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Cannon Memorial Library in the upstairs Art Gallery. Union St. Downtown Concord.

Cannon Memorial Library in the upstairs Art Gallery. Union St. Downtown Concord.

Our "Anatomy and Physiology Research Paper Contest" will start early June with some great prizes - Dell laptop computers. Watch for details via email. We have lots of free online seminars coming up in the next few weeks.. details will come via email. ===>  Summer Camps - Anatomy and Physiology ===>  Very Cool Week-Long Camps in Boone, NC :) Please forward this message to anyone who may be interested. == June 7 - 12, all girls camp == June 14 - 19, all girls camp - ALMOST FULL == June 21 - 26, all guys camp == July 5 - 10, guys and girls camp - FULL We only have a few spots still available. See details, photos, and letters from parents and students here.. http://www.HomeschoolScienceAcademy.com ________________________________________ Don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions: office: 828-265-4101 or cell: 828-964-1662 Greg@homeschoolscienceacademy.com Thanks - have a great week! Greg Greg Landry, M.S. Director, Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab office: 828-265-4101 Greg@homeschoolscienceacademy.com http://www.HomeschoolScienceAcademy.com

Cannon Memorial Library in the upstairs Art Gallery. Union St. Downtown Concord.

What: Soccer Skills Summer Day Camp When: June 22 – 26, Mon - Fri, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Where: 2512 Cornwall Ct, Laurel Park Subdivision Who: Boys and Girls, ages 6-9. No experience required. Cost: $50. Shin guards required. The camp will be directed by Dashiell Mace (15) & Patrick Michaels (14), 2 homeschooled high schoolers, with Elizabeth Mace (adult) onsite at all times. For more information please call Elizabeth Mace 704-792-1612 or email wdw@ctc.net. Registration Deadline – June 15th – Registration Deadline – June 15th

Cannon Memorial Library in the upstairs Art Gallery. Union St. Downtown Concord.

Cannon Memorial Library in the upstairs Art Gallery. Union St. Downtown Concord.

TEENS SUMMER CLAYTIME Six-week class meeting one time per week   Ages -                 12+ years Wednesday -     5:00 - 7:00 PM Dates -                June 17 through July 29, 2009                                          (No class on Wednesday, July 15) Cost -                  $100.00   Mud Slingers Pottery & Glass Studio has a specially designed class for teenagers.    Gretchen Hogan will guide students through a variety of processes of manipulating, forming and molding clay vessels and sculptural figures. Students will have a blast creating their own unique bowls, pots, animal figures, beads, or anything else they can imagine! The workshop will also develop connections between clay and nature by using nature as inspiration for ceramic forms.   Handbuilding, pinching, coiling, and sculpting will be explored, with plenty of room for guided exploration within the student's individual interest.  Exploration of various methods of using glaze and colorants as well as the process of glazing and firing the clay will be included in this class.  All pottery and glaze used at Mud Slingers is food safe.   Students will also observe a demonstration on the wheel by a studio member.  All clay, tools and materials will be provided.   Plan to come to this class and have a fun time exploring your ventures with clay!  Projects will be glazed on the last day of class.  Pottery will be fired and ready for pick up within two weeks.      <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Mud Slingers Pottery & Glass Studio 9 Union Street N Suite 150 Concord, NC  28025 704-796-1600 Master and VISA Cards accepted    Mud Slingers is located in the Paramount Building across from Hotel Concord on Union Street.  Look for the red canopy - go under the canopy through the double doors.  We are in the back of the building. Parking is available in parking deck on Cabarrus Avenue behind our studio.

Cannon Memorial Library in the upstairs Art Gallery. Union St. Downtown Concord.

