Field trips, classes & more, Oh my!

Dear Homeschool Families,
I am in the midst of planning for field trips, classes and activities for The HS Gathering. It would be helpful for me to know a few things first. I appreciate you taking the time to give me some feedback and letting me know if you are available to help in any way.
Thank you & God bless!
Tika Weeks
The HS Gathering

1. Would your family attend a field trip to the Oregon Caves this spring?
2. If so, which program would you prefer to attend (follow links for more info):
   Geology: Our Changing Earth, 3rd-5th grades or
   Watersheds: Through the Mountain and to the Valley, 6th-8th grades
3. Would your family be interested in a field trip of:
   a local television or radio station?
   Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport & a historic KC-97 Stratofreighter?
   Medford's National Weather Service station?
   Jackson County Library?
4. Would your family be interested in a 4-week science class on chimpanzees, leading up the the release of DisneyNature's Chimpanzee movie in April? Read more here.
5. Would your family (especially your daughters) be interested in classes on:
   basic sewing?
   gardening?
   cooking?
    
6. What does your family look for in regards to FAMILY ACTIVITIES within the homeschool community? Where do you find these opportunities?
7. Are you interested in a book or curriculum swap in February (can't wait for the Used Curr sale in June?) or a one-time "FOR SALE" bulletin going out the the homeschool community?

Any additional thoughts, ideas, or suggestions for HSG are greatly appreciated! Thank you!!!

Think Tank Kids

NERF MORNING!


10 - 12:15

Thursday, December 29th

Just $5.00!

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... Soft Air Dart Battles! Pizza and Play

Saturday, December 31th 7 - 1am: Cost: $25

New years Eve Nerf NIGHT!

7 - 1 AM



Come join us for our new Pizza and PlayTM Night!



Cost: $25 per player pre-registartion by December 28th or $35 at the door (cash or check) *registrations are non-refundable



Register: Send an email to william@hennesproductions.com and you will need to fill out a wavier.



Parents take advantage of this for a date night and ring in the new year in while the kiddos enjoy a night of Nerf and Pizza! What a great idea!



Players should bring their own Nerf (or other soft air dart) gun. All ammo will be provided, so please do not bring your own ammo. If you do not have a Nerf gun, we will do have a few for you to borrow.



Safety glasses/goggles! Please bring a pair and if you do not have any, we do have a limited number for borrowing.

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Holiday CAMPS

19th – 23rd

26th - 30th

Ages 4.5 and up!





Why do the same old camps this holiday season? Think Tank Kids is offering something MORE exciting! MORE fun! Our camps offer a mix of fun science with our popular robot gladiator along with the exercise of our soft air dart battles! Who can want more? Well just in case we are throwing in our NASA rocket classes and tumbling and trampoline to top the adventure off.



Pre-registration is required! Registration deadline is December 16th



Register: Send an email to william@hennesproductions.com with week, A or B or both A and B blocks. Names of participants.



Activities will included

Soft Air Dart Battles

Tumbling

Gladiator Robots!

Rocket building and more!

Animation



Pricing

Block A only for week $45 or $15 per day (Block A)

Block B only for the week $65 or $20 per day (Block B)

Both Block A and B for the week $99 or $35 per day (Block A and B)See More

think tank kids online

Medford's Parks & Rec Winter/Spring Program

Swimming, soccer, basketball, tennis, football, golf...
Medford's Parks & Rec Winter/Spring Program is now available!

http://www.ci.medford.or.us/SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=6

New Year's Eve Ball

This Saturday from 8-12pm at the Evergreen Ballroom we will be hosting a New Year's Eve Ball so dust off your best suit or dress, put together a plate of goodies and come join us for an evening of Colonial and ballroom dance!

New Year's Eve Ball

Saturday, December 31, 2011, 8pm – 12am
Ring in the New Year with the Liberty Tree Dancers and all your dancing friends. Dance to a mix of Ballroom and Colonial Tunes from 8:00 PM until Midnight.

$10 per family or $5 per person in advance (see below)
$15 per family or $7 per person at door

Send name and payment to:
Lori Vorgang
2951 Chancery Circle
Medford, OR 97504

For more information you can check their website
email gaitedgardens@embarqmail.com
or call 541-826-9405

Evergreen Ballroom
6088 Crater Lake Ave
Central Point, Oregon

Prayer Request for local hs family

This prayer request came in for a local homeschool mom:

"I have a prayer request for a family in our homeschool community.  My sweet friend "L."  has seven children and still homeschools four of them.  They are an absolutely amazing family who is in need at this time.  Her husband left the family in July without any financial support.  She has been actively looking for work but has no income.  My husband is going to talk with both of our pastors soon to discuss the possibility of setting up a fund for them.  I’ll share more details later.  In the meantime, please keep them in prayer for their needs to continue being met and protection.  The Lord has miraculously provided for them even without income.  This time of year is so difficult for those suffering."

Thank you for your prayers for this family!

OR Shakespeare Festival: 2012 Family Day Offerings

OR Shakespeare Festival: 2012 Family Day Offerings

http://www.osfashland.org/plays/familyday.aspx

Grab the gang and come see a show! Kids age 6 and older are encouraged to round up their parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles for a fun outing to the theatre.


Sunday, March 4, 1:30 p.m. - Romeo and Juliet
Sunday, April 1, 1:30 p.m. - The White Snake
Sunday, May 6, 1:30 p.m. - Animal Crackers
Tuesday, August 28, 8:00 p.m. - As You Like It

Tickets for Family Day performances are only $15, and include a pre-show introduction to the play in Carpenter Hall. A Family Day party must include a minimum of one adult and one youth (age 6-17).

Is this show appropriate for my kids? Please view our age recommendations.

To order tickets, call (541) 482-4331 or (800) 219-8161 or stop by the Box Office at 15 S. Pioneer Street in Ashland.

The December HS Gathering

Please join me for the last HS Gathering of the year!

The December HS Gathering
"Merry Christmas"

Friday, December 9th at 6pm
at 300 Lynnwood Ave in Medford

Homeschool Mamas,
All year long you have been tending to your home and family. Christmas time is no exception! Please join me for dinner and dessert~ my gift to you!

Please RSVP to Tika Weeks by December 7th.
hsgathering@gmail.com

Christian Music Skate Night 12/1

ROLLER SKATING
Time to get a group together again to qualify for the
discounted rate of $3/skater. See info below and to
RSVP asap!
Christian Music Night-First Thursday of the Month-
Thursday Dec 1 from 6:30-8:30. Admission is $6.00
which includes quad skate rental with inline rental

at $2.25. You have to have cash in hand at 6:15 pm to
pay and enter as a group. I need to get a head count
and put in a reservation in order to get a discount.
Call and let me know how many skaters you have
that will be there Thursday night, Dec. 1st. Call Marti
Hill at 541-879-1600.

JCHE Ski School

SKI SCHOOL SIGN-UP:

Registration forms for Ski School are now available via email, or as a printable download from the JCHE yahoo group page.

The dates for Ski School are: Jan. 13, 20, 27, and Feb. 3rd for the 4 Weeks program. The 6 weeks program includes Feb. 10th and 17th.

