Hey all! There is a program starting that I was asked to share with you all. It is called Concerned Youth and it is a new organization aimed at helping kids from 12-18 become active & productive members of our society by doing community service type projects. It will be supervised by local youth pastors from different churches, but parents are always welcome to stay. The initial kick off is May 3rd, time to be determined, where the kids and adults will start at dutch bros on 6th street and 'march' down 6th and back up 7th streets where they will be doing good deeds along the way {such as picking up garbage, etc.}. Joe Chandler, who heads this up, would like to see this first march have TONS of kids participating. You can call him @ 541-295-1546 for additional info. I can personally vouch for Joe, as his daughter and I have been best friends since 6th grade and he is an active member/establisher of the homeless teen events throughout town. A website is being built at concernedyouth.org
Monday, March 31, 2014
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Christian Music Skate Night **the LAST one** [Medford] 4/3
Roller Odyssey is closing, so this will be the last Christian Music Skate! Come join us!
‘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 rinkBEFORE they pay.
Christian Music Night at Roller Odyssey
First Thursday of the Month
Thursday, April 3rd
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
Elk Mountain Highland Games & May Day Festival 5/3
Elk Mountain Highland Games & May Day Festival on May 3rd
Location:
Evans Valley Education & Community Center
8205 East Evans Creek Road
Rogue River, Oregon 97537
Celebrate a Celtic Spring at the first annual Elk Mountain Highland Games & May Day Festival on Saturday, May 3rd 2014 in rural Rogue River, Oregon. This new event to Southern Oregon will include Scottish heavy athletics and edged weapons competitions, a May Pole and court, drumming, bag pipes, beard & braid contest, kid’s activities, a vendor village, and more.
Performances:
Jefferson Pipe Band, Celtic Drums of Thunder, Eric Lovetree Trio, Open Celtic Jams, SCA Demos, Coyote Rising Puppet Theater, Juggling for the kids and more!
General Admission:
Adults $5 Youth $3 (under 10 free)
For more info, www.elkmountaingames.com
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
URGENT! Community Volunteers needed ASAP
Dear Southern Oregon Homeschool Families,
As many of you know, we will be hosting an NCFCA Southern Oregon Qualifying tournament this week in Medford. Speech and debate homeschool students from throughout our region will be competing March 27-29. We have an urgent need for more community judges. No experience needed, we will provide a quick training orientation and food and beverages as our way of saying THANK YOU.
We have several timeslots to choose from and each round is a 2.5-3 hour commitment. Please contact me, Tika Weeks, immediately if you are available!
Thank you and God bless,
Tika Weeks
Judge Coordinator
NCFCA Southern Oregon Qualifier
(541)778-7215
tikaweeks@gmail.com
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Judges Needed!
Dear HSG Families,
My boys and many of their friends will be participating in this tournament and we need more judges ASAP! I know it's spring break for some of you, but if you could take a look at your schedule and see if you can come for 3 hours, we would be honored to have you! :)
Thank you in advance for your consideration,
Tika Weeks
The National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA) is holding a speech and debate tournament, hosting competitors from Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. The event will be held March 27-29 at Cascade Christian High School in Medford, Oregon.
Community judges are a crucial component to the success of the tournament. A first-time judge at a recent tournament commented, "I am having a TON of FUN! The quality of presentation and debating is amazing. I'll be back!"
Please be assured, NO EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED. We will provide an orientation on the day you choose to judge. You should expect that judging one round, including an orientation and time to complete your ballot will take 2 ½ -3 hours. Food and beverages will be available for your hospitality.
To register as a judge, click here or go to www.ncfca.org and click "Judges" at the right of the red menu bar. Select the red "Region II" portion of the map, and then "Southern Oregon Qualifier" in Medford, Oregon. Enter your contact information and select the round(s) you wish to judge. It's very simple!
If you have questions about judging or the registration process, please contact me directly :) We look forward to seeing you at the tournament!
These are the timeslots we have available at this time:
·Thursday, March 27
7:15 Debate Round 1
9:15 Speech
11:15 Debate Round 2
1:15 Speech
3:15 Debate Round 3
5:15 Speech
7:15 Debate Round 4
·Friday, March 28
7:15 Speech
9:15 Debate Round 5
11:15 Speech
1:15 Debate Round 6
3:15 Speech
5:45 Debate Octafinals
·Saturday, March 29
7:15 Debate Quarterfinals
9:15 Speech Semifinals
1:45 Speech Finals
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Q & A with Colonel Dave Dotterrer: An Invitation for Homeschoolers
Q & A with Colonel Dave Dotterrer: An Invitation for Homeschoolers
When: Thursday, March 20th, 6:30pm
Where: Republican Headquarters, 311 E. Main St. (downtown Medford)
What: An opportunity for parents and students to ask questions of
Col. Dave Dotterrer, and represent the homeschooling families of Southern Oregon
At the Pro-Life Rally in downtown Medford this past January, I met Colonel Dave Dotterrer, who will be running for State Senator in this 2014 election. I was grateful that Col. Dotterrer was present on that very chilly day, supporting the sanctity of life. I wondered what his views were on homeschooling, and if this was a candidate I could vote for in the coming elections. With this in mind, Nicholas (my son) and I decided to host a meeting with Col. Dotterrer, so that the homeschooling families in our area would have an opportunity to get to know this candidate, and to voice their concerns and questions.
As a parent with an interest in the future of homeschooling in Oregon, I am thankful to have the opportunity to personally engage in conversation a public servant who may be representing my family and the interests of my community at the Capitol. It is also important to give our young people the opportunity to be involved in the political process of our nation, voice their concerns, and be representatives of their generation. We encourage students to attend the meeting and ask questions of Col. Dotterrer.
Please join us and invite other homeschooling families as well. We hope to see you there!
Veronika Comerchero and Nicholas Comerchero
Monday, March 3, 2014
Community Judges Needed
Our local homeschool speech and debate club, Deo Volente, of the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA), is hosting the Southern Oregon Qualifier in Medford, Oregon from March 27th-29th.
Community judges are a crucial part of this event and we invite YOU to participate. No experience in debate or judging is needed. A brief training session will be provided.
For more information, please contact Tika Weeks at tikaweeks@gmail.com or call (541)778-7215.
Christian Music Skate Night
‘Tis rollerskating time again! You can invite others; they just need to rsvp to me and GET A TICKET from someone standing near the cashier’s booth at the rink BEFORE they pay.
Christian Music Night at Roller Odyssey
First Thursday of the Month
Thursday, March 6th
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 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
Saturday, March 1, 2014
2 New Classes at Think Tank Kids
From Michelle Hennes at Think Tank Kids:
We are adding 2 new classes at Think Tank Kids:
- Boys Gymnastics Thursdays 3:30-4:30
Boys build strength and flexibility in order to progress through Beginning to Advanced recreational gymnastics. All programs and skill charts are designed by Think Tank Kids and cover all the skills necessary to build a strong foundation.
- Moms Tumbling Mondays 4:15-5:30
No you're not too old and it's OK if you haven't done a cartwheel since grade school or have never even done a cartwheel! Any level welcome everyone works at their own pace. Come try the class for free!
Michelle Hennes
www.thinktankkidsonline.com
Thursday, February 27, 2014
[JCHE] Oceanography Classes & Outdoor School
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM JCHE:
JACKSON COUNTY HOME EDUCATORS
OCEANOGRAPHY CLASSES AND OUTDOOR SCHOOL
K-12 students and parents are invited to join in the Oceanography Adventure. This experience is in two parts: two classroom teaching indoor days and three Outdoor Adventure Days. Parents are required to attend both sections with their children. Your K-4th grade children will need parent help and supervision during both sections. Parents of 5-12th graders need to attend the classes and outdoor school and help monitor.
Section 1,classroom teaching days, will focus on ocean zones, aquatic life, classifying, tides, wave action, currents and the ocean floor. Teaching activities will engage the kinesthetic, auditory and visual learner. Cost for the pre-teaching classes are: JCHE newsletter subscribers (members) $5.00 per family. Cost for non members is $10.00 per family. Each student will need to provide a three ring binder. Families may be asked to donate some resources. Class structure, groups and age divisions per class will be determined after registration is completed.
Place: West Main Church of Christ, Medford
Date: Thursday, Friday, May 22, 23, 2014
Time: Thursday, 9:00-9:30 am check in ----2:30 pm
Friday, 9:30 am---2:30 pm
Noon--12:45 pm lunch break, bring your own
2:30 pm...clean up
Section 2, Outdoor School Adventure at the Northern California Coast
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 29, 30, 31
These activities are paid for by each family as we arrive at each destination so no pre-payment is needed for the Outdoor School Adventure.
