June 2007
HEART OF
TEXAS
Home Educators Alliance for Resources and Training of Texas, Inc.
JUNE 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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~~What's Inside This Issue ~~
1. North Texas Library Su}mer Programs --- Summer 2007
2. Ringling Brothers Reading Club --- Through 8/15/07 ---- Participating Texas Libraries
3. Sunkist "Take a Stand" Free Lemonade Stand Program --- Through Sept 4
4. THEO Offering Summer SAT Classes and Summer Activities
5. AMC Theatres Summer Movie Camp --- Free Movies --- Summer 2007
6. Achievement Testing Available at CERC in Rowlett
7. BEST Robotics 2007 Preview: 2021 a Robot Odyssey
8. Lewisville Area Homeschool Speech --- Intro to Competitive Speech Classes --- Registration Open
9. Legacy Home School Enrichment Program at First Baptist in Euless --- Registration Open
10. Library Used Book Sales in North Texas --- June
Denton, TX - June 9
Decatur, TX - June
Irving, TX - June
11. Amon Carter Museum Exhibits --- June
12. Shows at the Fort Worth Omni Theater --- June
13. Shows at the Dallas Imax Theatre -- Museum of Science and Nature – June
14. Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge Programs --- June
15. Programs at Log Cabin Village (Fort Worth) - June
16. Free Family Movies --- Cinema in the Circle in Addison Circle Park --- June
17. Sounds of Lewisville Free Concert Series --- Every Tuesday in June and July
18. Theater Performances at Artisan Center Theater --- Hurst
Annie Get Your Gun --- June 1 -30
Artie's Playhouse Presents: Old Woman Who Lived in a Cowboy Boot --- June 4 - 22
Character Focus: Respecting and Honoring Parents
19. CATS Theater Performances --- Arlington
A Year with Frog and Toad --- June 5-7
Stinky Cheese Man --- June 26-28
Adventure of Nate the Great --- July 31 - Aug 2
20. McKinney Youth Theater Performances --- McKinney
How to Eat Like a Child and Other Lessons in Not Being a Grown Up --- June 7-9
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown --- June 14-16
21. STAR WARS: Where Science Meets Imagination Exhibit at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History --- June 9
22. New Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack in Flower Mound --- Informational Meeting --- June 11
23. 2007 National Speech and Debate Tournament in Belton --- Volunteers Needed --- June 11-15
24. Texas Wild! Teacher Institute 2007 --- Fort Worth Zoo --- June 12-14 or June 19-21
25. Home School Vermiculture Event at Fossil Rim --- June 14 (tentative)
26. THSC PRESENTS: Taking a Stand in Texas: The Battle for Home School Freedom --- Premiere Showing in Dallas --- June 15
27. "Fridays at the Farmstead" --- Heritage Farmstead Museum in Plano --- June 15
28. Texas Discovery Garden: Family Fun Day--- June 16
29. History Celebration at Barnes & Noble --- South Arlington --- June 16
30. Home School Dirt Workshop & Guided Tour at Fossil Rim --- June 18
31. Home School Speech and Debate Club Forming in Plano/Richardson --- Information Meeting --- June 10
32. Star Parties at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History --- June 23
33. Children's Concert Series at Dallas Arboretum -- June 24
34. Blue Bell Ice Cream's 100th Anniversary at Dallas Heritage Village --- June 30 - July 1
35. Texas Discovery Gardens --- Dallas Blooms --- July 1
36. The Rebelution Conference --- July 21 (Preregistration ends July 14)
37. Ancient Treasures of the Holy Land Exhibit at Embarcadero Building in Dallas Fair Park --- Through July 28, 2007
38. 11th International Conference on Rethinking Education in Irving --- Keynote John Taylor Gatto --- August 30 - Sept 3
39. North Texas Leaders and Students Recognized at THSC's Annual Home School Awards Banquet
40. Registration Under Way at Tarrant County College for Home School Classes --- FREE MATH ASSESSMENT
41. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Home School Students in 21 Counties --- American Cancer Society
42. PSAT/SAT Prep Classes--- www.maryhamilton.us
43. MASTER THE SAT/PSAT AND GET FREE COLLEGE--- www.collegeprepgenius.com
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1. SUMMER PROGRAMS AT NORTH TEXAS LIBRARIES --- SUMMER 2007
Summer Reading Clubs, Story Times, Events, Activities, and more!
Libraries in North Texas are gearing up for an action-packed, fun-filled summer that will inspire a love of reading!
To find out what your local libraries are doing, 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 this Summer!!
http://www.publiclibraries.com/texas.htm
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2. RINGLING BROTHERS READING CLUB --- PARTICIPATING TEXAS LIBRARIES --- THROUGH AUGUST 15
Reading is a great way to spend your summer! And, it can even take you to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® present Circus of Dreams, which will play at American Airlines Center, August 1-12, and Fort Worth Convention Center, August 15-19.
Available for kids 2-12 years of age, it is easy to join. All you have to do is visit your local participating library and read a few books. Then, you will earn a free ticket to the circus this summer!
Your librarian will give you everything to join Reading with Ringling Bros.!® including cool bookmarks, clown noses, puzzles and coloring sheets.
If your library is not listed, tell them about the circus reading program. It’s not too late to join!
Who Can Participate: Kids ages 2-12
For Details: Participants receive cool bookmarks, clown noses, and coloring sheets.
List of Participating Libraries: http://www.readingwithringling.com/dfw.html
Clown Appearances at D/FW Libraries: http://www.readingwithringling.com/dfw_clown.html
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3. SUNKIST "TAKE A STAND" FREE LEMONADE STAND PROGRAM --- THROUGH SEPT 4
Sunkist's "Take a Stand" program is giving away 10,000 free lemonade stands (while supplies last) to kids ages 7 to 12 who are interested in raising money for charities of their choice.
