Events

The Love to Learn Conference has moved to Charlotte for 2009! Many of the most popular speakers and sessions are back along with a host of exciting new topics. The new location is on the CPCC Elizabeth Avenue campus near uptown Charlotte. Here are some of the topics that will be addressed at this year’s conference:   *Getting Ready to Learn *The “How to” of Homeschooling High School *Reading in Their Own Time *Understanding the Right Brained Child *Understanding the Homeschooling Laws in SC *Philosophies of Homeschooling *NC and SC Vaccination Exemption Laws *The 3 R’s of Deschooling   To find out more, visit http://www.LoveToLe arnConference. com for information on how to register for the third annual Love to Learn Conference.  The Love to Learn Conference was created to fill the need for up to date, accurate, unbiased, information concerning issues that affect the climate of homeschooling in North Carolina.  We want to provide a variety of speakers and sessions on a wide array of homeschooling topics.  There will be something for everyone from the beginning homeschool family to those more experienced.  We are pleased to create an inviting environment for the sharing of homeschool information.  We are inclusive, and open to all homeschoolers.  We hope you come to enjoy and share this homeschool journey.   The Love to Learn Homeschool Resource and Information Conference August 8, 2009  This conference is organized each year to fill the need for up to date, accurate, unbiased, information concerning issues that affect the climate of homeschooling in North and South Carolina.  We want to provide a variety of speakers and session on a wode array of homeschooling topics.  There will be something for everyone from the beginning homeschool family to those more experienced.  We are pleased to announce that the 2009 conference will be held at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, at their Elizabeth Avenue campus. Charlotte has the advantage of being centrally located to a very large population of homeschoolers in both NC and SC. A HUGE thank you to everyone who makes it possible. Click here to read what people are saying about the  Love to Learn Conference We invite you to visit our vendor area to peruse the latest in homeschooling resources and speak with those that create and/or sell items of interest. 

"PREPARING FOR COLLEGE" AUGUST 17, 2009 6:30-9PM COVENANT DAY HIGH SCHOOL 200 Covenant Church Lane, Matthews, NC 28105 SPONSORED BY PATH HOMESCHOOL GROUP As the school year begins this fall, take a few hours to come and learn from two local speakers some tips and ideas for preparing your child for college. Our topics will be: Are We Finished Yet? Educational choices beyond high school. Heather Mills: Guidance Counselor at Covenant Day School. She has been counseling either part-time or full-time for 13 years. She is an active member of NACCAP (North American Christian College Professionals) and helps her students and their parents to think beyond location and name recognition, to the importance of finding a college/university that will be good fit for their son or daughter. Scholarship Gold: How to apply, prepare and interview for college scholarships and win Elizabeth Hartley, author of Scholarship Gold As a scholarship coach, author, winner of multiple full scholarships and former scholarship judge, her mission is to ensure that students know how to identify their academic goals, get motivated to pursue them and get as much scholarship funding in the process as possible. She works with many homeschoolers. You are encouraged to bring your high school students. After each session, there will be a time for questions. A love offering of $4.00/family is suggested. Please RSVP to this event by August 5th, 2009 Questions or to RSVP: Anita Hudson at hudsonaf@yahoo. com **Doors will be open by 6:15 ***Covenant Day High School is located across the street from Christ Covenant Church. The HINTS Bookfair is held each year at the church in the lower school gym. Park across the street in the church/lower school parking lot and cross the street to the High school. Room location will be announced closer to the meeting.

Put these dates on your calendar.  Reminders will be sent. Homeschool BounceU Bring your socks and come out to join your friends at BounceU for some bouncing fun. Please rsvp to ronda_peerbolte@ yahoo.com so i can let them know how many staff members we will need.  Fridays May 8th 1-3pm June 12th  1-3pm July 31st  1-3pm August 21st  1-3pm Cost: $ 5.95 per bouncer All Homeschoolers / All Ages www.bounceu.com 10624 Metromont Parkway Charlotte, NC 28269 (704) 921-8771 BounceU is located at the corner of Harris Blvd and Hwy 115 on the north edge of Charlotte. This bounce facility is great for all ages.  It is very appropriate for older kids with giant slides, obstacle courses, basketball, dodge ball area, cool boxing ring with over sized gloves, tug a war and climbing areas. You must wear socks: if you forget them you can buys some there.

On August 25th, from 10AM to 9PM at the food court and entry 1, Concord Mills is going to have all kinds of game systems and new games for kids to try for free. <http://www.charlott eonthecheap. com/?p=2801>

Location:  Frank Liske Park Bring your coolers, chairs, sense of humor, and kids Host:  ckirby1@carolina.rr.com

ENRICH members only.  Please join us for our second fair booth work day!  Host: thekennedymail@gmail.com  

When:  Wednesdays, 1:00-2:00 pm, beginning Sept 9, 2009 Cost:  $40 per child for the year (24 classes), nonrefundable, nontransferable            $32 for additional siblings, a 20% discount  How to Register: You must go to the YMCA and register in person.                                 Payment must be made  in full directly to the YMCA.                                 Registration will close on Aug 31.  For more information, contact Melanie Newton mnewton3@carolina. rr.com You may also search ENRICH archives for original post (Aug. 27, 2009), which is too lengthy to show on the calendar. 

