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