Who Can Participate: Ages 7-12
How to Participate: To receive a complimentary stand, young philanthropists and their parents must submit their "Take a Stand" pledges online. Details and order forms are available at the Sunkist website. Stands are available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
For Details:
http://www.sunkist.com/takeastand
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4. THEO IN PLANO OFFERING SUMMER SAT PREP AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES
SAT Prep Clases: Tuesday mornings beginning June 19
For high school students will be offered weekly from 9-12 on Tuesday mornings beginning June 19 and continuing every Tuesday through August 14. The final details will be posted on the web shortly, so watch for updates. The kids will move through four stations which expand their knowledge incrementally without making them feel like they have labored and lost their summer. I am thrilled with the concept we have built into this affordable weekly SAT prep class; I believe you will also be pleased with the results if your students participate.
Summer Activities for ages 13-15: Weekly Throughout the Summer
We have decided that students 13 to 15 years old endure some of their hardest summers. They are too young to work and yet too old to enjoy the activities that once captivated their elementary aged summer vacations. Because of this dilemma, we will offer field trips and activities for students weekly during June, July and August. Some will be service projects, but not all. We want them to have a chance to fellowship—playing games, doing art projects, watching movies, going on field trips and more.
Location: The Summit Church
4101 E. Park Blvd.
Plano, TX 75074
For More Information: www.THEOsonline.org
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5. AMC THEATRES SUMMER MOVIE CAMP --- FREE MOVIES --- SUMMER 2007
Explore the wild side of AMC. Free Movies. Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. All summer long.
Families, schools, and organizations alike are invited to see great kids’ movies -- for FREE -- during AMC Summer MovieCamp®.
Available at select AMC Theatres, this fun-filled program brings you:
* FREE movies from June 27 – August 15 (excluding July 4)
* Shows starting at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday
* Great field trip opportunities – groups can reserve FREE tickets one week in advance at the box office at participating theatres.
To Find an AMC Theater Near You: http://www.amctheatres.com/smc/
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6. ACHIEVEMENT TESTING AVAILABLE AT CERC IN ROWLETT
For Registration and Other Information: http://www.cerconline.org/testingindex.html
Location: Christian Educators Resource Center
3810 Industrial, Suite 300
Rowlett, TX 75088
Contact: 972-475-4138
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7. BEST ROBOTICS 2007 PREVIEW: 2021: A ROBOT ODYSSEY
Get the first look at the theme for this year's competition!
Visit: http://www.bestinc.org/MVC/
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.
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8. LEWISVILLE AREA HOME SCHOOL SPEECH --- INTRO TO COMPETITIVE SPEECH CLASSES
Registration Open Today!
Class Dates: August 2007 Through May 2008
Tuesday afternoons
Grade Levels: 6th-8th Grades
Where: Valley Creek Church in Flower Mound
Cost: $40/month
Contact for More Information: Lisa Tetsch
tetsch@juno.com
Class Description: Each semester students will participate in three different Individual Events (IE's). We will concentrate on all aspects of expression-voice inflection, articulation, pace, timing, facial expression, eye contact and physical delivery (blocking, gestures, poise, energy and passion). At the end of each semester the students will participate in a speech competition rated by judges. Students are greatly encouraged and confidence is strengthened. This is a fun class! Even reluctant first-timers will enjoy it.
Year 1, Semester 1 (Fall 2007)
1. Literary Interpretation (children's story)
2. Oratorical Interpretation (famous speech)
3. Expository (self-written)
Students will also recite a poem and play impromptu games. These games
teach creative, quick thinking and build confidence.
Year 1, Semester 2 (Spring 2008)
1. Oratory (monologue from book/movie)
2. Nomination/Acceptance speech (working in pairs, self-written)
3. Persuasion (self-written)
We will cover humor and play more impromptu games. These games begin
to prepare students for Limited Preparation speeches.
In addition to speaking, we will be discussing and memorizing scripture regarding our speech. There is a difference between public speaking, as we defend what we believe, and the speech we use in personal relationships (boldness vs. humility).
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9. LEGACY HOME SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM AT FIRST BAPTIST EULESS
Currently Enrolling for 2007-2008 School Year --- Science, History, and Fine Arts Classes
Grade: K-8
Contact: Laura Lewis at 817-267-3313 ext 267
email legacy@discoveryfirst.org
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10. LIBRARY USED BOOK SALES IN NORTH TEXAS --- JUNE
Looking for inexpensive literature books and other resources to add to your home school library? Library used book sales are excellent opportunities to purchase books at bargain prices. Here are a few sales that we know about in the North Texas area:
DENTON - June 9
Time: 10 - 4
Location: North Branch Library
3020 N. Locust Street
Contact: ljj14@aol.com
Admission: $1 (children 12 and under and Friends are free)
Books: 8,000-9,000; 50% donated; 70% hardcover; some sorted; .50 - $1
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IRVING - June
Time: Fri 10-7; Sat 10-5; Sun 1-5
Location: Irving Public Library
3000 Rock Island Road
972-721-2628
Contact: sgage@irvinglibrary.org
Books: "Thousands"; 30% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; .50-$5; most $1/hardback
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DECATUR - June
Time: Wed-Fri 10 - 6, Sat 10-2
Location: Decatur Public Library
1700 Highway 51 South
940-627-5512
Contact: director@decaturpubliclibrary.com
Books: 750 - 1,000; 100$ donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .25 - $1
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11. AMON CARTER MUSEUM EXHIBITS --- JUNE
Masterworks of American Portraiture --- Through June 10
More than fifty works from the museum's permanent collection examine the strong tradition of American portraiture.
Admission: FREE
Sweet Medicine --- Through July 15
Compelling images of historic sites of American Indian conflict with the US government and its citizens form the core of this exhibition featuring the work of photographer Drex Brooks.