4-H Summer Fling is a special program sponsored by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Cabarrus County Center‟s 4-H Program. Most activities will be held at the Cabarrus County Center, 715 Cabarrus Avenue West, Concord. TO REGISTER *You may register for a 4-H Summer Fling session ONLINE at www.cabarruscounty4H.com under the link “4-H Summer Fling Registration” or go to http://www.cabarruscounty.us/ReservePartner Payment will be accepted online with a credit or debit card. This is the preferred method of registration. *You may also register IN PERSON at the Cooperative Extension Office, 715 Cabarrus Avenue West, Concord. *Registration will continue throughout the summer, although sessions do have registration deadlines of seven days prior to the session. *Please register each child individually. *Each participant will need a completed 4-H Enrollment Form and Medical Release Form in order to participate. These forms can be found at www.cabarruscounty4h.com. *Classes will be cancelled if the minimum participant numbers are not met. REFUNDS *Refunds will be made ONLY if your class is cancelled, not if you personally have a conflict after registration. *We greatly appreciate volunteers assisting and leading classes. Therefore, youth who present constant behavior problems will be asked to withdraw from Summer Fling without a refund. For more information, contact the Cooperative Extension Office at (704)920-3310.   Dog Safety & Bite Prevention Class Ages 5 – 18 June 18 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Spots is a certified Therapy Dog with Therapy Dog International. He likes to help kids know when it is OK to pet a dog. Dogs are like us, sometimes they don't want to be bothered! Spots teaches kids how to read dog body language. You will learn and have fun! 1515 $3 Minimum No. – 10   Mini Society Ages 9 – 12 June 29, July 1 & 2 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. In this innovative program, participants will establish their own society, design and print their own money, open their own businesses and create their own government. Participants will learn first hand about entrepreneurship and economics. This class is highly motivating and promotes problem solving, teamwork and creative thinking. Participants will need to bring a bag lunch each day. Drinks and snacks will be provided. 1503.02 $25 Minimum No. – 15   Back to Basics Ages 9 – 13 July 7 – 9 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Gardening, canning, sewing … come learn these basic skills with us! Cabarrus County Extension Agents and volunteers will teach skills such as these plus more. Activities may include a trip to a local farm, peach orchard, blackberry patch and dairy farm. Participants will learn how to prepare foods from a local garden and sew a simple project. Participants will need to bring a lunch and drink each day. Snacks will be provided. 1516 $60 Minimum No. – 10   Manners and More Ages 9 – 12 July 15 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Let‟s „do lunch‟ and put manners into action. This class will meet in the private dining room of Union Street Bistro, 48 Union Street, South, Concord. We will review manners, how to make introductions, table manners and ordering off a restaurant menu. Each person will order their choice of food. Luncheon cost, tax and gratuity are included in the fee. Be sure to „dress to impress‟ for this special event. 1520 $18 Minimum No. – 10   Christmas in July Ages 8 – 13 July 28 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Participants in this program will make Christmas crafts, cook a Christmas lunch, decorate cookies and play Christmas games. 1517 $18 Minimum No. – 10   Acres of Adventures Day Camp Ages 5 – 10 August 4 – 6 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This will be a great camp to introduce young people to agriculture and life science. We will participate in fun-filled activities and experiments using hands-on learning. Activities will include games, play, arts and crafts, food and music. Participants will explore the world of agriculture all around us. Participants will need to bring a drink and lunch each day . 1519 $45 Minimum No. – 10   2009 Cabarrus County 4-H Summer Fling

Cannon Memorial Library in the upstairs Art Gallery. Union St. Downtown Concord.

MEMBERS ONLY---   More information will be available closer to the date.   Contact person is Gina Grothoff

Back by popular demand!!!! We are offering Homeschool Swim Day again this summer. It will be every other Friday starting with the first Friday in June. Tri-Acres Swim Club is an outdoor pool on Weddington Road in Concord, NC. Hours for the Homeschool Swim Day are from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The cost for non-members is $3.00 per person. There is a picnic shelter and tables. There is also a bathhouse with showers. The pool has a deep end with diving board, middle section from 3 ft. to 5 ft. and kiddie section 3 ft. and under. Bring your lunch and join us for swimming at the pool. Or you may purchase food and drink items at the concession stand. The address is 6240 Weddington Road in Concord. It is on Weddington Road very close to Pitts School Road. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Hill, 704-795-8680 or amybrakehill@ gmail.com or check out the website www.tri-acres. com You may forward this to other homeschoolers if you wish.