The costs are as follows:

4 WEEKS:
Lessons only (for Season Pass holders) $36
Lift tickets and Lesson for students $76
Adult lift tickets (no lesson) $76
Student Rentals $44
Adult Rentals $48
Helmet Rental (adult or student) $16
Breakage Insurance $4

6 WEEKS:
Lessons only (for Season Pass holders) $54
Lift tickets and Lesson for students $114
Adult lift tickets $114
Student rentals $66
Adult rentals $72
Helmet rental (adult or student) $24
Breakage Insurance $6

NEW GUIDELINES FOR SKI SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS:
Students may apply for one of two categories:
1) Financial Need—Completed applications, with a copy of the family’s most recent tax return MUST be submitted no later than Friday, December 23, 2011.
2) Artwork Competition—Completed applications, without any tax forms must be submitted no later than 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2011 to enter the competition. Please DO NOT wait until Sign-Up night to enter the competition for a scholarship. Students who did not submit an application by the deadline WILL NOT be allowed to submit their artwork. The student’s artwork must be original and small enough for them to carry. They may submit paintings, poetry, music (bring a CD player), video (bring a portable DVD player), drawings, or a short story. The theme for the Artwork Competition is from Job 37:6, "For He says to the snow, ‘Be on the earth...’ "
The Artwork Competition Scholarship rules have changed, so please read all the information above for
this scholarship. To get a Ski School Scholarship application, please email to Leslie at siliona97501@yahoo.com.

JCHE HISTORY DAY IS COMING!!

JCHE HISTORY DAY IS COMING!!


Mark your calendars for February 24th for a JCHE History Day! This year we will focus on the history of World War 1. Do you know if you had any family members who fought in “The Great War” ? Maybe there was a great-grandfather or great uncle. Do some digging into your family history and family stories and we will be having a time to share/display your discoveries as well as learning more about the war. As always, we will share lunch, it will be free to JCHE members, with a small fee for non-members, and learn a lot of great facts! More information will come soon. If you have any memorabilia or would like to help in any way, contact Therese at therese@jchenews.org or Leslie at siliona97501@yahoo.com.

Think Tank Kids! December Events

Soft Air Dart Battles! Pizza and Play™ Night

• Sat, Dec 3rd 6 - 9pm cost: $15
• Friday, Dec 16th 6 - 9pm Cost: $15

Come join us for our new Pizza and Play™ Night!

Cost: $15 per player pre-registartion or $17 at the door (cash or check)
Register: Send an email to williamhennes@charter.net

Parents take advantage of this for a date night and get some of that last minute holiday
shopping in while the players enjoys Nerf and Pizza! What a great idea!
Players should bring their own Nerf (or other soft air dart) gun. All ammo will be
provided, so please do not bring your own ammo. If you do not have a Nerf gun, we
will do have a few for you to borrow.
Safety glasses/goggles! Please bring a pair and if you do not have any, we do have a
limited number for borrowing.

Holiday CAMPS

19th – 23rd
26th - 30th

Ages 5 and up!
Why do the same old camps this holiday season? Think Tank Kids is offering
something MORE exciting! MORE fun! Our camps offer a mix of fun science with our
popular robot gladiator along with the exercise of our soft air dart battles! Who can
want more? Well just in case we are throwing in our NASA rocket classes and some
tumbling and trampoline to top the adventure off.
Pre-registration is required!

Register: Send an email to williamhennes@charter.net with week, A or B or both 
A and B blocks. Names of participants.


Activities will included
• Soft Air Dart Battles
• Tumbling
• Gladiator Robots!
• Rocket building and more!

Pricing
Block A only for week $55
Block B only for the week $55
Both Block A and B for the week $99
***See website for schedule of activities***

Music Lessons at Special Rate for Homeschoolers

Grand Opening Special: two free trial lessons, and a discounted rate of only $55 per month to all Homeschool parents and students that sign up, now through February.


If you're interested, you can request more information through at http://www.roguemusiclessons.com/

Or  contact Zachary Sprunger:

Phone: 541-292-4247

Email: LocalLessons@Gmail.com

December activities?

If you have any December activities that you would like to share, please email
me at hsgathering@gmail.com. Thanks!

New Page Added: HSG Favorites for the Homeschool Family

Something new for HSG families!


Introducing.... HSG Favorites for the Homeschool family!

Books, movies, and more~ specifically screened and reviewed with the conservative Christian homeschooler in mind.



First review is on a pbs documentary, good for the whole family:)

The Elves and the Shoemaker 11/30

 ACT QUICKLY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS $3 PRICE!
A group of 15+ is being organized to take advantage of this price. If you are interested, please contact Jana Harvey at j71harvey@gmail.com or call 541-890-7717 before 11/17.

NOVEMBER HS GATHERING CANCELLED!

Sorry for the short notice, but tonight's HS Gathering has been cancelled.

The November HS Gathering~ Craft Night!

The November HS Gathering

6-9pm on Monday, November 14th
at 300 Lynnwood Ave in Medford

HS Moms,
Please join us for food, fun & fellowship at the HS Gathering! Bring a snack to share and friend! Everything else will be provided:)

November's theme~ Craft Night!

Please email Tika Weeks at hsgathering@gmail.com to let me know your coming!

JCHE Monthly Meeting & Kids' Activity 11/15

THE JCHE MONTHLY MEETINGS HAVE RETURNED ! The meetings will still be on the 3rd


Tuesday of the month (Sept. - Nov. and Jan. - April), at West Main Church of Christ, 1701 West Main St.,

Medford at 7:00 pm. Each month will offer something special for new home schoolers and veterans

alike. THE MEETING THIS MONTH IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH. We will start with a short

business meeting, and then a newcomers time. After that parents can join their children and have a

time of fellowship.

NOVEMBER MEETING KIDS ACTIVITY:

Come for a mini-history presentation about Squanto and Native American culture during the November

meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 15th at West Main Church of Christ at 1701 W. Main St. in Medford. This

activity for the children (and adults too!) will not only focus on an important historical figure, but we

will also play a game about thankfulness for people in our lives. Please call Leslie at 541-944-8535 to

let her know how many children to expect. Children do not need to bring supplies, they will be provided.

Mark your calendars for JCHE History Day 2/24

JCHE HISTORY DAY IS COMING!!

Mark your calendars for February 24th for a JCHE History Day! This year we will focus on the history of

World War 1. Do you know if you had any family members who fought in “The Great War” ? Maybe there

was a great-grandfather or great uncle. Do some digging into your family history and family stories and we

will be having a time to share/display your discoveries as well as learning more about the war. As always,

we will share lunch, it will be free to JCHE members, with a small fee for non-members, and learn a lot of

great facts! More information will come soon. If you have any memorabilia or would like to help in any

way, contact Therese at therese@jchenews.org or Leslie at siliona97501@yahoo.com.

Fundraisers for Sarah Armstrong

FUNDRAISER #1 FOR

SARAH ARMSTRONG

The “Lighthouse Speech and Debate Club” (this is a

homeschool group) is hosting a benefit fundraiser

for Sarah Armstrong, a long time home school mom

of 4 boys. She has been fighting for her life, in the

battle against cancer. This has created some financial

hardships. We as a Christian club and body want to

come alongside her in the fight. So we are hosting a

performance night. There will be a raffle(s) (hoping to

get things donated from the community), local musicians,

skits and more. This be held at CORNERSTONE

CHRISTIAN CHURCH on November 11, 2011 at 7:00

p.m. We are acting in faith that we will have a packed

event. We have printed over 1,000 tickets to sell. The

cost is $3.00 (which includes 1 raffle ticket). 10 and

under are free. Extra raffle tickets are 2.00 each. Our

businesses that have donated so far are: Rooster’s

Restaurant, Good Bean Coffee Co., Bear Creek Golf,

R & D Sandwiches, Cold Stone Ice Cream. Please

pray for this event, that it will truly be a blessing for

this family. Pray that we are blessed with an outpouring

of people who are moved to donate and come

alongside us. For more information contact Kerrie at

k.j.cochran05@gmail.com.