For More Information: 817.989.5030
www.cartermuseum.org/calendar/ calendar.php
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12. SHOWS AT THE FORT WORTH OMNI THEATER - JUNE
Hurricane on the Bayou - through June 7
Hurricane on the Bayou Offers an Emotional, Music-Driven Giant Screen Ode to the Vital Swamps and Undying Spirit of New Orleans
For More Info: http://www.fwmuseum.org/omni/hurricane.html
For Info About the Movie: http://www.hurricaneonthebayou.com/
Special Effects - through September 3
Explores the magical world of movie illusions.
For More Info: http://fortworthmuseum.org/omni/SpecialEffects.html
For Info About the Movie: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/specialfx
Dolphins - through September 3
For More Info: http://www.fwmuseum.org/omni/dolphins.html
For Info About the Movie: http://dolphinsfilm.com/ or www.macfreefilms.com
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13. SHOWS AT THE DALLAS IMAX THEATER - MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & NATURE --- JUNE
Dinosaurs Alive! - Through August 31
For more Info and to Purchase Tickets: www.natureandscience.org/imax/default.asp
Dinosaurs Alive is a global adventure of science and discovery featuring the earliest dinosaurs of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous “reincarnated” life-sized for the giant IMAX® screen. Audiences will journey with some of the world’s preeminent paleontologists as they uncover evidence that the descendents of dinosaurs still walk (or fly) among us. From the exotic, trackless expanses and sand dunes of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert to the dramatic sandstone buttes of New Mexico, the film will follow paleontologists as they explore some of the greatest dinosaur finds in history. Through the magic of scientifically accurate computer-generated animation, these newly discovered creatures, and some familiar favorites, will come alive…in a big way!
Sharks - Through August 31
For more Info and to Purchase Tickets: www.natureandscience.org/imax/default.asp
Presented by Jean-Michel Cousteau (son of famed underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau), Sharks brings you face to fin with a multitude of shark species, including the Great White, Hammerhead and Whale Shark. Witness them as they really are: not wicked man-eating creatures, but wild, beautiful and endangered animals that have been in existence since a million years before dinosaurs roamed the earth. So join us on this unique round-the-globe expedition and you'll enjoy astonishing up-close encounters for an unforgettable giant screen experience.
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14. FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER AND REFUGE PROGRAMS --- JUNE
JUNE 10 --- Nature en Espanol
Join a bilingual naturalist in search of butterflies on the nature center's trails.
Ages: 6 and up
JUNE 17 --- Canoe Fest
Time: 12- 4
Families can enjoy canoeing on the waters around Greer Island. Canoes, paddles, and life jackets provided. Children must be at least five years old and accompanied by an adult. No pre-registration needed.
Ages: 5 and up
Admission: Non-members - $5
Members $3
JUNE 24 --- Arthropods among Us
Enjoy a nature hike on the lookout for some creepy crawlies.
Ages: 6 and up
Admission: Non-members - $5
Members - free
For More Information: 817-237-1111
http://www.fwnaturecenter.org
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15. PROGRAMS AT LOG CABIN VILLAGE (FORT WORTH) - JUNE
JUNE 10
Stories and Songs with Wichita Bob
Time: 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Details: enjoy folk tunes and cowboy music in the schoolhouse with Wichita Bob! Banjo, guitar, and mountain dulcimer music will be featured.
Cost: Regular Village admission
Reservations Required: None required.
JUNE 15
Timber Tales Preschool Storytime: Mediopollito (Half Chicken) by Alma Flor Ada
Time: 10:00—11:00 a.m.
Ages: 3-5 year olds
Details: Take an exciting step back into the world of 1800s Texas! Little "Villagers" can don bonnets, aprons, and vests as they gather 'round to hear stories of days gone by.
Cost: $3 (includes a preschool story, fun activities, and a craft)
Reservations Required: Call 817-392-5881
JUNE 16 --- It's All Fun and Games
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Details: Come and play some games the way Texans did in the 1800s. We'll have rolling hoops, Jacob's Ladders, buzz saws, graces, mancala, jacks, and more. You can even make your own stick and ring toy to take home.
Cost: Regular Village Admission plus a $2 craft fee
Reservations Required: None Required
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16. FREE FAMILY MOVIES --- CINEMA IN THE CIRCLE IN ADDISON CIRCLE PARK
Pack up your family, friends and a blanket and enjoy some of the most memorable musicals to hit the big screen. Join us in the bowl at Addison Circle Park (4970 Addison Circle Drive). This is a FREE event.
JUNE 9 --- Guys and Dolls
JUNE 16 --- West Side Story
JUNE 23 --- Singin' in the Rain
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Location: Addison Circle Park - Bowl
4950 Addison Circle Drive
Admission: FREE
For More Information:
http://www.addisontexas.net
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17. FREE --- SOUNDS OF LEWISVILLE CONCERT SERIES
Every Tuesday from June 5 - July 24 (no concert July 3)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Enjoy free concerts under the stars with a different band each week, featuring a variety of music.
Location: Vista Ridge Amphitheater, 3049 Lake Vista Drive, in Lewisville.
For More Information: http://www.cityoflewisville.com
972-219-3836
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18. THEATER PERFORMANCES at ARTISAN THEATER --- JUNE
Artisan Center Theater holds quality, "in the round" performances that are family-friendly, entertaining, and affordable! Artie's Playhouse, their Interactive Children's Theater, offers original, fun-for-all-ages productions featuring familiar characters and themes, but with fresh twists that keep it entertaining and exciting for parents as well as children. Each story has its own character focus, which is reinforced throughout the play.
The plays are about 30-45 minutes long, and include lots of audience participation to hold the interest of even the youngest child in the family. The theater's full-length stage productions include musicals, comedies, and family dramas which are entertaining, as well as family-friendly. Past performances have included such classics as Godspell, Cheaper By the Dozen, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and The Sound of Music.
