October 2007

HEART OF TEXAS
Home Educators Alliance for Resources and Training of Texas, Inc.


OCTOBER 2007 ISSUE
Home School News and Events

Dear Home School Leaders and Friends,

We are excited to share with you some information about several events that may be of interest to home schoolers in the Greater Dallas/Fort Worth and surrounding North Texas region. Please feel free to pass along this information to the homeschooling families in your network.

If you would like for us to help you spread the news about an event or activity that your group is doing, or if you know of an event or activity that would benefit other home schoolers, please drop us a line at info@HEARTofTex.org so we can include it in the next issue of our bi-weekly e-newsletter.

Thanks so much!

www.HEARTofTex.org

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Home Educators Alliance for Resources and Training of Texas, Inc., (HEART of Texas) is a private, non-profit corporation dedicated to serving the home schooling community. Our mission is to provide leadership, training, and support, as well as to encourage political participation within the home school community through communications, networking activities, and events directed at home school support groups and families in the Greater Dallas/Fort Worth and surrounding North Texas region.


This information is provided as a service to our fellow home schoolers. HEART of Texas does not necessarily endorse, warrant, or represent any of the activities, events, or organizations listed, or their content, views, opinions, or recommendations. Please use your own judgment when considering taking part in or attending any of these events or activities or visiting any of the websites or links provided. HEART of Texas assumes no responsibility for the content of any ads, promises made, or the quality/reliability of the products or services offered.


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~~October Highlights~~



OCTOBER 3
HOME SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE AT VELOCITY SPORTS IN HIGHLAND PARK

Join us for an afternoon of Free Food, Fun, and Fitness!

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Velocity Sports Performance in Highland Park
7830 N. Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75206

Cost: FREE

RSVP: Mark Cox at 214-739-1122

Details: We are very excited to announce that Velocity Sports Performance in Highland Park has partnered with HEART of Texas to offer special discounts to our members. They will begin offering home school physical education courses in October!

They will host a Home School Open House, and ALL homeschoolers are invited! It's FREE, so bring your whole family for an afternoon of food, fun, and fitness!

* Come meet the coaches
* Check out their facilities
* Free food and games
* Meet other home school families in your area


To Learn More About Velocity Sports:
www.velocitysp.com/highlandpark

To Find Out About HEART of Texas Membership:
Email us at info@heartoftex.org
Or visit www.heartoftex.org and view our membership page.



HEART of Texas is working with other retailers and organizations in the north Texas to create special partnership discounts for HEART of Texas members, and will be announcing those very soon!



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OCTOBER
REGISTER FOR PSAT/NMSQT ASAP – CALL YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL
FOR MORE INFORMATION

The PSAT/NMSQT, also known as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, is a standardized test that provides practice for the SAT. Additionally, the PSAT/NMSQT gives 11th graders a chance to enter the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship programs. A student may take the test for practice in the years preceding his 11th grade year, but the student’s test score will count toward the National Merit Scholarship program only in his 11th grade year.


OCTOBER 17 & 20 --- Test Dates (each school only offers one of these dates)

Registration Deadline: ASAP
Check with your local public high school ASAP for registration information. Most of the schools are accepting registrations beginning the week of September 17.

Schools only offer the test on one of the two official dates. Check with your local public school to find out which date they are offering the test.

By State Law, public schools that offer the PSAT/NMSQT test must allow home schoolers that live within their district to take the test. The law also states that public schools are not permitted to charge home schoolers a higher test fee than they charge their own students.

Here is a copy of the law, which went into effect September 1, 2007, for your reference:

www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/html/HB01844F.htm


If you contact a school that offers the test and they do not allow your child to register, please contact the Texas Home School Coalition by email at staff@thsc.org. Please include the following information in your correspondence:

Date you contacted the school
School District
School
Name of the person(s) you spoke with
Details of the conversation: reason(s) they give for not allowing your child to test at their school, etc.

For More Information about the PSAT/NMSQT: www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html


To View a Copy of a Letter from THSC President Tim Lambert to Lewisville ISD:


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OCTOBER 4
HOMESCHOOL DAY AT THE FORT WORTH ZOO

All home-schooled children, and their families, are invited to a fun-filled educational day in the wilds of the Zoo on Thursday, October 4, 2007. Keeper chats and activity stations tailor-made for home-schoolers will be available throughout the park. Enjoy asking keepers your best animal questions around the Zoo's world-class exhibits.

