Events

MEMBERS ONLY

PETCO

3rd thru 8th graders. 

10:00 to 11:30 am

Wednesday September 17th 2008

Details about the trip are below. The only day I could match up with the field trip is a Wednesday.  I booked it for 10:00 am to 11:30 am, so we could head to the park afterwards if you would like.  Please look at the date and time carefully, and plan accordingly.  I have room for 30 kids.  I will take first come first serve. 

Contact person is Christine Kirby  

http://www.lattaplantation.org/visit/special_events.shtml

September 17, 2008 (10am-4pm) Fall Homeschool Day Living history day set
aside for homeschoolers of all ages. See period demonstrations, tour the
plantation, make crafts, and much more! Admission is $5 per person, ages 4
and under free.

We meet each Wednesday at a park for a social gathering for our children. If you are interested in ENRICH this is a prefect opportunity to join us and meet us and our children. 

September 17th thru Dec 31st we will meet at Frank Liske Park in Concord by the big barn. 

On September 19 the Northwest Area Health Education Center (NWAHEC) and Autism Society of North Carolina will welcome Dr. Temple Grandin to the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem for a one-day conference titled "Autism Today: Crossing Bridges Despite the Challenges."

Dr. Grandin is an Associate Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. Dr. Grandin is arguably the most recognized and accomplished adult with autism in the world. She is renowned for her contributions to the design of livestock handling facilities as well as a leader, educator and advocate for people with autism as well as their families.

Dr. Grandin has appeared on television shows such as 20/20, 48 hours, CNN Larry King Live, Prime Time Live, the Today Show and The View. In addition, she has appeared on television shows in other countries and has been featured in People Magazine, The New York Times, Forbes, U.S. News and World Report, Time Magazine, the New York Times Book Review and Discover Magazine.

Dr. Grandin’s latest book Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships: Decoding Social Mysteries Through the Unique Perspectives of Autism won the Book of the Year’s Silver Medal Award in the Family and Relationships category. This book also won the prestigious Foreword Book of the Year Award in 2006. Dr. Grandin has authored a number of best selling books including Emergence: Labeled Autistic, Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior, and Thinking in Pictures and Other Reports From My Life with Autism.

Fees for the conference are $98, if postmarked or registered online by September 5, or $123 after September 5. Fee includes certificate of completion, program materials and refreshments. A variety of contact hours and continuing education credits are available. Check the conference brochure for complete info.

To view and print the registration brochure including other sessions and speaker biographies, click here.

To register online click here to go to the NWAHEC website (you will need to create a log in ID).

--- New Anatomy Day Camp for 6th - 12th Graders

At the request of many, we're offering a new Anatomy
and Physiology Day Camp at Appalachian State University
in Boone, NC.

It will be held on Saturday, September 20, in the ASU
Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab. 

Parents are welcome to join us for the last 30 minutes
of the camp.

Details are here..

http://www.AnatomyCamp.com

Let me know if you have questions. Have a good week.

Greg

Greg Landry, M.S.
Director, Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab
Appalachian State University
LandryGL@appstate.edu
office: 828-265-4101 or 828-262-7625
cell: 828-964-1662

 A start time was required to post this on the calendar, so I figured they would be there at least an hour.  Their website didn't include this info.  Please e-mail one of the contact persons to confirm end time. 

To: homespuncharlotte@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [homespuncharlotte] Homeschool Basketball

Please respond to the contact information below:

ATTENTION PLAYERS, COACHES and PARENTS

Cabarrus-Rowan Stallions Basketball Registration will be Saturday
September 20, 2008 at 10:00 am.

Truth Temple
2705 Moose Road
Kannapolis NC

Visit the website at www.freewebs.com/crstallions/ to become familiar
with the program and to download all the registration forms that you
will need the day of registration. Registration fees are listed on
the website. Checks are to be made out to CCHSA.

Take advantage of saving $25.00 by registering by October 4, 2008.
All early registrations must be postmarked on or before October 4,
2008 to receive the discount.

PHYSICALS
At this time sports physicals are required for all players. Physicals
done within the past 12 months will be accepted.

If you have any questions regarding the basketball program please
email Brian Holm crstallions@earthlink.net or Jerry Riley
jriley1@ctc.net Please visit the website prior to emailing questions
as they may be answered there.