JUNE 1 - 30--- Annie Get Your Gun
Times: 7:30 p.m. (Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays)
3:00 Saturday Matinee
Ticket Prices: Reserved seats: $13.00 for adults, $11.00 for students and senior citizens, $8.00 for children 12 and under.
Mondays and Thursdays are $9.00 adults; $6 12 and under
Reservations recommended.
JUNE 4 - 22 --- Old Woman Who Lived in a Cowboy Boot (Artie's Playhouse Children's Production)
Character Focus: Respecting and Honoring Your Parents
Times: Mondays: 4:30 p.m.
To Reserve Tickets: 817-284-1200
For More Information: www.artisanct.com
Address: 420 E. Pipeline Road in Hurst, Texas (in the Bellaire Shopping Center)
Artisan Theater can come to you!!!
For more information about how to schedule a performance at your location, contact the theater at 817-284-1200. They can perform for events, birthday parties, church functions, and more!!! Bring their family-friendly, entertaining shows to your front door!! Very reasonable prices!!
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19. CATS Theater Performances --- JUNE
JUNE 5 - 7 --- A Year With Frog and Toad
This delightful musical by Robert and Willie Reale follows a cheerful frog and grumpy toad on their adventures through the four seasons. Based on the books by Arnold Lobel.
JUNE 26- 28 --- Stinky Cheese Man
Adapted by Kent Stephens. Cinderumplestiltskin, The Little Red Hen, and others recreate and turn upside down fairytale favorites in this whirlwind of a musical.
JULY 31 - AUGUST 2 --- Adventures of Nate the Great
By Pamela Sterling, based on the books by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat. Come join Nate and his loyal dog Sludge, as they solve the important mysteries unfolding in their neighborhood.
For More Information: www.creativearts.org/shows.html
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20. MCKINNEY YOUTH THEATER PERFORMANCES --- JUNE
JUNE 7-9 --- How to Eat Like a Child and Other Lessons in Not Being a Grown Up (a musical)
JUNE 14-16 --- You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Location: McKinney Performing Arts Center (old downtown courthouse)
111 N. Tennessee
Times: Friday and Saturday at 7:15
Saturday and Sunday at 2:15
Tickets: $7 in advance; $9 at door
To Order Tickets: 972-422-2575
For More Information About the Theater: www.mckinneyyouththeatre.com/
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21. STAR WARS: WHERE SCIENCE MEETS IMAGINATION at the FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY
Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination
June 9 - September 3, 2007
The first exhibit of its kind, Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination, combines costumes and props from all six Star Wars films with real-world technologies, video interviews with film-makers, scientists, engineers, and exciting hands-on components, including two large Engineering Design Labs, where guests can build and test speeders and robots.
Don’t miss your opportunity to explore the galaxies of Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination.
Admission: Admission will be by timed ticket only, thus advance tickets are recommended.
Tickets are $15 for adults; $10 for children (3-12) and seniors (60+).
Museum Members pay just $4 per person!
To Order Tickets: By Phone 817-255-9540
(Mon-Sat, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Sun, 11 am - 4:30 pm)
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22. NEW BOY SCOUT TROOP AND CUB SCOUT PACK IN FLOWER MOUND --- INFORMATIONAL/MEMBERSHIP MEETING
JUNE 11 --- Informational/Membership Meeting
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Who Should Attend: Home school families with Scout-age boys (6 to 17)
Location: Christ Presbyterian Church
3410 Peters Colony Road
Flower Mound, TX (across from Flower Mound High School)
Contact: Mike Keltz 940-455-2624
For More Information: www.bsa1171.org/
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23. 2007 NATIONAL SPEECH AND DEBATE CHAMPIONSHIP --- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Something EXCITING is happening in Belton andwe need YOUR help!
The National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (homeschool Speech/Debate league) is hosting:
JUNE 11-15 --- 2007 National Speech and Debate Championship
Location: University of Mary Hardin Baylor
900 College Street
Belton, TX 76513
Details: 500+ Top competitors from all over the NATION will gather in Belton for a week of amazing competition . . . debating NATO and democracy, performing hilarious and dramatic interpretations, compelling persuasive speeches, and much more!
PLEASE HELP by Volunteering to judge 2-3 rounds at www.JudgeNCFCA.com
Enjoy a delicious array of foods and desserts while you judge!!
For More Information:
http://www.ncfca.org/tournaments/2007_Nationals
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24. TEXAS WILD! TEACHER INSTITUTE 2007 --- FORT WORTH ZOO ---- JUNE 12-14 OR JUNE 19-21
Visit wildlife in native habitat exhibits from six regions of Texas; Gulf Coast, Hill Country, High Plains and Prairies, Pineywoods and Swamps, Brush Country and Mountains & Deserts, in a three-day consortium. Use the curriculum to address Texas wildlife conservation and related environmental and economic issues.
JUNE 12 - 14 OR JUNE 19 - 21 --- PART ONE
JULY 10 - 12 OR JULY 17 - 19 --- PART TWO
(Part Two is offered to teachers who have completed Part One)
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily
Cost: $95 per participant ($190 for Part One and Two)
Who: Home School, Classroom, and In-training Teachers, Kindergarten through High School
Where: Fort Worth Zoo Gallery
For More Information and to Download Registration Form: www.fortworthzoo.com/school/workshops.html
Registration Information: www.fortworthzoo.com/school/registration.html
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25. HOME SCHOOL VERMICULTURE EVENT AT FOSSIL RIM
JUNE 14
Time: 10:00 - 2:30ish
In the morning, learn
Home Educators Alliance for Resources and Training of Texas, Inc.
