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A friend of mine sent me this:
LifeHouse Theater in Redlands (near San Bernardino)
The LifeHouse Theater in Redlands is the only independent theater that runs year-round in the Inland Empire. It is run by evangelical Christians and is an independent non-profit corporation "committed to producing dynamic dramatic experiences championing the moral imagination as informed by the Judeo-Christian traditions." Although many children are involved, LifeHouse is *not* a juvenile theater.
It's a safe place to see "live" theater productions (usually, but not always, musicals) of pretty good quality. LifeHouse also runs drama, theater dance and theater voice classes for children from 8 yo through young-teens.
Anyway, if this sounds interesting (either watching or participating), you might give them a call. Their number is 335-3037.
To participate in a production, you have to be at least 10yo, and, of course audition (which includes singing). (Be warned, though, if you or one of your children wants to act in a production, between the rehearsals and performances it is a HUGE--I mean HUGE--time commitment.)
The cast prays for one another before every rehearsal, and the producer/directors/other staff are, as a group, godly and gracious.
Here's what the schedule is for this season 1999/2000
Little House on the Prairie Oct 2- Nov
14
It's a Wonderful Life Nov 27-Jan 2
The Round Table Jan 8-Jan 23 (Short
run)
Cinderella Feb 5- Mar 12
The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe Mar
25-Apr 30
Anne of Green Gables May 13 - June 18
Treasure Island (new show)
July 1-Aug 13
Esther! Aug 26-Sept 24.
Ticket prices have gone up since they moved to the new theater (right next door to Redlands Christian School, in the former 1st Christian Reformed Church on Church St in north Redlands). The price of the ticket depends on where you sit:
First
five rows:
Adult--$14 (I think)
Children (3-11; under 3 not admitted)--$9
(I think)
Rows six through nine:
Adult--$12 (I
think)
Children (3-11; under 3 not admitted)--$7 (I think)
Season
tickets (eight shows):
First five rows: Adults $95; children 3-11 $60
Rows six through nine: Adults $80; children 3-11 $45
The theater now has stadium seating, but IMHO rows 7-9 are still kinda far back. (--although, of course, it's not ANYWHERE as bad as being in the peanut gallery at the Dorothy Chandler or the Ahmundson!)
Addition from Grace Blanton:
We went to the play "The Round Table" (in Redlands) and found it brought to life the historical characters Socrates, Martin Luther, Sigmund Freud, Florence Nightingale, Galileo, Darwin, and Theodore Roosevelt in a discussion that offers their fascinating stories, insights and explosive opinions. A great visual learning experience too!
October 11 2000
SEAWORLD:
Wednesday, October 11. Cost $16.75 per person (all ages),
signup and payment postmarked by September 21. Grandparents are allowed to join.
Parking permits to be mailed out, make sure you have return address with your
payment. This year's special presentation is BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING at the Sea
Lion stadium. 9:00 AM is required show up time (please don't be late).
Look
for 'Lake Arrowhead Schools' sign. Cancellation must be given 48 hours in advance
to get refund. Directions: I-15 South, Hwy 163 South, I-8 West, I-5 North, Immediately
Exit Sea World Drive and follow Signs to Sea World, drive to the Education Gate
and park there. Questions? email me at GraceBlanton@aol.com
or call (909)337-0980 but, I will return long distance calls collect, just refuse
and call me back. Please send payment to Grace Blanton. Payment will be your reservation.
First come, first serve, limited number. When you arrive that morning please make
sure I mark you on the list. Thank You.
October
17, 2000 1:30-3:30 p.m. Homeschoolers Skate Day
From the Nortons:
Cal Skate in Grand Terrace. Cost $3.75 per skater(skates included.) Christian
music will be featured. This is a prepaid activity. You can call Connie at 794-2342
for questions. Address for the Skate Rink is 22080 Commerce Way.
October 21, 2000: Mtn Skies Observatory FULL--e-mail Jean for about an additional possible date.
From Jean : This homeschool field trip will run from 7-9pm. It will be a class on basic astronomy and observatory viewing. Half of the time spent on each. The cost is $5 per child 5-18, $6 per adult, and 4 and under free unless they participate. If they participate the cost is $2.50. It will be a good time to view because both Jupiter and Saturn will be out and the moon will be shaded enough to get a good view. My boss has also asked me to spread the word if some of the homeschoolers 10th-12th grade would be interested in a six week class that would include lab science, report writing, working in a collaborative effort, etc. She is a professional scientist and has a lot to offer. She also mentioned discussion group for different ages that could be done weekly, biweekly, or monthly, let us know the questions or what you are studying on. Dr. Parker has many connections and would be able to get guest speakers, etc. if people are interested enough. If anyone is interested please let me know so that something could be worked out.