(End time is a guess.  None given by info source.)   Dear Homeschooled Families,   We invite you and your family to enjoy an evening with the Charlotte Symphony on Friday, June 19, at 8:15 p.m. on the lawn of the EnergyExplorium. The concert’s program is “Dance Night” and includes toe-tapping symphonic hits such as Offenbach’s “Can-Can” and the classic swinging selection “Duke Ellington Fantasy.”   Admission and parking are free, and you’re welcome to pack a picnic basket or purchase food from the East Lincoln High School Band. If you have a boat, you may anchor in the EnergyExplorium’s cove at the southern tip of Lake Norman to enjoy the concert, as well.   We hope you'll bring your family and friends to hear some great music and enjoy an evening at the lake with the Charlotte Symphony.   Please fill free to forward this wonderful opportunity to other families who might be interested in joining us.  We look forward to seeing you at our event.    Terry Lanham McGuire Nuclear Station Corporate Communications

Cannon Memorial Library in the upstairs Art Gallery. Union St. Downtown Concord.

Cannon Memorial Library in the upstairs Art Gallery. Union St. Downtown Concord.

Our "Anatomy and Physiology Research Paper Contest" will start early June with some great prizes - Dell laptop computers. Watch for details via email. We have lots of free online seminars coming up in the next few weeks.. details will come via email. ===>  Summer Camps - Anatomy and Physiology ===>  Very Cool Week-Long Camps in Boone, NC :) Please forward this message to anyone who may be interested. == June 7 - 12, all girls camp == June 14 - 19, all girls camp - ALMOST FULL == June 21 - 26, all guys camp == July 5 - 10, guys and girls camp - FULL We only have a few spots still available. See details, photos, and letters from parents and students here.. http://www.HomeschoolScienceAcademy.com ________________________________________ Don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions: office: 828-265-4101 or cell: 828-964-1662 Greg@homeschoolscienceacademy.com Thanks - have a great week! Greg Greg Landry, M.S. Director, Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab office: 828-265-4101 Greg@homeschoolscienceacademy.com http://www.HomeschoolScienceAcademy.com

For those registered.   Week-Long All Guys A & P Camp - June 21-26, 2009 Camp Fee (Includes everything): $980 A Week-Long Camp for 9th - 12th Grade Guys Held on the campus of Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Check-in is Sunday between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Check-out is Friday at 1:00 pm. Students will room in a dormitory and will be supervised at night by Greg Landry. Meals will be served in the cafeteria.   http://www.homeschoolscienceacademy.com/AnatomyCamps.htm  

Cannon Memorial Library in the upstairs Art Gallery. Union St. Downtown Concord.

Cannon Memorial Library in the upstairs Art Gallery. Union St. Downtown Concord.

Subject: Star Wars Camp at library A message from the most imaginative, energetic and FUN librarians in Mecklenburg county (Zack, Bill & Carl): That's right!! Master Jedi Zack, Darth Bill, and I, the CARLMAN who brings balance to the Force, will host one-hour camps at the Matthews branch library and at Imaginon. Here are the times and dates: The Jedi Way (hosted by Master Jedi Zack) Tuesday, June 23 at 6:00 PM at the Matthews Library Make Your Own Light Saber (hosted by Darth Bill) Thursday, June 25 at 2:00 PM at the Imaginon Library Make Your Own Paper Airplane Starship (with a talk on The Science of Space Travel) Tuesday, July 7 at 7:00 PM—Matthews Library (hosted by Master Jedi Zack) Thursday, July 9 at 2:00 PM—Imaginon Library (hosted by the CARLMAN) Grand Finale for all campers—Thursday, July 30 at 2:00 PM, Imaginon Library (this one will be from 2:00--5:00 pm. We'll have lots of fun stuff that day and-hopefully- show the Clone Wars movie!) You've got to register for these programs, so call 704-416-5000, option # 2 for Matthews or 704-973-2720 for Imaginon. Hope to see you there.

Cannon Memorial Library in the upstairs Art Gallery. Union St. Downtown Concord.

Cannon Memorial Library in the upstairs Art Gallery. Union St. Downtown Concord.

Cannon Memorial Library in the upstairs Art Gallery. Union St. Downtown Concord.

Cannon Memorial Library in the upstairs Art Gallery. Union St. Downtown Concord.