FUNDRAISER #2 FOR


SARAH ARMSTRONG

The Hope for Sarah Benefit: Dinner * Auction * Concert

will be held on Saturday, November 19 at the Senior

Center on 520 E. River Street in Cave Junction. A pasta

entree, fresh salad, and garlic bread will be served at

5:30. Purchase dinner tickets in advance for $12 each,

which are also good for door prizes at the event.

You do not need to attend the dinner to attend the

event. After dinner there will be a live auction, which

will include many nice art pieces, antiques and more. In

addition, raffle tickets will be sold for a quilt and there

will be a silent auction. Sarah’s sister Libby Goines and

Tim & Michelle will perform in concert after the auction,

and desserts will be on sale individually.

All proceeds will go toward the Armstrong family to


support medical expenses. This event is a labor of love

of the Takilma Bible Church and friends and family

of Sarah. Contact Starlite Robinson 541-592-2517 or

Bobbie Blakely 541-592-2813 for more information,

to donate time or auction items, or to purchase a dinner

ticket or raffle tickets for the quilt. Dinner tickets

may also be purchased in Cave Junction at Dillon’s

Nursery and Treehouse Florist & Gifts.

November classes & activities from ThinkTank Kids

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THEIR WEBSITE:

http://www.thinktankkidsonline.com/

CLASSES:

Rocket Balloon Staging
12:45 - 2:10
Thursday November 10 or 17
Cost: $20 per class

About: Traveling into outer space takes enormous amounts of energy. This activity is a simple demonstration of rocket staging that Johann Schmidlap first proposed in the 16th century. when lower stage has exhausted its load of propellants, the entire stage drops away, making the upper stages more efficient in reaching higher altitudes.

Objective: To Demonstrate how rockets can achieve greater altitudes by using the technology of staging.
Description: This experiment simulates a multistage rocket launch by using two inflated balloons.
Register: Send an email to williamhennes@charter.net

Skills and Standards Taught
• Science as Inquiry
• Physical Science - Position and motion of objects
 • Science and Technology - Abilities of technological design

• Observing
• Measuring
• Collecting data
• Inferring
• Making models
• Investigating

Robot Gladiators!
Get ready to build and battle in the arena! SMASH! ENGINEER! BATTLE! SMASH SOME MORE! Kids will add objects, armor, power supplies, weapons and more to their car. Kids will learn and use basic physics principles, basic electronic, and basic engineering theory to build a robot gladiator and enter in the ring to battle it out! Who's engineering will reign supreme!
3:20 - 5:00
Thursday November 17 or Friday November 18
Cost: $20 per class

Skills and Standards Taught
• Science as Inquiry
• Physical Science - Position and motion of objects
• Unifying Concepts and Processes - Change, constancy, and measurement
• Observing
• Communicating
• Collecting data
• Inferring
• Making models
• Interpreting Data
• Controlling Variables
• Investigating
• Mathematics as Problem Solving
• Mathematics as Communicating
• Mathematics as Reasoning
• Measurement
• Statistics and Probability
• Patterns and Relationships

Register: Send an email to williamhennes@charter.net

ACTIVITIES:

Soft Air Dart Battles!

• Friday, November 11 7 - 9pm
• Friday, November 18 Team Night! 7 - 9pm
Cost: $10 per player (cash or check)

Finally, a place to battle it out with Nerf (or other soft air dart) gun in a fun 4000 sq foot safe environment! Players will have fun playing capture the flag, medic, and other great team oriented games and get exercise at the same time. Parents take advantage of this for a date night!

Players should bring their own Nerf (or other soft air dart) gun. All ammo will be provided, so please do not bring your own ammo. If you do not have a Nerf gun, we will do have a few for you to borrow.

Safety glasses/goggles! Please bring a pair and if you do not have any, we do have a limited number for borrowing.

What is team night?
Team night is a more serious night of Nerf. The rules are more strict and play is much more intense. We allow modified Tag guns into play(with prior inspection).

How do get on a team or form a team?
You can show up on team night as an orphan, meaning you do not have a team. We can put you on one. Or if we have a number of orphans, they may form their own team. If you wish to form your own team, here are the things you need to know.

Teams need to consist of 4 - 8 players
• Each team needs to have a name
• Each team needs their own flag to be used in games.
• We need to receive the list of players on the team for official registration via email.
• Each team needs a captain that is responsible for communicating with the rest of their team.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES!
Robot Gladiators

We have a new birthday party! We are now offering a Robot Gladiator birthday party!
This party features our popular Robot Gladiators. Kids will assemble parts on to our robot RC cars and battle it out in our custom arena. Permission slips need to be signed by each player and parent or legal guardian. 60 minutes of activity and 30 minutes in the party area

$120 for up to 10 children

Soft Air Dart Battles

This party features our popular Soft Air Darts. Kids battle it out on in the arena with Nerf weapons. We provide Staff, tables, chairs, table cloth and Nerf weapons, ammo and safety goggles. Permission slips
need to be signed by each player and parent or legal guardian. 90 minutes of activity and 30 minutes in the party area

$120 for up to 13 children
$180 for 14 to 20 children
$250 for 21 to 30 children

CAMPS:
Veterans Day Kids' Day!
Ages 5 and up!
We are offering a kids day camp on the 11th of November. 9 - 5pm. $40 for the day or $25 for half day, 9 – 1 or 1 - 5 We will provide snacks, kiddos will need to bring their lunch.
Pre-registration is required!
Register: Send an email to williamhennes@charter.net

Activities will include:
• Obstacle course
• Soft Air Dart Battles
• Soccer
• Kick ball
• Tumbling
• Gladiator Robots!
• Rocket building and more!

Black Friday Kids' Day!
Ages 5 and up!
We are offering a kids day camp on the 25th of November. 9 - 5pm. $40 for the day or $25 for half day, 9 – 1 or 1 - 5 We will provide snacks, kiddos will need to bring their lunch.
Pre-registration is required!
Register: Send an email to williamhennes@charter.net

Activities will include:
• Obstacle course
• Soft Air Dart Battles
• Soccer
• Kick ball
• Tumbling
• Gladiator Robots!
• Rocket building and more!

We will be offering Awesome holiday camps in December and a special Kids Night Out on December 16th. Check out our website for details.

A new support group for moms of kids with special needs--spread the word!

Studio Roxander's The Nutcracker 12/17 & 18

Adults: $20, $16, $14. Children/Seniors: $16, $12, $10

Reserved seating tickets are available online, by phone and at

Studio Roxander

1221 Court Street

Medford, Oregon

(541) 773-7272

Click here for Today's Box Office Hours

For more information about the Nutcracker, future auditions,

or to get involved, please visit us online or call (541) 773-7272.

http://www.studioroxander.com/

ORDER TICKETS NOW!

Nutcracker

Dec 17/11 to Dec 18/11 Studio Roxander's 2nd Annual production of "The Nutcracker" with music by Peter Ilyitch Ischaikovsky and choreography by David and Elyse Roxander.

MORE November Happenings you don't want to miss!

Welcome to the website for The HS Gathering! If you have not visited our site before, I hope that you will find it to be a helpful resource for your homeschool family. Classes, field trips, performances & more~ I will do my best to keep you up to date on these things and more! If you have any questions or items to share with the homeschool community, please be sure to email me at hsgathering@gmail.com.

Click any of the links below to find out more information and details.