If you register on-site the day of the event, only discounted admission tickets will be available.

Ticket Pick-Up:
Before October 4: You may pick up your receipt and tickets between Monday, September 17, 2007 and Saturday 28, 2007 at Guest Relations during regular Zoo operating hours. Photo identification is required.

October 4: On the day of the event, go to the WILL CALL station located to the right of the Ticket Booth. The WILL CALL station opens at 9:30 a.m. Photo identification is required to pick up your receipt and tickets. The Zoo opens at 10 a.m.
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OCTOBER 8
HOMESCHOOL ROBIN HOOD DAY CAMP + GUIDED TOUR ---- FOSSIL RIM

Time: 2:00 – 3:30ish p.m.

Cost: Cost will be on a sliding scale. Bring your friends along and reduce your cost.
10-11 people signed up, cost for entire day will be 40 per person,
12-15 people - $30 per person
16-19 people - $25 per person
20 or more - $20 per person
children 2 and under free.


What to Bring: Bring sack lunch to eat at noon. dress as favorite Robin Hood character if you like!
After classes and activities are done, will conclude with guided tour of fossil Rim from 2 - 3:30ish.


For more Details: www.fossilrim.com/visiting/home_school.html
To Register: homeschool@fossilrim.org
or call 254-897-2960 ext. 216

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OCTOBER 9-10
WILD HOME SCHOOL DAYS AT SHARKAROSA

Registration Deadline --- October 3

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Cost: $5/person
Pre -registration/payment is required.
All registration must be received by Wednesday, October 3rd.

To Download Registration Form: http://www.sharkarosa.com/

Location: Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch

Contact: Sharkarosa@aol.com


Details: Education and conservation groups from around the metroplex are gathering at Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch for two days only to bring North Texas Home Schoolers an incredible WILD ADVENTURE!

A mix of hands-on activities, demonstrations, presentations and good old fashioned fun are all a part of this year's Wild Home School Days! Every participating organization has been hand selected for their continued commitment to the education of our Texas youth.

In addition to the fabulous regular activities Sharkarosa will be offering (Safari Wagon tours, hay rides, train rides and interaction with our amazing educational animals), we've asked some amazing DFW groups to join us!


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OCTOBER 26-28
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR THSC LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE OCTOBER 26-28

Registration Deadline: October 16

Location: Lakeview Camp and Conference Center

Home School Leaders Are Cordially Invited!

Join leaders from across the state for a time of inspirational and practical workshops about bettering your home school group!

Your group will benefit from the ideas you bring home!

For More Information and to Download Registration Forms: www.thsc.org/retreat/default.asp


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OCTOBER 29
HOME SCHOOL NATURE JOURNALING EVENT AND TOUR --- FOSSIL RIM

Time: 10 – 4ish

Cost: Cost will be on a sliding scale. Bring your friends along and reduce your cost.
10-11 people signed up, cost for entire day will be 40 per person,
12-15 people - $30 per person
16-19 people - $25 per person
20 or more - $20 per person
children 2 and under free

Learn 4 different nature journaling techniques. During our art class, learn some basic art techniques to enhance your nature journaling experiences. Our bus tour will stop at 3 different locations where we will spend some time drawing.


For more Details: www.fossilrim.com/visiting/home_school.html
To Register: homeschool@fossilrim.org
or call 254-897-2960 ext. 216



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~~What's Inside This Issue ~~
(Click on the links below)


FEATURED ARTICLE

13 Myths About the SAT (part 2 of 2) --- Article by Jean Burk, SAT/PSAT Prep Specialist



CALENDAR OF EVENTS

  1. Library Programs at North Texas Libraries --- September

  1. BEST Robotics 2007 Preview: 2021 a Robot Odyssey

  1. THEO Offering Summer SAT Classes, Summer Activities, and Classes for 2007-2008

  1. Classes and Achievement Testing Available at CERC in Rowlett

  1. Homeschoolers East Co-Op Classes --- East Dallas

  1. Legacy Home School Enrichment Program at First Baptist in Euless --- Registration Open

  1. Library Used Book Sales in North Texas --- October
Garland, TX – October 5-6
Fort Worth, TX – October 6-7
Wichita Falls, TX – October 6
Grand Prairie, TX – October 10-14
Copperas Cove, TX – October 13
Denton, TX – October 13
Flower Mound, TX – October 20-21
Arlington, TX – October 25-27
Dallas, TX – October 26-27
Granbury , TX – October 27-28
Cleburne, TX – October