Jean needs payment by October 11th for those going to the observatory field trip on Oct 21.
Friday
Nov 3 Play Day & Usborne books
From Cherie:
How about another backyard play day at my house? We had such a good time last month!
I also wanted to make available the latest Usborne Catalog and display some of our books for a bit of Xmas shopping/ school supplemental ideas???
Let's get together on Friday, November 3 from 1:00pm -3:30pm. (We'll reschedule if raining!)
Call
Cherie for directions.
Private party for homeschoolers, park
is closed to the public. No season passes or other tickets will be honored. Advance
price $19.99 ($9.99 for kids under 48 inches) if purchased before Oct 20. Walk
up rate is $26. 2 and under free. Science Adventures will be doing a presentation
at 2 p.m. on Motion Madness, and at 1:30 and 4, there will be an animal action
show. For more info, call 661 255 4500. Mary has an application if you want to
copy it. We went a couple years ago, and it was a wonderful time--no pushy people
or rude kids. Very family oriented that day. We were a little disappointed that
our younger kids couldn't do much, though.
November
3, 4, & 5 Marching Through History at Tustin Marine Blimp hangar
$5 parking. Nov 3 Noon-5 p.m., Nov 4 9a.m.-9 p.m, Nov 5 9 a.m.-4 p.m. We attended
this when we lived in Orange County and it was GREAT. ALL kinds of displays and
vehicles & planes. Pack a picnic and spend the day there! 714 567 7487.
From Jean : Field trip to Mountain Skies is scheduled for a second round to those who could not make it to the first. The date is Sunday, November 5th from 6:30-9pm. Basic Astronomy and Observatory Viewing (weather permitting). $5 Child, $6 Adult, $2.50 participating under 5. Otherwise free under 5 years old. Need money for trip by Oct. 31st. Dr. Parker is letting my deposit cover this trip too. I need a minimum of ten people, max of 30.
Dr. Parker also said that we will sit down next week to make up some classes. Let me know any topics, days, prices, etc. I am open to all comments.
Membership at Mountain Skies for
homeschoolers is $15 per year. You sign up under classroom membership. This gives
you use of the Library- Teacher resource files, telescopes (8in newtonian), Microscope,
Videos, Slides, books, and other resources as they become available. Starwatches
are free for the family (since they are the school) Skyquest classes are discounted
on adult tickets from $5 to $3. You also receive a newsletter with a color update
quarterly. There is a 10% discount on sweatshirts and other clothing with the
logo. You can call (909)336-1699 or visit the website at
http://www.mountain-skies.org.
Dr. Parker has also asked me to spread the word if some of the homeschoolers 10th-12th grade would be interested in a six week class that would include lab science, report writing, working in a collaborative effort, etc. She is a professional scientist and has a lot to offer. She also mentioned discussion group for different ages that could be done weekly, biweekly, or monthly, let us know the questions or what you are studying on. Dr. Parker has many connections and would be able to get guest speakers, etc. if people are interested enough. If anyone is interested please let me know so that something could be worked out.
Note from Mary:
even thought the first field trip was a foggy night, we all enjoyed ourselves
and learned a lot! Dr. Parker is a wonderful teacher! Thanks Jean!
November
7 Birds: Rappers and Raptors
Tuesday November 7th meet at
9:30am and ends at 2pm. The cost is $7.50 per participating student 5yrs and up
(adults are free). Birds bring the forest to life with their movement and song.
Let's flock together with a Children's Forest Naturalist to begin a lifelong and
"anywhere" study of birds and their behaviors. Catch the birdwatchers
passion as we learn to identify many species by their markings, habits and songs.
This is for all ages, our students set the tone by their questions and Tim Barany
will not inundate them with evolutionary teaching. Questions? Email Grace. Meet
at Derlick Fire Station on Hwy 18, just take Hwy 330 going up the mountain toward
Big Bear, pass through Running Springs past Running Springs School Rd, then on
right look for a brown log building, the Ultra-Mar is too far. Send payment
postmarked by October 20th to Grace . Bring lunch, jacket, hat, water, notebook,
tennies for no more than a mile walking. I have room in my vehicle for three more
students if anyone would like to ride there with me.
