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Year 2001

Wednesday Feb 14. Valentine's Ice Skating Party
Join us at the usual ice skating time for homeschoolers from 11:00-1:00. The management has said we can bring sack lunches if we would like, and Jean McBee has volunteered to make massive amounts of cupcakes! If you can bring punch or cups or napkins, please e-mail Mary Leggewie. Bring about 20-25 valentines to share (no names, any style fine), and a pre-decorated bag (we'll have bags and crayons for those who want to do it there). We'll line up the kids so that they distribute a relatively even number of valentines in each bag. This was a blast last year!

Option 2 for Valentine's Day: FULL, Waiting list also FULL.

Lake Gregory Christian Homeschool Co-op invites you to a Pre-Valentine's Day Party. Tuesday, February 13, 2001, 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Lake Gregory Community Church (460 Pine Drive in Crestline). $4 per Family Unit!

Here's what to look forward to:

9:30-9:50 Students decorate VALENTINE BAGS (supplies provided) and check in
their baked item

9:50-10:05 Valentines "delivered" to bags

10:05-10:20 Valentines Day Origin (by The Grissom Gang)

10:20-11:00 CRAFT TIME (4 or 5 craft options) to choose from. One could be done by a 3 or 4 year old with help from Mom. One is for Jr. High age or older only. And the other three would be most enjoyed by elementary age students. OPTIONAL: donation jars will be set up by each craft - 25¢ to $1.00 - welcomed, but not required.

11:00-11:20 BAKED GOODIES CONTEST (all students taste and vote! ) Drinks provided.

11:20-11:45 Special Guests - The Carl Boys present: A BALLOON SCULPTING LESSON! (These talented young men will teach us how to make a balloon critter to take home with us!)

11:45-12:15 Eat Picnic/Sack Lunches together; finish up any crafts; participating moms exchange box or bag treats; visit; clean up; give Valentine hugs, etc.

Each Mom Needs to Bring:

One bottle of tacky glue
One black permanent marker
Colored markers and/or crayons
$4 (give to Denise or Sharon on Feb. 13)
OPTIONAL: Valentine Surprise to exchange with another mom (This is optional, but highly recommended!)

Each Individual Student Needs to Bring:

Signed Valentines to give to all other students (homemade or store bought are fine, probably 24 per student. After RSVPs we'll know exactly. My children have saved many of these for years!)
A Student-Made Treat to enter in the Baking Contest (i.e. cookies, cake, rolls, heart-shaped liver pate (just joking!), etc.) If each of your children does not want to bake something that is okay. One student per family would be fine.

Sack Lunch

RSVP by February 1st Call: Denise G. Since craft kits have been ordered, there is a limited number who will be able to attend. PLEASE, if you cannot make it, call ahead so that if there is a waiting list, someone will be able to take your place!

Please tell us: Your name, phone #, number of participating students (and volunteer to help if you'd like to!)

We're going to build positive memories together.

Book it Reading Program:
This is an incentive reading program where the teacher (you) make the goals for your children (5yr old K-6th) on a daily weekly or monthly basis and when they reach their goal you reward them with a certificate for a personal pan pizza to be redemed at Pizza Hut. They will recieve a button type pin to have a sticker put on each month when they redeem their pizza. I have enough certificate packs left for 8 children, to get your kids going on this call Grace.

American Girls Club: FULL

We are starting up an American Girls Club beginning February 1, 2001 at the Childrens Museum, every other Thursday beginning February 1st from 2PM to 4PM. There is a $2 per child, per meeting fee for using the facilities at the Children's Museum.

If you have any questions, call Jan.

Feb 20th 11:30-2 p.m. 2nd chance! Pages of Invention at the International Printing Museum:

Located in Carson on Tuesday, February 20th at 11:30am -- 2pm. The museum tour is a fascinating review of the ingenious inventions that have shaped mankind's written communications and, in turn, history. We will meet Dr. Franklin and he will introduce us to the world of electricity and science as he demonstrates many experiments. His aim is to ignite young minds with the wonders of science and invention. I hear they give GREAT tours!

The price is $6 per person, 5yrs thru adult siblings are fine. To sign up by February 9th send your fees to Grace. If you'd like to lunch at a park near by just ask for directions. To get there take the 10-West to LA, 710-South, 91-West, 110-South, exit Torrance Blvd., at stop go east (left), to 315 East Torrance Blvd. on your left.

Saturday, Feb 24, 2001 Winter Ecology, Snowshoe Field Trip:
Rather than struggle through deep snow, we will glide across the frozen landscape on snowshoes. It really is easy! Follow animal tracks in the snow, and hear noisy birds among ice covered branches. We will learn about adaptation, how plants and animals survive in the winter.
Join us! Saturday, February 24th, 2001, for $7:50 per person 4th grade through adult, meeting at 9:30am (lasting until 2pm) at the West end of Snow Valley Ski Resort parking lot opposite the Chalet. (note: rsvp date may have been extended--call Grace). To get there take Hwy-30 to Hwy-330 toward Big Bear, pass through Running Springs, at Stop go right, stay on Hwy-18 til you reach entrance to Snow Valley Parking and immediately look for our group (At the West end.)
Bring lunch in backpack, water, sunglasses, hat (warm one), gloves, snow gear or whatever to keep you warm and dry, sturdy hiking boots or snowshoes only (NO tennis shoes), layer to keep warm with a jacket for stopping times and don't forget the sunscreen!