Schedule: Thursday, May 29
1. 10:45 am, Ocean World Aquarium, Crescent City, CA
Price: (group of 20 or more) $4.00 K-5th $6.00 6th-adult Cash payment
---- On your own lunch Sack lunch it at Battery Point weather permitting
2. 3:00 pm , Patrick's Point State Park, Trinidad, CA,
Guided Natural History Geology Hike with a Ranger, Price, Free!
3. Free time
Friday, May 30
1. 7:45 am , Patrick's Point State Park, Trinidad, CA,(waived entry fee)
Guided tide pooling adventure with a BLM Interpretive Specialist, Price, free!
----On your own lunch Sack lunch it at the Park weather permitting
2. 1:00 pm , Dunes Discovery, Humboldt Coastal Nature Center,Manilla (Arcata), CA,
Guided by volunteer of non-profit organization, Friends of the Dunes,
Price: $4:00 per student , I think parents are free of charge, Cash payment
*Dunes Discovery will end at the beach.*
3. Free time
Saturday, May 31
1. 7:45 am, Humboldt State University Marine Science Lab, Trinidad, CA
Guided fun with a graduate Marine Naturalist Cash payments
----tide pooling adventure, price: Flat rate, $20.00 per group (max 20 people)
----microscope lab of sea creatures, price: Flat rate, $20.00 per group (max 20)
----class lesson about ecosystems, price: Flat rate, $20.00 per group (max 20)
----Tour of HSU Marine Lab and touch tank, price: $2.00 per student, parent free!
Groups that exceed 20 people will be divided into 2 groups.
This visit will possibly go through lunch. Bring a sack lunch.
2. Free time....explore Trinidad, light house, museum, beach....return to Medford
REGISTRATION:
Send a check written to JCHE to Laura Hreha, 2030 Melody Lane, Medford, Oregon, 97504.
Add a note indicating all names and grades of children and name of parent attending. Indicate if you are a paid subscriber (member) of JCHE or not. Your $5.00 or $10.00 registers you for both indoor classes on May 22, 23 and for the Northern CA Coastal Outdoor School Adventure. You can attend the indoor oceanography classes and choose not to go to the Outdoor Adventure on May 29, 30 and 31. But, attendance at the indoor classes on May 22, 23 is required for your family to attend theOutdoor Adventure. Indicate in your note with payment if you are planning on both classes and outdoor school or just the indoor classroom teaching.
DEADLINE: April 1, 2014 *30 Students plus parents for May 22, 23, indoor classes *
* 40 people with parents included for the Northern California Coastal Outdoor School Adventure*
REGISTER SOON AS OUTDOOR SCHOOLS FILL UP QUICKLY
All lodging, food and travel expenses are arranged by the participating families. There is camping at Patrick's Point State Park for $35.00 per night. There are several motels in Arcata,CA. There are a few motels in McKinleyville which is mid point between our travels. McKinleyville was recommended by the local biologist . I will look into a group rate for motels. Let me know if you are interested in this.
Questions: email laura_hreha@yahoo.com
websites: www.humboldt.edu www.oceanworldonline.com
www.park.ca.gov (info on Patrick's Point)
www.friendsofthedunes.org www.blm.gov (info on Trinidad)
Monday, February 24, 2014
Host housing needed
From Lorrie Walker:
Greetings!
An amazing group of over 100 homeschool students is coming to town for a speech and debate tournament March 26th-30th. We are in need of volunteer families to help house some of them, since we will have competitors from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California. Mostly, these people just need a place to sleep and shower, as they will be at registration the evening of the 26th, competition all day on the 27th, 28th, and 29th, and heading home either late that night or the morning of the 30th. Feeding them is not required, but some hosts do like to provide grab-and-go breakfast foods (i.e., muffins, bagels, hard-boiled eggs, fruit, etc.). This is a chance to bless fellow homeschoolers while being blessed by some wonderful people.
Please consider helping in this way, OR, if you're unable, are there people you know well that would enjoy this (even retired friends or empty-nesters)?
Please contact me ASAP so that I can prayerfully place these wonderful people.
