentations of the history of Blue Bell, and a display of the current lineup of Blue Bell products and how ice cream is made.
Each visitor receives a complimentary special 100-year anniversary cup of Blue Bell’s Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream. Blue Bell fans will also be able to purchase Blue Bell Ice Cream: a Century at the Little Creamery in Brenham, Texas, 1907-2007, a coffee-table book that tells the tale of Blue Bell’s 100-year history.
For More Information About the 100^th Anniversary Tour:
www.bluebell.com/100year_tour.aspx


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24. BOOK IT! READING PROGRAM --- NOW ENROLLING FOR 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR

The Book It! Reading Program is sponsored by Pizza Hut and runs from October 2007 through March 2008. It is available for children in grades kindergarten through sixth grade. Home schools may participate, and families can choose to sign up individually or through their support group.
The reading program allows the children to earn free personal pan pizzas for meeting their reading goals.
For Enrollment Information:
http://www.bookitprogram.com/enrollment/k6enroll.asp
For Homeschool Enrollment: www.bookitprogram.com/enrollment/homeschool.asp

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25. BRAUMS BOOK BUDDY READING CLUB --- NOW ENROLLING FOR 2007-2008

Braum's Book Buddy is a fun and rewarding reading incentive program for children in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. The Braum's Book Buddy program gives children the opportunity to read for delicious prizes from Braum's! Each child can earn up to six Braum's treats throughout the year including Single Dip Sundaes, Single Dip Ice Cream Cones and more! The best part...it costs nothing to participate in Braum's Book Buddy reading program. We're happy to offer this program to elementary schools and home schools absolutely free! At Braum's, we want to promote a positive attitude in children for a lifetime love of reading.
For More Information:
www.braums.com/bookbuddy.asp

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26. STATE CONVENTION AND FAMILY CONFERENCE --- THE WOODLANDS

Preview and purchase curriculum as you browse the carpeted Exhibit Hall filled with over 170 booths! Experienced vendors from all over the nation will be there to offer the very latest in educational material for home schoolers. There will be full-scale curricula, books and materials for specific subjects, traditional textbooks, unit study materials, life skills (needlework, carpentry skills, homemaking skills, mechanical skills, etc.), fun extras (educational games, videos, art supplies, science kits, music programs), and more.

JULY 2 --- Pre-Registration Deadline


AUGUST 16-18 --- State Convention and Family Conference


Location: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott 1601 Lake Robbins Drive Keynote Speakers: Andrew Pudewa Featured Speakers: Doug and Patsy Arnold Free Thursday Evening Sessions!
Come Thursday for a FREE taste of the weekend to come! Have friends interested in homeschooling? Bring them along too! Kick-off your Convention vacation with an evening of inspiration! Don’t want to hassle with Registration Friday morning? Convention registration will be open Thursday evening for your convenience!

Quality Programs for Children and Teens Available!!


For Registration and Other Information:
www.thsc.org/convention/General_Information.asp - registration


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27. KICK-OFF FOR DENTON SMOOTHING THE WAY --- DENTON BIBLE CHURCH


JULY 5 --- Kick-Off for Denton Smoothing the Way

Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Denton Bible Church Modular 7
To RSVP or for More Information:
cbrazzel@juno.com 940-206-0796
Smoothing the Way is a support group dedicated to serving first-year homeschooling mothers. Each month a topic of specific interest to the new homeschooler is offered.
We will offer you information that will make your first year less confusing. We will also offer you the opportunity to meet other new homeschoolers who are sharing your experiences — both good and bad! You will meet veteran homeschoolers who can reassure you that these experiences are very normal and can help you to navigate through your first year.