March 5, 2001 Cross Country Skiing
Ever wanted to try cross country skiing? Here's your opportunity, on Monday, March 5th, meet at 9:00 a.m. at Rim Nordic Ski Area. Enjoy the whole day but rental gear must be returned no later than 4 p.m. We have a great learn to ski package price of only $19 for 10 years and under and $23 for those 11 years and up. The package includes all day trail pass, lesson, and equipment. If you find cross country skiing to difficult you make exchanged your skis for snowshoes at not extra charge. For those of you who have equipment, the trail pass is only $10 for those age 11 and up.
Bring sun glasses, sun screen, hat, gloves, layered clothing and lunch. You may purchased drinks there a low prices and they do have snack type foods too. To sign up, for directions or questions call Beth by Wednesday, February 28th to assure enough equipment for the young ones! Come join the fun!

Production: "The Little Prince"

Location: Riverside Community Players (Theater in the round - Sounds like it could be a puppet show)
4026 Fourteenth Street
Riverside, CA
909-369-1200

Home schoolers can attend on the following school show dates for $5.00 a person when
accompanied by a child:

School dates $5.00 per person w/ child:

Tuesday, March 6th @ 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 7th @ 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 8th @ 9:00 a.m.

Regular Dates @ $8.00 a person:

Friday, March 2nd @ 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 3rd, 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 4th @ 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Tickets for regular seating is $8.00

For information or reservations call, The Community Players at 909-369-1200.

First 3 weekends in March: News from Hawthorne Center (see below for subscription info) Heartland Players Theatre Company in Yucaipa will be presenting "Pride & Prejudice" the first 3 weekends in March. Call the theatre at 909-790-2119 (voice mail) for reservations.

What: "Pride & Prejudice" (Adaptation by Lissa Creola, directed by Glenn Miller)

Where: Heartland Players Theatre in Yucaipa (on "E" St. just east of 7th (from I-10, exit at Live Oak/Oak Glen Road, head east on Oak Glen Road to the light at "E" St. Turn right. You'll go up "E" for a mile or so--theatre is on the left just past the hockey courts just past 7th St.

When: Preview night Thursday, March 1 ("Starving Student/Actors" night--tickets are $3/person) 8 pm Friday/Saturday nights March 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 at 8 pm. Sunday Matinees March 11 & 18 at 2 pm.

Cost: Adults $7.00/ seniors & students $5.00

Saturday March 10: So CA Homeschooling Conference at the Long Beach Airport Marriott.

Speakers will include: unschooling.com's Sandra Dodd; family therapist Michelle Barone; Susan Peterson, author of "Fun and Educational Things to Do with Kids in So CA;" Karen Rafferty from CHN; Pam Sorooshian from HSC; and Ray Driver, founder of the Association of Black Homeschoolers. Information and registration form are available on the website:
http://www.bayshoreeducational.com/conference.html Or I can mail printed brochures out to anyone who emails bayshoredu@aol.com or calls me (562/434.3940) and requests one.
Please let your group members know that the walk-up registration price on the day of the conference will be $20.00/person. Also, there is no charge to enter the vendor room to shop and/or visit with others.

March 24: Activated Storytellers' Performance. We are a homeschooling family traveling across the U.S. performing shows at libraries and schools. We will be performing multicultural folktales at the Palm Spring Library (300 S. Sunrise Way) at 11 AM. The show is free and open to the public. Our production also features children from the community as part of the cast. Outgoing kids age 6 and up are invited to participate in a half hour workshop beginging at 10:30. The performance workshop is also free, but limited to the first 12 participants. Please pre-register with the children's librarian (760/322.8384) if your children are interested. For more information about Act!vated Storytellers please visit our website at: http://www.activated-storytellers.com For tour dates and locations, go to our online calendar: http://calendar.yahoo.com/activatedstorytellers
Info courtesy of BayShore Educators.

909 683 7263.

Pancake breakfast 7 a.m.

Air show 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE, $4 per car to park unless you want to hike a distance.

Aerobatic pilots will be in the show, as well as: Warbird T-6 formation, lots of big names in acrobatic flight, smoke & thunder jet car races a plane, GB Racer aeobatics, Shawn Tucker-acrobatic pilot, kiddie carnival, food, military aircraft (F-16 fly-by), military aircraft on the ground, C141 fly-by, KC135 Strato-Tanker fly-by. Lots of displays on the ground, and an antique car show.

Off 91 FWY, easiest exit would be Adams, go South to very last stoplight (dead ends at Arlington) turn left on Arlington go 1/2 mile to airport on righthand side. Park at church at Arlington and Adams and take shuttle, or if you're early, you may be able to park at the airport.

http://www.RiversideAirShow.bigstep.com has the itinerary.

A 12 - 15 year old boy to join the Christian ministry of The Continental Singer Tour Group. Touring from April 17- May 24. Must raise some funds to go. If interested call : Call 1(805) 289-3450 or 1(800) 481-7464.

April 6th, Friday: Imax Ontario Mills--"Amazing Caves"

Caves are dark, mysterious, adventurous, threatening, and awesomely fascinating. They are home to pirates, treasures, and bats. You will look upon unusual caves from around the world while you join Nancy and Hazel in environments you would never see. Well, at least most of us!