Up and Coming for HSG families
11/1~ Rogue Opera's "Pinocchio" performance for homeschoolers
Thank you to all of you (SO MANY!!!) who attended today's opera performance of Pinocchio! It was wonderful and the Rogue Opera troupe had lovely things to say about having us as their audience! Thank you ♥ HSG

11/3~ Christian Music Skate Night
11/3~ Grants Pass' TEACH homeschool meeting
11/5~ Colonial Dancing
11/11~ Speak For Life Benefit Event
11/14~ The November HS Gathering
11/15~ JCHE homeschool meeting
11/18~ Shoestring Productions' FREE Presentation Night
11/19~ FREE Family Dance Night at the Evergreen Ballroom

Coming Soon
12/10&11~ Annual Christmas Choir Concert
12/17&18~ Studio Roxander's Performance of the Nutcracker

NOTE: Make sure to get all our updates by entering your email address in the FOLLOW BY EMAIL box to the right of this post!

Colonial Dancing

Colonial Dancing

Saturday November 5th, 2011
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

(This event repeats every month on the first Saturday.)

Location: Evergreen Ballroom, White City

Street: 6088 Crater Lake Ave.

City State Zip: Central Point, OR 97502



Notes:

Come join us for an evening of community Colonial dancing! All you need to know is your right from your left and be able to walk! It is really that easy! Every dance and move is explained in detail before you begin.

Come as a family or make it your 'date night' - all ages welcome!



P.S. - The address for Evergreen Ballroom is in Central Point but in actuality it is in White City on Crater Lake Ave. that runs parallel to Hwy 62

Annual Christmas Choir Concert--Free

Annual Christmas Choir Concert--Free
Time: Saturday, December 10 at 7:00pm - December 11 at 7:00pm
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Location: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 2305 Taylor Rd.
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TWO Christmas Choir Concerts: Saturday Dec 10th 7-9pm Sunday December 11th 7-9pm
Doors open at 6:15pm
PURPOSE: To celebrate Christ's birth through music! Full choir accompanied by select orchestra instruments, organ and piano. Public welcome, including children over age 8. There is no cost. Due to high demand, we will host TWO performances (we should be able to fit everyone now). The seats fill up fast, we recommend coming a half hour early. The performances are the same, so just plan on attending one. :)
ATTIRE: Sunday dress isn't required, but is appropriate (Men in button shirts and slacks/suit and tie, women in dresses/skirts).
PROGRAM: We'll be performing classic pieces like selections from Handel's Messiah to new arrangements of traditional Christmas music. Part of the program includes audience participation--group singing timeless Christmas music.

FREE Family Dance Night at the Evergreen Ballroom

Family Dance--FREE

Time Saturday, November 19 · 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Location: The Evergreen Ballroom

Old Fashioned Community Dance! Free Family-Welcoming event Normal cost for a ballroom class at Evergreen is $5 a person, but waived this year through HS Ballroom Teams sponsorship!

Watch three dancing teams perform (the PreTeen, Teen and Colonial Dancers), learn a colonial dance and some ballroom basic steps, and then practice and have fun during open dancing.

Refreshments provided!

Shoestring Productions' FREE Presentation!

Shoestring Productions Theatrical Troupe presents

A FREE Presentation Night!

Friday, November 18th at 7:00 p.m.

Cornerstone Christian Church

608 Bartlett Street, Medford

Come see what our young performers are learning

in the study of Drama and Theater.

Buy raffle tickets for prizes to benefit Shoestring Productions

2/$1.00 OR 10/$4.00

Snacks will be available for .25 each!

Admittance: FREE!

The HS Gathering~ November Updates

Welcome to the website for The HS Gathering! If you have not visited our site before, I hope that you will find it to be a helpful resource for your homeschool family. Classes, field trips, performances & more~ I will do my best to keep you up to date on these things and more! If you have any questions or items to share with the homeschool community, please be sure to email me at hsgathering@gmail.com.

Click any of the links below to find out more information and details.

Up & Coming for HSG families
10/30~
11/1~   Rogue Opera's "Pinocchio" performance for homeschoolers
11/3~   Christian Music Skate Night
11/3~   Grants Pass' TEACH homeschool meeting
11/11~ Speak For Life Benefit Event
11/14~ The November HS Gathering
11/15~ JCHE homeschool meeting

NOTE: Make sure to get all our updates by entering your email address in the FOLLOW BY EMAIL box to the right of this post!

The November HS Gathering

The November HS Gathering
6-9pm on Monday, November 14th
at 300 Lynnwood Ave in Medford

HS Moms,
Please join us for food, fun & fellowship at the HS Gathering!

Theme to be announced soon:)

Please email Tika Weeks at hsgathering@gmail.com to let me know your coming!

TEACH meeting in Grants Pass

November TEACH Meeting meets @ River Valley Community Church




This month's meeting will feature a presentation by Joyce Herzog a noted homeschool speaker and long time educator. She will be answering questions via Skype after we view the presentation. Here's her topic.



Learn to Teach and Engage ALL Ages in Learning!

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We'll meet at River Valley Community Church, Family Center A, 405 NE 6th Street , Grants Pass.



7:30 PM on Thursday November 3rd.



Bring a friend and pass it on!

Speak For Life~ A Benefit for Sarah Armstrong

Speak for Life~ A Benefit for Sarah Armstrong
Time: Friday, November 11 · 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Location: Cornerstone Christian Church Medford
Cost: $3.00 includes admission and 1 raffle ticket
Brought to you by: Lighthouse Speech and Debate Club
"We are a local homeschool speech group that is hosting a benefit fund raiser. This is to help a wonderful Christian homeschooling family. Sarah has been fighting for her life against cancer. The medical expenses have overwhelmed them.

We are putting on a speech event in which there will be raffles, local musicians to perform, along with our own speech kids showing their talents they have learned while competing in the NCFCA and STOA tournaments.

You can buy tickets in advance by means of any of your Lighthouse Speech Friends."

ThinkTank Kids Soft Air Dart Battles & PE classes

SOFT AIR DART BATTLES (NERF)
A kids night out (or—if you will—a parents night out)! Battle Nerf action in a fun and safe environment.
Friday, October 21st, 7-9pm • $10 per player.
For more information on any program http://www.thinktankkidsonline.com/

WE NOW HAVE TEAMS ! Are you interested in forming a team for Soft Air Dart Battles? No problem! Here are few of the details you need to know.
• Teams need to consist of 4 - 8 players
• Each team needs to have a name
• Each team needs their own flag to be used in games.
• We need to receive the list of players on the team for official registration via email.
• Each team needs a captain that is responsible for communicating with the rest of their team.
• Cost: $10 per team player plus $10 Team reg fee.
NEXT TEAM NIGHT is Saturday, October 8th is Team Night! 6 - 8pm. This will be a tournament style play. The wining team will receive a pass for a team soft air dart pizza party!

HOME SCHOOL FALL PE
This class is designed to keep the children moving and get that heart rate up. We will be playing indoor soccer, obstacle courses, tumbling, soft air dart battles and more! Tuesdays and/or Thurs 2:15-3:15 For more information on any program http://www.thinktankkidsonline.com/

Christian Music Skate Night 11/3

Time Thursday, November 3rd · 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location Roller Odyssey 2425 S. Pacific Highway Medford, Oregon
RSVP to Connie Ivey connie@thebowrange.com

Christian Music Night First Thursday of the Month Thursdays Oct 6, Nov 3, & Dec 1 6:30-8:30 Admission $6.00 Includes Quad Skate Rental Inline Rental $2.25 Can call for a group rate. Please RSVP to be included. 30 plus people gets us a $3 discount. Then it is only $3 for our families to skate together! http://rollerodyssey.com/fall2011schedule.html

JCHE Meeting Tuesday 1018

THE JCHE MONTHLY MEETINGS HAVE RETURNED!
The meetings will still be on the 3rd Tuesday of the month (Sept. - Nov. and Jan. - April), at West Main Church of Christ, 1701 West Main St., Medford at 7:00 pm. Each month will offer something special for new home schoolers and veterans alike.