  1. Private One-On-One Tuturing in Mathematics--- www.ed2netlearning.com

  1. Sharkarosa Open-to-the-Public Days --- October

  1. Shows at the Fort Worth Omni Theater --- Closed Until Spring 2008

  1. Shows at the Dallas Imax Theatre -- Museum of Science and Nature – September

  1. Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge Programs --- October

  1. Performances at Casa Manana Children’s Playhouse --- October
Treasure Island --- September 28 – October 4
Charlotte’s Web --- October 26 - November 11

  1. Performances at CATS --- Arlington --- October
Honk, Jr. --- September 28 – October 7

  1. Theater Performances at Artisan Center Theater ---Hurst --- October
No Time for Sergeants --- Through October 13
Little Miss Muffet and the Ditzy Knitting Spider --- Through Oct 12

  1. CATS Home School Theatre Classes --- Arlington --- Registration Open for 2007-2008 School Year

  1. Dallas Children’s Theater --- Dallas --- Coming Soon
A Little House Christmas --- Nov 30-Dec 16
The Nutcracker --- Nov 24-Dec 23
Goodnight Moon – Jan 25 – Mar 2
Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters --- Feb 8 – Feb 24
The House at Pooh Corner --- Feb 29-Mar 30
The Giver --- Mar 28 – Apr 20
Eat (It’s Not About Food) --- Apr 11-May 11
If You Give a Pig a Party --- May 9-May 25

  1. Plano Children’s Theater --- Plano --- Coming Soon
Sound of Music (Musical) --- Nov 2-17
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs --- Nov 30–Dec 15
Laura Ingall’s Christmas --- Dec 7-15
West Side Story (Musical) --- Jan 11-26
Honk, Jr. --- Jan 11-26

  1. Texas Ballet Theater Performances --- October
The Sleeping Beauty – October 20 – 22
The Nutcracker --- November 30-December 16

  1. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History --- Closed until Spring 2008

  1. Dallas Museum of Art Exhibit --- October

  1. Amon Carter Museum Exhibits – October

  1. Kimball Art Museum Exhibit --- Picturing the Bible --- Coming November 18

  1. Texas Discovery Gardens --- October

  1. Maritime Merry Time Tuesdays (Open Homeschool Swim) --- The Colony Aquatic Park --- Tuesdays Through December 18

  1. Day Camps at Camp Tonkawa --- October

  1. Heritage Farmstead Museum --- Plano --- October

  1. Steinway Construction Tour --- Fort Worth, Dallas, Plano --- Through Mid-November

  1. Book It! Reading Program --- Now Enrolling for 2007-2008

  1. Braum’s Book Buddy Reading Program – Now Enrolling for 2007-2008

  1. Smoothing the Way Meetings in North Texas --- October
Arlington – October 23
Athens/Tyler Area – October 16
Denton – October 4
North Richland Hills – October 1
Plano – October 30

  1. Star Parties at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History --- October

  1. Programs at Log Cabin Village --- Fort Worth --- October

  1. Dallas Thunder Homeschool Basketball Organization --- Registration Open

  1. Junior High Girls Basketball Players Needed --- THESA Riders --- ASAP

  1. PSAT/SAT Prep Classes--- www.maryhamilton.us

  1. Volunteers Needed for Little Hands on the Farm --- State Fair of Texas ---- Sept 28 – Oct 21

  1. Keller 4H Club Meetings--- Keller --- October 2 & 13

  1. Home School Open House at Velocity Sports/Highland Park --- Highland Park --- October 3

  1. Homeschool Day at the Fort Worth Zoo --- Fort Worth --- October 4

  1. Lone Star History Day: A Special Day for Homeschoolers --- Dallas Heritage Village – October 5

  1. THESA High School and Junior High Baseball Tryouts --- October 6

  1. Irving 1st Annual Home School Showcase --- Lee Park Recreation Center – October 6

  1. Farmstead Family Festival --- Heritage Farmstead in Plano --- October 6

  1. Texas Freshwater Fisheries Big Fish Bluegill Tournament --- Athens, TX --- October 6

  1. Homeschool Robin Hood Day Camp -- Fossil Rim -- October 8

  1. Wild Home School Days at Sharkarosa --- October 9 & 10

  1. 8-Week SAT Prep Course at Creative Arts in Action ---- Watauga --- Begins October 12