Saturday, June 27th Pack 94 Bicycle Rodeo 704-503-4073 or amberb@carolina. rr.com for registration Pack 94 would like to invite homeschool families interested in scouting to our 2nd Annual Bicycle Rodeo and Family Picnic. The Rodeo will include a bike safety check in, a figure 8 traffic course, a windy course and a slow race. Participants should bring an appropriately sized bike in good working order, a helmet that fits, and closed toed shoes! Pack 94 will be providing lunch. Don't forget your waterguns - we'll provide the ammunition!! Pack 94 is for homeschooled boys ages 6-12. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Monday nights at University Hills Baptist Church across from UNCC. The schedule for the day follows. Directions and other details will be provided at registration. 9:30 am Set Up Begins 10:30 Flag Ceremony 10:45 A Short Course on Bike Saftey from a Safety Officer 11:00 Rodeo 12:00 Simple Bicycle Maintenance/ Repair from local bike shop 12:30 LUNCH and Watermelon Seed Spitting 1:15 Troop Demonstration on Setting up Camp and Outdoor Code WATERGUN FIGHT COMMENCES 2:30-3:00 Clean Up Begins PACK 94 SERVING GOD, FAMILY AND COUNTRY

Cannon Memorial Library in the upstairs Art Gallery. Union St. Downtown Concord.

Cannon Memorial Library in the upstairs Art Gallery. Union St. Downtown Concord.

4-H Summer Fling is a special program sponsored by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Cabarrus County Center‟s 4-H Program. Most activities will be held at the Cabarrus County Center, 715 Cabarrus Avenue West, Concord. TO REGISTER *You may register for a 4-H Summer Fling session ONLINE at www.cabarruscounty4H.com under the link “4-H Summer Fling Registration” or go to http://www.cabarruscounty.us/ReservePartner Payment will be accepted online with a credit or debit card. This is the preferred method of registration. *You may also register IN PERSON at the Cooperative Extension Office, 715 Cabarrus Avenue West, Concord. *Registration will continue throughout the summer, although sessions do have registration deadlines of seven days prior to the session. *Please register each child individually. *Each participant will need a completed 4-H Enrollment Form and Medical Release Form in order to participate. These forms can be found at www.cabarruscounty4h.com. *Classes will be cancelled if the minimum participant numbers are not met. REFUNDS *Refunds will be made ONLY if your class is cancelled, not if you personally have a conflict after registration. *We greatly appreciate volunteers assisting and leading classes. Therefore, youth who present constant behavior problems will be asked to withdraw from Summer Fling without a refund. For more information, contact the Cooperative Extension Office at (704)920-3310.   Mini Society Ages 9 – 12 June 29, July 1 & 2 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. In this innovative program, participants will establish their own society, design and print their own money, open their own businesses and create their own government. Participants will learn first hand about entrepreneurship and economics. This class is highly motivating and promotes problem solving, teamwork and creative thinking. Participants will need to bring a bag lunch each day. Drinks and snacks will be provided. 1503.02 $25 Minimum No. – 15   Back to Basics Ages 9 – 13 July 7 – 9 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Gardening, canning, sewing … come learn these basic skills with us! Cabarrus County Extension Agents and volunteers will teach skills such as these plus more. Activities may include a trip to a local farm, peach orchard, blackberry patch and dairy farm. Participants will learn how to prepare foods from a local garden and sew a simple project. Participants will need to bring a lunch and drink each day. Snacks will be provided. 1516 $60 Minimum No. – 10   Manners and More Ages 9 – 12 July 15 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Let‟s „do lunch‟ and put manners into action. This class will meet in the private dining room of Union Street Bistro, 48 Union Street, South, Concord. We will review manners, how to make introductions, table manners and ordering off a restaurant menu. Each person will order their choice of food. Luncheon cost, tax and gratuity are included in the fee. Be sure to „dress to impress‟ for this special event. 1520 $18 Minimum No. – 10   Christmas in July Ages 8 – 13 July 28 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Participants in this program will make Christmas crafts, cook a Christmas lunch, decorate cookies and play Christmas games. 1517 $18 Minimum No. – 10   Acres of Adventures Day Camp Ages 5 – 10 August 4 – 6 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This will be a great camp to introduce young people to agriculture and life science. We will participate in fun-filled activities and experiments using hands-on learning. Activities will include games, play, arts and crafts, food and music. Participants will explore the world of agriculture all around us. Participants will need to bring a drink and lunch each day . 1519 $45 Minimum No. – 10   2009 Cabarrus County 4-H Summer Fling