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28. CREATIVE ARTS IN ACTION PERFORMANCES --- WATAUGA

Creative Arts in Action Presents:

JULY 6-8 --- Little Women

Time: July 6 at 7:30 July 7 at 2:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. July 8 at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets: $10/adults $8 students (not recommended for preschoolers because of length)
Where: The Cottage Theater 5733 Watauga Road Watauga, TX 76148
For More Information or To Order Tickets: 817-281-2293

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29. DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART EXHIBITS


JULY 8 – OCTOBER 7 --- From the Ashes of Pompeii

Details: Many are aware that Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in A.D. 79 buried the famous town of Pompeii, Italy. But, few people know that it also buried Stabiae, a seaside enclave of the rich and famous about three miles away, at the foot of the Sorrento-Amalfi Coast.
From the Ashes of Vesuvius, In Stabiano: Exploring the Ancient Seaside Villas of the Roman Elite will open at The Dallas Museum of Art on July 8 with a stunning collection of archaeological objects from the ancient Roman site of Stabiae (modern Castellammare di Stabia). The exhibition premiered at the Smithsonian before traveling to other U.S. cities.
In Stabiano features maps, excavation photographs and 72 objects dating between 89 B.C. and the time of the eruption, all from the villas of ancient Stabiae.
Location: Dallas Museum of Art Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. General Admission:
The general admission fee includes viewing the Museum’s permanent collection and most exhibitions. An audio tour of the permanent collection is included in general admission. Audio tours for adults and families are available.
Members FREE Adults $10 Senior citizens (65 and over) $7 Students* $5 (with current school ID) Children under 12 Free
Free on Thursday evenings from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Free on the first Tuesday of each month

Group Discounts (10 more more): Joanne Nichols at 214-922-1222 For Information: 214-922-1200
To Purchase Advance Tickets: 214-922-1803


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30. ANIMAL ENRICHMENT CLASS AND TOUR AT FOSSIL RIM

JULY 9 – Go Ahead, Make My Day Class + Tour (Open Event)
Time: 10:00 - 2:30ish This class is about animal enrichment, an important aspect of zookeeping: how to keep captive animals from being bored. Investigate the process of enrichment for animals in captivity. A look at how Fossil Rim keeps its animals happy and entertained. Participants will make enrichment items for various animals. Share a picnic lunch, then take a tour of Fossil Rim.
Ages: This class is multi-level; all ages will benefit
Cost: $16 (ages 2 and under free)
For more Details:
www.fossilrim.com/visiting/home_school.html To Register:
homeschool@fossilrim.org or call 254-897-2960 ext. 216

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31. RODGER’S AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA AT BASS HALL
JULY 10 – 15
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical fairy tale CINDERELLA is coming to the Bass Performance Hall. In this classic tale, poor Cinderella is endlessly abused by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. With a wave of her wand, Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother transforms an ordinary pumpkin into a magnificent coach and Cinderella’s rags into a gorgeous gown, then sends her off to the Royal Ball. But Cinderella’s enchanted evening must end when the spell is broken at midnight. Originally produced as a television special starring Julie Andrews and later innovatively adapted for the stage, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA features the hit songs “Ten Minutes Ago,” “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” and “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful.” It will take the perfect fit into a glass slipper for this fairy tale ending! This show is suitable for all audiences.
Save 50% when you order a 2-Show Package for tickets to see Cinderella and the Wizard of Oz!
For More Information: 817-332-2272 www.casamanana.org/Cinderella.htm


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32. COW APPRECIATION DAY AT CHICK-FIL-A


