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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

[Roseburg] Music Fundamentals for Worship class

From Peggy Sumpter:

An 11 week Music Fundamentals for Worship class is being offered for students and adults 12 yrs and up, starting January 10th up in Roseburg through Geneva Academy - The teacher is Mr. Brad McMurray! Do you know of any homeschoolers in the Roseburg area who would be interested in this class? You can email me (mpsumpter@gmail.com) and I'll send the flyers to you or go directly to the headmaster - Brian Turner for the details: 541-637-7500 or email bturner@genevaroseburg.com

Monday, December 30, 2013

New Year's Eve Ball

From the Consiglio family:

New Year's Eve Ball
When: Tuesday 8 pm until 1:00 am on Wednesday.

What: 
Five Hours of East and West Coast Swing, Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha-cha, Salsa, Hustle, Waltz, and Colonial Dance. 

Cost: $8 per person and $20 per family at the door. 
$5 Per person and $12 per family IF PAID PRIOR TO DECEMBER 24th. 

Send your name and payment payable to Nathan Consiglio at 

14501
 Avalon Road
White City, OR 97503

Please bring a fingerfood to share,
Dress is semi-formal. 
Please remember, this is an event for the whole family!

If you have any questions please contact Nate at bythesword@embarqmail.com

See ya'll there! 

Where:
The Evergreen Ballroom

6088 Crater Lake Ave, Central Point, Oregon 97502-8462

Rollerskating 1/2

From Marti Hill:

 ‘Tis rollerskating time again! You can invite others; they just need to rsvp to me and GET A TICKET from me standing near the cashier’s booth at the rink BEFORE they pay.

Christian Music Night at Roller Odyssey

First Thursday of the Month 
Thursday, Jan 2nd

6:30-8:30pm

Admission $4.00/skaterCASH!!!  If there are enough skaters.  J

Includes Quad Skate Rental

Inline Rental additional $2.25

I need to get the reservation in by Wednesday, so please call/email me ASAP how many skaters you will have there for Thursday night.  Please arrive by 6:20.  You can pay individually (after you get a ticket from me standing by the cashier’s booth J), but we need to have enough people there at once to get the discount.  If you arrive too late, you may need to pay the $6/skater fee. 

Marti

541-879-1600
 

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Roller skating this Thursday!

Christian Music Night at Roller Odyssey

 ‘Tis rollerskating time again! You can invite others; they just need to rsvp to me and GET A TICKET from somebody standing near the cashier’s booth at the rink BEFORE they pay.

First Thursday of the Month 
Thursday, December 5th
(Next one will be Jan 2nd.)

6:30-8:30pm

Admission $4.00/skaterCASH!!!  If there are enough skaters.  J

Includes Quad Skate Rental

Inline Rental additional $2.25

I need to get the reservation in by Wednesday, so please call/email me ASAP how many skaters you will have there for Thursday night.  Please arrive by 6:20.  You can pay individually (after you get a ticket from someone standing by the cashier’s booth J), but we need to have enough people there at once to get the discount.  If you arrive too late, you may need to pay the $6/skater fee. 

Marti

541-879-1600
 
 

Friday, November 8, 2013

Jo-ann's loves Teachers

Jo-Ann's has a great offer for teachers and that includes YOU!

Sorry! I can't seem to flip the picture! :/

Monday, November 4, 2013

One-Day Conference

ONE-DAY CONFERENCE
Homeschooling from a place of Rest, and Assessment that Blesses, a one  day conference with classical educator Andrew Kern. He is the founder and president of the CiRCE Institute, the founding author of  The Lost Tools of Writing, a co-author of the best-selling book  Classical Education: The Movement Sweeping America, which he wrote with Dr. Gene Edward Veith, and is on the board of The Society For Classical Learning (SCL). The conference will be on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Cornerstone, and cost $39. To learn more about Andrew, you can read some of his articles on circeinstitute.
org. Reserve your spot at: http://www.circeinstitute.org/store/events/medford-or-teaching-state-rest-assessment-blesses-and-more

[JCHE] Ski School!


SKI SCHOOL!
Mt. Ashland is partnering with JCHE to offer the After School Snowboard and Ski Program (better known as Ski School) again. This has been a traditional favorite function with local homeschoolers for many years. Participating in Ski School is a great way to get outdoors for good, clean fun, and is a great physical education addition to your home school subjects. Please contact Leslie Lundgren for further information at 541-944-8535 or siliona97501@yahoo.com
The 4 weeks program dates are: January 17, 24, 31, and February 7, 2014. The following prices are costs per person. $80 for student lifts & lessons, $80 for adult lifts,  
$48 for adult or student ski or snowboard rentals (optional) $16 for adult or student helmet rentals (optional) and $4 for adult or student equipment breakage insurance (optional).
The 6 weeks program dates are: January 17, 24, 31, and February 7, 14, and 21, 2014. The following prices are costs per person. $120 for student lifts & lessons, $120 for adult lifts, $72 for adult or student ski or snowboard rentals (optional) $24 for adult or student helmet rentals (optional) and $6 for adult or student equipment breakage insurance (optional).
  
Registrations open November 18, 2013 and close on Thursday, January 2, 2014. Forms can be picked up, downloaded from the JCHE yahoo group, or sent via email. If you prefer, you may register during the Ski School Sign Up event on Thursday, January 2, 2014 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Medford Missionary Baptist Church on the corner of Arnold Lane and South Stage Road.
For those interested, there will be an Art Competition for possible partial scholarships. The theme is "Walking in a Winter Wonderland". Scholarship applications must be submitted by December 31, 2013 in order to compete in the art competition. Contact Leslie at 541-944-8535 or at siliona97501@yahoo.com for more information.

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Rollerskating this Thursday!

‘Tis rollerskating time again!

You can invite others; they just need to rsvp to me and GET A TICKET from me standing near the cashier’s booth at the rink BEFORE they pay.