3. One and Two Semester Online Science Classes ===== Discount Deadline is June 29 -- Biology (9th - 12th grade) -- Pre-Biology (6th-9th grade) -- Anatomy and Physiology (9th - 12th grade) -- Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (6th - 9th grade) -- Sports Medicine / Exercise Physiology (8th - 12th grade) -- Forensic Anatomy CSI (8th - 12th grade) Details are here.. http://www.HomeschoolScienceAcademy.com

Cannon Memorial Library in the upstairs Art Gallery. Union St. Downtown Concord.

Young Weather Photographers Contest

Have a neat picture of cool weather phenomena? Want to show it off and enter it into a contest? Well, you're in luck! Youth, ages 7-16, may send in their pictures for a chance to win a spot on the SCO website and a prize! The contest will begin on April 1st and end June 30th. Winners will be notified by mid-July. Teachers may download a flyer here. Ages 7-16

Today's free 45 minute online seminar:    "There's Life in the Blood"    Anatomy and Physiology of the Blood ===> 9:30 pm eastern tonight, Wednesday, July 1 Please note the time zone and "am" / "pm" designations. These free, 45 minute online seminars are for 6th - 12th grade students and their parents. ==============> To Attend.. You may enter the classroom 30 minutes prior to the start time - no earlier please. == Please note that we cannot guarantee that you will have a seat in the "classroom". There are 50 seats available on a first-come-first-served basis. I would suggest arriving 25 - 30 minutes prior to the start of the class. When you sign-in, it will ask for your name. But, please use your first name, town/city,and state, like this.. (otherwise, you will automatically be removed from the classroom) thanks.. Mary - New Orleans, LA Please note the time zone and "am" / "pm" designations. You can access the classroom here beginning 30 minutes prior to the start time (no earlier please).. http://www.homeschoolscienceacademy.com/academic-b4.htm See you in the "classroom". :)

Our "Anatomy and Physiology Research Paper Contest" will start early June with some great prizes - Dell laptop computers. Watch for details via email. We have lots of free online seminars coming up in the next few weeks.. details will come via email. ===>  Summer Camps - Anatomy and Physiology ===>  Very Cool Week-Long Camps in Boone, NC :) Please forward this message to anyone who may be interested. == June 7 - 12, all girls camp == June 14 - 19, all girls camp - ALMOST FULL == June 21 - 26, all guys camp == July 5 - 10, guys and girls camp - FULL We only have a few spots still available. See details, photos, and letters from parents and students here.. http://www.HomeschoolScienceAcademy.com ________________________________________ Don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions: office: 828-265-4101 or cell: 828-964-1662 Greg@homeschoolscienceacademy.com Thanks - have a great week! Greg Greg Landry, M.S. Director, Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab office: 828-265-4101 Greg@homeschoolscienceacademy.com http://www.HomeschoolScienceAcademy.com

For those who registered earlier. Week-Long Girls and Guys A & P Camp - July 5-10, 2009  JULY 5-10 CAMP IS FULL We are no longer taking registrations for July 5-10 camp Camp Fee (Includes everything): $980 A Week-Long Camp for 9th - 12th Grade Girls and Guys Held on the campus of Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Check-in is Sunday between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Check-out is Friday at 1:00 pm. Students will room in a dormitory. Males will be supervised at night by Greg Landry and females by an adult female. Meals will be served in the cafeteria.   http://www.homeschoolscienceacademy.com/AnatomyCamps.htm  

