October 2008
Home Educators Alliance for Resources and Training of Texas, Inc.
OCTOBER 2008 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 newsletter 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.
We also have a “featured articles” section. We hope that you will find the articles that we will include to be informative, encouraging, and full of wisdom. If you or anyone in your group would like to submit articles, or have suggestions for future article topics, please contact us at info@heartoftex.org.
We would love to hear from you!
www.HEARTofTex.org
Our deadlines are as follows:
the 12th of the month, for the mid-month issue;
the 27th of the month for the issue that goes out at the beginning of the following month.
Thanks so much!
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Home Educators Alliance for Resources and Training of Texas, Inc., (HEART of Texas) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to serving the home schooling support groups, leaders and families in our regional service area. Our mission is to provide leadership, training, resources and support within the home school community through communications, networking activities, and events directed at home school support groups, leaders, 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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~Highlights ~
OCTOBER 4
TROT HORSE DAY CAMP
AT CAMP TONKAWA
Time: 10am - 3pm
Cost: $75
Prerequisite: Basic Horsemanship Day Camp and pre-approval by our staff.
Bring your lunch.
Details: We'll start with an introductory ride working on proper posture, cueing and gaits. A horse Obstacle Course will be used to make it interesting and to measure your progress. Then we'll hit the road for a Trail Ride.
Class Size: 6-8. Age 10 years old and up.
Space is limited. Please RSVP.
For More Information or to RSVP: Call April at 902-429-6483
Other October Dates at Camp Tonkawa:
OCTOBER 11 -12 (date changed)
Call for More Information: 902-429-6483
For those of you who want to camp but don't feel quite confident enough to go out on your own, this class will put you at ease in the outdoors for a camping adventure. With supervised guidance, you will easily learn how to use the equipment needed for basic camping, safe fire starting skills and cooking. We'll make sure you not only learn outdoor skills but have fun being in the great outdoors!
OCTOBER 15 & 16: Mankind as Caretakers of the Earth
Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm. You are welcome to stay at the camp until 3pm, for free time to explore and play with new friends.
Costs: $15 per camp, if pre registering by mail, $18 at the camp (walk ins welcome), $10 for 4 year olds. Parents and Under 4 Free.
Save with the Semester Rate: Pay for at least 4 camps in one semester to get a $12/camp rate.
OCTOBER 17 - 19: Primitive Survival Combo 1 & 2
(3 FULL days and 2 nights)
Time: 9:30am Oct 17 though 2:30 p.m. Oct 19
Cost: $125 adults - 17 and under $100
Group and family rates available!
Details: Shelter, Water, Fire, Food is what is needed for complete survival. This camp combines our "Primitive Survival 1" camp which teaches you how to build a simple shelter using natural materials, start a fire without matches, and find safe drinking water with our "Primitive Survival 2" camp which covers the three aspects of food: Wild Edible Plants, Wild Meats, and Primitive Cooking. For more information about this class: Primitive Survival 1and Primitive Survival 2 .
OCTOBER 26: Wild Edible Plants / Primitive Cooking
Time: 10am - 3pm
Cost: $25 ages 8-12; $30 ages 13-15; $35 ages 16-adult
Bring your lunch.
For Information about this Class: Click Here
To view other camp offerings: Click Here
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OCTOBER 5
ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL AND CRAFT FAIR
AT HERITAGE MUSEUM IN PLANO
Time: 1pm - 5pm
Cost: $8/adults; $5/children & seniors; Free 4 years and under
Details: Please join us for this fun and exciting event featuring:
E-Flat Porch Band
Refreshments provided by Starbucks Coffee Company
Blacksmithing demonstrations by Master Blacksmith Kelly Kring
Soap making demonstrations by Ancient Elements Soap Company
Pottery making demonstrations by Tony Holman, Master Potter
North Forty Storytellers Guild, (formerly Richardson Storytellers)
Turn-of-the-century games and children’s crafts
Mule pulled wagon rides
Arts and crafts vendors and much more.