Christian Music Night at Roller Odyssey
First Thursday of the Month
Thursday, November 7th 6:30-8:30pm
Admission $4.00/skater CASH!!!  If there are enough skaters.  
Includes Quad Skate Rental Inline Rental additional $2.25

I need to get the reservation in by Wednesday, so please call/email me ASAP how many skaters you will have there for Thursday night.  Please arrive by 6:20.  You can pay individually (after you get a ticket from the me standing by the cashier’s booth), but we need to have enough people there at once to get the discount.  If you arrive too late, you may need to pay the $6/skater fee.

Marti 541-879-1600  

Friday, November 1, 2013

Shoestring Productions presents "The Way Out Cinderella"

*Shoestring Productions Theatrical Troupe
*Presents
*"The Way Out Cinderella"
*A comedic twist on an old fairytale favorite!

Friday, November 22, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Cornerstone Christian Church608 Bartlett St., Medford

$8.00 General Admission
$5.00 Students and Seniors 62+
free for 4 years and under

Tickets available at the door
For more information call 541-941-0167

Sponsored by:
Crater Lake Mini Storage *
Hoehne Design *
Castle Ridge Cheesecakes  
Ram Offset

Shoestring Productions Theatrical Troupe was founded in 1993 to provide a safe and secure environment for young people to experience all aspects of theater, enhancing social skills, public speaking, creativity and confidence.

Saturday, October 26, 2013

The HS Gathering ~ Fall 2013!

The HS Gathering ~Southern Oregon
 presents...
The HS Gathering ~ Fall 2013!  Saturday, November 9th!
Please join me for an evening of good food and great fellowship with other homeschool mamas! (Yes, a Mom's night out!)
No need to bring anything, but if you'd really like to, you can bring an appetizer or dessert. Also, feel free to invite your homeschooling friends to join us, just be sure to let me know how many are coming :)
Please RSVP for exact location and directions. Thank you!
~ Tika Weeks
hsgathering "at" gmail "dot" com or 54one77872one5

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Community Service Op- IMMEDIATE NEED

The Pregnancy Center is in GREAT need of volunteers!

"We are unable to meet the needs of those who need our assistance, guidance, resources and help. Our waiting list continues to grow and grow and grow and grow. If you are at all interested in helping change and save lives, give us a call! We promise to thoroughly train you!" 541-772-1921.

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

[JCHE] Owl Pellet Study w/the Bugman! 11/8

JCHE would like to invite you to come and enjoy another night with the Bug Man! 

On Friday evening at 7:00 
p.m., November 8th, at West Main Church of Christ, we will be hosting the Bug Man who will be doing an Owl Pellet Study. Participants get "hands-on" with real owl pellets...we get to play DETECTIVE with latex gloves, tweezers and magnifying glasses to find out what the owls have eaten. We will discuss owls in the environment and the part they play in the food-web cycle. It also includes HANDS-ON time with a taxidermied barn-owl and owl calls. 

If you have never had the opportunity to dissect owl pellets, it is fascinating. Owl pellets are the oval-shaped pellets that owls "cough up" after they have eaten. The Bug Man will explain in more detail just what that entails. Don't miss this fun chance to do this great science project! 

If you would like to attend, we ask that you let Joan Consiglio know so she can get a count for set-up and materials. Please contact her by Thursday, November 7th. Call her at 541-826-9405 and let her know how many in your family will be there. The cost if FREE for JCHE subscribers and $5.00 per family for non-subscribers. You may pay at the door. This will also be an opportunity to sign up that evening to be a subscriber which is $10.00 per 12 months and includes the bimonthly newsletter and discounts to events, among other things! If you have any questions, please call Joan or Therese at 541-826-3560
.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Tutor available for dyslexic students

From Denise Purrier:

1 in 5 children have Dyslexia.  I spent 2 years trying to teach my son to read three letter words.  He can read now, but I wish I had known it was dyslexia because they learn differently.
I am a Tutor for Children who struggle to read and spell because of Dyslexia.
The child most likely to benefit from this type of one-on-one tutoring: is a terrible speller, has great difficulty sounding out an unknown word-despite being taught phonics, has enormous difficulty memorizing-especially math facts, often has a very odd pencil grip, poor penmanship, and finds tying their shoes and telling time on a clock difficult.
That's the type of student I specialize in and they are likely to be dyslexic. 
I tutor my own children using the Barton Reading and Spelling System and am currently looking to tutor additional children in the Grants Pass area.  If you recognize the signs of dyslexia in your struggling learner, contact me to discuss the possibility of tutoring your child or even help you find out more information. Thanks, Denise(541) 237-9091

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Garage Robotics Class

Garage Robotics Class 

Start Date: October 7
Days:  Mondays
Time: 1:30 – 3:00pm
Location: Kid Time Do not need a membership at kid time.
Length of class - 8 week class
October 6th – Dec 2 (No class November 25th)
AGE: 12 and up 
Cost for Class is $185.00
(Students take home what they make, including processor.) 

This is class is an introductory class into the filed of robotic design using off the shelf part giving it the name, “Garage Robotics”.   In the class students will focus on building a computer program controlled rover.  We will be using the Basic STAMP processors and the programming language is P  basic, a simple to learn, but powerful language.   In this class learning objectives/skills are:  Logic, problem solving, deductive reasoning, path, physics, basic electronics, basic engineering principles and some binary math skills.  There will be several tutorials for students to read thru and process. 

More info at www.thinktankkidsonline.com or mhennes@charter.com

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

LEGO Robotics Afterschool Club

AT SCIENCEWORKS:
LEGO Robotics Afterschool Club Starts Oct 15
Join the challenge at the LEGO Robotics Olympics! Use Scratch programming to control LEGO NXT robots in this awesome 5 week session. This afterschool program is for LEGO robotics enthusiasts ages 9-14. The first session is Tuesdays 3:30-5:00, October 15 - November 12. Another 5 week session will start Nov 19. The cost is $25 per student, per session. Space is limited to 12 students per session. 
http://www.scienceworksmuseum.org/

Thursday, September 26, 2013

The "Fall" HS Gathering TBA

The date for the "Fall" HS Gathering will be announced soon. Who's ready for a Mom's night? :)

Monday, September 2, 2013

Christian Music Skate Night 9/5

From Marti Hill:

‘Tis rollerskating time again! You can invite others; they just need to rsvp to me and GET A TICKET FROM ME standing near the cashier’s booth at the rink BEFORE they pay.