Blessings,
Lorrie Walker
541-479-5813
Friday, February 7, 2014
Ballroom Dance [Central Point/Medford]
From DeeAnn Todd:
Homeschool Friends,
Our ballroom dance class is in need of boy dancers from 8 to 18 years old. If you have a young man who would be interested in joining us please let me know immediately. We meet at the Evergreen Ballroom in Central Point on Wednesdays, 2pm for 8 to 12 year olds, and 2:55pm for 13 to 18 year olds. We will begin on February 26th and culminate with a dance performance on May 10th. It’s great fun and they learn lots.
This is a beginner class so no dance experience is necessary, and there are scholarships available.
Call DeeAnn at (626) 589-0844 or e-mail ballroom@toddmail.us for more information.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Rollerskating TOMORROW
‘Tis rollerskating time again! You can invite others; they just need to rsvp to me and GET A TICKET from someone standing near the cashier’s booth at the rink BEFORE they pay.
Christian Music Night at Roller Odyssey
First Thursday of the Month
Thursday, Feb 6th
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 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
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Guitar Lessons
GUITAR LESSONS
Do you have a student who would like to learn to play guitar?
Melanie Parton is currently accepting new students. Melanie is a homeschool mom with 25 plus years of music/guitar experience and whose passion is teaching. She has recently become a vendor with Logos Charter School, so that is an option if you have a Logos student. If you would like more information regarding lessons,
you may contact Melanie at 541-840-1532 or email her at partonfam@gmail.com
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Saturday, January 18, 2014
OR Right To Life Oratory Contest
This is a special message for high school juniors and seniors:
Researching the issues affecting the beginning and end of life, coming to an educated conclusion on these issues, and learning to articulate them are vital skills--and I’d like to tell you about an upcoming opportunity to do just that: The Jackson County chapter of Oregon Right to Life is sponsoring an oratory contest. Think of this as an opportunity to study what is meant when we use the phrase “sanctity of life”, to discuss the issues with your parents, pastors, and friends, and develop the skills to articulate your ideas.
Participants in this competition will prepare and deliver a 5-7 minute speech focusing on abortion, euthanasia, infanticide, or stem cell research. These are the issues you will be making decisions about and voting on in the very near future. They are issues foundational to our humanity and it is so important that you use your energy, your intelligence and your voice to speak out for the sanctity of life.
The contest will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 7pm, at Cornerstone Christian Church. Deadline for registration is February 25. Please contact Veronika Comerchero at (541)245-2959 to register. Once you register with your name and address, I will send you a packet with further information.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Shoestring Productions Theatrical Troupe
Sorry I didn't get this posted sooner, but they did confirm it's not too late to join! ~ Tika
The first day of Shoestring Productions Theatrical Troupe is this Thursday, January 2nd, 1:30
to 3:30 pm
at West Main Church of Christ. Parents and students please attend for announcements, schedule information, tuition information, registration and theatre games. The informational meeting is before the games so parents can choose to stay or leave when the games begin. All other Thursdays, class time is 1:30 pm
to 4:30 pm. Our performance is scheduled for the last weekend in April, 2014. Please contact Jeannie Everingham for questions atjeham66@gmail.com
or541-941-0167.
Monday, January 6, 2014
The HS Gathering ~ Winter 2014
Tika's Gathering Place 
The HS Gathering ~ Winter 2014
(aka "Mom's Night In")
Please join me for an evening of good food and great fellowship with other homeschool mamas!
Three things:
-There will be a FUN PROJECT to do together, NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY :)
-There will be CHOCOLATE, so please bring something to DIP
-There will be a SMALL GIFT, so please RSVP and let me know if you are bringing a friend ♥
Please RSVP for exact location and directions. Thank you!
~ Tika Weeks
Friday, January 3, 2014
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Love Notes Project
From Rachel Olstad:
Here’s some info for a simple yet meaningful community service project – and it can double up as art. Better yet, throw a Valentines party for your homeschool friends and do the project together!
*It’s LOVE NOTES sponsored by Joni and Friends Southern Oregon:*
Bless and encourage a family affected by disability with a Valentine. Last year we collected over 4000 Valentines that we mailed to 80 homes. Help us meet or even surpass this amount!
Be part of this exciting ministry by making or buying Valentines. Include a Bible verse or a word of encouragement, and if you wish, a small gift such as candy, gift certificates, DQ tokens, etc.
We will need your Valentines by February 7, 2014
. You can either mail or deliver the Valentines.
MAIL TO:
Joni and Friends Southern Oregon
PO Box 526
Talent, OR 97540
DELIVER TO:
925 Rebecca Drive
Phoenix
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