HEART of Texas

Homeschool with HEART!
December 2019 HEART OF TEXAS   
Home Educators Alliance for Resources and Training of Texas, Inc.

DECEMBER 2019  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 share this newsletter with 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. 

Support groups meeting listings are free. If you are a new group please contact us so we can also add you to our database so families can find you.  
Non-profit clubs and organizations that are in partnership with HEART of Texas can also promote their meetings in our newsletter.  Advertising space is available for those wishing to advertise their businesses, proms/dances, classes, workshops, conventions/conferences, job listings, or other opportunities.  Special rates and other benefits are given to businesses and organizations which partner with us. Email us for more information about our Partnership Programs.

Additionally, if you or anyone in your homeschool group would like to submit articles, or volunteer to serve on our newsletter or advertising teams, please contact us at editor@heartoftex.org.

We would love to hear from you!  


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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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MONTHLY
"HOMESCHOOLING 101" INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS

DECEMBER (TBA)

Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Cost: FREE

LOCATION:
Bedford Public Library
, 2424 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford, 76021

To Register:  Click Here
For More Information:  
Click Here

Details:  Thinking about homeschooling? 
Wondering what's involved, how it works, and if it's right for your family?  
Our "Homeschooling 101" informational meetings are designed to teach you the basics of homeschooling and give you the information you need to help you get started on the right foot.   

Some of the Questions answered during the session:
What is required to homeschool in the state of Texas?
Where can I find curriculum?
What about teacher certification?
How do homeschoolers perform on standardized tests?
Can homeschoolers go to college?
How do homeschoolers perform in the real world?
and MORE!!

Other Homeschooling 101 Informational Meetings:  
If your support group would like to host an Info Meeting, or if you would like to become a part of our Homeschooling 101 Presentation Team, p
lease contact us via our website.  We will provide training and materials.


BECOME A MENTOR!!
If you are a veteran home school mom or dad homeschool group leader and would like to stay connected to the homeschooling community by serving in this way, we would love for you to consider becoming a Mentor!  We are recruiting Mentors for our Homeschool Mentor Program.  Mentors assist new homeschool families with getting started on their journey.  It is not a tutoring service or classes for homeschool students.  This is a ministry to parents who are seeking guidance in getting started homeschooling their children.  
For more information, please contact us via our website.

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

MONTHLY QUICK-LINKS
Monthly -- "Homeschooling 101" Informational Meetings
Monthly --  Amon Carter Museum Exhibits
Monthly --  Dallas Museum of Art Exhibits
Monthly -- Dallas Arboretum
Monthly -- Fort Worth Botanic Garden Programs
Monthly -- FW Museum of Science & History: Planetarium
Monthly -- FW Museum of Science & History: Films at Omni/Imax
Monthly -- FW Nature Center & Refuge
Monthly -- HEART Partner: FW Zoo:  Homeschool Classes
Monthly -- HEART Partner: Old Red Museum - Current Exhibits
Monthly -- Perot Museum: 3D Films @Hoglund Foundation Theater -- Dallas
Monthly -- Texas Discovery Gardens
Monthly -- Texas Parks and Wildlife Programs (Select Parks)
Monthly -- Purtis Creek State Park -- Athens
Monthly -- Cedar Hill State Park -- Cedar Hill
Monthly -- Ray Roberts Lake State Park -- Denton
Monthly -- Eisenhower State Park -- Denison
Monthly -- Ft Richardson State Park/Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway -- Jacksboro
Monthly -- Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway -- Mineral Wells
Monthly -- Tyler State Park -- Tyler
Monthly -- Lake Tawakoni State Park -- Wills Point
Monthly -- Reading Programs
Monthly -- Library Used Book Sales Across North Texas
Monthly -- Library Programs

MONTH AT A GLANCE
December 2019
DEC -- Omni at FWMSH: Films Now Showing
THRU DEC 1 -- Amon Carter: Seeing in Detail: Scott
DEC 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 28, 29 --
FW Nature Center: Nature Hikes
DEC 1 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Overlook Hike
DEC 4 -- BRIT: Homeschool Day
DEC 4, 11, 18 -- FW Nature Center: Wednesday Walks

DEC 6 -- HEART Partner LLELA: Lake Side Fireside Chats
DEC 6 -- Nash Farm (First Friday): Christmas Decorating
DEC 6 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Night Hike
DEC 6-7 -- Riverbend NP: ElectriCritters
DEC 6-14 -- NTPA: Frozen, Jr
DEC 7 -- SAT Test Date  (Registration Deadline NOV 8;  Late Reg NOV 26)
DEC 7 -- HEART Partner LLELA: Nature Walk
DEC 7 -- HEART Partner Camp Tonkawa: Horsemanship Day Camp
DEC 7 -- Log Cabin Village:  Holidays at the Hearth & Photos with Santa
DEC 7  -- FW Nature Center: Who Lives There Anyway?
DEC 7 -- Lake Mineral Wells SP: Cross Timbers Cowboy Poetry & Stories
DEC 7 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Park Cleanup
DEC 7 -- Tyler SP: Dutch Oven Cooking: History in a Black Pot
DEC 7 -- Tyler SP: Navigation Revelation
DEC 7 -- Tyler SP: Survival Fire
DEC 7 -- Tyler SP: Reading Ranger Campfire Stories
DEC 7-8 -- HEART Partner Camp Tonkawa: Primitive Survival Skills Class 2
DEC 7-22 -- Dallas Children's Thtr: Little Women
DEC 9 -- Dallas Arboretum (Homeschool Lab): 12 Days Stem Walk
DEC 10 -- FW Japanese Garden: Docent Tours
DEC 13 -- Tyler SP: Nature Wonderland Hike
DEC 13 -- Tyler SP: A Pineywoods Christmas Lighted Drive-thru
DEC 13-14 -- Riverbend NP: ElectriCritters
DEC 13-22 -- NTPA: Scrooge
DEC 14 -- HEART Partner LLELA: Bird Walk
DEC 14 -- Kerrville: Library Book Sale
DEC 14 -- Cedar Hill SP: Holiday Hike
DEC 14 -- Cedar Hill SP: Caroling at Penn Farm
DEC 14 -- Lake Mineral Wells SP: Cross Timber Bird Walk
DEC 14 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Star Party
DEC 14 -- Tyler SP: Nature Wonderland Hike
DEC 14 -- Tyler SP: A Pineywoods Christmas Lighted Drive-thru
DEC 14 -- Kimbell (Kids Drop In): Watercolor Creatures
DEC 14-15 -- HEART Partner Camp Tonkawa: Outdoor Cooking
DEC 18 -- GDYO: Holiday Magic
DEC 19 -- Oliver Nature Park: Intro to Archery (ages 6-15+)
DEC 20-24 -- Riverbend NP: ElectriCritters
THRU DEC 20 -- Casa Manana: Jack Frost
DEC 20 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Night Hike
DEC 21 -- HEART Partner LLELA: Christmas at the Cabin
DEC 21 -- Mineola: Library Book Sale
DEC 21 -- Lake Mineral Wells SP: Kids Wilderness Survival
DEC 21 -- Kimbell (Kids Drop In): Watercolor Creatures
THRU DEC 21 -- HEART Partner Artisan Theater (Children's): Annie, Jr
THRU DEC 21 -- HEART Partner Artisan Theater (Main): Elf the Musical
DEC 22  -- FW Nature Center: Whose Track is Whose?
DEC 23 -- Dallas Arboretum (Homeschool Workshop): Christmas Village Tour
DEC 23 - JAN 3  -- FW Nature Center: Winter Break Activities
DEC 27 -- Oliver Nature Park: Intro to Trout Fishing (ages 5-16)
DEC 28 -- Oliver Nature Park: Intro to Archery (ages 6-15+)
DEC 28 -- Lake Mineral Wells SP: Pententiary Hollow Wild Walk
DEC 28 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Moonshiner's Hike
DEC 28 -- Kimbell (Kids Drop In): Watercolor Creatures
DEC 29 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Overlook Hike
THRU DEC 29 -- Dallas Children's Thtr: Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show
THRU DEC 29 -- Amon Carter: Gordon Parks: The New Tide
DEC 31 -- Lake Mineral Wells SP: First Day Hike-Midnight Hike

DEC 31 -- Tyler SP: Catching Rainbows - Family Trout Fishing
DEC 31 -- Tyler SP: Zombie Apocalpyse Hike
DEC 31 -- Early Bird Registration Deadline: HEART of Texas Regional College Night

January 2020
JAN -- Omni at FWMSH: Films Now Showing
JAN 1 -- Lake Mineral Wells SP: First Day Hike - Pentitentiary Hollow Wild Walks
JAN 1 -- Tyler SP: First Day Hike: Birding the Lakeshore
JAN 1 -- Tyler SP: First Day Hike: Hiking Through the Pines
JAN 3 -- HEART Partner  LLELA: Lake Side Fireside Chats
JAN 3-FEB 1 -- HEART Partner Artisan Theater (Main): Always...Patsy Cline
JAN 4 -- HEART Partner LLELA: Nature Walk
JAN 4 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Park Cleanup
JAN 4 -- Kimbell (Kids Drop In): Watercolor Creatures
THRU JAN 5, 2020 -- Perot Museum (3D Films): Superpower Dogs & Wild Africa
THRU JAN 5, 2020 -- Nasher: Elmgreen & Dragset: Sculptures
JAN 6, 2020 -- Perot Museum (3D Films): Hidden Pacific 3D (thru May 21, 2020)
JAN 10-19 -- NTPA: Into the Woods
JAN 11 --
HEART Partner LLELA: Bird Walk
JAN 12 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Overlook Hike
JAN 15-19 -- Dallas Summer Musicals: Blue Man Group @Winspear Opera House
JAN 15 --Early Registration Deadline: HEART of Texas Regional College Night
JAN 17 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Night Hike
JAN 18 -- HEART Partner LLELA: A Chance to Hike (Special Needs)
JAN 18 -- HEART Partner LLELA: Saturday at the Cabin
JAN 18 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Moonshiner's Hike
JAN 18-19 -- HEART Partner Camp Tonkawa: Survival Through the Seasons - Winter
JAN 21 --HEART of Texas Regional College Night
JAN 22&23 -- DSO Youth Concerts:  Beethoven at 250 (Adv Reg required)
JAN 22 & 23 -- FWSO Young Persons Concerts (Advance Reg required)
JAN 25 -- HEART Partner Camp Tonkawa: Horsemanship Day Camp
JAN 25 -- Kimbell (Kids Drop In): Watercolor Creatures
JAN 25-FEB 23 -- Dallas Children's Thtr: Schoolhouse Rock Live
JAN 30  -- GDYO: Jazz with TI Band
JAN 31 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Night Hike
JAN 31-FEB 16 -- Casa Manana: Jack Frost

February 2020

FEB 1 -- Kimbell (Kids Drop In): Portrait, Poems & Puppets
FEB 12 -- FWSO Kinderconcerts: Symphonic Storytime (Advance Reg required)


FEATURED ARTICLES

HEART of Texas:  Social Media Coordinator Needed!

Are You Connected Yet?
 -- Anne Gebhart, HEART of Texas

Wanted: Homeschool Veterans to Help Get Families Off to a Successful Start


No Greater Joy Ministries Offering FREE Magazines to Support Groups and Home School Families

NEST Family Learning Offering Discount to Our Newsletter 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

       Arlington Public Library 
    
 Bedford Public Library    
     Fort Worth Public Library
     Hurst Public Library
     Lewisville Public Library
     McKinney Public Library System
     Rockwall County Library
     Tyler Public Library  

READING REWARD PROGRAMS
2.   Book It!  Reading Program -- Enrollment:  May 1 through 2nd Friday in June each year
3.   Braums Book Buddy Reading Program -- 
      Six Flags Read to Succeed -- 
   
CONTESTS/COMPETITIVE EVENTS
4.   BEST Robotics
5.   FIRST Lego League: WORLD CLASS CHALLENGE

6.   Texas State Fish-Art Contests -- Deadline March 31 (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 GROUPS/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.  Home Educators Resource -- Lewisville
21.  Hurst-Euless-Bedford Homeschool Association -- HEB and surrounding areas
22.  JOY Christian Academy
 -- Decatur
23.  Matthew Road Academy -- Grand Prairie
24.  Morning Glory Academy -- Hurst
25.  Tarrant County College -- High School Math Classes
26.  
THEO Home School Classes -- Plano
27.  Quo Vadis Educators -- Garland
28.  Vine Academy -- McKinney
29.  Westcliff Tutoring Physics Classes -- Southwest Ft Worth

HOME SCHOOL CLUBS
Become a HEART of Texas Partner to list your Club

30.  GEMS Girl's Club
31.  Dallas STEAM Explorers
32.  Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering

BOOK SALES & OUR PARTNERING HOME SCHOOL BOOK STORES
33.  Library Used Book Sales in North Texas
34.  Center for Home Education -- Watauga 
35.  Home Educators Resource -- Lewisville
 
NATURE CENTERS, ZOOS, & OUTDOOR PROGRAMS/CAMPS
Become a HEART of Texas Partner to list your program
36.  Camp Tonkawa (Day Camps and Outdoor Education) -- Collinsville
37.  Dallas Arboretum -- Dallas 
38.  Dallas Zoo -- Dallas
39.  Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge Programs
40.  Fort Worth Botanic Gardens -- Fort Worth
41.  Fort Worth Japanese Gardens -- Fort Worth
42.  Fort Worth Zoo Homeschool Classes -- Fort Worth
43.  Fossil Rim
44.   Haven's Horses  (Horsemanship & Outdoor Education)-- Keller
45.  Heard Museum Homeschool Classes – McKinney
46.  Heritage Farmstead Museum -- Plano
47.  Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
48.  
Nash Farm -- Grapevine
49.   Oliver Nature Park -- Mansfield
50.  Ride with Pride -- Southlake
51.  River Bend Nature Center - Wichita Falls
52.  Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch   -- Pilot Point
53.  Texas Discovery Gardens  -- Dallas
54.  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
55.  Artisan Center Theater Performances -- Hurs t
56.  Breitling Youth Theater/Acting for Children Performances -- Garland
57.  Cantare Performance Choir -- Southlake
58.  Casa Manana Children’s Playhouse Performances -- Fort Worth
59.  Cottage Theater Performances -- Watauga
60.  Dallas Children’s Theater Performances -- Dallas
61.  Dallas Summer Musicals -- Dallas
62.  Dallas Symphony Orchestra -- Dallas
63.  Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra -- Fort Worth
64.  Genesis Theater -- Plano
65.  Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra -- Dallas
66. 
North Texas Performing Arts -- Dallas, Frisco, Plano, Fairview
67.   Park Cities Studios/The Dallas Conservatory -- Dallas
68.  Shine -- Plano
69.  Texas Ballet Theater Performances  --  Special Pricing -- Dallas/Ft. Worth
70.  Texas Ballet Theater Dance School -- Dance Classes -- Fort Worth
71.  Home School Discount Tickets to Dallas Theater Performances 
     
ART AND SCIENCE MUSEUMS
72.  Amon Carter Museum Exhibits – Fort Worth
73.  Dallas Museum of Art Exhibits -- Dallas
74.  Kimbell Art Museum Exhibit -- Fort Worth
       Admission to the museum's Permanent Collection is always FREE
75.  Perot Museum  -- Dallas                               
76.  Museum of Science & History -- Fort Worth
77.  Nasher Sculpture Center -- Dallas

