BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ENRICH Homeschooling Support Group | August 29 2009- September 28 2009 PRODID:-//strange bird labs//Drupal iCal API//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T185230Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090831T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090831T170000Z UID:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/487 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/487 SUMMARY:Registration Deadline for Homeschool PE at West Cabarrus YMCA DESCRIPTION: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.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T185230Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090902T100000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090902T100000Z UID:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/452 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/452 SUMMARY:Not Back to School Party - Dan Nicholas State Park DESCRIPTION: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! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T185230Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090902T190000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090902T200000Z UID:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/496 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/496 SUMMARY:Have Dessert and Meet Quentin Ruiz-Esparza\, Former Homeschooler & UNC-CH Grad DESCRIPTION: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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T185230Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090903T100000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091003T140000Z UID:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/561 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/561 SUMMARY:Fall Festival at Education Express DESCRIPTION: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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T185230Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090903T130000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090903T150000Z UID:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/459 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/459 SUMMARY:Fair Booth Final Meeting DESCRIPTION:ENRICH members only.  A final meeting\, if needed\, to complete work on this year's fair booth.  Host\:  thekennedymail@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T185230Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090905T080000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090905T170000Z UID:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/233 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/233 SUMMARY:NC Transportation Museum Homeschool Day DESCRIPTION: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 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T185230Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090909T120000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090909T150000Z UID:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/453 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/453 SUMMARY:Park Day\, Frank Liske Park at the Barn DESCRIPTION:Host\:  jody@jodymace.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T185230Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090909T130000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090909T140000Z UID:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/486 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/486 SUMMARY:First meeting of Homeschool PE Class at West Cabarrus YMCA DESCRIPTION: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.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T185230Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090911T090000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090911T100000Z UID:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/497 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/497 SUMMARY:Honor Community Heroes Program at Christ Covenant Church DESCRIPTION:End time is a guess.  Contact Covenant Church for confirmation.   \; September 11\, 2009 9\:00 am Christ Covenant Church 800 Fullwood Lane Matthews\, NC 28105  \; Speaker\, Dr. Mike Ross Covenant Day School and Christ Covenant Church\, are honored to welcome police\, fire\, emergency\, military\, and government personnel from 25 agencies\, along with NYPD representatives\, local mayors\, and the CMPD Aviation Unit helicopter.  \; Join us as we honor these men and women for their service. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T185230Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090911T190000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090911T220000Z UID:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/498 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/498 SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out DESCRIPTION:Mom's night out 7\:00 pm at Carabba's near Concord Mills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T185230Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090916T120000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090916T150000Z UID:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/454 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/454 SUMMARY:Park Day\, Frank Liske Park at the Barn DESCRIPTION:Host\:  jody@jodymace.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T185230Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090917T103000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090917T123000Z UID:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/465 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/465 SUMMARY:Boys and Girls Club of Cabarrus County Homeschool Days Program DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT NOTE FOR BOYS/GIRLS CLUB OF CABARRUS COUNTY HOME SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR 2009-10 The Boys &\; Girls Club of Cabarrus County will be opening its doors to local home schoolers for the sixth straight school year. Starting September 17 the Club will host its monthly Home School Days program. The BG Club will wrap-up the program in May with its annual Field Day/Family Picnic! 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. Cost is $4 per session or $20 for the full year. Home School Days will be held the third Thursday of every month from September through May\, 10\:30 a.m. to 12\:30 p.m. EXCEPT for March\, when it will be held the 4th Thursday. ALL activities will be led by Boys &\; Girls Club staff\, who will be assisted by select home school parents. If you have any questions\, contact Joe habina at the BG Club at 704-721-2582 x 106 or jhabina@bgclubcab.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T185230Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090918T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090918T220000Z UID:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/500 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/500 SUMMARY:Town Creek Indian Mound Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Arrive at 10\:oo am program starts at 11\:00 am.  The program lasts and hour and a half.  