THE MEETING THIS MONTH IS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18TH. We will start with a short business, meeting, and then a newcomers time. After that parents can join their children and have a time of fellowship.

OCTOBER MEETING PLANS FOR CHILDREN: The leaf fairy from September has put away her leaves and now has gone crazy over apples! Bring your children for the 3rd Tuesday JCHE meeting on October 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room at West Main Church of Christ at 1701 W. Main in Medford for fun with apples. There will be fun apple projects, some apple games, and we are even going to make apple butter! Please bring a small container for each of the children attending so they can take some apple butter home. There’s no cost for this fun event, but it would be great if you could call Leslie at 541-944-8535 to let her know how many children to expect.

HSG~ Rogue Opera's "Pinocchio" performance 11/1

Don't miss the Rogue Opera performance of Pinocchio on 11/1! Register now to save your spot!

ROGUE OPERA: OPERA IN THE SCHOOLS PRESENTS “PINOCCHIO”


As part of the Rogue Opera’s 26th season of Opera in the Schools, featuring a production of Pinocchio
by John Davies. This original rendition of the beloved folk tale encourages children to tell the truth to
adults they trust, while exposing them to the works from the operas of Mozart, Donizetti, Offenbach and Pergolesi. Our protagonist, Pinocchio is persuaded to skip school and meet with the evil puppeteer, Dr.Dulcamara. When Dr. Dulcamara flies into a fit of rage, Pinocchio escapes and returns home, where he asks for his father’s forgiveness. With the help of his father and the authorities, Pinocchio runs the bad guys out of town.

Homeschool families are invited to a Tuesday, November 1st performance at 10am at West Main Church of Christ, Medford . The performance is sponsored by JCHE and is free! We are just asking for a free will offering.

To RSVP for this performance, please email Tika Weeks at hsgathering@gmail.com with your first and
last name, phone number and number attending.

OSU Extension Services "Kids & Bugs" 10/15

OSU Extension Services, Bear Creek Watershed Council, & Bear Creek Watershed Education Partners

Presents:

Kids & Bugs



Learn about our local watershed.

Discover the wonderful world of aquatic bugs in the streams of Bear Creek Park.

FREE event encouraging youth grades 4 and 5 to attend.

No experience needed.

Stream sampling, , exploration, instruction, and MORE!

Saturday October 15, 2011

8:45am – 11:45 pm

Bear Creek Park – Medford



Meet at Bear Creek Park, near Skate Park off Highland Dr.

From I-5 take exit 27 past Barnett Rd.,

then straight on Highland Dr. and take first left.

Pickup at 11:45pm at same location at Bear Creek Park.

This is a FREE EVENT!

To reserve a space, please phone or email:

In English: 541-840-1810

In Spanish: 541-690-5830

OR coordinator@bearcreek-watershed.org

Registration will occur at event.

Parent or guardian must be present to register.



Breakfast, snack, and field equipment supplied.

Bring footwear and clothes to get wet.

ThinkTank Fall Classes & Activities

SOFT AIR DART

BATTLES (NERFTM)

A kids night out (or—if you will—a parents night out)!

Battle Nerf action in a fun and safe environment. Friday,

October 21st, 7-9pm • $10 per player. For more information

on any program www.thinktankkidsonline.com

WE NOW HAVE TEAMS ! Are you interested in forming a

team for Soft Air Dart Battles? No problem! Here are few

of the details you need to know.

• Teams need to consist of 4 - 8 players

• Each team needs to have a name

• Each team needs their own flag to be used in games.

• We need to receive the list of players on the team for

official registration via email.

• Each team needs a captain that is responsible for communicating

with the rest of their team.

• Cost: $10 per team player plus $10 Team reg fee.

NEXT TEAM NIGHT is Saturday, October 8th is Team

Night! 6 - 8pm. This will be a tournament style play.

The wining team will receive a pass for a team soft air

dart pizza party!

HOME SCHOOL FALL PE

This class is designed to keep the children moving and

get that heart rate up. We will be playing indoor soccer,

obstacle courses, tumbling, soft air dart battles and

more!

Tuesdays and/or Thurs 2:15-3:15

For more information on any program http://www.thinktankkidsonline.com/

JCHE 2012 High School Graduation planning

JACKSON COUNTY HOME


EDUCATORS HIGH SCHOOL

GRADUATION 2012

Do you have a student who would like to participate in

the JCHE High School Graduation? It is always a great

event as we honor the students and the parents who put

so much into their lives over the years. I am starting a list,

even though I don’t have a graduate this year, so we can

get started in the planning process. Please email Therese

Hoehne at therese@jchenews.org or call 541-826-3560 if

you would like more information.

JCHE Monthly Meeting for all hs families 10/18

THE JCHE MONTHLY MEETINGS HAVE RETURNED ! The meetings will still be on the 3rd

Tuesday of the month (Sept. - Nov. and Jan. - April), at West Main Church of Christ, 1701 West Main St.,

Medford at 7:00 pm. Each month will offer something special for new home schoolers and veterans

alike.

THE MEETING THIS MONTH IS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18TH. We will start with a short business

meeting, and then a newcomers time. After that parents can join their children and have a time of fellowship.

OCTOBER MEETING PLANS FOR CHILDREN:

The leaf fairy from September has put away her leaves and now has gone crazy over apples! Bring

your children for the 3rd Tuesday JCHE meeting on October 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room at

West Main Church of Christ at 1701 W. Main in Medford for fun with apples. There will be fun apple

projects, some apple games, and we are even going to make apple butter! Please bring a small container

for each of the children attending so they can take some apple butter home. There’s no cost for

this fun event, but it would be great if you could call Leslie at 541-944-8535 to let her know how many

children to expect.

HSG~Rogue Opera "Pinocchio" performance 11/1

ROGUE OPERA: OPERA IN THE SCHOOLS PRESENTS “PINOCCHIO”

As part of the Rogue Opera’s 26th season of Opera in the Schools, featuring a production of Pinocchio

by John Davies. This original rendition of the beloved folk tale encourages children to tell the truth to

adults they trust, while exposing them to the works from the operas of Mozart, Donizetti, Offenbach and

Pergolesi. Our protagonist, Pinocchio is persuaded to skip school and meet with the evil puppeteer, Dr.

Dulcamara. When Dr. Dulcamara flies into a fit of rage, Pinocchio escapes and returns home, where he

asks for his father’s forgiveness. With the help of his father and the authorities, Pinocchio runs the bad

guys out of town.

Homeschool families are invited to a Tuesday, November 1st performance at 10am at West Main Church

of Christ, Medford . The performance is sponsored by JCHE and is free! We are just asking for a free will

 offering.

To RSVP for this performance, please email Tika Weeks at hsgathering@gmail.com with your first and


last name, phone number and number attending.