Christian Music Night at Roller Odyssey First Thursday of the Month
Thursday, Sept 5th 6:30-8:30pm Admission $4.00/skater CASH!!!  If there are enough skaters.  J Includes Quad Skate Rental Inline Rental additional $2.25 I need to get the reservation in by Wednesday, so please call/email me ASAP how many skaters you will have there for Thursday night.  Please arrive by 6:20.  You can pay individually (after you get a ticket from me standing by the cashier’s booth J), but we need to have enough people there at once to get the discount.  If you arrive too late, you may need to pay the $6/skater fee. Marti 541-879-1600  

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Last 2 days for Jack & the Beanstalk tickets!

There are about 20 tickets left at the amazing price of $4.50 for TEACH members ($5 for all others). **Tickets are $10 at the door!** Be sure to invite your friends, but HURRY! Only 2 days left! :)

Brought to you by the TEACH* homeschool group of Grants Pass~

California Theater Center Proudly Presents: Jack and the Beanstalk

Follow the lively adventures of young Jack as he acquires the magic beans in trade for his beloved cow and encounters the evil giant and his wife at the top of the beanstalk. Using his wits and ingenuity, Jack retrieves not only the townspeople’s gold but also the precious goose which lays golden eggs! Suggested for grades K-5, but personal experience says that this performance will likely appeal... to middle school students also.

Performance info~ http://www.ctcinc.org/1314tour/Oregon/GrantsPass.html

Date: Thurs, Oct 31st
Time: 11:30 am* (please arrive 30 mins early)

Cost: $4.50 for TEACH* members (others may join us for $5.00/person) This is a 40-50% savings off of their regular advance ticket price of $8.75! TICKETS AT THE DOOR ARE $10!

RSVP by Aug 31 to: Tika Weeks at hsgathering@gmail.com


Planning Ahead~ *We have chosen the 11:30 performance time, but if there are not enough people, we may have to switch to the 9:30 time. Thank you for your flexibility.


* for more information on becoming a member of the TEACH homeschool group, please visit www.teachgp.org.


 

Monday, August 19, 2013

Doorposts' Pam Forster to speak at Sept TEACH mtg

Many of you are familiar with Doorposts' products and Bible studies (If/Then charts, For Instructions in Righteousness, etc). The TEACH homeschool group of Grants Pass invites you to join them Sept 5th at 7 pm for their first meeting of the year. Here are the details:

We are excited to announce that PAM FORSTER of Doorposts is coming to speak on Character Training. Who better?

Pam has homeschooled her six children, seen three through courtship and marriage and she is the author of For Instruction in Righteousness, Polished Cornerstones and more. We are honored to have her come speak to us.

For more information about Pam and Doorposts, visit www.doorposts.com

TEACH meetings held the first Thursday of each month (Sept-May) at 7 pm at Faith Presbyterian Church, 2033 Harbeck Road, Grants Pass OR 97526. TEACH meetings are open to all!

For more information on TEACH and membership benefits, please visit www.teachgp.org.

ThinkTankKids Homeschool PE begins soon!

From ThinkTankKids:

Homeschool PE begins Sept 3rd.
New option this year: We will have classes Tues Wed & Thurs

Tues & Thurs will be different activities (soccer, dodge ball, nerf,kickball...) And now, gymnastics on Wednesday. You can sign up for all three days or just one! All days are 2:30-3:30. more info, including pricing on our website www.thinktankkidsonline.com

Shoestring Productions Theatrical Troupe

From Laura H.:

The homeschool drama group, Shoestring Productions Theatrical Troupe, kicks off it's Fall session on September 5, Thursday, 1:30 to 3:30 pm at West Main Church Of Christ. Parents need to attend for at least the first hour to hear information and fill out forms. Tuition is $200 and can be paid out of pocket with installments or in full or by gathering ads from local businesses for our production program. All money gathered for ads or sponsorships go toward your tuition! We meet every Thursday afternoon in September and October and Thursday, Friday afternoons in November.  Classes are open to ages 12 and beyond! Our Fall production is yet to be announced and will be performed in November. This is a safe, family friendly environment directed by Jeannie Everingham, a homeschool mom and grandma. Jeannie has directed Shoestring's Theatre for 18 years. Email laura_hreha@yahoo.com for questions.

[TEACH] Jack & the Beanstalk performance

The TEACH homeschool group of Grants Pass has generously extended this offer to all southern Oregon homeschool families on a first come, first serve basis.

Jack_Beanstalk_flyer

Please note: Payment is due by August 31st!

___________________

California Theater Center Proudly Presents: Jack and the Beanstalk

Follow the lively adventures of young Jack as he acquires the magic beans in trade for his beloved cow and encounters the evil giant and his wife at the top of the beanstalk. Using his wits and ingenuity, Jack retrieves not only the townspeople’s gold but also the precious goose which lays golden eggs! Suggested for grades K-5, but personal experience says that this performance will likely appeal to middle school students also.

Performance info~ http://www.ctcinc.org/1314tour/Oregon/GrantsPass.html

Date: Thurs, Oct 31st
Time: 11:30 am* (please arrive 30 mins early)

Cost: $4.50 for TEACH members (others may join us for $5.00/person) This is a 40-50% savings off of their regular price of $8.75!

RSVP by Aug 31 to: Tika Weeks at hsgathering@gmail.com

Planning Ahead~ *We have chosen the 11:3o performance time, but if there are not enough people, we may have to switch to the 9:30 time. Thank you for your flexibility.

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Rollerskating

‘Tis rollerskating time again! You can invite others; they just need to rsvp to me and get a ticket from me standing near the cashier’s booth at the rink before they pay.