  1. North TX National Engineers Week Future City Competition --- Registration Deadline October 15

  1. Official PSAT/NMSQT Testing Dates – October 17 and 20

  1. HSAA Varsity and Junior Varsity Baseball Tryouts --- Richardson --- October 20, 23, 25, 27

  1. THSC Leadership Training Conference ---- Waxahachie --- October 26-28

  1. Home School Nature Journaling Event and Tour at Fossil Rim --- October 29

  1. Judges Needed for NCFCA Practice Speech and Debate Tournament --- Watauga --- November 17

  1. Teen Pact Leadership School Coming to Texas April 21 – 25 --- Registration Open

  1. Registration Under Way at Tarrant County College for Home School Classes --- FREE MATH ASSESSMENT

  1. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Home School Students in 21 Counties --- American Cancer Society



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FEATURED ARTICLE

13 Myths About the SAT (part 2 of 2)
By Jean Burk

This is the second part of a two-part series. You can find Part 1 of the article in the Mid-September 2007 issue of our newsletter, or by Clicking Here If you would like to subscribe to our newsletter write us at info@heartoftex.org


Myth #6 – You must get every answer right for a perfect score.
False: People who have received perfect scores on the SAT probably skipped several questions, and may have even gotten a few wrong. However, their raw score was significant enough (that means they got enough questions right) to garner them a perfect SAT score.

Myth #7 – SAT questions are in order of difficulty.
False: As a general rule, the questions start off easy and get harder, but truthfully, a lot of them are mixed together, especially in the critical reading and writing section. You may find the very first question the hardest question on the test. Difficulty on this exam is not determined by higher level skills of math and verbal. Hard SAT questions are the ones that students consistently got wrong on a previous experimental section of the test.

Myth #8 – A student only needs a good SAT score in order to get into college.
False: Colleges are looking for well-rounded students. Admissions offices like applicants with plenty of community service, academic awards, volunteer work, and leadership skills. Students who have a proven track record of involvement and dedication are the most sought-after individuals. Regardless of their SAT score, they are looking for students who will be an asset at their school.

Myth #9 – All SAT prep books are the same.
False: There are good ones and there are some not so good ones. Some prep books have made-up problems that can be irrelevant to the actual SAT and PSAT/NMSQT tests. Try to find a book that only uses test materials from The College Board. A lot of books emphasize different things, so try to use several different books to prepare.

Myth #10 – The SAT essay was added because The College Board wanted to make the test harder.
False: The essay was added because colleges were finding that incoming freshmen were not able to write on the college level. In response to this, the essay was added so that colleges could measure a student’s ability to express ideas, develop a thesis, and use language effectively.

Myth #11 – The essay is graded by a computer.
False: All essays are graded by a real person who has several years of writing experience and is familiar with the rules of Standard Written English. For grading purposes, the essays will be scanned into a computer and sent to the respective judges electronically. Each essay will be graded by two judges and scored on a scale of 1-6. If the score differs more than a one point between the two judges, a third person will then grade it.

Myth #12 – You have to spend a lot of money to do well on the SAT.
False: Some prep courses cost from $2000 to $5000. Many of these courses contain a lot of busy work and boast only a 200 point an average raise in test scores. Learning a lot of content is not necessarily the key to doing well on the SAT. Each test generally has the same recurring patterns and hidden strategies that can be decoded. Take the initiative. Most of the information found at a prep course can be found in a book. If a student can find the motivation to study for the SAT without the nagging of a classroom, one can save a lot of money. However, if you are unmotivated, finding a class may be the best thing for you, but you need to shop around. There are classes that cut to the chase and actually teach how to understand and take the test but cost considerably less.