OMNI & 3D FILMS   
78.  Shows at the Fort Worth Omni Theater -- Ft. Worth Museum of Science & History
79.  3D Films at the Perot Museum in Dallas -- Perot Museum 
   

HISTORICAL PROGRAMS
80.  Log Cabin Village -- Fort Worth
81.  Dallas Heritage Village -- Dallas
82.  Old Red Museum -- Dallas

SCIENCE EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
83.  Star Parties at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History  
84.  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
86.  Aqua Kids -- Flower Mound & Keller
88.  Best Gymnastics -- Flower Mound
89.  Bowman Sports -- Roanoke, Prosper, Haltom City, McKinney, Flower Mound
90.  316 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy (316BJJ) -- Rockwall
91.  
Christian Martial Arts -- Bedford
92.   Dallas Thunder Homeschool Basketball Organization
94.   DasCHE Spartans -- DeSoto
95.   Home School Athletic Association
96.  
Home School Fencing Classes -- Fencing Institute of Texas -- Farmers Branch
97.   Home School Golf Program -- Lantana Golf Club 
98.  Homeschool Swim -- The Colony Aquatic Park -- The Colony
99.  Homeschool Swim & Swim Team -- Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium-- Allen
 
100. Parker-Tarrant Home School 
101.Pop-In Playtime -- Pump It Up of Grapevine -- Grapevine
102. THESA Riders Home School Association
103. Training For Confidence Martial Arts School -- Colleyville
104. Turbo Techniques -- Flower Mound  

SUPPORT GROUP ANNOUNCEMENTS
Become a HEART of Texas Support Group Partner to list your Support Group here!
105.   HEART of Texas Mentor Program
106.   
DFW Speech and Debate Club -- Coppell
107.   Denton County Christian Home School Association -- Denton

108.   PEACH -- Plano
109.   REACH -- Rockwall

COLLEGE PREP
110.  SAT Test Dates
111.  Master the SAT Classes with Jean Burk

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HOMESCHOOLERS
112.  Baylor and Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) Scholarship 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer opportunities must indicate a direct homeschool interest to be included in this listing.
113.  Volunteer Opportunities Available for Home School Students in 21 Counties -- American Cancer Society
114.  Laugh in Another Language: Host a Foreign-Exchange Student -- INTO EdvENTURES
115.  Home School Weekday Volun-Teens Program -- Fort Worth Zoo
116.  Homeschool Volunteers Needed to Deliver Meals -- Meals On Wheels, Tarrant County
117.  Homeschool Volunteers Needed to Deliver Meals -- Johnson & Ellis Counties
118.  Home School Volunteers Needed to Serve Meals -- Dallas -- The Stewpot
119.  Texas Global Education and Cultural Exchange Program 

OTHER EVENTS BY DATE
120. Reading Programs 


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A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR:

Matthew Road

MATTHEW ROAD ACADEMY IS HIRING!

Matthew Road Academy is hiring!
MRA is an educational model where parents and teachers partner together not only to achieve academic goals, but also to point students back to Christ in all areas of their lives. We offer core and elective courses for 3rd – 12th grades. Students attend MRA on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and high school science labs meet on Fridays. Instructors assign at-home assignments, and students complete that work and return it the following week for grading. 
Matthew Road Academy is a great fit for teachers who love teaching but do not want to teach in a full time environment. Retired teachers, college professors, and past teachers turned homeschool parents are all great candidates for working here! 

If you are interested in joining a school where teachers partner with parents, then prayerfully consider Matthew Road Academy. We are actively seeking to fill many teaching positions. Please fill out our employment inquiry form so that we can know your skills, interests, and availability. www.matthewroadacademy.org/employment-inquiry/ 
You may also send a resume. admin@matthewroadacademy.org


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HEART of Texas: Social Media Coordinator!

If you enjoy spending time on Facebook or Twitter, you may have what it takes to be our Social Media coordinator!
This is a volunteer position that will require approximately 2 hours a week.  Students can use this position as a way
to earn Community Service Hours toward graduation.   Please contact us for more information!

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Are You Connected Yet?
-- Anne Gebhart, Regional Director, HEART of Texas

In the 70s, Bell Telephone created a television commercial encouraging people to, "reach out and touch someone" with a phone call.  Back then, talking on the phone was one of the few ways people could "reach out" to others to say "hi" or offer a timely word of encouragement.  When news had to be spread within an organization or group quickly, leaders would often coordinate a "phone tree," where one person would call another person with a message, and that person would call the next person on the list to deliver the message, and so on.  It worked pretty well back during a time when people were home and answered their phones.

We've come a long way since the 70s in terms of technology.  The home phone (land line) is quickly growing obsolete as people gravitate toward phones they can keep in their purse or pocket.  Yesterday's phone trees have given way to today's email lists, today's cell phones do a whole lot more than call people, and we have many communication options to choose from when we wish to "reach out" to someone.

While the ways we communicate have changed since the 70s, there is something that has not changed:  the need to be connected to others.  This is especially true of new homeschool families looking for encouragement and support, but even we older homeschoolers need to remember the importance of connecting with others even if we feel like we're doing okay on our own.

The Bible instructs us in 1 Thessalonians 5:11 to "encourage each other and build one another up." 
How can we do this unless we are in communication (fellowship) with others?

Hebrews 10:24-25 says that we should "encourage each other, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."
We certainly have lots of communication tools at our disposal to "reach out" and encourage each other!  If you see as I do the darkness and grim events all around us, you probably recognize that we all need lots of encouragement to keep us headed in the right direction.  Is it possible that we need to be more in communication with others than those in the 70s?  While technology can be a bane in many regards, we have never had so many different ways to communicate and encourage each other as we do today -- and just in time for End-Times Encouragement!

Ever wonder how often we are to encourage each other?  The answer may come as a surprise. According to Hebrews 3:13, we are to encourage others "every day, as long as it is called 'today".  Every day.  Whew! That's a tough one for me because I'm not always in the mood to encourage others.  Some days I can be pretty grumpy.  But, the beauty of today's versatile phones and computers is that they give us options that don't require us to be "up" for a phone call.  We can send a text.  We can post a message on Facebook.  We can send an email.  We can even "share" something that someone else sent.  We are no longer limited to the phone to make a timely deposit into someone else's Encouragement Account.

Encourage each other.  Even more as the Day draws near.  Every day.  

Are you connected?
If not, we can help.

The mission of HEART of Texas 
is to provide leadership, information, training, and educational support to the families and support group leaders in North Texas.   We have an extensive database of homeschool groups, classes and other resources, and part of what we do in serving this region is to help families find what they need to be successful as they endeavor to teach and train their children.    

We also host a variety of regional events such as our annual HEART of Texas Regional College Night, a Regional Home School Expo, homeschool informational meetings, a Nuts & Bolts Conference where parents can learn more in-depth how to homeschool from Kindergarten through High School and Beyond, and other special events as opportunities arise.

In short, we help people make connections.


We connect homeschool families with groups, classes, resources, and information to educate their children in a way that is best for their family. 

We connect support group leaders with other leaders, and with training to help them to be effective leaders.  It takes more than one organization to serve North Texas homeschoolers, and we are happy to support the leaders who serve with us.

We connect businesses and organizations with the homeschool community through events and our Partner Program.

We connect community leaders and elected officials with issues that are important to homeschoolers. 


We'd love to connect with you!  Here are just a few ways to do that:

Subscribe to our free biweekly enewsletter, chock-full of events and activities going on all across the region.  

Become a member of HEART of Texas to connect with our wide array of Partner Discounts and Benefits.

Become a volunteer!  We have many opportunities for adults as well as students to volunteer with HEART of Texas while helping to serve the homeschool community in a meaningful way.

If you are a veteran homeschooler or support group leader looking for a way to support the next generation of homeschooling families, consider becoming a Mentor.  

And if you'd like to speak by phone, we can still do that too!   Just include your number when you email.


Thank you for connecting with us!   


Anne Gebhart, is the regional director of HEART of Texas, and co-founder with Dave, her husband of 26 years.  They have homeschooled their 6 children for 23 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

Looking for a Way to Serve Homeschoolers?

Do you fit any of these categories:
Have you graduated your kids but want to find a way to stay connected in the homeschool community?
Did you have a successful homeschool experience & now are looking for a way to give back?
Do you have a desire to be a blessing other homeschool families looking to get started?

We have a great opportunity for you!

HEART of Texas is now recruiting mentors for its 2018-2019 Homeschool Mentor Program. The purpose of the Mentor Program is to provide real-time, face-to-face, one-on-one help for new homeschool moms and dads who are starting their homeschool journey.  We will provide training and materials.  

Support Group Leaders:  If you have someone interested in taking this on for your group, this may be a great way to help us
refer people to your group, to get help with figuring out the first steps in homeschooling!  Mentors commit to serve at least one family for one school year, and agree to meet a minimum of one time a month.  

If you are a veteran home educator who would like the opportunity to encourage and support the next generation of home schoolers, please consider becoming a HEART of Texas Homeschool Mentor.  Please email Anne regarding the program (include Mentor in subject line) and she will connect you with our Mentor Coordinator.



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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.

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


BEDFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY

Location:  2424 Forest Ridge Drive
                Bedford, TX  76021
                817-952-2373
Contact:  Carrie Glinderman

Spring 2017-2018 Dates
TBD


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 


Ages 1-3
MON/THURS:  Toddler Time
10am-3pm


Ages 3-6
TUESDAYS:  Story Time

10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.

Elementary Ages and Up
MONDAYS:  Chess Club 
4 p.m.–5 p.m.

7th - 12th Graders
FIRST THURSDAY:  Teen Game Night
7 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: V
isit 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:  C
all 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
Contact:  Click Here to email  or call 972-219-3577


STEM KITS available for check-out!!
STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Our STEM kits contain materials such as books, DVDs, and equipment for conducting experiments, with each kit focusing on a specific STEM concept. These kits are most appropriate for children in grades 2-6 and are a great way for you and your children to explore a variety of STEM topics together through fun, hands-on learning activities.
 
How do I check out a STEM kit?
STEM kits are available to anyone with a Lewisville Public Library card, and cards are free to all Texas residents.  For more information about applying for a Lewisville Public Library card, visit: https://www.cityoflewisville. com/index.aspx?page=207# librarycard
STEM kits check out for one week with no renewal and are limited to one kit per card at a time.

What kits are available?
Astronomy
Bridges
Force and Motion
Human Body
Light and Color
Math: Measurement
Microscopy
Nature
Weather
Sustainability Kits (developed in partnership with Lewisville’s Office of Sustainability):
Alternate Energy Sources and Conservation
Water Convervation
Field Observation Backpacks (developed in partnership with LLELA):
Birds Field Observation Backpack
Bugs and Butterflies Field Observation Backpack
For more information:  Lewisville Public Library’s Youth Services Desk at 972-219-3577.


2018-19 Weekly Classes and Events
(Thursdays) – Prime Explorations (ages 6-8)
4pm
Join us every week for S.T.E.A.M. classes that incorporate age-appropriate science, technology, engineering, arts, and math activities.  Space is limited, and a free ticket is required to attend. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the Youth Services desk beginning 30 minutes before the class start time on the day of the event.

(Last Sunday of the month) – LegoMania! (all ages)
2pm
We have lots of LEGO and DUPLO blocks for building, so bring your imagination and create whatever you like!  Each month features a different building theme.
 
(2nd Monday of month) – Family Craft Night
7pm
Bring the family for make-and-take crafts on the second Monday of each month.  All supplies are provided.
 
*Note: Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult during these events.
 

LAST MONDAY OF THE MONTH -- Maker Mondays (Grades 6-12)
4:30pm
Put your creativity to work in these maker workshops for teens (grades 6-12)! 
Schedule TBA
 
THIRD THURSDAYS at 7pm -- Teen Advisory Group (Grades 6-12)
Calling all teens!  Let your voice be heard -- help create the teen experiences you would like to see at your library.  Pick up an application at the Youth Services Desk.


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: Tuesdays

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ROCKWALL COUNTY LIBRARY
Location:  1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane 
               Rockwall, TX  75087
               972-204-7700
Contact:  Click Here to email 


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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 or 
Click Here to email 

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. 
For More Information: Contact Here

 
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2.  BOOK IT! READING PROGRAM


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   

Book It! Hotline:  1-800-426-6548
Hotline hours:  9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST (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. 
School must be located within 30 miles of a Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Store.  
Participation is on a first come, first serve basis. 
Once supplies run out, we cannot accept any more schools.

Program Runs:
  October 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:  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 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. 
View the Eligibility Rules
To Register:  Click here

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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.

For more information:  Click Here


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5.  FIRST LEGO LEAGUE:  FLL WORLD CLASS CHALLENGE

Challenge Release: Click here for more information about the FLL WORLD CLASS Challenge

If you are interested in coaching or being involved next year:
visit the website to learn more.


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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 6th, 7th and 8th grade classes, as well as approved youth groups (the only limitation is that teams must be willing to make the trip to Arlington to present their designs). 

Registration is by school/organization. Schools may have more than one team competing. 
  
Program Timeline:  Click Here
Program Details:  
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.



For More Information:  Click Here to send email or visit https://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.

Eligibility Requirements & Rules governing the USAMTS:  Click Here

To Register:  Click Here

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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. 

To Learn More:  Click Here


Awards and Other Details:  Click Here


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10. TEXAS BEEF LEADERS OF TOMORROW 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.

For Contest Information, Rules & Forms:  Click Here

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:  https://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 (must be at least 15 years of age) 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. Since the competition was first launched in 1982, hundreds of thousands of students have participated in over 5000 locally conducted contests.


24th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2017 ART COMPETITION
Open to all high school students living in the 24th Congressional District, including homeschoolers. 

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.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:  TBA:  Stay Tuned for the 2020 competition
For More Information or to Enter: click here



26th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2017 ART COMPETITION
The juried contest is open to public, private and home-schooled high school students residing and/or attending schools located in the 26th Congressional District.  Each art teacher may submit up to 5 entries with no student allowed to submit more than one entry; all works must be submitted as a group through the art teacher. 

The Grand Prize is the display of the winning student's artwork for an entire year in the U.S. Capitol.  
The First Place winner will have the opportunity to have their artwork displayed in my Lake Dallas district office for the upcoming year.
 
Qualified submissions will be posted in a virtual gallery on the website during a selected period of time.  The "Best of School" awards will be selected by the art juror and will be given to one student artist from each school; as a finalist, they will have their artwork further considered for the Grand Prize and First Place.  
 
In addition, the public will be able to vote online for their favorite pieces in a virtual gallery on my website; the artwork earning the most votes will be named the "Texas Choice" winner.  Please encourage your school's students and teachers to vote for their favorites online.  The "Texas Choice" and "Best of School" awards will be announced online and via email to art teachers.  
 
Competition finalists, their parents, teachers and school administrators will be invited to attend a reception  to view the "Best of Schools" and "Texas Choice" artwork.  All the student finalists will be honored during the reception.  The Grand Prize and First Place winners will be announced at the reception.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:  TBA (Stay tuned for next year's competition!)
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:  https://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: https://www.heartoftex.org/ resources/membership

Auditions
TBA



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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: https://www.heartoftex.org/ resources/membership

Location:  Christian Educators Resource Center
        4501 Rowlett Rd., Suite 105
        Rowlett, TX 75088

Contact:    972-475-4138
        https://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 Ignite Summer program Intensive.  Members will also receive discounts off
enrichment classes as they are developed.  
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/ resources/membership


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20.  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:  https://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: https://www.heartoftex.org/ resources/membership
    

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21.  HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

If you are looking for support, fellowship for your kids, encouragement from experienced moms who have "been there and done that," and field trips and activities to round out your homeschool, come and check us out!  We offer monthly field trips, Moms' Night Out, Activities and Family Fun for all ages. 