Friday, April 6th we will meet in front of the theater at 10:45 am. The price is $4 for students 4 yrs & up, and $6 for adults. Questions? . Your check is your reservation, include how many in your group, payable to Grace by March 13th. Directions: Located at Ontario Mills Mall where the 10Fwy & 15Fwy meet. From the 15Fwy exit 4th street.
Immediately following we hope to have a tour of Krispy Kreme.

Wednesday, April 25, 2001: Edward's Mansion Field Trip (Redlands)

The Edwards Mansion field trip is now set for Wednesday, April 25th at 11 am. Edwards Mansion is located just north of Interstate 10 adjacent to the San Bernardino County Museum at 2064 Orange Tree Lane in Redlands. Take California Street exit off of I-10, and proceed north on California to Orange Tree Lane, and turn right. You will see a sign where to turn
into the mansion. Please park in the large parking lot behind the church (which is beyond the mansion) and we'll meet by the front steps of the mansion. The tour will last about 45 minutes to 1 hour. And the best part? -- the tour is FREE!

Edwards Mansion is most famous now for hosting numerous weddings, receptions, banquets, and other special events. Besides the beautiful Victorian style house, there is also a wedding chapel, several gazebos, party pavilions, and beautiful gardens on the four-acre site. The house originally was built on Cajon Street in Redlands in 1890. It has been used as a boarding house, a family residence, and even office quarters. In 1973, the house was purchased for $1.00, cut into two sections, and moved five miles to its present location. There is a website that you can visit at www.edwardsmansion.com.

I think we already have about 20-30 people interested in the trip, but there's always room for more. If the date is not good for you, please contact me as I may be setting up an alternate time for some people.

Friday, May 4th Orienteering: Charting your course

Have you ever been afraid to fully explore a new place for fear that you would not be able to find your way back? Learn elementary map and compass reading techniques. Our group will apply math and science skills to an outdoor setting. Meet at 9:30 am and ends at 2 pm. The cost is $7.50 per participating student 3rd grade and up (adults are free), and siblings may
attend, but mind you there will be about a mile total of walking in the forest.

Meet at Deerlick Fire Station on Hwy 18 in the San Bernardino Mts, just take Hwy 330 going up to the mountain toward Big Bear, through the town of Running Springs it becomes Hwy 18, just past Running Springs School Rd on right look for brown log building, park in lot, the Ultra-Mar is to far.

Bring a jacket, I suggest layering clothing, lunch, water, notebook, compass if you'd like, tennies or hiking boots, wear sunscreen, sunglasses and hat. Works well to have each student carry all necessary items in their own backpacks because the whole trip is outdoors!

Friday, May 11 at 12:30: Hellenistic & Egyptian Art: Cal State San Bernardino

At the Robert V. Fullerton Art Museum we will have an hour docent lead tour of the display of Hellenistic Antiquities on loan from The Getty and the Harer Egyptian Collection. They are artifacts from Ancient Greece, Egypt, Macedonia, and the Seleucid Empire ranging 323-30BC. The Hellenistic era began with the death of Alexander the Great and the Battle of Actium. Free for all except $1.50 per vehicle parking fee.

I need a head count to provide docents. All ages are permitted and strollers allowed, but we must respect the docents need for silence during the tour. Directions: I-215 Exit University Parkway. Proceed to the intersection of North Park and University Parkway. Turn left on North Park. Proceed to Sierra Drive which is a small service road in the campus. Turn right on Sierra Drive. Proceed through the stop sign. Turn Left. Proceed to LOT M. Please park in designated Museum Visitors parking spaces. Look for the kiosk in LOT M to pay $1.50 parking. We will meet in front of the Museum.

Friday, May 18th: Strawberry picking & educational field trip at Bell Gardens

Kids Strawberry Pick & Tour: Friday, May 18th. Bell Gardens is a working farm famous for sweet, juicy strawberries. The price is $5 per student (Grade K and up) $3 for adults. If you choose to pick strawberries you pay the same price. We will meet in front at 10am, look for Arrowhead Schools Sign. The tour will last up to 2hrs, afterwards you are welcome to lunch on the premises and shop in their fresh produce market.

STRAWBERRY TOUR INCLUDES:
A strawberry basket (just like the ones you see in grocery stores)
A lesson on strawberries and how to pick them
A visit to our strawberry patch for berry picking
A hay ride -- A 2-1/2 mile train ride
Seasonal fruit and veggie sampling -- A visit to our sweet pea maze
A stroll past our demonstration garden (self-guided)
Fun and learning for everyone

Check out their GREAT site for added info. Bell Gardens is owned by the man who started Taco Bell! http://www.bellgardensfarm.com/index.html

Directions: Take I-15 South, exit on Gopher Canyon/Old Castle. Turn left under the freeway, take a right and the first quick left onto Old Castle to the very end to the light on Valley Center Road. Turn left and then take a left at the stop light at Cole Grade Road. Bell Gardens is 3 miles down on the right. If you get to the school you have gone to far. Should they have inclimate weather the trip may be cancelled then hopefully rescheduled.

Friday May 18, 2001: The Home School Family Day at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor water park is a private party (park closed to the public) Noon - 7pm.