Myth #13 – You should only take the SAT if you are planning to go to college.
False: Plans can change. Even if a student delays college a couple of years, their SAT scores are generally held for two years by the College Board and most colleges will still accept them.

Don’t be afraid, the SAT is accomplishable. Preparation is the key to doing well, so if you do your homework, you should do great. Start early. Learn all about the test, and then PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. Make this test a priority. This test could be the answer to a good scholarship and to admission into a great university, so don’t goof off. A good SAT score is something to be proud of, and that’s no myth.



Jean Burk is a published author, speaker and teacher. She has been featured on television as an expert on the SAT and PSAT tests, College Prep and How to Get Free College. Jean is also a “completed” home school mom. Both of her children received incredible scholarships because of their PSAT and SAT scores. She has been teaching her “Master the SAT” Prep Class in the D/FW area and many surrounding cities. She also travels and speaks about her book College Prep Genius. You may contact her at Jean@collegeprepgenius.com or visit her site at www.collegeprepgenius.com.


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CALENDAR OF EVENTS



1. LIBRARY PROGRAMS AT NORTH TEXAS LIBRARIES --- OCTOBER

To find out what programs your local libraries have going on, visit the website below. It includes links to public libraries all over Texas, so you and your kids can get in on the adventure of reading.

http://www.publiclibraries.com/texas.htm




BEDFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Location: 1805 L. Don Dodson Drive
Bedford, TX 76021
817-952-2342
Contact: Jeannie Green

TUESDAYS --- Sprouts Story Time
(for the more active child)
Time: 10 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.
Bonnie Finn Room

TUESDAYS --- Story Book Club
(for the child who is ready to be a sitter and llstener)
Time: 11 am. – 11:25 a.m.
Bonnie Finn Room

October Themes:
2 – The Man on the Moon
9 – Soup, Soup, Soup!
16 – Old MacDonald’s Garden
23 – Creepy Tales
30 – Spider Webs

OCTOBER 13 --- Gardening with Texas Wildflowers
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Ralph Chaney, Premier Gardener, will share his adventures gardening with Texas wildflowers.
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HURST PUBLIC LIBRARY
Location: 901 Precinct Line Road
Hurst, TX 76053
817-788-7300
Contact: rreynaro@ci.hurst.us

TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS --- Story Time
Time: 10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
Ages: 3-6 years old

MONDAYS & THURSDAYS --- Toddler Time
Time: 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Ages: 1-3 years old

MONDAYS ---- Chess Club
Time: 4 – 5 p.m.
Ages: Elementary ages and up
(all events are free and open to the public)

SEPTEMBER 19 --- Talk Like a Pirate Day

OCTOBER 4 --- Anime Club
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Ages: 7th – 12th graders
If you enjoy anime—watching it and talking about it—this is the place for you! Add snacks, door prizes, and other teens that love anime, too, just for fun!

OCTOBER 11 --- Teen Pulse Network
Time: 6:30 – 8:00
Ages: Teens
Wanted: Teens! If you love the Library and have a sense of fun and lots of opinions, we need you! Become an active part of the Hurst Public Library.

OCTOBER 31 --- Boo Books
Time: 4-5 p.m.
Ages: all
Treat yourself to a special story time where slightly scary and funny stories are the order of the afternoon. Add to that some mildly spooky activities to get you in a trick-or-treat mood! Costumes are optional but encouraged.

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McKINNEY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY


Location: 101 E. Hunt Street
McKinney, TX 75069
972-547-READ
Contact: Wendy Turner – wturner@mckinneytexas.org


Home School Programs

OCTOBER 11 –Getting to Know Your Library
Grades: K-3
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Dulaney Room
Participate in a special program to learn more about the library and the Children's Department
Registration Required


OCTOBER 15 –Research Gathering Skills
Grades: 5th – 8th
Time: 3:15 p.m.
Conference Room (upstairs)
Learn basic research skills and become familiar with the library’s many
resources.
Registration Required

OCTOBER 30 –Research Gathering Skills
Grades: 5th – 8th
Time: 3:15 p.m.
Conference Room (upstairs)
Learn basic research skills and become familiar with the library’s many
resources.
Registration Required

For More Information or To Register: Contact Wendy Turner at 972-547-7319 or wturner@mckinneytexas.org