All homeschoolers are invited to join us for a day of fabulous fun at Dan Nicholas State Park.  For directions and information on the park, see:  http://www.dannicholas.net  ENRICH has reserved Shelter #6.  Bring a dish to share, drinks, and plates/utensils.  We will have an open grill.  Attendees may choose from a wide variety of activities at Dan Nicholas, with pricing as follows: Red Ticket:  includes one train ride, one carousel ride, and one gem bucket.  Cost $7 ($2 savings over a la cart pricing) Blue Ticket:  includes one train ride, one carousel ride, one gem bucket, and one game miniature golf.  Cost $8 ($3 savings over a la carte pricing) Additional activities not included in ticket prices are: Wild Adventure:  Ages 9 and under $.50  Ages 10+ $1.00 Petting Barn:  $.50 Paddle Boats $2.00  Please RSVP to joyous-song@carolina.rr.com, if you will be attending. We hope to see you there!

Thought you all might be interested in the what's going on in the life of a former home-schooler. .. Please come to a dessert at our home on Wednesday, September 2, at 7 PM for Quentin Ruiz-Esparza, who is preparing to go to Thailand for a year to serve with International Justice Mission (www.ijm.org) . Quentin graduated in May from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We'd love for you to meet Quentin and learn about the heart and vision of IJM and Quentin's part in it. To quote from the IJM web site: International Justice Mission is a human rights agency that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression. IJM lawyers, investigators and aftercare professionals work with local governments to ensure victim rescue, to prosecute perpetrators and to strengthen the community and civic factors that promote functioning public justice systems. Quentin will be working with a Thai team to establish citizenship rights and work towards preventing human trafficking. As a missions intern, he is dependent upon the financial giving of others in order to work in Thailand. If you can join us, please email or call. We'd love to see you. Thanks! Gary and Pushpa Gross 8409 Dunstaff Road, Charlotte 5happy@bellsouth. net / 704-54-8634

Education Express has teamed up with Mecklenburg Co. and Cabarrus Co. Autism Societies for a funfilled day of events.  Come in on October 3rd to give back to your local Autism Society.    Events include: Face Painting Door Prizes Games Discounts and much more!!   Date:  October 3, 2009  Time:  10am- 2pm Location:  Education Express        @ Concord Mills   Shop online with us at Education Express Online

ENRICH members only.  A final meeting, if needed, to complete work on this year's fair booth.  Host:  thekennedymail@gmail.com

Education Express has teamed up with Mecklenburg Co. and Cabarrus Co. Autism Societies for a funfilled day of events.  Come in on October 3rd to give back to your local Autism Society.    Events include: Face Painting Door Prizes Games Discounts and much more!!   Date:  October 3, 2009  Time:  10am- 2pm Location:  Education Express        @ Concord Mills   Shop online with us at Education Express Online

Education Express has teamed up with Mecklenburg Co. and Cabarrus Co. Autism Societies for a funfilled day of events.  Come in on October 3rd to give back to your local Autism Society.    Events include: Face Painting Door Prizes Games Discounts and much more!!   Date:  October 3, 2009  Time:  10am- 2pm Location:  Education Express        @ Concord Mills   Shop online with us at Education Express Online

HOME SCHOOL DAY A special day for Home school groups to explore the museum through workshops and guided tours.   Home School Days: April 11, 2008 September 5, 2008     A typical Home School Day schedule: 8 - 9 a.m. • Welcome (check-in and Site Orientation) 9:30 a.m. –Noon  • Workshops and Turntable Ride

• Dugout Canoe Construction
• Flight
• The Automobile
• Steam, Diesel, and Electric
• Traveling By Train
• Museum Video and Turntable Ride             

12 - 1 p.m.  • Lunch (Please Bring a Picnic Lunch) 1 p.m. • Train Ride 1:30 - 5 p.m. • Free Time: Visit areas of the museum that you didn’t get to see before and visit the Gift Shop. 5 p.m. • Museum and Exhibits Close Reservation Required Contact Brian Moffitt to make reservations 704-636-2889 ext. 257 Back to For Teachers Back to For Kids Back to Calendar of Events     GIFT SHOP | RESTORATION PROJECTS | EXHIBITS | VIDEO GALLERY | FOR KIDS | MEDIA INFORMATION | BECOME A VOLUNTEER | BECOME A MEMBER | RELATED LINKS Member of the Association of Science-Technology Centers ASTC Travel Passport Program NC Transportation Museum 411 S. Salisbury Ave. Spencer, NC 28159 704-636-2889 877-NCTM-FUN Email: nctrans@nctrans.org

Education Express has teamed up with Mecklenburg Co. and Cabarrus Co. Autism Societies for a funfilled day of events.  Come in on October 3rd to give back to your local Autism Society.    Events include: Face Painting Door Prizes Games Discounts and much more!!   Date:  October 3, 2009  Time:  10am- 2pm Location:  Education Express        @ Concord Mills   Shop online with us at Education Express Online

Education Express has teamed up with Mecklenburg Co. and Cabarrus Co. Autism Societies for a funfilled day of events.  Come in on October 3rd to give back to your local Autism Society.    Events include: Face Painting Door Prizes Games Discounts and much more!!   Date:  October 3, 2009  Time:  10am- 2pm Location:  Education Express        @ Concord Mills   Shop online with us at Education Express Online