The advance price is $13 and the walk up price on the day of the event is $16. Children 2 and under are free. Regular price is $19.99. Call (661) 255-4500 for more information. Check out the park at sixflags.com. Advance ticket orders must be postmarked by Friday May 4.

You can send your name address, phone number, no. of tickets plus a check payable to Hurricane Harbor. The price must include a $3.95 processing fee. So no. of tickets x $13 + $3.95. Send to:

Attn. Group Sales
Hurricane Harbor
P.O. Box 5500
Valencia, CA 91385

Saturday/Sunday, May 26 & 27 Blue Jay Library Sale. They can use some volunteers, and you get books discounted even further if you help out!

Memorial Day, Monday, May 28 12th Annual Home School Fair at Ontario Christian High School

See www.homeschoolfair.com. Register on the website by March 31 to be eligible to win Entrance tickets. Advance purchase entrance tickets and receive a discount. Discount rate: $2/ person to $10/ family. Ages 3 and under are free.

Teens are encouraged to set up a booth for free.

If you have any other questions about the fair call 909-947-8297

Friday, June 1: Palm Springs Tram at 9:30 am

Experience the adventure of riding the worlds largest single-span vertical, state-of-the-art rotating cars, providing spectacular 360 degree view of the valley floor and surrounding area. Rising over 2 1/2 miles to a scenic wonderland in Mt San Jacinto State Park. First, we will have a 30 minute technical tour with an Engineer, and see the machinery. Then take the tram to the top. Atop we will have a nature walk and talk program held outside, lasting about 45 minutes. Then you are on your own to have lunch, investigate the Nature Center, view a 22 minute film depicting the Tram's history or go for a hike! You can stay til the last tram down at 9:45pm. The cost is $7:50 per person 3 yrs -- adult; regularly $13-$20. Siblings may
attend. You can log on for info www.pstramway.com

Your check is your reservation made payable to Grace Blanton, PO Box 4134, Blue Jay, CA 92317; send payment by May 18th. Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, good walking or hiking boots, and layer clothing for change of climate up at 8,516 ft. elevation.

Directions: From I-10 east, exit Palm Springs Desert Resort Hwy111. Go right after Welcome to Palm Springs sign at Palm Springs Tram sign onto Tramway Rd. Follow to top, park in lot, and look for our group inside the building waiting room.

Friday, June 1, 2001, 11am-5pm Exclusive Homeschoolers Day at Wild Rivers Waterpark
$12 (regular $24) includes coupon for a free ice cream bar. Food packages offered at a discount. Spread the word to other homeschoolers. Web site: www.wildrivers.com see link to Home School Day info. Wild Rivers Waterpark,Irvine, CA. Lianne M. Harris (949)768-9453 ext. 213, LHarris@wildrivers.com

Saturday, June 16, 2001, 2-4 p.m. Homeschool Tea and Used Curriculum Sale

Are you thinking about homeschooling? Already homeschooling?

Come join us for a social time together and a used curriculum sale! We’ll have a display of curriculum and software (not for sale) for you to see what’s available to the growing homeschool community! If you can help out with a display of YOUR curriculum, let me know. My kids are 7, 9, & 12 and I'll have all their stuff on display so people can touch and feel! Many parents don't consider homeschooling because they have no idea there are great things out there available to homeschoolers!

Saturday, June 16, 2001, 2-4 p.m.
Mary Leggewie’s home near Grandview School
Please RSVP for directions and details: 337-7391
Or e-mail mary@homeschoolchristian.com

No children, please, unless you can’t come without them! There is no charge. If you would like to help with refreshments, let Mary know. If you are unable to come, and would like to be added to the e-mail list of homeschool activities, field trips, and events on the mountain, please
e-mail mary@homeschoolchristian.com

Wednesday, June 20, 2001 Field Trip/3D Galapagos

Wed. June 20, 2001
1:30 PM if we have 20 to 60 people
10 AM if we have 60 or more.
Edwards IMAX
Ontario Mills Mall
Mountain Ave. & 4th St.
Ontario, CA. 91762
Cost: $5 per students, $7 per adult
RSVP Deadline: Wed. May 23

You will not be counted as "going" until your money has been received. We must have 20 to book the date to go. They cannot hold the 10 AM time for us. We must pay for 60 to set the 10 AM time. So, please understand the importance of getting your money in as soon as you can. If you pay and then cannot go, please let me know and I will try to find someone else to take your place, they will pay you.

Now, about the show: Part adventure, part scientific expedition, part personal quest, this stunning film in IMAX 3D takes us on a journey with marine biologist Dr. Carole Baldwin from the Smithsonian Institution's national Museum of Natural History during her first trip to the Galapagos. The audience dives with Dr. Baldwin and other scientists into the largely unknown waters surrounding the volcanic archipelago to explore the natural wonders of a realm that is a
true living natural science laboratory. The material in the Educator Resource Guide supports teaching and learning about biology, ecology, geology and the unifying concepts of science. It uses the principles of the National Science Education Standards for grades 5 - 8. Students will explore the climate zones of the Galapagos Islands, learn about its ecosystems and the diversity
and adaptations of its populations. See the web site for more information at http://pubs.nsta.org/galapagos/
NSTA Galápagos
This field trip is open to all, feel free to pass it on.