Christian Music Night at Roller Odyssey

First Thursday of the Month
Thursday, Aug 1st

6:30
-8:30pm

Admission $4.00/skater CASH!!!  If there are enough skaters.  J

Includes Quad Skate Rental

Inline Rental additional $2.25

I need to get the reservation in by Wednesday, so please call/email me ASAP how many skaters you will have there for Thursday night.  Please arrive by 6:20
.  You can pay individually (after you get a ticket from me standing by the cashier’s booth J), but we need to have enough people there at once to get the discount.  If you arrive too late, you may need to pay the $6/skater fee. 

Marti

541-879-1600

Monday, July 8, 2013

Buying or Selling Used Curriculum

If you are looking for ways to buy or sell used curriculum, here are a few ideas for you:

Keeping it local-
• List it on the HSG Homeschool Curriculum Swap & Re-Sale group on Facebook (Not on Facebook? Email HSG/Tika Weeks for assistance.)
• List it through one of the local homeschool groups on Yahoo (JCHE, URHE, etc.) These are just a few!
• New or used, find it or put it on consignment with Professor Mom's Schoolhouse in Medford. Contact Leslie Lundgren for details at 541-773-5101.

Need to reach a broader range?
•Try {BEST} Homeschool Swap-USA. I've been trying it out and have sold several of my items, especially those with less demand locally. So easy to use! Plus, there is an phone app, if you prefer.
• List your item on Ebay or Homeschool Classifieds.
VegSource is another option.
**Keep in mind that these long distance sales will likely require you to have a Paypal account.

I hope you find this helpful! If you have other suggestions to add to this list, be sure and share them :) Just one more reason why I love our homeschool community!

~ Tika
@HSG

Friday, July 5, 2013

Family Vision Conference 7/26-27

July 26-27 at Cornerstone Christian Church in Medford

"Please join us on July 26-27, 2013 for the Family Vision Conference!

We’re blessed to have Pastor Kevin Swanson, from Generations With Vision, as our speaker. We’re also excited to have The Wintons
joining us! The Wintons are a talented father-son bluegrass band from California. Please be sure to join us for this great opportunity! Look around the website for more details.

SCHEDULE
Friday Night- July 26, 2013
6:00pm-6:45pm- Check-In/Registration
6:45pm-7:45pm- Session 1:Stronger Family, Stronger Faith, Stronger Freedom- A Vision for Generations
7:45pm-8:30pm- Pie*and Ice Cream Social
8:30pm-9:30pm- Concert by The Wintons Bluegrass Band
 
Saturday- July 27,2013
8:30am- Check-In
9:00am-10:00am- Session 2: The Heart of Fatherhood
-30 minute break-
10:30am –11:30am- Session 3:Raising a Mighty Man of God
11:30am-1:00pm- Lunch Break**
1:00pm-2:00pm- Session 4:Beautiful Women of God
-30 minute break-
2:30pm-3:30pm- Final Session: The Blessing of America: A Vision for the Future
 
*Please bring your family’s favorite pie to share! Ice cream will be provided.
** Please bring a picnic lunch for your family

Feel free to pass out our flyer to your friends, church family, etc. Click to view and download the 2013 Conference Flyer."

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Fall Academic Classes by Arden Sleadd (GP)

Announcing Fall 2013 Classes for Academic Year 2013-14.

Offering the following classes:

Excellence in Writing
Apologia Physics
Advanced Math Lab

Courses include video instruction, which will be viewed in my home. Cost is dependent on enrollment, varying between $5-12.50/hr. Classes will meet once a week for two hours.

Excellence in Writing Course will target 12-and-up, but younger academically-advanced students can also apply. Course materials and purchases will be chosen according to current needs of students. Materials will be drawn from Andrew Pudewa's Institute for Excellence in Writing. Also, grammar and spelling will be coached if there is a need. This will dovetail well into speech club preparation, as students will read their work aloud in class and learn to use MLA format for speech competition. Enrollment Limit: eight students. Beginning September 17, and running for 24 weeks. Tuesdays 9am-11am.

Apologia Physics is a high school lab course requiring purchase of the Apologia Physics 2nd edition textbook, solutions manual, and some lab materials. Students will be required to do all written work, notes, lab write-ups, and tests. VIdeo instruction by Rusty Hughes of Apologia will be viewed in class and labs will also be done together as time allows. Enrollment Limit eight students, including my son Caleb. Beginning September 10, 2013 and running 32 weeks. Tuesdays 11:15am-1:45pm with a half-hour lunch break; bring a sack lunch.

Advanced Math is for Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-calculus and Calculus students. Math Classes will be ability-grouped and scheduled on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons. Video instruction and online tutorials will be utilized.

To hold your place in the courses, send a $25 deposit per student to my PayPal account at ardensleadd@gmail.com. Then send me an email with your students' names, ages, and current level of attainment in the courses selected. 

In the event of a class cancellation, your deposit will be returned. If you drop enrollment prior to the start of classes, deposit will be returned. After classes begin, no returns will be given.

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Apologetics camp, 7/20 (GP)


APOLOGETICS CAMP SATURDAY, JULY 20th, 2013 
8:30am-9:00pm
GRANTS PASS, OREGON 
Teacher: Pastor John Sleadd, Household of Faith Community ChurchTo be held at Pastor Sleadd's home (with pool), 546 Jaynes Dr, Grants Pass

Cost: $15/student. Parents are welcome to attend for $5. Cost covers materials and dinner. We may need parental help with cooking and group study.

What to Bring: 
1. 4x6 index cards and storage box; prepared cards if applicable
2. pen/pencil, notebook or clipboard with paper
3. electronic tablet or laptop with webcam preferred, other palm device also okay, to be used only for study purposes
4. a sack lunch
5. modest swim clothes and towel (opt.). 

Host Housing available; inquire with Arden Sleadd at ardensleadd@gmail.com.   