JUNE 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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~~What's Inside This Issue ~~
1. North Texas Library Su}mer Programs --- Summer 2007
2. Ringling Brothers Reading Club --- Through 8/15/07 ---- Participating Texas Libraries
3. Sunkist "Take a Stand" Free Lemonade Stand Program --- Through Sept 4
4. THEO Offering Summer SAT Classes and Summer Activities
5. AMC Theatres Summer Movie Camp --- Free Movies --- Summer 2007
6. Achievement Testing Available at CERC in Rowlett
7. BEST Robotics 2007 Preview: 2021 a Robot Odyssey
8. Lewisville Area Homeschool Speech --- Intro to Competitive Speech Classes --- Registration Open
9. Legacy Home School Enrichment Program at First Baptist in Euless --- Registration Open
10. Library Used Book Sales in North Texas --- June
Denton, TX - June 9
Decatur, TX - June
Irving, TX - June
11. Amon Carter Museum Exhibits --- June
12. Shows at the Fort Worth Omni Theater --- June
13. Shows at the Dallas Imax Theatre -- Museum of Science and Nature – June
14. Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge Programs --- June
15. Programs at Log Cabin Village (Fort Worth) - June
16. Free Family Movies --- Cinema in the Circle in Addison Circle Park --- June
17. Sounds of Lewisville Free Concert Series --- Every Tuesday in June and July
18. Theater Performances at Artisan Center Theater --- Hurst
Annie Get Your Gun --- June 1 -30
Artie's Playhouse Presents: Old Woman Who Lived in a Cowboy Boot --- June 4 - 22
Character Focus: Respecting and Honoring Parents
19. CATS Theater Performances --- Arlington
A Year with Frog and Toad --- June 5-7
Stinky Cheese Man --- June 26-28
Adventure of Nate the Great --- July 31 - Aug 2
20. McKinney Youth Theater Performances --- McKinney
How to Eat Like a Child and Other Lessons in Not Being a Grown Up --- June 7-9
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown --- June 14-16
21. STAR WARS: Where Science Meets Imagination Exhibit at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History --- June 9
22. New Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack in Flower Mound --- Informational Meeting --- June 11
23. 2007 National Speech and Debate Tournament in Belton --- Volunteers Needed --- June 11-15
24. Texas Wild! Teacher Institute 2007 --- Fort Worth Zoo --- June 12-14 or June 19-21
25. Home School Vermiculture Event at Fossil Rim --- June 14 (tentative)
26. THSC PRESENTS: Taking a Stand in Texas: The Battle for Home School Freedom --- Premiere Showing in Dallas --- June 15
27. "Fridays at the Farmstead" --- Heritage Farmstead Museum in Plano --- June 15
28. Texas Discovery Garden: Family Fun Day--- June 16
29. History Celebration at Barnes & Noble --- South Arlington --- June 16
30. Home School Dirt Workshop & Guided Tour at Fossil Rim --- June 18
31. Home School Speech and Debate Club Forming in Plano/Richardson --- Information Meeting --- June 10
32. Star Parties at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History --- June 23
33. Children's Concert Series at Dallas Arboretum -- June 24
34. Blue Bell Ice Cream's 100th Anniversary at Dallas Heritage Village --- June 30 - July 1
35. Texas Discovery Gardens --- Dallas Blooms --- July 1
36. The Rebelution Conference --- July 21 (Preregistration ends July 14)
37. Ancient Treasures of the Holy Land Exhibit at Embarcadero Building in Dallas Fair Park --- Through July 28, 2007
38. 11th International Conference on Rethinking Education in Irving --- Keynote John Taylor Gatto --- August 30 - Sept 3
39. North Texas Leaders and Students Recognized at THSC's Annual Home School Awards Banquet
40. Registration Under Way at Tarrant County College for Home School Classes --- FREE MATH ASSESSMENT
41. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Home School Students in 21 Counties --- American Cancer Society
42. PSAT/SAT Prep Classes--- www.maryhamilton.us
43. MASTER THE SAT/PSAT AND GET FREE COLLEGE--- www.collegeprepgenius.com
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1. SUMMER PROGRAMS AT NORTH TEXAS LIBRARIES --- SUMMER 2007
Summer Reading Clubs, Story Times, Events, Activities, and more!
Libraries in North Texas are gearing up for an action-packed, fun-filled summer that will inspire a love of reading!
To find out what your local libraries are doing, 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 this Summer!!
http://www.publiclibraries.com/texas.htm
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2. RINGLING BROTHERS READING CLUB --- PARTICIPATING TEXAS LIBRARIES --- THROUGH AUGUST 15
Reading is a great way to spend your summer! And, it can even take you to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® present Circus of Dreams, which will play at American Airlines Center, August 1-12, and Fort Worth Convention Center, August 15-19.
Available for kids 2-12 years of age, it is easy to join. All you have to do is visit your local participating library and read a few books. Then, you will earn a free ticket to the circus this summer!
Your librarian will give you everything to join Reading with Ringling Bros.!® including cool bookmarks, clown noses, puzzles and coloring sheets.
If your library is not listed, tell them about the circus reading program. It’s not too late to join!
Who Can Participate: Kids ages 2-12
For Details: Participants receive cool bookmarks, clown noses, and coloring sheets.
List of Participating Libraries: http://www.readingwithringling.com/dfw.html
Clown Appearances at D/FW Libraries: http://www.readingwithringling.com/dfw_clown.html
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3. SUNKIST "TAKE A STAND" FREE LEMONADE STAND PROGRAM --- THROUGH SEPT 4
Sunkist's "Take a Stand" program is giving away 10,000 free lemonade stands (while supplies last) to kids ages 7 to 12 who are interested in raising money for charities of their choice.