Thursday, June 28th: Winchester Cheese & Dairy tour

You will watch the cows being milked, then go to see cheese making. From an observation platform you will see the process cheese is taken through. You will taste Boere Kaas cheese which is the favorite of cheese loving Holland. Here, it is made in the traditional way as it has been done by families in Holland for many generations. They no longer use the old wood utensils, yet the cheese is remarkable as you will taste. The tour last up to 2 hrs meeting at 8am and their is a market to purchase their fresh cheese! Although it is geared for kindergarten & up, all who taste must pay, the price is $3 per person including adults. This is a walking tour and no strollers are allowed.

Directions: From the 60Fwy take the 215 Fwy going South. Exit Hwy74 going West. (Hwy74 changes names to Matthews Rd, Pinacate Rd, Florida, etc.) Stay on Hwy74 until you come to Hwy79 going South which is also called Winchester Rd. Drive through the valley watch for Holland Road sign and for the covered wagon and head toward it. Turn right on Holland Rd. The first dairy on the left is Holland Farms. Their sign is on the Barn. Go past the barn, watch
for the white sign Winchester Cheese and sign in the lawn which reads Wesslink Dairy. We will meet out front.

June 29-July 1, 2000 CHEA Convention Friday-Sunday, Ontario (NOT Disneyland Hotel)
18th Annual CHEA Convention (Christian Home Educators Assn). Fundamentalist Christian perspective, although this convention is well worth going to for all. Speakers, workshops,
vendor hall. Visit webpage (currently under construction):
http://www.cheaofca.org/AC01/annualinfo.htm

Thursday, July 12: Watersliding at Glen Helen Park. Come do an all day swim and slide for $4. per person. No park entry fee. Spend the night and tent camp under the stars for $1. per person. Don't forget to bring your telescopes for star gazing !!! Any parents interested in organizing an instant camera scavenger hunt please call or email .

RSVP to Louisa by Friday July 5

TUESDAY Afternoons (note day of the week changed) Join Sharon Carl & Breta Norton for some fun and fellowship at Orchard Bay, Lake Arrowhead any time after noon on Tuesday afternoons starting at around 1 p.m. It's east of Lake Arrowhead Village, lakeside from the intersection of hwy 173 and John Muir Rd. You can park across the street on John Muir and cross 173 carefully. Go down the stair case which is sort of hidden west of the house on that corner and follow the path to the beach. This makes for a very restful afternoon. There are restrooms and lots of shade. Bring chairs, blankets, towels and dirt toys. Boogie boards, boats and things for the water are o.k. too! Starting 6/1.

August 10: Adventure Playground (Huntington Beach)

$2 each, parents are free. 9:45 a.m. till whenever.

Sharon Carl made a reservation for 50 people, all kids must wear shirts AND shoes in the water (it's a Tom Sawyer-type water park, so be prepared). They have saws and hammers and nails to build things.

Then go to Corona Del Mar ($6?) entry--meet at lifeguard station closest to the firepits for barbeque and bonfire at night. Bring your own food.

Adventure Playground
7111 Talbert
Huntington beach
714 842 7442

RSVP by Friday August 3 to Sharon Carl (909) 337-0926. PHONE, don't e-mail Sharon.

Wednesday, August 29, 2001, arrive at 9:45, enter at 10 promptly: Lake Gregory Water Slide Day. This was a blast last year and we got a discount for going in a group of 10 or more. We get a discount on the entry if we have 20 or more ($2 instead of $3 each), and if we have 10 sliders, we can get a 10 pack card ($5 per person instead of $6). If we have a less than optimal number, the people who RSVP first are the ones who will get preference on the discount. Mary Leggewie

Thursday, August 30, 2001: Homeschool Back-to-School Roller Skating Party

From Anna Rhoads:

A party at Roller City + WHERE HOME School KIDS AND THEIR FRIENDS CAN SKATE AND HAVE FUN.

Sign up today with Anna Rhoads, this is a social event where all home schoolers and new ones can meet in celebration of home school back to school.

Also those home school families that have curriculum for sale or if you have a in home Business base such as: Mary Kay, Ceramics, Stamp N up, Pamper Chef, Candle light, Jewelry, Avon, Tupper ware. If you are a park group leader and want to announce news letters, park days, field trips, "whatever" I have made special arrangements to use the party tables for your
displays. We are doing this so other home families can know who's doing what. I believe in home school support. There is no charge to display at this time. Tables are limited. You need to RSVP ASAP.

WHEN: Thursday August 30
TIME: 12 noon - 2:45
COST: $5.00 admission includes regular skates. Blades one dollar extra.You may bring in your own skates. Just remember you still need to pay admission.

To show that we are getting a break, here is normal cost: Day time skating $5.00 admission, Skates $2.00, Blades$3.00, Extra Session $2.50

Nighttime skating: $6.00 Admission, $2.00 skates, $3.00 Blades, $2.50 extra session.

In celebration of our back to home school we need donation of cup cakes.

Cup cakes are the only thing we can bring in to the skating rank at no cost to us.

Here is the food menu: Hot Dogs $1.50, Chili dogs $2.00, Hamburger $2.25, Nachos $2.50, One slice pizza & small drink $1.50. Drinks small $1.25, medium $1.50, and large $2.00.

They have video games, pool tables, and lockers for $.50

Direction: from 10 fwy to the 15 north. Exit Baseline Rd. Turn left onto Baseline. Turn Left on East St. Seconds just pass the under path turn left onto the first drive way into the Roller City + parking lot.