CALLING ALL COACHES
At this time we are still in need of some coaches and assistant
coaches. In order to keep a volunteer program running we need
volunteers. Coaching is tough, challenging, time consuming, and a
commitment. The rewards are ETERNAL!

Won't you make the difference in a life today! If you or someone you
know is interested in coaching please contact Brian Holm
crstallions@earthlink.net as soon as possible.

If you will NOT be available to visit the gym on Sept. 20 please
respond to this e-mail with your intentions of playing along with your
children's playing information. Please include age, grade and level of
play. Your options will be Elementary boys, Middle School, JV and
Varsity Boys and Girls.

Brian J. Holm
Cabarrus Rowan Stallions Basketball
(704) 843-6354 - work / (704) 787-3588 - mobile
CRStallions@earthlink.net
Stallions Website - http://www.freewebs.com/crstallions/

Jerry Riley
Cabarrus Rowan Stallions Athletic Director
(704) 652-7557 - home / 704-996-9892 - mobile
jriley1@ctc.net

We meet each Wednesday at a park for a social gathering for our children. If you are interested in ENRICH this is a prefect opportunity to join us and meet us and our children. 

September 17th thru Dec 31st we will meet at Frank Liske Park in Concord by the big barn. 

Event at Greensboro Montessori School

Family events begin at 5:00

Talk begins at 7:00

Through games and interactive activities, you'll practice the skills of scientific observation and inquiry as you discover the natural world around you. Each Homeschool Friday includes two 30-minute classes and a planetarium show. Round out your day with a self-guided tour of the museum, a walk on our nature trail, and a picnic in the picnic area. Schedule is subject to change.

Piedmont Past & Present
Fishing, Fords, and Ferries  Piedmont Past & Present
Date: September 26, 2008
(Registration Deadline: Friday, September 12)

Compare and contrast our local environment with the natural world of the Piedmont 600 years ago. Meet animals who haven't been seen in our neighborhood for over 100 years and others who manage to live side-by-side with us successfully in the modern world. General Information
Ages: All Ages
Cost: $4 per person
Program length:
2 hours: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Registration
Registration deadline: 2 weeks prior to the program date.
Cancellation Fee: Cancellations made with less than 48-hour's notice will result in a $10 fee per family or group. To register: Call 803.981.9182
or e-mail: mycoscheduler@chmuseums.org

MEMBERS ONLY- (for our group, but this is open to everyone)

I am planning a field trip to the Biltmore Estate, Friday September
> 26th, for their home school days. This year the festival is focusing
> on the culinary arts. Tickets are $20.00 each. That includes a self
> guided tour through the house, conservatory, winery and all the
> activities at River Bend Farm. Payments are due at the time of
> registration. We could carpool and save on gas. If you would be
> interested in going let me know.
>
> Contact person is Megan Brigham

http://www.bookitprogram.com/enrollment/homeschool.asp

Join us for a park day at Frank Liske Park in Concord at noon.  We will gather at the big barn and have some social time.

You must be a member of ENRICH to join this girl scout group.

We have a Girl Scout troop, combined Brownies and Juniors, meeting at 1pm on the first and third Wednesdays, Frank Liske Park, beginning Oct. 1.

Contact person is Karen Dutton

https://www. homeschoolbuyers co-op.org/ index.php? option=com_ epp_offer&Itemid=323

How Ewe You Can Help

Your Child Right Write Better

Want to know how you can encourage your elementary,

middle school, or high school student to become a better writer?

Carol Baldwin, local author of

Teaching the Story: Fiction Writing in 4th-8th Grade,

will share several important tips in a fun, hands-on workshop.

A book signing will follow her presentation.

FREE

Tuesday, October 7th

7:00-8:00pm

@ the Mint Hill Branch Library

Registration begins September 15th

and is required for attendance.

Call (704) 416-5200 to register.

Join us for a park day at Frank Liske Park in Concord at noon.  We will gather at the big barn and have some social time.

OPEN TO ALL HOMESCHOOLERS-   

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR BOYS/GIRLS CLUB OF CABARRUS COUNTY HOME SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR 2008-09

The Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County will be opening its doors to local home schoolers for the fifth straight school year. Starting September 11, the Club will host its Home School Days program.