November 16 9:00-11:00 a.m. Riley's Farm
Located in Oakdale. Directions will follow. It is approximately a one hour drive or less.
When: Thursday, November 16th. 9:00-11:00a.m. We can pack lunches and have a picnic, take a nature hike and shop in the gift shop after our time.
What: Carmel Apple dipping (and eating), making pressed apple cider, a hay ride on a horse drawn wagon, a Laura Ingalls story time and finally a "chore" of our choice (candle making, wooden toy making, tin smithing, etc.)
Cost: $5.50 per person (all ages)
R.S.V.P: Leslie. I will need your commitment A.S.A.P. in order to even schedule the trip, although they are holding our spot for a few days. We need 25 to book.
Nov 29,
30, Dec 1: Nutcracker Ballet--LOCAL!!! Thanks to Louisa, who sent this
info:
Nutcracker dates that are available for mountain home schoolers. It
is the annual Nutcracker performed by the Lake Arrowhead Classical Ballet Company
at the Rim High School Auditorium. The price is $3.00 per person (adults &
kids). This price is only open for school groups. I was able to get the "
mountain home schoolers " in as a school group. The dates are as follows:
Wed.
Nov. 29 @ 9:45 am
Wed. Nov. 29 @ 11:45 am
Thurs. Nov. 30 @ 9:45 am
Thurs. Nov. 30 @ 11:45 am
Fri. Dec. 1 @ 9:45 am
Louisa needs to have RSVP's by Oct. 12th.
I just need to know what show each family would like to attend and how many. We do not need to all attend the same performance. As of right now the Wed. 11/29 @ 9:45 am is the most limited with only 36 tickets available. Louisa
Tuesday,
December 5th The Living Desert:
Come join us Tuesday, December
5th. Meet at 8:45, enter at 9:15am. We enter as a group at $3.50 per person 3yrs
and up, so you must be on time.
This is a 1,200 acre Wildlife & Botanical
Park in Palm Desert geared for all ages which houses nearly 400 fascinating desert
animals including bighorn sheep, oryx, zebra, cheetahs, coyotes, birds, and meerkats
with informal presentations (the more you ask the more they will share) throughout
featuring up-close encounters with desert animals, plants and the people who care
for them. Also a petting kraal and you must see the Wildlife Wonders interactive
animal shows at 11am and 2pm and enjoy the many hiking trails. We can bring in
our lunches to store and eat in designated picnic area.
Just send your checks
made out to Grace.
To get there take the I-10 Fwy east toward Indio, exit
Monterey Ave right-south, crossover Hwy 111 which becomes 74, uphill to Haystack
Rd go left-east, at end go right-south on Portola Ave then enter left. When you
arrive look for Arrowhead School sign and check in.
Friday, Dec. 8 - Sun., Dec. 10 The annual Singing Christmas Tree put on by Lake Arrowhead Community Baptist Church will be performed on Friday, Dec. 8 - Sun., Dec. 10.
The choir is made up of singers from many of our local churches on the mountain, you'll recognize many of us! If you never have seen this yearly musical, you're in for a treat. Each year is completely different from the past year. This is a great Christmas musical to get into the "spirit" of Christmas! Invite your family, friends and neighbors.
Although the shows are free, you'll want tickets to assure yourselves a seat.
Show times: 7:00PM
Friday
5:00PM Saturday
7:00PM Saturday
5:00PM Sunday
7:00PM Sunday
Call Cherie with quantities and show times by Sunday, Dec. 3rd. Or you can stop by the Church during regular business hours to pick up tickets #337-8409. Hope you'll come!!
Thursday,
December 28th Windmill Tours:
Thursday, December 28th, meeting
at 9:30am by Desert Hot Springs for $7 per person 6yrs and up. We will learn how
humans have harnessed the wind while viewing wind turbines from a buss on a 11/2
hour tour.
Then minutes away to Desert Hot Springs we will taste water from
a natural spring right out of the San Andreas Fault. Bring your bottles to fill
up! We will lunch here. Bring lunch and dress in layers it could be cold. To sign
up or questions call Grace and send your fees immediately for pace is limited
to Grace B by Dec. 12.
To get there take
the I-10 east toward Palm Springs take Indian Ave exit, left over freeway, then
left at service road on 20th Ave, go 11/4 mile to Windmill Tours.
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