Pass along to your other home school friends.

Please sign up ASAP I need to give an account of how many are going to the owner of Roller City + by August 23.

QUESTION.... I am checking around to see if there is enough interest in a drama workshop to have the Covenant Players come on Oct 29 for and all day workshop with performance in the evening. It would be at Twin Peaks Community Church. If there is enough interest (about 15-20 families at least), the cost would be around $15-20 per family. Please e-mail me and let me know if you're interested. They performed at Twin Peaks Community a few weeks ago and it was great. See www.covenantplayers.org for more info on this group.

From Sharon: I am currently trying to arrange classes on the mountain for ICR to teach on creation. They offer a 1/2 day class for k-6th graders with parent for $12-$15 per student and a 3 day class for 7-12th for $35-$40. I think it will be awesome if we can get them up here. I have to have a location and am waiting for the forms. It will be sometime between Jan and June of 2002 so save your pennies if interested.

September 14, 2001: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Riley's Log Cabin Field trip

In case you don't realize it, Sharon Riley's farm is different from the other Riley's farm, and I've been on her tour before and it's GREAT. Sharon is the one you meet each year at CHEA. She's got a 4 hour trip planned for us, with sack lunch (you bring) in the middle. Here are the details:

$8 each, adult or child
$1.50 if you want a hand-dipped fresh caramel apple (they are the BEST in the entire world in my opinion). They really want to know the number in advance of those who are adding caramel apples.

We MUST be there by 9:30, and it will take at LEAST one hour to get there from the Lake Arrowhead area.

We'll start with Dennis Riley's famous fiddling and music. (BTW, did you know that he's one of Lake Arrowhead fiddler Addam Thompson's mentors?)

Then we'll do:

gold panning
corn husk doll making
etiquette

AND
corn grinding (suggested for younger children)
OR
Civil War interpretation (suggested for older kids)

The Civil War interpretation is done by one of Sharon & Dennis's sons who has been doing this for 10 years.

Apple season will be in full swing at this time, so this is a great time to go!

Please RSVP and mail your check for $8 (or $9.50 with caramel apple) per person to Mary Leggewie, PO Box 1004, Twin Peaks, CA 92391. I need to have it by September 1 so I can give Sharon a firm count. No refunds.

Tuesday, October 2, 2001: San Bernardino Museum of Natural History

All About Bugs (hands on classroom agenda), Star Lab

Cost $4.00 per student $5.00 per adult (this is $1. higher than usual to accommodate the Star Lab fee)

8:45am to start classes at 9:am (don't be late as we have back to back classes with time limits and if you are late it will affect the entire group.)

There will be two separate groups of K-4th and 5th-12th to try to accommodate learning levels more effectively. The young group will do the bug lab first while the older group is in the star lab. Then we will reverse the classes. We will have time to roam the museum on our own for as long as you wish after the organized classes are finished.

Take the California Street exit off the 10 fwy in Redlands and the museum is on the street running along the north side of the fwy. to theEast (right).

Parental supervision will be required for the classes and, of course, proper museum behavior.

Please send in check to me by September 24th so I'll have an accurate accounting of who to expect.

Sharon Carl
909 337-0926

Tuesday, Oct 9, 2001: Homeschool Picture Day

MAKE UP PHOTOS:

Brad Human Photography
909 686 8314
Other dates at Brad's home in Riverside: 9/22, 10/6, 10/27. Call for him directly for appointments at his house. Prices are very reasonable ($6 per sheet--which may mean 8 wallets or 4 larger photos, etc.). Sibling photos are available, and free ID cards available for both children and parents (faculty card helps you get discounts in stores as a teacher).

Thursday, October 11, 2001: Star of India (San Diego)

* Class is titled "Water Toy Workshop & Dynamics of Seafaring"
* When: October 11, 2001 at 10AM
* On the Star of India located at 1306 North Harbor Drive
* Phone # is (619) 234-9153

BRING A SACK LUNCH AS WE WILL BE EATING LUNCH ON THE SHIP!

GENERAL RULES:
1) We should all arrive 15 minutes early (be there by 9:45AM)
2) Check in at the information booth located between the Star of India and the Berkeley
3) Wait in this general area for the museum representative
4) For every 10 kids we need a chaperone (should not be an issue for us)
5) Tennis shoes or other soft-soled shoes are recommended (steep ladders to climb)
6) No running or climbing on the rigging aboard the ship
7) No eating or drinking in the museum exhibit areas
8) Radios, tape players and gum chewing are not permitted

DIRECTIONS (if coming down the I-5 from the North)
Take I-5 South
Exit Sassafras, right on Laurel
Left to Harbor Drive

Parking is on the right side of Harbor Drive via parking meters or you can park in the cruise ship terminal lot for $4

If you have any questions give Jan.

Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001: Paintball
Time 2-4 p.m. arrive at least 15-20 minutes early (especially if you've never gone to Thousand Pines camp and Paintball before). cost is $10. per student if we receive the payment and required parent signed permission slips before Wednesday, Oct. 10th.

Late registration will be $11.00 per player. (It causes great confusion to register and pay at the place.)