The program will be available to children 5-14 yrs. Old (must be 5 yrs. Before Oct. 16). Children will be divided into three groups based on their age and each group will rotate around the facility’s activity rooms over a two-hour time frame. Depending on the age group, activities may include phys. ed., arts & crafts, life skills, performing arts, academic activities, and game room activities.

Home School Days will be held the second Thursday of every month from September through April, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

ALL activities will be led by Boys & Girls Club staff, who will be assisted by select home school parents.

MEMBERS ONLY------

Friday, Oct. 10, 10:30-12:30, for the Rosedale Plantation field trip.   

So, if you would like to go on a field trip to Historic Rosedale (8 minutes down N. Tryon from University Hospital) on Friday, Oct. 10, 10:30-12:30, $4 per person including adults (children 3 and under free, but there is no stroller access), please RSVP so that I can see if we have enough folks able to go to make their minimum.

Contact Karen D.

open to all homeschoolers-------

This is the day Inner Peaks opens to all homeschoolers for $10 p/p.  You can check in from1 to 3 pm and stay as long as you like. 

Check out there web site for details.

The Mint Hill Branch Library will offer chess club one day per month.

Fridays from 1-3 pm

Oct. 10

Nov. 14

Dec. 5

Registration begins September 20 by calling the Mint Hill Branch Library at (704) 416-5200.

Thank you very much.

Donna Reynolds

Mint Hill Branch Library

Some chess sets will be available, but bring your own if you can to avoid wait-time for a game

Historic Latta Plantation Presents
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> group, 'The Celtic Folkers.' Purchase raffle tickets or shop the silent
> auction items made by local artisans.
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> information, please call 704-875-2312, or visit our website at
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 As of 10-11-08, the Driver's Edge website still showed registration open for the event below.

Dear Students & Parents of our CHARLOTTE Notification List: 

We would like to announce that Driver's Edge will be conducting a program in the Charlotte Area on the weekend of October 18 & 19, 2008 at Knights Stadium in Fort Mill, SC.  In receipt of this e-mail, you are NOT automatically registered for this event.  You must REGISTER online at our website (link below).  Registration BEGINS Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 6:00p.m. (Eastern Time). 

Registration is offered on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.  We are not able to guarantee your space in this program, so please sign up as soon as registration begins.  We anticipate that this program will fill up very quickly.  

**Driver's Edge is open to anyone age 21, or younger, and MUST have a valid learner's permit or driver's license in order to participate. **

On Wednesday, September 24 at 6:00P.M. (Eastern Time), you will see Charlotte available for registration on our Tour Schedule & Registration page.  Students should only register for ONE DAY & ONE TIME (either 8am OR 1pm).  After registering, you will receive an e-mail with all class details approximately 7-10 days PRIOR to the class date.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008 (Eastern Time), 6:00p.m. - Register at:

www.driversedge. org/events/ currentevents. aspx

Novella Festival Events

Imaginon is doing both the Book Brunch and Wordplay together. It is apparently an opportunity to meet several authors and illustrators of books for youth in conjunction with crafts, music, storytelling and other activities. It takes place this Saturday, October 11 at Imaginon from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. More information can be found at http://www.plcmc. org/novello/.

www.italian-club-charlotte.org

THIS IS A ONE DAY ONLY EVENT so, come bring the family and enjoy a day of Italian culture!

Date:  Sat. Oct. 11, 2008

Time:  11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Location:  Charlotte (Uptown)

Where:  the Wachovia Atrium

The Wachovia Atrium bldg. is located in uptown Charlotte near the corner of South Tryon Street and 2nd Street. Parking is available in the Two Wachovia Center Parking Garage.

Address:  301 S. Tryon St., Charlotte , NC 28202

Admission:  $3.00 for Adults. Children 12 and under, FREE.

Event Contact Phone:  (704) 614-3822

Latin American Festival

Sunday, October 12
Presented by Latin American Coalition
FREE!

> official website

The Eighteenth Annual Latin American Festival - one of Charlotte’s signature cultural events- attracts thousands of individuals from our multicultural community to enjoy local, nationally and internationally known musicians, handmade art and crafts, authentic Latin American cuisine, traditional folkloric dance performances and children’s activities and performances- a true cultural experience for all.