JCHE: Outdoor School Update

JCHE OUTDOOR SCHOOL UPDATE:


The deadline to register for Outdoor School has been moved to Tuesday, October 11th. Please note that

if you are interested in going to Outdoor School, but your finances are a hindrance, we can do some fund

raisers if we can get enough people willing to work to raise funds. We also have an option where you can

make payments. If you have products or services we need for Outdoor School, we are open to bartering

(but the bartering must be for things we actually need for Outdoor School.) If you can't attend Outdoor

School, you may still attend the classes! The class on October 25th will feature the Jackson County

Sheriff's Department Search and Rescue! Please call Leslie at 541-944-8535 for more information.

Homeschool Dad's BBQ this Saturday!

Dad's BBQ
Time Saturday, October 8 · 7:00am - 10:00am




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Location Home of Gage and Jodi Brown

1667 Magnolia Ave.

Medford, Oregon



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Created By Jackson County Home Educators



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More Info Hey Homeshcool Dads,



I finally have a Saturday off and would like to invite you all to a BBQ lunch at my house.



It will be at noon and we will have costoc dogs, home made beans and salad. You don't need to bring anything, just show up for some fellowship and to discuss ideas for future father son activities. Rain or Shine so bring a coat.



I hope to see some new faces and catch up with old friends. If you can come please let me know so I have enough food on hand.



The BBQ will be at 1667 Magnolia Ave. in south medford off of South Stage Road (heading toward Jacksonville from Medford).

I'll put some signs out to help you locate the house.



See you on Saturday,



Gage Brown

gagebrown@hotmail.com

541-840-8956

Dancing Star Lantern Making Class through Ashland P&R

Dancing Star Lantern Making Class
Saturday, October 8, 2011, 10am – 2pm
Cost is $12.
Using local natural materials and colorful paper create a fun dancing star lantern for your home or garden. All materials are included for this hands-on workshop. Bring a lunch and dress for crafting. (not your best) Pre-registration required at www.ashland.or.us/register
All ages are welcome. Anyone 10 years old or younger require a parent/helper.

Medford Fire & Rescue to Host Open House for Fire Prevention Week

Fire Department Open House (Free)




Saturday, October 8, 2011, 1 – 4pm



2208 Table Rock Road, Medford, OR



Medford Fire-Rescue is kicking off Fire Prevention Week by inviting the public to visit an Open House. There will be fire engines, equipment displays, a vehicle extrication presentation, aerial ladder truck demonstrations, and fire safety classes for all ages. New this year will be a side-by-side bedroom live burn demonstration showing how fast fire can become life-threatening in your home and what steps you can take to protect your family from fire. Refreshments and guided tours in the training tower will be provided.

HSG CALENDAR

HSG Families,

I have had several requests for some type of calendar for this website, but I haven't found something that works for me. In the meantime, I thought I'd send out a "month-at-a-glance" for you to reference and mark your calendar by.

If you have events you would like added to this list/website, please email me at hsgathering@gmail.com.

♥Tika

P.S. There will not be a mom's night this month (The Gathering) due to family coming into town! Back in November:)

October 2011

1st~ Colonial Dancing

3rd~ HSG Harry & David factory tour (9:15 & 10:30am)

6th~ Christian Music Skate Night at Roller Odyssey

7th~ Homeschool Park Day at Holmes Park, Medford 1-3pm

8th~ Owl Pellet Study

8th~ Soft Dart Air Battles at ThinkTankKids Team Night

14th~HSG Crater Lake field trip

15th~ Colonial Dancing

18th~ JCHE Monthly Meeting

21st~ Soft Dart Air Battles at ThinkTankKids

November 2011

1st~Rogue Opera's "Pinocchio" performance for homeschoolers

Owl Pellet Study at Northwest Nature Shop 10/8

Owl Pellet Study




Saturday October 8th12:00 pm



Come to the Northwest Nature Shop for a study of Owl Pellets. Owls swallow their prey whole, ingesting the entire skeleton. Owl pellets contain the non-digestible part of what they ingest. Owl pellets provide important information about owl adaptations and habits. Participants get to dissect an owl pellet and identify the bones found in the pellet. Ages 4 and up • FREE



Call 541-482-3241 for more information.

HSG~ Rogue Opera: Opera in the Schools presents "Pinocchio"

Rogue Opera: Opera in the Schools presents "Pinocchio"


As part of the Rogue Opera’s 26th season of Opera in the Schools, featuring a production of Pinocchio by John Davies. This original rendition of the beloved folk tale encourages children to tell the truth to adults they trust, while exposing them to the works from the operas of Mozart, Donizetti, Offenbach and Pergolesi. Our protagonist, Pinocchio is persuaded to skip school and meet with the evil puppeteer, Dr. Dulcamara. When Dr. Dulcamara flies into a fit of rage, Pinocchio escapes and returns home, where he asks for his father’s forgiveness. With the help of his father and the authorities, Pinocchio runs the bad guys out of town.

Homeschool families are invited to a Tuesday, November 1st performance at 10am in Medford (exact location TBA). To RSVP for this performance, please email Tika Weeks at hsgathering@gmail.com with your first and last name, phone number and number attending.

Thanks,
Tika Weeks
http://www.thehsgathering.blogspot.com/

RE: (HSG) Harry & David field trip on 10/3

If you have signed up for the Harry & David field trip on Monday, October 3rd, please check your email inbox for Important Information!!! We have several families that expressed interest in going, but have not called in to reserve their spot! If these are not confirmed by Friday, we will open up space to other interested families.

Thank you!

♥Tika Weeks

hsgathering@gmail.com

http://www.thehsgathering.blogspot.com/

HSG FIELD TRIP: "Behind the Scenes" tour of Tinseltown & A Dolphin's Tale (in 2D).

The HS Gathering ~Southern Oregon


Wear BLUE to tomorrow's viewing of Dolphin Tale so we can identify your family as part of our HSG homeschool group! Prizes to be given away to those who arrive early:)



HSG FIELD TRIP: "Behind the Scenes" tour of Tinseltown & A Dolphin's Tale (in 2D).

Tue, Sept 27

10:30am, tour starts at 10:45am, showtime 11:10am

... $5.25/person

For a great review of this movie and for additional resources (including FREE CURRICULUM) visit http://www.homeschoolmovieclub.com/dvd-reviews/dolphin-tale.

Please RSVP to hsgathering@gmail.com and SPREAD THE WORD! We have no limit on attendees, at least until the theater is full:)

Christian Music Skate Night at Roller Odyssey 10/6

Time Thursday, October 6 · 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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Location Roller Odyssey
2425 S. Pacific Highway
Medford, Oregon

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RSVP to Connie Ivey connie@thebowrange.com

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More Info Christian Music Night
First Thursday of the Month
Thursdays Oct 6, Nov 3, & Dec 1
6:30-8:30
Admission $6.00
Includes Quad Skate Rental
Inline Rental $2.25

Can call for a group rate. Please RSVP to be included. 30 plus people gets us a $3 discount. Then it is only $3 for our families to skate together!

http://rollerodyssey.com/fall2011schedule.html

Final "Dolphin Tale" Giveaway!

Final "Dolphin Tale" Giveaway!

Enter your email address to 'Follow By Email' to be entered to win (youth size tshirts, bookmarks, posters, postcards, beachballs). Already follow our website? Leave a comment below! Lots of prizes! Winners announced Sunday night at 9pm:)

"Dolphin Tale" sneak peek & Thursday Giveaway!