Who Can Participate: Ages 7-12
How to Participate: To receive a complimentary stand, young philanthropists and their parents must submit their "Take a Stand" pledges online. Details and order forms are available at the Sunkist website. Stands are available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
For Details:
http://www.sunkist.com/takeastand
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4. THEO IN PLANO OFFERING SUMMER SAT PREP AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES
SAT Prep Clases: Tuesday mornings beginning June 19
For high school students will be offered weekly from 9-12 on Tuesday mornings beginning June 19 and continuing every Tuesday through August 14. The final details will be posted on the web shortly, so watch for updates. The kids will move through four stations which expand their knowledge incrementally without making them feel like they have labored and lost their summer. I am thrilled with the concept we have built into this affordable weekly SAT prep class; I believe you will also be pleased with the results if your students participate.
Summer Activities for ages 13-15: Weekly Throughout the Summer
We have decided that students 13 to 15 years old endure some of their hardest summers. They are too young to work and yet too old to enjoy the activities that once captivated their elementary aged summer vacations. Because of this dilemma, we will offer field trips and activities for students weekly during June, July and August. Some will be service projects, but not all. We want them to have a chance to fellowship—playing games, doing art projects, watching movies, going on field trips and more.
Location: The Summit Church
4101 E. Park Blvd.
Plano, TX 75074
For More Information: www.THEOsonline.org
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5. AMC THEATRES SUMMER MOVIE CAMP --- FREE MOVIES --- SUMMER 2007
Explore the wild side of AMC. Free Movies. Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. All summer long.
Families, schools, and organizations alike are invited to see great kids’ movies -- for FREE -- during AMC Summer MovieCamp®.
Available at select AMC Theatres, this fun-filled program brings you:
* FREE movies from June 27 – August 15 (excluding July 4)
* Shows starting at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday
* Great field trip opportunities – groups can reserve FREE tickets one week in advance at the box office at participating theatres.
To Find an AMC Theater Near You: http://www.amctheatres.com/smc/
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6. ACHIEVEMENT TESTING AVAILABLE AT CERC IN ROWLETT
For Registration and Other Information: http://www.cerconline.org/testingindex.html
Location: Christian Educators Resource Center
3810 Industrial, Suite 300
Rowlett, TX 75088
Contact: 972-475-4138
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7. BEST ROBOTICS 2007 PREVIEW: 2021: A ROBOT ODYSSEY
Get the first look at the theme for this year's competition!
Visit: http://www.bestinc.org/MVC/
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.
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8. LEWISVILLE AREA HOME SCHOOL SPEECH --- INTRO TO COMPETITIVE SPEECH CLASSES
Registration Open Today!
Class Dates: August 2007 Through May 2008
Tuesday afternoons
Grade Levels: 6th-8th Grades
Where: Valley Creek Church in Flower Mound
Cost: $40/month
Contact for More Information: Lisa Tetsch
tetsch@juno.com
Class Description: Each semester students will participate in three different Individual Events (IE's). We will concentrate on all aspects of expression-voice inflection, articulation, pace, timing, facial expression, eye contact and physical delivery (blocking, gestures, poise, energy and passion). At the end of each semester the students will participate in a speech competition rated by judges. Students are greatly encouraged and confidence is strengthened. This is a fun class! Even reluctant first-timers will enjoy it.
Year 1, Semester 1 (Fall 2007)
1. Literary Interpretation (children's story)
2. Oratorical Interpretation (famous speech)
3. Expository (self-written)
Students will also recite a poem and play impromptu games. These games
teach creative, quick thinking and build confidence.
Year 1, Semester 2 (Spring 2008)
1. Oratory (monologue from book/movie)
2. Nomination/Acceptance speech (working in pairs, self-written)
3. Persuasion (self-written)
We will cover humor and play more impromptu games. These games begin
to prepare students for Limited Preparation speeches.
In addition to speaking, we will be discussing and memorizing scripture regarding our speech. There is a difference between public speaking, as we defend what we believe, and the speech we use in personal relationships (boldness vs. humility).
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9. LEGACY HOME SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM AT FIRST BAPTIST EULESS
Currently Enrolling for 2007-2008 School Year --- Science, History, and Fine Arts Classes
Grade: K-8
Contact: Laura Lewis at 817-267-3313 ext 267
email legacy@discoveryfirst.org
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10. LIBRARY USED BOOK SALES IN NORTH TEXAS --- JUNE
Looking for inexpensive literature books and other resources to add to your home school library? Library used book sales are excellent opportunities to purchase books at bargain prices. Here are a few sales that we know about in the North Texas area:
DENTON - June 9
Time: 10 - 4
Location: North Branch Library
3020 N. Locust Street
Contact: ljj14@aol.com
Admission: $1 (children 12 and under and Friends are free)
Books: 8,000-9,000; 50% donated; 70% hardcover; some sorted; .50 - $1
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IRVING - June
Time: Fri 10-7; Sat 10-5; Sun 1-5
Location: Irving Public Library
3000 Rock Island Road
972-721-2628
Contact: sgage@irvinglibrary.org
Books: "Thousands"; 30% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; .50-$5; most $1/hardback
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DECATUR - June
Time: Wed-Fri 10 - 6, Sat 10-2
Location: Decatur Public Library
1700 Highway 51 South
940-627-5512
Contact: director@decaturpubliclibrary.com
Books: 750 - 1,000; 100$ donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; .25 - $1
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11. AMON CARTER MUSEUM EXHIBITS --- JUNE
Masterworks of American Portraiture --- Through June 10
More than fifty works from the museum's permanent collection examine the strong tradition of American portraiture.
Admission: FREE
Sweet Medicine --- Through July 15
Compelling images of historic sites of American Indian conflict with the US government and its citizens form the core of this exhibition featuring the work of photographer Drex Brooks.
For More Information: 817.989.5030
www.cartermuseum.org/calendar/ calendar.php
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12. SHOWS AT THE FORT WORTH OMNI THEATER - JUNE
Hurricane on the Bayou - through June 7
Hurricane on the Bayou Offers an Emotional, Music-Driven Giant Screen Ode to the Vital Swamps and Undying Spirit of New Orleans
For More Info: http://www.fwmuseum.org/omni/hurricane.html
For Info About the Movie: http://www.hurricaneonthebayou.com/
Special Effects - through September 3
Explores the magical world of movie illusions.
For More Info: http://fortworthmuseum.org/omni/SpecialEffects.html
For Info About the Movie: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/specialfx
Dolphins - through September 3
For More Info: http://www.fwmuseum.org/omni/dolphins.html
For Info About the Movie: http://dolphinsfilm.com/ or www.macfreefilms.com
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13. SHOWS AT THE DALLAS IMAX THEATER - MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & NATURE --- JUNE
Dinosaurs Alive! - Through August 31
For more Info and to Purchase Tickets: www.natureandscience.org/imax/default.asp
Dinosaurs Alive is a global adventure of science and discovery featuring the earliest dinosaurs of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous “reincarnated” life-sized for the giant IMAX® screen. Audiences will journey with some of the world’s preeminent paleontologists as they uncover evidence that the descendents of dinosaurs still walk (or fly) among us. From the exotic, trackless expanses and sand dunes of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert to the dramatic sandstone buttes of New Mexico, the film will follow paleontologists as they explore some of the greatest dinosaur finds in history. Through the magic of scientifically accurate computer-generated animation, these newly discovered creatures, and some familiar favorites, will come alive…in a big way!
Sharks - Through August 31
For more Info and to Purchase Tickets: www.natureandscience.org/imax/default.asp
Presented by Jean-Michel Cousteau (son of famed underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau), Sharks brings you face to fin with a multitude of shark species, including the Great White, Hammerhead and Whale Shark. Witness them as they really are: not wicked man-eating creatures, but wild, beautiful and endangered animals that have been in existence since a million years before dinosaurs roamed the earth. So join us on this unique round-the-globe expedition and you'll enjoy astonishing up-close encounters for an unforgettable giant screen experience.
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14. FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER AND REFUGE PROGRAMS --- JUNE
JUNE 10 --- Nature en Espanol
Join a bilingual naturalist in search of butterflies on the nature center's trails.
Ages: 6 and up
JUNE 17 --- Canoe Fest
Time: 12- 4
Families can enjoy canoeing on the waters around Greer Island. Canoes, paddles, and life jackets provided. Children must be at least five years old and accompanied by an adult. No pre-registration needed.
Ages: 5 and up
Admission: Non-members - $5
Members $3
JUNE 24 --- Arthropods among Us
Enjoy a nature hike on the lookout for some creepy crawlies.
Ages: 6 and up
Admission: Non-members - $5
Members - free
For More Information: 817-237-1111
http://www.fwnaturecenter.org
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15. PROGRAMS AT LOG CABIN VILLAGE (FORT WORTH) - JUNE
JUNE 10
Stories and Songs with Wichita Bob
Time: 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Details: enjoy folk tunes and cowboy music in the schoolhouse with Wichita Bob! Banjo, guitar, and mountain dulcimer music will be featured.
Cost: Regular Village admission
Reservations Required: None required.
JUNE 15
Timber Tales Preschool Storytime: Mediopollito (Half Chicken) by Alma Flor Ada
Time: 10:00—11:00 a.m.
Ages: 3-5 year olds
Details: Take an exciting step back into the world of 1800s Texas! Little "Villagers" can don bonnets, aprons, and vests as they gather 'round to hear stories of days gone by.
Cost: $3 (includes a preschool story, fun activities, and a craft)
Reservations Required: Call 817-392-5881
JUNE 16 --- It's All Fun and Games
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Details: Come and play some games the way Texans did in the 1800s. We'll have rolling hoops, Jacob's Ladders, buzz saws, graces, mancala, jacks, and more. You can even make your own stick and ring toy to take home.
Cost: Regular Village Admission plus a $2 craft fee
Reservations Required: None Required
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16. FREE FAMILY MOVIES --- CINEMA IN THE CIRCLE IN ADDISON CIRCLE PARK
Pack up your family, friends and a blanket and enjoy some of the most memorable musicals to hit the big screen. Join us in the bowl at Addison Circle Park (4970 Addison Circle Drive). This is a FREE event.
JUNE 9 --- Guys and Dolls
JUNE 16 --- West Side Story
JUNE 23 --- Singin' in the Rain
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Location: Addison Circle Park - Bowl
4950 Addison Circle Drive
Admission: FREE
For More Information:
http://www.addisontexas.net
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17. FREE --- SOUNDS OF LEWISVILLE CONCERT SERIES
Every Tuesday from June 5 - July 24 (no concert July 3)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Enjoy free concerts under the stars with a different band each week, featuring a variety of music.
Location: Vista Ridge Amphitheater, 3049 Lake Vista Drive, in Lewisville.
For More Information: http://www.cityoflewisville.com
972-219-3836
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18. THEATER PERFORMANCES at ARTISAN THEATER --- JUNE
Artisan Center Theater holds quality, "in the round" performances that are family-friendly, entertaining, and affordable! Artie's Playhouse, their Interactive Children's Theater, offers original, fun-for-all-ages productions featuring familiar characters and themes, but with fresh twists that keep it entertaining and exciting for parents as well as children. Each story has its own character focus, which is reinforced throughout the play.
The plays are about 30-45 minutes long, and include lots of audience participation to hold the interest of even the youngest child in the family. The theater's full-length stage productions include musicals, comedies, and family dramas which are entertaining, as well as family-friendly. Past performances have included such classics as Godspell, Cheaper By the Dozen, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and The Sound of Music.
JUNE 1 - 30--- Annie Get Your Gun
Times: 7:30 p.m. (Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays)
3:00 Saturday Matinee
Ticket Prices: Reserved seats: $13.00 for adults, $11.00 for students and senior citizens, $8.00 for children 12 and under.
Mondays and Thursdays are $9.00 adults; $6 12 and under
Reservations recommended.
JUNE 4 - 22 --- Old Woman Who Lived in a Cowboy Boot (Artie's Playhouse Children's Production)
Character Focus: Respecting and Honoring Your Parents
Times: Mondays: 4:30 p.m.
Fridays: 10:30 a.m.
Saturdays: 10:30
a.m.
Ticket
Price: $3 per person
To Reserve Tickets: 817-284-1200
For More Information: www.artisanct.com
Address: 420 E. Pipeline Road in Hurst, Texas (in the Bellaire Shopping Center)
Artisan Theater can come to you!!!
For more information about how to schedule a performance at your location, contact the theater at 817-284-1200. They can perform for events, birthday parties, church functions, and more!!! Bring their family-friendly, entertaining shows to your front door!! Very reasonable prices!!
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19. CATS Theater Performances --- JUNE
JUNE 5 - 7 --- A Year With Frog and Toad
This delightful musical by Robert and Willie Reale follows a cheerful frog and grumpy toad on their adventures through the four seasons. Based on the books by Arnold Lobel.
JUNE 26- 28 --- Stinky Cheese Man
Adapted by Kent Stephens. Cinderumplestiltskin, The Little Red Hen, and others recreate and turn upside down fairytale favorites in this whirlwind of a musical.
JULY 31 - AUGUST 2 --- Adventures of Nate the Great
By Pamela Sterling, based on the books by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat. Come join Nate and his loyal dog Sludge, as they solve the important mysteries unfolding in their neighborhood.
For More Information: www.creativearts.org/shows.html
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20. MCKINNEY YOUTH THEATER PERFORMANCES --- JUNE
JUNE 7-9 --- How to Eat Like a Child and Other Lessons in Not Being a Grown Up (a musical)
JUNE 14-16 --- You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Location: McKinney Performing Arts Center (old downtown courthouse)
111 N. Tennessee
Times: Friday and Saturday at 7:15
Saturday and Sunday at 2:15
Tickets: $7 in advance; $9 at door
To Order Tickets: 972-422-2575
For More Information About the Theater: www.mckinneyyouththeatre.com/
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21. STAR WARS: WHERE SCIENCE MEETS IMAGINATION at the FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY
Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination
June 9 - September 3, 2007
The first exhibit of its kind, Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination, combines costumes and props from all six Star Wars films with real-world technologies, video interviews with film-makers, scientists, engineers, and exciting hands-on components, including two large Engineering Design Labs, where guests can build and test speeders and robots.
Don’t miss your opportunity to explore the galaxies of Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination.
Admission: Admission will be by timed ticket only, thus advance tickets are recommended.
Tickets are $15 for adults; $10 for children (3-12) and seniors (60+).
Museum Members pay just $4 per person!
To Order Tickets: By Phone 817-255-9540
(Mon-Sat, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Sun, 11 am - 4:30 pm)
In person at the Museum
Ticket Office during Museum hours.
For More information
about the exhibit: http://www.fwmuseum.org/exhibits/trav_starwars.html
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22. NEW BOY SCOUT TROOP AND CUB SCOUT PACK IN FLOWER MOUND --- INFORMATIONAL/MEMBERSHIP MEETING
JUNE 11 --- Informational/Membership Meeting
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Who Should Attend: Home school families with Scout-age boys (6 to 17)
Location: Christ Presbyterian Church
3410 Peters Colony Road
Flower Mound, TX (across from Flower Mound High School)
Contact: Mike Keltz 940-455-2624
For More Information: www.bsa1171.org/
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23. 2007 NATIONAL SPEECH AND DEBATE CHAMPIONSHIP --- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Something EXCITING is happening in Belton andwe need YOUR help!
The National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (homeschool Speech/Debate league) is hosting:
JUNE 11-15 --- 2007 National Speech and Debate Championship
Location: University of Mary Hardin Baylor
900 College Street
Belton, TX 76513
Details: 500+ Top competitors from all over the NATION will gather in Belton for a week of amazing competition . . . debating NATO and democracy, performing hilarious and dramatic interpretations, compelling persuasive speeches, and much more!
PLEASE HELP by Volunteering to judge 2-3 rounds at www.JudgeNCFCA.com
Enjoy a delicious array of foods and desserts while you judge!!
For More Information:
http://www.ncfca.org/tournaments/2007_Nationals
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24. TEXAS WILD! TEACHER INSTITUTE 2007 --- FORT WORTH ZOO ---- JUNE 12-14 OR JUNE 19-21
Visit wildlife in native habitat exhibits from six regions of Texas; Gulf Coast, Hill Country, High Plains and Prairies, Pineywoods and Swamps, Brush Country and Mountains & Deserts, in a three-day consortium. Use the curriculum to address Texas wildlife conservation and related environmental and economic issues.
JUNE 12 - 14 OR JUNE 19 - 21 --- PART ONE
JULY 10 - 12 OR JULY 17 - 19 --- PART TWO
(Part Two is offered to teachers who have completed Part One)
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily
Cost: $95 per participant ($190 for Part One and Two)
Who: Home School, Classroom, and In-training Teachers, Kindergarten through High School
Where: Fort Worth Zoo Gallery
For More Information and to Download Registration Form: www.fortworthzoo.com/school/workshops.html
Registration Information: www.fortworthzoo.com/school/registration.html
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25. HOME SCHOOL VERMICULTURE EVENT AT FOSSIL RIM
JUNE 14
Time: 10:00 - 2:30ish
In the morning, learn