This year the Latin American Festival is moving to a new location. We are excited to be hosting our 18th annual festival at Symphony Park in South Park.

12:00 - 7:00 pm

> More Special Events

Join us for a park day at Frank Liske Park in Concord at noon.  We will gather at the big barn and have some social time.

You have to be an ENRICH member to join this girl scout group.

We have a Girl Scout troop, combined Brownies and Juniors, meeting at 1pm on the first and third Wednesdays during park day beginning Oct. 1.

Meets at Frank Liske Park

Contact is Karen Dutton. 

Check this link for places and times specific to your county.

http://www.sboe. state.nc. us/content. aspx?id=17

MEMBERS ONLY------

Please provide feedback regarding the Bost Grist Millfield trip. I am
looking at a Friday... Does October 17th look good to everyone? Is
there another conflict on that date? If so I will be happy to switch
to another time.
Bost Grist Mill is an original working mill dating back to the early
1800's. The mill is restored and does education tours explaining how
food was farmed and processed during the early days.
Children will get hands on opportunities to shell an ear of corn in
the original way, and see how corn becomes cornmeal. Please see the
web site for more detailed information about this interesting
historical site.

We would hope to set up a tour around 10:00.. on a Friday.

Cost depends on how many people attend. I am hoping for 20
participants. 1-10 10.00 each
11-15 9.00
16-24 8.00
25-50 7.00
51 -up 6.00
All people participating in the tour pay. This is because it is open
by appointment only and they have a need to pay the staff and costs
of opening.
There is also offered a class on making a corn husk doll for 3.00 per
child.
There are picnic areas so weather permitting we would pack a picnic
lunch.
bostgristmill@netzero.com

Bost Grist Mill
4701 Highway 200
Concord, NC 28025
704-782-1600
( near Reed Gold Mine)

Contact is Donna Stockwell

 Insect-igations!
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> Friday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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> The Something's A-Flutter exhibit will provide a great
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> basis for a day of insect exploration, with additional
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> hands-on activities located around the Garden to enable
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> students to learn even more concepts about insects and
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> arthropods! Students will learn the characteristics of an
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> insect, compare/contrast insects with other arthropods,
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> and explore insect classification as they create their own
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> insect flashcards to take home. They will also make their
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> own Bug Sucker and practice using it to collect and
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> examine garden insects under magnification. Students
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> will have the opportunity to identify insects as pests or
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> beneficial, then participate in a beneficial insect release
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> in the Garden.
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> Key Concepts: Arthropods, insects, butterflies, life cycles,
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> metamorphosis, classification, predator/prey relationships,
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> balance in an ecosystem, hand lens and/or microscope skills
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> Botany All Around!

Home School Days are offered on a come-and-go
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> basis from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. to permit more time for in-depth
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> learning and exploration. Come for a few hours if
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> you wish, or bring a picnic lunch and make a day of it!
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> Fees are based per child; each registered child will
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> receive a program passport on the day of the program that
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> will enable them to participate in the activity stations.
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> Cost for each Day: $8 per child participant, $6 per parent or
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> Chaperone
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> (Non-participating children/siblings will be admitted at
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> the Education self-guided rate of $3 each, with children
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> 4 and under admitted free)

Friday the 17th at Pharr Mill Rd park in Harrisburg

10am-5pm

AGES: ALL AGES

COST: FREE

SIGN-UP: NONE REQUIRED

THE NC WILDLIFE SENSORY SAFARI EXHIBIT WILL BE COMING TO PHARR MILL PARK. THE EXHIBIT HOUSES A VARIETY OF ANIMALS. VISITORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO TOUCH THE ANIMALS AND FURS WHILE LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE WILDLIFE IN OUR AREA. THE EXHIBIT HAS A BLACK BEAR, A WILD TURKEY, AN ALBINO DEER AND MUCH MORE. SO COME AND VISIT WITH US AT THE SENSORY SAFARI!