To View Other Heritage Farmstead Events: Click Here
For More Information: www.heritagefarmstead.org
Location: 1900 West 15th Street
Plano, TX 75075
972-881-0140
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OCTOBER 6
PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR CAROLE JOY SEID SEMINAR
IN FORT WORTH OCTOBER 11
October 11: "Begin with the End in Mind"
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Christ Chapel Church in Fort Worth
Cost: $45 (postmarked on or before October 3)
$53 at the door
Husbands of attending wives can attend free!
To Register: Print off registration form at www.carolejoyseid.com
Mail Payment (made payable to Barnabus Books) and Form To:
Lana Austin
3112 Lamesa Place
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Please do not mail your registration to the address on the form.
Call with any questions: Lana at 817-296-4040
For more information about the seminar Click Here
To read her article Click Here
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OCTOBER 7
WOMEN'S NUTRITION AND HEALTH CLASS AT
CREATIVE ARTS IN ACTION
Reserve your spot today -- Space is limited!
Ladies, if you missed out on the Nutrition class in September, Creative Arts in Action is excited to offer this again in October! Classes are taught by: Rebecca Quiggle, R. D. (Registered Dietitian). Together let's learn to make better food choices to prevent disease and provide our families a healthy lifestyle!
OCTOBER 7: "Fire Up Your Metabolism" and "Exercise"
OCTOBER 14: "Fad diets vs. Good Nutrition" and "The Bottom Line on Carbs"
OCTOBER 21: "Heart Health: Fats and Cholesterol"
OCTOBER 28: "Reading Labels and Grocery Shopping"
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: Ladies $50 for the month. ONLY $25 for each accompanying teenage daughter.
Details: Each 1-1/2 hour class will culminate with about 30 minutes of strength training, so wear comfortable clothing, tennis shoes, and bring small hand weights (2-5 lbs.) if you have them, and a water bottle.
To RSVP: 817-281-2293
Speaker Bio: Rebecca Quiggle, R.D. (Registered Dietician) has a BS in General Nutrition and a BS in Clinical Dietetics from UT Southwestern Medical Center-Dallas. She has worked at Baylor Medical Center in Garland, starting the Diabetes Education Program, and as a dietician for the Cardiac Rehab Center. She also worked in the R &D Dept. at GNC, various fitness facilities, and provided personal consulting in weight loss and sports nutrition. Twelve years ago, she put her career on hold to raise her two daughters, Lindsey and Elise. Her passion for nutrition and fitness was birthed in H.S. and Rebecca's desire is to extend that to her community.
Location: Creative Arts In Action
5733 Watauga Rd
Watauga, TX 76148
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OCTOBER 7
HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS AT MCKINNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
OCTOBER 7: Research Gathering Skills
Grades: 5th—8th
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Conference Room (upstairs)
Details: Learn basic research skills and become familiar with the library’s many resources.
OCTOBER 30: Getting to Know Your Library
Grades: K—3rd
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Dulaney Room
Details: Participate in a special program to learn more about the library and the Children’s Dept.
For Other Programs at the McKinney Public Library: Click Here
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OCTOBER 7-10 & 14-17
KIDS AND CRITTERS AT THE FAIR BEGINS
HOMESCHOOL FIELD TRIP FOR DALLAS COUNTY YOUTH AGES 6-10
Dallas 4-H, Texas AgriLife Extentsion Service, the State Fair of Texas, Southwest Dairy Museum, and My Pets, Inc. have combined to create a unique experience for urban youth to learn about livestock in Texas.
Time: 1-1/2 hour program starts between 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m
All will be completed by 1:30 p.m.
Once your tour is over, you may stay to enjoy the rest of the State Fair.
Location: The Livestock Barns at the State Fair of Texas
(Pan American Livestock Exposition)
Cost: FREE - you must enter as one large group.