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Scholars of Grace Co-op will be holding a Tapestry of Grace information meeting at the home of Terry Highfill on Monday, July 6, at 7 p.m. The address is: 4129 Fincastle Court Charlotte, NC 28215 Below is information about our co-op. If you are interested in attending this meeting, please contact Terry Highfill by Friday, July 3, at: highfill-4@carolina .rr.com or 704-598-9616. Scholars of Grace Co-op is accepting applications for Fall 2009. We are an academic co-op for all ages infants -12th grade. Our core curriculum is Tapestry of Grace, which covers history, geography, church history, Bible, philosophy, fine arts, and government. An IEW-certified Accomplished Instructor teaches writing using Institute for Excellence in Writing materials. Electives include Apologia Science (General, Physical, Biology, Chemistry), Communicators for Christ speech/debate, CLEP prep, and a variety of offerings for younger students. There is no cost to core classes other than a supply fee as all moms make a contribution of some kind involving their love, energy, and prayers. Some electives, however, will include a fee. We will meet Tuesdays at Brookdale Baptist Church in Concord . Our core day is from 9:15 to 1:30, after which time we will hold our electives. Our goals include:   ---Fostering in students a Christian worldview.   ---Providing for moms and students a community of mutual encouragement, support, and accountability in which students can develop godly friendships that call them higher and that foster enthusiasm, both in their studies and in their relationship with God.   ---Providing opportunities for games, discussions, projects, and presentations to enhance and develop joy in learning.   ---Providing older students a forum for Socratic discussion, analysis, and exchange of ideas utilizing a Christian worldview in all subjects. Developing strong research, writing and public speaking skills, as well as critical thinking and independent study skills.

4-H Summer Fling is a special program sponsored by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension – Cabarrus County Center‟s 4-H Program. Most activities will be held at the Cabarrus County Center, 715 Cabarrus Avenue West, Concord. TO REGISTER *You may register for a 4-H Summer Fling session ONLINE at www.cabarruscounty4H.com under the link “4-H Summer Fling Registration” or go to http://www.cabarruscounty.us/ReservePartner Payment will be accepted online with a credit or debit card. This is the preferred method of registration. *You may also register IN PERSON at the Cooperative Extension Office, 715 Cabarrus Avenue West, Concord. *Registration will continue throughout the summer, although sessions do have registration deadlines of seven days prior to the session. *Please register each child individually. *Each participant will need a completed 4-H Enrollment Form and Medical Release Form in order to participate. These forms can be found at www.cabarruscounty4h.com. *Classes will be cancelled if the minimum participant numbers are not met. REFUNDS *Refunds will be made ONLY if your class is cancelled, not if you personally have a conflict after registration. *We greatly appreciate volunteers assisting and leading classes. Therefore, youth who present constant behavior problems will be asked to withdraw from Summer Fling without a refund. For more information, contact the Cooperative Extension Office at (704)920-3310.   Back to Basics Ages 9 – 13 July 7 – 9 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Gardening, canning, sewing … come learn these basic skills with us! Cabarrus County Extension Agents and volunteers will teach skills such as these plus more. Activities may include a trip to a local farm, peach orchard, blackberry patch and dairy farm. Participants will learn how to prepare foods from a local garden and sew a simple project. Participants will need to bring a lunch and drink each day. Snacks will be provided. 1516 $60 Minimum No. – 10   Manners and More Ages 9 – 12 July 15 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Let‟s „do lunch‟ and put manners into action. This class will meet in the private dining room of Union Street Bistro, 48 Union Street, South, Concord. We will review manners, how to make introductions, table manners and ordering off a restaurant menu. Each person will order their choice of food. Luncheon cost, tax and gratuity are included in the fee. Be sure to „dress to impress‟ for this special event. 1520 $18 Minimum No. – 10   Christmas in July Ages 8 – 13 July 28 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Participants in this program will make Christmas crafts, cook a Christmas lunch, decorate cookies and play Christmas games. 1517 $18 Minimum No. – 10   Acres of Adventures Day Camp Ages 5 – 10 August 4 – 6 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This will be a great camp to introduce young people to agriculture and life science. We will participate in fun-filled activities and experiments using hands-on learning. Activities will include games, play, arts and crafts, food and music. Participants will explore the world of agriculture all around us. Participants will need to bring a drink and lunch each day . 1519 $45 Minimum No. – 10   2009 Cabarrus County 4-H Summer Fling