Contact:  Click here to send an email to the group leader. 


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22.  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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23.  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: matthewroadacademy.org
or call the school office at 469-200-0227.


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24.  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.  


To Register:  Click Here to email
For more information: 
https://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 https://www.heartoftex.org/ partners/  for more details.

To learn more about HEART of Texas membership:
 https://www.heartoftex.org/ resources/membership     



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25.  TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL MATH CLASSES
FOR HOME SCHOOLERS


For more info contact:
Maurine Amend
mdamend@tx.rr.com
maurine.amend@tccd.edu
cell:  972-743-9179

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26.  THEO IN PLANO OFFERING CLASSES FOR HOMESCHOOLERS 

Located in Plano, THEO’s 20 Christian, talented teachers—most homeschool momsoffer 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: https://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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27.  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 https://www.heartoftex.org/ partners/  for more details.

To learn more about  HEART of Texas membership:
 www.heartoftex.org


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28.  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 https://www.heartoftex.org/ partners/  for more details.

To learn more about  HEART of Texas membership:
 www.heartoftex.org



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29.  WESTCLIFF TUTORING  - PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY CLASSES - SW FORT WORTH

2 Hours of Instruction/week
3-6 Hours of Homework/week

Location:  SW Fort Worth
Cost: $360/semester
Class Size: 8 Students
Documentation for Transfer Credit

About the Teacher:
Bachelor Degrees: 
Zoology
Petroleum Engineering
Secondary Science Education
Private High School Instructor (9 yrs)

Email:  westclifftutoring@gmail.com
Website: westclifftutoring.com

Discount:   WestCliff Tutoring is offering HEART of Texas members (with valid membership card) a 5% discount on Physics & Chemistry Class Tuition.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/ resources/membership


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30.  GEMS GIRLS CLUB

Our GEMS club invites 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 large group worship time, followed by small group time in similar age groups. Our club meetings are fun and dynamic and include a variety of activities to learn about Jesus and serving others. 

To Learn More About Becoming a Member of GATE GEMS Girls' Club: Email Here
To find out more about the GEMS organization: Click Here


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31.  DALLAS STEAM EXPLORERS

Dallas STEAM Explorers is a Club for students interested in careers in Science, Technology,
Engineering, Tech Art, & Math


Meetings are held the first Monday of the Month at the UTD Campus
Although we recommend that you RSVP, walk-ins are welcome. We encourage parents and/or teachers to attend with students. Participation is free and there is no membership or dues.

For More Information:  
Click Here


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32.  TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING (TAME)

TAME is a science and math non-profit organization geared to create interest in STEM. Regional events take place during the winter.  State events take place in the spring.  There is no cost to families.
If you or your organization is interested in starting up a TAME club, please click here to send
an email 
to the Dallas Chair.

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33.  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.

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ARLINGTON -- SEPT 18-22
Time:   Thurs: 2pm-7pm;  Fri: 9am-5pm; 
           Sat: 9am-5pm "Blue Boks Specials"
           Sun: 10am-4pm (Half Price Day)
Location:   Meadowbrook Recreation Center
                1400 East Dugan Street (Meadowbrook Park)
                817-548-9768

Books:  Over 80,000 items
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DALLAS -- OCT 4-12
Time:  Sat: 10am-5pm; Fri: 1-5pm; Sat: 10am-5pm
          (Sale is closed Sunday to Thursday)
 
Location:   The Lakewood Library Friends June Leftwich Book Sale
                6121 Worth Street
                214-670-1376 

Books:  Typical prices range from .50-$3; bag sale during final hours
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DECATUR -- SEPT 19-21
Time:  Thurs: Noon-8pm;  Fri: 10am-6pm;  Sat: 10am-2pm
Location:   Decatur Public Library
                1700 Hwy 51 S
                940-393-0290

Books:  Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's 1/2 price
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FLOWER MOUND -- OCT 18-20
Time:  Sat: 11-5pm;  Sun: 1-4pm
Location:  Flower Mound Public Library
                3030 Broadmoor Lane
                972-874-6151
Books: 90% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; Includes audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, Blu-Rays, computer programs, records; paperbacks $1; hardcovers most $2; Sun: includes special clearance prices

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KERRVILLE -- SEPT 14; OCT 12; NOV 9; DEC 14
Time:  Sat: 10-4
Location:  Butt-Holdworth Memorial Library
                505 Water St
                830-895-0592
Books:   30,000 books; 50% donated; 75% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; 
            .50-$2.50, coffee table books $4
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LEWISVILLE --SEPT 20-22
Time:  Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 1-5pm
Location:  Lewisville Public Library
                1197 W Main St
                972-315-9052
Books:   7,000 books; 65% donated; 90% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .15-$2; children's and YA books $5/box

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MARSHALL -- OCT 11-19
Time:  Sat: 9:30am-3pm;  Mon, Tue, Thur: 9:30-7pm; Wed, Fri: 9:30-5
Location:  Friends of Marshall Public Library
                300 S Alamo
                903-935-4465, ext 4466
Books:   paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1

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MESQUITE -- OCT 25-26; APR 24-25, 2020
Time:  Fri: 9am-5pm;  Sat: 9am-3pm
Location:  Mesquite Public Library
                300 W Grubb Dr.
                972-216-6220
Books:  6,000 books; 75% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; ,25-$1

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MINEOLA -- SEPT 21, OCT 19, NOV 16;  DEC 21
Time:  Sat: 9am-2pm
Location:  Mineola Memorial Library
                1721 N Pacific St
                9903-569-2767
Books:   100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25, 5/$1; hardcovers .75, 2/$1; $5/bag

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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- OCT 4-7
Time:  Sat: 8am-5pm;  Mon: 9am-3pm (closed Sun)
Location:  North Richland Hills Public Library
                9015 Grand Ave
                817-427-6814
Books:   5,000 books; 40% donated; 40% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1; CDs, DVDs $1

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RICHARDSON -- OCT 11-13
Time:  Fri/Sat: 10am-5pm;  Sun: 2pm-5pm
Location:  Richardson Public Library
                900 Civic Center Dr
                972-235-7843
Books:   20,000 books; 98% donated; 60% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2; children's .50-$1

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SHERMAN -- SEPT 21; APRIL
Time:  Sat: 8am-3pm
Location:  Sherman Public Library
                1000 N East St
                903-892-7240
Books:   3,000 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .25-.50

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SANGER -- SEPT 14
Time:  Sat: 8am-4pm
Location:  Sanger Public Library
                501 Bolivar St
                940-458-3257
Books:   .50/paperbacks;  $2/hardcovers

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VAN ALSTYNE -- SEPT 27-28
Time:  Fri: 9-4; Sat: 9-2
Location:  Friends of Van Alstyne Public Library
                at Van Alstyne Community Center
                262 North Preston
                903-482-5991
Books:   4,000 books; 90% donated; 35% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$3

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WICHITA FALLS -- SEPT 7; OCT 5
Time:  Sat: 8am-1pm
Location:  Friends of the Library Bookstore
                7th & Austin
                940-263-9403
Books:   99% donated; 70% hardcover, Bookstore half price sale, 1st Saturday of each month. In case of severe weather, sale will be postponed until the following Saturday.
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WAXAHACHIE -- OCT 26
Time:  Sat: 9-4
Location:  Friends of Sims Library
                at Parks & Recreation Bldg
                401 S Elm St
                972-937-2671
Books:   50% donated; 80% hardcover; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; .50-$2
The Library Will Be Closed. Parking at the Library for the Festival will be available for $10.
The booksale will be outdoors in the Parking Lot / Lawn of the Library.

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34.  CENTER FOR HOME EDUCATION

Center for Home Education in Action, located in Watauga, provides the best in curriculum, classes and classical theatre.

Register for 2019-2020 Classes
Classes Begin AUGUST 12

Location:
5733 Watauga Road
Watauga TX 76148
817-281-2293
(Between 377 and Rufe Snow in Northeast Fort Worth, Texas)


Website:  https://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: https://www.heartoftex.org/ resources/membership


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35.  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:  https://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: https://www.heartoftex.org/ resources/membership


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36.
  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.

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: https://www.heartoftex.org/ resources/membership

Location:  
Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center
1036 CR 203
Collinsville, TX  76233
For Information: 940-440-8382 or Click Here to email


CAMP SCHEDULE 

SEPTEMBER 2019
SEPT 21-22 -- Wonders of Water - It's Your Planet Love It!  Leadershiop Journey

SEPT 28-29 -- Sow What/Organic Gardening It's Your Planet Love It!


OCTOBER 2019
OCT 5 -- Horsemanship Day Camp
OCT 5-6 -- Primitive Skills Class 1
OCT 12-13 -- Get Moving/Clean Energy
OCT 19-20 -- Survival Through the Seasons - Autumn
OCT 19-20 -- Breathe AIR?Use all senses to connect with nature
OCT 26-27 -- Nature in Art Camp

NOVEMBER 2019
NOV 2 - Horsemanship Day Camp
NOV 3 --
Horsemanship Day Camp
NOV 9-10 -- Basic Camping Skills
NOV 16-17 -- Native American Indian Camp
NOV 23-24 -- Native American Indian Camp

DECEMBER 2019
DEC 7 -- Horsemanship Day Camp
DEC 7-8 -- Primitive Survial Skills Class 2
DEC 14-15 -- Outdoor Cooking

JANUARY 2020
18-19 -- Survival Through the Seasons - Winter
25 -- Horsemanship Day Camp

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: https://www.heartoftex.org/ resources/membership

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37.  DALLAS ARBORETUM

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 blooming in the middle of winter. 

Location:
8525 Garland Road
Dallas, TX  75219
214-515-6500
https://www.dallasarboretum.org   

Hours:  Open Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 
Customer Service hours:  Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
(Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, & New Year's Day)
Admission:  
$15 for adults (13-64)
$12 for seniors (65+)
$10 for children (ages 3-12)
Free for children ages 2 and under
Children's Adventure Garden Admission: $3 (in addition to general garden admission)
Onsite parking:                                                                 
$15 per vehicle self-parking or parking garage 
$9 daytime parking pass available by online purchase only                                                 


EVENTS at the ARBORETUM

September 2019
SEPT 23 -- Homeschool Lab: Kaleidoscope
10am-10:45am or 11:15 to 12pm
Cost: $8/adult;  $10/child
Pre-registration Required
Students will investigate how nature and math are connected by observing shapes and patterns in nature. Finally, students will make their own interesting patterns to take home!

SEPT 11-27 -- The Water Cycle
3:30-4pm
Cost: Free with Paid Children's Garden Admission
The water cycle sounds simple, right? Water evaporates, forms clouds, then rain falls down. But it's not always circular! Join us to engage in a fun activity where you follow the life of a water molecule. Will you travel to a glacier? Or be soaked up by a plant? Come find out!

SEPT 21-OCT 31-- Autumn at the Arboretum - It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
The festival opens on September 21 and runs through October 31. With the theme, “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” The Dallas Arboretum’s favorite fall festival features a ‘Great Pumpkin’ filled with marigolds; Linus, Sally and Franklin looking through the pumpkin patch; Snoopy and Woodstock sitting atop his dog house; Lucy giving garden advice at her advice booth; and Schroeder standing near his giant topiary piano. Guests can snap selfies with Charlie Brown, Peppermint Patty, and Marcie behind the iconic brick wall, get lost with Pig Pen in the hay bale maze, and see the Peanuts Gang at their school house along with their multi-gourd decorated house for their autumn carnival. Named one of “America’s Best Pumpkin Festivals” by Fodor’s Travel, the festival features breathtaking colors of fall including 150,000 autumn flowers accented by pumpkins, gourds and squash.

October 2019
OCT 14 -- Homeschool Workshop: Project Pumpkin
10-11am
11:15-12:15pm
Cost: $20/Students;  $10/Adults
Parking: $9/online;  $15/day of the event
Pre-Registration Required
Pumpkins make great pies and festive decorations, but they’re also full of potential for science discoveries! In this 2-hour special seasonal program, students will navigate fun pumpkin experiments and activities which are sure to make them never look at this favorite fall fruit the same way again!

November 2019
NOV 11 -- Homeschool Lab: Owl Pellet Dissection
10-11am
11:15-12:15pm
Cost: $8/adult;  $10/child
Pre-registration Required
What can we learn from an owl’s lunch or a coyote’s teeth? In this program, students will dissect owl pellets to discover what these birds of prey eat and where they fall on the food chain. They’ll also observe furs and skulls of different animals to learn more about adaptations and predator/prey relationships.

NOV 25 -- Homeschool Workshop: Thanksgiving STEM
10-11am
11:15-12:15pm
Cost: $20/Students;  $10/Adults
Parking: $9/online;  $15/day of the event
Pre-Registration Required

Thanksgiving is about eating delicious food, spending time with family, and… science! In this 2-hour holiday workshop, students will learn something to gobble about as they investigate seasonal foods and discover the science behind Thanksgiving traditions.

December 2019
DEC 9 -- Homeschool Lab: 12 Days Stem Walk
10-11am
11:15-12:15pm
Cost: $8/adult;  $10/child
Pre-registration Required
This seasonal STEM program is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! The Arboretum’s 12 Days of Christmas gazebos are beautiful and festive, but they also contain a wealth of math and science waiting to be explored! In this program, students will open their minds to the exciting world of STEM outside of a textbook setting.

DEC 23 -- Homeschool Workshop: Christmas Village Tour
10-11am
11:15-12:15pm
Cost: $20/Students;  $10/Adults
Parking: $9/online;  $15/day of the event
Pre-Registration Required

In this 2-hour holiday program, students will enjoy the festive season with a step back in time as we tour the Dallas Arboretum’s Family Christmas village! After the tour, students will return to the classroom to get hands-on experience with some of the careers featured in the village, such as candle making!

March 2020
MARCH 30, 2020 -- Homeschool Lab: Bubble Science

10-11am
11:15-12:15pm
Cost: $8/adult;  $10/child
Pre-registration Required
Bubbles are not only beautiful, but scientific as well! We’ll learn about the science of bubbles, discover how to make the best bubble solution, and of course make bubbles galore!

April 2020
APRIL 20 -- Homeschool Lab: Texas Native Plant Lab
10-11am
11:15-12:15pm
Cost: $8/adult;  $10/child
Pre-registration Required
They might look like Jurassic plants, but they’re from right here in Texas! In this program, students will explore an educational garden dedicated to cacti, succulents, and other native plants of Texas. Through hands-on investigations using scientific tools, they will learn about the interesting adaptations these plants use to survive in diverse ecosystems.


DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE 
Featured Discounts:  click here

BOGO WEDNESDAYS (except August)
Buy one, get one admission every Wednesday, 9am-5pm

TEACHERS & EDUCATORS DISCOUNT
Complimentary admission to the Main Garden and Children's Adventure Garden is available to Teachers and Educators. Present a valid educator picture ID at the ticket booth for the complimentary admission. If a picture ID is unavailable, an educators ID plus a driver’s license can be presented. Teachers and educators can purchase a Dallas Arboretum membership and receive a 10% discount for the first year with their IDs. Offer is only valid on daytime admission. Offer does not apply for paid educational programming. Parking fees apply.

GROUP DISCOUNT
Groups of 15 or more receive $2 off General Admission and have the opportunity to have one of our experienced tour guides lead your group on an educational and entertaining tour of the gardens. Guided tours include seasonal highlights and are available year-round. These tours are an additional $7 per person. For more information, please see the Group Sales page.