This one-day camp will be geared to both beginning and advanced students ages 12 and up for competition in the homeschool speech league. It will also be applicable to any Christian, young and old, in equipping them for giving a winsome defense of their faith in a hostile world. This workshop promises to be interactive, intense and fast-paced. 

Pastor John Sleadd has been a public school teacher for 26 years and pastor for five years; he is a homeschooling dad of five children and founder of Clarion Forensics Club in Grants Pass.

There will be an optional worship and mixer/fellowship meeting on the Friday night preceding. On Saturday morning, arrive at 8:30am with all your supplies, ready for a packed day of activities. We will wrap up at 9:00pm, with hang-out time (dance?) until the 10:00pm dismissal.
To register by July 9:1. Send the following information by email to Cheri Moore firstplacefarm@wildblue.net: 
Name and age of students 
Name of parents
Mailing address
email address
phone number
Housing needs, if any
Club affiliation and past experience in apologetics competition, if any.
Total the cost at $15/student and $5/parent and pay through PayPal by using the email address ardensleadd@gmail.com. Refunds allowed for cancellations before July 5th.
For more information contact Cheri Moore, firstplacefarm@wildblue.net
 or Arden Sleadd ardensleadd@gmail.com.

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

My TOP 5 Ways to Save $$ at the Jackson County Fair


Looking for ways to save money at the fair? Here's my TOP 5 LIST:

#5~ PARKING
Regular parking fee: $4 at the fairgrounds
SAVE by parking for FREE at Crater High School and taking the shuttle over for $1/person. Of course, this is only a savings for groups of less than 4. Large family? Go ahead and park at the fairgrounds for $4/vehicle.

#4~ RIDE TICKETS
Regular price for ride tickets is somewhere around $1 each and you usually need between 3-5 tickets per ride, if I'm not mistaken. (We don't do a lot of rides, if any, when we go.)
SAVE by buying an all day unlimited rides wristband for the earlybird price of $25 (at the fair, it's $30), available at the Grange Co-op or Sherm's Thunderbird or Food 4 Less. Or, you can skip the rides all together! ☺

#3~ FOOD
Fair food is a wide variety of overpriced fried "delicacies", but if you're like my family, there's that one treat you look forward to each year.
SAVE by eating a full meal at home! Keep your eyes open for the FREE water cups available to stay hydrated.  And when the time comes, only buy that "must have" treat...and share it! (Not recommended for ice cream cones, if that's your thing!)

#2~ ADMISSION
Regular adult admission is $10, children 6-11 are $6. Each. (5 and under are FREE!)
For my family of 4, only one "child", that means $36 right at the gate (plus the $4 to park!). If you have a larger family or plan to spend all day, this will eat up your funds real fast!
SAVE by going on one of the Discount Days! Tuesday, KIDS get in for $3. Wednesday, SENIORS get in for $3. Thursdays, retired or active VETERANS get in for $6. No discounts on Friday or Saturday, but on Sunday you can BUY ONE ADMISSION, GET ONE FREE!

My #1 way to save money at the fair....
is to be a part of the fun!
GET A FREE ADMISSION TICKET by entering an open class exhibit! Children under 17 have to enter a minimum of 1 junior open class exhibit to get their FREE admission ticket, adults must enter at least 3 to get theirs. But HURRY! You only have until 5pm this Friday, June 28th to get your Entry Form turned in!

Feel free to share YOUR tips for saving money at the fair!

For more Jackson Country Fair information, visit: http://www.attheexpo.com/Page.asp?NavID=30

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Rooster Crow Weekend 6/28-30

The 60th Annual Rogue River Rooster Crow Weekend starts this Friday!

Since 1953, Rogue River has held the National Rooster Crow Championship the last Saturday in June. This community event has grown into a 2-day event: Rooster Crow Weekend! This is an annual, family oriented event, so bring the whole family and enjoy the weekend's events and the scenic Rogue River area.

Saturday morning starts with the “Fun Run & Walk” at 8:00am at Rogue River Beck Field (visit www.sorunners.org
for more information or download the 2013 Rooster Crow Run Application
). 

Next up is the "Rooster Crow Parade" at 10:00am on Main Street downtown Rogue River (download the 2013 Parade Application
 if you'd like to be in the parade). This parade is a perennial favorite! 

After the parade, there is a whirlwind of activities including “Art in the Plaza,” arts and crafts, food booths, the “Rooster’s Roundup” kids play area, and of course the 60th Annual National Rooster Crow Contest and Human Crow Contest. After visiting the winners circle, head over to the Woodville Museum Gazebo for a free concert that afternoon. 

Sunday from 8am-3pm is the 13th annual Rooster Crow Car Show—don't miss it!

Both days, be sure to visit our many vendor food and products booths in the Umpqua Bank Parking lot and Rooster Crow Arena area.

For more information: http://rogueriverchamber.com/2013-Rooster-Crow/

Monday, June 24, 2013

Rogue Valley Homeschoolers Potluck 6/27

From Rogue Valley Homeschoolers/Cindy Ford:

"Thursday at 11 am at FICHTNER-MAINWARING PARK located on at 334 Holmes Avenue, at the corner of Stewart Ave, Holly St and Holmes St. This is a 31 acre site with pathways, four sand volleyball courts, two basketball courts, four lighted tennis courts, a play structure installed in 2006, a very small gazebo, soccer fields, and restroom.

WATER PLAY PARK. The first one in the City of Medford Park system. It is open for public use from 9am - 9pm seven days a week typically from Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend, depending on weather patterns.

Shoes are encouraged!


 Hope to see you there!Wheather you are an experienced homeschooling family or just thinking about homeschooling your children please join us for Rogue Valley Homeschoolers Welcome Summer Potluck. Everyone is welcome. Please sign up to bring something to share here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Jw_QygeW3bVU-rY4a3KbvKRGVqvDFRogTedP0WQNpJM/viewform "

Classical Conversations Challenge Program meetings (GP)

From Jenifer Noble:
There are two information meetings coming up in July for the Classical Conversations Challenge program. If you have late jr. high or high school students and you'd like to be a part of a fantastic group of families that support one another and have a vision for classical Christian education, please attend one of the upcoming meetings. Please see the attached flyer for information on date, time, and location.