JULY 13 --- Come Fully Dressed as a Cow and Get a Free Combo Meal

Q: What is Cow Appreciation Day?
A: For one day only, black and white spots, cow bells and furry ears will be appropriate attire in the nation’s second largest chicken chain. In celebration of July 13, Cow Appreciation Day, an unofficial – yet nationally recognized holiday, Chick-fil-A will award a free combo meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) to any customer who comes to one of the chain’s 1,200-plus restaurants fully dressed as a cow.
Q: What does “fully dressed as a cow” really mean?
A: “Fully dressed like a cow” means effort to be dressed like a cow from head to toe. “Partial cow attire” means just a cow accessory, such as a cow-printed hat, vest or purse.
Q: Which Combos can be redeemed?
A: Appropriately dressed customers may select any breakfast, lunch or dinner Combo. Kids who are “fully dressed like a cow” may request a Kid’s Meal if desired. Breakfast Combo includes breakfast Entrée (Chicken Biscuit; Chick-n-Minis™ (3-count); Chicken or Sausage Burrito; Chicken, Egg, and Cheese Bagel; or Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit), hash browns, and small beverage. Breakfast items may not be served at all locations and are served during breakfast hours only. Lunch or dinner Combo includes Entrée (Sandwich, Cool Wrap®, Nuggets, or Chick-n-Strips™), medium Waffle Potato Fries™, and medium beverage.
Q: Which Entrées can be redeemed?
A: Appropriately dressed customers may select any breakfast, lunch or dinner Entrée.
Q: Where do I get a cow costume?
A: You can buy a cow costume at a local costume retailer or have some fun with this summer project by making one at home. Here are some ideas: 1. Start with items that you already have at home – cow-printed accessories stashed in your closet will work perfectly. Hats, vests, scarves, neckties, pants, shoes, pajamas – just abut any cow-spotted item will work. Just make sure you’re covered heat to toe. 2. Wear white, and then just add spots. Throw on a white T-shirt with white pants (even sweatpants) and stick on your spots using black contact paper. If contact paper is not easily accessible, you can cut spots out of construction paper and tape them to your shirt and pants. If nothing else, you can grab an old white T-shirt and color black spots all over it with a magic marker – and you’ll still get a free entrée. 3. Go to your local paint or hardware store and get a white painter’s hat and overalls. And then decorate yourself with spots made out of contact or construction paper. 4. Not feeling too creative and want an easy costume? Search the Internet for “cow costumes” and you will be flooded with full-body costumes available for purchase. (And hey, you’ll be set for Halloween, too).
Q: Can I still redeem the Combo if I just wear a cow hat?
A: Customers who arrive with “partial cow attire” will receive one free Entree. “Partial cow attire” means just a cow accessory, such as a cow-printed hat, vest or purse. Decision is at the discretion of the restaurant Operator.

For More Information: Contact Your Local Chick-Fil-A Store
To Find a Chick-Fil-A Near You:
www.chick-fil-a.com/cfa.asp


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33. SECOND ANNUAL HEART OF TEXAS HOME SCHOOL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

This year’s conference will be held at Restoration Church in Euless, Texas.
Do you help newbies get started homeschooling? Do you coordinate activities or field trips? Do you lead a home school support group, co-op, or e-list?
If you have a heart for serving or leading home schoolers, you won’t want to miss this!


JULY 21 --- 2^nd Annual Home School Leadership Conference

PRE-REGISTER BY JULY 9


Time: Registration -- 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Location: Restoration Church 1350 West Euless Boulevard Euless, TX 76040
Online Directions:
http://www.restorationdfw.org/abt_directions.php
Theme: Get Connected

Admission: Registrations Postmarked by July 9:
$15/person $25/married couple HEART of Texas Members: $10/person $20/married
Registrations Postmarked After July 9 and at the door:
$25/person $35/married couple HEART of Texas Members: $20/person $30/married couple

Featured Speakers: Tim Lambert, president, Texas Home School Coalition
Jube Dankworth, national director, Home Schooling Family to Family
Special Guest Speakers: Doug and Patsy Arnold of Texas Special Kids
Dana Tillman of World View Classes
Suzanne Nasser of Speak Out North Texas


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34. THE REBELUTION CONFERENCE ---- HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH

The Rebelution Tour is a series of regional conferences for Christian teens and their parents, featuring popular teen authors and speakers Alex and Brett Harris, and their father, internationally-recognized Homeschool pioneer Gregg Harris.
Each one-day conference challenges teens to “rebel against low expectations” and “do hard things” for the glory of God. Come experience what Dr, Albert Mohler calls “one of the most encouraging developments have seen in many years.”
The Tour Comes to Dallas:
JULY 21
Pre-Registration ends July 14

Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: The Heights Baptist Church 201 West Renner Road Richardson, TX 75080

To Register:
www.therebelution.com Choose between online and mail-in registration. The earlier you register the more money you'll save.
Pricing Deadlines: Pre-Registration ends July 14 Pre-Register by July 14 - $30 per teen, $20 per adult July 21 - $35 per teen, $25 per adult
Hotel Information: The Richardson Hotel $85.00 per night plus tax. 2 double beds or King-size bed rooms Call 866-593-6300 or 972-231-9600 for reservations Rate Code: Rebelution Conference
To Download a Conference Brochure:
http://www.therebelution.com/conference/
To Volunteer:
http://www.therebelution.com/conference/get_involved.htm We are currently looking for dozens of rebelutionaries (teens and adults) to serve as Publicity Captains.
For More Information:
info@therebelution.com
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35. STAR PARTIES at FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY

Have you ever seen the rings of Saturn? Have you ever wanted to view the moons of Jupiter? Have you been dazzled by a star cluster? Are you in the market for a telescope and don't know where to start? This and more can be discovered every month outside the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History during the free monthly telescope observing. The star gazing events are held every month on area north of the Museum on the Saturday nearest the first quarter moon, weather permitting. They are presented by the Noble Planetarium staff and members of the Fort Worth Astronomical Society.