CityPass Tickets:
Save 41% or more off admission to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, plus the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Reunion Tower Geo-Deck, and a choice between the Dallas Zoo and the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. Valid for 9 days after first coupon has been redeemed. 


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38.  DALLAS ZOO & CHILDREN'S AQUARIUM

Location:
650 South RL Thornton Fwy
Dallas, TX  75203

The Zoo is located 3 miles south of downtown Dallas, on I-35E at the Marsalis exit.

Hours of Operation:
9am-5pm daily 
(Closed Christmas Day)

Admission:
Adults (12-64): 
  $15 (Mar - Dec);
Children (3-11): 
 $12 (Mar-Dec); $5 (Jan-Feb)
Seniors (65+): 
   $12 (Mar-Dec) ; $5 (Jan-Feb)
Children (2 and under):
 FREE all year
Parking:
 $8 per car


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39.  FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER AND REFUGE PROGRAMS

Location:  9601 Fossil Ridge Road
                Fort Worth, TX 76135
                www.fwnaturecenter.org
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:  Oct-April: 8am-5pm, daily;
                       May-Sept: 7am-5pm Mon-Fri;  7am-7pm Sat-Sun
Extended Hours Beginning Sept 7 (Labor Day):  
7am - 7pm (Refuge only)
Hardwicke Interpretive Center: 
9am-4:30pm daily

Monthly Programs

October 2019

OCT 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 -- WEDNESDAY WALKS
$5 (with paid admission)
, Cash only please
Walk along the water's edge and look for wildlife found near the river. We will see aquatic birds, tracks, and more. Hikes not designed for organized groups. Outdoor activity, come prepared.

OCT 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 -- NATURE HIKE (Weekends)
10am-Noon
$5 (with paid admission), Cash only please
Let us turn our eyes to the trees and watch them transform from shades of green to shades of red, yellow, and orange throughout the month. Hikes not designed for organized groups. Outdoor activity, come prepared. 

OCT 6 -- Canoe Tour
9am-11:30am
$20 (with paid admission)
The best view of fall color is paddling on the river. You will get breath-taking views while you are on the open water. All equipment is provided. Children must be 5 years or older and accompanied by a parent or guardian. Meet at the Canoe Launch.
Pre-registration required

OCT 6 -- Habitat Networks
1:30pm-3pm
$5 (with paid admission)
All living things in nature are connected. Hike with a naturalist along the trails and learn about how these connections occur; predator/prey, symbiotic relationships, and more.

OCT 7 -- Early Birds
8:30-10:30am

Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Winter residents are settling in. Join us as we search for spotted towhee, hermit thrush, and brown thrasher along the forest edge.
Pre-Registration Required

OCT 12 -- Wonderful World of Webs
1:30-2:30pm
$5 (with paid admission)
Did you know there are multiple types of webs? Have you ever wondered what kind of spider makes a certain type of web? Join us as we learn all about webs and the spiders that weave them.

OCT 12 -- Kayak Tour
9am-11:30am
$20 (with paid admission)
Ducks have taken up residence at the Refuge. Paddle with us in search of these secretive birds. All equipment is provided. Kayakers must be at least 14 years old and accompanied by their guardian; otherwise at least 18 years old.
Meet at the Canoe Launch.

OCT 13 -- Batty About Bats
1:30-3pm
$5 (with paid admission)
We are going batty over bats. Join us as we discuss all the unique adaptations of the world’s only flying mammals. Learn about our local bat species and test your bat knowledge.

OCT 19 -- Long-Distance Journeys
1:30-3pm
$5 (with paid admission)
Wildlife migrations are a remarkable display of navigation and perseverance for wildlife. Join a naturalist to learn about these perilous travels and how we can help them along the way.

OCT 20 -- Canoe Fest
Noon - 4pm
$5 (with paid admission), cash only please
Have you ever wanted to take one of our guided tours but you were not sure about being in a canoe? Try riding in a canoe and see for yourself how enjoyable it is. All equipment is provided. Children must be 5 years or older and accompanied by a parent or guardian.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED, FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED.
Meet at the Canoe Launch.

OCT 26 -- Trails & Treats
10am-3pm
Regular Admission
Come and enjoy the festival-like atmosphere of this year’s edition of Trails and Treats. As usual, we will have games and treats for the children. We will also commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Lake Worth Monster’s first sighting. General Admission prices apply. Additional fees for hayrides and/or canoeing.  

November 2019
NOV 6, 13, 20, 27 -- WEDNESDAY WALKS
$5 (with paid admission)
, Cash only please
Walk along the water's edge and look for wildlife found near the river. We will see aquatic birds, tracks, and more. Hikes not designed for organized groups. Outdoor activity, come prepared.

NOV 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 -- NATURE HIKE (Weekends)
10am-Noon
$5 (with paid admission), Cash only please
Let us turn our eyes to the trees and watch them transform from shades of green to shades of red, yellow, and orange throughout the month. Hikes not designed for organized groups. Outdoor activity, come prepared. 

NOV 2 -- National Bison Day
10am-3pm
FREE (with paid admission)
Celebrate National Bison Day by taking a closer look at these majestic mammals. Come learn about our bison herd, hike the pastures where they roam, and tour our handling equipment while learning about how we work them and care for them.

NOV 3 -- Writings of Leopold & Muir
1:30-2:30pm
$5 (with paid admission)
Join a naturalist and take a look into the writings and ideals of Aldo Leopold and John Muir. Both men were pivotal in developing environmental ethics and advocated for the preservation of wilderness.

NOV 4 -- Early Birds
$5 (with paid admission)
Hike along the river and near the marsh in search of herons and egrets. We may be greeted with bald eagle and osprey in search of fish. Outdoor activity, come prepared.
Pre-registration required.

NOV 9 -- Veteran's Appreciation Day
FREE ADMISSION & FREE PROGRAMS
We are honoring Veterans on November 9, 2019.
Admission and Program fees will be waived for all Veterans and current military personnel and their families.
Includes 10am Nature Hike & To Native or Not to Native program at 1:30

NOV 9 -- To Native or Not to Native
1:30-2:30pm

$5 (with paid admission)
Interested in buying plants for your yard? Our naturalist will teach you everything you need to know about the importance of purchasing native plants over exotics.

NOV 10 -- Cross Timbers Ecoregion Exploration
$5 (with paid admission)
Learn about the history of the Cross Timbers ecoregion and discover how truly unique and important it is for wildlife.

NOV 16 -- Leaves True Colors
$5 (with paid admission)
We associate leaves with being green. However, for a short time, they transform into vibrant colors like yellow, oranges, and red. Hike with us and enjoy the view and learn about trees and how they prepare for winter.

NOV 21 -- Nature Center After Hours
5-6:30pm
$10 (with paid admission)
All across the Refuge we use game cameras in an effort to document the diversity of species. Join us for an evening to learn about our game camera project, what we have found, and then go on a short walk to look for wildlife.
Meet at the Front Gate.
Pre-registration required.

NOV 23 -- The Mystery of Moths
1:30-2:30pm
$5 (with paid admission)
During the day, butterflies are fluttering around. At night, it is time for the moths to be active. Join us as we take an in depth look at the various types of moths and how they contribute to the health of our ecosystems.

NOV 24 -- Up Close with Wildlife
1:30-3pm
$5 (with paid admission)
Have you ever wanted to see an opossum up close? How about a snake? Join a naturalist for a live animal presentation and learn more about the wildlife found in our area.

NOV 25-29 -- Fall Break Activities
During the Thanksgiving break, kids all across the area will be out of school. Have some family fun at the Nature Center with hikes, activities, and bison feeding hayrides.
For More information or schedule of eventswww.fwnaturecenter.org

NOV 30 -- Animal Ambassador Keychains
$5 (with paid admission)
Bring the whole family and make a beaded keychain of one of our animal ambassadors. When we are finished, we will meet one of our live education animals up close and learn about their wild relatives. Children under 7 may need adult assistance.

December 2019
DEC 4, 11, 18 -- WEDNESDAY WALKS
$5 (with paid admission)
, Cash only please
Walk along the water's edge and look for wildlife found near the river. We will see aquatic birds, tracks, and more. Hikes not designed for organized groups. Outdoor activity, come prepared.


DEC 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 -- NATURE HIKE (Weekends)
10am-Noon
$5 (with paid admission), Cash only please
Let us turn our eyes to the trees and watch them transform from shades of green to shades of red, yellow, and orange throughout the month. Hikes not designed for organized groups. Outdoor activity, come prepared. 

DEC 7 -- Who Lives There Anyway?
1:30-3:00pm
$5 (with paid admission)
Join a naturalist on a hike as we seek out the many different types of shelters our animal friends call home. From burrows in the ground to cavities in trees, we will discover and determine who lives where.

DEC 22 -- Whose Track is Whose?
1:30-2:30pm
$5 (with paid admission)
It can be difficult to determine one track from another. Join a staff naturalist and make a  field guide to tracks; including coyote, skunk, raccoon, and more. This guide will help us in the future as we hike across the Refuge.


DEC 23 - JAN 3 -- Winter Break Activities
Stop by the Nature Center for fun times over the Christmas holiday. Staff will lead you on land and water with hikes, aquatic bird tours, and bison feeding hayrides.
For More Information or Schedule of Events:
www.fwnaturecenter.org

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40.  FORT WORTH  BOTANIC GARDEN PROGRAMS

The garden was established in 1934 and is the oldest botanic garden in Texas.

Location:  3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth  76107


Sept 2019
SEPTEMBER 10 -- Docent Tours of Japanese Gardens

10am-11am
Japanese Garden public tours are offered the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 10:00 am. Docents wait in the courtyard of the Japanese Garden.
No reservations are necessary.


SEPTEMBER 21 -- Japanese Tea Ceremony
11:30am-12:45pm
Cost: $30/person (price includes ticket to Japanese Garden)
Take part in an authentic Japanese tea ceremony set in the Japanese Garden (June, July, and August Tea Ceremonies are usually held indoors due to heat).
This monthly delight is provided by the Fort Worth Japanese Society. Participants will have a reserved seat to watch the tea ceremony performance. Guests will be able to ask questions and sample the tea.


October 2019
OCTOBER 4-5 -- Fall Plant Sale
Friday: 2-6pm;  Sat: 9am-6pm
FREE

OCTOBER 5 -- Monarch Migration Festival
9am-2pm
FREE
Join us for a morning filled with butterfly information. Watch monarch butterflies get tagged, learn how to attract butterflies to your yard and more!
Event takes place in the Grove area. To reach the Grove free of charge, visitors must park in Parking Lot D (3408 West Freeway) and enter through the Lot D Gate.

OCTOBER 8 -- Docent Tours of Japanese Gardens

10am-11am
Japanese Garden public tours are offered the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 10:00 am. Docents wait in the courtyard of the Japanese Garden.
No reservations are necessary.


OCTOBER 19 -- Japanese Tea Ceremony
11:30am-12:45pm
Cost: $30/person (price includes ticket to Japanese Garden)
Take part in an authentic Japanese tea ceremony set in the Japanese Garden (June, July, and August Tea Ceremonies are usually held indoors due to heat).
This monthly delight is provided by the Fort Worth Japanese Society. Participants will have a reserved seat to watch the tea ceremony performance. Guests will be able to ask questions and sample the tea.


OCTOBER 30 -- Homeschool Day (Pre-K - 12th Grade)
9:45am-Noon
$5/person
Homeschool Day is a custom experience designed to assist exploration for learners and energize their quest to discover more. GROW educators will guide students in outdoor exploration at BRIT and the Garden. Parents are encouraged to attend with their young learners.  

Nov 2019
NOVEMBER 12 -- Docent Tours of Japanese Gardens

10am-11am
Japanese Garden public tours are offered the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 10:00 am. Docents wait in the courtyard of the Japanese Garden.
No reservations are necessary.


NOVEMBER 16 -- Japanese Tea Ceremony
11:30am-12:45pm
Cost: $30/person (price includes ticket to Japanese Garden)
Take part in an authentic Japanese tea ceremony set in the Japanese Garden (June, July, and August Tea Ceremonies are usually held indoors due to heat).
This monthly delight is provided by the Fort Worth Japanese Society. Participants will have a reserved seat to watch the tea ceremony performance. Guests will be able to ask questions and sample the tea.


NOVEMBER 23-24 -- Japanese Fall Festival
10am-5pm
More Info to Come

Dec 2019
DEC 4 -- Homeschool Day (Pre-K - 12th Grade)
9:45am-Noon
$5/person
Homeschool Day is a custom experience designed to assist exploration for learners and energize their quest to discover more. GROW educators will guide students in outdoor exploration at BRIT and the Garden. Parents are encouraged to attend with their young learners.     

DECEMBER 10 -- Docent Tours of Japanese Gardens
10am-11am
Japanese Garden public tours are offered the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 10:00 am. Docents wait in the courtyard of the Japanese Garden.
No reservations are necessary.



FAMILY & CHILDREN PROGRAMS
Little Sprouts Program (Third Tuesdays)
SEPT 17;  OCTOBER 15;  NOVEMBER 19
10:30am-11:30am
Third Tues beg. March 20 (except Dec, Jan, February & July)

FREE to the Public
For children 18months to 3 years 
Location:  Backyard Veggie Garden at FW Botanic Garden
If you plan to participate: Click to email
For More Info: Click Here

Seedlings (2nd Wednesdays) (Ages 4-6)
SEPT 11;  OCT 9;  NOV 13
10:30-11:30am

Ages 4-6 & their families
Cost: FREE to the public
Location:  
Backyard Veggie Garden at FW Botanic Garden
If you plan to participate: Click to email
For More Info:  Click Here

Family Exploration Saturdays
Saturdays in May, June
10am:Hike   1-2pm: Activities
Cost: 
FREE to the public
Location:
Bring the whole family every Saturday for outdoor learning in the special places of the Garden.
*Meeting locations may vary month to month. 
If you plan to participate: Click to email
For More Info:  Click Here

Bella's Book & Nature Club(1st Tuesdays)
OCT 1; NOV 5
10:30am-11:30am
Cost: $10/family 
Location: BRIT
Children ages 18 months to 5 years and their families join Bella the Begonia for story time and guided outdoor exploration. Includes take home extension activities, a treasure box for collecting nature’s treasures, and seasonal journals

If you plan to participate: Click to email
Additional Info: Click Here


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41.  FORT WORTH JAPANESE GARDENS

Location:  3400 Japanese Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, TX  76107

Hours:  Winter (October-April):  9am-5pm
Summer (May-October):  8am-6pm
Last Entrance is 30 minutes before closing
Admission:  $7/adults;  $4/ages 4-12;  $5/ages 65+;  FREE/ages 3 and under
Parking is free


EVENTS
See FW Botanic Garden Events



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42. FORT WORTH ZOO HOME SCHOOL CLASSES

Location:  1989 Colonial Park
Fort Worth, TX 76110
Hours:  Monday-Friday:  10am-5pm
            Saturday-Sunday: 10am-6pm

OCT 3 -- Homeschool Day at the FW Zoo
9am - 5pm

Pre-Registration Cost: $5/child; $7/adults
At the gate $6/child; $8/adult
Animal Enrichment Show:  $3 for showings at 11am or 1pm
Schedule:  click here

Home School Classes (Sept -Dec & Jan-May)
Two Tuesdays a month (same class offered twice a month)
Time: 1:45-3:30pm
Cost: $25/each
Includes a live animal presentation, guided Zoo hike and admission for each student to the Zoo on class day. Please note that the same class is offered twice a month.
For Details:  click here

Ages 6-8

Read your way through jungles, forests and savannas this fall as students learn about animals through literature. Whether through meeting new characters or exploring new places, every book and literary piece will offer insight and education about wildlife around the world while also introducing students to literary genres and writing.
Topics:
Aug. 20, 27 | Storytelling: Mud City
Sept. 10, 24 | Fables: The Lion and the Mouse
Oct. 8, 22 | Nonfiction: Giraffes at Home
Nov. 5, 12 | True Story: Looking for Miza
Dec. 3, 10 | Poems: Lizards, Frogs, and Pollywogs

To Register: Click Here

Ages 9-12:
Dive into the scientific realm as students this fall learn about the biology of different animals. Discover what makes a species different from another - and maybe even learn some surprising similarities!
Topics:
Aug. 20, 27 | Flora
Sept. 10, 24 | Birds
Oct. 8, 22 | Mammals
Nov. 5, 12 | Reptilia
Dec. 3, 10 | Arthropods

To Register:  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 FIVE Zoo Home School Classes (notify the zoo and they will have your backpack when you come to class).
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/ resources/membership



WEEKDAY HOME SCHOOL VOLUNTEENS (ages 12-17)
This program provides local home-schooled teens the opportunity to assist our Zoo Preschool teachers. They help 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 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. or 12:45 to 4:15 p.m. The fall session runs from September to December and the spring session runs from January to May. Applications are completed online and interviews are scheduled after the final application date. After interviewing all applicants, the Education staff will make selections. Selected Volunteens are required to attend a mandatory orientation prior to the start of the semester.