> I will be beginning a Grief Support Group (Mending Hearts) in July which will meet weekly on the campus of First Assembly. This group will focus on moving through the grief process and sharing our experiences in support of one another. This particular group will be for those who've lost children through infant death, still-birth, and miscarriage. If you or someone you know would be interested in attending, please forward this along and/or contact me directly so I can answer any questions you may have and plan on your attendance. Currently, we are looking to meet on Tuesday evenings, beginning 07/07, at my home instead of in the community.  We will meet from 6-8 pm, for 10 weeks at the time at 3723 Lake Spring Ave Concord, NC 28027 > > We may also begin groups specifically for those struggling with infertility, and grief related to other areas outside the loss of a child (parents, grandparents, job, etc...) if there is a desire. > > Please feel free to contact me directly at 704 720-7879 (home), 704 652-8178 (cell), or email @ mscgporter@carolina .rr.com. > > In His Service, > Cela Porter  

2009 HINTS BOOK FAIR IS COMING!   Mark your calendars now!! Come SEE, TOUCH and FEEL all kinds of homeschool and educational resources at the 18th annual HINTS Book Fair in Charlotte, July 10‑11! Enjoy informative workshops and browse these great vendors: Bob Jones, Math‑U‑See, A Beka, Rainbow Resources, Growing Scholars, Total Language Plus, Lampstand Press, Apologia, Miller Pads & Paper and MANY more. Want a reminder two weeks before the book fair? Go to www.hintsonline. org click on the book fair tab and input your email address‑‑go on, sign up now so you won't forget! Also, be sure to tell all your homeschooling friends about it‑‑especially those who aren't in a homeschool group.   WHEN: Friday, July 10th, 1:30 p.m.‑ 8:30 p.m. & Saturday, July 11th, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.   WHERE: Christ Covenant Church. 800 Fullwood Lane, Matthews, 28105   COST: Individual or married couple‑ $5; Children‑ $1; Grandparents & newborns‑ free. **Strollers allowed only if occupied by a child‑‑ not for hauling purchases.   CONTACT: www.hintsonline. org click on Book Fair tab  

2009 HINTS BOOK FAIR IS COMING!   Mark your calendars now!! Come SEE, TOUCH and FEEL all kinds of homeschool and educational resources at the 18th annual HINTS Book Fair in Charlotte, July 10‑11! Enjoy informative workshops and browse these great vendors: Bob Jones, Math‑U‑See, A Beka, Rainbow Resources, Growing Scholars, Total Language Plus, Lampstand Press, Apologia, Miller Pads & Paper and MANY more. Want a reminder two weeks before the book fair? Go to www.hintsonline. org click on the book fair tab and input your email address‑‑go on, sign up now so you won't forget! Also, be sure to tell all your homeschooling friends about it‑‑especially those who aren't in a homeschool group.   WHEN: Friday, July 10th, 1:30 p.m.‑ 8:30 p.m. & Saturday, July 11th, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.   WHERE: Christ Covenant Church. 800 Fullwood Lane, Matthews, 28105   COST: Individual or married couple‑ $5; Children‑ $1; Grandparents & newborns‑ free. **Strollers allowed only if occupied by a child‑‑ not for hauling purchases.   CONTACT: www.hintsonline. org click on Book Fair tab  

   CLAY CAMP FOR KIDS   There is something magical about children when they are thinking and working creatively.  At Mud Slingers Clay Camp for Kids, they can experiment with a variety of clay hand building techniques while they learn to think about their ideas and apply them to the shape and structure of their creations. We inspire the young people to enjoy the pride that comes with accomplishment and the joy of working and cooperating with others.   Spend one week from 9:00 - 11:30 AM at Mud Slingers Pottery creating hand-built clay items.  During this camp, kids (7-11) will learn to make pinch pots, coiled pots, small sculpted animals as well as projects with clay slabs.  Tools and materials will be provided.  Class is limited to 10 kids on a first come, first served basis.   New projects will be introduced each day to demonstrate clay building techniques.  Projects will be glazed on Friday.  Pottery will be fired and ready for pick up within two weeks.           July 13 - 17, 2009 ~ Monday through Friday ~ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Mud Slingers Pottery & Glass Studio 9 Union Street N Suite 150 Concord, NC  28025 704-796-1600 Cost:  $100.00 per child   Registration - Form may be found on the Registration Form   Go to Classes and click on Children's Classes Contact:        Rachel Rogers                   704-796-1600                    mudslingerspottery@carolina.rr.com www.mudslingerspotterync.com