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Farmers Market Scavengers Hunt (GP)

From Bree Petty:

Hey everyone!
Wanted to spread the word about the Family Scavenger Hunt at the Fairgrounds Farmers Market. 

If you're looking for a fun summer activity, it's a great way to get the kids out and learning about our community and what a farmers market is all about! 

Here's some info on it:
Starts July 11th, at 4:00PM (ending date to be announced)
Ages 5-15 (whole family is welcome, all ages can learn something new!)
Cost: Free! 

Each Thursday we'll learn about something new from one of the vendors, following the lesson there will be a fun scavenger hunt with a prize at the end! 

If you know of anyone interested feel free to share :) 
I'll share more information as the date arrives. 
If anyone had questions you call me (Bree Petty) at (541)218-1913

Saturday, June 22, 2013

5th Annual Independence Day Ball

The Liberty Tree Dance Group cordially invites you to their 5th annual Independence Day Ball! Join us for an evening of history, dancing(no experience required) and fun for the whole family at the Evergreen Ballroom on July 4th from 4-9pm. We will have a costume contest to find the best Colonial costume, historical trivia game and dancing will be led by Dance Master Jerry Reynolds from Virginia.

Cost is $12 per family or $5 per person in advance or $20 per family or $8 per person at the door.
Historical costume or semi-formal attire requested.

Please bring a plate of finger food to share. For more information or to reserve tickets contact the Consiglios at gaitedgardens@embarqmail.com
 or (541) 826-9405.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Living History Presentation - Titanic Heroes 7/11

Experience a wonderful night of learning about the heroes on the RMS Titanic! Titanic Heroes will present their premiere presentation, Virtue in 3G. Participants will learn about the 3G Principles and the real legacy of the RMS Titanic - self-sacrifice.Through historical dramatizations,audiences of all ages will be challenged to ask themselves, "What would I have done?" There is no cost to attend this inspiring presentation, but a free-will donation will be gratefully accepted. All are welcome! 6:30 pm this Thursday at Son Rise church on the corner of 5th & Oak in Central Point. Take a peek here: http://youtu.be/6lvYFzlmfIc

Living History Presentation - Titanic Heroes
When: Thursday, July 11, 6:30pm
Where: Son Rise Church, 434 Oak St, Central Point
What: part drama, part motivational message about the true story of the RMS Titanic
Cost: by donation

Don't miss this informative and entertaining message presented by brother and sister Benjamin and Cady Crosby, both nationally ranked speakers, as they purpose to Teach, Challenge, and Inspire people of all ages to live a life of virtue and self sacrifice. Inspired by their studies on the sinking of the RMS Titanic during the centennial of that event last year, they created Titanic Heroes: an educational non-profit organization dedicated to presenting the true lessons learned from that historic event. They are taking their program on tour this summer, and will be in Central Point on July 11th.

This multi-media message is timely, inspiring, and of real value to young and old alike. Here is what one attendee had to say in 2012: 
"Given that Hollywood has re-released the disappointing and historically inaccurate film (Titanic) again this year, I even more enthusiastically recommend the Crosby's presentation - especially to young people. It would be a kind of "inoculation" against falsehood and rubbish and an incentive toward virtue that are either totally lacking or greatly
obscured in the James Cameron film version."
"We do this because we believe that a life without virtue is like a ship
without a rudder. Every life needs purpose and direction. Stories of
real-life heroes have the ability to inspire and challenge us to both
value and imitate heroic virtue." Cady and Benjamin Crosby
http://titanicheroes.com/

For more information, contact Veronika Comerchero (541)245-2959

Friday, June 7, 2013

Wonders of Science Aeronautics/Rocket Camp

Wonders of Science Aeronautics/Rocket Camp

Do you like building and firing off rockets?  Exploring the main concepts behind flight by designing gliders?  Building and flying rubber band – powered planes? Design and build parachutes to protect bottle rockets? If so, come join us for 4 days of hands on aeronautics adventures!

Ages: 9 – 15
When: Mon – Thurs., July 22 – 25, 9:30 am – 12
Where: Madrone Trail Charter School on Ross Ln. (tentative)
Cost: $90 plus $25 materials fee; second child $80 plus                            materials
Instructor – Steve Holst; certified science teacher with over 20 years experience.
To register go to www.livingwatershomeschoolcourses.com
For more information: sa7holst@gmail.com

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Speech Club Fundraiser CAR WASH! 6/7


Help 10 of our local homeschool competitors go to Nationals in Tulsa, OK, by coming to the Food 4 Less parking lot for a CAR WASH! Friday, June 7th from 9am to 4pm

Thank you,
Deo Volente Speech & Debate Club

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

[JCHE] Used Curriculum Sale 6/15

Jackson County Home Educators Used Curriculum Sale

Saturday, June 15th from 9:00 
-1:00

First Baptist Church - 649 Crater Lake Ave., Medford, in the Gym

The Used Curriculum Sale is coming up next week! It is a great place to find books and materials for your home school and to fill out your home library. We are going with a different format this year in that sellers will be at their own tables selling their own materials. You will be able to talk directly to the seller about the items and how a curriculum rates, what a book is about, what ages and grades items would be best for, and maybe even barter a bit! 

The sale will only go until 1:00
, with no half-price sale as we have done in the past. Admission is free for all. If you have any questions, or if you would like to reserve space to sell, please contact Therese Hoehne for the information you will need for the day by Tuesday, June 11th : thoehne@dcwisp.net
 or call541-826-3560
.

Art Classes (GP)

Spurlock Studio & Gallery
216 SW “G” Street – Grants Pass
(In the Town Center Plaza)
Call Melissa – 541.660.0366 or email melissa@spurlockart.com

Beginner’s Acrylic Classes
Children ages 5 and 6   Friday 10-11am
Class starts the end of June and runs weekly
Cost - $35 for initial art kit. (includes easel, brushes, canvas, paint, and more)
Class cost $14 per week or $12 if you pay the month upfront.

Children 7 and up  Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 10-11am
Classes starting now – WED IS CURRENTLY FULL.

Cost - $35 for initial art kit. (includes easel, brushes, canvas, paint, and more)
Class cost $14 per week or $12 if you pay the month upfront.

*****DISCOUNTS/deals/ideas
1 - Families with more than one child in class pay $10 per kid per class

2 – JUNE SIGN UP DEAL.  If you sign up in June, your first month is $10 per class.

3 – If you get a friend to sign up, your first class is free!

4 – If you need to rotate your children they can share an art kit – or if one is in 5/6 class one is in 7 and up class. 

ADULT CLASS – COMING SOON.

Community Service Op

All Creatures Veterinary Hospital is seeking help this Sunday, June 9th 9-11 am.

As a THANK YOU to Dr Tom, volunteers are needed to help with straightening, repairing, and cleaning up the outside of the clinic and grounds.
To be added to the volunteer list, and hear the "needs" list, and learn more, please call ASAP. Craig Ward 541-324-2102 or oksendithere@gmail.com

Can't make it, but want to help buy water, suppliers, etc., please contribute $1, $2, $3, $4, $5 or more.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Christian Music Skate Night 6/6

'Tis rollerskating time again! You can invite others; they just need to rsvp to me and get a ticket from SOMEBODY standing near the cashier's booth at the rink before they pay.

Christian Music Night at Roller Odyssey

First Thursday of the Month
Thursday, June 6th—NEXT MONTH will be on July 11thdue to Independence Day.

6:30-8:30pm

Admission $4.00/skaterCASH!!!  If there are enough skaters.  


Includes Quad Skate Rental

Inline Rental additional $2.25

I need to get the reservation in by Wednesday, so please call/email me ASAP how many skaters you will have there for THIS Thursday night.  Please arrive by 6:20.  You can pay individually (afteryou get a ticket fromSOMEBODY standing by the cashier's booth
), but we need to have enough people there at once to get the discount.  If you arrive too late, you may need to pay the $6/skater fee. 

Marti Hill

541-879-1600



Faith & Family Night 6/25

Impact Athletic's Family & Faith Night @ the Medford Rogues Baseball Game

Presented by Central Point's Bobbio's, KDOV, & Evangel

Tuesday, June 25 at 6:00pm
Get Tickets at www.soimpactathletics.org

Medford Rogues vs. Wenatchee AppleSox,
Tuesday, June 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the Harry & David Baseball Fields

On game night, Impact families will be treated to a night of entertainment and fun. FREE Paul Wright Concert after the game!!! Ticket price is $8 with 50% of proceeds going to Impact Athletics. Tickets available in advance at CP Bobbios & Evangel in the Mall. Any questions please contact Dave Gomez 541-951-4663

Monday, June 3, 2013

Ballroom Dance Fundraiser 6/14

Ballroom Dance~ A Fundraiser Event for the whole family!
Deo Volente Speech & Debate Club is hosting a Ballroom Dance to help raise money to send 10 of our competitors to NCFCA Nationals in Tulsa, OK. Bring your dancing shoes and the whole family!
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Sewing & Craft Classes

Sewing & Craft classes for girls 8-14!
Class sizes will remain small to allow for more individual hands-on training. Email Tika Weeks for registration or questions. hsgathering(at)gmail(dot)com
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Wonders of Science Summer Camps! (GP & Medford)

Grants Pass – 7/15-19 ***GRANTS PASS FOLKS: PLEASE SIGN UP ASAP! MORE KIDS ARE NEEDED, SO TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!***
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Thursday, May 23, 2013

 Is there someone out there that would like to organize a group?



Blessings to you and yours,
Tika Weeks






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Subject: Save with Early Bird Specials for 2013-2014 Theatre Field Trips!
From: California Theatre Center <marketing@ctcinc.org>
To: California Theatre Center <marketing@ctcinc.org>
CC:



CTC                        Announces 2013-2014 Season
Grants Pass High School
Performing Arts Center

Early Bird Discounts available until July 31
No payments due until September 10

Please share this email and the attached PDF with your colleagues!

For play descriptions or to place your reservation:
  visit us online or call 800-606-0424
today!
  
Jack and the Beanstalk
Thursday, October 31, 2013
  9:30 am & 11:30 am

Suggested for grades K-5
 
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
  9:30 am & 11:30 am

Suggested for grades K-5
Ugly Duckling


Early Bird Discounts available until July 31
No payments due until September 10

Please share this email and the attached PDF with your colleagues!

For play descriptions or to place your reservation:
  visit us online or call 800-606-0424
today!

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Saturday, April 20, 2013

Totebags

Hi folks,
This summer, my sister and her husband (Mike & Amber Descalzo) will be going on a missions trip to Rwanda to share the gospel and Christ's love. To help them raise funds, I am making and selling totebags through the end of April. 100% of the materials used have either been donated or repurposed to create these fun and functional reversible totebags w/serger-reinforced seams. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THESE TOTEBAGS WILL GO TOWARDS THEIR MISSION TRIP TO RWANDA.
If you are interested, you can see what I have available at this link: Totebags. I've also attached one example for you to see. You can also email or call me 541.778.7215 for more information. They are going quickly, but I am making more each day! (You can keep going back to that link to see what's been added.)

May God's blessings be upon you and yours,
♥Tika
 

Monday, April 1, 2013

Rollerskating Thursday!




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Subject: [jchenews] Rollerskating Thursday!
From: Mike and Marti Hill <mmhill@email.com>
To: 'Mike and Marti Hill' <mmhill@email.com>
CC:


 

'Tis rollerskating time again! You can invite others; they just need to rsvp
to me and get a ticket from SOMEBODY standing near the cashier's booth at
the rink before they pay.