All equipment is provided by the camp. Safety rules must be adhered to or you will be asked to leave the game or given a time out from play. Location is Thousand Pines campground. Parking lot A . Hike back past the conference center and find the road that leads down and left which is marked with a banner that says paintball games. Meet at the amphitheater. Rules will be given at that time and permission slips checked. The rules take some time and if you are late they have to start all over as it is a safety issue. The guns are set a 270 so it doesn't hurt as much as many guns that are set as high as 900 at times. My kids love doing this and my youngest is only 9 so it is ok for younger kids or adults.

For faxed permission slips please call Tim at 337-0926 or Thousand Pines and talk to Julie in the office. Thanks. If not sending your check until the last minute, please rsvp by phone ahead of time so we'll have an accurate count of who is coming.
Sharon

October 24, 8:45am: Mousley Museum of Natural History
approximately 2 hours.
cost $1.00 per person
rsvp by e-mail or to Sharon 337-0926

Mousley Museum of Natural History
at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains in Yucaipa, is a branch of the San Bern. Co Museum. It contains the largest collection of seashells on display in the United States. We will see rocks, minerals, the geologic process, fossils, environmental science and natural resources. The will try to reach each level of learning so that all can participate in the trip. They will speak for a few minutes, and show us a demonstration.

The cost is only $1.00 per person over 2 years old, including parents. They are opening up early for our tour, so please rsvp so I'll know how many to plan on. You can pay upon arrival.

Take the 10 fwy (San Bernardino) East toward Palm Springs, exit Yukaipa Blvd. and go left.
Continue 4-5 miles and Left on Bryant.
About 1 mile, right on Panorama.

I am getting info on a pumpkin patch in the area so we can picnic and play afterwards. The info will follow . If anyone know of a really good one out there, please let me know. We will be close to Oak Glen so we could even go there for the pumpkin patch. Thanks, Sharon

Thursday, October 25th at 1pm. Telescope Making at Mountain Skies
Learn how telescopes work by constructing a functioning instrument. The reusable telescope kits produces a complete 40 mm telescope, similar to Galileo's first instrument. The cost for the class is $5.00 for students plus $8.50 for each telescope kit and $6.00 per adult. We will also get to view through the observatory's huge telescope after completing our kits. Mt skies is located at 2001 Observatory Way, Lake Arrowhead Ca 92352. Off Hwy 18 make your second possible left after Blue Jay cut off, if you reach the front of Rim of the World HS you have gone to far. Questions? call or email Grace Blanton at (661) 722-5586 or GraceDBlanton@cs.com

Please state how many adults, students, & telescopes for your family.

Friday, November 2, 2001 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: LifeHouse Theater: Alexander Graham Bell for our homeschool group!

Information is below, and you can go on any day you pick, but I did go ahead and reserve 30 spots for a group field trip just so we could all go together! Please RSVP by October 15 to me and send me your check by Oct 25. Mary Leggewie PO Box 1004, Twin Peaks, CA 92391. 909 337 7391. Tickets are $5 each. If you would like to go on your own, that's fine...see info below! Please plan on arriving by 9:15 so we won't be late! Perhaps we can go to a local park aferwards for play and lunch?

October 24th, 25th, 26th, 30th, 31st and November 1st, and 2nd, 2001: LifeHouse Theater: Alexander Graham Bell

As we seek to create and produce dynamic “entertainment that makes a difference,” LifeHouse proudly presents “LifeTales.” LifeTales productions bring history to life through music, comedy and drama especially designed to entertain, educate, enlighten, and inspire young people. Our first musical in the series focuses on the life of Alexander Graham Bell, and follows the adventures of one of America’s greatest scientists and the extraordinary events that led to his life-changing invention - the telephone. These school matinee performances will take place in Sturges Center for the Fine Arts in San Bernardino on October 24th, 25th, 26th, 30th, 31st and November 1st, and 2nd, 2001 at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. and will last one hour. Tickets are five dollars. They are designed for children Grades 3-8. Please notify your teachers of this unique field trip experience. If you would like more information or to make reservations call (909) 335-3037 x 38, Fax (909) 335-3034 or lifehousetheater@aol.com. Thank you! Roberta Harbison, LifeHouse Publicity, 335-3037 ext 38.

Friday, November 9, 2001, 9:30am - 2pm: An Orienteering Course

Orienteering is a means of survival in the wilderness and it is a popular outdoor sport. To attend this class, you are required to have taken a previous class entitled 'Charting your course' or posses good understanding in using the compass and topography maps. This course is geared for 3rd grade any up. In this sport we will challenge each other in the (hilly) wilderness going from checkpoint to checkpoint efficiently. Participants in the course are $15 per person. Non- participatory adults are free. Siblings not in the advanced orienteering course will have a class called 'Exploring the Forest' for $4 per student. To get to the starting destination point we will have a 1/2 mile walk. Adults are free unless they do the course. Bring lunch, water, dress in layers, hiking boots are great but tennis are fine. Questions?

Deadline: Postmarked by October 24th.

Located in the San Bernardino Mts. meeting at Derlick Fire Station.
From Hwy30 at the base of mountain take Hwy330 north to Mt Resorts (Big Bear and Running Springs) aprox. 18 miles up the mountain. Take Hwy18 toward Big Bear. You will pass a gas station on the left, then just pass Running Springs School Rd. on your right, look for a brown log building on your right (there is no address), park in the lot. If you pass the Ultra-Mar gas station, you've gone too far.