JULY 21
AUGUST 18

Time: Dusk
Cost: FREE
For more information: Contact Linda Krouse at 817-255-9409 http://fortworthmuseum.org/noble/parties.html

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36. DALLAS CHILDREN’S THEATER PERFORMANCES

Through JULY 22 --- Pinkerton!!!
Based on the Pinkerton books by Steven Kellogg
Details: A wildly funny adaptation of the Pinkerton stories. This incorrigible, and not so little pup, is constantly getting himself into all manner of mischief. He chews on anything and everything – including dinosaur bones! A colorful and wacky romp with man’s best and perhaps largest K-9 friend.
For More Information:
www.dct.org/Performances/Pinkerton/tabid/134/Default.aspx


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37. ANIMAL FASHIONS CLASS AND TOUR AT FOSSIL RIM

JULY 23 – Animal Fashions Class & Tour (Open Event)
Time: 10:00 - 2:30ish Investigate the different costumes animals wear on their bodies, from an insect’s exskelton to the feathers of a bird or a turtle’s shell. Share a picnic lunch after this morning class, then take a guided tour of Fossil Rim.
For more Details:
www.fossilrim.com/visiting/home_school.html To Register:
homeschool@fossilrim.org or call 254-897-2960 ext. 216

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38. MEET CHILDREN’S AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR STEVEN KELLOGG --- DALLAS

JULY 23 --- Steven Kellogg: Telling Stories on Paper
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: The Rosewood Center
Details: Meet Steven Kellogg, renowned writer and illustrator of Pinkerton, Island of the Skog and other children's classics!
Mr. Kellogg gives audiences a sneak-peek into his creative genius from the stage of the Baker Theater. Kids of all ages love watching illustrations of cartoon figures come to life while the author shares delightful, family-friendly stories.
Your family will be mesmerized when Steven Kellogg tells the story of Pinkerton as he sketches LIVE on stage.
AND Don't miss the chance to have your favorite book autographed after the performance!
Tickets: $20 adults, $15 youth
For More Information: 214-978-0110


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39. AN EVENING WITH AUTHOR TIM MADIGAN

JULY 28
Time: 6:30–9:00 p.m.
Location: Old Bedford School 2400 School Lane Bedford, TX 76021
Details: Welcome to the our neighborhood for our evening with Tim Madigan. Mr. Madigan will read excerpts from his book I’m Proud of You, and provide insights into his friendship with Fred Rogers.
Advance Sale Tickets: Available June 5 – July 27 at the Bedford Public Library, 1805 L. Don Dodson Drive, Bedford, TX, 76021. Buy a $10 ticket at the library and get the second ticket at half price.
Tickets: $10 at the door
Copies of I’m Proud of You will be available for purchase at the event.
For More Information: Jeanne Green 817-952-2370


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40. ANCIENT TREASURES OF THE HOLY LAND EXHIBIT - EMBARCADERO BUILDING AT FAIR PARK

Dates: Through July 28
Embarcadero Building
Fair Park

Now you can experience the Bible come to life with the largest and most breathtaking collection of Holy Land antiquities to ever hit U.S. soil. See over 350 Biblical artifacts, many dating back to the time of Abraham, featuring for the first time on display, portions of the Leviticus and Deuteronomy Dead Sea Scrolls.
Exhibit Hours
Sunday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
For More Details About the Exhibit:
http://www.holyland1.com/exhibitinfo.html
For Ticket Pricing (discount pricing for home school groups of 10 or more):
http://www.holyland1.com/onlineticketsales.html
Family prices are capped at $50 per family (must be immediate family - call to purchase)
Contact: 866-698-5333.