For More Information: Teresa Taylor at 214-904-3050
To read the full article Click Here
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OCTOBER 8
DISSECTION LAB
FOSSIL RIM
Time: 9am - 12 Noon
Details: Think your kids need to know how to do a dissection, but don’t want the mess on your kitchen table? Let Fossil Rim take care of the mess by doing a morning dissection lab and class about light, color and lenses. Since it is “Discount Wednesday,” you may opt to take advantage of the savings and drive through the park in your own vehicle, at your own pace, after the class.
To Register: homeschool@fossilrim.org or call 254-897-2960 ext. 216
OCTOBER 20 -- Species in Peril: Wolf Conservation Class + Tour
Time: 10:00-2:30ish.
Break for Lunch: 12:00-1:00
Guided Tour of Fossil Rim: 1:00-2:30ish
Details: Learn about Fossil Rim’s wolves, about wolf conservation efforts, and what you can do to make a difference! 2-hour morning class, followed by a picnic lunch (remember to bring one!), and a guided tour of Fossil Rim.
To Register: homeschool@fossilrim.org or call 254-897-2960 ext. 216
For Other Events at Fossil Rim: Click Here
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OCTOBER 8
FOX 4 TREASURE HUNT
AT TEXAS DISCOVERY GARDENS INSIDE THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
Time: 10am - 6pm
Details: Kids of all ages can learn and have fun by participating in FOX 4's Treaure Hunt at the Texas Discovery Gardens located inside the State Fair of Texas.
Pick up a Treasure Hunt map in the Main Hall of the Texas Discovery Gardens. Follow the map to 6 different clues to learn about how you can help protect our Texas environment. After getting a stamp at each clue location, return to the Main Hall with the completed map to take a short, fun quiz. A free giveaway will be available to the first 1,000 participants.
Cost: Free admission to the gardens. State Fair of Texas admission applies.
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OCTOBER 10
DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THSC LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
IN WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS ON OCTOBER 24-26
Join leaders from across the state for a time of inspirational and practical workshops about bettering your home school group and your term in leadership! Your group will benefit from the ideas you bring home!
OCTOBER 24-26
Location: Lakeview Camp and Conference Center
Waxahachie, TX
Special Guest Speaker: Norm Wakefield of Spirit of Elijah Ministries
To Register: www.thsc.org/retreat/Registration.asp
Details: The purpose of the annual Leadership Training Conference is first to encourage the spirits of leaders and second, to give them the tools they need to successfully lead their group.
THSC has developed a schedule of informative and inspirational workshops to give leaders quality training and a renewed vision for their groups. The workshop presenters are experienced leaders who have “been there, done that” and have lived to tell the story! They will share the good and bad, the successes and failures, and remind you what leadership is all about.
New or Veteran Leaders, the Leadership Training Conference Is for You!!
Come as a board, come with your spouse, or come with friends in leadership.
You will leave blessed, refreshed, and ready to lead!
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OCTOBER 13
REBECCA QUIGGLE (HOMESCHOOL MOM AND REGISTERED DIETICIAN)
SPEAKING AT VELOCITY SPORTS IN SOUTHLAKE
"Getting the Most Out of Your Workout
Time: 7-8 pm
Location: Velocity Sports Performance
1800 East Hwy 114
Southlake, TX 76092
Cost: FREE presentation
Presented by: Rebecca Quiggle, R.D. (and homeschool mom)
Rebecca is a Registered Dietitian/ Nutritionist, and holds a B.S. in General Nutrition, as well as a B.S. in Clinical Dietetics from UT Southwestern Medical Center-Dallas. She has worked at Baylor Medical Center in Garland, where she started the diabetes education program and worked as a dietitian for the in-patient and out-patient Cardiac Rehab Programs. She also worked in R&D at GNC (General Nutrition Corporation), various fitness facilities, has provided personal nutrition consulting in weight loss and sports nutrition, and teaches classes on healthy eating. She has consistently exercised for 30 years in various sports and activities. Along with her husband, she raises two daughters. Her focus is to educate and encourage people to make better food choices for optimum health.