4-5pm

AGES: 5- 13 YEARS OLD

COST: FREE

SIGN-UP: NONE REQUIRED

WE ARE GOING TO BE EXPLORING WHAT OUR FEATHERED FRIENDS THE OWLS HAD FOR DINNER. THE KID’S WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE OWL PELLETS. WE WILL TAKE TIME TO PULL THEM APART AND SEE WHAT ANIMALS THE OWL HAS EATEN DURING THE NIGHT. KIDS WILL TAKE HOME THEIR FINDS. ALL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES ARE PROVIDED.

The next day (18th) the Wildlife Safari will be at Frank Liske, and that evening there will be a night owl prowl at Frank Liske

AGES: ALL AGES

COST: FREE

SIGN-UP: NONE REQUIRED

MEET AT SOCCER COMPLEX MEETING ROOM

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHOO IS OUT AT NIGHT PLAYING IN THE PARK? WELL HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO EXPLORE THE PARK AT NIGHT AND SEE WHOO IS WATCHING US. WE WILL START AT THE SOCCER MEETING ROOM WITH A SHORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ON THE NIGHT LIFE AT THE PARK AND THEN WE WILL LEARN DIFFERENT OWL CALLS. WE WILL THEN HEAD OUT TO THE TRAIL TO PRACTICE OUR HOOTS WHILE HIKING ALONG THE TRAIL. WE WILL BE WATCHING CLOSELY FOR ANY OF OUR NIGHT VISITORS LIKE THE WHITETAIL DEER OR MAYBE A RACCOON OR FOX. SO COME OUT FOR A FUN NIGHT AND LOTS OF HOOTS!

Here’s the link to the Cabarrus Parks and Rec calendar  Friday the 17th (after the Grist Mill <G>) at Pharr Mill Rd park in Harrisburg---Karen D.

10am-5pm

AGES: ALL AGES

COST: FREE

SIGN-UP: NONE REQUIRED

THE NC WILDLIFE SENSORY SAFARI EXHIBIT WILL BE COMING TO PHARR MILL PARK. THE EXHIBIT HOUSES A VARIETY OF ANIMALS. VISITORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO TOUCH THE ANIMALS AND FURS WHILE LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE WILDLIFE IN OUR AREA. THE EXHIBIT HAS A BLACK BEAR, A WILD TURKEY, AN ALBINO DEER AND MUCH MORE. SO COME AND VISIT WITH US AT THE SENSORY SAFARI!

4-5pm

AGES: 5- 13 YEARS OLD

COST: FREE

SIGN-UP: NONE REQUIRED

WE ARE GOING TO BE EXPLORING WHAT OUR FEATHERED FRIENDS THE OWLS HAD FOR DINNER. THE KID’S WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE OWL PELLETS. WE WILL TAKE TIME TO PULL THEM APART AND SEE WHAT ANIMALS THE OWL HAS EATEN DURING THE NIGHT. KIDS WILL TAKE HOME THEIR FINDS. ALL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES ARE PROVIDED.

The next day (18th) the Wildlife Safari will be at Frank Liske, and that evening there will be a night owl prowl at Frank Liske

AGES: ALL AGES

COST: FREE

SIGN-UP: NONE REQUIRED

MEET AT SOCCER COMPLEX MEETING ROOM

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHOO IS OUT AT NIGHT PLAYING IN THE PARK? WELL HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO EXPLORE THE PARK AT NIGHT AND SEE WHOO IS WATCHING US. WE WILL START AT THE SOCCER MEETING ROOM WITH A SHORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ON THE NIGHT LIFE AT THE PARK AND THEN WE WILL LEARN DIFFERENT OWL CALLS. WE WILL THEN HEAD OUT TO THE TRAIL TO PRACTICE OUR HOOTS WHILE HIKING ALONG THE TRAIL. WE WILL BE WATCHING CLOSELY FOR ANY OF OUR NIGHT VISITORS LIKE THE WHITETAIL DEER OR MAYBE A RACCOON OR FOX. SO COME OUT FOR A FUN NIGHT AND LOTS OF HOOTS!

Here’s the link to the Cabarrus Parks and Rec calendar  http://cabarruscounty.us/eventscalendar/eventsviewer.aspx?Department=Parks+and+Recreation

This Friday is Homeschool Skate day at Frye's Roller Rink on Popular
Tent Road in Concord.

Time: 12:30pm to 3:00pm

Cost: $3.00 for regular skates with admission or $5.00 or in-line
skates