Events

Park Day Where: Frank Liske When: Wednesday February 10, 2010 Time: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

  Celebrate Valentine's Day Homeschoolers of all ages are invited to join us!!   WHEN: Thursday, February 11, 2010 WHERE: Northcross Lanes              16317 Statesville Rd.               Huntersville NC 28078   WHAT: Bowling $5/ person for first game (includes shoes) $2/game thereafter            Laser tag $4/person            Arcade tokens available 5 for $1.00            10% discount given at snack bar RSVP: www.enrichnc.org

Famly Board Game Day on the 2nd Friday of every month WHEN:Friday February 12, 2010 from noon to 11:00 pm WHAT: Family Board Game Day WHERE: Parker Banner Kent and Wayne Comics Games in Cornelius www.pbkwcomics.com for directions AGE: 4-99 No number cap or restrictions this is an open event RSVP and information email sstreet@carolinarr.com  

  When: Monday February 15th 10am to 11 am Where: ImaginOn, 300 E 7th St            *Parking is available under ImaginOn for the first 90 minutes there is a charge              that Cost: Free Limit: 10 students Meeting Place: Front desk/lobby of ImaginOn Please rsvp to Jody Mace You do not have to stay with your child during the tour.

Park Day Where: Frank Liske Park When: Wednesday February 17, 2010 Time: 12:00 to 3:00 pm

Avian Antics - Homeschool Day Camp Campers will explore adaptations, habitat and wildlife conservation through hands on lessons, games and activities! Each camp session is different, and will be held the third Thursday of every month from 8:30am-4:30pm. 2009 - 2010 scheduleSeptember 17th: Outrageous Owls October 15th: Hoot 'n' Howl November 19th: Extreme Eagles December 17th: Hawk Talk January 21st: Survivor: Raptor Winter Edition February 18th: Raptor Family Values March 18th: Vulture Culture April 15th: Earth Day May 20th: Fantastic Falcons Each day is $35 per child or $280 for the whole year! Hawk level members get $30 per child or $240 for the year.Register your child for two or more camps to receive a $10 discount for each additional camp, or register siblings for the same camp to receive a $10 discount for each additional child (ages 6-14). Cost of day camp includes: a tie-dye t-shirt, snack and all activities and crafts for the day. Sign-up and reserve your spot today! For questions, pricing and registration contact us at registration@ carolinaraptorce nter.org or call 704-875-6521 ext 209. 6000 Sample Road Huntersville, NC 28078 704.875.6521

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

The dates are tentatively set for: Sept. 18 Oct. 16 Nov. 20 Dec. 18 Jan. 15 Feb. 19 Mar. 19 Apr. 16 May 21 $3.00 includes regular skates Hope this helps you. Also, please check our website, www.fryes4fun.com, as they will be posted on the main page for Fryes Roller Rink as well. Thank you, Ryan Flora

Team Challenges is starting back up. The event is held at the home of Jody Mace from 1:00pm to 2:30 pm. The cost is $5.00. For any additional information, please contact Jody Mace at Jody@mace.com

Park Day Where: Frank Liske When: Wednesday February 24, 2010 Time: 12:00 to 3:00 pm

The tours typically include a genral presentation by a Vulcan representative before the group proceeds on the tour of production area.  Vulcan Materials addresses the use of minerals within the society and particularly the role aggregrates play in today's world. Walking Tours Walking tours involve a combination of viewing operations from a vehicle as well as actually walking through certain portions. Where: Vulcan Materials Company 7680 Poplar Tent Rd 28027 When: Thursday, February 25, 2010 10:30 am Cost: Free Limit: 30 children Please RSVP to Cathy at cathycalc@yahoo.com

HOW TO ENTER: Deadlines: Submit entry to local VFW Post: March 1, 2010 Posts submit local winner to VFW Department: April 1, 2010 Department nominees to VFW National: May 1, 2010 The VFW Scout of the Year Scholarship program provides a $5,000 award to an outstanding scout who is the recipient of a Boy Scout Eagle Award, a Venture Scouting Silver Award or a Sea Scout Quartermaster Award. Second-place winner receives a $3,000 award. Third-place winner receives $1,000. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Be a registered, active member of a Boy Scout Troop, Venturing Crew, or a Sea Scout Ship;

Has received the Eagle Scout Award, Venture Silver Award or Sea Scout Quartermaster Award;

Has demonstrated practical citizenship in school, scouting and the community;

Has reached his/her 15th birthday and is enrolled in high school at the time of selection; and

Has submitted his/her completed entry by March 1, 2010, to a VFW Post in his/her community.