Visit the website for "Dolphin Tale" to get a sneak peek at the movie.
http://dolphintalemovie.warnerbros.com/index.html#/videos

Then join the HSG group at 10:45am on Tuesday, Sept 27th to tour Tinseltown and watch "Dolphin Tale".
Wear BLUE so we know you're with the homeschool crowd:)

Thursday's Giveaway Win a "Dolphin Tale" YOUTH SIZE TSHIRT, POSTER or BOOKMARK! Five (5) winner will be randomly picked from each qualified entry. You only need one entry to win, but you can get as many as 4 entries by doing the following~


To Enter through our HSGathering website:

1) Sign up to follow HSG and receive notice of new posts ("Follow By Email" on the right hand side>>>)
2) Leave a COMMENT below telling us what you like most about homeschooling.

OR to Enter via Facebook:

3) "Like" the HS Gathering page on Facebook www.facebook.com/hsgathering and write a note telling us what you like most about homeschooling.
4) "Share" the HS Gathering page on your Facebook wall (Click the "Share" link on the left hand side of the page, below Page Owner).

ENTER BEFORE 8:30pm PST ON THURSDAY, SEPT 22, 2011. WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT 9PM TONIGHT!

HSG field trip~ Tour Tinseltown theater & watch "Dolphin Tale" 9/27

Come watch the Dolphin Tale movie on Tuesday, Sept 27th!

The HS Gathering has organized a homeschool field trip for a quick tour of Tinseltown and get a look "behind the scenes". Afterward, we will be watching Dolphin Tale (in 2D).

Date: Tuesday, Sept 27th
Tour Time: 10:30am (Showtime 11:10am)
Location: Tinseltown theater, Medford
Cost: Early Matinee Price of $5.25/person

For a great review of this movie and for additional resources (including FREE CURRICULUM created for Homeschool Movie Club by Sherri Seligson, Marine Biologist and author of Apologia's Marine Biology Curriculum) visit http://www.homeschoolmovieclub.com/dvd-reviews/dolphin-tale.

Please RSVP to hsgathering@gmail.com and SPREAD THE WORD! We have no limit on attendees, at least until the theater is full:)

A Dolphin's Tale Giveaways!

Imagine my delight when the UPS man delivered a box of giveaways from Warner Bros & the Homeschool Movie Club for the A Dolphin's Tale movie! :)

The first 5 families to email to me at hsgathering@gmail.com will win a cool prize!

Sent from my U.S. Cellular BlackBerry® smartphone

HSG~ Tinseltown Film & Field Trip 9/27

Come watch A Dolphin's Tale movie on Tuesday, Sept 27th!

The HS Gathering has organized a homeschool field trip for a quick tour of Tinseltown and get a look "behind the scenes". Afterward, we will be watching A Dolphin's Tale (in 2D).

Date: Tuesday, Sept 27th
Tour Time: 10:30am (Showtime 11:10am)
Location: Tinseltown theater, Medford
Cost: Early Matinee Price of $5.25/person

For a great review of this movie and for additional resources (including FREE CURRICULUM created for Homeschool Movie Club by Sherri Seligson, Marine Biologist and author of Apologia's Marine Biology Curriculum) visit http://www.homeschoolmovieclub.com/dvd-reviews/dolphin-tale.

Please RSVP to hsgathering@gmail.com and SPREAD THE WORD! We have no limit on attendees, at least until the theater is full:)

HS Items

I have the following items for sale and thought I'd see if anyone local wants to buy (or trade for) them, before I try ebay~

History:
"The Light and the Glory for Children", $5
"From Sea to Shining Sea for Children", $5
Story of the World: Vol3, Early Modern Times, Activity Book only, $10

Health:
Rod & Staff "Health for the Glory of God", Teacher's Edition, $3
Rod & Staff "Health for the Glory of God", Student Workbook, $2 each (I have 2 copies available)
**above set for $5**

Language Arts:
Sequential Spelling, Level 1 Teacher's Edition, $7
Sequential Spelling, Student Response Book, $5
**above set for $10**

Parent Resources:
The Well-Trained Mind, $10

Please contact me for the condition of these books (almost all of them are "like new").
Thanks,
Tika Weeks
tika_nicole@hotmail.com

HSG~ The September HS Gathering~ "Back-to-(Home)School" 9/19

The September HS Gathering~ "Back-to-(Home)School"
Monday, Sept 19th at 300 Lynwood Ave, Medford

As the new homeschool year begins, I invite you come meet other Medford-area homeschool moms, pray and intercede on behalf of our families and homes. I encourage you to then stay for food and fellowship!

6:00-6:30 Arrivals & Introductions*
6:30-7:00 Praise & Prayer for our Homeschool Endeavors
7:00-9:00 Food & Fellowship

Feel free to extend this invitation to other local homeschoolers, just make sure to RSVP before 9/17 so I know how many to expect!

Blessings to you and yours,
Tika Weeks (541)778-7215
hsgathering@gmail.com
http://www.thehsgathering.blogspot.com/

(*If you are unable to arrive before 6:30, please join us for fellowship anytime after 7pm, so our prayertime can be focused and uninterrupted. Thank you!)

Colonial Dancing

Dancing in colonial times was a social event- a chance to talk to neighbors, to discuss politics or exchange homemaking ideas. New people in town were introduced at a ball. The act of dancing with someone new was a form of welcome and a non-threatening way to get to know someone. It gave young men practice in gentlemanly behavior and provided a safe venue for socializing.

The Liberty Tree Dance group was started 3 1/2 years ago to introduce Colonial dancing to the Rogue Valley. We meet every 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 6 pm at the Evergreen Ballroom. Colonial Dance is great for all ages. No experience is required just a willingness to learn and a sense of humor.
For more information go to http://libertytreedancergroup.webs.com/ or contact Nate Consiglio
at 541-826-9405 or bythesword@embarqmail.com

JCHE Ski School Announcement

JCHE Ski School Announcement:
Registration for Mt. Ashland’s After School Ski School Program opens Friday, November 4, 2011 and closes January 1, 2012. Registration forms are available via email at Siliona97501@yahoo.com, download from http://www.jchenews.org/, or from the yahoo groups page at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jchenews/files/  or by calling Leslie at (541) 944-8535 to make special arrangements.

Sign-Up Night: Friday, December 30, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at 3900 South Stage Rd. Medford, OR at the corner of Arnold Lane and S. Stage Rd. During this time, scholarship entries will be on display from which JCHE Board members will select the winner(s) of Ski School Scholarships.
Scholarships: Please contact Leslie Lundgren to get a scholarship application. Students may apply for one of two categories:
1) Financial Need—Completed applications, with a copy of the family’s most recent tax return MUST be submitted no later than Friday, December 23, 2011.
2) Artwork Competition—Completed applications, without any tax forms must be submitted no later than 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2011 to enter the competition. Please DO NOT wait until Sign-Up night to enter the competition for a scholarship. Students who did not submit an application by the deadline WILL NOT be allowed to submit their artwork. The student’s artwork must be original and small enough for them to carry. They may submit paintings, poetry, music (bring a CD player), video (bring a portable DVD player), drawings, or a short story. The theme for the Artwork Competition is from Job 37:6, “For He says to the snow, ‘Be on the earth…’ “

The Artwork Competition Scholarship rules have changed, so please read all the information above for this scholarship.

Kid vs. Wild Outdoor School

2011 OUTDOOR SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT:

Kid vs. Wild Outdoor School

What would you do if you were lost in the woods? Would you know how to set up shelter, find
water, build a fire, or find something to eat? Come and learn this and more at Outdoor School!

There will be three classes on Tuesdays, October 11, 18, and 25, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at a
location yet to be finalized. The camping/outdoor part of the Outdoor School will be Thursday

through Saturday, October 27-29th at Union Rogue Baptist Camp between Prospect and Union
Creek. There will be hands-on survival training, and hiking to beautiful places, so bring a camera
and sturdy shoes.

The $45 fee includes the three classes in town, classes and lodging at the Camp, and six meals.
For more information, please contact Leslie at siliona97501@yahoo.com or call 541-944-8535 to
get a registration form for your family.

COST:

Adults & Students (6 years old and older) $45
Child (Ages 2-5) $35
Babies (0-1 year old) FREE
CLASSES ONLY $15/student
Short term (cost per overnight) $20/night
Program Administration Fee, If NOT a JCHE Subsciber $30

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS: September 30, 2011

Morning Devotions Conference Call

Dying to SelfIn Scripture Jesus teaches us that the most important commandment is to love Him with our entire being and the second command in importance is to love you neighbor as yourself. As human beings we are incapable of truly loving our neighbors... without dying to our selfish human behaviors.

Each morning for 15 minutes we gather on a conference call with homeschool mom, Gay Ellen Wulff, that will encourage you to focus on God and others rather than yourself. The conference line is 218-862-6420 access code 226706# the call is from 7:00 - 7:15am PST, m-f. (After saying hello, you can mute your line by entering *6)

HSG~The September HS Gathering~ "Back-to-(Home)School"

The September HS Gathering~ "Back-to-(Home)School"
Monday, Sept 19th at 300 Lynwood Ave, Medford

As the new homeschool year begins, I invite you come meet other Medford-area homeschool moms, pray and intercede on behalf of our families and homes. I encourage you to then stay for food and fellowship!

6:00-6:30 Arrivals & Introductions*
6:30-7:00 Praise & Prayer for our Homeschool Endeavors
7:00-9:00 Food & Fellowship

Feel free to extend this invitation to other local homeschoolers, just make sure to RSVP before 9/17 so I know how many to expect!

Blessings to you and yours,
Tika Weeks (541)778-7215
hsgathering@gmail.com
http://www.thehsgathering.blogspot.com/

(*If you are unable to arrive before 6:30, please join us for fellowship anytime after 7pm, so our prayertime can be focused and uninterrupted. Thank you!)

Fencing Classes

IT’S FENCING TIME!

Fall term fencing in Medford begins on Monday,

September 12. We are starting a couple of weeks earlier

this year in response to fencers’ requests. The term

will last for thirteen weeks instead of the normal eleven

(until December 9). The classes and schedule will be

essentially the same as last Winter and Spring. The

foremost differences are greater emphasis on electric

fencing in the saber class, and the afternoon electric

foil class will focus on youth rather than on beginning

electric foil fencers.

Introductory classes will continue to be offered Mondays

and Wednesdays -- 3:30-4:15 p.m. for children and 5:45-

6:45 p.m. for all ages. Unrelated to the extended term,

most class fees will be increased by $10 for the term.

Introductory and saber classes will cost $80 for the

13-week term; standard foil and the youth competitive

foil classes will cost $110 for the term. Fencers receiving

scholarships should expect the scholarship to be

adjusted on a prorated basis.

Contact Steve at (541) 201-0918 or (541) 292-0890.

www.roguefencers.com

HOMESCHOOL KARATE

HOMESCHOOL KARATE

Quantum Martial Arts at 151 W. Linn Rd. Suite C3 in

Eagle Point is a certified United Fighting Arts Federation

school that has been offering Chun Kuk Do Karate classes

for homeschoolers since April, 2010. Grandmaster,

Mr. Chuck Norris, has developed an excellent curriculum

that not only addresses the physical aspect

of martial arts, but also emphasizes personal growth

in self-respect and excellence in achievement. The

instructors are all UFAF certified black belts. The classes

are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:45 to 5:45pm.

The cost is $55 on a month to month basis. Contact Dan

Bluhm at 541-821-4538 for more information.

ART CLASSES BY CALLY BOAZ

ART CLASSES BY CALLY BOAZ

Basic drawing classes on Fridays. Classes will continue

throughout the school year and only a one week commitment

is needed. Class size is limited so please notify

me in advance when your children will be attending.

All materials included for class use.

Starting date: September 9th

Location: Medford Missionary Baptist church

Address: 3900 South Stage Road, Medford

Time: 12:30-2:00 10 & up (*$15.00/a class per child)

2:30-3:30 5 - 9 Yr. olds (*$10.00/a class per child)

Contact Cally Boaz at 541-899-1418 or email

cboaz10@charter.net

ART LESSONS BY CHARITY HUBBARD

ART LESSONS BY CHARITY HUBBARD

Drawing, light to dark values, perspective, color theory

and painting are all taught on a rotational basis with

focused instruction on learning to draw well as a foundation.

Private lessons or spaces in small classes with plenty of

individual instruction are available for ages 10 and up.

Slots are available during the day for home school students

or after school on selected days. Classes are payable

by the month and run approx. $60.00 per month

($15.00 per class based on a 4 or 5 week month). The

first term runs from September through December.

Reserve a spot soon, space is limited. Classes meet in

her home near the Eagle Point Golf Course.

Please contact Charity by phone at (541) 830-5554 or

through her website at: charityhubbard.com

Tutoring Help

TUTORING

If you are interested in getting some extra help on

schoolwork for your child, or want someone else to

homeschool for you, I would be happy to tutor for

you. My name is Linda Lyon and I have over 30 years

of experience as a licensed teacher. I am a Christian

and love teaching. I charge $25 per hour and can work

most anywhere in the Rogue Valley. Please contact me

at 541-951-6806 or tutorlyon@gmail.com

SCHOLASTIC BOOKS

SCHOLASTIC BOOKS

It is Scholastic book time again!! Arika Francis has

catalogs, for ages 2 -18, which you may get from her

in Eagle Point. Or you may order online instead of

ordering through the printed order forms, there are

instructions below. You will need to pick up your

books from her once the order comes in as the full

order is shipped to Arika.

Online Ordering Information: scholastic.com/bookclubs.

Class Activation Code: HHLX6

Now it’s easier than ever to find the perfect books

for your child -- shop our NEW online Book Clubs

Web site. Choose from a much-wider selection of

books than in the printed flyer. Plus, you can send

your orders directly to me online and use your credit

card to pay.

It’s so simple! Here’s how it works:

SIGN UP at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs. On the

parent page, click the “Register” button in the “First

Time Here?” section. Register for your own user

name and password. When prompted, enter the

one-time Class Activation Code shown above. This

unique code ensures that your order is sent to me.

SELECT the books you’d like to order -- choose from

thousands of titles -- many more than in our monthly

flyers.

SEND your order to me online by the due date and

your child’s books will be delivered directly to my

home. Ordering online is fast, easy, and secure.

Of course, you can still order using the form from

the printed flyer. But why not see for yourself how

convenient it is to order online? If you have any

questions please call Arika (541-831-6943) or email

(francisfam1017@yahoo.com).

HS Special Needs Support Group

SPECIAL NEEDS

HOMESCHOOL SUPPORT GROUP

If you are homeschooling a child with special needs,

you are invited to a support group just for you. We

meet the second Monday of each month September

through May from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Our next meeting

will be at the Professor Mom’s Schoolhouse office

at 1505 Sage Rd. Suite B in Medford on Monday,

September 12th. We will visit around a cup of coffee

or tea, have a time of prayer for one another, and share

our goals, hopes, and dreams for the upcoming school

year. You may join the special needs yahoo group

by visiting the following: http://groups.yahoo.com/

group/special_needs_HS/. You may also contact Leslie

at siliona97501@yahoo.com  for more information.