November 9, Friday 10-6 p.m.: Home School day at Magic Mountain


Cost is $19.99 per person, children under 48" are $12.00 if order rec'd. before Oct.. 26 or $26. at the gate
Mail to :
Attn: Group Sales
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Po. Box 5500
Valencia, Ca. 91385
For info call 661 255-4500
Processing fee is $3.95 per order sent.
Park is closed to the public that day. This is an info e-mail only, I am not processing orders.
Thanks,
Sharon

[note from Mary: We did this one year and it was wonderful! The crowd was minimal, and everyone was polite and friendly!]

NOVEMBER 14, 2001 WEDNESDAY: SEA WORLD,SAN DIEGO
500 SEAWORLD DR.
SAN DIEGO,CA.92109
619 226 -3901
NOVEMBER 14, WEDNESDAY
HOMESCHOOL DAY
OUR Group is called the
LAKE ARROWHEAD HOMESCHOOLERS.

8:45AM AT GROUP/EDUCATIONAL ENTRANCE.

1/2 DAY RATE $4.30 PER PERSON (MUST LEAVE BY 1 P.M.)

FULL DAY RATE $17.30 PERPERSON (WILL BE GIVEN WRISTBANDS TO ATTEND SHOWS.)

FOR AN ADDITIONAL RATE OF $10.00 PER ADULT AND $8.00 PER KID, YOU CAN REGISTER UPON ARRIVAL THAT DAY FOR BEHIND THE SCENES ACTIVITIES. THIS WILL BE DONE BY INDIVIDUAL FAMILY AND NOT ARRANGED BY ME.

FROM INTERSTATE 5
EXIT SEAWORLD DR. AND TURN WEST TOWARDS SEAWORLDS PARK ENTRANCE.

FROM INTERSTATE 8
EXIT INTERSTATE 5 NORTH TO SEAWORLD DR. AND TURN WEST TOWARDS THE PARK ENTRANCE.

IT LOOKS LIKE WE SHOULD TAKE THE 215 S, 60 S,15 S, 163 S,TAKE I-8 W. HOTEL CIRCLE EXIT, KEEP LEFT ATTHE FORK IN THE RAMP.
MERGE ONTO I-8 TAKETHE I-5 NORTH EXIT TO L.A.
OFF AT SEAWORLD DR. EXIT TOWARD TECOLOTE RD.
LEFT ONTO SEAWORLD DR.
CHECK YOUR OWN MAP QUEST TO CONFIRM THE DIRECTIONS PLEASE ALLOW PLENTY OF DRIVE TIME AS WE HAVE TO GO IN AS A GROUP AND IF ONE PERSON IS LATE IT CUTS INTO OUR TIME. IF YOU ARE NOT ON TIME YOU MAY MISS OUT ON THE GROUP PRICE.

SEND YOUR CHECKS PAYABLE TO ME by November 1st so I can deposit them and have the money ready for one payment at the gate. Also include a self addressed stamped enveloped so I can get your parking pass to you in time. I have 20 parking passes. Please rsvp immediately by e-mail or by phone so I'll know if we need more free parking passes.
Thanks,
Sharon Carl

Thursday, November 29, 2001: Nutcracker Ballet --Lake Arrowhead Classical Ballet Company

It's Nutcracker Season and once again Sharon McCormick and The Lake Arrowhead Classical Ballet Company are providing homeschoolers with a very inexpensive opportunity to watch the Nutcracker Ballet. For any who have not previously attended the Nutcracker Ballet in Lake Arrowhead ; it is as good if not better than most productions that I have seen down the hill. The costuming is Exquisite and the sets are second to none!! Please buy your tickets early as seating is limited.

Date: Thursday November 29
Time: 11:30 am
Place: Rim Of The World High School Theatre
Cost: $3. per person (adults & children)

Directions for ordering tickets:
1. Send cash or check along with the number of tickets you are ordering to:
Louisa
2. Make checks payable to LACBC.
3. Include a self addressed stamped envelope ( so that I can mail you a receipt along with a seating chart that will show where your seats are)

The cut off date for ordering your tickets is Nov. 1st. Please order as soon as possible as this a first come first served offer, and there are a limited number of seats available.

November 30, 2001: Alpine Conference Center Ropes Course

I am working with Alpine to arrange a ropes course. It will probably be 8 hours on Nov. 30. We get a mountain homeschool discount of $26.00 per person. (1/2 day would be $18. if we do that instead) The usual price is $35. or $24. respectively, so this is a good savings. They offer a hot lunch for $6. per person or you can bring your own. Info will follow on what all is involved as well as insurance wavers and other insurance info. This sounds really cool and teaches team work, critical thinking, initiative, problem solving and personal challenges. Their top priority is SAFETY so no one gets hurt. Parents are welcome to participate as well but kids need to be 5th grade and up to join in. They do morning activities to assess ability and initiative and a low ropes course. Then the afternoon course has ropes challenges anywhere from 30' to 100' off the ground. All are done with harnesses for safety.

Alpine is also arranging a special outdoor science program for homeschoolers. It will be a variety of different day courses to do with astronomy, trails, eco system and one or two others. I will let you know up dates on activities as I book them.

Please let me know if you have interest in the rope courses and if your preference would be all day or half day. Thanks, Sharon at 337-0926.

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