For More Information: click here


TEXAS NATURE TRADERS
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!



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43.  FOSSIL RIM HOME SCHOOL CLASSES AND EVENTS


Fossil Rim is located 55 miles southwest of Fort Worth and 75 miles southwest of Dallas, near Glen Rose. 
GPS address is:
2299 County Road 2008
Glen Rose, Texas, 76043
254.897.2960


HOME SCHOOL CLASSES/EVENTS

September Classes
SEPT 16 -- Rhinos
Class: 10am-Noon;   Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
Insects are amazing and important!  One Texas insect is the source of a beautiful red dye.  (Its story is told in the book, A Perfect Red, by Amy Butler Greenfield.)  After we overview insects, we will find this species in the wild, learn about it and the dye made from it, then dye a bandana for you to keep.
To register: 254.897.2960

SEPT 23 -- Rhinos
Class: 10am-Noon;   Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
Insects are amazing and important!  One Texas insect is the source of a beautiful red dye.  (Its story is told in the book, A Perfect Red, by Amy Butler Greenfield.)  After we overview insects, we will find this species in the wild, learn about it and the dye made from it, then dye a bandana for you to keep.
To register: 254.897.2960


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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45.  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.

Homeschool Classes: Click Here
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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46.  HERITAGE FARMSTEAD MUSEUM -- PLANO 
  
The Museum Grounds are Open Year-Round (Except Mondays and Holidays) 
Tuesday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 
Location:      Heritage Farmstead Museum
                    1900 West 15th Street
                    Plano, TX
Discount:  Heritage Farmstead Museum is offering HEART of Texas members (with valid membership card) 
$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: https://heartoftex.org/resources/membership


October Events:
OCT 11 -- Fun on the Farm: Pick a Pumpkin
10am-11:30am
$12 (includes child & adult)
$9/additional child;  $3/additional adult
Visit our Pumpkin Patch and learn about how pumpkins grow with a visit to our Historic Kitchen Garden!  Our Fun on the Farm program is designed for children ages 18 months to 5 years.  These themed events will feature an interactive story-time, unique craft, wagon ride and more.  Spots are limited.  Online registration closes at 5 pm the Wednesday prior to the event. 
Registration Required: Register Online or 972-881-0140

OCT 25 -- Trick or Treat at the Farmstead
10am-Noon
Pre-Registration Online: $7/child;  $3/adult
At the Gate:  $8/child;  $4/adult
Come in costume and bring your basket for a one-of-a-kind Trick or Treat experience at the Farmstead!  We will have plenty of fun stops for children (recommended ages 18 months to 9 years) to trick-or-treat, plus games, story time, wagon rides and more.  Online registration closes at 5 pm the Wednesday prior to the event, but tickets will be available at the door.
Registration Required: Register Online or 972-881-0140


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47.  LEWISVILLE LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING AREA

Location:  201 E. Jones Street, Lewisville, TX  75057

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


EVENTS 
NOTE: Programs may be affected by weather. 
Contact the Lewisville Parks and Leisure Services office with questions Monday-Friday morning at 972.219.3550. Contact the LLELA gatehouse Friday afternoon-Sunday at 469.635.5483.


Sept 2019
SEPT 7 -- Nature Walk
10am-12pm
Cost:  $5/vehicle (cash or check only)
Animal tracks, singing birds, trees with personality – we never know what we’ll find on our monthly nature walk! All ages are welcome.
Registration Not Required

SEPT 21 -- A Chance to Hike (Special Needs Hike)
FREE Nature Walk
This guided nature walk for members of the Special Needs community will take place along the wide and level crushed-granite surface of the Cottonwood trail. We may see signs of deer, coyote, or bobcat, and maybe even see an armadillo during this mile long hike!
No reservations required.

SEPT 21 -- Saturday at the Cabin
12-3pm
Cost: $5/vehicle (cash or check only)
Step back in time when you visit the historic Minor-Porter log house. Visitors of all ages are welcome to arrive at any time during the open house. You’ll get a feel for pioneer life as you tour the log home, smoke house, dugout, and homestead grounds. Knowledgeable docents will add to your experience. You may even be able to try your hand at a craft from the 1870s. Open houses are on the third Saturday of each month except July and August. Free with entrance to LLELA!*
Come Prepared:  the log house is located about 0.25 mile from the Cicada Pavilion parking lot, along the Cottonwood Trail. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a bottle of water.
Registration is not required.

October 2019
OCT 5 -- Nature Walk
10am-12pm
Cost:  $5/vehicle (cash or check only)
Animal tracks, singing birds, trees with personality – we never know what we’ll find on our monthly nature walk! All ages are welcome.
Registration Not Required

OCT 12 -- Bird Walk
7:30am
FREE with Regular $5 vehicle admission
Join an expert birder as we explore prime birding locations on LLELA's nature trails.
Ages 10 & up, no registration required.

OCT 15 -- A Walk in the Park
10am-11:30am
Gather up your toddler and explore with us! Enjoy an interactive story time and nature play at local parks throughout Lewisville.
No registration required.
This time we're meeting at LLELA Nature Preserve.
Full list of dates and locations.

OCT 19 -- A Chance to Hike (Special Needs Hike)
10am-Noon
FREE Nature Walk
This guided nature walk for members of the Special Needs community will take place along the wide and level crushed-granite surface of the Cottonwood trail. We may see signs of deer, coyote, or bobcat, and maybe even see an armadillo during this mile long hike!
No reservations required.

OCT 19 -- Saturday at the Cabin
12-3pm
Cost: $5/vehicle (cash or check only)
Step back in time when you visit the historic Minor-Porter log house. Visitors of all ages are welcome to arrive at any time during the open house. You’ll get a feel for pioneer life as you tour the log home, smoke house, dugout, and homestead grounds. Knowledgeable docents will add to your experience. You may even be able to try your hand at a craft from the 1870s. Open houses are on the third Saturday of each month except July and August. Free with entrance to LLELA!*
Come Prepared:  the log house is located about 0.25 mile from the Cicada Pavilion parking lot, along the Cottonwood Trail. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a bottle of water.
Registration is not required

OCT 24 -- Stars on the Prairie
9-11pm
$15/person
Join us for a fascinating evening as we trek to LLELA’s prairie restoration area to view the wonders of the night sky. Constellations both familiar and unusual, satellites, and sometimes planets and the moon are features of the ever-changing night sky. If the sky is cloudy, we will have a night hike.
Ages 5 and up. $15 per person.
Registration required by 5pm on Thursday, October 24th

OCT 26 -- Owl Prowl & Campfire
5:30pm-7:30pm
$15/person
Stroll through a forested night to listen for owls, and warm up with s'mores and hot chocolate after.
Owls hooting, armadillos rustling in the underbrush, maybe a coyote howling…we never know what we might hear on a night hike on the trails at LLELA. Join our guides as they lead a stroll down the trail, listening for owls as we go. We’ll end our hike by warming up around a campfire, where we’ll make s’mores and sip hot chocolate.
All ages welcome!
Registration closes at 11am, Oct 25


November 2019
NOV 1 -- Lake Park Fireside Chats
6-8pm
Pull up a chair at our cozy campfire. Watch the sun set and the stars appear as you enjoy traditional campfire fun: stories, songs, and of course, s'mores!   Each campfire will feature a special program. For the season kick off September 6th Fireside Chat, the topic is New (School) Year, New Me.
No matter if you are nervous about starting the 6th grade or find yourself in the wrong auditorium for Freshman Lit, school can be tough. Tell us a story about your most memorable first day of school or about a moment in your life where you had to transition into a new environment. 
FREE for registered campers at Lake Park, otherwise just $5 per person.
Call 972.219.3550 to ask about special pricing for families of four or more.
Registration is required.

NOV 2 -- Nature Walk
10am-Noon
$5/vehicle entry (cash or check only)
Animal tracks, deer trails, singing birds, trees with personality – we never know what we’ll find on our monthly nature walk! This family-friendly hike will last about two hours. All ages are welcome. Free with entry to LLELA.* Registration is not required.

NOV 2
-- My First Fish
10am
$3.50/person
Lone Star Toyota of Lewisville Railroad Park
Ready? Set? Cast! Join Texas Parks and Wildlife Certified Angler Educators and learn how to prepare a rod, bait a hook, and casting techniques. You can catch your first fish at any age but for this program ages 5 and up are welcome! Adults 17 and older must have a valid Texas freshwater fishing license.

NOV 9 -- Bird Walk
7:30am
FREE with Regular $5 vehicle admission
Join an expert birder as we explore prime birding locations on LLELA's nature trails.
Ages 10 & up, no registration required.


NOV 10 -- Guided Kayak Tour
1pm
$25/person, plus $5/vehicle entry
All skill levels are welcome and all equipment is provided. LLELA instructors will give an intro to kayaking and water safety basics. Ages 7 and up.
Drift under willows, float past reeds and cattails, and see what wildlife we encounter on either McWhorter Creek or the Beaver Pond at LLELA. Both are havens for wildlife, including turtles, frogs, fish, beavers, and many other species. All skill levels are welcome and all equipment is provided. LLELA instructors will give an intro to kayaking and water safety basics. Ages 7 and up.
Registration is required by 11 am Friday, November 8th.

NOV 16 -- A Chance to Hike (Special Needs Hike)
10am-Noon
FREE Nature Walk
This guided nature walk for members of the Special Needs community will take place along the wide and level crushed-granite surface of the Cottonwood trail. We may see signs of deer, coyote, or bobcat, and maybe even see an armadillo during this mile long hike!
No reservations required.

NOV 21-22 -- Primitive LLELA Overnight Camping
NOV 21 @4pm through NOV 22 @3pm
Camping is as easy as ABC 123. Don’t believe us? Spend a night out at LLELA with our guidance and our gear. We’ll teach you the basics from setting up your tent to preparing dinner over an open flame! $25 per person, ages 5 and up are welcome, and registration is required. Ask about our discounts for parties of four or more!
Camping site, camping gear (tent and sleeping pad), cookware, and firewood will be provided. There is no electricity on site. We will offer you some tips on how to prepare for an off the grid experience after you register.
Registration Required
Register online today or call 972.219.3550 to reserve a space

NOV 28 -- Opt Outside
11pm-1am
$5/person
In 2015, REI made a game changing decision to close its doors on Black Friday and instead spent that time doing what they love: exploring our greenspaces. #OptOutside and join us for a midnight moonlit hike through your favorite urban wilderness!
Registration Required
Register online or call the Parks and Recreation Administration office at 972.219.3550.


December 2019
DEC 6 -- Lake Park Fireside Chats
6-8pm
FREE for registered campers at Lake Park, otherwise just $5 per person.
Pull up a chair at our cozy campfire. Watch the sun set and the stars appear as you enjoy traditional campfire fun: stories, songs, and of course, s'mores!   Each campfire will feature a special program. For the season kick off September 6th Fireside Chat, the topic is New (School) Year, New Me.
No matter if you are nervous about starting the 6th grade or find yourself in the wrong auditorium for Freshman Lit, school can be tough. Tell us a story about your most memorable first day of school or about a moment in your life where you had to transition into a new environment. 
Registration is required.
Register Online or call 972.219.3550 to ask about special pricing for families of four or more.

DEC 7 -- Nature Walk
10am-Noon
$5/vehicle entry (cash or check only)
Animal tracks, deer trails, singing birds, trees with personality – we never know what we’ll find on our monthly nature walk! This family-friendly hike will last about two hours. All ages are welcome. Free with entry to LLELA.* Registration is not required.


DEC 14 -- Bird Walk
7:30am-10:30am
FREE with Regular $5 vehicle admission
Join an expert birder as we explore prime birding locations on LLELA's nature trails.
Ages 10 & up
No registration required.

DEC 21 -- Christmas at the Cabin
10am-3pm
FREE with $5 vehicle admission
Take a trip back to an 1870s Christmas and celebrate the old-fashioned way. Enjoy a tour of the historic Minor-Porter Log Cabin, make a corn husk doll or an ornament to take home to your own Christmas tree, create a hand-dipped candle, enjoy carols, sip hot cider by the campfire, and more. Visitors are welcome to arrive at any time during the open hours and join in at their own pace.
The Minor-Porter Log Cabin is located on the Cottonwood Trail, about a 0.3 mile walk from the parking lot at the Cicada Pavilion. A golf cart or hay ride will be available to assist visitors with mobility limitations. A shuttle will run through all of LLELA's parking lots to help you get to the log house if you must park a distance away.
Registration not required

January 2020
JAN 3 -- Lake Park Fireside Chats
6-8pm
FREE for registered campers at Lake Park, otherwise just $5 per person.
Pull up a chair at our cozy campfire. Watch the sun set and the stars appear as you enjoy traditional campfire fun: stories, songs, and of course, s'mores!   Each campfire will feature a special program. For the season kick off September 6th Fireside Chat, the topic is New (School) Year, New Me.
No matter if you are nervous about starting the 6th grade or find yourself in the wrong auditorium for Freshman Lit, school can be tough. Tell us a story about your most memorable first day of school or about a moment in your life where you had to transition into a new environment. 
Registration is required.
Register Online or call 972.219.3550 to ask about special pricing for families of four or more.

JAN 4 -- Nature Walk
10am-Noon
$5/vehicle entry (cash or check only)
Animal tracks, deer trails, singing birds, trees with personality – we never know what we’ll find on our monthly nature walk! This family-friendly hike will last about two hours. All ages are welcome. Free with entry to LLELA.* Registration is not required.


JAN 11 -- Bird Walk
7:30am-10:30am
FREE with Regular $5 vehicle admission
Join an expert birder as we explore prime birding locations on LLELA's nature trails.
Ages 10 & up
No registration required.

JAN 18 -- A Chance to Hike (Special Needs Hike)
10am-Noon
FREE Nature Walk
This guided nature walk for members of the Special Needs community will take place along the wide and level crushed-granite surface of the Cottonwood trail. We may see signs of deer, coyote, or bobcat, and maybe even see an armadillo during this mile long hike!
No reservations required.

JAN 18 -- Saturday at the Cabin
Noon-3pm
FREE with $5 vehicle admission
Step back in time when you visit the historic Minor-Porter log house. Visitors of all ages are welcome to arrive at any time during the open house. You’ll get a feel for pioneer life as you tour the log home, smoke house, dugout, and homestead grounds. Knowledgeable docents will add to your experience. You may even be able to try your hand at a craft from the 1870s. Open houses are on the third Saturday of each month except July and August.
Registration not required



HOMESCHOOL NATURAL SCIENCE CLASSES: 
Classes are for students K-8th grade.
Some classes may be full.  Please contact LLELA below for details.

K-2 Classes
OCT 10: Habitats & Lizards
OCT 24:  Swamper's Feathered Neighbors
NOV 7:  Life Cycles in the Swamp

GR 3-8 Classes
OCT 10: Ichthyology & Herpetology
OCT 24: Ornithology
NOV 7:  Mammalogy

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
For More Information: Click Here

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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48.  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. 

Location:  
626 Ball Street, Grapevine, TX  76051

Guests may enter Nash Farm at the following locations:
• Ball Street near the service drive
• Homestead Lane through picket fence gate in front of the farmhouse
• Homestead Lane, west side of the farm near the barn
• College Street near the Grapevine cemetery
 

FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE FARM
Each program has a different theme that highlights the heritage skill that you can use to enrich your life today. 

OCT 4 -- Cowboy Cooking
10am-Noon
Cost: $3/person ages 3 and up
Details:   Cowhands stop at the farm to cook up grub
Registration Required.  Space is limited.
To Purchase Tickets:  click here

NOV 1 -- Sports & Recreation
10am-Noon
Cost: $3/person ages 3 and up
Details:   Experience 19th century leisure sports
Registration Required.  Space is limited.
To Purchase Tickets:  click here

DEC 6 -- Christmas Decorating
10am-Noon

Cost: $3/person ages 3 and up
Details:   Decorate the farmhouse while enjoying cookies & cider
Registration Required.  Space is limited.
To Purchase Tickets: click here



 
Nash Farm Heritage Workshops 
Visit Nash Farm and experience what it's like to step into a 19th century home while learning the essential farm skills.  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. 

MAY 3 & 4 -- Cheese Making
Choose one session:  Friday 6pm or Saturday 10am
Cost: $35/person 
Learn the basics of cheese making.
Tickets:  Click Here

JUN 29 -- 1920's "One Hour" Dress Workshop
10am
Cost: $35/person 
Make your own 1920's dress for the Ice Cream Social on July 13, 2019.
Tickets:  Click Here
 
Events:
OCT 19 -- 19th Annual Nash Farm Fall Round-Up
10am-2pm
Nash Farm, 626 Ball St
Free Admission, but some activities require coupons.
Concessions available for purchase
Jump feet-first into fall during Grapevine’s Fall Round-Up.  This family-friendly event takes you back in time. Events include an Agricultural Expo where guests can learn about processing grain, see farm animals, enjoy campfire cooking demos, make apple pie, experience rope making, pony rides and more. A historic carnival includes old-fashioned games, bucket brigade races and other competitions. The Farmers Institute, located just outside Nash Farmhouse, will have demonstrations on farm skills, such as maintaining livestock, carpentry, sewing and food preservation.


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49.  
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.

Park Hours:  
    Daily 5am-9pm (March-October)
    Daily 5am-6m (November-February)
Location: 1650 Matlock Road, Mansfield, Texas


Programs at Oliver Nature Park

October 2019
OCT 5 -- Kayaking 101 (ages 7+)
9-11am
Borrow Materials: $22/person
Bring Your Own Materials $20/person
Bowman Springs Park
Take a break from the hiking trails and get on the water! We will go out in dual-seated kayaks to explore our local lakes. Participants will enjoy a scenic paddle looking for wildlife and plants with a naturalist. We will also instruct on safety, proper techniques, and a ecofriendly approach to paddle sports. New this year: we offer kayaking tours at two locations! Each child ages 7-17 years must be accompanied by an adult on the tour.
Preregistration required. click here

OCT 6 -- Intro to Fishing (ages 3-16)
5:30-6:30pm
$9/child
Ready to cast your bait and reel in the big fish, but not sure how or where to start? Join us for beginning fishing classes. We supply the equipment and bait! This class is for junior anglers ages 3-16. (16Y+ must have a valid Texas fishing license to fish in Mansfield Parks.)
Pre-registration required.  click here

OCT 11 -- Intro to Archery (ages 6-14)
2:45pm-3:45pm (ages 6-10)
4-5pm (ages 11-14)
$17/participant
Class meets at McClendon Park West
Class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Bows and arrows are provided.
Pre-registration required: click here


OCT 13 -- Junior Angler (6-16)
4:30-6:30pm
$22/child
Junior Angler classes provide activities that introduce kids to the life-long sport of fishing.  Classes follow a hands-on format to teach basic fishing knowledge and skills, to promote ethical behavior regarding fishing and aquatic habitats, and to encourage junior anglers to get outdoors and go fishing! Pre-registration required. 

OCT 14 -- Kayaking 101 (ages 7+)
9-11am
Borrow Materials: $22/person
Bring Your Own Materials $20/person
Bowman Springs Park
Take a break from the hiking trails and get on the water! We will go out in dual-seated kayaks to explore our local lakes. Participants will enjoy a scenic paddle looking for wildlife and plants with a naturalist. We will also instruct on safety, proper techniques, and a ecofriendly approach to paddle sports. New this year: we offer kayaking tours at two locations! Each child ages 7-17 years must be accompanied by an adult on the tour.
Preregistration required. click here


November 2019
NOV 10 -- Intro to Fishing (ages 3-16)
4-5pm
$9/child
Ready to cast your bait and reel in the big fish, but not sure how or where to start? Join us for beginning fishing classes. We supply the equipment and bait! This class is for junior anglers ages 3-16. (16Y+ must have a valid Texas fishing license to fish in Mansfield Parks.)
Pre-registration required.  click here

NOV 23-- Intro to Archery (ages 6-15+)
2-3pm (ages 6-10)
3:15-4:15pm (gaes 11-14)
4:30-5:30pm (ages 15+)
$17/participant
Class meets at McClendon Park West
Class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Bows and arrows are provided.
Pre-registration required: click here


December 2019
DEC 19 -- Intro to Archery (ages 6-15+)
5:30-6:30pm (ages 6-10)
6:45-7:45pm (ages 11-14)
8pm-9pm (ages 15+)
$17/participant
Class meets at McClendon Park West
Class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Bows and arrows are provided.
Pre-registration required: click here


DEC 27 -- Intro to Trout Fishing (ages 5-16)
4-5pm
$9/child
Catch a Rainbow Trout with us! Learn about bait and lures specific to trout, and what makes a good trout habitat. We supply equipment and bait! (16Y+ must have a valid Texas fishing license to fish in Mansfield Parks.) Pre-registration required. click here

DEC 28 -- Intro to Archery (ages 6-15+)
2-3pm (ages 6-10)
3:15-4:15pm (ages 11-14)
4:30-5:30pm (ages 15+)
$17/participant
Class meets at McClendon Park West
Class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Bows and arrows are provided.
Pre-registration required: click here



January 2020
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50.  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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51.  RIVER BEND NATURE CENTER - WICHITA FALLS

River Bend Nature Center 
2200 3rd Street, Wichita Falls, TX  76301
(near the main entrance to Lucy Park)
riverbendnaturecenter.org

Hours:
Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm
Sat: 10am-4pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm

Closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Easter, and Independence Day

Admission:
Adults: $6
Children/Seniors $5.00
Military/Students (with ID) $5.00
Children ages 1 and under Free
Group Rate (10 or more): $5/person

EVENTS:

October Programs
OCT 5 --Become a Biologist
1pm-3pm
Price Included with Admission
Join us for the first part of our Career in STEM Series: Become a Biologist! Activities include a meet and greet with a real Biologist and learn about the wonderful careers found in Biology. There will also be open-ended, hands-on projects will let you learn about biology and have a blast! Children Elementary age and up are welcome, price is included with general admission.

OCT 11: Not-So-Scary Halloween
6 pm – 9 pm
Come join us for our 15th Annual Not-So-Scary Halloween this year on Friday, October 11th from 6-9 pm! There will be a costume contest starting at 7:30 pm, face painting, music, tasty food, cool games, fun crafts, a cakewalk, pumpkin decorating, candy, a Flashlight Fun Trail through the United Children’s Garden, and Wild Bird Rescue’s feathered ambassadors of the sky will make a special appearance! DJ Marcus “Maniac” McGee will be DJing throughout the night. The Ruby N. Priddy Butterfly and Nature Conservatory will also be open for you to enjoy.
So dress up in your favorite costume and come on out to Not-So-Scary

November Programs
Nov 29-30: ElectriCritters (6:30 pm -8:30 pm)
 
December Programs
DEC 6-7: ElectriCritters (6:30 pm -8:30 pm)
DEC 13-14: ElectriCritters (6:30 pm -8:30 pm)
DEC 20-24: ElectriCritters (6:30 pm -8:30 pm)



Eco Kits: 
An Eco-Kit is a traveling environmental education program that RBNC brings directly to your classroom. It includes hands-on activities and one-on-one learning with an experienced field guide. 
Cost:  $50/per class (22 students max)
Topics:
Worm Wonders
Wild Side of the City
Wetlands & Wildlife
Introduction to Butterflies
Earth Rocks
We all Need Trees
Recycling
Dig Into the Past
To Learn More:  Click Here

Creature Feature
Creature Feature is an animal outreach program that comes to you! RBNC will bring several live animals to your classroom so students can get an up close look at these awesome creatures!
Cost: $75/per class (22 students max)
1 hour presentation  
5-7 live animals
To Learn More: Click Here


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52.  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? 

Hours:  
Open to the Public SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS only
10am - 5pm  (no reservation needed)
Last tram & Presentation: 4pm
 **We recommend arriving by 2:00 pm to ensure you catch each different animal presentation (lemur, kangaroo, reptiles, and bear) as well as ride the last Safari Tram at 4:00 pm.**

Admission:   
$12/adults (13+);  $10/kids (3-12);  FREE/Ages 2 and under;  $10/Senior
Parking: $5
Season Passes:
 $30/Child & Seniors 65+; $36/Adult Pass $36, $115/Family of 4 ($30 additional)
Season Passes are good for one year from date of purchase
Purchase Tickets Online: Click Here

Ticket Includes:
– Animal Presentations: Lemurs, Kangaroos, Black Bears, and Reptiles (Listen & learn about our animals and also pet-interact with a few) 
 Safari Tram: 35 minute ride through exotic pastures to see camels, zebras, emus, endangered deer, zedonks, zorses and more!
– Entry to the Petting Zoo (feed available at additional cost $3/bag or 4 bags for $10)
 
Miniature Pony rides also available ($5 per ride), weight limit: 67 lbs and under
– Kids Barrel Train Ride: Our popular 2 minute ride; adults are welcome to ride too!
– Use of our two covered picnic areas for lunch: bottled water, soda & snacks are available in our gift shop. The Bears Dens Restaurant will be open for lunch!www.bearsdentx.com
 or call 940-686-5600

Private Tours:  Click Here
Field Trips:  Click Here


Bears Den: Eat with the Bears
Lunch at the Bears Den
While you visit Sharkarosa on Saturday and Sunday.
No reservations required!
Bear presentations:  11:30, 1:30 and 3:30 each Saturday and Sunday.

The Bears are fed dinner each night, Tuesday through Saturday, at 6:30 p.m.
Tues-Fri: 5pm-9pm
Sat: 11am-9pm
Sun: 11am-4pm


For Directions: Click Here
Please do not use MapQuest it WILL get you lost!


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53.  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.


Regular Admission & Hours:
$10/adults; $8 seniors (60+); $5 children 3-11yrs; Free/2 and under 
Group Pricing Available for 10 or more:  Call 214-428-7476 ext 343
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 sold at 4:15
Closed New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, & Christmas Day
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.


September 2019
SEPT 12 -- DIY Pumpkin Succulent Decor
10am-Noon
$24
Learn to use succulents to easily create seasonal decorations!

SEPT 14 -- DIY Pumpkin Succulent Decor
10am-Noon
$24
Learn to use succulents to easily create seasonal decorations!

November 2019
NOV 9 -- Nature-Inspired Holiday Decorations
10am-Nooon
$24
Learn how to create holiday decorations that are beautiful, affordable, sustainable


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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54.  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 at Purtis Creek State Park:   
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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 at Cedar Hill State Park:
OCT 19 -- Harvest Heritage Festival
11am
Come and celebrate the annual Harvest Heritage Festival!

OCT 26 -- Art in the Park
10am
Join us for a creepy, crawly craft!

OCT 26 -- Halloween Geocaching
11:30am
Solve the Halloween clues to complete the geocache course!

For Details about these and other Events: 
 click here

December 2019
DEC 14 -- Holiday Hike
11am
Join a park ranger for a guided hike!

DEC 14 -- Caroling at Penn Farm
6pm
Join us for Christmas carols around the campfire!




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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 x258

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 at Ray Roberts Lake State Park/Isle du Bois & Johnson Branch Unit:

OCT 4 -- Owl Power
7:00p
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Come learn all about the who's whoooo of the night!

OCT 5 -- Wildlife Detectives
10:00a
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Calling all Junior Rangers: We need your help to find critter clues!

OCT 5 -- Critter Tracks
2:00p
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Who's track is that?!

OCT 5 -- Mighty Monarchs
3:00p
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
It's fall migration time!

OCT 12 --
Monarch Madness!
10:00a
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
The Fall monarch migration is underway!

OCT 12 -- Dutch Oven Demo
2:00p
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Free samples!

OCT 12 -- A Venue for Vultures
4:00p
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Creepy critter or beautiful bird? You decide!

OCT 12-- Moon Madness

8:00p
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Calling all werewolves!

OCT 18 -- Dutch Oven Cookin'

6:00p
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Join us for a tasty cooking lesson!

OCT 18 -- Night Hike with a Ranger

8:00p
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
See the park after dark with a ranger!

OC 19 -- Fall Photography

9:00a
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Learn to take pictures like a pro!

OCT 25 -- Campfire & Spooky Storytime

6:00p
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Learn campfire basics!

OCT 26 -- Halloween Hike

9:00a
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
What critter will you be?

OCT 26 -- Snake Talk

11:00a
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
It's time to talk snakesssss!

OCT 26 -- Geocaching for Tricks & Treats 

2:00p
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Using technology to find our tricks or treats.

OCT 26 -- Ssslitherin' Snakes

3:00p
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Join us for a slitherin' good time!

OCT 26 -- Goin' Batty

5:00p
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Will the bats at Ray Roberts Lake State Park suck your blood???

OCT 26 -- Costumed Night Hike

7:00p
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle Du Bois Unit
Show off your Halloween costume on a night hike!



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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 at Eisenshower State Park:
OCT 11 -- Intro to Photography
5:30pm
Eisenhower State Park
Looking for a fun new way to connect with your physical surroundings? Join park host Tom Hadley and learn the basics of nature photography!

OCT 18 -- Intro to Nature Photography
5:30pm
Eisenhower State Park
Looking for a fun new way to connect with your physical surroundings? Join park host Tom Hadley and learn the basics of nature photography!

OCT 19 -- Fillet a Fish Demonstration and Fish Fry
3:00pm
Eisenhower State Park
Do you like to fish? Do you want to learn how to take that catch and put it on the dinner table? Join the Inland Fisheries Division, your local Game Warden, and your favorite park rangers at Eisenhower State Park and learn how to properly wield that fillet knife at our Fillet a Fish Demonstration and Fish Fry.

November 2019
NOV 2 --Intro to Nature Photography
9:00am
Eisenhower State Park
Looking for a fun new way to connect with your physical surroundings? Join park host Tom Hadley and learn the basics of nature photography!

NOV 16 --Intro to Nature Photography
9:00am
Eisenhower State Park
Looking for a fun new way to connect with your physical surroundings? Join park host Tom Hadley and learn the basics of nature photography!

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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 at Fort Richardson State Park/Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway:

No Events Scheduled at this time

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MINERAL WELLS, TX -- Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway

Location:  Lake Mineral Wells State Park, 100 Park Road 71, Mineral Wells, TX 76067 
940-328-1171

Upcoming Events at Lake Mineral Wells State Park

October 2019
OCT 5 -- Night Sounds
7:30pm
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“After attending the Night Sounds program, I found my daughter sitting on the back porch the next night, not watching TV or playing video games, but listening to nature!” – Park Visitor

OCT 12--Cross Timbers Cowboy Poetry and Stories
7pm
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Learning about our cowboy heritage can be fun!”

OCT 19 -- Kid’s Wilderness Survival
2:00pm
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
A great program for your child’s outdoor safety and parents learn as much as the kids.

OCT 26 -- North Texas Skywatch Star Party
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“The stars at night are big and bright …” Learn more about one of Texas’ best natural resources – the night sky.

November 2019
NOV 2 -- Storytelling Down in the Hollow
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Listen to stories, cowboy poetry and folklore in a beautiful setting.”

NOV 9 -- Night Hike
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Discover fun night time activities in the outdoors!

NOV 16--Cross Timbers Cowboy Poetry and Stories
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Learning about our cowboy heritage can be fun!”

NOV 23 -- Kid’s Wilderness Survival
2:00pm
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
A great program for your child’s outdoor safety and parents learn as much as the kids.

NOV 30 -- Cross Timbers Bird Walk
10am
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Join our guided birding walk in the park. How many species can we find?

NOV 30 -- Pententiary Hollow Wild Walk
2pm
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.

December 2019
DEC 7--Cross Timbers Cowboy Poetry and Stories
6pm
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Learning about our cowboy heritage can be fun!”

DEC 14 -- Cross Timbers Bird Walk
10am
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Join our guided birding walk in the park. How many species can we find?

DEC 21 -- Kid’s Wilderness Survival
2:00pm
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
A great program for your child’s outdoor safety and parents learn as much as the kids.

DEC 28 -- Bird Walk on the Trailway
10am
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Join our guided birding walk in the park. How many species can we find?

DEC 28 -- Pententiary Hollow Wild Walk
2pm
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.


DEC 31 -- First Day Hike - Midnight Hike
11:30pm
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Welcome in the New Year and make a lifetime memory, outdoors! At Lake Mineral Wells State Park.

January 2020
JAN 1 -- First Day Hike - Pentitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
10am
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Start your New Year in the great outdoors! Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.

JAN 1 -- First Day Hike - Pentitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
2pm
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Start your New Year in the great outdoors! Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.



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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 at Dinosaur Valley State Park


October 2019
OCT 5 -- Park Cleanup
9:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get your #trashtag on and get a FREE day pass for your next visit!

Oct 5 -- Track Talk

10:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

OCT 5 -- Fido's Field Day

10:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
It's playtime for you and your pup!

OCT 5 -- Overlook Hike
10:30a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!

OCT 5 -- Track Talk
3:30p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!

OCT 6 -- Track Talk
10:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

OCT 6 -- Denio Track Site Hike
2:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Discover the dinosaurs of the Denio Track Site!

OCT 6 -- Track Talk
3:30p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

OCT 11 -- Evening Track Talk
6:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

OCT 11 -- Night Hike
7:00p
Night Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the sounds, smells, and sights of the park at night!

OCT 12 -- Hike With Your Hound
9:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Bring your four-legged friend for a morning stroll through the park!

OCT 12 -- Track Talk
10:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

OCT 12 -- River Rock Crawl
10:30a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Dip, duck, crouch, and crawl your way through the Paluxy River Trail!

OCT 12 -- Track Talk
3:30p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!

OCT 12 -- Moonshiner's Hike
7:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us on a moonshiner's adventure!

OCT 13 -- Track Talk
10:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

OCT 13 -- Spear Throwing - Atlatl
11:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Before the bow and arrow, there was the atlatl!

OCT 13 -- Edible Plant Hike
2:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Can I eat that? Find out with this ranger-led hike!

OCT 13 -- Track Talk
3:30p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

Oct 19 -- Track Talk

10:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

Oct 19 - Fido's Field Day
10:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
It's playtime for you and your pup!

Oct 19 - Track Talk
3:30p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!

OCT 19 -- Star Party
8:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!

OCT 20 -- Track Talk
10:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

OCT 20 -- Ballroom Waltz
2:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the Ballroom Track Site with a ranger

OCT 20 -- Track Talk
3:30p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

OCT 25 -- Evening Track Talk
6:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

OCT 25 -- Night Hike
7:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the sounds, smells, and sights of the park at night!

OCT 26 -- Hike with Your Hound
9:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Bring your four-legged friend for a morning stroll through the park!

OCT 26 -- Track Talk
10:00a
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

OCT 26 -- Fossil Rim
11:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Calling all Junior Rangers! Try your hand at real paleontology!

OCT 26 --  Track Talk

3:30p
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!

OCT 27 -- Track Talk
10:00a
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

OCT 27 -- Edible Plant Hike
11:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Can I eat that? Find out with this ranger-led hike!

OCT 27 -- River Rock Crawl
2:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Dip, duck, crouch, and crawl your way through the Paluxy River Trail!

OCT 27 -- Track Talk
3:30p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

November 2019
NOV 2 -- Park Cleanup
9:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get your #trashtag on and get a FREE day pass for your next visit!

NOV 2 -- Track Talk
10:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

NOV 2-- Track Talk
3:30p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!

NOV 3--
Track Talk
10:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

N
OV 3-- Overlook Hike
11:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!

N
OV 3 -- Edible Plant Hike
2:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Can I eat that? Find out with this ranger-led hike!

N
OV 3-- Track Talk
3:30p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

N
OV 8 -- Evening Track Talk
5:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

N
OV 8-- Night Hike
6:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the sounds, smells, and sights of the park at night!

N
OV 9 -- Track Talk
10:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

N
OV 9-- Track Talk
3:30p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!

N
OV 10-- Track Talk
10:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

N
OV 10 -- Spear Throwing - Atlatl
11:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Before the bow and arrow, there was the atlatl!

N
OV 10-- Make Your Own Geocache
2:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Create your own hidden treasure chest and join the phenomenon that is geocaching!

N
OV 10- Track Talk
3:30p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

N
OV 16 -- Track Talk
10:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

N
OV 16-- Track Talk
3:30p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!

N
OV 16-- Moonshiner's Hike
6:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us on a moonshiner's adventure!

N
OV 17-- Track Talk
10:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

N
OV 17--Track Talk
3:30p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

N
OV 22 -- Evening Track Talk
5:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!


N
OV 22 -- Night Hike
6:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the sounds, smells, and sights of the park at night!

N
OV 23 -- Track Talk
10:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

N
OV 23 -- Track Talk
3:30p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!

N
OV 24--Track Talk
10:00a
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

N
OV 24-- Edible Plant Hike
2:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Can I eat that? Find out with this ranger-led hike!

N
OV 24 -- Track Talk
3:30p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

N
OV 30 -- Track Talk
10:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

N
OV 30 -- Fossil Dig
2:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Calling all Junior Rangers! Try your hand at real paleontology!

N
OV 30 -- Track Talk
3:30p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year old story of our dinosaur tracks!

December 2019
DEC  1 -- Track Talk
10:00a
3:30pm
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

DEC  1 -- Overlook Hike
11:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!

DEC  6 -- Evening Track Talk
5:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

DEC  6 -- Night Hike
6:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the sounds, smells, and sights of the park at night!

DEC  7 -- Park Cleanup
9:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get your #trashtag on and get a FREE day pass for your next visit!

DEC 7 -- Track Talk
10:00a
3:30pm
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

DEC 8 -- Track Talk
10:00a
3:30p
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

DEC 14 -- Track Talk
10:00a
3:30p
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

DEC 14 -- Star Party
8:00p
Star Party
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!

DEC 15 -- Track Talk
10:00a
3:30p
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

DEC 20 -- Evening Track Talk
5:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

DEC 20 -- Night Hike
6:00p
Night Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the sounds, smells, and sights of the park at night!

DEC 21 -- Track Talk
10:00a
3:30pm
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

Dec 22 -- Track Talk
10:00a
3:30p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

DEC 28 -- Track Talk
10:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

DEC 28 -- Moonshiner's Hike
6:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us on a moonshiner's adventure

DEC 29 -- Track Talk
10:00a
3:30p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

DEC 29 -- Overlook Hike
11:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!

January 2020
JAN 3 -- Evening Track Talk
5:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

JAN 3 -- Night Hike
6:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the sounds, smells, and sights of the park at night!

JAN 4 -- Park Cleanup
9:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get your #trashtag on and get a FREE day pass for your next visit!

JAN 4 -- Track Talk
10:00a
3:30p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

JAN 5 -- Track Talk
10:00a
3:30p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

JAN 11 -- Track Talk
10:00a
3:30p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

Jan 12 -- Track Talk
10:00a
3:30p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

JAN 12 -- Overlook Hike
11:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!

JAN 17 -- Evening Track Talk
5:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

JAN 17 -- Night Hike
6:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the sounds, smells, and sights of the park at night!

JAN 18 -- Track Talk
10:00a
3:30pm
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

JAN 18 -- Moonshiner's Hike
6:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us on a moonshiner's adventure!

JAN 19 -- Track Talk
10:00a
3:30pm
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

JAN 25 -- Track Talk
10:00a
3:30
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

JAN 26-- Track Talk
10:00a
3:30p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

JAN 31 -- Evening Track Talk
5:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

JAN 31 -- Night Hike
6:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the sounds, smells, and sights of the park at night!

February 2020
FEB 1-- Park Cleanup
9:00a
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Get your #trashtag on and get a FREE day pass for your next visit!

FEB 1
10:00a
3:30p
Track Talk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Gather round and hear the tale 113-million-year-old story of our dinosaur tracks!

FEB 1 -- Star Party
8:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!

March 2020
MAR 13 -- Star Party
9:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!

April 2020
APR 18 -- Star Party
9:00p
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!



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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 at Tyler State Park:
October 2019
OCT 5 -- Dutch Oven Cooking: History in a Black Pot
Tyler State Park
Caution: You will be hooked!

OCT 5 -- Wildflowers, Pollinators, & Predators
2:00p
Tyler State Park
Texas Pollinator Bioblitz!

OCT 12 -- Tyler State Park Birding Tour
8:15a
Tyler State Park
Let's Go Birding!

OCT 12 -- Birding 101: Intro to Birding
10:30a
Tyler State Park
Everybody's a birder!

OCT 12 -- Wildflowers, Pollinators, & Predators

2:00p
Wildflowers, Pollinators, and Predators
Tyler State Park
Texas Pollinator Bioblitz!

OCT 19 -- Navigation Revelation

10:00a
Tyler State Park
Find your way through the outdoors without a map and compass.

OCT 19 -- Navigation Relevation

2:00p
Tyler State Park
What do you do when your GPS batteries die?

OCT 19 -- Survival Fire
3:00p
Tyler State Park
Learn to build the fire that can keep you alive.

OCT 26 -- Zombie Apolcalypse Hike
2:00p
Tyler State Park
Can you survive?

November 2019
NOV 2 -- Dutch Oven Cooking: History in a Black Pot

10:00a
Tyler State Park
Caution: You will be hooked!

NOV 2 -- Sylvan Saunter

2:00p
Tyler State Park
Treat yourself and rediscover the outdoors at a slow pace.

NOV 9 -- Tyler State Park Birding Tour

8:15a
Tyler State Park
Let's go birding!

NOV 9 -- Birding 101: Intro to Birding

10:30a
Tyler State Park
Everybody's a birder!

NOV 9 --
Lakeshore Nature Hike

3:00p
Tyler State Park
Autumn edition

NOV 16 -- Tyler State Park Birding Tour

8:15a
Tyler State Park
Let's go birding!

NOV 16 -- Home Improvement: Beaver Pond Walk

11:00a
Tyler State Park
The rodent that change its world.

NOV 16 -- Knotty-time for Kids

2:00p
Tyler State Park
Learn some basic knots that every camper needs to know.

NOV 16 -- Winter Survival

3:00p
Tyler State Park
Be prepared for winter weather.

NOV 23 --
Nature Navigation
10:00a
Tyler State Park
Find your way through the outdoors without a map and compass.

NOV 23 -- Critter Scene Investigation Hike

2:00p
Tyler State Park
Be an outdoor detective.

NOV 29 -- 12th Annual "Walk Off the Bird" Bird Walk

9:00a
Tyler State Park
Spend Black Friday with our feathered friends.

NOV 29 -- Fall in the Savannah

2:00p
Tyler State Park
Autumn in the Post Oak Savannah

NOV 30 --Lakeshore Fall Foliage Photography Hike

9:00a
Tyler State Park
Bring your camera for this one.

NOV 30 -- Survival Fire

2:00p
Tyler State Park
Learn to build the fire that can keep you alive.

NOV 30 -- Reading Ranger Campfire Stories

3:00p
Tyler State Park
Enjoy a cozy campfire with a story.

December 2019
DEC 7 -- Dutch Oven Cooking: History in a Black Pot

10:00a
Tyler State Park
Caution: You will be hooked!

DEC 7 -- Navigation Revelation

2:00p
Tyler State Park
What do you do when the GPS batteries die?

DEC 7 -- Survival Fire

3:00p
Tyler State Park
Learn to build the fire that can keep you alive.

DEC 7 -- Reading Ranger Campfire Stories

3:30p
Tyler State Park
Christmas Edition!

DEC 13 -- Nature Wonderland Hike

4:00p
Tyler State Park
A Christmastime sunset stroll.

DEC 13 -- A Pineywoods Christmas Lighted Drive-thru

5:00p
Tyler State Park
Take a break from the Holidays rush.

DEC 14 -- Nature Wonderland Hike

4:00p
Tyler State Park
A Christmastime sunset stroll.

DEC 14 -- A Pineywoods Christmas Lighted Drive-thru

5:00p
Tyler State Park
Take a break from the Holidays rush.

DEC 31 -- Catching Rainbows - Family Trout Fishing

10:00a
Tyler State Park
They're just waiting to be caught!

DEC 31 -- Zombie Apocalypse Hike

2:00p
Tyler State Park
Can you make it to the new year?

January 2020
JAN 1 -- First Day Hike: Birding the Lakeshore

9:00a
Tyler State Park
Start the New Year off right with a new walk and a new hobby.

JAN 1 -- First Day Hike: Hiking Through the Pines

2:00p
Tyler State Park
Discover the health benefits of the forest.



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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 at Lake Tawakoni State Park:

October 2019
OCT 26 -- Boo in the Park
6pm
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Welcome to our annual "Boo in the Park" celebration. Bring the family out for a campsite-decorating contest, pumpkin-carving contest, trick or treating, and spooky storytelling.