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41. BORDERS SUMMER READING PROGRAM ---

Buy 3 Get 4^th Free --- Through July 30
(From their list of pre-selected books)
For Details: www.bordersmedia.com/summerreading/


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42. STATE FAIR OF TEXAS CREATIVE ARTS COMPEITION

AUGUST 2 --- Entry Forms and Fees Due
For more information: www.bigtex.com/creativearts/contests/index.html


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43. HOMESCHOOLING? HOW? SEMINAR --- ROWLETT

For new and interested home schoolers.
AUGUST 2
Time: 6 p.m.
For More Information:
http://www.cerconline.org

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44. PHYSICAL EDUCATION FAIR --- ROWLETT

For home schooling PE and sports opportunitiies
AUGUST 11
Time: 9 am. – 12 p.m.
For More Information:
http://www.cerconline.org

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45. MOBILE DAIRY CLASSROOM --- ROWLETT PUBLIC LIBRARY

A free, interesting, and informational field trip for all ages!

AUGUST 21 --- Mobile Dairy Classroom
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Rowlett Public Library 972-412-6161
Details: 32-foot classroom featuring a fully operational milking parlor with a real, live cow
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46. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION COURSE --- DALLAS

AUGUST 27 – SEPTEMBER 1
Effective Communication Course – Dallas --- Aug 27 – Sept 1
Location: Dallas Training Center The Effective Communication Course is an intensive, one-week training course designed to help you progressively develop your skills of communication.
Prerequisites: 16 or older For Course and Registration Information: http://www.envoyschool.com/overview.htm

Details: During the course, you will enjoy dynamic sessions, participate in small group projects, gain constructive feedback, and learn proven techniques for effective writing and speaking. Regardless of your present strengths or weaknesses in these areas, the goal of this course is to equip you to competently and persuasively convey Biblical truths to any audience!
Speaking Topics
* Finding your voice and style * Facing the fear of speaking * Storytelling and testimonies * How to build your speech * Impromptu speaking and debate * Logic, rhetoric, and humility
Writing Topics
* Principles of structure and style * Writing a powerful testimony * How to keep a meaningful journal * The nuts and bolts of writing * How to take notes
General Communication Topics
* Biblical worldview * Principles of research * Message preparation and structure * Tools to enlarge your audience * The art of persuasion


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47. 11th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RETHINKING EDUCATION --- KEYNOTE JOHN TAYLOR GATTO

AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 3

Location: Sheraton Grand Hotel Irving, TX (just 7 minutes from DFW airport)
Join hundreds of unschooling families from around the globe as we rethink the meanings of education, learning and parenting. Rethinking Education supports attachment parenting, unconditional love, support for each person's unique journey of life experience, freedom with responsibility, unschooling and you. YOU are the vital ingredient at this conference, as we come together and revel in the magic and mystery of kindred spirits and each other's rich diversity, as we challenge ourselves to trust the extraordinary process of living and learning, the wondrous ability to improve the ways we communicate, discovering new ways of listening to one another, giving full support to our dreams, no matter how wild or ordinary, large or small.
For More Information:
www.rethinkingeducation.com

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48. REGISTRATION UNDER WAY AT TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE FOR HOME SCHOOL CLASSES --- FREE MATH ASSESSMENT

NW Campus is offering PreAlgebra, Algebra I, Algebra II and college Algebra.
SE Campus Algebra I, Algebra II, College Algebra.
NW Campus is offering Biology in fall and Chemistry in spring.
FREE math assessment tests offered upon request. Cost equates to $3.50 an hour, $166 for entire semester including book.
For More Information: Call Maurine Amend at 972-660-8414

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49. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE for HOME SCHOOLERS IN 21 COUNTIES ---- AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

The American Cancer Society is the largest nonprofit voluntary organization in the world. The Society depends on the competence, creativity and dedication of its 2 million volunteers nationwide to achieve its mission. Along with learning the value of volunteering in your community we can offer your home schooled student a way to apply all they are learning in a real world atmosphere.
Counties in the North Texas Region of the American Cancer Society: Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Wise, Cooke, Grayson, Fannin, Collin, Hunt, Rains, Kaufman, Ellis, Johnson, Eastland, Comanche, Erath, Hood, Rockwall

For more information: Contact Shirley Dial 817.570.0612 shirley_dial@cancer.org

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