Click here to find a VFW post in your area. Note: All applicants still in high school who reach their 18th birthday during the nomination year remain eligible if otherwise qualified. A scout only can enter through ONE VFW Post. To enter, download and complete the VFW Scouting Scholarship form and submit to a local VFW post by March 1, 2010. For more information on the scouting award, please contact Bud Haney, assistant director, VFW Programs, at bhaney@vfw.org or call (816) 756-3390, Ext. 195. Mailing address: VFW Programs VFW National Headquarters 406 West 34th St. Kansas City, MO 64111  http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=4371  

***********************************Start and end times are unknown at this time -- updates will be provided as received -- Adael**********************   The Greensboro Coliseum and ACC are pleased to be hosting the 7th > Annual School Day Game on Thursday, March 4th and Friday, March 5th at the > ACC Women's Basketball Tournament. > > > > We appreciate your continued support of the tournament each year. This > summer we have again updated the curriculum guide with revised and new > lesson plans in language arts and science. The 2010 version will be > available at www.learnnc. org <http://www.learnnc. org/> the end of September > but the 2009 version is still currently available on the site. > > > > Ticket prices have remained the same at $6.00 each for students, parents, > and chaperones. Bus parking will be $8.00 per bus and we recommend you make > your transportation requests now as we have nearly 14,000 students attend > over the two days. Schools in Guilford County are authorized to use > activity buses and yellow buses for this field trip. > > > > If you already know your school is planning to attend, please email me or > call me with the estimated number of students will be attending. This will > help us as we have to order giveaways months in advance and want to make > sure everyone gets something. > > > > If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at the number below. > Look forward to seeing you in March! > > > > > > Elizabeth A. Colamarino > > ACC Women's Tournament > > Sales & Marketing Manager > > elizabeth.colamarin o@greensboro- nc.gov > > (336) 433-7261 Phone > > (336) 218-5597 Fax > > > > ACC Women's Tournament > > March 4-7th, 2010, Greensboro, NC > > Tickets on Sale in November

***********************************Start and end times are unknown at this time -- updates will be provided as received -- Adael**********************   The Greensboro Coliseum and ACC are pleased to be hosting the 7th > Annual School Day Game on Thursday, March 4th and Friday, March 5th at the > ACC Women's Basketball Tournament. > > > > We appreciate your continued support of the tournament each year. This > summer we have again updated the curriculum guide with revised and new > lesson plans in language arts and science. The 2010 version will be > available at www.learnnc. org <http://www.learnnc. org/> the end of September > but the 2009 version is still currently available on the site. > > > > Ticket prices have remained the same at $6.00 each for students, parents, > and chaperones. Bus parking will be $8.00 per bus and we recommend you make > your transportation requests now as we have nearly 14,000 students attend > over the two days. Schools in Guilford County are authorized to use > activity buses and yellow buses for this field trip. > > > > If you already know your school is planning to attend, please email me or > call me with the estimated number of students will be attending. This will > help us as we have to order giveaways months in advance and want to make > sure everyone gets something. > > > > If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at the number below. > Look forward to seeing you in March! > > > > > > Elizabeth A. Colamarino > > ACC Women's Tournament > > Sales & Marketing Manager > > elizabeth.colamarin o@greensboro- nc.gov > > (336) 433-7261 Phone > > (336) 218-5597 Fax > > > > ACC Women's Tournament > > March 4-7th, 2010, Greensboro, NC > > Tickets on Sale in November

Park day will be held on Monday this coming week because rain is forecasted for the rest of the week Where: Les Myers When: Monday March 8th Time: 12:30 to 3:00

Tour Vulcan Materials Company, the Cabarrus Quarry located at: 7680 Poplar Tent Road Concord, NC 28027 Thursday, March 11, 2010 10:30am (tour will last approximatel 1.5-2 hours Scouts, look through your badge books, this fulfills a requirement or 2 What Does a Tour Include? Tours typically include a general presentation by a Vulcan representative before the group proceeds on the tour of the production facility. The general presentation includes information about Vulcan Materials Company, the use of minerals within society and particularly the role aggregates play in today's world. There is also a discussion of the mining process, how we produce aggregates, the regulatory and permitting requirements and reclamation efforts. A safety talk is also included that addresses the safety requirements for the specific tour and group of visitors.   Walking Tours: Walking tours may involve a combination of viewing operations from a vehicle as well as actually walking through certain portions of the facility in order to gain a more detailed understanding of the processes involved. There will be a 30 child cap for this program and it is free. Please RSVP to cathycalc@yahoo.com

Family Board Game day on the 2nd Friday of each month WHEN: Friday March 12, 2010 from noon to 11:00pm WHAT: Family Board Game Day WHERE: Parker Banner Kent and Wayne Comics and Games in Cornelius www.pbkwcomics.com for directions AGES: 4-99 No number cap or restrictions this is an open event RSVP and information email sstreet@carolinarr.com