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OCTOBER 14
WILD HOMESCHOOL DAY
AT SHARKAROSA WILDLIFE RANCH IN PILOT POINT
Time: 9am - 4pm
Cost: $4/person; Free for ages 2 and under
Details: Sharkarosa is hosting their 3rd annual Homeschool Day! Activities include everything offered during a regular field trip or Open to the Public Day:
Safari Tram
Kids Bucket Train
Interaction with Education animals: lemurs, camels, kangaroos, etc!
And more!
For More Information: sharkarosa@aol.com or call 940-686-4600 ext. 100
Location: 11670 Massey Road
Pilot Point, TX 76258
Directions:
http://www.sharkarosa.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=50
Please do not use MapQuest it WILL get you lost!
For Other Events at Sharkarosa: Click Here
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OCTOBER 18
MOZART REQUIEM
SPECIAL TICKET PRICE FOR HEART OF TEXAS NEWSLETTER READERS
Mozart's Requiem – October 18 at 2pm at Bass Hall
Homeschool Pricing: $20/ticket (best available seating) or $14/upper gallery
To Reserve Tickets: Call Cyndee Weeks 877-828-9200, ext 126
You will need to mention "HEART of Texas" when you call to get the special rate.
To view the list of other discounted performances: Click Here
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OCTOBER 18
DALLAS STARS HOMESCHOOL NIGHT
AND FIELD TRIP PACKAGE
DALLAS STARS vs. COLORADO AVALANCHE
Time: 1 pm
Cost: $20/person (Terrace seats)
Other seating options available. Please refer to registration form for details.
Includes:
• Ticket to the game
• Dallas Stars Education Day Field Trip on October 15
To Register:
Download "Dallas Stars Homeschool Package" Flyer at:
www.heartoftex.org/downloads/downloads.html
OCTOBER 15 - Dallas Stars Field Trip
Time: 11am
Cost: Price is included in the $20 package. Or, $10 per person if purchased separately.
Details: Learn the math, science and geography of hockey
Math - learn how to take statistics like the professionals
Geography - learn how geography affects the game of hockey and professional sports
Science - learn how the Zamboni really works
Chemistry - learn how ice cream is made at the American Airlines Center
For Details on the Field Trip: www.heartoftex.org/downloads/downloads.html
For More Information: Kyle Norris at 214-387-5582
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OCTOBER 19
DEADLINE TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS FOR THE NUTCRACKER AT BASS HALL
OUR READERS CAN SAVE ON THE BEST SEATS!!
We are pleased to announce that Texas Ballet Theater has partnered with HEART of Texas to offer special ticket prices to our newsletter readers!
Tickets normally start at $19, for the cheapest seats. Our readers, however, can get the BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE for the low price of just $20! How good are these seats? Texas Ballet Theater has reserved 200 of their very best seats (on the floor, in front of the stage) just for us!!
If you are even remotely interested in taking advantage of these seats, we need to hear from you!
DECEMBER 12-- Special Homeschool Night at the Nutcracker Ballet (Bass Hall)
Time: 8pm
Cost: $20/seat
Contact: Tracy Walton at 972-881-5221 or tracy1476@verizon.net
To Reserve Your Seats: Include the following on a 3x5 index card:
name
mailing address (so we can mail you your tickets)
phone
number of people attending from your group or family
amount enclosed (# attending x $20)
Homeschool group name (if registering as a group)
Send information, payment, and a self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope to:Tracy Walton, 1476 St. Patrick Drive, Plano, TX 75074
You will receive a confirmation notice via email from HEART of Texas when payment is received.
If you don't receive your confirmation within a few days of mailing your registration, contact Tracy at the number above to make sure she received your reservation.
To view the list of other discounted performances: Click Here
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OCTOBER 21
"COUGAR ENCOUNTER" FOR HOMESCHOOLERS
AT UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
Who: Home school students currently studying at a high school level.
To Register: Download the "Cougar Encounter Registration Form" at
www.heartoftex.org
Fax Form To: 713-743-7542 or email cougarencounter@uh.edu
Details: We are hosting this event to introduce you to our campus, Honors College, admissions staff, and college advisors. The day is designed specifically for homeschoolers so that we may present our school to you, with hopes that you will see all the benefits that the University of Houston has to offer.
Please come enjoy a day of scheduled sessions to better equip you with the tools you need to
prepare for your future!
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OCTOBER 24
LAST DAY TO ENJOY LIVE BUTTERFLY EXHIBIT
AT TEXAS DISCOVERY GARDENS
Live Butterfly Exhibit: "Skies of Butterflies"
Exhibit Entrance Fee: $3.00 per person plus all applicable State Fair/Garden entrance fees
Details: See eye to eye with a butterfly during the Skies of Butterflies exhibit at Texas Discovery Gardens. This seasonal butterfly house contains 200+ colorful native Texas butterflies like Giant Swallowtails, Pipevine Swallowtails, Monarchs, Sulphurs, Question Marks, and more.
As you walk through the 30’ by 48’ free standing flight cage, closely observe butterflies as they feed on nectar from the blossoms of both native and tropical plants. Learn which species enjoys rotting fruit! Find out when butterflies roost (go to sleep). Be captivated by fast and furious flyers! An emergence box filled with uniquely camouflaged and vibrantly colored chrysalis will reveal the last mysterious step in the life stages of the butterfly.
Afterwards, visit the Butterfly Display Garden and learn how you can attract these fascinating creatures to your yard by using the right plants.
We will have monarch tagging presentations each day at 2pm!
For more info: 214.428.7476 ext. 23.
Location: 3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fair Park.
Fair Park istwo miles east of downtown Dallas just south of Interstate 30.
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OCTOBER
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR TEEN PACT
STATE CAPITOL CLASSES
What if your homeschooled student actually had the opportunity to earn civics credit while playing the role of a Christian senator in Austin for a week? That becomes a reality through TeenPact Leadership School, a non-profit ministry which trains student statesmen to impact their world for Jesus Christ and brings Texas government to life!
The 2009 Classes will be held:
MARCH 30 - APRIL 2
APRIL 6 - APRIL 9
Ages: 13-19 year olds
APRIL 3 OR 10
Ages: 8-12 year olds
Parents attend for FREE!
To Register: www.teenpact.org
For group discounts, and more information: Click to email Janet Baber
To read the full article Click Here
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OCTOBER
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR
HOME SCHOOL PE CLASSES AVAILABLE AT VELOCITY SPORTS
(Discount for HEART of Texas members)
REGISTER TODAY FOR FALL 2009
We are very excited to announce that the Velocity Sports Performance locations in Highland Park and Southlake have partnered with HEART of Texas to offer special discounts to homeschoolers!
The PE programs at Velocity Sports are taught by trained, degreed coaches who have coached college, professional, and Olympic level athletes.
Classes are one hour long, and focus on speed enhancement, strength, power, agility, core development, flexibility, and balance. Participants can expect increased muscle tone, a higher vertical jump, better running form, reduced likelihood of injury, increased confidence and increased endurance.
Their 16,300 square foot indoor facility is climate-controlled and features turf, track, hard court, and weight areas, as well as a viewing area for parents/guests.
For the Highland Park Location:
Call Mark Cox at 214-739-1122
www.velocitysp.com/highlandpark
For the Southlake Location:
Call Emily Hubbard at 817-416-0606
www.velocitysp.com/southlake
Please Note: Each Velocity Sports location is independently owned and operated, and offer different pricing and discount rates for their classes. Please contact the location directly for more information.
Discount: HEART of Texas Members receive a discount on classes!
See http://www.heartoftex.org/partners/partners.html for more details.
To learn more about HEART of Texas membership: http://www.heartoftex.org/membership/membership.html
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~~What's Inside This Issue ~~
(Click on the links below)
FEATURED ARTICLES
Hurricane Ike Scholarship Fund– by Tim Lambert, THSC
Toyota Offering Free Hands-On Defensive Driving Instruction for Student Drivers and Newly-Licensed Teens – by Michael Rouse
Texas Ballet Theater Offering Homeschoolers Discount Tickets on Their Best Seats!
Southern England Study Tour
Begin With the End in Mind – by Carole Joy Seid
NEST Family Learning Offering Discount and Free Shipping to Our Readers
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
LIBRARY PROGRAMS
1. Library Programs at North Texas Libraries -- North Texas
Other Libraries are Welcome to Include Their Events – contact info@heartoftex.org
Bedford Public Library
Fort Worth Public Library
Hurst Public Library
McKinney Public Library System
Tyler Public Library
READING REWARD PROGRAMS
2. Book It! Reading Program -- Enrollment Open
3. Braums Book Buddy Reading Program -- Enrollment Open
CONTESTS/COMPETITIVE EVENTS
4. BEST Robotics 2008 Preview: Just Plane Crazy! -- Texas Best
5. Texas State Fish-Art Contests -- Entries Due March 31, 2009
6. National Engineers Week -- Future City Competition
7. USA Mathematical Talent Search -- Deadline October 14, 2008
CIVICS/GOOD CITIZENSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
8. City of Fort Worth Youth Advisory Board -- Fort Worth
9. City of North Richland Hills Teen Court -- North Richland Hills
10. Texas Home School Coalition Good Citizenship Award Program -- State-wide
CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
11. Certificates of Special Congressional Recognition for Graduating Seniors
12. National Congressional Art Competition -- Districts 3, 4, 5, 12, 24, 26, 30
HOME SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASSES
13. THEO Home School Classes -- Plano
14. Christian Cottage Prep -- Fort Worth
15. Christian Educators Resource Center -- Rowlett
16. Cooke County Cotillion for Home Schooled Teens -- Gainesville
17. Creative Arts in Action -- Watauga
18. Eastfield College -- Mesquite
19. Enrichment Classes, Inc. -- Lewisville
20. Faith Christian Academy -- McKinney
21. Fabulous Fridays -- Little Elm
22. Home Educators Resource -- Lewisville
23. Homeschoolers East Co-Op Classes -- East Dallas
24. Homeschool Heritage Domus Schola -- Keller
25. Legacy Home School Enrichment Program at First Baptist Euless -- Euless
26. Homeschool Theater Classes at PFAmily Arts --- Plano
27. Tarrant County College -- High School Math Classes
28. Venture Home School Classes -- Colleyville
29. YMCA/Irving Home School Classes -- Irving
BOOK SALES & HOME SCHOOL BOOK STORES
30. Library Used Book Sales in North Texas
Wichita Falls – October 4
Denton – October 11
Euless – October 11-12
Grand Prairie – October 15-19
Arlington – October 22-25 (Big Sale)
Granbury – October 23-26
31. Christian Educators Resource Center -- Rowlett
32. Creative Arts in Action -- Watauga
33. Home Educators Resource -- Lewisville
NATURE CENTERS & OUTDOOR PROGRAMS/CAMPS
34. Camp Tonkawa (Day Camps and Outdoor Education) -- Collinsville
Attn: Boy Scout Troops
35. Dallas Arboretum -- Dallas
36. Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge Programs
37. Fossil Rim
Fossil Dig Class & Tour -- September 8
38. Haven's Horses (Horsemanship & Outdoor Education)-- Keller
39. Heard Museum Homeschool Classes – McKinney
40. Heritage Farmstead Museum -- Plano
41. Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch -- Pilot Point
42. Texas Discovery Gardens -- Dallas
43. Texas Parks and Wildlife Programs -- State Parks in North Texas
PERFORMING ARTS
44. Performances at Casa Manana Children’s Playhouse --Fort Worth
Sleeping Beauty -- September 26 - October 12
45. Performances at CATS -- Arlington
Cinderella – October 3-12
46. Cottage Theater – Creative Arts in Action -- Watauga
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – November 21-24
The Sound of Music – February 27 - March 2 (2009)
47. Theater Performances at Artisan Center Theater -- Hurst
Belles on Their Toes – September 19 - October 11