We can have lunch in our seating area.Town Creek Indian Mound Historic Site is located in Mt. Gilead North Carolina which is about an hour and 40 minutes east of Harrisburg.  We will be attending a Pow Wow to learn about the American Indian culture through singing\, dancing and drumming.  Bring your lunch to the designated seating area around the circle.  You will also need a blanket to sit on. Cost $3 per person Age All Restrictions ENRICH members only RSVP by Monday September 14 to KarenDutton\, kdutton@carolina.rr.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T185230Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090920T130000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090920T200000Z UID:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/460 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/460 SUMMARY:Fair Booth Take Down DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Cabarrus County Fair Arena to take down the booth.  Exact time TBD. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T185230Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090923T120000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090923T150000Z UID:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/455 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/455 SUMMARY:Park Day\, Les Meyers Park\, Concord DESCRIPTION:Host\:  milam3@carolina.rr.com  \; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T185230Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090925T100000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090925T140000Z UID:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/490 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/490 SUMMARY:Midsummer Night's Dream - High Point DESCRIPTION:RSVP and payment by September 4th required!  If anyone would like to join us\, we will be attending a school performance of  Midsummer at the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival in High Point on Friday\, September 25 at 10\:00am. Tickets are $14 . I will be sending in payment by Friday\, September 4. Just email me me if you are interested in attending. We have gone for many years and have found it well worth the drive. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T185230Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090925T130000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090925T143000Z UID:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/477 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/477 SUMMARY:Jr. Team Challenges DESCRIPTION:A monthly club for boys and girls ages 6-8where kids can work together to solve problems. The book I plan to use is Team Challenges\: 170+ Group Activities to Build Cooperation\, Communication\, and Creativity  by Kris Bordessa. http\://www.amazon.com/Team-Challenges-Activities-Cooperation-Communication/dp/1569762015/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&\;s=books&\;qid=1250379025&\;sr=8-1 We’ll do activities that require kids to work together in new ways. There are building challenges\, talking challenges\, physical challenges\, and more. They build creativity\, co-operation\, and communication\, and problem-solving skills. Most of all they’re fun. The author has a Team Challenges Facebook page for the book\: http\://www.facebook.com/pages/Team-Challenges/7636614196?ref=ts#/pages/Team-Challenges/7636614196?ref=ts\, which is very interactive. Where\:   University City area. When\:  Third Friday of the month\, 1-2\:30 p.m. Cost\: Approximately $2/meeting to cover materials Contact\: Jr Team Challenges END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T185230Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090925T130000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090925T143000Z UID:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/474 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/474 SUMMARY:Team Challenges DESCRIPTION:A monthly club for boys and girls ages 9-12 where kids can work together to solve problems. The book I plan to use is Team Challenges\: 170+ Group Activities to Build Cooperation\, Communication\, and Creativity  by Kris Bordessa. http\://www.amazon.com/Team-Challenges-Activities-Cooperation-Communication/dp/1569762015/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&\;s=books&\;qid=1250379025&\;sr=8-1 We’ll do activities that require kids to work together in new ways. There are building challenges\, talking challenges\, physical challenges\, and more. They build creativity\, co-operation\, and communication\, and problem-solving skills. Most of all they’re fun. The author has a Team Challenges Facebook page for the book\: http\://www.facebook.com/pages/Team-Challenges/7636614196?ref=ts#/pages/Team-Challenges/7636614196?ref=ts\, which is very interactive. Where\:   University City area. When\:  Third Friday of the month\, 1-2\:30 p.m. Cost\: Approximately $2/meeting to cover materials Contact\: jody@jodymace.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T185230Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090926T080000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090926T170000Z UID:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/533 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/533 SUMMARY:World Hunger Day Super Sale DESCRIPTION:Awaiting info regarding actual start and end times.  For some reason\, when "\;All day"\; is checked\, arbitrary times show up.  Because of that\, I had to guess until I get a response to my inquiry. -- Adael   **********************************************   Mark your calendars for the biggest and best yard sale of the year.  It's at First Baptist Church of Huntersville on September 26th.  This sale makes 45\,000 to 50\,000 each year and every penny is given to fight world hunger.  I don't go to this church but I have gone to this sale for years and it is not to be missed. This well organized sale covers about 4 acres of land and includes areas for childrens\, mens and womens clothes\, furniture\, sporting goods\, electronics\, outdoor tools and plants\, toys\, media\, linens\, kitchen and home decor.  There are also barbque and bake sale goodies in the church gym.  Bring a cart/wagon\, cash\, lots of water and NO KIDS.  This sale takes at least 3 hours to thoroughly explore which is maddening for kids and the moms who have to deal with them.  Plus it is easy to lose little ones in the crowd of over 200 shoppers.    http\://www.fbc-h.org/  Check this link (scroll down and click on World Hunger) for photos and details.  END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T185230Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090926T100000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090926T150000Z UID:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/536 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/536 SUMMARY:Commemoration of the Battle of Charlotte DESCRIPTION:Rain or shine. Sat. Sept 26. Charlotte Museum of History\, 3500 Shamrock Dr\, 10-3pm. Commemoration of the Battle of Charlotte. Open hearth cooking\; black powder demonstrations\; colonial games. Activities for kids. Celtic music. Bagpiper. Free. Make a lavender sachet for $1 to help support the museum. More details at charlottemuseum. org Also\, you can get in for free if you download an admission card from Smithsonian. Info is in here\: http\://www.charlott eonthecheap. com/?p=2964 You can also get in free to the Mint Museums and the Levine Museum of the New South Saturday. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T185230Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090926T100000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090926T120000Z UID:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/534 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/534 SUMMARY:Stallions Homeschool Basketball - Information and Registration Meeting DESCRIPTION:The 2009-2010 Stallions Home School Basketball Season will be starting up soon. Please mark your calendars and save one of the following dates to attend a mandatory information and registration meeting\, Sat. September 26\, 2009 or Sat. October 3\, 2009 from 10\:00 AM - 12\:00 PM. Introduction of coaches and board members will take place and new policies and procedures will be covered. All parents AND players are required to attend one of these two meeting dates in order to participate in the upcoming basketball season. This will take place at Charity Baptist Church\, 2420 Brantley Rd. Kannapolis\, NC. (Coming from Charlotte direction on I-85\, take exit 63. Turn left at top of ramp\, right if coming from Salisbury direction. At the flashing light\, turn left onto China Grove Rd. At the end of the road\, the church will be facing you on Brantley). The Stallions will be entering their 8th season of competition\, placing teams at the state tournament all 8 years\, and producing 3 state champions. We are an established Christian-based organization and provide a great opportunity of family and student fellowship along with healthy competition. The Stallions plan to have boys and girls teams in middle school\, JV\, and varsity levels. We also will have an elementary boys team. Boy’s age start at 10 years old and girl’s 12 years old. Our teams compete against public\, private\, and other home school teams. Any home schooled student is welcome to join any of our teams. ***Please print and bring your completed registration and physical forms to the meeting. They can be found on the website www.freewebs. com/crstallions* ** END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T185230Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090926T100000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090926T160000Z UID:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/531 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/531 SUMMARY:Muster Day at President Polk Historic Site DESCRIPTION:CALL UP THE MILITIA! MUSTER DAY AT PRESIDENT POLK HISTORIC SITE    Pack a picnic lunch\, throw in some ear plugs\, and head to the President James K. Polk State Historic Site for a day on the frontier at a “militia muster” living history program on Sept. 26. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, visitors will see period-costumed interpreters demonstrating military drills and practices\, camp life\, and cleaning and shooting rifles.    “We’ll burn some black powder firing the muskets\, so visitors should be ready for some noise\,” said Site Manager Scott Warren. “This is a great way for kids and parents to learn about a war that doesn’t get much attention.”   Muster Day is the only demonstration of its type that will be held at President Polk Historic Site in 2009.    President Polk acquired more land for America than any other U.S. leader except Thomas Jefferson.   The site is located approximately 1.5 miles south of Pineville off exit 65 B\, I-485\, at 12031 Lancaster Highway in Pineville\, N.C.  For more information call (704) 889-7145\, e-mail polk@ncdcr.gov or visit http\://www.nchistor icsites.org/ polk/polk. htm.   President James K. Polk State Historic Site is one of 27 sites in the Division of State Historic Sites\, part of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources\, the state agency dedicated to the promotion and protection of North Carolina’s arts\, history\, and culture.  For more information\, visit www.ncculture. com. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120523T185230Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090926T130000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090926T150000Z UID:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/530 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.enrichnc.org/node/530 SUMMARY:Autism Society - Free Parent Training Session DESCRIPTION:Subject\: Upcoming Free Parent Education Opportunities offered to parents from Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools to any EC parent regardless of residence Dear area Autism Society Presidents\,  Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools is offering two FREE parent trainings in the next few weeks.  We have been given permission to allow parents from other counties to attend.  Below you will find information on these events.  PLEASE Pass it along to your members.  Thanks\, Nancy Nestor Bloomfield\, M.A. CCC-SLP Speech– Language Pathologist and Consultant for ASD     Barbara C. Bloomfield is a speech-language pathologist at Orange-Ulster BOCES\, Goshen\, New York\, where she provides consultation and therapy services for children with autism. She is also engaged in a private practice specializing in Augmentative Communication and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Ms. Bloomfield serves as a trainer for BOCES's Structured Teaching Reinforced in a Visual Environment (STRIVE) and for the Winslow Therapeutic Riding Center's Riding Education For Autistic and Communication Disordered Children (REACCH) Program. Ms. Bloomfield consults nationally and speaks internationally on the use of visual teaching strategies for individuals with autism.  Ms. Bloomfield is also director of IconTalk\, a firm dedicated to the development and distribution of communication based visual teaching materials.   When\: Saturday\, September 26th\; 1-3\:00 PM.   Cost\: Free   Address\: Metro School\, 405 South Davidson Street\, Charlotte- whichl is in the heart of Uptown Charlotte.  This means there are several ways to travel to Metro school! The directions below are coming from a major highway (77 &\; 85). From 77 North\: Take Exit 9\: 277 John Belk Take Exit 2A\: Kenilworth. At Bottom of Ramp\, take a left onto Kenilworth Street. At Davidson St\, turn right. Take an immediate right into parking lot.   Fromm 77 South\: Take exit 11 A-B\, 277 Brookshire Boulevard See directions for 277 Take Exit 1E\: McDowell. At bottom of ramp\, take a left onto McDowell St. Take an immediate right onto Davidson St. Turn right into parking lot.   From 85 North\: Take Exit 36\: Brookshire Boulevard\, Rt. 16 Turn right at top of ramp Stay on Brookshire Take Exit 1E\: McDowell. At bottom of ramp\, take a left onto McDowell St. Take an immediate right onto Davidson St. Turn right into parking lot. From 85 South\: Take exit 39\: 77 South Merger onto 77 South Take exit 11 A-B\, 277 Brookshire Boulevard See directions for 277 Take Exit 1E\: McDowell. At bottom of ramp\, take a left onto McDowell St. Take an immediate right onto Davidson St. Turn right into parking lot. Registration\: Go to\: www.autismspeaks.org/Carolinas to  RSVP END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR