Home Educators Alliance for Resources and Training of Texas, Inc.
FEBRUARY 2015 ISSUE
Home School News and Events
Dear Home School Families and Friends,
We are excited to share information that we feel may be of interest to home schoolers in North Texas. Please feel free to pass along this newsletter to your friends or other homeschooling families in your network.
If you use content from this newsletter for placement within your own newsletter, website, or other communications, please acknowledge the HEART of Texas newsletter as your source via a link to our website: www.heartoftex.org.
If you know of an event or activity that would benefit other home schoolers, please drop us a line at editor@heartoftex.org so we can share it in our next bi-weekly e-newsletter. Advertising space is available for those wishing to advertise their businesses, classes, workshops, job listings, or other opportunities. Special rates and other benefits are given for businesses which partner with us.
Additionally, if you or anyone in your homeschool group would like to submit articles, volunteer to serve on our newsletter staff, or suggest future article topics, please contact us at editor@heartoftex.org.
We would love to hear from you!
www.HEARTofTex.org
You can also "Like" HEART of Texas on Facebook!
Our deadlines are as follows:
the 1st of the month, for the mid-month issue;
the 15th of the month for the issue that goes out at the beginning of the following month.
Please send all submissions to editor@heartoftex.org for consideration in the newsletter.
Thanks so much!
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Home Educators Alliance for Resources and Training of Texas, Inc., (HEART of Texas) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to serving the home schooling support groups, leaders and families in our regional service area. Our mission is to provide leadership, training, resources and support within the home school community through communications, networking activities, and events directed at home school support groups, leaders, 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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MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS
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FEBRUARY
REGISTRATION OPEN
THSC ARLINGTON HOME SCHOOL BOOKFAIR
MAY 7-9
Admission: $30 for you and a spouse or grandparent; THSC member adults come FREE!
To Register or Learn More: Click Here
THSC Conventions are designed so that the whole family can come and be Equipped, Encouraged, and Entertained. Whether it’s Kids Convention (including the preteen programs Mighty Men of Valor and Inner Princess), Encouragement by Chocolate for moms, or Discipleship with Donuts for dads, we have something for everyone!
Be Equipped: New to home schooling? Our Conventions will help you get all your questions answered by experts who have been home schooling since it became legal: THSC President Tim Lambert and his wife Lyndsay.
Be Encouraged: THSC is delighted to announce that David Barton of WallBuilders, Crystal Paine from Money Saving Mom, Steve Demme from Building Faith Families, and John R. Erickson of Hank the Cowdog fame will be with us at both 2015 THSC Conventions.
Be Entertained: We are especially pleased that the Duggars will be with us for our inaugural year in Arlington! What better way to spend Mother’s Day Weekend than with the Duggar family?
Be Inspired: You can expect to find all of the premier booksellers and curriculum in the industry. We strive to ensure that our exhibitors are well vetted and offer a diverse selection to meet every need.
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FEB 10
HOMESCHOOL DAY
CHILDREN'S AQUARIUM AT FAIR PARK DALLAS
The Children's Aquarium at Fair Park is hosting their second annual Homeschool Day on February 10th, from 9am to 1pm.
To Order Tickets: Register online here
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FEBRUARY 13
REGISTRATION OPENS
HOME SCHOOL DAY AT FORT WORTH ZOO (March 26, 2015)
Home school students and families are invited to a fun-filled educational day in the wilds of the Ft Worth Zoo. Learn amazing facts from our zookeepers at more than 20 Wild Encounters and enjoy asking Zoo staff yuor best animal questions around the Zoo's world-class exhibits!
Admission: FREE/Ages 2 and under
$4.50/ages 3-12
$6/ages 13+
Tickets purchased at the Gate: $7/adults; $5.50/ages 3-12
Parking: $5 (not included in the price of admission)
Online registration closes 5pm on March 25.
Tickets are good for the date of the event only.
Tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable and no rain checks will be issued.
To Register and Receive More Information: Click Here
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FEBRUARY 20
REGISTER NOW FOR 2015 SPEECH & DEBATE SUMMER CAMPS
AGE 6-18
Event: Camps are held in July and August 2015
Cost: See website
Description: Whether your student has a flair for the dramatic or prefers to avoid the spotlight at all cost, our speech training is the perfect fit! Using fun interactive activities, students are eased out of their comfort zone to discover their unique strengths and develop confidence and poise in public speaking.
The ability to think critically about the ideas we encounter is a life-skill and debate is one of the best ways to sharpen this skill! Introduce your student to the fundamentals of debate at our beginner camps. Students are taught to construct cases around a central goal or principle, craft good questions, construct well-reasoned responses and articulate their ideas with confidence.
For more details: dfwspeechdebate.com.
Questions? Email Suzanne
To Register: Click Here
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FEBRUARY 24
HOME SCHOOL NIGHT WITH THE DALLAS MAVERICKS
MAVERICKS VS TORONTO RAPTORS
7:30pm - Tip Off
For More Information: Download the registration form
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FEBRUARY 24-28
ENGINEERS WEEK AT
FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY
HOMESCHOOL AFTERNOON FEBRUARY 20 (1PM-4PM)
See how much fun science, technology, engineering and mathematics can be during Engineres Week 2014. Build, create, destroy, explore, design and invent alongside engineers from Mouser Electronics, IBM and Lockheed Martin and other area corporations.
Schedule: Tuesday – Wednesday, Feb. 18-19 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m
Thursday, February 20 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Homeschool afternoon from 1pm-4pm)
Friday, February 21 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m
Saturday, February 22-10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Here are just a few of the STEM-filled experiences planned:
Motor Mania: Build simple motors or make your motor driven machine with Mouser Electronics
Flight Simulator-Try your hand at flying Lockheed March fighter
Cardboard Constructions-Upcycle, build and create with this versatile material
Technology Take Apart-Take apart simple electronics to reveal interesting insides.
Engineer Meet and Greet-Engineers will be in the building from a variety of fields. Ask them your toughest, and most interesting, questions.
KEVA® Competition - Test your skills in building the tallest, strongest structure
Flight Challenge - Build flying objects and let them rip
Digital Trail-Visit the Cattle Raisers Museum to learn how ranchers use technology and engineering to protect their herds
Admission: All activities included with paid exhibit admission. Activities are offered on a rotating basis. Engineers are onsite at varying times.
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FEBRUARY 24 & MARCH 3
$2 OFF TICKETS FOR 12PM SHOWS
THE WIZARD OF OZ (YOUNG PERFORMER'S EDITION)
Must book online: COUPON CODE: act2tues
*Valid February 24 and March 3 at 12pm only. Must book online at artisanct.com. Seating subject to availability. Coupon cannot be used in conjunction with any other coupon code. Expires 03/03/15.
Like so many girls her age, little Dorothy Gale of Kansas dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination.
Based on the 1939 film starring Judy Garland, this beloved musical features classic songs such as “Over the Rainbow,” “We’re Off to See the Wizard,” and “The Merry Old Land of Oz.”
For More Information: Click Here
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FREE ORGAN RECITAL BY MARY PRESTON
MORTON H MEYERSON SYMPHONY CENTER IN DALLAS
Time: 12pm-12:30pm
(followed by a one hour tour of the Center)
Cost: FREE
Location:
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora, Dallas, 75201
Details: Recital
given by Mary Preston, resident organist with the Dallas
Symphony
Orchestra, on the Lay Family Concert Organ. This 30 minute presentation
will be followed by a one-hour tour of the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony
Center.
Reservations not
required, but requested for groups of 15 or more.
For More Information or for a Group Reservation:
214-670-3331
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FEBRUARY 17; FEBRUARY 21
PRIMITIVE SURVIVAL & BOW DRILL WORKSHOP
AT CAMP TONKAWA
Feb 17 -- Primitive Survival Day Camp (2)
Empower yourself and your family with the skills to Survive. It should not be a struggle if you know your skills and have the right mind set. We make it fun, teaching you with hands on learning, the skills that will keep you alive. This day camp series will cover information that we learned and have been trained to teach, from the Tom Brown Primitive Survival School.
Feb 21 -- Bow Drill Workshop
For Other Camp Tonkawa Camps: Click Here
Discount:
Camp Tonkawa is offering HEART of Texas members a 10%
discount for HEART of Texas members with a valid family ID
card. Offer not valid in conjunction with semester discount
rates for Nature Awareness Camps.
To
Learn About HEART of Texas
Membership: http://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
To view our ever-expanding list
of partners: Click
Here
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MARCH 2
DALLAS STEAM EXPLORERS MEETING
DANIEL LARSON, UTD NEUROSCIENCE MAJOR
DISCUSSING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN NEUROSCIENCE
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: UT Dallas Campus, 800 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
Room - To Be Announced
RSVP Required: Click Here
Pursing
a degree in neuroscience, the scientific study of the brain and nervous
system, can open the door to many exciting careers. Daniel will talk
about why he chose neuroscience as his major, and some of the
possibilities open to students interested in this field of study.
-Behavioral/cognitive neuroscientist—studies functions such as perception, learning, and memory
-Clinical neuroscientist— applies research to prevent and treat neurological disorders
-Developmental neuroscientist— studies how the brain grows and changes
-Medical doctor
-Neuroanatomist— studies the nervous system’s anatomy
-Neurobiologist— studies the nervous system’s biology
-Neurochemist— studies the nervous system’s chemistry
-Neuropathologist— studies nervous system diseases
-Neuropharmacologist— studies how different medicines affect the nervous system or behavior
-Neurophysiologist— studies the composition of the nervous system
-Neuropsychologist— studies relationships between the brain and behavior
-Neurosurgeon— performs surgery on the nervous system*
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A
WORD FROM
OUR
SPONSOR:
PRIVATE PIANO AND FLUTE LESSONS
ENRICH YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION!
Private piano and flute lessons are offered in the White Rock Lake area of Northeast Dallas. Ask about lessons in your location for 6 or more students!
• Nurturing teaching style that instills confidence
• Personalized, individual instruction specifically planned for each student
• Extraordinary results with consistent lessons and proper practice
• Relevance as students learn songs they want to play in addition to standard literature
• Instruction includes theory, technique, music history, musical styles and repertoire
• Enthusiastic teacher who makes lessons fun
• Value at a competitive rate
• Experience teaching and performing since 1980
Discount: HEART of Texas members enrolled in daytime lessons will receive a $20 discount off monthly private lesson tuition payments. To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: http://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
Sign up for a FREE trial lesson!
To give the gift of music...
Email:LisaEmmick@hotmail.com
Visit www.LisaEmmickMusic.com
or Call 214.341.1322
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BOOKING FOR FALL 2014 AND BEYOND!
RIVER ROAD CHATEAU WEDDING VENUE
Elegant Country. . . outside and
in!
Weddings
are special days, but we feel they should be elegant, unique, and
affordable… amid nature and antiques, a true mix of casual and
traditional!
Our country-French, just under 5,000
square foot Chateau, is situated on 76 acres of farmland peppered with
trees, fields, creeks and bridges .
We are located in
Anna, TX, just north of McKinney, TX.
We
would be honored to show you the simple, romantic possibilities River
Road Chateau has to offer. We treat you as family with all newly weds
taking home a jar of homemade jam, grown and canned from the orchard
trees of the place you were married!
Come and experience an amazing wedding!
"Hospitality
has always been an important part of our home from classes, hayrides,
campouts, church picnics, to fireworks shows. Though we may open a
wedding venue up for business, we do not ever want you to forget, you
are first a guest in our home." – Jessica
Hulcy, Owner
For more Information:
RiverRoadRetreat.com or call
972-567-1001
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A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR:
REGISTRATION OPEN
HOME SCHOOL GOLF PROGRAM
LANTANA GOLF CLUB
Experience the Game of Golf! Lantana Golf Club is offering three separate golf programs for juniors, age 8-17. The Spring, Summer and Fall programs will each offer weekly clinics over a period of 8-10 weeks.
Participants will receive instruction on full swing, short game (chip, pitch, putting) and bunker play. Participants will also receive a basic introduction to the rules & etiquette of golf and the opportunity for quality time on course.
Our objective is to introduce juniors to the game of golf, improve playing skills and provide the opportunity for personal growth and learning. We hope to build and strengthen character, develop new friendships, and enjoy the experience and life lessons this great game provides.
Marc Brooks will provide lead instruction with assistance from other local golf professionals as needed. Mr. Brooks is a PGA member and currently Director of Instruction at Lantana Golf Club. He was named "Best Golf Instructor Denton County 2011, 2012, and 2013" and a member of the PGA President’s Council for his continuing efforts to promote and grow the game of golf.
To Register: click here to download the registration form.
For more information, contact Marc Brooks, PGA at 940-728-4653 or click here to email.
Discount: Marc Brooks is offering HEART of Texas supporting members (with a current HEART of Texas member card) a 10% discount.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: http://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
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~~What's Inside This Issue ~~
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MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE
Feb-- Amon Carter Museum Exhibits
Feb -- Dallas Museum of Art Exhibits
Feb -- Kimbell Museum Exhibits
Feb -- Nasher Sculpture Center Exhibits
Feb -- Camp Tonkawa Camps and Activities
Feb -- Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
Feb-- BOGO Admission on Wednesdays at Dallas Arboretum
Feb -- Fort Worth Botanic Garden Programs
Feb -- Texas Discovery Gardens
Feb -- Library Used Book Sales Across North Texas
Feb -- Texas Parks and Wildlife Programs (Select Parks)
Feb -- Purtis Creek State Park -- Athens
Feb -- Cedar Hill State Park -- Cedar Hill
Feb -- Ray Roberts Lake State Park -- Denton
Feb -- Eisenhower State Park -- Denison
Feb -- Fort Richardson State Park/Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway -- Jacksboro
Feb -- Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway -- Mineral Wells
Feb -- Tyler State Park -- Tyler
Feb -- Lake Tawakoni State Park -- Wills Point
Feb -- 3D Films at Perot Museum's Hoglund Foundation Theater -- Dallas
Feb -- Films at Omni/Imax (FW Museum of Science & History)
Feb -- Homeschool Classes at the Fort Worth Zoo
Feb 10 -- Homeschool Day at Dallas Aquarium
Feb 12-15 -- Shrek the Musical -- Plano Children's Theater
Feb 12, 19, 26 -- Bedford Public Library: Math Homework Help 7th-12 Graders
Feb 12 & 26 -- Homeschool Classes at Perot Museum: Robots & Engineering (Thursdays)
Feb 13 -- Registration Opens for Home School Day at Ft. Worth Zoo (March 26)
Feb 14 -- FW Museum of Science & History (What's Up Doc? The Animation of Chuck Jones)
Feb 14 -- Perot Museum: The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes (through May 10)
Feb 14 -- Nash Farm Programs: Bread Making Workshop
Feb 14 -- Texas Discovery Gardens Programs: Romantic Gardens & Love is in the Air
Feb 14 -- LLELA: Bird Walk@7:30am; Nature Walk@10am; Gather Around Our Campfire@6pm
Feb 15 -- Lewisville Library: In the Spirit of Harriet Tubman with Hester J Moore
Feb 24 -- Home School Day with the Dallas Mavericks (Mavericks vs Toronto Raptors)
Feb 25 -- Amon Carter Exhibit Opens: Benito Huerta: Axi Mundi v.2 (through May 17)
Feb 16 -- Home School Classes at Fossil Rim: Fun with Natural Dyes
Feb 17 -- Primitive Survival Day Camp
Feb 18 -- Oliver Nature Park in Mansfield: Home School Nature Walk with a Naturalist
Feb 20 -- Registration Open for Speech & Debate Summer Camps (ages 6-18)
Feb 20 -- Nash Farm: Frugal Farm Wife
Feb 20 -- Cats Theater in Arlington: Tomie dePaola's Strega Nona (through March 1)
Feb 21 -- Artisan Center Theater in Hurst: The Wizard of Oz ($2 off Feb 24 & Mar 3@12pm online tickets)
Feb 21 -- Camp Tonkawa: Bow Drill Camp
Feb 21 -- LLELA: Log House Open House@12:30pm; Stars on the Prairie@6:30pm
Feb 22 -- Lewisville Library Programs: Legomania
Feb 22 -- GDYO Concerts
Through Feb 22 -- Casa Manana Presents: Charlotte's Web
Through Feb 22 -- Dallas Children's Theater: Skippyjon Jones
Feb 23 -- Home School Class & Tour at Fossil Rim: Wolves: Friend or Foe?
Feb 24-28 -- Engineers Week at at FW Musuem of Science & History
Feb 24 & Mar 3 -- $2 off Tickets to 12pm show - The Wizard of Oz - Artisan Center Theater (purchase online)
Through Feb 28 -- Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer playing at Artisan Center Theater in Hurst
Feb 27 -- Last day of $5 Dallas Arboretum Admission Discount
Feb 27 -- FREE Organ Recital & Tour with Mary Preston-- Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas
Feb 27 -- Fun on the Farm Program: Everyone is Different - Heritage Farmstead Museum
Mar 1 -- Kimbell Museum: The Collection of Nancy Lee & Perry R. Bass
Mar 2 -- Dallas STEAM Explorers Meeting -- Careers for Neuroscience Majors
Mar 5 -- Oliver Nature Park in Mansfield: Home School Nature Walk with a Naturalist
Mar 6 -- Fun on the Farm: Dr. Seuss's the Lorax -- Heritage Farmstead Museum
Mar 6 -- Singin' in the Rain opens at Artisan Center Theater in Hurst
Mar 6 -- Hoglund Theater 3D Film: Deepsea Challenge 3D (though Sept 7)
Mar 7 & 14 --Kids Drop-In Studio: Sculpture Explorers -- Kimbell Art Musuem in Ft. Worth
Mar 10-- Catch the Breeze (Spring Fling) at Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park
Mar 11 -- Windy Wonders at Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park
Mar 11-13 -- Breitling Young Theater presents: Cinderella
Mar 13 -- Dallas Children's Theater: The Tale of Peter Rabbit (through Apr 5)
Mar 14 --Nash Farm: Tales at Twilight
Mar 14 -- Log Cabin Village: Music in the Air
Mar 20 -- Casa Manana: Disney's Cinderella
Mar 20 -- Cottage Theater in Watauga: Anne of Green Gables (Through Mar 28)
Mar 20 -- Fun on the Farm: Changing Weather -- Heritage Farmstead Musuem
Through March 22 -- Dallas Museum of Art: Impressionist Paintings from the Reves Collection
Through March 22 -- Hoglund Theater 3D Film: Robots 3D
Mar 24, 27; Apr 2, 3 -- Home School Group Discount Dallas Summer Musicals: The King and I
Mar 25-27 -- Homeschool Workshop: Space Invaders (ages 5-12) at Nasher
Mar 25 -- Oliver Nature Park in Mansfield: Home School Nature Walk with a Naturalist
Mar 31 -- Registration Deadline for GEMS Spring Visitor Day April 1
Sponsor -- Private Piano & Flute Lessons by Lisa Emmick
Sponsor -- Booking for Fall 2014 -- River Road Chateau Wedding Venue
Sponsor -- Beginner Violin Lessons
Sponsor -- Registration Open: Home School Golf Program at Lantana Golf Club
FEATURED ARTICLES
What is HEART of Texas -- Anne Gebhart, HEART of Texas
Ministry Letter to Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
No Greater Joy Ministries Offering FREE Magazines to Support Groups and Home School Families!
NEST Family Learning Offering Discount to Our Readers!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
LIBRARY PROGRAMS
1. Library Programs at North Texas Libraries -- North Texas
Other Libraries are Welcome to Include Their Events – contact editor@heartoftex.org
Bedford Public Library
Fort Worth Public Library
Hurst Public Library
Lewisville Public Library
McKinney Public Library System
Rockwall County Library
Tyler Public Library
Arlington Public Library (Homeschool Thursdays at the Southeast Branch)
READING REWARD PROGRAMS
2. Book It! Reading Program -- Enrollment: May 1 through 2nd Friday in June each year
3. Braums Book Buddy Reading Program -- Enrollment Open
Six Flags Read to Succeed -- Enrollment for 2014-2015
CONTESTS/COMPETITIVE EVENTS
4. BEST Robotics
5. FIRST Lego League: 2014 FLL WORLD CLASS CHALLENGE
6. Texas State Fish-Art Contests -- Deadline March 31, 2015 (yearly contest)
7. National Engineers Week
8. USA Mathematical Talent Search
9. Igniting Creative Energy Challenge for K-12 -
10. Texas Beef Leaders of Tomorrow Contest --
CIVICS/GOOD CITIZENSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
11. City of Fort Worth Youth Advisory Board -- Fort Worth
12. City of North Richland Hills Teen Court -- North Richland Hills
13. Hurst-Euless-Bedford Teen Court -- Hurst-Euless-Bedford
CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
14. Certificates of Special Congressional Recognition for Graduating Seniors
15. National Congressional Art Competition -- Districts 3, 4, 5, 12, 24, 26, 30
HOME SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASSES
Become a HEART of Texas Partner to list your Enrichment Program or Homeschool Classes
16. Center for Home Education -- Watauga
17. Christian Educators Resource Center -- Rowlett
18. Christian Homeschool Alliance of Texas -- Cedar Hill/SW Dallas area
19. E.A. Young Academy -- North Richland Hills
20. Eastfield College -- Mesquite
21. Enrichment Classes, Inc. -- Grapevine
22. Home Educators Resource -- Lewisville
23. Homeschoolers East Co-Op Classes -- East Dallas
24. JOY Christian Academy -- Decatur
25. Matthew Road Academy -- Grand Prairie
26. Morning Glory Academy -- Hurst
27. Tarrant County College -- High School Math Classes
28. THEO Home School Classes -- Plano
29. Quo Vadis Educators -- Garland
30. Vine Academy -- McKinney
HOME SCHOOL CLUBS
Become a HEART of Texas Partner to list your Club
31. GEMS Girl's Club
BOOK SALES & OUR PARTNERING HOME SCHOOL BOOK STORES
32. Library Used Book Sales in North Texas
33. Center for Home Education -- Watauga
34. Home Educators Resource -- Lewisville
NATURE CENTERS, ZOOS, & OUTDOOR PROGRAMS/CAMPS
Become a HEART of Texas Partner to list your program
35. Camp Tonkawa (Day Camps and Outdoor Education) -- Collinsville
36. Dallas Arboretum -- Dallas
37. Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge Programs
38. Fort Worth Botanic Gardens -- Fort Worth
39. Fort Worth Zoo Homeschool Classes -- Fort Worth
40. Fossil Rim
41. Haven's Horses (Horsemanship & Outdoor Education)-- Keller
42. Heard Museum Homeschool Classes – McKinney
43. Heritage Farmstead Museum -- Plano
44. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
45. Nash Farm -- Grapevine
46. Oliver Nature Park -- Mansfield
47. Ride with Pride -- Southlake
48. Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch -- Pilot Point
49. Texas Discovery Gardens -- Dallas
50. Texas Parks and Wildlife Programs -- State Parks in North Texas
Purtis Creek State Park -- Athens
Cedar Hill State Park -- Cedar Hill
Ray Roberts Lake State Park -- Denton
Eisenhower State Park -- Denison
Dinosaur Valley State Park -- Glen Rose
Fort Richardson SP and HS/Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway -- Jacksboro
Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway -- Mineral Wells
Tyler State Park -- Tyler
Lake Tawakoni State Park -- Wills Point
PERFORMING ARTS
51. Artisan Center Theater Performances -- Hurst
52. Breitling Youth Theater/Acting for Children Performances -- Garland
53. Cantare Performance Choir -- Southlake
54. Casa Manana Children’s Playhouse Performances -- Fort Worth
55. CATS Theater Performances -- Arlington
56. Cottage Theater Performances -- Watauga
57. Dallas Children’s Theater Performances -- Dallas
58. Dallas Summer Musicals -- Dallas
59. Dallas Symphony Orchestra -- Dallas
60. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra -- Fort Worth
61. Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra -- Dallas
62. Plano Children’s Theater Performances -- Plano
63. Texas Ballet Theater Performances -- Special Pricing -- Dallas/Ft. Worth
64. Texas Ballet Theater Dance School -- Dance Classes -- Fort Worth
65. Home School Discount Tickets to Dallas Theater Performances
ART AND SCIENCE MUSEUMS
66. Amon Carter Museum Exhibits – Fort Worth
67. Dallas Museum of Art Exhibits -- Dallas
68. Kimbell Art Museum Exhibit -- Fort Worth
Admission to the museum's Permanent Collection is always FREE
69. Perot Museum -- Dallas
Homeschool Programs and Exhibits
70. Museum of Science & History -- Fort Worth
71. Nasher Sculpture Center -- Dallas
OMNI & 3D FILMS
72. Shows at the Fort Worth Omni Theater -- Ft. Worth Museum of Science & History
73. 3D Films at the Perot Musuem in Dallas -- Perot Museum
HISTORICAL PROGRAMS
74. Log Cabin Village -- Fort Worth
75. Dallas Heritage Village -- Dallas
76. Old Red Museum -- Dallas
SCIENCE EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
77. Star Parties at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
78. North Texas District Science Fair for Home Schoolers
HOME SCHOOL SPORTS/PE PROGRAMS
Become a HEART of Texas Partner to list your non-profit Sport/PE program
79. Aledo Christian School's Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Softball Teams -- Aledo
80. Berne Academy's Varsity Boys Basketball Team -- Lancaster
81. Homeschool Swim -- The Colony Aquatic Park -- The Colony
82. Homeschool Swim & Swim Team -- Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium-- Allen
83. Christian Martial Arts -- Bedford
84. Dallas Thunder Homeschool Basketball Organization -- Registration Open
85. Elite Track Club/Cross Country Program for Home Schoolers
86. Home School Athletic Association
87. Hulcy Home School PE Classes -- Richardson
88. Home School PE Classes -- Velocity in Southlake
89. Home School Fencing Classes -- Fencing Institute of Texas -- Farmers Branch
90. Parker-Tarrant Home School
91. Pop-In Playtime -- Pump It Up of Grapevine -- Grapevine
92. THESA Riders Home School Association
93. Training For Confidence Martial Arts School -- Colleyville
94. Best Gymnastics -- Flower Mound
95. Home School Golf Program -- Lantana Golf Club
SUPPORT GROUP ANNOUNCEMENTS
Become a HEART of Texas Support Group Partner to list your Support Group here!
96. Smoothing the Way Meetings in North Texas
97. DFW Speech and Debate Club -- Coppell
98. Denton County Christian Home School Association -- Denton
99. Irving Home Schoolers -- Irving
100. PEACH -- Plano
COLLEGE PREP
101. SAT Test Dates
102. SAT Prep Classes with Jean Burk -- Across North Texas
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HOMESCHOOLERS
103. Baylor and Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) Scholarship
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer opportunities must indicate a direct homeschool interest to be included in this listing.
104. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Home School Students in 21 Counties -- American Cancer Society
105. Learn to Laugh in Another Language: Be a Host Family for a Foreign-Exchange Student -- INTO EdVENTURES
106. Home School Weekday Volun-Teens Program -- Fort Worth Zoo
107. Homeschool Volunteers Needed to Deliver Meals; Friendship -- Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County
108. Homeschool Volunteers Needed to Deliver Meals -- Johnson & Ellis Counties
109. Home School Volunteers Needed to Serve Meals -- Dallas -- The Stewpot
110. Texas Global Education and Cultural Exchange Program
OTHER EVENTS BY DATE
111. Free Organ Recital -- Dallas
112. Greater Plano Area Cotillion -- 2013-2014 events
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FEATURED ARTICLE
What is HEART of Texas?
-- Anne Gebhart, Regional Director, HEART of Texas
With so many of our new subscribers also being new to the homeschooling world and the "alphabet soup" of homeschool organizations, we thought it would be a good idea to give you a brief introduction to what HEART of Texas is.
HEART of Texas is a private, 501(c)3 non-profit regional homeschooling organization serving homeschool families and support group leaders in the North Texas area. Our mission is to provide leadership, information, training, and educational support for the families and support group leaders in our regional service area, and to be a point of connection between people and resources.
We publish a free biweekly enewsletter (such as the one you are reading now) that is chock-full of events and activities going on all across the region. We also host a variety of regional events such as our annual HEART of Texas Regional College Night which hosts nearly 100 public and private universities & colleges under one roof; our Regional Home School Expo where families can learn about how to get started homeschooling and visit with various organizations that wish to offer classes or other resources to homeschoolers; informational meetings where new homeschoolers can find out about homeschooling and what it involves; our annual Nuts & Bolts Conference where parents can learn more in-depth how to homeschool from Kindergarten through High School and Beyond; and other special events directed at homeschool families when we see an opportunity to coordinate an event that will be beneficial.
We also have a ministry to homeschool leaders. We offer a leader training conference for support group leaders and their boards, Leader Round Table discussions with leaders in various areas to help us gain feedback for how we can better serve their groups, as well as leader appreciation events just to tell our leaders, "thank you for all you do to serve homeschoolers." We couldn't do what we do if it weren't for the many leaders throughout North Texas giving their time and expertise to help other families.
HEART of Texas also partners with businesses and organizations who wish to provide their services to the homeschooling community, and we pass along those partner benefits to our member-supporter families.
We represent homeschooling to community leaders around North Texas, and speak at various community events to help others understand what homeschooling is and find ways that we can work together. We also work with other homeschool organizations such as Texas Home School Coalition, the state advocacy organization for homeschooling in Texas, to find ways that we can better serve North Texas families.
Every day, HEART of Texas receives phone calls and emails from families looking for help with how to get started, find support groups and other resources, and learn how to educate their children at home in a way that is best for their family. We come alongside those families and guide them to the resources they need. These requests for support have become more and more frequent as families are choosing, at ever-increasing rates, to educate their children at home. This is, indeed, an exciting time to be homeschooling, and we are excited to be able to play a part in helping to launch the next generation of homeschool families.
HEART of Texas has developed an extensive database of homeschool groups and resources located in North Texas, and part of our mission in serving the North Texas region is to help families get what they need to be successful as they endeavor to teach and train their children. If you are a support group leader or if you are an organization wishing to reach out to homeschool families, we want to help these families find you! If you are a family looking for a support group, classes, or resources, contact us so we can help you get connected.
HEART of Texas was co-founded by Dave & Anne Gebhart. We are a homeschool family just like you, currently homeschooling 5 of our 6 children who range in age from 22 years down to age 4. We have been in the homeschooling trenches for the past 18 years, and Lord willing, we will be homeschooling for many years to come. We love what the Lord has done for our family through homeschooling, and we love sharing that vision with others. If you'd like to read about our homeschooling journey and why we decided to homeschool, click to read the article published in THSC's Review Magazine: "Live and Learn: What Homeschooling Has Taught Us." We hope it will be an encouragement to you if you are considering the idea of homeschooling your own children.
We also have an amazing board of directors who serve with us, and each of them also have a desire to serve homeschool families and help them be successful.
In short, our heart is to build relationships. Our motive is to serve people. Our agenda is Proverbs 3:27.
If you share this same desire to serve others, we would love to have you as part of our organization. Please consider volunteering with us and please contact us if you are interested.
Thank you for allowing us the privilege to serve you.
Anne Gebhart, is the regional director of HEART of Texas, and co-founder with Dave, her husband of 24 years. They have homeschooled their 6 children for over 18 years. For more information about HEART of Texas, or to subscribe to their FREE newsletter of activities, events, and field trip ideas, visit heartoftex.org.
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FEATURED ARTICLE
Ministry Letter to Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
When it comes to homeschooling, there are two things you absolutely need to know:
1) Your rights; and 2) the Texas Home School Coalition.
About a month ago a HEART of Texas member family sought information about how to withdraw their daughter from the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. The family followed the withdrawal procedures recommended by THSC and the TEA. While the procedure is a legally straightforward one, the school attempted to force the family to make an in-person visit to the school, creating undue hassle for the family.
Fortunately, the parents not only knew their rights, but they knew to contact THSC to help them through this issue. THSC President Tim Lambert assisted the family immediately by writing a letter to the school clarifying the law and urging school officials to remove the child from the rolls immediately to avoid legal action against the school and district.
To read a copy of the letter to the school click here.
Join THSC today. Your membership will go a long way to helping Texas homeschoolers maintain their freedom.
If you are a member of HEART of Texas, you can enjoy a $20 discount on THSC's annual membership, and qualify
for all the member benefits of HEART of Texas as well, including discounts with our vast array of partners, discounted admission to our
events, live phone assistance from veteran homeschoolers, and access to our resources for high school transcripts and college preparation.
To learn more about HEART of Texas membership, click here.
To learn more about how to get started homeschooling, click here.
Tim Lambert is the president of the Texas Home School Coalition, the state advocacy organization whose purpose is to help protect home school freedoms. For more information about THSC, please visit www.thsc.org.
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No Greater Joy Ministries Offering FREE Magazines to Support Groups and Home School Families!
Mike & Debi Pearl of No Greater Joy Ministries would love to send your home school group FREE magazines! They have set aside some extra copies just for your group to pass out at your monthly meeting. To request copies for families in your group, please email Debi Pearl with the number of magazines you need, and where to mail them.
Or, if your family would like to get your own FREE subscription, visit their site and sign up for their
magazine.
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NEST Family Learning Offering Special Discount to Our Readers
NEST Family Learning has partnered with HEART of Texas to offer a special discount to readers of our newsletter!
Simply visit this link to start shopping and begin enjoying your savings today! Use coupon code "HEART" when placing your order.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
1. LIBRARY PROGRAMS AT NORTH TEXAS LIBRARIES
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: 2424 Forest Ridge Drive
Bedford, TX 76021
817-952-2373
Contact: Carrie Glinderman
Spring 2015 Dates
FEB 12, 19, 26 -- MATH HOMEWORK HELP 7TH - 12TH GRADES
6pm - 8pm
7th-12th grade math homework help taught by Marsha Davidson/HEBisd Math Teacher. Registration is not required - first come first served program.
Location: Teen Room
MARCH 1 -- SUESS FESTIVAL
1pm - 4pm
A free family fun event sponsored by the Bedford Library Friends. Registration is not required for this free event.
Location: Meeting Room (North & South)
TUESDAYS -- Sprouts Story Time
(for the more active child)
Time: 10 a.m.–10:20 a.m.
TUESDAYS -- Story Book Club
(for the child who is ready to be a sitter and listener)
Time: 11 a.m.–11:25 a.m.
THURSDAYS -- Peapods Story Time
(for babies 2 years and under and their caregiver.)
Registration is required for this program.
For More Information: Contact Kids Help Desk at 817-952-2373
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FORT WORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
CENTRAL LIBRARY BRANCH
Location: 500 W. 3rd St
817-871-7701
DIAMOND HILL/JARVIS
Location: NE 35th Street
817-624-7331
EAST BERRY LIBRARY
Location: 4300 E. Berry St.
817-536-1945
EAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
Location: 6301 Bridge St.
817-871-6436
MEADOWBROOK LIBRARY
Location: 2800 Stark St.
817-451-0916
NORTHSIDE LIBRARY
Location: 601 Park Street
817-626-8241
NORTHWEST BRANCH
Location: 6228 Crystal Lake Dr
817-392-5420
RIDGLEA LIBRARY
Location: 3628 Bernie Anderson Drive
817-737-6619
RIVERSIDE LIBRARY:
Location: 2913 Yucca Avenue
817-838-6931
SHAMBLEE LIBRARY
Location: 959 East Rosedale St.
817-871-6621
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY
Location: 4001 Library Ln.
817-782-9853
SUMMERGLEN LIBRARY
Location: 4205 Basswood Blvd.
817-232-0478
WEDGWOOD LIBRARY
Location: 3816 Kimberly Ln.
817-292-3368
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HURST PUBLIC LIBRARY
Location: 901 Precinct Line Road
Hurst, TX 76053
817-788-7300
Contact: Click Here to email
For Kids--Birth through Elementary
Chapter Chats
Who: 3rd-6th graders
When: 2nd Tuesdays
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Do you love books? Do you enjoy talking about them with others? Here’s your chance! Share your views with other kids who have read what you have. Interested parents are welcome, too.
Puppet People
Who: 4th-8th graders
When: Wednesdays
Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Calling Puppet People—old and new! Would you like to try your hand—or two—at puppetry? Now’s your chance! We’ll be working on shows for kids this summer. Call 817-788-7302 to register.
Babygarten
Who: Children birth-18 months and an accompanying caregiver
When: Saturdays
Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Babygarten is an educational curriculum involving songs, rhymes and activities that help babies with language acquisition and preliteracy skills. Space is limited, so please register at 817-788-7302.
Bedtime Stories
Who: For all ages
When: Tuesdays
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Wear your pajamas and slippers and come for some stories and fun that might (or might not!) make you ready for bed!
Teen Zone --7th through 12th graders
Anime Club
Who: For 7th-12th graders
When: 1st Thursdays
Time: 6-8 p.m.
If you enjoy anime—watching it and talking about it—this is the place for you! Come to the Teen Zone with other teens that love anime, just for fun!
Teen Night
Who: For 7th-12th graders
When: 2nd Thursdays
Time: 7 p.m.
Can’t wait to share your thoughts on some popular books? Join together in the Teen Zone to voice your opinions!
TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS -- Story Time for ages 3-6
Time: 10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS -- Toddler Time for ages 1-3
Time: 10 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
MONDAYS -- Chess Club (elementary ages and up)
Time: 4 p.m.–5 p.m.
To put your collection on exhibit at the Hurst Library: Contact the Information Specialist to fill out a form with your contact information and a description of your collection. To be considered, personal collections must meet the Library display criteria.
Live Homework Help (online tutoring)
Hurst Public Library now offers Live Homework Help
Subjects: math, science, social studies, and English
Time: 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Cost: Free - must have a Hurst Library Card
How To Access: Visit www.hurst.lib.tx.us
From a library computer, or from your home PC or Mac
Spanish-speaking tutors are available to help students in math and science.
All sessions are confidential and monitored for quality and safety.
For More Information: Call Youth Services at 817-788-7302 or www.hurst.lib.tx.us
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LEWISVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Location: 1197 W. Main Street, Lewisville, 75067
972-219-3577
Contact: Click Here to email or call 972-547-7319
Spring 2015 Dates TBA
FEBRUARY 15 -- In the Spirit of Harriet Tubman with Hester J. Moore
3pm
For all ages
Join us as we celebrate the important contributions of Harriet Tubman, brought to life through stories and songs.
MARCH 9; APRIL 13; MAY 11 (2nd Mondays) - Family Craft Night
7pm
For all ages
FEBRUARY 22; MARCH 22; APRIL 26; MAY 24 (4th Sunday) - LegoMania
2pm
For all ages
THURSDAYS -- Prime Explorations (grades K-2)
4pm
S.T.E.A.M.-based classes incorporating age-appropriate science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
Current session runs through May 2; No class on April 16
**Space is limited. Free tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Youth Services desk 30 minutes before the start of each class.
MARCH 4; APRIL 1 (1st Wed) - Discovery Club (Grades 3-5)
4pm
S.T.E.A.M.-based classes incorporating age-appropriate science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
**Space is limited. Free tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Youth Services desk 30 minutes before the start of each class.
FEBRUARY 16; MARCH 13; APRIL 3 -- Interactive Movie Matinees (Grades K-5)
3pm
Join us for movie showings that encourage singing, playing, and games!
MARCH 9 -- Spring Break Activities (Grades K-5)
3pm
Get Crafty!
MARCH 13 -- Game Time (board games + Nintendo Wii) (Grades K-5)
Wednesday, March 11 @ 3:00 pm
FEB 10; MAR 10; APR 14; MAY 12 (2nd Tues) -- Teen Pinterest Craft Club (Grades 6-12)
5pm
Each month we’ll make a totally awesome craft we’ve found on Pinterest.
APRIL 30 - All About the Books (Grades 6-12)
6:30pm
Let’s talk books! Chat with others about what you're reading and enjoy book-related games and crafts.
MARCH 25 - Job Seekers Workshop (Grades 9-12)
4:30pm
If you’re a teen looking for a summer job, don’t miss this chance to get tips on ways to make your application stand out from the pack.
We look forward to seeing you at the library!
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McKINNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
Location: 101 E. Hunt Street
McKinney, TX 75069
972-547-READ
Contact: Click Here to email or call 972-547-7319
Program Calender: Click Here
Preschool Programs: For children from birth through entering Kindergarten. Tickets will be handed out for all preschool programs beginning at 10am
STORYTIMES
Fun with Baby: 6-17 mos & caregiver.
When: Tuesdays
Time: 10:15am
Hold My Hand: 18mos-3 yr & caregiver
When: Tuesdays
Time: 10:15am
On My Own: 3-5 yr olds
When: Tuesdays
Time: 11am
MUSIC & MOVEMENT
18 mos-3 yrs old: child and caregiver
When: Mondays
Time: 10:15am
3 through 5 year olds: Independent child
When: Mondays
Time: 11am
FAMILY STORY TIME
For caregiveres and children of all ages
When: Wednesdays
Time: 6:30pm
SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS
Details: For children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Animal Kingdoms: Learn about different areas of the world and the animals who live there.
Time: 3:30-4:15pm
When: Jan 15: Super Heroes; Feb 12: Artists
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ROCKWALL COUNTY LIBRARY
Location: 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane
Rockwall, TX 75087
972-204-7700
Contact: Click Here to email
Registration required for programs: Click here to register
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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
Preschoolers DayCare StoryShare
MONDAYS & TUESDAYS
Time: 10:30 a.m. in the Storyroom
Friends share stories, songs, and books with childcare groups.
Please email or call to register
ReadAloud Crowd
WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Time: 10:30 a.m. 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 p.m. – 5 p.m. 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”
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ARLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS
The Southeast Branch of the Arlington Library is starting a program called: “Homeschool Thursdays”. Being held every other Thursday from 1:30pm to 3:00 and will include science projects, books, crafts, poetry and more.
(Events are free)
Event Dates: TBA
For More Information: Contact Here
Finding Your Own Voice (Junior High) 6 week session
Location: George W Hawkes Central Library
Details: Led by local, award-winning poet and the DFW National Youth Poetry Slams founder Mike Guinn. Junior High students will build an appreciation for the art of poetry and develop creative performance skills through SLAM (Spoken Language Arts Method) poetry
For More Information and to Register: Click Here
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2. BOOK IT! READING PROGRAM
MAY 1, 2015 -- Enrollment Opens for Home School Students
Who Can Participate: Children in grades K-6.
The Book It! Reading Program is sponsored by Pizza Hut and runs from October 1 through March 31 each school year. It is available for children in grades kindergarten through sixth grade.
The reading program allows the children to earn free personal pan pizzas for meeting their reading goals.
Important Note: Support groups may not register families for the program. Each home school family will need to enroll individually to be able to participate, for their children in grades K-6th grade. They must not be attending another educational facility.
For Detailed Program Information: Click Here
To Enroll Your Homeschool: Click Here (Enrollment opens in May 1, 2014)
Book It! Hotline: 1-800-426-6548
Hotline hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT (Monday through Friday)
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3. BRAUMS BOOK BUDDY PROGRAM
The Braum's Book Buddy program gives children the opportunity to read for delicious prizes from Braum's! This program is open to home school families!
Who Can Participate: Children in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.
Program Runs: September through end of school year.
Reward: Each child can earn up to six Braum's treats throughout the year including Single Dip Sundaes, Single Dip Ice Cream Cones and more! The best part...it costs nothing to participate in Braum's Book Buddy reading program. We're happy to offer this program to elementary schools and home schools absolutely free! At Braum's, we want to promote a positive attitude in children for a lifetime love of reading.
How does Book Buddy work?
Teachers distribute Braum's Book Buddy booklets to their students and then monitor book reading by placing a Book Buddy sticker in the student's booklet for each book read. When a student has read six books, the teacher rewards the student with a coupon for a free treat from Braum's!
To Enroll:
Send us a written request for enrollment information on school letterhead to:
Braum's Book Buddy Reading Program
PO Box 25429
OKC, OK 73125
Upon receipt of your written request (and upon meeting criteria) we will add your school to our mailing list and your school will automatically receive information on the program each year. Braum's Book Buddy program is a great way to encourage children to read and earn prizes at the same time!
For More Information: Click Here
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SIX FLAGS READ TO SUCCEED
Read to Succeed is an exciting program that encourages students in grades K through 6 to read for fun. Students who complete six hours of recreational reading earn free tickets to Six Flags! The program is available to teachers and schools at no cost to participate, and it's a great way to motivate kids to read.
To register for Read To Succeed for the 2014-2015 school year, please click the Registration link below. Even if you participated last year, you will need to register again for the new school year. Click here to register.
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4. BEST ROBOTICS
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 a glimpse of the teaser video for this year's competition: Click Here
For Rules: Click Here
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5. FIRST LEGO LEAGUE: 2015 FLL WORLD CLASS CHALLENGE
Challenge Release: Click here for more information about the 2015 FLL WORLD CLASS Challenge
If you are interested in coaching or being involved next year:
visit the website to learn more.
About the 2015 Challenge: We’re not talking trash – we’re cleaning it up! In the 2015 FIRST® LEGO® League TRASH TREKSM Challenge, 290,000 children ages 9 to 16* from over 80 countries will explore the fascinating world of trash. From collection, to sorting, to smart production and reuse, there is more to your trash than meets the eye. Join FIRST LEGO League teams on a Trash Trek to discover the hidden (or not so hidden) world of trash!
FIRST LEGO League (FLL®) challenges kids to think like scientists and engineers. During the TRASH TREKSM season, teams will choose and solve a real-world trash problem in the Project. They will also build, test, and program an autonomous robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS® technology to solve a set of missions in the Robot Game. Throughout their experience, teams will operate under FLL’s signature set of Core Values, celebrating discovery, teamwork, and Gracious Professionalism®.
- See more at: http://www.firstlegoleague.org/challenge/2015trashtrek#sthash.lfo2nw30.dpuf
Core Values of FLL:
The FLL Core Values are among the fundamental elements that distinguish FLL from other programs of its kind. By embracing the Core Values, participants learn that friendly competition and mutual gain are not separate goals, and that helping one another is the foundation of teamwork.
* We are a team.
* We do the work to find solutions with guidance from our coaches and mentors.
* We honor the spirit of friendly competition.
* What we discover is more important than what we win.
* We share our experiences with others.
* We display Gracious Professionalism and "Coopertition" in everything we do.
* We have fun.
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6. TEXAS STATE FISH-ART CONTEST
ENTRIES DUE MARCH 31 (ongoing annual contest)
The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is the official host for the Texas State-Fish Art Contest sponsored by Wildlife Forever. All Texas entries in the annual contest are to be sent to TFFC for judging. Winning Texas entries will be forwarded to Wildlife Forever to compete for national best of show and art of conservation stamp honors.
About the Contest: The State-Fish Art Contest is part of a conservation education program designed to spark the imaginations of students while providing valuable lessons about fish and the importance of conserving Texas' aquatic resources. We also offer you the choice to use our free lesson plan.
Who Can Participate: All Texas students in grades K through 12. Four winners from each state will be selected, one winner per grade group (K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12), for a total of 200 winners nationwide.
Prizes: All contestants will receive a certificate of participation. Four winners from each state will be selected, one winner per grade group (K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12), for a total of 200 winners nationwide. Participants will compete within their own state and grade category regardless of species submitted. Winning designs will be displayed at the Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Expo in the summer following the contest deadline. All winning designs will be displayed on the State-Fish Art website.
The Art of Conservation Stamp Award: Each year Wildlife Forever will select one design (based on specific criteria) from all the entries for an attractive fish stamp.
How to Enter: Students must create an illustration of the Texas state fish or one of the other state fishes (see list of official fish) and write a composition on its behavior, habitat and conservation. Texas students are encouraged, but not required, to depict the Texas state fish, the Guadalupe bass. Texas entries are judged only against other Texas entries no matter what fish is depicted.
For Rules, Prizes and Other Details: Click Here
For More Information: Click Here
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7. NORTH TEXAS REGIONAL NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK FUTURE CITY COMPETITION FOR 6-8TH GRADERS
The North Texas Regional Competition is open to all public, private, parochial and home school 7th and 8th grade classes. Teams must be willing to make the trip to Arlington to present their designs. The Competition offers students a hands-on way to build their math and science skills and learn about engineering by solving the real-world problems in designing cities of the future.
Program Timeline: Click Here
Through the program, students will:
* Work as a team under the guidance of a teacher and a technical professional,
* Use a popular award-winning computer game, SimCity, to design a logical model of a future city,
* Realize their design with a physical scale model built with recycled materials,
* Research and write an essay on an assigned engineering topic,
* Communicate their design to a panel of judges in a public presentation, and
* See firsthand how engineers turn ideas into reality.
Nominal Cost: $25 per school for registration, and we provide the software.
Registration is by school. Schools may have more than one team competing.
Schools are limited to spending no more than $100 per team on the model and presentation, combined.
Upon receipt of registration and fee, you will receive:
• One copy of SimCity (for either Windows or Mac operating systems)
• The Teacher-Mentor Handbook - more than 150 pages of basic rules and information on the competition, lists of resources, ideas on how to incorporate the program into the curriculum, and hints for teachers
• A tutorial CD
• Specific rules and schedules for the North Texas regional competition
• Posters
Teams: 3 students, 1 teacher-sponsor, 1 engineer-mentor.
The program employs a team-based approach. All members of the team have an important role that is necessary for the completion of the project.
Benefit: The winning team gets a trip to Washington, DC to compete in the national finals.
Details: TBA
To Register: Click Here
To Download Brochure: Click Here
For More Information: Click Here to send email or visit http://www.dfwfuturecity.org
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8. USA MATHEMATICAL TALENT SEARCH
The USA Mathematical Talent Search (USAMTS) is a FREE mathematics competition open to all United States middle and high school students.
The USAMTS allows students a full month to work out their solutions. Carefully written justifications are required for each problem. The problems range in difficulty from being within the reach of most high school students to challenging the best students in the nation. Students may use any materials - books, calculators, computers - but all the work must be their own. The USAMTS is run on the honor system - it is an individual competition, whose competitive role is very secondary. (Although we do give prizes.)
The USAMTS consists of three rounds, with each round featuring five problems. Each round of problems is published at least four weeks before solutions are due.
Student solutions to the USAMTS problems are graded by mathematicians and comments are returned to the students. Our goal is to help all students: develop problem solving skills, improve their technical writing abilities, and mature mathematically. We wish to foster not only insight, ingenuity and creativity, but also the virtue of perseverance, which is equally essential in scientific endeavors.
The USAMTS is one of the ways to enter the process of selecting the USA Mathematical Olympiad team, which participates in the International Mathematical Olympiad. The USAMTS score necessary to qualify for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) is set by the American Mathematics Competitions (which run the AIME) and varies from year to year. Students who score well on the USAMTS after the first three rounds are invited to take the AIME, the second step in the process of selecting the USA Mathematical Olympiad Team. With permission, USAMTS participant's names and addresses are provided to colleges, universities, and employers for recruitment purposes.
To view Solutions for each round of the USAMTS: Click Here
Rules governing the USAMTS: Click Here
Rules for submitting solutions: Click Here
Submissions that do not follow these guidelines may be rejected.
To Register: Click Here
(If you have already registered in a past year, you do not need to register again.)
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9. IGNITING CREATIVE ENERGY CONTEST FOR K-12
About the Challenge: Igniting Creative Energy (ICE) is a national student contest promoting creativity and environmental stewardship. ICE is unique in the realm of student contests due to a commitment to allowing rather than restricting. Entries in the contest range from poetry, videos, essays, 3D models, games to anything else a student may be able to imagine and create.
Rules of Eligibility: (subject to change)
• No purchase necessary. This is a competition of skill.
•Entries must be postmarked
• The Challenge is open to all students in grades K-12 in the U.S. and Canada. Void in Quebec.
• Entries must be submitted individually with the exception of group projects.
• Group projects may be submitted, however each individual in the group must submit his/her own entry form and written explanation and will be judged independently. All prizes will be awarded to individuals.
• Entries must relate to the theme "Igniting Creative Energy".
• Entries must be the student's original work.
• Entries must be complete, legible and include required signatures.
• Students may enter multiple projects in any creative form within the following limits:
• Documentation or written entries (500 words or 3 page limit).
• Audio or Music (3 minute limit).
• Media or electronic (10 minute limit). Videos in VHS or DVD format only.
• All entries must include a written explanation (not to exceed one page) describing how the entry relates to the theme. (see judging criteria below)
• Entries must be accompanied by the official Igniting Creative Energy entry form (click here).
• Entry forms must include signatures of the student and parent or legal guardian.
• Employees of Johnson Controls, Inc. and the National Energy Foundation and their immediate families, household members and dependents may participate, but are not eligible for prizes.
• The Challenge is open to all students K-12, however only students enrolled in accredited public and private schools are eligible for the grand prize.
• State winners will be selected from each state that has a minimum of 25 entries
Can home school students enter? Yes. All students K-12 are invited to enter. However, home school students are not eligible for the grand prize.
Awards and Other Details: TBA
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10. TEXAS BEEF LEADERS OF TOMORROW CONTEST
DECEMBER 1, 2014 – Contest Registration Deadline
(This is an annual contest)
Who Can Participate:
Any student, aged 17-20 (not over 20 by Sept 1 of the contest year), who is enthusiastic about the beef industry is eligible to compete. The four individuals with the highest combined scores are selected to join the team.
To be eligible to compete, contestants must complete the following:
1) One Media Interview: local, state, or national print, radio or television media
2) One Consumer Promotion: such as in-store demonstrations and health fairs
3) One Youth Presentation: made to elementary age youth. If it is not possible to make the presentation in the classroom, after school programs or youth organizations such as 4-H, YMCA or scouts groups may be used.
Awards: The top four winners of the TBLT contest will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship. In addition, the winners receive industry and media training, travel opportunities across Texas, invaluable experience and exposure in the beef industry. The high point winner will represent Texas in the National Beef Ambassador Competition which affords more opportunities for prizes and scholarships. Expenses to the National Beef Ambassador Competition will be funded by the Texas Beef Checkoff.
Contestants compete in four categories:
1) Media Interview – The contestant will participate in a mock media interview. The interviewer will have pre-determined questions to ask each contestant with the option to ask follow-up questions in order to extrapolate additional knowledge or clarify a point. A panel of judges will observe the interaction for: knowledge, articulation, poise and the contestant’s ability to “Tell the Beef Production Story” and present the industry in a positive light. Scoring will be done by the judges only. The contestants should be well versed in all areas of beef production and the beef industry relating to consumers. Questions will be taken from the website www.explorebeef.org; however, special attention should be paid to all current industry issues.
2) Consumer Promotion – A mock consumer promotion event will be set up for the contestants. Each contestant will be provided with a “sample” to serve as well as beef industry production and nutrition literature and recipes. Scripted “Consumers” will approach the table to take the sample. They will ask questions to test the contestant’s knowledge, capacity to perform in the field and ability to present beef in a positive light. A panel of judges will observe and score each contestant on their ability to educate the consumer and provide the consumers with the appropriate information to answer their questions.
3) Youth Presentation – On competition day contestants will submit a report to represent the presentation made to youth. The report must contain the following items:
1. A lesson plan
2. An overall written report detailing your presentation and the response of your students.
3. A Teachers Evaluation form (provided)
4. Four pictures of you presenting to students
5. Examples of any items used in presentations may be included in two additional photos.
This report will be evaluated at the competition by two judges. Contestants will not be present at the evaluation nor will they be required to make a youth presentation at the competition. Reports and all materials contained in them become the property of the Texas CattleWomen.
4) Issues Response – Contestants will be provided with a recently published news article regarding the beef industry. Each contestant will compose a brief (150 words or less) response to the article. The judges will score the contestants on their ability to respond to an industry article by thoughtfully answering questions, identifying misinformation and listing positive consumer information.
For Contest Information, Rules & Forms: Click Here
For More Information: Click Here to Email
Contest hosted by Texas CattleWomen and sponsored by the Beef Checkoff
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11. CITY OF FORT WORTH YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD
In recent years, there has been a growing trend to involve youth in local government. The Fort Worth City Council believes that the voices of young people are important. To facilitate that, the Council has approved a new Youth Advisory Board for the City of Fort Worth. The Youth Advisory Board will advise the City Council on issues regarding the youth in the City of Fort Worth. A brief summary of the Youth Advisory Board follows.
Who May Apply: High school age students who are between the ages of 14-18 and who reside in Fort Worth may submit an application for consideration for appointment to the advisory board.
Purpose:
The Youth Advisory Board shall:
• act in an advisory capacity to the Fort Worth City Council;
• study youth issues important to the community;
• encourage youth to become actively involved in matters pertaining to the community; and,
• act as a source of information and education on issues important to youth.
Members:
The Youth Advisory Board shall be composed of 27 members who will meet bi-monthly.
Activities:
To be determined by the Youth Advisory Board, following the direction of City Council.
For More Information: Click Here to Email
Community Relations Department, School and Youth Outreach
1000 Throckmorton, Fort Worth, TX 76102
817.392.8444 817.392.7529 (fax)
For an application: http://www.heartoftex.org/downloads/downloads.html
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12. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TEEN COURT
Teen Court benefits both youth and community by providing an alternative method of adjudicating juvenile offenders and allowing teen volunteers to learn about the judicial system, while documenting Community Service hours.
Who Can Volunteer: Full time students ages 13-18 who are in PUBLIC, PRIVATE OR HOME SCHOOLS.
Volunteers may serve as jurors for our Teen Court sessions, or once trained, can act as a defense attorney or prosecutor in our Teen Court trials.
Teen Defendants are held responsible for their behavior while giving them the opportunity to participate in and become knowledgeable about the judicial system. Juvenile Offenders "pay" for their offense(s) by performing community service and participating in Teen Court. Volunteer teen attorneys present offender's cases to a jury of their peers.
Upon successful completion of the program, offender's cases are dismissed and do not appear on their permanent records. Teen Court alleviates the strain on the regular court system, besides giving juvenile offenders a second chance. The program also provides youths in the area a chance to participate in the judicial process.
Location: North Richland Hills Teen Court
6720 N.E. Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Tx 76180
817-427-6705
To Volunteer: Click Here to email
For More Information: Click Here
You may also come to Teen Court on any night Teen Court is in session to observe, prior to signing up to be a volunteer.
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13. HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD TEEN COURT
The Hurst-Euless-Bedford Teen Court is a program that allows juveniles with Class C misdemeanor offenses an alternative to the criminal justice system. Offenders' cases are presented to a jury of their peers by volunteer teen attorneys. Teen jury members assign community services sentences, and upon completion of the program the offenders' case(s) are dismissed and removed from their record.
HEB Teen Court is currently open for both ADULT AND TEEN VOLUNTEERS! Adult volunteers can serve as Jury or Master Jury Monitors. Teens can serve as clerks, bailiffs, and attorneys. Teen Court is held on various Monday evenings, usually twice a month. If you have a few hours you can spare on a Monday evening, come volunteer with HEB Teen Court.
There are many great benefits for teen volunteers such as earning community service hours for school (National Honor Society, CAS, International Baccalaureate), your college resume, and for scholarship opportunities. For more information contact Mindy Eichorst in Teen Court at the number or email below.
Location: HEB Teen Court
2000 Forest Ridge Drive
Bedford, TX 76021
817-952-2468
To Volunteer: Click Here to email
For More Information: Click Here
You may also come to Teen Court on any night Teen Court is in session to observe, prior to signing up to be a volunteer.
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14. CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION
District 24
Congressman Kenny Marchant, U.S. House of Representative, would like to give each graduating senior, who resides in the 24th District of Texas, a certificate of Special Congressional Recognition.
The certificates will be printed with the name of the senior and will be signed by the Congressman.
The completed certificates will then be mailed directly to the senior’s home address.
If interested, please call 972-556-0162 or Click Here to send an email with the name of the graduating high school senior, the date of graduation and the senior’s home address to.
Address:
Congressman Kenny Marchant
9901 E. Valley Ranch Parkway, Ste. 3035
Irving, Texas 75063
To find out if your Congressman has a similar program, please contact your representative:
To Locate Your Representatives:
www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/
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15. ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ART COMPETITION
"An Artistic Discovery" is the annual nationwide Congressional High School Art Competition initiated by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Each Congressional District may host its own competition, and since the competition was first launched in 1982, hundreds of thousands of students have participated in over 5000 locally conducted contests.
24th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2015 ART COMPETITION
The winning student from each district will have his or her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol complex for one year! Additionally, the winner will be provided airfare and lodging for two to visit Washington, DC where he or she will be recognized among the other winners from across the country.
Every contestant will have his or her artwork digitally displayed on the Congressional website and receive a special certificate of recognition. A group of 5 finalist will be invited to a special ceremony where the winner will be announced. The 4 runner-ups will receive a special consolation prize of showcasing their artwork in North Texas gallery.
Who Can Participate: All high school students living in the 24th Congressional District, including homeschoolers.
DEADLINE: APRIL 13TH, 2015
For More Information or to Enter: click here
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16. CENTER FOR HOME EDUCATION - WATAUGA
Center for Home Education provides, located in Watauga, provides the best in curriculum, classes and classical theatre.
Enrichment Classes
See our website for details about these and other classes, and call 817-281-2293 or visit the store to register.
Location:
5733 Watauga Road
Watauga TX 76148
817-281-2293
(Between 377 and Rufe Snow in Northeast Fort Worth, Texas)
Website: http://centerforhomeeducation.com/
Discount: Center for Home Education is offering HEART of Texas members a 10% discount off all new and used curriculum and tickets to our student theatre performances, with a current Heart of Texas family membership card.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: http://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
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17. CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS RESOURCE CENTER IN ROWLETT
Christian Educators Resource Center has a full line-up of electives for the elementary student through the high school student!
Discount: CERC is offering HEART of Texas members a 15% discount on any in-stock items. You must present your current HEART of Texas Family I.D. card to qualify for the discount.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: http://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
Location: Christian Educators Resource Center
4501 Rowlett Rd., Suite 105
Rowlett, TX 75088
Contact: 972-475-4138
http://www.cerconline.org
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18. CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ALLIANCE OF TEXAS
Enrichment Days is a fun, exciting, and educational learning group that meets six times each semester at a local church.
Classes vary each semester based on the interests of the individual teachers. You can view a sample class schedule on our website at www.c-h-a-t.org . The classes offered that semester will not necessarily be offered again, but this will acquaint you with the kinds of classes available.
You must be a member family in the Christian Homeschool Alliance of Texas to participate. Membership is $30 per year. New member families can join mid-year for $15.
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19. E.A. YOUNG ACADEMY -- North Richland Hills
E.A. Young Academy is offering summer programs and enrichment classes to home school students.
Location:
8521 Davis Blvd
N. Richland Hills, TX 76182
For More Information: Click Here
Discount: E.A. Young Academy is offering HEART of Texas members (with a valid ID Card) a
$45 discount off each Ignit Summer program Intensive. Members will also receive discounts off
enrichment classes as they are developed.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: http://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
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20. EASTFIELD COLLEGE
For Class Registration or Other Information: 972-860-7113
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21. HOME EDUCATORS RESOURCE ENRICHMENT CLASSES
The Home Educators Resource sells a large array of new and used books and curriculum, plus they offer classes and other resources to homeschool families.
For Class Descriptions, Fees and Other Information: Click Here
Classes Offered:
Art
Science
English
Foreign Language
Girls Gymnastics
Guitar Lessons
History
Math
Physical Education
Robotics
World View
Location:
1288 W. Main Street Suite 203
Lewisville, TX 75067
972-956-8320
Website: http://homeeducatorsresource.com/
Discount: Home Educators Resource is offering 10% off new and used books to HEART of Texas family members. Plus, members will still earn punches on their HER Buyer's Card.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: http://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
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22. HOMESCHOOLERS EAST CO-OP CLASSES -- EAST DALLAS
Classes Offered:
Mock Trial I (Grades 1-3)
Mock Trial II (Grades 4-6)
Model United Nations (Grades 9-12)
Youth and Government I (Grades 6-8)
Youth and Government II (Grades 9-12)
Ballroom Dancing (Grades 4-6)
Readers’ Theater I (Grades 1-3)
Readers’ Theater II (Grades 4-6)
Contact For More Information: Click Here to send an email
Location: The Summit Church
4101 East Park Blvd.
Plano, TX 75074
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24. JOY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY IN DECATUR
For more information on the JOY Christian Academy and the home school enrichment courses we offer, please go to www.joyca.org.
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25. MATTHEW ROAD ACADEMY
An affordable Christian university model school, we offer academic and elective courses from Kinder to Highschool. Pick and choose courses from Art to English Composition to Algebra and more! Limited spots available in each course.
Please check out our website for more information: http://matthewroad.org/#/schools/matthew-road-academy
Or call Candice McClellin, 469-261-3779, MR Academy Registrar
Matthew Road Academy opens registration March 1st for the 2013-2014 school year.
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26. MORNING GLORY ACADEMY
Morning Glory Academy (MGA) is a classical Christian school located in the Keller area. MGA uses a college-style schedule of classes, offering classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students study at home according to their family's schedule the other days of the week.
Contact: Grammar School Director Susan Riddle, 817-706-9888 (k-5th).
Upper School Director Leslie Kent, 817-905-3861 (6th-12th).
To Register: Click Here to email
For more information: http://www.themga.org/
Location: Morning Glory Academy -- The Mount Church: 860 Keller-Smithfield Rd. Keller, TX 76248
MGA: Your Home . . . Our School . . . Perfect Fit.
Discount: HEART of Texas Members receive a discount on tuition at MGA!
See http://www.heartoftex.org/partners/ for more details.
To learn more about HEART of Texas membership: http://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
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27. TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL MATH CLASSES
FOR HOME SCHOOLERS
SE Campus 2100 SE Pkwy Arlington TX (Off 20 and New York)
MW Classes
Algebra II MW 1-230
Geometry MW 230-4
Friday
College Algebra 9-12
Trig 12-3
Cost: $173 including software.
For more info contact:
Maurine Amend
mdamend@tx.rr.com
maurine.amend@tccd.edu
972-660-8414
cell: 972-743-9179
Cost: $173 for class and software.
For more info contact:
Maurine Amend
mdamend@tx.rr.com
maurine.amend@tccd.edu
972-660-8414
First come first serve
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28. THEO IN PLANO OFFERING CLASSES FOR HOMESCHOOLERS
Located in Plano, THEO’s 20 Christian, talented teachers—most homeschool moms—offer a myriad of classes for 6-12th grade home educated students. Testing is also available.
Discount: THEO is offering HEART of Texas family members with valid ID cards 20% off their regular application fee.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: http://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
For Complete List of Available Classes or More Information: www.THEOsonline.org
Location: 1301 Custer Road, Suite 703
Plano, TX 75075
214-282-6936
For Questions: Click Here to email
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29. QUO VADIS EDUCATORS
"Serving the Home-School Community"
Classes held in Garland, TX
To Learn More: click here to email or 972.271.0673.
For More Information: www.quovad2000.org
Discount: HEART of Texas Members (with a valid, current HEART of Texas Family ID card) receive $5/month off tuition all year (up to 9 months per student per school year) AND Children's Theater Workshop Half-Price Tuition ($45 value, limit one discount per workshop) See http://www.heartoftex.org/partners/ for more details.
To learn more about HEART of Texas membership: www.heartoftex.org
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30. VINE ACADEMY -- McKINNEY
The Vine Academy seeks to assist home school parents by providing classes for middle and high schol students. Classes meet once a week, with the student completing homework during the week. All classes taught from a Christian perspective.
For More Information: Click Here
Discount: HEART of Texas Members (with a valid, current HEART of Texas Family ID card) receive $5/month off tuition all year. See http://www.heartoftex.org/partners/ for more details.
To learn more about HEART of Texas membership: www.heartoftex.org
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31. GEMS GIRLS CLUB
APRIL 1 -- SPRING VISITOR DAY
1:30pm-3pm
(RSVP by March 31)
Registration for the Spring is now closed, but you are invited to the Spring Visitor Day April 1st from 1:30pm - 3pm.
Details: Our
GEMS club welcomes interested girls of the ages 6 - 13 to come and
experience GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior)! We are a
mentoring ministry just for girls led by moms with a heart for guiding
and training in godliness. We meet twice a month during the
school year at an Allen church, on Wednesdays from 1:30 - 3:00.
Our club meetings include worship time all together in a large group
and then small group time with age-appropriate groups.
Our club
meetings are fun and dynamic and include various types of activities to
learn about Jesus and serving others. To find out more about GEMS
in general, visit their national ministry website at www.gemsgc.org .
GEMS members can have membership in any local Christian home school
organization to attend.
To RSVP: Email Here
To find out more about
GEMS: Click
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32. LIBRARY USED BOOK SALES IN NORTH TEXAS
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.
To advertise your library book sale in our newsletter, please contact us by email.
WICHITA FALLS -- FEB 7; MAR 7; APR 4; MAY 2
Time: Mon: Noon-6pm; Thu: 10am-2pm; Sat: Noon-5pm
Location: Wichita Falls Public Library
600 11th St
940-767-0868 x248
Books: 3,000 books; .50-$2; Half-price sale on most books 1st Sat of each month
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FARMERS BRANCH -- FEB 27 - MAR 1
Time: Fri: 10am-8pm; Sat: 10am-8pm; Sun: Noon-6pm
Location: C-FP Council PTA
2427 Carrick Street
(East of Interstate 35E and South of Valley View Lane)
Books: 25,000 books; DVDs; CDs; & Audiobooks; $1 paperbacks; $2 hardbacks
Sunday - Box of Books Sale: $12 per box or 50cent paperbacks.
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ARLINGTON -- MARCH 18-22
Time: Thurs: 4pm-7pm; Fri: 9am-5pm; Sat: 9am-5pm; Sun: 11am-4pm
Location: Meadowbrook Recreation Center
1400 Dugan Street (Meadowbrook Park)
Books: Over 50,000 items; 50cent paperbacks; $1 hardcover; Sun: half price day
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WICHITA FALLS -- MARCH 26-28, 2015
Time: Fri & Sat: 9am-8pm
Preview Thurs: 5pm-8pm ($5 admission fee)
Location: Midwestern State University
Sikes Lake Center
3410 Taft Blvd
(Behind Redwine Student Wellness Center on Midwestern Parkway)
940-766-1954
Books: 100,000 books; 50 cent paperbacks; $1 hardcovers; credit cards accepted
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BURLESON -- APR 24-25
Time: Fri: 10am-6pm; Sat: 10am-4pm
Location: Burleson Public Library
248 S. W. Johnson Ave
817-295-6131 x264
Books: 5,000 books; 10cents to $2
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33. CENTER FOR HOME EDUCATION
Center for Home Education in Action, located in Watauga, provides the best in curriculum, classes and classical theatre.
Location:
5733 Watauga Road
Watauga TX 76148
817-281-2293
(Between 377 and Rufe Snow in Northeast Fort Worth, Texas)
Website: http://www.centerforhomeeducation.com/
Discount: Center for Home Education is offering HEART of Texas members a 10% discount off all new and used curriculum and tickets to our student theatre performances, with a valid Heart of Texas family membership card.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: http://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
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34. HOME EDUCATORS RESOURCE
The Home Educators Resource sells a large array of new and used books and curriculum, plus they offer classes and other resources to homeschool families.
Visit them at their Location:
401 E. Church St
Lewisville, TX 75057
972-956-8320
Website: http://homeeducatorsresource.com/
Discount: Home Educators Resource is offering 10% off new and used books to HEART of Texas family members. Plus, members will still earn punches on their HER Buyer's Card.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: http://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
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35. CAMPS AT CAMP TONKAWA
Camp Tonkawa is an Outdoor Learning Center, where we teach nature through hands on experiences. Located outside of Collinsville, TX, on a 35 acre tract of land certified as a wildlife refuge.
FEBRUARY 2015
7 -- Horsemanship Day Camp
This class is for all of you who wish they had a horse. You will get a general overview of the responsibilities of having a pet of this size. Wear your old blue jeans and boots, if you happen to have them. You will get a chance to do some basic riding. Make sure to bring suncreen and drinking water for sunny days.
17 -- Primitive Survival Day Camp (2)
Empower yourself and your family with the skills to Survive. It should not be a struggle if you know your skills and have the right mind set. We make it fun, teaching you with hands on learning, the skills that will keep you alive. This day camp series will cover information that we learned and have been trained to teach, from the Tom Brown Primitive Survival School.
21 -- Bow Drill Workshop
This class is about teaching you how to find the wood and then construct your own Fire By Friction Kit that will be yours to take home but more importantly you will gain the knowledge to do it yourself. Then we will teach you how to use your constructed kit, to produce an ember that will light your fire. You will need to have a sharpened knife that is a comfortable size for you to work with. We do sell some for $25. For those of you who have attended our Primitive Survival Skills Camp 1, who already have a Bow Drill made but need more help and more instructions on your technique, we are offering you a reduced rate, $25 if you bring your own Kits.
MARCH 2015
7-8 -- Finding Your Way in the Wild
Have you ever wanted to get off a trail in the woods and just wander but was afraid of getting lost? Could you do it if you had a compass? How would you like to learn many techniques that will allow you to wander free from the fear of being lost? This class will teach how to navigate in the wild (off the beaten trail), using a compass along with other useful techniques. We will teach you basic orienteering skills, which will be put to use later in the day when the class goes through an orienteering course.
11 -- Horsemanship Day Camp
This class is for all of you who wish they had a horse. You will get a general overview of the responsibilities of having a pet of this size. Wear your old blue jeans and boots, if you happen to have them. You will get a chance to do some basic riding. Make sure to bring suncreen and drinking water for sunny days.
14-15 -- Basic Camping Skills
For those of you who want to camp but don't feel quite confident enough to go out on your own, this class will put you at ease in the outdoors for a camping adventure. With supervised guidance, you will easily learn how to use the equipment needed for basic camping, safe fire starting skills and cooking. We'll make sure you not only learn outdoor skills but have fun!!
14-15 -- Primitive Survival Skills Class 1
At any time, anywhere, things can go wrong and you might find yourself in a survival situation. You can survive 3 minutes without oxygen, 3 hours without shelter, 3 days without water, and 3 weeks without food. To stay alive, you must find or build a shelter, obtain safe drinking water, start a fire and gather food. This class will teach you how to build a simple shelter using natural materials, start a fire without matches, and find safe drinking water. (Gathering food will be taught in the Primitive Survival Skills Class 2.) It is also nice to know how to signal for help and aide rescuers in finding you. This class is open to all who are responsible enough to handle sharp tools on their own.
18 -- Nature Awareness Day Camp - Spring Has Sprung
Once a month, come for a Fun Day of Outdoor Learning about the plants and animals in your own backyard in the North Texas area. Let your children become comfortable and knowledgeable in their own environment.
21-22 -- Backpacking Camp
21-22 -- Primitive Living Skills - Through the Seasons Series - Spring
So you’ve taken Primitive Survival Skills, learned and practiced the Survival Sacred Order and loved it. Haven’t had enough? Wanting to take it to the next level? Then this is the camp for you! In this series of camps, we will cover extended skills, which go beyond mere survival to living comfortably with nature and the Earth. These are advanced courses dealing with intense work/study, covering seasonal topics and projects. These skills would also be useful if you just wanted to live more closely to the earth on a day to day basis, appreciating the earth and all it's bountiful gifts it has to offer. One just has to learn to "see" and then have the knowledge to use in a caretaker manner what nature provides for us all.
24 -- Primitive Survival Day Camp (3)
Empower yourself and your family with the skills to Survive. It should not be a struggle if you know your skills and have the right mind set. We make it fun, teaching you with hands on learning, the skills that will keep you alive. This day camp series will cover information that we learned and have been trained to teach, from the Tom Brown Primitive Survival School.
For More Information: 940-440-8382 or Click Here to email
Discount: Camp Tonkawa is offering HEART of Texas members a 10% discount for HEART of Texas members with a valid family ID card. Offer not valid in conjunction with semester discount rates for Nature Awareness Camps.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: http://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
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36. DALLAS ARBORETUM EVENTS
No matter the time of year, the Arboretum is always in bloom. Both spring and fall feature wild bursts of color. Summer does nothing to diminish the bloom of the Arboretum plantings, which thrive on the warmth of Dallas' summer months. And, because of Dallas' temperate winter temperature, the arboretum is even in blooming the middle of winter.
$5 Admission THROUGH FEBRUARY 27
Tickets must be purchased at Ticket Booth at main gate. Does not include parking.
For General Garden Admission Only.
BOGO Wednesdays
Buy One Get One Free admission during festivals. Valid for general garden admission only. Limit one per customer. Not valid the week of Spring Break, March 9-13.
Hours: Open Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Admission:
$15 for adults
$12 for seniors (65+)
$10 for children (ages 3-12)
Free for children under 3 years
Senior Citizen Thursday Discount: Seniors get in for just $5 with photo ID and can receive 20% discount at gift shop.
Onsite parking:
$10 per vehicle ($8 if purchased online)
Offsite parking is available at selected locations during peak visitation. Shuttle busses transport guests directly to the Arboretum ticket booth.
Discount tickets are available for groups of 20 or more.
Advance registration is needed.
For Group Sales Information: Click Here
Located:
8525 Garland Road
Dallas, TX 75219
214-515-6500
http://www.dallasarboretum.org
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37. FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER AND REFUGE PROGRAMS
Location: 9601 Fossil Ridge Road
Fort Worth, TX 76135
Located on the northwest side of Fort Worth, four miles west of I-820 on Jacksboro Hwy (TX Hwy 199), just inside the city limits of Fort Worth.
Admission: $5 ages 13+; $2 ages 3-12; under 3 free; $3 Seniors (65+)
$1 discount per person with military ID-Active/Retired
For More Information: 817-392-7410
Refuge Hours: 8am-5pm daily
Hardwicke Interpretive Center: 9am-4:30pm daily
Monthly Programs
SATURDAYS, Naturalist-Led Hikes
10am-Noon
Cost: FREE (with paid admission).
Join a naturalist for a leisurely hike on the trails of the FWNC&R. Hikes feature current natural history events such as blooming wildflowers, commonly seen insects, birds, other animals and current projects on the Refuge. Bring water and dress for the weather. MAXIMUM 15 participants. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
WEDNESDAYS, Story-Time
9:30am-10am
Cost: FREE (with paid admission).
Listen to a story, touch some biofacts, and meet an animal! Story time is aimed at ages 5 and under, and is a time for parents to bring their kids to the Nature Center to learn a bit about the flora and fauna found in this area.
There is no maximum number of participants for this program.
THURSDAY & SATURDAYS, Natural Guard Volunteer
9am-Noon
Cost: Free
Individuals can help keep the Nature Center beautiful by volunteering for the Natural Guard. Volunteers assist Refuge staff in trail maintenance, brush clearing, bridge building and much more. Please call 817-392-7410 for information on projects and meeting places.
February Programs
FEB 14 -- Animal Picnic
1-2pm & 3-4pm
Cost: FREE (with paid admission)
Animals, like people, prefer certain foods over others. For instance a prairie dog doesn’t eat mice, just like a
skunk is not likely to eat acorns. Why is that? Join us as we take a short hike and ‘find our animals’ along the trail and then set up a picnic lunch for them with their favorite food. This program is designed for children ages 3 - 5 and their adult companions.
FEB 15 -- Greer Island Hike
1 - 3:30pm
Cost: FREE (with paid admission)
Join us in exploring the history of the Nature Center where it all began. Learn more about the flora and fauna
this forested island holds as we hike along the 1.5-mile trail of Greer Island. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Meet at Greer Island Parking Lot.
FEB 22 -- A Walk in the Woods
1:30-3:30pm
Cost: FREE (with paid admission)
Have you ever walked in the woods and seen what's really there? The wonders of nature are right in front
of your eyes if you take time to look closely and explore. The woods can change daily, depending on the time of day and the season. Join us for a leisurely hike as we experience the sights and sounds of nature in winter. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
FEB 28 -- Riverbottom Hike
1 - 3pm
Cost: FREE (with paid admission)
Late winter is a great time to experience this trail. Winter ducks and woodland birds live along this stretch of
the river. Look for signs of beaver and deer that come to drink at the rivers edge. Bring water and dress for the weather
March Programs
MAR 1 -- Animal Meet & Greet
1-3pm
Cost: FREE (with paid admission)
The Nature Center has an assortment of wild ambassadors at the Nature Center which are used for
onsite and offsite programs. Stop by and learn a bit more about these animals, look at some artifacts and get a chance to see them up close. This program is for visitors of all ages. Come-And-Go program
MAR 7 -- Ancient Forest Walk
1:30-4:30pm
Cost: FREE (with paid admission)
The Nature Center & Refuge is recognized as a National Natural Landmark by the U.S. Department of the
Interior for our first-growth post oak forest that contains trees over 250 years old. Come on a leisurely walk on the Cross Timbers Trail with a staff naturalist through a grove of these ancient oaks that were designated as Heritage Trees in 2009 by the City of Fort Worth’s Forestry division. Bring water and dress for the weather. Pre-registration required. Meet at the Cross Timbers
MAR 14 -- Hummingbird Workshop
9:30am-3:30pm
Cost: FREE (with paid admission)
Texas Parks and Wildlife's coordinator of the Texas Hummingbird Roundup and Texas
Wildscapes programs. Mark will share detailed information about these tiny jewels of the skies including ID tips for all hummer species found in Texas with special emphasis on those most likely to be seen in the DFW area. He will also introduce gardening for hummingbirds with ways to provide for their habitat needs and discuss the statewide Hummingbird Roundup program with a report on the 2014 Roundup results to date. This class is approved for Master Naturalist Advanced Training hours. Bring lunch.
Pre-registration required.
MAR 15 -- Wild Plum Adventure
1:30-3:30pm
Cost: FREE (with paid admission)
This trail is famous for its early flowering Mexican Plums. With a little bit of luck you may see the
beautiful banks of white fragrant blossoms. Viewing returning migratory birds should also be part of this early spring hike. Bring water and dress for the weather.
MAR 22 -- What's Blooming
1:30-3:30pm
Cost: FREE (with paid admission)
It might appear quiet and uneventful in early spring, but things are moving and hustling to get ready. Join
as we hike the Refuge in search of early blooming wildflowers, migratory birds, and hatching insects. Discover on your own if spring is here yet.
MAR 28 -- Reptiles Emerging
1 & 2pm
Cost: FREE (with paid admission)
During the winter months, reptiles are out of sight, out of mind. Now as spring draws near, we will start to
see them come out as the temperatures warm up. Join us as we discuss reptile behavior and the changes they go through each season. You will have an opportunity to meet some of our wild ambassadors.
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38. FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDENS PROGRAMS
YEAR ROUND -- Green Thumb Club
Little Diggers -- Age 4 by class date
Green Thumb Club Juniors -- Grades K-2
Green Thumb Club -- Grades 3-5
Details: Green Thumb Club provides children the opportunity to learn more about the natural world around them. We use the Fort Worth Botanic Garden as a living laboratory for students to explore topics such as native plant studies, pollination, tree structure, climate change, and more.
MARCH 10 -- Spring Break Fun! -- 10am to Noon
Registration required: 817-392-5534
For more information: Click here
Family Drop-In Program
Come-and-go craft time for all ages, and all supplies are furnished. We meet throughout the Garden. Find out some Garden history from our Garden educator and tour the area with your family! Bring a picnic for afterwards.
6pm-7pm
APRIL 16 -- Pom Pom Birds
MAY 14 -- Dreamcatcher
JUNE 18 -- Birdhouses
For More Info: Click Here
Family Discovery Program
Program is for children ages 4 and up.
Free to the public.
Two children per caregiver please.
No registration required.
11am-Noon
APRIL 8 -- Seeds
MAY 5 -- How's the Weather?
JUNE 10 -- Nature Painting
For More Info: Click Here
For more information about the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens: call 817-871-7686
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39. FORT WORTH ZOO HOME SCHOOL CLASSES
2015 Classes
Time: 8:45am-10:45am
Cost: $25/student Ages 6-12; $50/student Ages 13-15
Includes snack, Interactive Lab (For Ages 13-15), live animal presentation,
and admission to the Zoo on class day.
Class Schedule: See listing below for monthly class themes
To Register or For More Information: Click Here
Location: Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76110
Ages 6-8: Home Sweet Home
From nests high in the trees to tunnels underground, animals have homes just like people do. Classes will compare Zoo animal homes to human homes. Each student will learn grade-appropriate information based upon Texas Department of Education standards for science, math, and English language arts.
Feb 10 & 24 -- World of Primates
March 3 & 17 -- African Savannah and Asian Falls
Apr 14 & 28 -- Texas Wild! & Penguins
May 12 & 26-- Raptor Canyon & Great Barrier Reef
Ages 9-12: The Great Migrators
All organisms participate in relationships with organisms of different species in their ecosystems. Some relationships benefit the organisms and are essential for both species to survive. Others are detrimental to one organism, but critical for the other organism and still essential to the interdependence of species within the ecosystem. We will learn about the different forms of symbiosis with grade-appropriate information based upon Texas Department of Education standards for Science, Math, and English and Language Arts.
Feb 10 & 24 -- Ocean Migrators
Mar 3 & 17 -- Feathered Migrators
Apr 14 & 28 -- Fur Migrators
May 12 & 26 -- Migration Super Animals (record breaking journeys)
Ages 13-15: Conservation and You
Why is conservation important? Conservation is the act of preserving, guarding, or protecting nature. Classes will focus on different areas of conservation. Children ages 13 to 15 will do research, class activities and discover what it means to conserve. Each student will learn grade-appropriate information based upon Texas Department of Education standards for science, math, and English language arts. Students will also learn how to use GPS units and other methods of research.
Feb 24 -- Apex Predators
Mar 17 -- History of Conservation
Apr 28 -- Endangered Species
May 26 -- Careers in Conservation
TEXAS NATURE TRADERS
Details: Located in Texas Wild! near the wishing well, the Zoo’s newest building is the home base for many Texas-based education programs, primarily the Zoo’s latest offering, Texas Nature Traders. This formalized program encourages kids (age 3 and older) to explore the outdoors and bring to the building fossils, rocks, bones, plants and other artifacts in exchange for points. Traders can redeem points (or save them for future use) for items in the Nature Trader inventory. Texas Nature Traders operates seven days a week, opening at 11 a.m. and closing one hour before the Zoo closes. Stop by to look around, ask questions and become a nature trader!
SAFARI SAM
Details: Sam is a fictional character that the Zoo has created to teach wildlife biology and conservation lessons to students, mostly 3rd through 5th grade. Sam posts a “brain teaser” every Monday, the brain teaser answer on Tuesday, a “spotlight” blog on Wednesday (usually telling a specific animal’s conservation story), teacher resource on Thursday and occasionally an applicable video on Friday. Safari Sam is busy!
Safari Sam's “Nature Finders Contest”
Get kids outside on a nature journaling activity!
For more information: click here
Visit Safari Sam's Blog at: Click Here
Discount: The Fort Worth Zoo is offering HEART of Texas members (with a valid ID card) a free Ft. Worth drawstring backpack when they register for Zoo Home School Classes.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: http://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
MARCH 26 -- Home School Day at Fort Worth Zoo
Registration Opens February 13, 2015
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40. FOSSIL RIM HOME SCHOOL CLASSES AND EVENTS
HOME SCHOOL CLASSES/EVENTS
FEB 16 -- Fun with Natural Dyes
Time: 10am-3pm
Cost: $28/participant
We will meet some colorful creepy crawlies – arachnids (spiders, scorpions and such), insects, snakes and more. Many are helpful; a few are deadly; all are beautiful! We will meet live members from each category – but none of the deadly ones! One Texas insect is the star of an amazing story told in A Perfect Red by Amy Greenfield. We will find this insect in the wild, learn all about it and the dye made from it, then have some fun dyeing!
To Register: 245.897.2960.
FEB 23 -- Wolves: Friend or Foe?
Time: 10am-3pm
Cost: $28/participant
The relationship between man and wolf has been a rocky one! We have made pendulum swings from trying our best to wipe them of the face of the earth… to trying to save them at all costs. Discover the habits and history of this exceptional animal, and observe some of our resident wolves – potentially three species! For homeschoolers age 7 and up.
To Register: 245.897.2960.
MAR 2 -- Cheetahs!
Time: 10am-3pm
Cost: $28/participant
This amazing cat is designed for maximum speed! That comes with great advantages, as well as some disadvantages. They can sure move, but toward what kind of future is this species speeding? Come learn about, see and fall in love with our amazing cats!
To Register: 245.897.2960.
For more information about homeschool events, click here
In addition to their scheduled homeschool events, Fossil Rim offers their faculty, teachers, and curriculum for privately-scheduled events. For more information, please click here or call 254-897-2960 and ask for the Homeschool coordinator.
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41. HAVEN'S HORSES HORSEMANSHIP & OUTDOOR EDUCATION CLASSES AT CHRIST'S HAVEN
Christ's Haven is offering homeschoolers Christian Horsemanship and Outdoor Education programs at their facility in Keller, Texas. The classes will be held during the day, while their foster children are at school.
Monday–Fridays at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m.
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.; Mondays at 4 p.m.
Christian Horsemanship
Ages 4-18
Cost: $25/child
Class Length: 1 hour, 15 min.
Details: Spiritual Values are incorporated into each Horsemanship Lesson through group devotions and activities. It's more than a basic riding lesson! Christian Horsemanship unites children and inspires them to grow in the areas of Horsemanship Skills (grooming, saddling, feeding, groundwork, riding and horse anatomy); Spiritual and Personal Growth, and Communication Skills.
Outdoor Adventure
Ages 7-14
Cost: $20/class
Course Length: 1 hour, 15 min.
Details: Teaches children about God's creation in an outdoor spiritual setting. Activities include: day hikes, fishing, flying kites, and much more! Outdoor Adventure classes focus on: Science in the Outdoors, Servant Leadership, Self Expression, Self Reflection and Silent Retreats.
Group rates available. Please call for details.
Location: 4150 Keller-Haslet Road
Keller, TX 76248
For More Information: 817-925-1982 or click here to email
Discount: Haven's Horses is offering HEART of Texas members (with a valid Family ID card) 50% off their first ride! You must show your card to be eligible for this discount!
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: http://heartoftex.org/resources/membership
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42. THE HEARD MUSEUM–HOMESCHOOL CLASSES
These Homeschool Classes will introduce your student to the Natural Sciences. Students will experience learning through classroom activities, outdoor field investigations, laboratory science, small group activities and take-home study packets. Each course curriculum is developed by the Heard Museum's education staff who strive to recognize and meet the needs of home school families. All curricula are based on current scientific theory.
Please note: You will need to submit a medical record form including immunization history to be able to participate in their programs.
Click here for information
For more information: Click Here to send an email
972-562-5566 x237
Location: One Nature Place
McKinney, TX 75069
www.heardmuseum.org
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43. HERITAGE FARMSTEAD MUSEUM -- PLANO
The Museum Grounds are Open Year-Round (Except Mondays and Holidays)
Tuesday–Sunday 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Preschool Programs:
Fun on the Farm: Ages 18 months – 5yrs
Time: 10:30am-Noon
Cost: $11 for 1 Adult/1 Child Combo; $6 additional child; $3 additional adult
Registration Required
To Register and for More Information: 972-881-0140.
FEB 27 -- Fun on the Farm: Everyone is Different
Each and every one of us is different and special. Learn about the ways we are different just like with farm animals are different from each other. Children learn through a story and a unique activity, enjoy a fun craft project and have a wagon ride. Fee includes one parent and one child. Ages 2-5.
Registration Deadline is Feb 25: Register Here
MAR 6 -- Fun on the Farm: Dr. Seuss's the Lorax
Celebrate Read Across America and Dr. Seuss's birthday with the Lorax story and activities. Children learn through a story and a unique activity, enjoy a fun craft project and have a wagon ride. Fee includes one parent and one child. Ages 2-5.
Registration Deadline is Mar 4: Register Here
MAR 20 -- Fun on the Farm: Changing Weather
Find out about the changing weather and the seasons. Children learn through a story and a unique activity, enjoy a fun craft project and have a wagon ride. Fee includes one parent and one child. Ages 2-5.
Registration Deadline is Mar 18: Register Here
Docent-Led Tours
Time: 1:30 p.m. Tues-Sun. (one tour daily)
Tour begins on the front porch. Includes Farrell-Wilson house, outbuildings, and grounds.
Admission: $5 Adults; $3.50 Children 5 & up, Students, and Seniors (65+);
Children 4 and under are free; Museum members free
Docent will collect admission fees before the tour begins.
Self-Guided Grounds Tours
Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Tues–Sun
Tour the grounds only. No access to the Farrell-Wilson house or outbuildings.
Grounds guide available.
Admission: $2 per person
Children 4 and under are free; Museum members free.
Group Tours
Time: Each program lasts about 1 1/2 hours
Available by appointment only.
Cost: $5/child; $3/adult chaperones
Depending on the size of the group, up to two teachers can attend free of charge
Tour Themes:
Farmer Duck (PreK- 3) -- Based on the book, "Farmer Duck" by Martin Waddell and Helen Oxenbury. We begin the tour reading aloud to the group. We discuss chores; comparing turn-of-the century chores with modern chores. Feeding chickens, washing dishes in washtubs, and even milking Buttermilk, our incredible milking cow. Each activity teaches a very important lesson.
Tag-Along Tom (Grades 1-4) -- Loosely based on Mark Twain’s, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." Visitors tour the Heritage Farmstead Museum with Tom’s playful character in mind. Children experience the HFM as if it were the farm young Tom grew up on with his Aunt Polly. Children learn of all the chores that were expected of them. Visitors will beat rugs, enter the storm cellar, “whitewash” a garden fence, plant seeds, take a walk to the creek and so much more. They will find jump ropes, beanbags, skipping rocks and a pirate ship along the way.
Blackland Prairie Tour (Grades 2-5) -- The tour is led by volunteer docents and includes the historic Farrell Wilson House as well as the complete 4 acre site. Visitors experience and interpret life on the Blackland Prairie with a series of “hands-on” activities which could include beating rugs, feeding chickens, milking our Incredible Milking Cow, washing clothes, and visiting a turn of the century school house to scrutinize replica artifacts.
Sarah Plain and Tall (Grades 3-5) -- The tour captures the theme of Patricia MacLachlan’s wonderful story about a widowed Midwestern farmer with two children who places a newspaper ad for a wife. A woman from Maine named Sarah answers the ad. The widower and his children are worried she will miss her home too much and leave them. In the end Sarah convinces them that while she would always miss her old home, she would miss them more. Visitors experience the HFM as if it were the farm where Caleb and Anna are living somewhere on the Kansas Prairie. Children try charcoal or pencil drawing, see and discuss different modes of transportation, visit the ram barn and learn about farm animals upclose; take a walk down to Pitman Creek; play turn of the century games and visit the replica turn-of-the century school house.
For More Information: Call 972-881-0140
FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH -- Scout Tours
REQUIRE ADVANCE RESERVATIONS -- Call the Farmstead office to reserve a date.
Tours are booked on a first come first served basis
Cost: Pricing has been revised. Contact the Farmstead office for more information.
(No siblings under 4 years old)
Tours must be PREPAID.
Scouts will receive a patch from the Farmstead.
For Registration and Other Information: 972-881-0140 or Click Here
Location: Heritage Farmstead Museum
1900 West 15th Street
Plano, TX
Discount: Heritage Farmstead Museum is offering HEART of Texas members a $1 off the adult regular admission price (up to 4 people) and .50 cents off child's regular admission, good for either the 1:30 p.m. Historic Farrell-Wilson house tour or for the following special events: Harvest Festival, Lantern Light, Spring Festival.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: http://heartoftex.org/resources/membership
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44. LEWISVILLE LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING AREA
February Events
FEB 7 – Night Hike – 6:00-8:00 pm Night Hike. Registration required. Details here.
FEB 14 – Bird Walk – 7:30-10:00 am Bird Walk. No registration required. Click here to email for details.
FEB 14 – Nature Walk – 10:00-11:30 am Nature Walk. No registration required. Details here.
FEB 14 – Gather Around Our Campfire – 6:00-8:00 pm – Gather Around Our Campfire. Registration required. Details here.
FEB 21 – Log House Open House – 12:30-3:00 pm – Log House Open House. No registration required. Click here to email for details.
FEB 21 – Stars on the Prairie – 6:30-8:30 pm – Stars on the Prairie. Registration required. Details here.
March Events: TBA
HOMESCHOOL NATURAL SCIENCE CLASSES: To Be Announced
Classes are for students K-8th grade.
Time: 10am-1pm
Cost: $12 per class, or enroll your child in four classes for $40
Details: Students in each class will participate in hands-on outdoor activities related to the day's theme. Parents may choose to attend with their students, or may drop the student off after submitting a medical release form.
Younger siblings are welcome, but must be supervised by a parent during class time.
Each student should bring a water bottle and sack lunch and wear closed-toe shoes with long pants.
Registration Required: 972-219-3930 or click here to email
Hours of Operation:
Winter Hours (Nov 1-Mar 1): Fri, Sat, & Sun: 7am-5pm
Summer Hours (Mar 2-Oct 31): Fri, Sat, & Sun: 7am-7pm
Entrance Fees:
$5 person; Children 5 and under FREE
Cash payments only; Prescheduled groups can pay by check or cash.
Annual Passes: $30/Individual; $60/Family
Discount: HEART of Texas members (with valid ID card) receive $1 per child discount on home school science classes.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
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45. NASH FARM -- GRAPEVINE TX
Nash Farm, circa 1859, is the oldest operating farmstead in Tarrant County. Through interpretive programs, events and exhibits, Nash Farm educates the community about the heritage and importance of the Grapevine Prairie and Grapevine’s pivotal role in the development of North Texas.
UPCOMING EVENTS
FEB 14 -- Bread Making Workshop
Time: 10am-12pm
Admission: $15/person
Details: Have fun making bread dough from scratch in the 19th century kitchen and see the wood-burning stove in action. Registration is required and all participants must be 16 years or older. Space is limited, contact Nash Farm to register today!
FEB 20 -- Frugal Farm Wife
Time: 9am-4pm
Admission: $3/person
Details: Visit Nash Farm and experience stepping into a 19th century home while witnessing the domestic duties of a farm family. Guests have the opportunity to see costumed interpreters performing seasonal chores using tools and techniques of the period, such as sewing, spinning, weaving, dying, cooking, washing, ironing laundry, cleaning, gardening, harvesting, preserving, making candles or other household examples.
This open-house setting allows guests to discuss the activities with the interpreters and involvement may be encouraged when possible. Following your visit to the farmhouse, you may visit the farm grounds to complete your experience. Registration is required, but walk-in registration is also encouraged. Participants of all ages may attend.
FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE FARM
MAR 6: Urban Homesteading
Time: 10am-12pm
Cost: Tickets $3 per person
Details: Experience urban homesteading techniques that you may incorporate into your lives today. Registration is required. Participants of all ages may attend.
To Purchase Tickets Online: Click Here
Farmhouse on the Grape Vine Prairie
MAR 7: Homesteading
Time: 10am-12pm
Cost: $3/person
Details: – See the type of food, clothes, homes and home furnishings that were available to homesteaders. The event will also feature a new activity called "Brims and Bonnets," where participants will have the opportunity to make their own cap or bonnet. Those that have purchased an annual pass and received their new straw hat or cotton bonnet will also be encouraged to wear those at this and future events. Chapter references will include Little House in the Big Woods, "Sugar Snow" and "Going to Town" and On the Banks of Plum Creek, "House in the Ground." This monthly series is designed for 3rd-7th grade students, but all ages are welcome. Space is limited.
To Purchase Tickets Online: Click Here
MAR 14: Farmhand Recruitment Drive
Time: 10am-12pm
Begin taking part in farm fun and historic preservation by becoming a Nash Farmhand during their volunteer recruitment drive. Current volunteers will be on hand to demonstrate and discuss areas that you can also become involved in at Nash Farm. Bring a picnic and enjoy the atmosphere. Registration is not required and participants of all ages are encouraged. Volunteers must be 16 years or older.
Location: 626 Ball Street, Grapevine, TX 76051
Contact: 817-410-3185
MAR 14: Tales at Twilight
Time: 7pm-9pm
Cost: Free
Details: Bring a chair or blanket to spread out and listen to stories presented by the Tarrant Area Guild of Storytellers. Registration is not required and participants of all ages are encouraged.
Location: 626 Ball Street, Grapevine, TX 76051
Contact: 817-410-3185
Mar 28: Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Cost: FREE
Details: Come enjoy a family-fun Easter egg hunt at Nash Farm. Sponsored by the Grapevine Parks and Recreation Department. Hunts are age specific so be sure to visit www.GrapevineTexas.gov for more details.
Apr 18: Spring into Nash
Time: 10am-2pm
Cost: FREE (some activities require a fee)
Details: Celebrate spring with this family friendly event! Activities include heritage toys, kitchen gardening, cotton planting, farm animals, wagon rides, wood carving demonstrations, jump rope making, wood stove cooking and blacksmith demonstrations.
Registration is not required and all ages are encouraged to attend.
Coupons can be purchased for activities that require a fee. Concessions are also available.
May 9: Preserving the Present Canning
Time: 10am-Noon
Cost: $15/person
Details: Preserving food was a key element to survival on the Grape Vine Prairie. Learn the basic methods of canning during this workshop. Registration is required. All participants must be 16 years or older.
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46. OLIVER NATURE PARK-- MANSFIELD TX
Located at the intersection of two ecoregions: the eastern Cross Timbers and the northern Blackland Prairies. The 80 acres of the park contains several different ecosystems such forests, prairies, and riparian areas. Each section is unique in plant and animal life. Each animal and plant is adapted to a certain area of the park. Look for other examples of these kinds of adaptations along approximately 1 mile of trails.
HOMESCHOOL NATURE WALK WITH A NATURALIST
Cost: $5 per child
Time: 10-11am
FEBRUARY 18
MARCH 5
MARCH 25
For More Information and to Register: Click Here (Click on "Nature Education Programs")
Location: 1650 Matlock Road, Mansfield, Texas
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47. RIDE WITH PRIDE
Ride With Pride, Inc. Horsemanship School in Southlake specializes in teaching students ages 3 and older how to care for and ride a horse safely. Ride With Pride, Inc. has been in operation since 1980. They offer Western & English lessons, and their instructors are certified with the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA).
For Enrollment Information: Click here to send an email or 817-481-2893
Discount: Ride with Pride is offering HEART of Texas members (with a current HEART of Texas Family ID card) a 10% discount on tuition.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
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48. SHARKAROSA WILDLIFE RANCH
Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch sits on 126 breathtaking acres near Lake Ray Roberts in Denton County, Texas. Our mission is to provide the North Texas community with the opportunity to experience rare and endangered exotic wildlife in a unique and personal setting. What better way to learn about conservation than by seeing it up close and hands on?
Open to the Public Days are every Saturday March through November. All other events require an advanced reservation. We offer educational park offers field trips, private tours, open to the public Saturdays and rental for events large and small! Group camping, bucket train rides & dining area help make Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch your next wild adventure!
WILD HOMESCHOOL DAY
Date: TBD
Time: 10am-5pm
Cost: $5 per attendee
Pre-registration Required!: Click Here or call: 940-686-4600
Open to the Public Days
Saturdays and Sundays -- Mar 7 - Nov 29
Time: 10 a.m. (last tour begins at 4)
Admission: $12/ages 13+; $9.50/ages 3-12 and Seniors 65+; children 2 and under are free
INCLUDES:–Meet & Greet with our Education Animals (kangaroos, monkeys, lemurs & more) *Animals available for meet and greet vary with the season and off-site events schedule*
–Safari Wagon ride through exotic pastures to see camels, zebra, buffalo & more
–Kids Bucket Train rides thru 22 acres of “wild” trails!
–Use of pavilion for lunch (you may purchase lunch at our concession stand or bring your own)
Directions: Click Here
Please do not use MapQuest it WILL get you lost!
Please visit the Field Trip page under the "Visitors Guide" section of our web site for details on booking a field trip for your home school group.
For More Information: Click Here
940-686-4600 (main)
940-686-3715 (fax)
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49. TEXAS DISCOVERY GARDENS
Texas Discovery Gardens is a year-round urban oasis located at historic Fair Park. The gardens showcase beautiful native and adapted plants that are grown using sustainable methods that help to protect the environment. The first certified organic public garden in the state, Texas Discovery Gardens offers educational programs and exhibits that teach children and adults how to provide vital habitat for butterflies and other native Texas wildlife, add beauty, conserve water and restore the natural environment in urban areas.
FEB 5 -- Stories & More: A Ladybug's Life by John Himmelman
Time: 11 am
Details: Join our butterflies for story time! We’ll make crafts, read a book, meet special friends and enjoy themed snacks! The programs end with our daily noon butterfly release and are geared for the under-five/stroller crowd. Let's read!
Cost: Adults pay regular admission. Advance: $8/Child 3-11, $6/Member; $3/ Child 1-2,$2/Member. At door: add $2/child.
FEB 7 -- Butterfly House Discovery Tour
Time: 11 am
Details: Join entomologist John Watts for a family friendly guided tour of the Rosine Smith Sammons Butterfly House and Insectarium. The tour is followed by our daily noon butterfly release! Included with admission.
FEB 7 -- Pins & Needles
Time: 1pm-5pm
Details: Entomologist John Watts will lead a half-day beginners-level workshop on how to collect, preserve and mount your own insects for a world class collection. Mount your own butterfly to take home with you! Supplies and snacks included.
Cost: $100. Register in advance.
FEB 14 -- Garden Explorers Walk: Romantic Gardens
Time: 11am
Details: Valentine’s Day is for lovers, a tour of our gardens is one way to share the day with the one you love. We will point out some of the hidden treasures couples can enjoy at Texas Discovery Gardens. It ends in time for the Butterfly Release talk at noon in our conservatory. Included with admission.
Admission: Tour is included w/General admission ($8/adults, $6 for ages 60+, $4 for ages 3-11).
FEB 14 -- Love is in the Air
Time: 6pm-8pm
Details: Stroll through our romantic Butterfly House as the sun sets and release ladybugs with your special someone. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres featuring chocolate covered insects. Our evening ends with Entomologist John Watts’ talk on bug love, or insect reproduction.
Cost: $35 ea. or $50 per couple. Register in advance.
MAR 5 -- Stories and More! And then it's Spring by Julie Fogliano
Time: 11 am
Join our butterflies for story time! We’ll make crafts, read a book, meet special friends and enjoy themed snacks! The programs end with our daily noon butterfly release and are geared for the under-five/stroller crowd. Let's read!
Cost: Adults pay regular admission. $8 ages 3-11 / $6 members $3 ages 1-3 / $2 members At door purchase; $2/child surcharge.
MAR 7 -- Butterfly House Discovery Tour
Time: 11 am
Join entomologist John Watts for a family friendly tour of the Rosine Smith Sammons Butterfly House and Insectarium, followed by our daily noon butterfly release!
Cost: Included with admission.
MAR 7 -- Garden Explorers Walk: Greenhouse Tour
Time: 11 am
Enjoy a behind the scenes tour of our greenhouse. The tour ends in time for the Butterfly Release.
Cost: Included with admission.
MAR 9-13 -- Spring Break Safari Week
Time: 11am-3:30pm, daily
Get your family out of the house and into the gardens during Spring Break. Enjoy discovery-themed activities:
Monarch & Mockingbird Monday
Green in the City Tuesday
Wacky Water Wednesday
Creepy Crawly Thursday
Fur & Flight Friday
For Full Schedule
Cost: Included with admission.
MAR 14 -- Origami with a Twist
Time: 11am - Noon
Origami is an art form with folded paper. Mihoko Ishikawa, educational program coordinator of Japan-America Society of DFW, leads this class on how to manipulate beautiful paper into flowers and butterflies.
Cost: $25. Register in advance.
MAR 28 -- Rainwater Collection Class
Time: 10am-Noon
Cost: Patrick Dickinson with Texas AgriLife Extension Service will share basic water harvesting strategies, how to calculate the amount of water that you can capture, and help you construct a rain barrel to take home.
Cost: $75 Register in advance.
APRIL PROGRAMS
APR 2 -- Stories and More! Rain Song by Lezlie Evans
Time: 11 am
Join our butterflies for story time! We’ll make crafts, read a book, meet special friends and enjoy themed snacks! The programs end with our daily noon butterfly release and are geared for the under-five/stroller crowd. Let's read!
Cost: Adults pay regular admission. $8 ages 3-11 / $6 members $3 ages 1-3 / $2 members At door purchase; $2/child surcharge.
APR 4 -- Butterfly House Discovery Tour
Time: 11 am
Join entomologist John Watts for a family friendly tour of the Rosine Smith Sammons Butterfly House and Insectarium, followed by our daily noon butterfly release!
Cost: Included with admission.
APR 11 -- Butterfly Gardning Workshop
Time: 10am-12:30pm
If you plant it, they will come! Discover how easy it is to garden and attract native butterflies with Horticulture Director Roger Sanderson & Entomologist John Watts. Bring home a starter flat of butterfly host and nectar plants.
Cost: $64 Register in advance.
APR 11 -- Garden Explorers Walk: First Flowers
Time: 11 am
Get out in the garden on this family friendly walk! Search for early spring blooms, and then catch the Butterfly Release talk at noon in our conservatory. Included with admission.
Cost: Included with admission.
APR 25 -- Seed to Table
Time: Noon-2pm
Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables but feel overwhelmed by the thousands of seed packets in the store? We’ll instruct you how to prepare your plot; pick the right seeds; prepare your seeds; plant, care for and pick your produce; and give a timetable for each step!
CostL $25. Register in advance.
Regular Admission & Hours:
$8/adults; $6 seniors (60+); $4 children 3-12yrs; free children under 3yrs.
Each Tuesday: Gardens are open for free (butterfly house admission is regular admission price)
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last ticket to Butterfly House sold at 4:45 p.m.
For More info: 214-428-7476 ext. 341 or Click Here
Location: 3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fair Park.
Fair Park is two miles east of downtown Dallas just south of Interstate 30.
Children's Outdoor Education Programs:
Cost: $5/person; $60 minimum fee per program
Availability: Tuesday–Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
To Make Reservations: 214-428-7476
Gardening for Children:–introduction to gardening and seeds. Students even plant thier own seeds to take back to the classroom. (Grades Pre-K–2)
Butterflies, Bugs & Botany:–Insects and their amazing lives help students inderstand the concepts of adaptation, habitats, and pollination. (Grades 1-8)
Terrarium Worlds:–Your class will build a terrarium (a home for a plant) and see the water cycle, the carbon-oxygen cycle, and the nitrogen cycle in action. (Grades 1-8)
Life in the Compost Bin:–Recycling and decomposition come alive as students see that an ecosystem is powered by a complex web of creatures and energy. (Grades 1-8)
Math in Nature:–Math is seen as a real world tool as students visit diverse garden habitats to record data, such as temperatures, time, and mesurements. (Grades 2-8)
Careers in the Garden:–Explore the various careers that are necessasry to keep the garden beautiful and running, including landscape design and greenhouse management. (Grades 2-8)
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50. TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
ATHENS, TX -- Purtis Creek State Park
Location: Purtis Creek State Park, 14225 FM 316, Eustace, TX 75124
903-425-2332
Things to do: Camping, picnicking, boating, hiking
Upcoming Events:
FEB 14, 28 - Animal Adventures
Time: 2pm-3:30pm
Description: What animals live at Purtis Creek State Park? Learn about these animals and their adventures through exploration, discussion and coloring.Open to the first 20 participants between 5-10 years old.
FEB 14 - Sweethearts Stargazing
Time: 8pm-9:30pm
Description: Bring your sweetheart or come on your own and enjoy learning about and viewing the night sky.
Come out and join us for some basic stargazing to learn about common constellations that can be seen from the northern hemisphere, individual stars and the surface of the moon. You will also learn basics about outdoor lighting that can help protect our threatened Dark Skies. Meet at the Wolfpen Trailhead.
The event is free with paid admission to the park. Weather conditions could impact the location so please contact the Park Headquarters @ 903-425-2332 on the day of the event between the hours of 8-5 to verify status of the program.
Mar 6 - Night Sounds Program
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Description: Listening, learning and identification program of nocturnal species that inhabit the park.
Powerpoint presentation that encourages you to learn identification and habitat information about nocturnal species of insects, animals and birds that inhabit the park. Meet at the Amphitheater behind the camping loop restroom.
Mar 8 - Nature Hike Beaver Slide Trail
Time: 3pm-4pm
Description: Join us for a hike along the Beaver Slide Trail to figure out what makes it so special.
Learn about the land use history and the unique flora / fauna that create an exceptional habitat for the species that populate Purtis Creek State Park. Hike along the trail with park staff to view the area and hopefully have wildlife viewing opportunities. Hike is approximately 1 mile on fairly level ground. Meet at the Beaver Slide Trailhead and wear appropriate clothing for hiking and weather conditions.
Mar 8 - Night Hike Wolfpen Trail
Time: 8pm-9:30pm
Description: Nighttime hike through the forest learning about nocturnal traits and tools to help us adapt after dark. Join park staff on a hike along the Wolfpen Trails after dark. We will play some games and investigate ways to function in the park after dark similar to our local wildlife. Hike is approximately 1 mile on fairly level ground. Bring low beam or small flashlights for safety. Meet at the Wolfpen Trailhead and wear appropriate clothing for a hike and the current weather conditions.
Mar 9 - Pier Fishing With A Ranger
Time: 9am-11am
Description: Mentored fishing opportunity to learn about the bait and tackle many use to catch fish from the piers. Join park staff at the Day Use Fishing Pier for a short course in angler education/ethics and the types of fish stocked in the lake. Then we will setup and fish with the different types of bait and tackle to see what is most successful for the present weather and lake conditions. If we are successful we can learn about proper fish handling, catch and release ethics and or cleaning and cooking best practices. Bring your own fishing gear or try some of ours. Meet at the Day Use Fishing Pier.
Mar 9 - Art In the Park - State Fish-Art Contest
Time: 3pm-4pm
Description: Park staff will provide instructions and supplies for students K-12th Grade to complete entries to the Texas State Fish-Art Contest. The contest is open to any student in public, private or home schools in grades K-12. Students must draw or paint any recognized state fish and write an essay about it. Complete contest details and entry forms will be available at this program or can be found at www.tpwd.texas.gov/fishart.
Staff will provide an instructional program about the requirements for the contest as well as art and research supplies to complete your entry. The entries will be placed on display at Purtis Creek Headquarters from 3/10/15 until 3/18/15 and afterwards delivered to the Texas Freshwater Fishery Center for contest purposes.
Meet at the Amphitheater behind the camping loop restroom.
Mar 11 - Sky's Above Us Day
Time: 3pm-4pm
Description: Activities, games and art projects to help us remember to look up and be amazed at things in our solar system. Learn about our moon and how the craters came to be, hike along the solar path to learn about the solar system we belong to and complete an art project to help you remember to look up and be amazed at all that inhabits the sky's above.
Meet at the Wolfpen Trailhead.
Mar 11 - Stargazing
Time: 8pm-9pm
Description: Come and enjoy learning about and viewing the night sky.
Come out and join us for some basic stargazing to learn about common constellations that can be seen from the northern hemisphere, individual stars and the surface of the moon. You will also learn basics about outdoor lighting that can help protect our threatened Dark Skies. Meet at the Wolfpen Trailhead.
The event is free with paid admission to the park. Weather conditions could impact the location so please contact the Park Headquarters @ 903-425-2332 on the day of the event between the hours of 8-5 to verify status of the program.
Mar 12 - Paddling Tour
Time: 3pm-5pm
Description: Paddle along on a guided tour of the coves and stumps of Purtis Creek Lake.
Reservations are required due to the limited size and a per person tour fee of $12.00 will be charged at the time of reservation. If you need to use one of our kayaks or canoes, rental fees will also apply at the time of the tour. Wear clothing that you can get wet in and meet at the boat ramp parking area 15 minutes before the class is scheduled to sign a waiver of liability form and obtain a life jacket.
For reservations and prepayment please contact the park headquarters between the hours of 8-5 at 903-425-2332
For details about these and other Upcoming Events: click here
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CEDAR HILL, TX -- Cedar Hill State Park
Location: Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 West FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
972-291-3900
Things to Do: Camping, Mountain Biking, Birdwatching, Picnicking, Fishing, Swimming beach, Playgrounds, Boating
Upcoming Events:
Feb 13 - Sweetheart Hike
Hike with your sweetheart!
Feb 14 - People and Pets Hike
Dogs and their owners are welcome to this Valentine’s Day Hike!
Feb 14 - Penn Farm Tour with Lucinda
Learn about life on a pioneer farm!
Feb 14 - Butter Churning with Lucinda
Lucinda churns butter the old fashioned way!
Feb 14 - Duck Pond Trail Hike
Take a leisurely walk and learn about the plants and animals at Cedar Hill State Park!
Feb 21 - Geocaching 101
It’s the fastest growing outdoor activity in the world!
Feb 21 - Hike the Hill
Take a moderate hike and learn about the plants and animals at Cedar Hill State Park!
Feb 21 - Penn Farm Tour
Learn about life on a pioneer farm!
Feb 27 - Night Hike
Explore Cedar Hill State Park at night!
Feb 28 - D.O.R.B.A. Trail Hike
3 Mile Hike
Feb 28 - Critters of North Texas
Learn about some of the critters found here in North Texas
Feb 28 - Art in the Park
Wild about art!
Feb 28 - Duck Pond Trail Hike
Take a leisurely walk and learn about the plants and animals at Cedar Hill State Park!
Apr 17 - Texas Outdoor Family (Two Day Event)
Join us for a fun filled weekend designed to help your family discover the joys of camping and Texas State Parks. All camping gear and equipment required for an overnight stay at the park is included with each reservation! Click for a list of activities offered and specific information for this workshop.
Click here for Details
Fees: $85/family of 6
Registration: Call 512-389-8903 to speak to one of our "Texas Outdoor Family" customer service representatives Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Oct 24 -- Texas Outdoor Family - Harvest Days Event
Join us for a fun filled weekend designed to help your family discover the joys of camping and Texas State Parks. All camping gear and equipment required for an overnight stay at the park is included with each reservation! Click for a list of activities offered and specific information for this workshop.
Click here for Details
Fees: $65/family of 6
Registration: Call 512-389-8903 to speak to one of our "Texas Outdoor Family" customer service representatives Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
For Details about these and other Events: click here
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DENTON, TX -- Ray Roberts Lake State Park/Isle du Bios Unit
Location: Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Isle Du Bois Unit:
100 PW 4137, Pilot Point, TX 76258
940-686-2148
Johnson Branch Unit
100 PW 4153, Valley View, TX 76272
940-637-2294
Things to Do: picnicking, camping, hiking, biking, horseback riding, rollerblading, swimming on a beach area (unsupervised), boating and fishing. Johnson Branch also offers backpacking
Upcoming Events (Johnson Branch Unit):
Feb 13 - Stars Over our Parks
Ditch those big city lights, and come see the natural lights in the sky!
Feb 14 - Couples and Canines Hike
Dogs and their owners are welcome on this Valentine's Day hike!
Feb 14 - Night Skies During the Day!
Come unlock a mystery or two about the night sky!
Feb 14 - Dutch Oven Dessert
Come sample a Valentine's Day themed dessert!
Feb 27 - On the prowl for owls!
Whoo whoo!
Feb 28 - Flying Feathered Friends
Calling all levels of bird watchers!
Feb 28 - Vanishing Prairie Guided Hike
Join a park ranger for a guided hike!
Feb 28 - Owl Pellet Dissection
Come dissect an owl pellet and learn what an owl eats!
Jun 19 - Texas Outdoor Family (Two Day Event)
Join us for a fun filled weekend designed to help your family discover the joys of camping and Texas State Parks. All camping gear and equipment required for an overnight stay at the park is included with each reservation! Click for a list of activities offered and specific information for this workshop.
Click here for Details
Fees: $85/family of 6
Registration: Call 512-389-8903 to speak to one of our "Texas Outdoor Family" customer service representatives Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
For Details about these and other Events: click here
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DENISON, TX -- Eisenhower State Park
Location: Eisenhower State Park, 50 Park Road 20, Denison, TX 75020
903-465-1956
Upcoming Events: No events at this time
For Information about Events: click here
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JACKSBORO, TX -- FORT RICHARDSON STATE PARK
Location: Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site/Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway, 228 State Park Road 61, Jacksboro, TX 76458
940-567-3506
Upcoming Events:
Mar 7 - Texas Independance Day Celebration
Come and out see reenactors showing what life was like in early Texas.
Apr 4 - Easter Egg Hunt
Come out for our annual Easter egg hunt.
Apr 10 - Living History Days
Living history days focused on the late 1800s.
Apr 11 - Living History Days
Living history days focused on the late 1800s.
For Details about these and Other Events: click here
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MINERAL WELLS, TX -- Lake Mineral Wells State Park
Location: Lake Mineral Wells State Park, 100 Park Road 71, Mineral Wells, TX 76067
940-328-1171
Upcoming Events:
February 7 - Cross Timbers Bird Walk
Join our guided birding walk in the park. How many species can we find?
February 7 - Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
February 14 - Bird Walk on the Trailway
Join our guided birding walk on the State Trailway. How many species can we find?
February 14 - Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
February 21 - Cross Timbers Bird Walk
Join our guided birding walk in the park. How many species can we find?
February 21 - Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
February 28 - Kid’s Wilderness Survival
A great program for your child’s outdoor safety and parents learn as much as the kids
May 1 - Texas Outdoor Family (Two Night Event)
Join us for a fun filled weekend designed to help your family discover the joys of camping and Texas State Parks. All camping gear and equipment required for an overnight stay at the park is included with each reservation! Click for a list of activities offered and specific information for this workshop.
Click here for Details
Fees: $85/family of 6
Registration: Call 512-389-8903 to speak to one of our "Texas Outdoor Family" customer service representatives Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
For Details about these and Other Events: click here
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GLEN ROSE -- Dinosaur Valley State Park
Location: The park is located four miles west of Glen Rose. Take U.S. Highway 67 to FM 205 for four miles to Park Road 59; then go one mile to the headquarters. Use the honor box located at headquarters to pay fees after office hours.
254-897-4588
Upcoming Events:
February 2015
Feb 14 - Sweetheart Hike
Feb 14 - Trackmakers of Dinosaur Valley State Park
Feb 21 - Star Party in the Valley
Feb 28 - Geocaching 101
March 2015
Mar 7 - Cedar Ridge Scenic Overlook Hike
Mar 14 - Native American Playday
Mar 14 - Kid’s Dinosaur Track Clean Out
Mar 21 - Limestone Ledge Trail Hike
May 15 - Texas Outdoor Family (Two Night Event)
Join us for a fun filled weekend designed to help your family discover the joys of camping and Texas State Parks. All camping gear and equipment required for an overnight stay at the park is included with each reservation! Click for a list of activities offered and specific information for this workshop.
Click here for Details
Fees: $85/family of 6
Registration: Call 512-389-8903 to speak to one of our "Texas Outdoor Family" customer service representatives Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
For Details about these and Other Events: click here
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TYLER, TX -- Tyler State Park
Location: Tyler State Park, 789 Park Road 16, Tyler, TX 75706
903-597-5338
Upcoming Events:
Oct 17 -- Texas Outdoor Family (Two Night Event)
Join us for a fun filled weekend designed to help your family discover the joys of camping and Texas State Parks. All camping gear and equipment required for an overnight stay at the park is included with each reservation! Click for a list of activities offered and specific information for this workshop.
Click here for Details
Fees: $85/family of 6
Registration: Call 512-389-8903 to speak to one of our "Texas Outdoor Family" customer service representatives Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
For Details about these and Other Events: click here
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WILLS POINT, TX -- Lake Tawakoni State Park
Location: Lake Tawakoni State Park, 10822 FM 2475, Wills Point, TX 75169
Upcoming Events:
Feb 21 - Fun Fish
Fishing has never been so FUN. Kids and their parents get to enjoy a morning of Fish, Food and Fun.
For Details about these and Other Events: click here
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Free TPWD Coloring and Activity Books to Download: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/learning/color/
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51. PERFORMANCES AT ARTISAN THEATER IN HURST
Artisan Center Theater holds quality, "in the round" performances that are family-friendly, entertaining, and affordable! 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.
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 "Artie's Playhouse" productions are about 30-45 minutes long, and include lots of audience participation to hold the interest of even the youngest child in the family.
Location: 420 E. Pipeline Road in Hurst, Texas (in the Bellaire Shopping Center)
To Reserve Tickets: 817-284-1200
For More Information: Click Here
Artie’s Children’s Playhouse Productions:
Cost: $5/Children; $7/Adults
Showtimes: Shows are Tuesdays and Saturdays at 10 am; Fridays at 5pm.
JANUARY 16-FEBRUARY 14 -- Annie, Jr.
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find her parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the Orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of NYC. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. She finds a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
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FEBRUARY 21-MARCH 21 -- The Wizard of OZ (Young Performer's Edition)
$2 off Tuesdays FEB 24 & MAR 3 at 12pm show when booked online: COUPON CODE: act2tues
Like so many girls her age, little Dorothy Gale of Kansas dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination.
Based on the 1939 film starring Judy Garland, this beloved musical features classic songs such as “Over the Rainbow,” “We’re Off to See the Wizard,” and “The Merry Old Land of Oz.”
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APRIL 3 - APRIL 25 -- Junie B. Jones The Musical
It’s Junie B.’s first day of first grade and a lot of things have changed for her: Junie’s friend Lucille doesn’t want to be her best pal anymore, and on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Also, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and her teacher Mr. Scary thinks she may need glasses. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal”, and first grade has never been more exciting.
For More Information: Click Here
Artisan Main Stage Productions:
Showtimes:
Mon & Tues: 7:30 p.m.; Thurs/Fri: 7:30; Sat: 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Mon, Tues, Thurs: $12/Adults; $12/Students & Seniors (60+); $7/Ages 12 and under
Fri & Sat: $16.00/Adults; $14/Students & Seniors (60+); $9/Ages 12 and under.
FEBRUARY 6 - FEBRUARY 28 -- Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer
Tom Sawyer is a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River, in the fictional town of St. Petersburg. This is inspired by the novel written by Mark Twain, and is sure to touch the hearts of all who come to see the show.
For More Information: Click Here
MARCH 6 - APRIL 18 -- Singin' in the Rain
Tap your toes and sing along in this splashy adaptation of the celebrated and beloved film! SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN has all the makings of a Tinseltown tabloid headline – the starlet, the leading man and a love affair that could change lives and make or break careers! In silent movies, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are a hot item, but behind the scenes things aren’t always as they appear on the big screen! Meanwhile, Lina’s squeaky voice might be the end of her career in “talking pictures” without the help of a talented young actress to do the talking and singing for her.
For More Information: Click Here
Birthday Parties at Artisan!
For more information about how to schedule a birthday party, call 817-284-1200.
2014 ACTING, DANCE, AND VOICE CLASSES FOR HOMESCHOOLERS:
For more information: Click here
To Register for classes or for more information: 817-929-0852 or click here to email
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52. BREITLING YOUTH THEATER
Performances:
MARCH 11 - 13 -- CINDERELLA
Cost: $5/Advance tickets(add $1 at door); Children 3 and under are free.
Group Rates: 12 or more receive a $1 discount
To Order Tickets: Click Here
Performance Location: The Plaza Theater, 521 West State Street, Garland, TX 75040
Auditions & Classes:
– Ages 4-19/No experience necessary
– Have fun, learn, gain confidence
– fees vary per class/production
– Or work on the tech crew!
Discount: Breitling Youth Theater is offering $10 off their annual family registration fee of $20 to HEART of Texas members with a valid family ID card.
To learn More About This Partner: Click Here
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Breitling Youth Theater is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing theater opportunities to children ages 2-19 in the North Texas area. Whether your child is attending one of our Acting Workshops, or particpating in one of our productions, they will have fun, learn, and create lasting friendships!
Location: 303 Main St, Garland, TX 75040
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53. CANTARE PERFORMANCE CHOIR IN SOUTHLAKE
Contare is an auditioned choir available for exception 3rd-12th grade singers in the NE Tarrant County are. Previous experience is not necessary; however, an audition is required. Auditions are by appointment only.
Location: The choir rehearses at the White's Chapel United Methodist Church in Southlake, TX.
Rehearsals are Thursdays from 5:45pm to 7pm, with additional rehearsals leading up to performances.
For More Information: Click Here
To request an audition: Click Here
Discount: Cantare Performance Choir is offering HEART of Texas members (with calid ID card) a $15 discount off annual tuition.
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54. THEATER PERFORMANCES AT CASA MANANA CHILDREN’S PLAYHOUSE
For over 40 years, Casa Manana's Children's Playhouse has introduced children of all ages to the magic of live theatre. This tradition continues as Casa Manana's Children's Playhouse proudly presents:
FEB 6-FEB 22 -- Charlotte's Web
Join all your favorite barnyard characters in this adaptation of the classic children’s book by E.B. White. On the Zuckerman farm, a prancing, playful pig named Wilbur is the runt of the litter and could be the main course for Christmas dinner. Determined to save her friend, a spider named Charlotte spins a web that just might convince the farmer that Wilbur is very special. The whole family will love this tale of friendship and loyalty! This play is suitable for all audiences.
MAR 20-APR 5 -- Disney's Cinderella
Poor Cinderella is endlessly mistreated by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters and denied a chance to go to the royal ball. With a little help from her mice friends, and a lot of help from her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella’s dreams come true. She goes to the ball, meets the Prince, and falls in love! Cinderella will charm its way into your heart, and remind you that dreams really can come true. This musical is suitable for all audiences.
APR 17-MAY 10 -- The Wizard of Oz
Click your heels and come home to Casa! Follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy, her dog Toto and her friends Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion, as they set out to find the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. You’ll be humming your favorite timeless classics, including “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “Follow the Yellow Brick Road." This musical is suitable for all audiences.
Order Season Tickets!
Order a 5-Show Season Ticket package to secure GREAT SEATS for these fantastic, family fun productions at Casa Manana Theatre.
For More Information: Call 817-332-2272
Location: 3101 West Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Box Office: 817-332-2272
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm; Saturday 12pm-5pm; Sunday and Monday Closed
Open one hour prior to every show
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55. PERFORMANCES AT CATS THEATER IN ARLINGTON
CATS PRESENTS:
FEB 20 - MAR 1, 2015 -- Tomie dePaola's Strega Nona
“Be careful what you wish for,” is the lesson in this entertaining musical adaptation of Tomie dePaola’s picture book about Strega Nona, or “Grandma Witch.” From the opening song, this delightful musical wonderfully captures the spirit of the small Italian town where Strega Nona works to cure the townspeople’s ailments. Things get interesting when she posts a sign for help and hires the bumbling Big Anthony– to the chagrin of another applicant, the baker’s daughter, Bambolona. Big Anthony is desperate to use Strega Nona’s magic for himself and, in the process, gets in heaps of trouble. Based upon three of the author's books for children, "Strega Nona," "Big Anthony and the Magic Ring" and "Strega Nona's Magic Lessons," this delightful musical is a treat for all ages!
Time: Fridays at 7:30; Saturdays at 2:30 & 7:30; Sundays at 2:30
Tickets: $10-$12
Auditions: December 9
MAY 8-17 -- Goldilocks
In this comic spin on the classic fairy tale, Goldilocks is once again confronted by the Three Bears...and Joe, the Bears' species exchange student. From Goldilocks' house to the Bears' home and back again, a slew of fairy tale characters cross Goldilocks' path to give advice and tell their tales. This fresh adaptation teaches young audiences the meaning of responsibility through its clever, upbeat dialogue and audience participation.
Time: Fridays at 7:30; Saturdays at 2:30 & 7:30; Sundays at 2:30
Tickets: $8-$10
Auditions: March 3, 2015
HOMESCHOOL CLASSES
Intermediate Acting: Ages 10-11
Time: Wednesday: 1:00pm-1:55pm
Details: A creative imagination experience! Every child will engage in imagination, vocalization, and movement activities that will prepare them for the stage. They will learn how to act out favorite stories, learn improvisation techniques, and use their bodies and voices to become different characters! Basic stage and blocking direction and an understanding of theatre terminology will help the young actors explore their creative process.
Advanced Acting: Age 12+
Time: Wednesday: 12:00pm-12:55pm
Details: Think like an Actor! The actors learn how to implement an analysis through improvisation-based exercises and scene work. The focus is on how to simplify acting and find the parallels between behavior in real life and behavior on the stage. As the year progresses, students will have identified a specific and repeatable set of skills, which can be used to approach any scene work they perform.
For More Information: Click Here
Location: 1100 West Randol Mill Road
Arlington, TX 76012
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56. THE COTTAGE THEATER – CENTER FOR HOME EDUCATION
Center for Home Education’s Cottage Theater Presents:
Upcoming Performances:
MARCH 20-28 -- Anne of Green Gables
Admission: Ticket prices will be $10 for adults, $8 for students. Small children who sit in laps are no charge. No baby carriers or strollers, etc.
To purchase tickets: Call 817-281-2293; Sorry, no refunds
Discount: Center for Home Education is offering HEART of Texas members a 20% dicount off all show tickets for HEART of Texas members (with valid ID Card).
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
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57. DALLAS CHILDREN’S THEATER PERFORMANCES
2015 Season:
(Please note that not all productions may be suitable for all audiences.)
JAN 23 - FEB 22 -- Skippyjon Jones
Be among the first audiences to enjoy this brand new musical adaptation of Judy Schachner's beloved book! Skippyjon Jones is a rambunctious Siamese kitten with big ears and an even bigger imagination. When his loving but exasperated mother puts Skippyjon in time-out, he starts to daydream. His imagination takes him far, far away to Mexico, where he pretends that he is a swashbuckling Chihuahua named Skippito Friskito. This silly, sweet tale celebrates the power of imagination. As Skippyjon would say... mucho fun!
MAR 13 - APRIL 5 -- The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Back by popular demand! The musical adaptation of Beatrix Potter's beloved rabbit tale lavishly blends puppetry and live acting on the Baker Theater's stage. Peter Rabbit's mother warned her children not to go into Mr. McGregor's garden, lest they get baked into a pie like their father. When she leaves the burrow, curiosity gets the best of little Peter, and he visits the garden. Will he escape the fate of his father and find the way back to the safety and warmth of his home? Fall in love again with this cozy tale of everyone's favorite naughty bunny.
Box Office Hours
9am to 5 p.m., Monday–Friday
Ticket Sales are subject to availability.
Reservations are recommended and require prepayment with either
Cash, Check, Mastercard,Visa, or Amex.
Coupons and discount offers must be arranged in advance with the box office and may be suspended at any time.
Student Matinees: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: $7.50/person for groups of 10 or more $7.50 per person (1 FREE chaperone per 20 student tickets)
Deposit required with reservation
Balance due SIX WEEKS before performance.
All plays, locations, dates and times are subject to change.
To Make Reservation: Call 214-219-2049 or click here to email
Locations: (refer to individual production to determine location)
Rosewood Center for Family Arts
5938 Skillman Street
El Centro College Theater
801 N. Main St.
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58. DALLAS SUMMER MUSICALS
2014-2015 Season:
(Please note that not all productions may be suitable for all audiences.)
HEART of Texas is proud to partner with Dallas Summer Musicals! Your homeschool group (group of 10 or more) can get discount rates to great family-friendly performances for the upcoming season.
Be sure to mention HEART of Texas when you order. Check out the Group Discount Form on our Downloads page for details.
MARCH 24, 27 and APRIL 2, 3: THE KING AND I
East versus West makes for a dramatic, richly textured and ultimately uplifting tale of enormous fascination. It is 1862 in Siam when an English widow, Anna Leonowens, and her young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok, having been summoned by the King to serve as tutor to his many children and wives. The King is largely considered to be a barbarian by those in the West, and he seeks Anna's assistance in changing his image, if not his ways. With both keeping a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King grow to understand and, eventually, respect one another, in a truly unique love story. Along with the dazzling score, the incomparable Jerome Robbins ballet, 'The Small House of Uncle Thomas,' is one of the all-time marvels of the musical stage.
"THE KING AND I is the essence of musical theater, an occasion when drama, music, dance and decor combine to take the audience on an unforgettable journey."- Houston Chronicle
Special Discounts for Groups with 10 or More: Click Here for pricing and show times
Scroll to the bottom of the page to see the Performance Schedule and Pricing.
APRIL 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16: THE ILLUSIONISTS
"It's deliciously, self-knowingly over the top and brain-bendingly spectacular - genuinely satisfying family entertainment that should not be missed." The Daily Telegraph
Direct from Broadway, the world's best selling magic show is coming to .....
This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of seven of the most incredible Illusionists on earth. The Illusionists has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.
Special Discounts for Groups with 10 or More: Click Here for pricing and show times
Scroll to the bottom of the page to see the Performance Schedule and Pricing.
JUNE 10, 14: CINDERELLA
SEE STUDY GUIDE (click here)
Special Discounts for Groups with 10 or More: Click Here for pricing and show times
Scroll to the bottom of the page to see the Performance Schedule and Pricing.
Location: The Music Hall at Fair Park
909 1st Ave
Dallas, TX 75210
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59. DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCES
Youth Concerts:
FEBRUARY 4, 5, or 18 -- Peter & the Wolf (PreK-2nd Grades)
Times: 10am or 11:30am
Featuring the beloved musical classic, this engaging program for younger concert-goers features members of the Dallas Black Dance Theater helping the DSO to bring the tale of brave Peter and his animal friends to life. Everyone loves a good story, and musical storytelling not only improves comprehension, but also provides a gateway to curiosity about the instruments of the orchestra.
APRIL 1, 2, or 28 -- Destination: America (3-6th Grades)
Times: 10am or 11:30am
The history of America is a mosaic in the making, with diverse cultures and influences forming an impressive whole, and creating something very special in the process. This lively program traces how composers celebrate the unique spirit of America, each from their own fascinating perspective.
Admission: $6.50/person (payment must be received with all reservations). Only reservations confirmed in advance can be seated. No walk-ins.
Parking: $6 per car in the Arts District Parking Garage
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before concert time. Concerts last approximately 45 minutes.
Special Students at the Symphony Program: Free seats are available to mentally and physically challenged students. To participate, complete the appropriate information on the reservation form.
To Order Tickets Online or by Phone: Click Here or call 214-871-4006.
To Pay by Check or Money Order: Please fill out this PDF form and mail it with the check or money order attached.
Please note that reservations will not be held without payment. The DSO will not process your request unless the reservation form is fully complete.
Read Youth Concert Logistics and FAQ’s before making a request.
Concert Location: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201
(intersection of Pearl & Flora Street in the heart of the Downtown Dallas Arts District)
For Directions: Click Here
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60. FORT WORTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA YOUNG PERSON'S CONCERTS
Designed to engage the interest of children of all ages, these concerts are open to school groups, home school groups and individuals.
You must have a reservation. No walk-ins.
Events:
FEB 20 -- KinderConcerts: My Many Colored Days -- 9:45 or 11:15
Arborlawn United Methodist Church, 5001 Briarhaven Road, 76109
“Some days are yellow. Some days are blue. On different days I’m different too.” Accompanied by Kids Who Care, the Fort Worth Symphony explores the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss’ My Many Colored Days and demonstrates how feelings are expressed through music and colors. Kinderconcerts are approximately 35 minutes and are appropriate for children ages 3 through 6.
To Order Tickets: Click Here
Orders for Fewer than 20 Seats: Must be paid in advance.
Orders for 20 or More: May be reserved without advance payment.
Approximately one month before the concert, you will receive a notice confirming the number of seats you have ordered and the total amount due (if applicable). If the final number of seats needed for the concert is different from that listed on the notice, please call with a corrected number immediately upon receiving the confirmation. Full payment is due two weeks before the concert date for groups of 20 or more.
Absolutely NO refunds for changes in reservation numbers after this date.
Special Note for Groups of 20 or More: When you reserve a seat, that seat is held for you and not sold to another individual until you release it. Therefore, we ask you to verify the actual number of seats needed before making concert reservations. We understand that you may need to adjust the number of reserved seats before the payment due date, and those emergencies may cause cancellations. However, the privilege of reserving seats without advance payment may be revoked if your organization cancels more than 20% of its total reserved seats or fails to attend a concert for which it has reserved seats.
Children Under Age 3: Because of the nature of the event, we request that children under age three not be brought to these concerts, particularly to the concerts at Bass Performance Hall. You must purchase a seat for each person to be admitted to a concert, regardless of age.
For Questions: Click Here to send an e-mail message or call 817-665-6500.
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61. GREATER DALLAS YOUTH ORCHESTRA
FEBRUARY 22, 2015 -- GDYO Jazz Institute - Concert
3pm
Details to be announced: Click Here
FEBRUARY 22, 2015 -- Sinfonietta, DSE, YPO - CONCERT
2:30pm
Location: City Performance Hall, 2520 Flora
For Ticket Information: Click Here
MARCH 1, 2015 -- GDYO - "Young Virtuosos and Ancient Airs" CONCERT
7:30pm
Location: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
(at the intersection of Pearl & Flora St. in the heart of Downtown Dallas Arts District)
Details: Each year, the GDYO program offers concerto competitions for four of the ensembles, including the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra. These competitions cultivate solo performance, encourage personal excellence, and acknowledge the high degree of talent and hard work exhibited by individual musicians in the program. Dallas area professional musicians will judge the orchestra members at their competition in September. The winner of the competition will be featured on this concert, along with Barber’s Overture to the School for Scandal, Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances Set III, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9.
Tickets: $10 - $40; For GDYO concerts - Students tickets are $8 (student ID required).
(Dress Circle/1st Balcony) - $10, Orchestra Floor - $20, Orchestra Terrace/surrounds floor) - $25, Loge - $40)
To Order Online: Click Here (Tickets can also be purchased at the door, at no additional charge)
To purchase Loge Tickets ($40): 214-528-7747
MAY 3, 2015 -- GDYO Jazz Institute - Concert
Details to be announced: Click Here
MAY 10, 2015 -- Sinfonietta, DSE, YPO - CONCERT
2:30pm
Location: City Performance Hall, 2520 Flora
Ticket Information: Click Here
MAY 17, 2015 -- Philharmonic & Wind Symphony - CONCERT
2:30pm
Location: Moron H. Meyerson
For Ticket Information: Click Here
MAY 17, 2015 -- GDYO - "Cossacks, Gypsies, and a Scoundrel" CONCERT
7:30pm
Location: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
(at the intersection of Pearl & Flora St. in the heart of Downtown Dallas Arts District)
Details: Join us for the final concert of the 2014 – 2015 season!
The Greater Dallas Youth Orchestras will present the season finale on May 17 preceded by the Spring Gala. Pieces to be performed on the concert include Tchaikovsky’s Cossack Dance from Mazeppa (with the student conducting competition winner), Ravel’s Tzigane with violin soloist Maria Schleuning, Strauss’ Till Eulenspiegel, and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9.
Tickets: $10 - $40; For GDYO concerts - Students tickets are $8 (student ID required).
(Dress Circle/1st Balcony) - $10, Orchestra Floor - $20, Orchestra Terrace/surrounds floor) - $25, Loge - $40)
To Order Online: Click Here (Tickets can also be purchased at the door, at no additional charge)
To purchase Loge Tickets ($40): 214-528-7747
GDYO Subscription Tickets: $32-$130
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62. PLANO CHILDREN’S THEATER PERFORMANCES
Location: Plano Children’s Theater, 1301 Custer Road, Plano, TX 75075
NOTE: Some productions may not be appropriate for children. Each family is encouraged to exercise discretion when considering to allow your children/family to view these productions.
Now Showing:
FEB 12 - 15 -- Shrek the Musical
Performs at the Courtyard Theatre in Plano
"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand...and his name is Shrek.
Tickets: $8 in Advance and $10 at the door. Front Row Seats are $18.
To Learn More: www.planochildrenstheatre.com
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63. TEXAS BALLET THEATER PERFORMANCES
The Texas Ballet Theater is once again partnering with HEART of Texas to offer our newsletter readers (that's you!) and other homeschoolers special ticket pricing during select performances. The dates and times of these select performances are listed below. You can purchase tickets as a group or as a family -- all homeschoolers can enjoy these great discounts. You do not have to be a member of HEART of Texas or any other home school support group, but you must mention HEART of Texas when you call.
Performances:
FEBRUARY 6 - 8 (2015) -- The Merry Widow (Bass Hall in Fort Worth)
HEART of Texas Discount Day (20% Discount): FEBRUARY 7 at 2:00 pm
Details: For the second time in the 2014-2015 season, Texas Ballet Theater will be joined by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra for The Merry Widow. When a wealthy widow attends a ball where she is to be courted by a suitor, she becomes mixed up in a whirlwind of romantic confusion. Adapted from the operetta of the same name, this is a production that you will not want to miss.
APRIL 17-19 (2015) -- Masterworks (Dallas City Performance Hall)
HEART of Texas Discount Day (20% Discount): APRIL 18 at 2:00 pm
Rubies is a "crisp and witty" collaboration between choreographer George Balanchine and composer Igor Stravinsky. Balanchine worked to put into dance form the essence of the jewels that he admired. Rubies is one act of from the world's first ever plotless ballet, Jewels. In this act, the dancers race like lightening across the stage to an upbeat jazz-inflected score. Petite Mort is an intense piece that juxtaposes pleasure and death. Set to movements composed by Mozart, this is a breathtaking work that showcases the unique vision of Jiri Kylian, including demanding choreography that features foils as dance partners. Texas Ballet Theater is pleased to present a world premiere by Jonathan Watkins, commissioned specifically for our dancers. Watkins is an internationally recognized choreographer and a former company member of The Royal Ballet.
MAY 29-31 (2015) -- Artistic Director's Choice (Bass Hall in Ft. Worth)
HEART of Texas Discount Day (20% Discount): MAY 30 at 2:00 pm
Rubies is a "crisp and witty" collaboration between choreographer George Balanchine and composer Igor Stravinsky. Balanchine worked to put into dance form the essence of the jewels that he admired. Rubies is one act of from the world's first ever plotless ballet, Jewels. In this act, the dancers race like lightening across the stage to an upbeat jazz-inflected score. Petite Mort is an intense piece that juxtaposes pleasure and death. Set to movements composed by Mozart, this is a breathtaking work that showcases the unique vision of Jiri Kylian, including demanding choreography that features foils as dance partners. Texas Ballet Theater is pleased to present a world premiere by Jonathan Watkins, commissioned specifically for our dancers. Watkins is an internationally recognized choreographer and a former company member of The Royal Ballet.
To Purchase Tickets By Phone: Call 877-828-9200, opt 1
You must mention HEART of Texas Home School Discount Program to get the discount.
Any homeschooler may take advantage of this program
Tickets are sold on a first-come, first served basis, so please reserve your tickets as soon as possible to ensure the best section seating available during our select performances. All tickets, even group tickets, must be paid for up front. Please be aware that all sales are final.
Please Note: Some performances may not be appropriate for all audiences. Please use your own judgment when considering allowing your children/family to view these productions.
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64. TEXAS BALLET THEATER DANCE SCHOOL -- DANCE CLASSES -- FORT WORTH
$50 Discount for HEART of Texas newsletter readers!
The Texas Ballet Theater School is offering our readers a $50 discount on registration if you mention HEART of Texas.
They currently offer classes during the day for 3 & 4 year olds, but if you have a group of at least 6 students who are close in age/ballet experience, they will try to put together a class for your students!
For more information: Click here to email Ashley Friedman or 877-828-9200, ext 108
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65. HOME SCHOOL DISCOUNT TICKETS TO DALLAS THEATER PERFORMANCES
Save 20% on regular priced tickets.
Location: Music Hall at Fair Park
Offer valid on Tues, Wed, Thurs, & Sun evening performances in price level 2-4
To Order Tickets: Click here to email
Offer open to homeschoolers, friends and family. Unlike some of the other theater offers, DSM gives a different link each time so contact Susan at the email above for the link to the current offers.
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66. AMON CARTER EXHIBITS
The Carter houses one of the nation’s preeminent collections of American art, from works by the early nineteenth-century artist-explorers through those of the mid-twentieth-century modernists and up to the work of contemporary photographers. The museum also holds one of the most comprehensive collections of work by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell.
Museum Exhibits:
FEB 25-MAY 17 -- Benito Huerta: Axi Mundi v.2
Local artist Benito Huerta strives to expand the boundaries of art by creating works that are symbolic, interactive, and relevant to viewers. Having completed many public art commissions, such as designs for Terminal D at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and the Mexican-American Cultural Center in Austin, and serving as professor and director/curator for the Gallery at University of Texas at Arlington since 1997, Huerta understands what it means to make artworks that are physically and psychologically integral to the community.
Through August 2, 2015 -- Audubon's Beasts
Industrious field mice, frolicking squirrels, fierce otters, and fearsome wild cats are just some of the stars of this selection of hand-painted prints by famed scientist and artist John James Audubon (1785–1851). Although we know Audubon today primarily for his devotion to birds, he was more than a chronicler of flying creatures. This exhibition features some of his greatest depictions of North America’s four-legged animals in their natural habitats, from swamps to savannahs.
Through May 17, 2015 -- Lone Star Portraits
Ever since Leonardo da Vinci created his celebrated Mona Lisa, artists have tried to paint portraits as distinctive as this Renaissance masterpiece. See how Texas artists established their own portrait tradition in this installation that pairs artists’ self-portraits with those of their close friends, relatives, and colleagues.
Guided Tours for Students: Click Here
Museum Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and major holidays
Admission: Admission to permanent collection is FREE.
Tickets for special exhibitions can be purchased at the information desk.
All galleries in the Amon Carter Museum offer barrier-free access.
Location: Amon Carter Art Museum
3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-738-1933
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67. DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART EXHIBITS
Location: Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas, Texas 75201
Hours: Monday: Closed
Tuesday and Wednesday: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Late night Fridays (3rd Friday of the month, excluding December) museum open until Midnight.
General Admission: General admission is FREE every day
Special Exhibit Admission: $8/person; Ages 11 and under: FREE
CURRENT AND UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS:
Through March 22 -- Impressionist Paintings from the Reves Collection
Impressionist Paintings from the Reves Collection presents thirteen paintings from the DMA’s Wendy and Emery Reves Collection in Focus Gallery II on the Museum’s first level. The exhibition includes major works by Paul Cézanne, Camille Pissarro, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The Wendy and Emery Reves Galleries, located on the Museum’s third level, opened to the public in 1985 and feature a world-renowned collection of impressionist, post-impressionist, and modern art. The Library and Grand Salon of the Reves Galleries, which usually house these masterpieces, are currently undergoing refurbishment, allowing a unique opportunity for visitors to experience these masterpieces in a more intimate setting.
Through October 18, 2015 -- Modern Opulence in Vienna: The Wittgenstein Vitrine
The Wittgenstein Vitrine reveals these results by exploring the conservation effort and charting the context and history of this masterwork’s design and fabrication, iconography, and provenance. The exhibition also presents new perspectives on designer Carl Otto Czeschka, his work for the Wiener Werkstätte, and the important patronage of the Wittgenstein family.
Admission is included in your general admission.
November 21 - April 19, 2015 -- Small Worlds: Edouard Vuillard and the Intimate Art of the Nabis
Small Worlds: Edouard Vuillard and the Intimate Art of the Nabis explores works in the DMA's collection created by Nabi artists, including Edouard Vuillard, Paul Bonnard, Maurice Denis, and Félix Vallotton. In the years following the final impressionist exhibition in 1886, a variety of avant-garde groups were formed in Paris by young artists eager to propose a new kind of modernist painting. One of these was begun around 1888 by a handful of students at a private art school known as the Académie Julian. Calling themselves the Nabis, a Hebrew word meaning “prophets,” these young artists forged a new relationship to many of the same subjects that had fascinated the impressionists a generation before: the modern city, its streets and public spaces, and the status of the private self in relation to this public sphere.
Admission is included in your general admission.
February 8, 2015 - July 19, 2015 -- Between Action and the Unknown: The Art of Kazuo Shiraga and Sadamasa Motonaga
The Art of Kazuo Shiraga and Sadamasa Motonaga will examine the full arcs of the artists’ careers, from their early works to their 18-year engagement with the Gutai Art Association—the leading avant-garde group of postwar Japanese artists—to their later masterworks created in the 1980s, 90s, and early 2000s.
Admission is included in your general admission.
February 22, 2015 - June 21, 2015 -- Concentrations 58: Chosil Kil
In her first U.S. museum solo show, London-based artist Chosil Kil continues her exploration of the liminal space between interior and exterior; material and immaterial; object and performance.
Admission is included in your general admission.
March 15, 2015 - July 5, 2015 -- Michaël Borremans: As sweet as it gets
Michaël Borremans: As sweet as it gets is the first exhibition to bring together the Belgian artist’s paintings, drawings, and films from over the last fourteen years in a single survey.
Requires $8 Special Exhibition Ticket
May 15, 2015 - Nov 15, 2015 -- Inca: Conquests of the Andes/Los Incas y las conquistas de los Andes
Inca: Conquests of the Andes explores the dynamic nature of state expansion and imperial conquest on Andean visual arts. The Inca Empire developed through the 15th and early 16th centuries, encompassing the central Andes of South America. Before and after the Inca Empire, political expansions by local states or foreign empires continually transformed the Andean coast and highlands. The visual arts of these periods reflect the dynamism of such cultural convergence. The exhibition presents over 70 works exclusively drawn from the DMA’s collection, many of which are on view for the first time. The Inca and their imperial impact are framed by pre-Inca cultures, such as the Wari (Huari), and the successive early Spanish colonial period. The exhibition reflects the traditional media of Andean visual arts, from ceramic and wood to gold, silver, feather, and textile objects. They convey the richness and dynamism of over 1,000 years of Andean cultural history.
Requires $8 Special Exhibition Ticket
November 15, 2015 - March 20, 2016 -- Jackson Pollock: Blind Spots
Blind Spots will illuminate this underexplored but pivotal part of the artist’s practice. The exhibition will explore the Pollock’s practice via a selection of paintings made between 1947 and 1949; these works will serve to contextualize the radical departure represented by the Black Pourings, a series of black enamel and oil paintings that Pollock created between 1951 and 1953.
Oct 11, 2015 - January 17, 2016 -- International Pop
International Pop, organized by the Walker Art Center, chronicles the global emergence of Pop in the 1960s and early 1970s. While previous exhibitions and prevailing scholarship have primarily focused on the dominance of Pop activity in New York and London during this time, this exhibition examines work from artists across the globe who were confronting many of the same radical developments, laying the foundation of the emergence of an art form that embraced figuration, media strategies, and mechanical processes with a new spirit of urgency and/or exuberance. This groundbreaking exhibition follows the trajectories of Pop and its critical points of contact with global developments in art such as Nouveau Réalisme (France), Concretism and Neo-Concretism (Brazil), The Art of Things (Argentina), Anti-Art (Japan), Capitalist Realism (Germany), Happenings, and Neo-Dada.
International Pop will require an $8.00 special exhibition ticket.
FREE First Tuesdays of each month
Time: 1-2pm
Cost: General admission to the Museum is free on the first Tuesday of every month.
Location: Center for Creative Connections (C3)
Ages: Programming is designed for children ages five and under, but all are welcome.
Details: Enjoy thematic art-making activities, story times, performances, and gallery activities.
DEC 2: Jolly Holiday
HOMESCHOOL CLASS
Fourth Thursday of every month, with some exceptions.
Time: 11am-12:30pm
Details: The Dallas Museum of Art’s homeschool classes offer an interactive Museum experience for families with children ages 6 and above. Parents and children learn about works of art together in the galleries, participate in hands-on activities as a family, and create a work of art together in the Art Studio. During the program, parents learn techniques and skills for creating their own educational experiences in the gallery.
Cost: $8/child (ages 6 and up). Adults do not require a ticket.
To Register: To register for the class, click here to go to the ticketing website, select Family Programs from the sidebar on the left, and follow the instructions to add the number of tickets you need for the class (one ticket per child). Participating adults do not require a ticket. If you have any difficulties with the new system, call 214-922-1270 or 214-922-1822. When classes are filled, call 214-922-1818 or e-mail familyexperiences@DallasMuseumofArt.org to be placed on a waiting list.
NOVEMBER 20 -- African Masks
Discover different types of hats worn in African societies and then use unique materials to design your own wearable artwork in the studio.
DECEMBER 18 -- Fantastic Flowers
Explore the exhibition Bouquets: French Still-Life Painting from Chardin to Matisse and try your hand at floral-inspired art!
For more information: click here
Family Activities:
Tuesday–Friday, 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Cost: Family activities are free with paid admission. No registration is necessary.
Please call 214-922-1822 for more information.
Experience the Museum's premier collection through a cinematic lens with Summer Spotlight drop in activities for families. Meet in the Center for Creative Connections.
For more information about family experiences: 214-922-1822 or click here to e-mail
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68. KIMBELL ART MUSEUM EXHIBITS
The Kimbell Art Museum’s holdings include artworks ranging in period from antiquity to the 20th century. The collection includes masterpieces by Fra Angelico, Caravaggio, El Greco, Cezanne, Matisse, and Picasso, as well as antiquities, Asian, African, and pre-Columbian art.
Location: Kimball Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas 76107-2792
Phone: 817-332-8451 Metro: 817-654-1034 Fax: 817-877-1264
Museum Hours: Mondays – Closed
Tuesdays–Thursdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fridays, noon–8 p.m.
Saturdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sundays, noon–5 p.m.
Closed New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, & Christmas Day
Admission: Admission to the Museum’s permanent collection is always free. There is a charge for special exhibitions.
Half-Off Admission: Tuesdays from 10am to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. (Not applicable for Member audio tours).
Group Sales: Discounted tickets for groups of 20 or more are available with a reservation for a specific date and time, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. For reservations, call 817-332-8451, ext. 229. Reservations for groups should be made at least two weeks in advance.
CURRENT & UPCOMING EXHIBITS
MARCH 1, 2015 - MAY 24, 2015 -- The Collection of Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass
On view in the Renzo Piano Pavilion
A selection of paintings and sculptures amassed by two pillars of Texas philanthropy and business. From this collection of Impressionist to post–World War II art, 37 works of painting and sculpture will be on view, including an impressive pair of paintings by Van Gogh—Street in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, 1888, and Enclosed Field with Plowman, 1889—and a major still life by Picasso, Fruit Dish, Bottle, and Guitar, 1923. Important paintings by Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, Vuillard, Bonnard, Matisse, Miró, Léger, Chagall and Rothko and sculptures by Rodin, Maillol and Segal will also be on view.
June 28, 2015 - September 20, 2015 -- Botticelli to Braque: Masterpieces from the National Galleries of Scotland
On view in the Renzo Piano Pavilion
The 55 paintings in the exhibition span a period of more than 400 years (1490–1932) and include some of the greatest holdings of the Scottish National Gallery, Scottish National Portrait Gallery and Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art—the three institutions that comprise the National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh. Ten paintings in the exhibition, all from the Scottish National Gallery, will first be presented at the Frick Collection in New York City as Masterpieces from the Scottish National Gallery, on view there from November 5, 2014, through February 1, 2015.
KIMBELL KIDS DROP IN STUDIO
Time: 1pm-1:45pm
This free program introduces children (ages 12 and younger) and their adult companions to fun and inspiring ways to enjoy art together. Each session features a brief gallery activity and a related studio art project.
Registration: No advance registration for this drop-in program; space is limited to 20 children, plus adults.
Sign up at the entrance to the education studios in the Renzo Piano Pavilion, beginning one hour before the program.
For More Information: Contact Here or call: 817.332.8452
Themes: FEB 7, 14; MAR 7, 14 – Sculpture Explorers
Children's Workshops
Time: 10am-Noon on select Saturdays
Connect with artworks, new friends, and creative activities during Saturday workshops for children (ages 6–14) and their adult partners. Limit three children per adult; no charge for parents. Individual session fees are $15; series of 3 sessions for $37.
To Register: 817-332-8451, ext. 351.
Themes: 2015 Program Dates TBD.
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69. PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE IN DALLAS
Location: 2201 N. Field Street in Dallas, 75201 (located at the corner of Woodall Rodgers and Field Street
Phone: 214-428-5555
Museum Hours: Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm
(Moody Family Children's Museum (Lower Level) Mon: Noon-5pm, Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm)
Sunday: noon-5pm
First Thursday Late Night: 5-9pm
Extended hours first Thursday of each month. Also enjoy a late-night film and special interactive programming!
Last exhibits entry at 3:30pm regular hours, or an hour and a half before closing for extended hours.
School Group/Field Trip Traffic Calendar:
Monday-Friday: 9am-2:30pm, September-June 5
Tuesday-Friday: 9am-2:30pm, limited groups June-August 28
Museum Information:
The Museum of Nature & Science consists of several buildings all located in Fair Park, Dallas. The Nature Building is located at 3535 Grand Avenue, the Science Building is located at 1318 South Second Avenue and the Planetarium Building is located at 1620 First Avenue.
EXHIBITS
FEB 14 - MAY 10: The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes
The exhibition is located on the Lower Level of the Perot Museum, in the Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones Exhibition Hall.
More than a century ago, in 1886, a struggling young doctor named Arthur Conan Doyle wrote a story about a brilliant and enigmatic detective. The 26-year-old author would probably have been amazed to know that Sherlock Holmes would become one of the most inspiring and influential characters of all time.
The legendary sleuth of Baker Street, a chemistry and forensics expert ahead of his time, used seemingly trivial observations of evidence that others missed to solve the most baffling mysteries imaginable. His practices and techniques changed the way police work was conducted in the real world, lighting the way to the modern forensics of today.
Admission to The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes is timed entry, at 15 minute intervals, and requires the purchase of general exhibit hall admission. Museum members receive discounted tickets to this traveling exhibition, but must still reserve a timed ticket to the traveling exhibition.
To Purchase Tickets: Click Here
HOME SCHOOL EVENTS
Times: Mondays: 9am-Noon or Thurs: 2pm-5pm
For Ages: 4-5 years; 6-7 years; 8-10 years; and 11-13 years
To Register: Click Here
For Additional Information: Click Here to send an email
Details: Beyond our upcoming Homeschool days, we offer additional time in the Museum and recommend that you stay and take advantage of visiting all five levels. Five floors house 11 permanent exhibit halls containing state-of-the-art video and 3D computer animation with thrilling, life-like simulations where visitors can exercise their brains through hands-on activities, interactive kiosks and educational games. The extraordinary building and outdoor space serves as a living science lesson, offering provocative illustrations of engineering, technology and conservation.
Themes: FEB 12, 26 – Robots & Engineering (Thursdays)
MAR 2, 23 – Science Sleuths (Mondays)
MAR 5, 26 – Science Sleuths (Thursdays)
APR 9, 23 – Oceans (Thursdays)
APR 13, 27 – Oceans (Mondays)
Overall themes are the same for all grade levels each month, however activities and curriculum will be age specific.
PARENT/CHILD PROGRAM
Time: Mondays 9am-10:30am (For children ages 4-5)
Classes begin an hour before the Museum opens to the public, to allow children access to the galleries without distractions or interruptions.
Parents participate alongside the children.
Classes are 1.5 hours to allow time for supplemental hands-on experiences such as art projects and experiments that reinforce the concepts learned while visiting each of the four galleries: The Texas Instruments Engineering and Innovation Hall, The Lyda Hill Gems and Minerals Hall, The Rees-Jones Foundation Dynamic Earth Hall, The Rose Hall of Birds
For more Informtion: 214.756.5728
To Register: Click Here
PLANETARIUM SHOWS
Secrets of the Sun
From the nuclear forces churning at the heart of the sun to the mass ejections of solar material into the surrounding space, we will experience the power of the sun and its impact on the planets and ultimately life on Earth. We will trace the life cycle of the sun itself, going back to its beginnings and moving forward in time to its eventual death.
Universe
Universe allows audiences to experience an historical look at how we have envisioned the universe though the ages. We visit some of the ancient sites where our ancestors erected great structures with special astronomical significance. Finally we look at the Universe through the eyes of today’s science and space explorers to build up a spectacular overview of the heavens.
Texas Night Sky
Enjoy this informal narrated introduction to the wonders of the sky featuring a view as it may appear tonight in your own backyard. Learn which planets, stars, and constellations are currently visible, the unique stories behind their names, and tips on how to locate them in the night sky. The things available to see change as the calendar changes and so do these shows!
Seven Wonders
Turn back the pages of time and witness the ancient wonders of the world as they have not been seen for thousands of years. Travel to Egypt to visit the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Great Pyramids, to Persia to see the original Mausoleum, to Babylon to explore the fabled Hanging Gardens, to Greece to tour the Temples of Zeus and Artemis, and to Rhodes to stand in the shadow of the towering Colossus. We will investigate the theories of how these wonders were created and get a glimpse of some of the universe’s greatest wonders. Narrated by Sean Bean, Boromir from the Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
Wonders of the Universe
Peer deep into space through the eyes of the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope and travel back billions of years in time to witness the birth of the universe. On this breathtaking excursion you’ll witness the formation of galaxies and explore some of the most wondrous nebulae and astronomical structures yet discovered. As your travels continue, you’ll fly deep into our own Milky Way galaxy and return home to Earth on a spectacular tour through the solar system.
Hubble Space Telescope Images
The Orion Nebula, a cavern of rolling dust and gas some 1,500 light-years away, is the nearest star-forming region to Earth. This image is the sharpest ever taken of the nebula. The bright central region is home to the four heftiest stars in the nebula, collectively called the Trapezium. Ultraviolet light from them is carving a cavity in the nebula and disrupting the growth of hundreds of smaller stars. Nearby are stars still young enough to have disks of material encircling them, too small to be seen clearly in this image. The disks are the building blocks of solar systems. Faint red stars near the bottom are myriad brown dwarfs. Sometimes called “failed stars,” brown dwarfs are cool objects too small to be ordinary stars because they cannot sustain nuclear fusion in their cores the way our Sun does. Astronomers used 104 five-color Hubble images to make this composite picture, adding ground-based photos to fill out the edges. The mosaic covers approximately the apparent angular size of the full moon. The observations were taken between 2004 and 2005.
PERMANENT EXHIBITS AT PEROT MUSEUM
Moody Family Children's Museum
Where Little Children Make Big Discoveries: Park your stroller-and rev up for a day of discovery with your child! Here, kids 5 and younger can climb a replica of Reunion Tower, discover Texas wildlife or simply paint a picture.
Sports Hall
Give Your Mind and Body a Workout!: Could you outrun a Tyrannosaurus rex, or through a football better than a pro? Get ready, get set-and get active as you explore your body in motion!
Discovering Life Hall
The Power of Adaptation: What is life, and how do different species adapt over time? From single-cell organisms to the largest creatures on the planet, this exhibit hall explores and celebrates the diversity of life on earth.
Being Human Hall
What Does it Mean to be Human?: Study a sliver of real human tissue-or use your brain waves to launch a ping-pong ball. There's more to being human than you may realize!
Texas Instruments Engineering and Innovation Hall
How Does it Work? Ask an Engineer: What do bridges, prosthetics and robots have in common? Discover how engineers use math and science to solve everyday problems.
The Rees-Jones Foundation Dynamic Earth Hall
Forecast: 100 Chance of Change: Where else can you experience an earthquake, touch a tornado and broadcast a weather forecast all in the same day? Discover how earth, air, and water interact to provide dynamic results.
Tom Hunt Energy Hall
Empowering the Future of Energy: Take a virtual expedition deep underground to explore a drilling rig from the inside out! From natural gas to solar and wind energy, every source of energy is fueled by science.
Gems and Minerals Hall
Natural Brilliance: Gems and minerals not only serve as as the building blocks of our planet-many of them also happen to shimmer, sparkle and glow! Explore both the practical side and beautiful aspects of these complex structures.
Expanding Universe Hall
Your Space for Discovery: Embark on a journey through our solar system and beyond, and discover how scientists uncover the secrets of the universe.
T. Boone Pickens Life Then and Now Hall
Clues and Insights from the Fossil Record: Discover how studying the bodies and behaviors of modern-day animals can give scientists a glimpse of dinosaur life.
Rose Hall of Birds
Let Your Mind Take Flight: Create your own virtual species of bird as you explore the adaptations that help birds thrive in diverse environments.
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70. FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY
Explore innovative learning studios and a wide variety of interactive exhibits in the new Museum of Science and History.
Location: 1600 Gendy Street, Fort Worth, 76107 (corner of Montogomery & Gendy)
Admission: $15 for adults; $11 for children (2-12); $13 seniors (60+)
Admission to ExploraZone and all National Cowgirl Museum exhibits is one price and free for all Museum members
For Ticket Information: 817-255-9540
(Exhibit admission includes half-price admission to the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame.
The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame is open daily Mon – Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5 p.m.)
EXHIBITS:
OPENS FEBRUARY 14 - APRIL 26 -- What's Up Doc? The Animation Art of Chuck Jones
What’s Up, Doc? explores Jones’s creative genius, as well as the influences he drew on from the fine arts and popular culture, and the legacy of his work on the field of animation.
For More Information: Click Here
MAY 2015 -- Design Zone
What does it take to create a video game, line up rhythms like DJ’s, or design a roller coaster that produces the biggest thrills? Whether it is art, music or engineering, it takes math, science and creative problem solving to meet these design challenges.
FEBRUARY 24-28, 2015 -- Engineers Week
See how much fun science, technology, engineering and mathematics can be during Engineres Week 2014. Build, create, destroy, explore, design and invent alongside engineers from Mouser Electronics, IBM and Lockheed Martin and other area corporations.
Schedule: Tuesday – Wednesday, Feb. 18-19 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m
Thursday, February 20 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Homeschool afternoon from 1pm-4pm)
Friday, February 21 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m
Saturday, February 22-10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Here are just a few of the STEM-filled experiences planned:
Motor Mania: Build simple motors or make your motor driven machine with Mouser Electronics
Flight Simulator-Try your hand at flying Lockheed March fighter
Cardboard Constructions-Upcycle, build and create with this versatile material
Technology Take Apart-Take apart simple electronics to reveal interesting insides.
Engineer Meet and Greet-Engineers will be in the building from a variety of fields. Ask them your toughest, and most interesting, questions.
KEVA® Competition - Test your skills in building the tallest, strongest structure
Flight Challenge - Build flying objects and let them rip
Digital Trail-Visit the Cattle Raisers Museum to learn how ranchers use technology and engineering to protect their herds
Admission: All activities included with paid exhibit admission. Activities are offered on a rotating basis. Engineers are onsite at varying times.
APRIL 21-25 -- All Systems Earth
Celebrate Earth Week at the Museum during our “All Systems Earth” festival. Discover how nature recycles to keep our world in balance and learn how we can help inspire positive environmental awareness and green practices.
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday Friday: 10:00-2:00
Thursday 10:00-4:00 (Special extended hours for home school students from 1-4pm)
Saturday 10:00-4:00**
**The Big Canyon Balloon will be with us on Saturday for you to encounter weathering, erosion and deposition, participate in creating landforms and explore the inside of the canyon to discover a fossil record and examine an oil deposit.
What you will be learning: Find out about the rock cycle, weathering erosion and deposition, soils, the secret of the rotting log, composting, the atmosphere, butterflies, insects and pollinators and more…
PLANETARIUM SHOWS:
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure – Join Big Bird, Elmo and their friend, Hu Hu Zhu as they introduce children to the night sky and very basic astronomy. Recommended for very young audiences (ages 2 to 7), and the very young at heart!
Back to the Moon, for Good! – In case you haven’t heard, the Moon is trending again… and in a big way. Like in the glory days of the 1960s and 1970s, our big white space neighbor is enjoying the attention of lunar explorers. Only this time, they’re going back to the moon for good.
LASER Light Family Style
Our Amazing Solar System – Climb aboard for a fun and informative journey through the planets, from the center of our solar system to its very edge.
Fragile Planet – Fly from the oceans of Earth, to the towering peaks of Mars, and out to the unexplored landscapes of the Milky Way galaxy. Could there be life out there and, if there is, could we ever find it?
Two Small Pieces of Glass – Follow two students as they learn how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space.
IBEX – IBEX stands for the Interstellar Boundary Explorer. This mission has helped us to better understand where our solar system ends, and where the rest of the Milky Way galaxy begins.
Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity – Dare to get up close as a star ends its life with a cataclysmic explosion and collapses into one of the most mysterious and destructive objects of the universe.
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71. NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER
Location: Dallas Arts District
2001 Flora Street
214-242-5100
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm
Closed Mondays, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Cafe Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 11 am – 3:30 pm (for food services) & 4 pm (for beverage services)
Please note that hours are subject to change depending on private events and/or volume of business.
Closed Mondays, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Admission: Adult: $10; Seniors 65 and over: $7; Military with ID: $7; Student with ID: $5; Children under 12: FREE
Regular admission includes a free audio tour and entrance to special exhibitions.
FREE admission every first Saturday of the month, 10 am – 5 pm.
EXHIBITS:
THROUGH MAY 10, 2015 -- Melvin Edwards: 5 Decades
The exhibition program at the Nasher Sculpture Center encompasses and expands upon the strengths of the Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection. Recognized as one of the finest collections of modern and contemporary sculpture in the world, the Nasher Collection includes masterpieces by many of the most important artists of the past 125 years such as Auguste Rodin, Henri Matisse, Constantin Brancusi, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Alexander Calder, Henry Moore, Alberto Giacometti, Willem de Kooning, David Smith, Mark di Suvero, Richard Serra and Jeff Koons.
First Saturdays (FREE Admission)
Themes: FEB 7 – Friendship
MAR 7 – Collecting
HOMESCHOOL WORKSHOPS
MAR 25 - 27 -- Space Invaders (ages 5-12)
Cost: $5/person deposit.
Warning! Warning! Our space has been invaded by sculptures! Learn how artists think about positive and negative space and how sculptures can affect the way we move through spaces. Then, design your own spacey creations in the studio.
Advanced registration required.
Download registration form: Click here
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72. SHOWS AT THE FORT WORTH OMNI IMAX THEATER–MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY
NOW SHOWING:
Interstellar: The IMAX Experience
Tickets: $10.50 all ages
Details: During a global food crisis, the astronauts set out on a journey through space via a newly discovered wormhole in search of the "habitable worlds right within our reach." Partially filmed with IMAX® cameras, Interstellar was specifically shot by Nolan to be experienced on the giant screen.Omni Theater is one of only approximately fifty theaters worldwide to feature Interstellar exhibited in Nolan’s preferred format, on film rather than projected digitally. See the space odyssey that is Interstellar in IMAX® 2D in our Omni Theater an IMAX® Domed theater.
For More Information: Click Here
Tornado Alley
Tickets: $7/adults; $6/children 2-12 and Seniors 65+
Details: Join Storm Chasers star Sean Casey and the researchers of VORTEX 2, the most ambitious effort ever made to understand the origins and evolution of tornadoes, on this heart-pounding science adventure. Armed with a 70mm camera, a fleet of customized vehicles designed to withstand gale force winds, torrential rains and unrelenting hail, and an arsenal of the most advanced weather measurement instruments ever created, the stars of Tornado Alley take audiences on a thrilling quest to experience a tornado’s destructive power at point blank range. Experience the adrenaline and the science of nature’s most dramatic phenomena, now showing in the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s Omni Theater, an IMAX dome.
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Jerusalem
Tickets: $7/adults; $6/children 2-12 and Seniors 65+
Details: Jerusalem, sacred to half the people on earth; fought over more than any other place in history; conquered and destroyed, rebuilt and reinvented repeatedly over 5,000 years. Now, for the first-time ever, a new giant screen film adventure immerses audiences in a spectacular cinematic journey—soaring high above the Holy Land and plunging deep into the vibrant Old City—so they can experience as never before the iconic sites cherished by billions. Jerusalem is a breathtaking new film that explores on a grand scale the intersection of science, history and religion in this ancient, enigmatic place.
For More Information: Click Here
Journey to the South Pacific
Tickets: $7/adults; $6/children 2-12 and Seniors 65+
Details: Narrated by Cate Blanchett, Journey to the South Pacific will take moviegoers on a breathtaking adventure to the lush tropical islands of remote West Papua, where life flourishes above and below the sea. Join Jawi, a young island boy, as he takes us on a journey of discovery to this magical place where we encounter whale sharks, sea turtles, manta rays, and other iconic creatures of the sea. Home to more than 2,000 species of sea life, this exotic locale features the most diverse marine ecosystem on earth. An uplifting story of hope and celebration, Journey to the South Pacific highlights the importance of living in balance with the ocean planet we all call home.
For More Information: Click Here
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73. FEATURED 3D FILMS AT THE HOGLUND FOUNDATION THEATER AT PEROT MUSEUM
MARCH 6 - SEPTEMBER 7 -- DEEPSEA CHALLENGE 3D
Why would James Cameron, world-renowned, award-winning filmmaker, put his very life on the line to dive alone to the deepest place on Earth? What kind of passion and drive and spirit would impel him to risk everything he has achieved to descend to the Ocean’s darkest and most unknown depths? Cameron is also a passionate ocean explorer, driven by a lifelong dream to be the first man to dive solo to the bottom of the forbidding and mysterious Mariana Trench. As deep as Mount Everest with a lesser Alp stacked on top, the Trench is the ultimate last frontier on Earth.
DEEPSEA CHALLENGE follows the dramatic story — all in eye-popping 3D —of Cameron’s personal odyssey as he undertakes an expedition of such historic proportion and personal danger that it has been compared to walking on the moon.
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Tickets: Click Here
THROUGH MARCH 22, 2015 -- Robots 3D (40 min)
What does it take to make a “humanoid” robot — a robot who can do anything we can do but without the benefit of a human brain? This is the challenge for scientists now as they create robots who are becoming eerily like the people who are making them. Fascinating and fun, Robots 3D shows the latest developments — the successes and the failures — from robotic labs around the world and proves it’s not easy being (or creating a) humanoid!
To View Trailer: Click Here
THROUGH MAY 21 2015 -- Galapagos: Nature's Wonderland 3D (20 min)
In the vastness of the Pacific Ocean, there is a paradise unlike any other: the Galapagos. Amongst these remote volcanic islands, life has played out over millions of years in relative isolation. The result is a wonderland of nature, with a remarkable collection of plants and charismatic animals that have all adapted to this unique environment. Meet giant half-ton tortoises and marine iguanas that spit sea-salt. Dance with the tropical albatrosses and hunt fishes with the colorful blue-footed boobies. Swim with tiny penguins thousands of miles away from their natural habitats. Narrated by Jeff Corwin, this is a story of discovery, of survival against the odds, and of nature’s ingenuity, all brought to life in stunning 3D.
Tickets: Click Here
THROUGH MAY 21, 2015 -- TORNADO ALLEY 3D (20 min)
Join Storm Chasers star Sean Casey and the researchers of VORTEX 2, the most ambitious effort ever made to understand the origins and evolution of tornadoes, on this heart-pounding science adventure. Armed with a 70mm camera, a fleet of customized vehicles designed to withstand gale force winds, torrential rains and unrelenting hail, and an arsenal of the most advanced weather measurement instruments ever created, the stars of Tornado Alley take audiences on a thrilling quest to experience a tornado’s destructive power at point blank range. Experience the adrenaline and the science of nature’s most dramatic phenomena! This science adventure reveals the beauty and the power of some of our planet’s most extreme—and least understood—weather phenomena.
To View Trailer: Click Here
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74. PROGRAMS AT LOG CABIN VILLAGE
Location: 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, Fort Worth, TX
Phone: 817-392-5881
Admission: $4.50 ages 4-17 and 60+; $5 ages 18+
Groups: $4.00 each for groups of 10+; Free for ages 3 & under
Hours: Tue-Fri, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Sat & Sun, 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays
MARCH 14 -- MUSIC IN THE AIR
1-4 p.m.
No music store...no problem! Come join our band of merrymakers at this special family event as we create an orchestra from found materials, with instructions on how to make your own at home! We’ll also feature photos and recordings of historic instruments, as well as live music from Buttermilk Junction Old Time String Band.
Cost: Regular Village admission plus a $3 fee if you wish to make an instrument to take home.
No reservations required.
APRIL 4 -- Cherokee Basket Weaving
1-5 p.m.
Join Hannah as she guides you through the process of making your own beautiful Cherokee-style double walled basket. Class is designed for ages 18+.
Cost: $25 per person program fee includes general Village admission and class materials.
Reservations required by March 25. Registration form.
MAY 8-9 -- FRONTIER FORTS DAYS IN THE STOCKYARDS
During this free, two-day heritage event, the Stockyards National Historic District is transformed into an authentic representation of Texas frontier life, and we’ll have interpreters there to help tell the story. We’ll still be here at the Village, too, though...so come visit us either place!
MAY 16 -- PRAIRIE DAY AT THE BOTANICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS (BRIT)
We’re taking log cabin living to the prairie! We’ll still be here at the Village, too, though...so come visit us either place!
MAY 18-25 -- LOG CABIN VILLAGE CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE
JUNE 19 -- WAGONS WEST
9am-Noon
Wagons West is a program of hands-on activities recreating elements of a typical school-age child's day. The children wash clothes using a washboard and lye soap, card wool, grind corn by hand and weave on a child's scale loom. Program is for children going into 1st-6th grade.
Cost: $15 admission includes materials and a snack.
Reservations required one week prior. Registration form
JUNE 12 -- CELEBRATING TEXAS STYLE
9 a.m.-noon
Different cultures settled in Texas and brought with them a broad spectrum of ethnic celebrations. Come learn how some of our German, Latino, American Indian, Wend, and other ancestors celebrated special events through dance, food, crafts, and games. $15 admission includes class materials. Camp is for children going into 4th-8th grade.
Reservations required one week prior. Registration form
JULY 4 --LOG CABIN VILLAGE CLOSED
For More Information about the programs: Click Here
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75. DALLAS HERITAGE VILLAGE AT OLD CITY PARK
Location: Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park, 1515 South Harwood St.
(located near the heart of downtown Dallas, close to the junction of Interstates 30 and 35)
Admission: $9 Adult; $7 Senior (65+); $5 Child (4 to 12 years)
Dallas Heritage Village members are admitted free.
Group Pricing: 15 - 49 People Adults: $8 per person; Seniors (65+): $6.50 per person
50 - 99 People Adults: $7 per person; Seniors (65+): $6 per person
100+ People Adults: $5 per person; Seniors (65+): $5 per person
*Admission prices for special events vary. Detailed information about upcoming events is listed in our Calendar of Events.
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m.
Monday: Closed to the public
Closed: January and August
Closed the following holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
EVENTS
MARCH 10 -- Catch the Breeze! (Spring Fling)
Time: 11am - 3pm
Admission: Covered by general admission
Details: Wind is a powerful force for work and play.
Early Texans used the wind to help settle the land, and we still use the wind today in much the same way. The wind can also be a very unpredictable playmate, whether you’re trying to fly a kite, propel a sailboat or move a pinwheel.
Join us at the Village this Spring Fling for some blustery fun as we try and catch the breeze. Use windmills, sailboats, bubbles and kites to learn more about the wind and all that can happen when we catch the breeze.
MARCH 11 -- Windy Wonders
Time: 11am
Admission: 1 Accompanying Adult FREE, additional adults $9; $5/Ages 4-12; FREE under 4
Details: Have you ever played with the wind?
Have you flown a kite or made a wind driven toy like a pinwheel? What happens when the wind is blowing very hard or when it is only a gentle whisper? Join us as we read Gilberto and the Wind by Marie Hall and discover how the wind can be a fun playmate.
APRIL 8 -- Barnyard Buddies: Birthday Fun
Time: 11am
Admission: 1 Accompanying Adult FREE; Additional adults $9; $5/Ages 4-12; FREE under 4
Details: We all like to have our birthday be an extra special day, but a party on the moon?
In Big Birthday by Kate Hosford, grand plans can sometimes mean trouble. Come celebrate with us as we create our own birthday adventure at the Village and maybe even to the moon! Mammoth Jack Donkeys Nip and Tuck will be wearing their birthday party hats for the occasion.
MAY 13 -- Daydreams
Time: 11am
Admission: 1 Accompanying Adult FREE; Additional adults $9; $5/Ages 4-12; FREE under 4
Details: But what if we were the size of a doll or even too little for our names? Find out in When I Was Small and When You Were Small by Sara O’Leary
For More Information or to Purchase Tickets: Click Here
FAMILY PAST TIMES
3rd Sunday of the Month
Time: Noon - 4pm
Admission: Children FREE; Adults $9; Seniors $7
Bring the whole family for historic fun and participate in themed activities.
NIP & TUCK
Stories, Music and Hands-On Activities for Preschoolers
Please RSVP: 214-413-3674 or e-mail us. You can even purchase your advance tickets online.
Tickets can be purchased by phone, at the gate or online.
RSVP: 214-413-3674 or by email
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76. OLD RED MUSEUM OF DALLAS COUNTY HISTORY AND CULTURE
Location: Old Red Museum, 100 South Houston Street, Dallas, TX 75202
Phone: 214-757-1949
Hours: The Museum is open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily.
The Museum will be closed on the following days: December 24th & 25th, 2014.
Admission: General admission: $8
Senior (64+)/Student admission: $6 (students must show current high school or university ID)
Children ages 3-16: $5
Children under age 3: Free
Old Red Members: Free (Must Provide Proof of Membership)
Sunday Only – Early Bird Special: $5 for tickets purchased before noon
Jury Duty – Visitors can receive a reduced admission of $4 with proof of jury duty
General Admission tickets include admission to both the permanent galleries on the second floor and any special exhibit on the first floor.
Special Exhibits Only: Free with Old Red Museum General Admission
Special Exhibit Gallery Only: $3.00 adults; $1.00 children 3-16; Free for children under 3 years of age
Groups: Groups of 20 people or more, $5 each. This special pricing is ONLY AVAILABLE BY MAKING ADVANCED ARRANGEMENTS. Please call the group sales department at 214-757-1949 or click to email to book a group sale to take advantage of this price.
HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Future Home School Programs to be announced
Chose your Date, Chose your Program:
Your group can schedule the date and choose the program from the many we offer. The date and program can be scheduled Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 2:00pm or on limited Saturdays from 9:30am till noon.
All visits will include: Four interactive galleries, over forty computer touch screens, the Children’s Education Center, Discovery Carts and Interactive Gallery Guides.
Time: Registration: 9:15 a.m.-9:45 a.m.
Program Begins: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: $6/children; $3 Adults
Includes program, all day admission to the museum galleries and program supplies.
Please note that we have changed to a cash only admission the day of the program.
To RSVP: Click here to email the sales dept with the following info:
Names of attending adults, email address, phone, number of adults, number of children, ages of children. If you are a group leader, please list your group name with each family unit listed separately, as this makes preparation and registration run more smoothly.
Parking: Museum guests may purchase an underground parking vouchers for $2.
Details: Everyone enjoys a celebration! What brings families and communities together? How are traditions enjoyed? Come and join us at Old Red as we discover some of the rich traditional celebrations that help create the great city of Dallas. Students will enjoy music, making sand art, designing special placemats, creating cards and other items to be taken home and shared with family and friends.
CURRENT EXHIBITS
TBA
Other Exhibits:
Early Years: Prehistory to 1873
Trading Center
Big D
World Crossroads
Discount: The Old Red Museum of Dallas County History and Culture is offering HEART of Texas members (with valid HEART of Texas Family ID) a $1 discount per person/ticket. Discount may not be used for the Home School Workshops.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
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77. STAR PARTIES at FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY
Have you ever seen the rings of Saturn? Have you ever wanted to view the moons of Jupiter? Have you been dazzled by a star cluster? Are you in the market for a telescope and don't know where to start? This and more can be discovered every month outside the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History during the free monthly telescope observing. The star gazing events are held every month on area north of the Museum on the Saturday nearest the first quarter moon, weather permitting. They are presented by the Noble Planetarium staff and members of the Fort Worth Astronomical Society.
The Noble Planetarium is under construction, but you can still gaze at the stars and learn about the night sky during our free monthly Star Parties.
2015 STAR PARTIES:
March 28th
April 25th
Cost: Free
Location: In the Musuem's South Parking Lot.
Parking: Parking is available in the lot south of Harley Street.
Time: Dusk–10:30 p.m.
Details: Join the Noble Planetarium staff and members of the Fort Worth Astronomical Society in front of the Museum on Gendy Street. You’ll find plenty of telescopes for viewing and even more astronomy buffs to help you navigate your way through the skies. This event is weather permitting.
For more information: click here
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78. NORTH TEXAS DISTRICT SCIENCE FAIR FOR HOME SCHOOLERS
Need a boost to your homeschool science curriculum? Have a detail inclined child or one who loves science or technology? Need something on a college application to convince the staff your child can compete with the best? Science fair should be in your future!
Your 6th graders have a chance to participate in the Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair (DRSEF) too!
Private homeschooled students in grades 3-12 may enter in one of 4 divisions. Those living in TEA region 10: Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman and Rockwall counties compete for the opportunity to enter the DRSEF. Students in other near-by counties may compete at our NDTSF for awards, but cannot be guaranteed entry into a regional ISEF event: some have gone on to the FortWorth Regional event.
All 6 - 12 grade projects need some ISEF forms (like the research plan) to be filled in BEFORE experimentation begins! 6th graders' projects may NOT include any handling of toxic/dangerous substances or require permission for human or animal subjects. Higher grades must submit forms for these BEFORE experimentation begins - start early. Please find out more on our website. This is the most confusing part of science fair participation, so let's get it worked out early - contact us. We don't want students eliminated on technicalities.
Students from our NDTSF have done very well at DRSEF (placing and even Grand Prize!) and at the Texas Science and Engineering Fair (placing). You don't have to place to win a special prize. Add that "WOW" factor to your project by checking out our new links to give your project even more "Marvelocity". Ask how we can help. Don't forget to check our "Links" page for more homeschool friendly science competitions (some links need to be fixed at Texas A&M).
For More Information: Click Here to email
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79. ALEDO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL'S BASKETBALL, BASEBALL, VOLLEYBALL, SOFTBALL TEAMS
Aledo Christian School, located in Aledo,TX, is offering their sports programs to home schoolers.
Who: 7-12th grade boys and girls
Girls Sports: Volleyball, Basketball, Softball
Boys Sports: Basketball & Baseball
Location: Aledo Christian School
400 Queen Street
Aledo, TX 76008
For Information About Baseball: 817-939-2979 or click here to email
For Information About Other Sports: Contact 817-441-7357
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80. BERNE ACADEMY'S BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL
Berne Academy, located in Lancaster, TX, is looking for homeschoolers to play on their Boys' Varsity Basketball Team. They are associated with T-CAL (Texas Christian Athletic League) out of San Antonio.
Who: 7-12th grade boys
Location of Practices: Tommie Allen Recreation Center on Bonnie View Road
For More Information: 972-218-7373 or click here to email
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81. HOMESCHOOL SWIM-- The Colony Aquatic Park
Brand New! Expanded Homeschool Swim in The Colony!!
The price for fall season passes are very reasonable, especially since there are now three different days a week that you can come!
When: Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Time: 12:30-1:30pm
Location: The Colony Aquatic Park
5580 N. Colony Blvd
The Colony, TX 75056
Cost: $4 per person or purchase a season pass
Note: Children 6 and under MUST be directly attended by a swimming adult within arms reach.
Seasonal Passes available: $45–Individual
$60–Micro-family (2-3 members)
$80–Family (4+ members)
For More Information: 972-624-2225 or Click Here to email
http://www.TCpard.com
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82. HOME SCHOOL SWIM AND SWIM TEAM AT DON RODENBAUGH NATATORIUM
IN ALLEN
Home School Open Swim
Half-Price Fridays at the Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium!
Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. during the school year
Who: Home school students and their families.
Cost: $2/Students; $2.50/adults
For More Information: Call 214-509-4770 or visit http://www.allenparks.org/
City of Allen Home School Swim Team
Practices: Monday through Friday from 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium
For more information: Call 972-992-3996 or visit http://www.metro-aquatics.org/
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83. CHRISTIAN MARTIAL ARTS
Christian Martial Arts, an outreach of First Baptist Church of Euless, is offering a free month of classes to HEART of Texas newsletter readers who wish to try out their program. Christian Martial Arts has been ministering to the physical as well as spiritual needs of local families for almost ten years at First Euless!
It is a fun way to get plenty of exercise in an environment that seeks to honor God and teach respect for others. The tenets of CMA are Courtesy, Humility, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable spirit. Students learn fundamentals of self-defense, balance, flexibility, practice and repetition. We encourage progress through belt promotions but each student is only in competition with himself to advance. We have sparring nights, optional board breaking, tournaments and special events including Christmas parties and demonstrations. If you are looking for a great family activity, you've found it!
Cost: $25/month per person
Times/Class Descriptions:
Monday: 6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.–Children only
Monday: 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.–Beginners & Advanced of all ages
Thursday: 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.–Beginners of all ages
Thursday: 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.–Advanced students
Saturday: 10:00 am–12:00 p.m.–Open Workout for all students
For More Information: Click Here
Discount: Christian Martial Arts, an outreach of First Baptist Church of Euless, is offering a free month of classes to HEART of Texas newsletter readers who wish to try out their program.
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84. DALLAS THUNDER HOME SCHOOL BASKETBALL
Dallas Thunder is a home school competitive basketball organization.
Dallas Thunder offers:
Christ-centered, competitive Basketball for Home schooled boys and girls
Experienced, Professional Coaches.
The opportunity to play top public and private schools in the area
Participation in the National Christian Homeschool Basketball Tournament.
Website: http://www.dallasthunder.org
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85. ELITE TRACK CLUB/CROSS COUNTRY PROGRAM
For More Information: Click Here to email or 817-800-3922
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86. HOME SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
The Home School Athletic Association is a Christian-based organization providing athletics for homeschoolers through volunteer home school parent. They provide various programs including football, baseball, volleyball, soccer, and basketball for high school and middle school home schoolers.
Cheerleading: Girls junior high cheerleading squad for the 2015 football season. Click here to contact the coach.
Cross Country: If you are interested in joining HSAA Cross Country, please click here to contact the Track Commissioner.
Football: If interested in a two day football camp for middle schoolers this summer, please click here.
Details: 11-Man Tackle Football...Middle School, JV, and Varsity!
Open to boys, ages 11 to 18 and in grades 6 through 12, HSAA Football promises to provide each student-athlete with a Christ-centered approach to sports. Though competitive in nature, to be sure, HSAA will not sacrifice core values to win at all costs.
Instead, coaches and parents – and team mentors (varsity players and those who have recently graduated) – work with the players to build character for life.
Registration details: Click Here
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87. HULCY HOME SCHOOL PE CLASSES IN RICHARDSON
Come try your first class for free and see if our 20 year reputation of helping kids enjoy in a competitive Christian atmosphere is right for your family. 100% of the children that have tried it... have stayed.
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $20 a month for first child... $15 a month for any additional children.
When: Tuesdays (once a week)
Girls meet from 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Boys meet from 3:30-5:00 p.m.
To sign up just call 214-695-5560
Where:–Heights Park in Richardson on Floyd
in between Belt Line and Arapaho on the West side of 75 (south of Arapaho).
We play an array of competitive for kids at any skill level: dodgeball, football, kickball, flag tag, capture the flag, war, softball, baseball, crazyball, flipperball, Frisbee golf, soccer, circle dodgeball, track and field, and tons more. We also play fun and easy games such as: squirrel in a tree, two headed monster, parachute games, and much more!
We have a family camp out in January, and a Field Day at the end of the year that includes a picnic dinner, volleyball, hay ride, playing in a tree house, games, a bonfire, and cooking hotdogs outside!
Call RHETT HULCY directly to enroll or for any questions about the class:
214-695-5560
Discount: Rhett is offering HEART of Texas members one free month of classes, with a valid Heart of Texas family membership card.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
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88. HOME SCHOOL PE PROGRAMS AT VELOCITY IN SOUTHLAKE
Location: Velocity Sports Performance
1800 East Highway 114, Suite 101
Southlake, TX
817-416-0606
Discount: Velocity /Southlake is offering HEART of Texas members a 10% discount on all training, whether it is with the Home School program, regular training program or any camps that are held at this location., with a valid Heart of Texas family membership card.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: http://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
Velocity Sports Performance in Southlake has designed a program to meet the needs of Home School Families!
Location: 1800 East Hwy 114, Suite 101, Southlake, TX
For More Information: Call 817-416-0606
To Learn More About Velocity: www.velocitysp.com/southlake
Velocity Performance is a training facility with a staff of degreed and certified coaches. Their programs focus on all facets of athletic performance, including speed and agility, strength and explosive power, flexibility and mobility, endurance and energy system develo p.m.ent, and injury risk prevention.
Their 18,200 sq. ft. indoor facility includes a 30 yard turf field, 60 yard speed track, regulation volleyball court, Olympic weight area, comfortable viewing area for parents/coaches with wireless internet, men's and women's showers, electronic timing system and video analysis, and SPARQ testing.
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89. HOME SCHOOL FENCING CLASSES AT FENCING INSTITUTE OF TEXAS
Fencing Institute of Texas is committed to supporting our Home Schooled children by providing physical fitness that challenges the mind as well as the body.
Home School Classes
Times: 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Tuesdays and Thursdays
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 am. – Saturdays
Instructor: Coach Rhonda Trietsch
For More Information: 972-444-8498 or visit: http://www.fenceintexas.org/homeschool.html
Students enjoy private lessons, group training, and mini-tournaments during this time.
Parents are welcome to participate along with their children in these programs.
Additional classes during the week between the hours of 10 AM and 4 p.m. will be added
as this program and need grows.
Open Enrollment: Students may join this program at any time; the first month's fees are prorated. There is no pro-ration of fees after the first month. Fees are $90 per month plus $50 tuition ($140), and are due by the 5th of the month. Fees are due in advance and are non-refundable.
Students may take additional private lessons outside of the class meeting time for an additional fee.
To Register: Class size is limited to 15 students; pre-registration is required. If you are interested, please call our school at (972) 444-8498, or complete and mail or FAX the Home School Registration form.
To Download Registration Form: http://www.fenceintexas.org/homeschool.html
Discount: Fencing Institute of Texas is offering HEART of Texas members a $10 discount off the monthly tuition (individual or family) with a valid Heart of Texas family membership card. HEART of Texas students participating in the FIT Saturday Page or Squire programs receive a $5 discount off the monthly program fee with a valid Heart of Texas family membership card.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
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90. PARKER-TARRANT HOME SCHOOL SPORTS
Parker-Tarrant Home School exists to promote and accomplish education for the Texas Home School student in a Christian environment. With a focus primarily in the Parker County and West Tarrant County areas of North Texas, the organization’s objective is to provide a competitive environment for middle school and high school competition that is not normally provided by traditional home school organizations or support groups. PTHSS desires to accomplish this goal in a way that both works alongside the parents and honors Jesus Christ.
Currently the PTHSS organization offers boys' Varsity and Junior Varsity Baseball, boys' Basketball from middle school through high school, girls' high school basketball and girls' Varsity and Junior Varsity Volleyball. Six-Man boys' football is being added this fall! Other programs and age divisions may be offered in the future.
Many of the PT Warriors athletic activities occur at Birchman Baptist Church in West Fort Worth.
For More Information: click Here to email or www.pthss.org/
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91. POP-IN PLAYTIME AT PUMP-IT-UP OF GRAPEVINE
WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: 2-6 years old
WEDNESDAYS
Time: 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Ages: 6-12 years old
Discount: Pump-It-Up of Grapevine is offering HEART of Texas members a 10% discount on private parties. Members also receive $1 off Pop-In-Playtime on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for ages 2 through 6, and on Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 for ages 6-12. Members must present their valid HEART of Texas Family ID card to take advantage of these special offers.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
For More Information: 817-329-1332 or grapevine@pumpitupdfw.com
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92. THESA RIDERS HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
THESA Riders is a home school association, providing the DFW area with competitive and Christ-centered athletic programs for home schoolers at the high school and junior high level.
THESA offers the following:
Baseball -- Boys Basketball -- Girls Basketball -- Girls Cheer -- Boys Football -- Boys and Girls Golf -- Girls Softball -- Girls Volleyball
THESA Riders is offering a competitive HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER program for 2014-2015.
TRYOUTS: Dates to be announced SOON – check web site or email us
Who is THESA?
THESA (Texas Home Educators' Sports Association) exists to support families with a calling to home educate their children by providing high quality, competitive sports programs, enabling children to grow in Godly character and skills at the junior and senior high level.
What does a THESA soccer tryout look like?
The coaches will spend about 20 minutes at the beginning of the tryouts with a parent/player orientation – expectations, what a season looks like, practices, commitment.
The coaches will then put players through 1 Ä‚ -2 hours of stretching, conditioning, skills, drills, and team play.
Do players need to attend all the tryouts?
If your schedule allows, attending all the tryouts is best. While attending all the tryouts is not mandatory, it is strongly encouraged for each player to make the best showing, get to know the other players and coaches.
What does a player need to bring?
Players need to come with a GREAT attitude, dressed in appropriate soccer attire and equipment, bring a personal ball (only size 5) and LOTS of water, maybe even a snack.
Questions?
Web site: http://www.thesariders.net/
Email us at thesaridersoccer@gmail.com
For More Information: http://www.thesariders.net
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93. TRAINING FOR CONFIDENCE MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL IN COLLEYVILLE
Training for Confidence is a full-time martial arts school in Colleyville.
We currently have several families at our Colleyville school location who home school their children.
We would welcome the opportunity to partner with Heart of Texas and offer discounted tuition to your members.
Discount: Training for Confidence is offering HEART of Texas members a 25% discount off the monthly student membership fee, with a current Heart of Texas family membership card.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
To Learn More: TFCKarate.com
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94. BEST GYMNASTICS IN FLOWER MOUND
Gymnastics is the best sport available to create young athletes and proper athletic foundations for all future sporting endeavors. We offer several classes for all ages including: Little Tots class for 14mo-3 years, Best Kids 3-4 years. For ages 5 and up we offer Tumbling, Girls Gymnastics, Boys Gymnastics and a Home schooling class.
Location: 601 Cross Timbers Rd. Suite 100 in Flower Mound.
To Learn More: 972-874-8800 or click here
Home School Class
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Details: Best Gymnastics does not have sessions, so you can join at anytime! This co-ed class for ages 5 and older will focus on athletic conditioning, tumbling, flexibility, core strength, and of course, fun! The class has a 10:1 student/teacher ratio.
Cost: $59/month
For more information: Click here
Open Gym
Date: Every Friday
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: $12/child
Details: This is a drop off event. Lots of exercise and lots of fun! No reservations required.
For more information: Click here
Best Night Out
Date: Swpt 14
Time: 6:00-10:00pm
Cost: $25/child; siblings receive $5 discount
Details: Best Night Out is designed for parents to get the night off while kids have a blast at the gym! Dinner and a drink are provided. Children 3 (potty trained) and older may attend Best Night Out.
For more information: Click here
Upcoming dates: Sept 14: Best Bucks Spending Spree; Oct 19: Monster Mash Madness; Nov 9: Pirates and Princesses Party; Dec 14: Winter Wonderland
Discount: Best Gymnastics is offering HEART of Texas members a 15% discount off all of their recreational gymnastics classes, with a current Heart of Texas family membership card.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
To Learn More about Best Gymnastics: 972-874-8800 or click here
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95. HOME SCHOOL GOLF PROGRAM AT LANTANA GOLF CLUB
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR HOME SCHOOL GOLF PROGRAM
SPRING 2015 SESSION
Experience the Game of Golf! Lantana Golf Club is offering three separate golf programs for juniors, age 8-17, in 2015. The Spring, Summer and Fall programs will each offer weekly clinics over a period of 8-10 weeks.
Participants will receive instruction on full swing, short game (chip, pitch, putting) and bunker play. Participants will also receive a basic introduction to the rules & etiquette of golf and the opportunity for quality time on the course.
Our objective is to introduce juniors to the game of golf, improve playing skills and provide the opportunity for personal growth and learning. We hope to build and strengthen character, develop new friendships, and enjoy the experience and life lessons this great game provides.
Marc Brooks will provide lead instruction with assistance from other local golf professionals as needed. Mr. Brooks is a PGA member and currently Director of Instruction at Lantana Golf Club. He was named "Best Golf Instructor Denton County 2011, 2012 and 2013" and a member of the PGA President's Council for his continuing effors to promote the grow the game of golf.
To Register: click here to download the registration form.
For more information: Contact Marc Brooks, PGA at 940-728-4653 ext. 308 or click here to email
Discount: Marc Brooks is offering HEART of Texas members a 10% discount, with a current Heart of Texas family membership card.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
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96. SMOOTHING THE WAY MEETINGS -- NORTH TEXAS
Smoothing the Way is a support group dedicated to serving first-year homeschooling mothers. Each month a topic of specific interest to the new homeschooler is offered. We will offer you information that will make your first year less confusing. We will also offer you the opportunity to meet other new homeschoolers who are sharing your experiences — both good and bad! You will meet veteran homeschoolers who can reassure you that these experiences are very normal and can help you to navigate through your first year.
For Information about Smoothing the Way groups near you, or to find out how you can lead a group: http://www.smoothingtheway.com/
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97. DFW SPEECH & DEBATE CLUB
DFW Speech & Debate is committed to providing quality communications training to help students sharpen their ability to analyze problems, think and listen critically, and communicate their ideas in an organized and compelling manner. Our communications training includes:
Speech & Debate Summer Camps
We train hundreds of students each summer who go on to excel in competition! Our camps are engaging and fun and serve to inspire students to cultivate their critical thinking and communication skills. We offer a wide variety of training including introductory, intermediate and advanced Speech and Debate camps, Model UN, Moot Court and much more for ages 12-18! This summer we are expanding our offerings to include Junior Speech for ages 6-11!
Private Coaching! - for speakers, debaters and writers who would like to advance their skills at a faster pace
Most great competitors have great coaches. Our veteran team of coaches provide individualized training for students prior to and during the school year. Coaching sessions include helping students develop a high level of competency writing AP quality essays, writing and performing speeches, and writing and arguing their debate case. See specific Coaching Services here.
Tools for Debate Curriculum
Most great competitors also have great TOOLS. Our easy-to-use 12-week curricula puts valuable instruction in the hands of debate students and club leaders to prepare students for Policy and Lincoln Douglas debate competition. Our curriculum includes a dual track approach to help beginners master foundational skills such as Writing a Case, 4-Point Refutation, Organization and Cross-Examination (C/X) and more. Experienced debaters will advance to the next level with round-winning techniques on C/X Strategies, and NEG strategies (e.g. identifying unproven or faulty assumptions). Packed with examples, drills, quizzes and a FREE affirmative case!
For More Information: dfwspeechanddebate.com
Discount: DFW Speech & Debate is offering HEART of Texas member-supporters (with current Family ID) 10% off their Summer Camp fee.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
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98. DENTON COUNTY CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION
This group has no announcements this month.
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99. IRVING HOME SCHOOLERS
A support group for families in Irving and all surrounding communities.
Time: 7pm
Details: We are a volunteer, non-profit organization committed to serving home school families in Irving and all surrounding communities. Our mission is to reach out to all homeschooling families - providing resource information, ongoing activities, and support. All are welcome. We meet the 1st Thursday of the month (Sept. - May except Dec.) at Lee Park in Irving.
For more information: click here
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100. PEACH
A support group for families in the Plano area
Click Here for More Information
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101. OFFICIAL 2015 COLLEGE BOARD TEST DATES
2015 PSAT TEST DATES:
To Find out When Your Local High School is Offering the PSAT Test: Click Here
PSAT TESTING FEE: $15 (some schools charge an additional fee to cover administrative costs)
Homeschoolers who take the test at their local public school should not be charged more than the school charges its own students. The College Board makes fee waivers available to schools for students in eleventh grade from low-income families who can't afford the test fee. See the school counselor for more information about fee waivers. Special testing situations are also available for special needs students. Ask the school counselor for more details.
PSAT Code for Texas Homeschoolers: 994499
Information for Students with Disabilities: Click Here
2015 SAT TEST DATES:
MAR 14 -- Registration Deadline Feb 13
MAY 2 -- Registration Deadline Apr 6 (Subject Tests also available)
JUN 6 -- Registration Deadline May 8 (Subject Tests also available)
For SAT Subject Test Calendar: Click Here
For More Information: Click Here
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102. MASTER THE SAT CLASSES WITH JEAN BURK
College Prep Genius will be offering their incredible "MASTER THE SAT CLASS" in several Texas cities. This revolutionary course will give students all the tools needed to conquer the SAT and PSAT/NMSQT. Students will learn the logical patterns behind standardized test questions as well as necessary strategies that could help increase their test scores tremendously. A high score on the SAT or PSAT/NMSQT can open doors to college entrance and colossal scholarships that could include full tuition, room and board, honors dorms, graduate money and stipends to study abroad! Many of their students have raised their test scores as much as 600 points and received scholarhips over $200,000 from Ivy-League schools. College Prep Genius has been featured on NBC, CBS, Fox, TXA21 and The Homeschool Channel.
Their carefully selected teachers will show students how to ace the SAT so they can raise their scores and get scholarships to college. The SAT and PSAT are tests of logic (not high school subjects) and most students do poorly on them because they don't understand the test. She will teach how to look at the test questions correctly so they don't fall for the wrong answer and she will not only explain why the right answer is right but also why the wrong answer is wrong. Students will gain confidence in their test-taking skills and be given the necessary tools for scoring high on these standardized tests.
Watch College Prep Genius founder, Jean Burk, give speeches on "How to Ace the SAT" and "Free College Can Happen to You" click here
What's Covered in Class:
"Master the SAT Class” is a thorough investigation of the SAT and PSAT including an extensive review of all three test sections: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing.
Register at collegeprepgenius.com
Download the e-book “15 Secrets to FREE College” for a penny at www.collegeprepgenius.com Use code: heart
Discount: College Prep Genius is offering a $5 discount off classes and products to HEART of Texas family members. You must have a valid membership card to qualify for the discount.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
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103. BAYLOR & AIR FORCE ROTC (AFROTC) SCHOLARSHIP
Baylor and Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) have teamed up to provide an enormous scholarship opportunity to help students afford a Christian college education while pursuing their dream in a career in aviation, medicine, science, engineering, law, space, business, etc.
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1, 2014
To Apply: Visit http://www.afrotc.com/ and fill out the on-line application.
Highlights:
• We appreciate the homeschooled student and know first-hand the talent and intellect they offer. Our Cadet Wing Commander last Fall was homeschooled and she was outstanding!
• Who do we want to help? Your students interested in leadership who are about to graduate, applying to a service academy (Baylor would be a great Plan B), excels academically, involved in Eta Sigma Alpha or other honor societies and service organizations, as well as competitors of all kinds.
• The application deadline for AFROTC high school scholarships is December 1, 2012.
• AFROTC’s best scholarship (Type 1) pays full tuition and fees (~$25,000/year at Baylor).
The second best scholarship (Type 2) pays $15,000/year.
The majority of our cadets are on these two types of scholarships.
• Baylor is very generous with their merit scholarships which range from $3,000–$14,000/year. Have your student go to http://www.baylor.edu/admissions/calculator/ and input their ACT/SAT scores and class ranking into the Scholarship Calculator to see what they could be offered. You will be amazed.
• If your student receives an AFROTC high school scholarship and brings it to Baylor, they will receive the Baylor AFROTC Incentive Scholarship worth $3,000/year. They get this just by simply bringing the AFROTC scholarship to Baylor!
• Students on scholarship also receive $900/year for books and a monthly, tax-free stipend of $300-$500. They can use this stipend however they like (cheeseburgers and coffee??).
• A student with a high school scholarship can try AFROTC their freshman year, and if they decide not to continue, they can simply walk away without having to pay back their scholarship. No kidding!
• If your student does not receive a high school scholarship, there’s an even greater opportunity to receive an AFROTC scholarship once they are at Baylor. AFROTC has a $60 million scholarship budget to award scholarships from and as of the end of the Spring semester, 86% of Baylor cadets were on scholarship.
• Baylor AFROTC is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year (the Air Force is 61 years old) and for the first time in our history, we are opening an AFROTC Living & Learning Center where cadets have the option to live among themselves. Visit http://www.baylor.edu/rotc/llc/ for more information.
• If you would like to come for a visit, we have a “Bunk with a Bear” program where your students can spend the night with a cadet, attend classes, eat with them, meet other cadets, take the campus tour, talk to academic advisors, and get the feel of Baylor.
For More Information: Click here to email or call 254-710-3513.
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104. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE for HOME SCHOOLERS IN 21 COUNTIES ---- AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
The American Cancer Society is the largest nonprofit voluntary organization in the world. The Society depends on the competence, creativity and dedication of its 2 million volunteers nationwide to achieve its mission. Along with learning the value of volunteering in your community we can offer your home schooled student a way to apply all they are learning in a real world atmosphere.
Counties in the North Texas Region of the American Cancer Society: Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Wise, Cooke, Grayson, Fannin, Collin, Hunt, Rains, Kaufman, Ellis, Johnson, Eastland, Comanche, Erath, Hood, Rockwall
For more information: 817-570-0612 or Click Here to email
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105. BECOME A HOST FAMILY FOR A FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT THROUGH INTO EdVENTURES HIGH SCHOOL EXCHANGE ORGANIZATION
Learn to Laugh in Another Language!
INTO EdVENTURES High School Exchange Organization offers you the opportunity to host a young high school student from another nation in your own home...let these incredible young people from other countries show you their culture, up close and personal. Welcome them as a son or daughter...touch their lives, and change their world, and your's too. The experience will teach you and your children how another family lives across the world, while they, in turn, learn about you and the American culture...many of them love to cook and share themselves and their family with you.. They become part of your family for a lifetime.
Share your heart, your faith, your family and your home with a high school foreign exchange student.
IF you have children at home, they can learn so much and make a life long friend. If you do not have kids at home you will LOVE the new dimensions they will add to your life, and the new life they will give to your home.
There are boys and girls ages 15-18 from South america, Asia and Europe. They bring their wide-eyed enthusiasm and a desire to learn our culture, and in turn share their's.
They will attend your local high school for the academic year.
IF THIS SPEAKS TO YOUR HEART...you can make a huge difference in a young person's life. You will touch a nation, and change the world!!
All host families are volunteer
Who can become a Host Family:
Young families with small children, families with teens, empty nesters, grand parents, even single parents!
Our host families must provide: Room, Board, Food, and Transportation. Host families
Must also be financially able take in another child.
The students have: Full health insurance coverage and their own spending money ($200-$300/month, which takes care of personal things or extra things they want, and school activity expenses). These will not have to be provided by the host family.
Student information: Our students are boys and girls ranging in age from 15-18. They are from South America, Asia, and Europe. They arrive the third week of August, hopefully a week or two before school starts.
They will attend the LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL for either the ENTIRE ACADEMIC YEAR...OR ONE SEMESTER (either spring for fall)
INTO EdVENTURES will share with the prospective host families the student's & letters to the host family from the student and their parents...
How are families and students matched: We do our best to match common interests, etc. And once a match is made, host families can begin communicating with their new "son/daughter"...usually, the student overseas emails as soon as they hear they have been placed with a family... THEN, MEETING THEM AT THE AIRPORT IN AUGUST… IS AWESOME!!
For more information: 817-545-5058 or Click Here to email
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106. VOLUNTEER AT THE FORT WORTH ZOO -- WEEKDAY HOME SCHOOL VOLUNTEENS PROGRAM
The Fort Worth Zoo's Weekday Home School Volunteens Program provides home-schooled teens, ages 12-17, the opportunity to assist Fort Worth Zoo Preschool teachers by helping set up, clean up, and assist students with crafts and excursions into the Zoo.
Volunteens come in once a week, for half of the day -- either from 8:45am to 12:15pm or from 12:45pm to 4:15pm.
The fall session runs from September to December; the spring sessions runs from January to May.
Applications are completed online and interviews are scheduled after the final application date. After interviewing all applicangs, the Education staff will make selections. Selected Volunteens are required to attend a mandatory orientation prior to the start of the semester.
Registration for the spring semester ends November 16, 2014
For More Information, or to Apply: Click Here
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107. MEALS ON WHEELS, INC. OF TARRANT COUNTY SEEKS HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES TO DELIVER HOT MEALS AND FRIENDSHIP
Meals on Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County is a community based agency that provides meals to the homebound in Tarrant County. Delivering meals is a great community service as well as a unique learning opportunity, and we welcome students, along with adults, to be involved in the meal delivery. Our clients depend on volunteers to deliver hot, nutritious meals along with care and compassion.
Several home school families currently volunteer for our program and we would like you to join us.
Weekly and substitute volunteers are needed now.
Meals are picked up from local distribution sites and delivered to homes within close proximity.
Delivery typically takes about hour.
If you join our volunteer team you will feel great ensuring that several Tarrant County neighbors
have received food and a friendly visit.
From a Homeschool Mom's Perspective–by Trudi L.
Benson (age 10) and I started delivering meals when he was two years old. It's been a very rewarding experience. We both have learned so much and met some really nice people along the way. I incorporate our volunteer activities into our daily lessons.
Math: We count the number of clients, meals, and milks on a route sheet; use a lot of addition and subtraction.
Reading and Spelling: Letters and words are everywhere on a route sheet.
Science and Health: We've learned about diabetes and good nutrition. We also talk about different disabilities.
Social Studies/Geography: We interact with people from different socioeconomic groups. as we deliver meals, we discuss surrounding terrain, lakes, rivers, and teh weather. Map reading skills are also developed.
Community Service: By providing hot, nutritious meals, we help a lot of people in our community.
For More Information: 817-336-0912
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108. MEALS ON WHEELS OF JOHNSON & ELLIS COUNTIES SEEKS HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES TO DELIVER HOT MEALS
Volunteers Needed!!!
Meals-on-Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties serves the children of yesterday by helping needy elderly and disabled persons to remain independent and healthy in their own homes by providing home-delivered meals, daily personal contact, and support for individuals and their families.
Meals-on-Wheels could not operate one day without the help of volunteers. Dedicated, caring volunteers assist in providing hot, noontime meals. Not only do our volunteers deliver nutritious meals, they also ensure the safety of our clients. Daily contact is as important as the meals we serve.
A meal route takes approximately 45 minutes to deliver with convenient pick-up sites located throughout each county. By volunteering, you help bring hope, love, and friendship to the elderly and disabled homebound in your community.
To Volunteer: 817-558-2840 or 972-351-9943.
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109. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SERVE MEALS AT THE STEWPOT IN DALLAS
Is your family or support group looking for an opportunity to help the needy?
The Stewpot is a 501c(3) organization that reaches out to the homeless of Dallas by providing meals and other services. The Stewpot serves 3 meals a day, every single day of the year. To meet this great need, The Stewpot is seeking volunteers (individuals or groups of 10-15) to serve a meal once a month.
For more information: 214-746-2785 ext. 320 or Click Here
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110. TEXAS GLOBAL EDUCATION AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Experience the world and expand your family's horizons this summer!
Open your heart and your home to a global visitor and enable your teenager to stay with a family abroad.
Details: Texas Global Education and Cultural Exchange provides several one-month home-stay opportunities.
Home-stays (instead of staying in a hotel) have many advantages:
•Experience life from the inside - not as a tourist
•Learn, appreciate, understand and evaluate another culture - and your own
•Establish a close relationship with someone - from another culture
•Develop cross-cultural understanding through communication and interaction
The focus of a cultural exchange is friendship, but lasting friendships and warm memories aren't the only results. Young people who have the opportunity to live with a host family in a foreign country or to host an international youth in their home enjoy a priceless educational experience that better prepares them for a life in a global society.
For more information: Call 940.241.3097
Info.texasglobaleducation@gmail.com
www.texasglobaleducation.org
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111. FREE ORGAN RECITALS IN DALLAS
FREE ORGAN RECITAL
DATES
FEBRUARY 27, 2015
JUNE 12, 2015
Time: 12pm-12:30pm
(followed by a one hour tour of the Center)
Cost: FREE
Location:
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora, Dallas, 75201
Details: Recital
given by Mary Preston, resident organist with the Dallas
Symphony
Orchestra, on the Lay Family Concert Organ. This 30 minute presentation
will be followed by a one-hour tour of the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony
Center.
Reservations not
required, but requested for groups of 15 or more.
For More Information or for a Group Reservation:
214-670-3331
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112. 2014-2015 GREATER PLANO AREA COTILLION
When: We will hold four fall and four spring cotillions, excluding December and April. Dates should be considered tentative, however, until the receipt of your invitation approximately two weeks beforehand. Tentative dates for the 2014-2015 year are: TBA
Details: We are a fellowship of homeschooling parents offering instruction to teens in etiquette and various forms of traditional dance along with the opportunity to build socialization skills and new relationships for God’s glory. The cotillion is open to homeschoolers aged 12 to 18. 2014—2015 Selective Sundays of the month 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Gleneagles Country Club: 5401 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093
Cost: $50 non-refundable, annual registration fee per family; $25/per person for each cotillion (includes meal and dance instruction); parents may R.S.V.P. for dinner as space allows for $25:
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