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TYLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
(all events are free and open to the public)
Location: 201 S. College Ave
One block southwest of the square in downtown Tyler
Contact: Evelyn James – 903-593-7323 – programs@tylertexas.com

In the Exhibit Cases:
OCTOBER: Native American Artifacts from the personal collection of Joe Martinez


ReadAloud Crowd
WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Time: 10:30 in the Storyroom
Storyteller Evelyn James and friends share songs, stories, and simple crafts with preschoolers and their families

AfterSchool Rules!
THURSDAYS
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 in Taylor Auditorium
A reading incentive program for children in grades K-5
Reading games and activities PLUS! One on one reading time with middle and high school “reading buddies”

Printed Page Players
OCTOBER 4 --- Don’t Drink the Water (1966) by Woody Allen
A Cold War farce that keeps its sting!
An American family is forced to seek asylum in the American embassy of a small Iron Curtain country after being mistakenly pursued as spies. As the play progresses, Walter Hollander, his wife Marion, and daughter Susan try to prove their innocence. The ineffectual assistance of Axel McGee who is filling in in the absence of his ambassador father, the fear of being shot by Russion official Krojack, and the impossibility of living with the efficiency expert Kilroy all combine to make life miserable and the play hilarious.

OCTOBER 1-4 --- Teddy Bear Picnic Time: 10:30 in Taylor Auditorium Bring your Teddy Bear and join storyteller Evelyn James and friends for songs, stories, and Teddy Bear FUN! Ages: For preschoolers and their families, as well as childcare groups. Registration required for groups.
OCTOBER 29 – NOVEMBER 2 --- Come in Costume and receive a free Book!!
Visit the Library in your costume this week and receive a free “previously loved” book from our Book Sale Kids’ collection.


American Girl Reading Club
OCTOBER 20 – Changes for Samantha – A girl of Victorian America
Times: 10 – Noon in Taylor Auditorium


Texas Writers Network
OCTOBER 6
Time: 10:30 A.M. – 4 P.M. in Taylor Auditorium
Scene & Story with award winning author Jory Sherman
Discover Jory’s simple yet comprehensive method to creating and developing the story you want to write.
Sherman began his literary career as a poet in San Francisco's famed North Beach during the heyday of the “Beat Generation.” He was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for the novel Grass Kingdom and was a Spur Award winner from Western Writers of America for his novel The Medicine Horn. Since 1965, Sherman has authored 4 books of poetry, over 1000 articles, 500 short stories, and more than 300 books with publishers like Doubleday, Zebra, Avon, Berkley, Tor, Forge, Pinnacle, The First Ozark Press, White Oak Press, Harlequin and Bantam.
Workbook provided. Feel free to bring your laptop and your lunch. Coffee and tea will be provided.

Writers’ Workshop
OCTOBER 14 (usually 2nd Sunday of each month)
Time: 2 – 4:40 p.m. in Taylor Auditorium
Informal gathering of writers and aspiring writers for mutual support, critique, and networking.

Symphony Series
NOVEMBER 12-15
Time: 10:30 a.m. in Taylor Auditorium
Details: Sponsored by the Women’s Symphony League and the Friends of the Library
featuring “The Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg
Make your own music, meet student musicians and learn more about the orchestra!
Ages: Preschoolers and their families, as well as childcare groups.
Registration: Required for groups

Symphony Stories is designed to introduce preschoolers to the music that will be played by the East Texas Symphony Orchestra at their Family Concert on Saturday, November 17, 2:00 pm in Caldwell Auditorium. Each CHILD attending a Symphony Stories program will receive a free ticket to the ETSO Family Concert.

NOVEMBER 17
Time: 2 p.m. in Caldwell Auditorium
Details: Each CHILD attending a Symphony Stories program will receive a free ticket to the ETSO Family Concert

NOVEMBER 17 --- Children’s Book Week Celebration
Time: 2 p.m. in Taylor Auditorium
Details: With lively storyteller and puppeteer Dru Woods
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2. BEST ROBOTICS 2007 PREVIEW: 2021: A ROBOT ODYSSEY


BEST is a non-profit, volunteer organization whose mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science, and technology through participation in a sports-like, science- and engineering-based robotics competition.

Get the first look at the theme for this year's competition!
Visit: http://www.bestinc.org/MVC/