Puss in Boots (Children's Peformance) - Sept 20 - Oct 11
48. Performances at Bass Performance Hall -- Fort Worth
49. Dallas Children’s Theater -- Dallas
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse - September 19 - October 26
50. Plano Children’s Theater -- Plano
A Thousand Cranes - October 10-18
51. Texas Ballet Theater Performances -- Special Homeschool Pricing -- Dallas/Ft. Worth
Mozart's Requiem - October 18 (Bass Hall)
The Nutcracker - December 12 (Bass Hall)
The Nutcracker - December 23-28 (Fair Park Music Hall)
Swan Lake - February 14 (Majestic Theater)
Swan Lake - February 21 (Bass Hall)
Cleopatra - March 28 (Bass Hall)
52. Home School Discount Tickets to Dallas Theater Performances
ART MUSEUMS
53. Amon Carter Museum Exhibits – Fort Worth
54. Dallas Museum of Art Exhibits -- Dallas
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs - Opens Oct 3
55. Kimball Art Museum Exhibit -- Fort Worth
The Impressionists - Through November 2
56. Museum of Nature & Science -- Dallas
Your Incredible Body -- Opens September 20
57. Museum of Science & History -- Fort Worth
58. Nasher Sculpture Center -- Dallas
IMAX/OMNI THEATERS
59. Shows at the Dallas Imax Theatre -- Museum of Science and Nature
60. Shows at the Fort Worth Omni Theater -- Ft. Worth Museum of Science & History
HISTORICAL PROGRAMS
61. Programs at Log Cabin Village -- Fort Worth
62. Dallas Heritage Village -- Dallas
SCIENCE EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
63. Star Parties at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
HOME SCHOOL SPORTS/PE PROGRAMS
64. Homeschool Swim -- The Colony Aquatic Park
65. Christian Martial Arts -- Bedford
66. Dallas Thunder Homeschool Basketball Organization -- Registration Open
67. Elite Track Club/Cross Country Program for Home Schoolers
68. Home School Athletic Association
69. THESA Riders Home School Sports Association
70. Hulcy Home School PE Classes -- Richardson
71. Home School PE Classes -- Velocity Sports in Highland Park
72. Home School PE Classes -- Velocity Sports in Southlake
73. Home School Fencing Classes -- Fencing Institute of Texas -- Farmers Branch
74. Pop-In Playtime -- Pump It Up of Grapevine -- Grapevine
75. Tae Kwondo for Home Schoolers -- Plano
SUPPORT GROUP ANNOUNCEMENTS
76. Smoothing the Way Meetings in North Texas
77. Arlington Association Home Educators (AAHE) -- Arlington
78. Denton County Christian Home School Association -- Denton
79. How Now Homeschooling -- Plano/Frisco/Allen/McKinney area
80. Keller 4H Club Meetings -- Keller
81. Lewisville Area Speech and Debate Club -- Lewisville
82. North Irving Christian Home Educators -- Irving
83. Park Day Drama Club -- Plano
84. Ready to Answer Speech and Debate -- Decatur
85. SALT Co-Op -- DeSoto
86. Homeschoolers Offering Moms Encouragement (HOME) -- Flower Mound
COLLEGE PREP
87. SAT Test Dates
88. SAT Prep Classes with Jean Burk -- Across North Texas
Grapevine - October 3 & 4
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HOMESCHOOLERS
89. Baylor and Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) Scholarship -- Deadline December 1, 2008
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
90. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Home School Students in 21 Counties -- American Cancer Society
91. Learn to Laugh in Another Language: Be a Host Family for a Foreign-Exchange Student -- INTO EdVENTURES
92. Homeschool Volunteers Needed to Deliver Hot Meals -- Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County
93. Volunteers Needed to Serve Meals at The Stewpot -- Dallas -- The Stewpot
OTHER EVENTS BY DATE
94. Tutoring/Group Lessons Available in Various Subject Areas
95.