Christian Music Night at Roller Odyssey

First Thursday of the Month
Thursday, April 4th

6:30-8:30pm

Admission $4.00/skater CASH!!!

Includes Quad Skate Rental

Inline Rental additional $2.25

Get your reservation in to Marti Hill by Wednesday, so please call/email 541-879-1600 ASAP how many skaters you will have there for THIS Thursday night. Please arrive by 6:20. You can pay individually (after you get a ticket from SOMEBODY

standing by the cashier's booth :-)), but we need to have enough people
there at once to get the discount. If you arrive too late, you may need to
pay the $6/skater fee. __,_._,___

Shoestring Production 4/26& 27

Shoestring Productions Theatrical Troupe
Presents
Our first Dessert Theater
featuring
"Madam's Been Murdered, Tea Will Be Late"

Friday, April 26 at 7:00 and Saturday, April 27 at 2:00
Cornerstone Christian Church
608 Bartlett Street, Medford

Tickets at the door

Seated and served dessert at a table:
Adults: $10.00
Seniors/Students: $7.00
Child under 4: $2.00

Regular Seating:
Adults: $8.00
Seniors/Students: $5.00
Child under 4: free

For more information, contact Jeannie Everingham at 541-941-0167

"Shoestring Productions Theatrical Troupe was founded in 1993 to provide a safe and secure environment for young people to experience all the aspects of theater, enhancing social skills, public speaking, creativity and confidence." 

Blessings to you and yours,
Tika Weeks



Thursday, March 28, 2013

Community Judges Needed!





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Subject: [jchenews] Community Judges Needed!
From: Tika Weeks <tika_nicole@hotmail.com>
To: jchenews@yahoogroups.com
CC:


 

1ST ANNUAL PEAR TREE TOURNAMENT.pdf

Hello JCHE,
You are invited to the 1st Annual Pear Tree Homeschool Speech & Debate Tournament on April 5th and 6th at North Medford Highschool.
Please take a look at the attached flyer and come out to support the next generation of speakers and be entertained at the same time. Bring the family and meet other homeschoolers.
We are still in need of 40 Community Judges to volunteer 2 hours of their day to support this great program.
Sign up at https://peartree.homeschooldebate.net/judges
Please contact Gage or myself if you have any questions,
Jodi Brown
541-840-8956

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Friday, March 22, 2013

Classical Conversations

 Classical Conversations is a national K-12 program helping home schooling parents teach the classical tools of learning to their children. If you are intrigued by classical education, or wondering what to do about middle school/high school, or looking to home school in community, please join us for a Classical Conversations information meeting. All meetings are from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, held at the following locations and dates: 

LOCATION: CC of Medford, Cornerstone Christian Church (608 N Bartlett StMedfordTuesdays: April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9,  Aug 13. RSVP to: Tiffany McNaught, 541-941-0070tifmcnaught@gmail.com

LOCATION: CC of North Medford, White City 1st Assembly of God (3396 Ave A, White City) Thursdays: April 4, May 2, June 6. RSVP to: Amber Mason, 541-646-5716, amasoncc2@gmail.com

LOCATION: CC of South MedfordRogue Valley Fellowship (2399 S. Pacific Hwy) RSVP to: Stephanie Gotzman, 541-778-3500, sgotzman@hotmail.com

LOCATION: CC of Ashland, First Baptist Church (2004 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland)  Mondays: April 15, May 20, June 17. RSVP to: Heidi Patterson, 541-944-2108, chpatterscott@gmail.com

PLEASE RSVP AS MEETINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, THANK YOU.

Thursday, March 21, 2013

HOMESCHOOL MOVIE DAY IS TOMORROW!!! Come see The Lost Medallion

HOMESCHOOL MOVIE DAY IS TOMORROW!!! Over 170 homeschoolers and their friends and family have signed up for this event!

We will meet at 11:30am tomorrow morning at Tinseltown for a tour of the theater/film room, plus The Lost Medallion at 12:15pm.

We will purchase our tickets individually, so please line up outside the theater.
 
It's not to late to join us! Just RSVP and let me know how many in your group.
 




May God's blessings be upon you and yours,
♥Tika
 

Monday, March 11, 2013

HOMESCHOOL MOVIE DAY: The Lost Medallion 3/22

Bring your family, invite your friends!
Be sure to RSVP so we have a headcount for the field trip tour of the movie theater.Thank you!
HOMESCHOOL MOVIE DAY! Friday, March 22nd
Tinseltown Theatre in Medford, OR
$5.50 / person

Tour of Theater: 11:30am
Showtime: 12:15pm

Please RSVP to Tika Weeks at HSGathering@gmail.com

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Bugs R Us @April JCHE meeting 4/15

APRIL JCHE MEETING - THE BUG MAN RETURNS!
"Oregon Coast Sea Life"
Bugs R Us is returning to JCHE for a FREE fun night of science! Some of you may have attended our Bug Day
Science Day a while ago, or attended one of the Bug Man's other presentations. John has a great range of topics
that he teaches on that include hands - on learning. JCHE will be hosting Bugs R Us as he does a presentation for
the whole family on the "Oregon Coast Sea Life". The description is as follows: Oregon has one of the most diverse
coastal ecosystems on the planet and now it's coming to you! Explore sea life using models and real specimens as
we discuss the fish, plant, and mammal life along the Oregon beaches. This program highlights sea shells, plant
life, preserved animal life and features sea life coloring pages, real sea shell souvenirs and take-home field guides
for all visitors."
This presentation will be at the JCHE April meeting, to be held on Monday, April 15th, at West Main Church of Christ,
at 7:00 p.m. The presentation will last about 1 - 1/2 hours and the best part is that it is FREE! We just need you to give
Joan Consiglio a call, or email her to let her know you are coming so we can plan for set up. Her contact information
is gaitedgardens@embarqmail.com or call 541-826-9405.
Hope to see you there!
March 15th History Day
March 18th JCHE Meeting
April 15th


Blessings,
Tika Weeks
The HS Gathering