December 2019

DEC 7 -- Twinkle Tour
5pm
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join us for our annual Twinkle Tour at Lake Tawakoni State Park. Enjoy all the festive Christmas lights and meet Santa at the amphitheater. Make note of your Christmas wishes and bring your camera!

January 2020
JAN 1 -- First Day Hike 2020
9am
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Join us for a guided 1.5-mile hike along our Spring Point Trail.


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55 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. 

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 
production is 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

Artisan Children’s Theater Productions:
Cost: $7/Children 12 and younger;  $10/Adults
Showtimes: Shows are Tuesdays and Saturdays at 10 am; Fridays at 5pm.

SEPTEMBER 13-OCTOBER 5 -- How I Became a Pirate
Sail off on a swashbuckling musical adventure when a band of comical pirates lands at North Beach looking for an expert digger to join their crew. Based upon the popular children's book.
Info & Tickets:  click here
SEPT 27 -- ASL Interpreted

NOV 15 - DEC 21 -- 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. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
Info & Tickets:  click here
DEC 6 -- ASL Interpreted

FEB 7, 2020 - MARCH 14, 2020 -- Disney's Alive in Wonderland, Jr
Travel down the rabbit hole and join Alice, one of literature’s most beloved heroines, in her madcap adventures. Featuring updated songs from Disney’s thrilling animated motion picture, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR.is a fast-paced take on the classic tale.
Info & Tickets:  click here

MAR 27-APR 25 -- Junie B Jones, Jr
Join Junie B. on her first day of first grade, where many changes are in store: Junie's best friend Lucille has found new best friends -— and Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. While in Mr. Scary's class, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard — and she may need glasses. Add in a friendly cafeteria lady, an intense kickball tournament and a "Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal," and first grade has never been more exciting.
Info & Tickets:  click here

JUNE 6-JULY 11, 2020 -- Ella Enchanted
Ella of Frell is given the ‘”gift” of obedience by Lucinda, her misguided Fairy Godmother, and is forced to do anything people command her. On her adventure to rid herself of the curse, she must outwit ogres, sidestep giants, befriend a prince, survive her step-family, and ultimately find the power to be her true self.kickball tournament and a "Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal," and first grade has never been more exciting.
Info & Tickets:  click here

JULY 25-AUG 22, 2020 -- The Rainbow Fish Musical
With shiny, multi-colored scales, Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in all of the ocean, and the only one of his kind. When Rainbow Fish refuses to share his vibrant, shimmering scales with a little fish, the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. With a bubbly, energetic score and a script that invites wonderful creativity, the universal message of finding your inner beauty is the heart of this delightful musical.
Info & Tickets: click here

SEPT 4-OCT 3, 2020 -- Into the Woods, Jr
A new take on Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking musical fairytale about wishes and the choices we make. Into the Woods JR. features all of your favorite characters — Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and the Witch — in this lyrically rich retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables.
Info & Tickets: click here

NOV 13-DEC 19, 2020 -- A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail
A very special Friend-and-Relation tells Christopher Robin a story of a Christmas Eve very long ago (about last year) when Eeyore was absolutely miserable. It seems that he lost his tail and Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet got all of their friends and a search was organized. There is a great deal of fun and excitement, plus delightful songs, in the adventure that follows. Pooh Bear and his friends will learn about caring, sharing and the importance of cultivating friends, in this enchanting musical that is perfect for the holiday season.
Info & Tickets: 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: $20 Adults; $20/Students & Seniors (60+); $9/Ages 12 and under
            Fri & Sat: $22.00/Adults; $20/Students & Seniors (60+); $11/Ages 12 and under. 


OCT 11-NOV 9 -- The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be "Out There," observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful gypsy, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the gypsies – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.
Info & Tickts:
Click Here
NOV 5 -- -ASL Interpreted Section

NOV 22-DEC 21 -- Elf the Musical
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.  This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. After all, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.
Info & Tickets:
click here
DEC 17 -- ASL Interpreted Section

JAN 3-FEB 1, 2020 -- Always...Patsy Cline
Always…Patsy Cline” is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in l961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death.  The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy’ unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight…27 songs in all. The show’s title was inspired by Cline’s letters to Seger, which were consistently signed “Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline.”
Info & Tickets: click here

FEB 14 - MAR 21, 2020 -- Seussical
Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime), have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.
Info & Tickets: click here

APR 3-MAY 16, 2020 -- The Music Man
By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. Meredith Willson's six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.  The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall.
Info & Tickets: click here

MAY 29-JUL 3, 2020 -- Peter Pan
Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, a fierce Indian tribe, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook.  Featuring the iconic songs, "I'm Flying," "I've Gotta Crow," "I Won't Grow Up" and "Never Never Land," and a rousing book full of magic, warmth and adventure, Peter Pan is the perfect show for the child in all of us... who dreamed of soaring high and never growing up.
Info & Tickets: click here

JUL 17 - AUG 15, 2020 -- Brigadoon
Featuring such standards as "Almost Like Being in Love," "Come to Me, Bend To Me," and "Heather on the Hill," Brigadoon is a timeless, romantic classic which vividly brings the mystery and magic of the Scottish highlands to life. New Yorker Tommy Albright unexpectedly arrives at the mysterious Scottish Highland village of Brigadoon, which only appears for one day every 100 years. When Tommy meets and falls in love with Fiona, a beautiful villager in this magical hamlet, he must decide whether to return to his old life, or stay in Brigadoon... forever.
Info & Tickets: click here

AUG 28-SEPT 26, 2020 -- The Light in the Piazza
This soaring musical whisks you away to Italy for a captivating tale of passion and romance. It’s the summer of 1953, and Margaret Johnson is travelling the Tuscan countryside with her daughter Clara. When a handsome young Florentine captures Clara’s heart, Margaret must decide if she will risk revealing the truth that could threaten her daughter’s happiness.  Based on a novella by Elizabeth Spencer, The Light in the Piazza won six Tony Awards in 2005 and is perhaps the most celebrated score of the past decade.
Info & Tickets: click here

OCT 9-NOV 7, 2020 -- Matilda the Musical

Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life.  Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She's unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other's lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda's extraordinary personality. Matilda's school life isn't completely smooth sailing, however – the school's mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don't abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils' saving grace!
Info & Tickets: click here

NOV 20-DEC 19, 2020 -- Scrooge the Musical
This timeless musical follows the plot of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, in which the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night, after being visited by the ghost of his former partner, Jacob Marley, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future.
Info & Tickets: click here


Artisan Second Stage Productions:
OCT 17-NOV 2 -- The Addams Family
They’re creepy and they’re kooky
Mysterious and spooky
They’re all together ooky
The Addams Family
Need we say more? THE ADDAMS FAMILY
Info & Tickets:  click here
OCT 24 -- ASL Interpreted Section



To Register for classes or for more information:  817-929-0852 or click here to email 

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56.  BREITLING YOUTH THEATER

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:  The Plaza Theater, 521 W, State St, Garland, TX  75040

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
To learn about becoming a HEART of Texas member: Click Here


Tickets:
Row 1-5:  $12/students & seniors;  $15/adults
General:  $10/students & seniors;  $10/adults
Children up to age 3 are admitted free.
Purchase Tickets: online
 or 972-205-2782

Performances:
TBA


Homeschool Classes

No information avaiable as of date of publication
                          


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57.  CANTARE PERFORMANCE CHOIR IN SOUTHLAKE

Cantare is an auditioned choir available for exceptional 3rd-12th grade singers in the NE Tarrant County area. Previous experience is not necessary; however, an audition is required.
 
Any young person that loves to sing and is entering 3rd through 12th grade may audition. While prior musical training is not necessary, an audition is required.

Auditions

To request an audition:  Click Here to send an email.
Auditions are by appointment only -- www.cantaretexas.com
Complete the online audition registration form.
An email will be sent to you confirming the audition time.

Location:  The choir rehearses at the White's Chapel United Methodist Church in Southlake, TX.
Rehearsals are on Thursdays at the times above, 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.  
To learn More About This Partner:  Click Here
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
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58.  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:


Shows
OCT 4-20 -- Tuck Everlasting
What would you do if you had all eternity? Based on the best-selling children’s classic by Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting tells the story of eleven-year-old Winnie Foster, who yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence. When she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck Family, she gets more than she could have ever imagined. After learning about the magic behind the Tucks’ unending youth, Winnie must fight to protect their secret from those who would do anything for a chance at eternal life. As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice: return to her life or continue with the Tucks on their infinite journey.
OCT 11@6:30pm -- Deaf Interpreted Performance
Tickets

NOV 22-DEC 20 -- Jack Frost
Jack is living the perfect life, spending his days making spectacular ice sculptures and hanging with his friends in the Frozen Kingdom. One day tragedy strikes, and Jack, along with his friends, is banished from the kingdom by his evil uncle – who wants to destroy the world with a new ice age! Can a band of snowy misfits help Jack find his destiny and restore order to the kingdom? Santa Claus himself narrates this holiday spectacular where adventure awaits at every turn.

DEC 6 @6:30pm -- Deaf Interpreted Performance
Tickets


JAN 31-FEB 16 -- Frank N Friend
It’s been a big first day for super-smart Oliver, the new kid in school. He made two cool new friends, Michael and Kendra, but he also ran into Butch, the dreaded school bully. Butch may be out to get the new kid, but Oliver has a plan. With the help of his new friends and an advanced, top-secret computer, Oliver builds Frank-N-Friend: the fastest, strongest and coolest protector a kid has ever had! But along the way, Frank has a few things to share about what it means to be a friend in this new musical for the entire family.
FEB 7 @6:30pm -- Deaf Interpreted Performance
Tickets

MAR 20-APR 5, 2020 -- Matilda the Musical
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts and could be the school pupils’ saving grace! Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl and winner of 4 Tony® Awards, Matilda the Musical revels in the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination.
MAR 27 @6:30pm -- Deaf Interpreted Performance
Tickets

APR 17-MAY 10, 2020 -- Shrek the Musical
“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 own 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. Based on the Oscar-winning, smash-hit DreamWorks Animation film, the Tony® Award-winning fairytale adventure Shrek the Musical brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears.
APR 25 @6:30pm -- Deaf Interpreted Performance
Tickets


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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59.  THE COTTAGE THEATER – CENTER FOR HOME EDUCATION

Center for Home Education’s Cottage Theater Presents: 

Upcoming Performances: 
2019 Season:
JUNE 14-22 -- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Based on the record-breaking West End production and the beloved film, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR. is one blockbuster that audiences will find “Truly Scrumptious.”  Eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts, sets about restoring an old race car with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima. They soon discover the car is magic, and has the ability to float and take flight. When the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magic car for himself, the family joins forces with Truly Scrumptious and Grandpa Potts to outwit the dastardly Baron and Baroness and their villainous henchman, the Child Catcher.
Filled with amazing stage spectacle and unforgettable songs, including the Academy Award nominated title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR. is a high-flying fun-filled adventure that will dazzle audiences and Broadway Junior Stars alike.
Tickets go on sale 1 month prior to the first show date.

Admission:  $10 for adults, $8 for students. Small children who sit in laps are no charge. No baby carriers or strollers, etc.
Student Night Thursday:  
$5 student tickets
To purchase tickets:
 Call 817-281-2293;  Sorry, no refunds

For More Details: click here

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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60.  DALLAS CHILDREN’S THEATER PERFORMANCES 

Location:    Baker Theater
                 Rosewood Center for Family Arts
                 5938 Skillman Street, Dallas 75231
Box Office:  214-740-0051
Box Office Hours:  9am to 5 p.m., Monday–Friday
On performances days: Friday evenings until 30 minutes past curtain. 
Saturdays 11:00am until 30 minutes past last curtain. 
Sundays 11:00am until 30 minutes past last curtain.
214-740-0051
Ticket Sales are subject to availability. No refunds or exchanges on single tickets.
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.
Ticket Prices: Range from $15-$40
For Ticket Information: Click Here

There is a $ 2 ticket fee per ticket, both online & over the phone.

2018-2019 Season: 
(Please note that not all productions may be suitable for all audiences.)  
October Performances
SEPT 22-OCT 27 -- Beauty & the Beast

Be our guest for this tale as old as time! Spirited Belle longs for adventure beyond her small, country town. But does she get more than she bargained for when the Beast captures her father and she is forced to trade places to save him? Favorite castle figures Lumiere, Cogsworth, Chip, and Mrs. Potts hold out hope that Belle can, at last, be the one to help the misunderstood Beast learn to love and be loved in return. If so, they can all be rescued from the curse they are under. Can she do it before the last rose petal falls? Beloved songs mixed with a touch of compassion and kindness highlight the power of true love in this large-scale, family musical based on the Disney classic.
Recommended for ages 5 and up
OCT 12 @1:30pm -- Sensory Friendly Performance

November Performances
NOV 23-DEC 29 -- The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show

And he was still hungry! So...the Very Hungry Caterpillar came back to Dallas. During the 2019 holiday season, the whole family can make their way to a happy place thanks to a new collection of stories brought to life from beloved children's author/illustrator Eric Carle. Enjoy Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?;10 Little Rubber Ducks; Dream Snow; and of course, a reprisal of The Very Hungry Caterpillar - now celebrating its 50th birthday! Filled with colorful puppets and adorable animals, this extraordinary spectacle is pure holiday magic, and sure to be a sellout, so buy your tickets early!
Recommended for all ages
NOV 16 @1:30pm -- Sensory Friendly Performance
DEC 1 @4:30pm -- ASL Performance

December Performances
DEC 7-22 -- Little Women: The Musical
Celebrate life, love, and family in this festive musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's cherished novel set against the backdrop of the American Civil War. The March sisters - romantic Meg, spirited Jo, sweet Beth, and headstrong Amy - face adventure, heartbreak, and enduring hope as they weather life's changes in this timeless drama. Embrace the spirit of the holiday season through a story that has captured the hearts of readers for more than 150 years. Performed by the DCT Academy all-teen cast!
Recommended for ages 9 and up

DEC 15 @4:30pm -- ASL Performance

January Performances
JAN 25-FEB 23, 2020 -- Schoolhouse Rock Live
If you were a kid from the early 70s to mid 80s when this series was first on TV, or in the mid 90s when it ran again; you owe it to yourself to go back in time to the good old days. Relive how fun learning English, history, science, and math was thanks to Saturday morning television and this pop culture phenomenon! There's no time like the present to start teaching the rest of the family such megahits as Conjunction Junction, Just A Bill, Three Is A Magic Number, and others so everyone can be a part of the show! Join nervous school teacher Tom, and all of those crazy cartoon characters, for a turn-up-the-volume blast you won't soon forget!
Recommended for ages 5 and up
FEB 15 @1:30pm -- Sensory Friendly Performance
FEB 9 @4:30pm -- ASL Performance

February Performances
THRU FEB 23, 2020 -- Schoolhouse Rock Live
If you were a kid from the early 70s to mid 80s when this series was first on TV, or in the mid 90s when it ran again; you owe it to yourself to go back in time to the good old days. Relive how fun learning English, history, science, and math was thanks to Saturday morning television and this pop culture phenomenon! There's no time like the present to start teaching the rest of the family such megahits as Conjunction Junction, Just A Bill, Three Is A Magic Number, and others so everyone can be a part of the show! Join nervous school teacher Tom, and all of those crazy cartoon characters, for a turn-up-the-volume blast you won't soon forget!
Recommended for ages 5 and up
FEB 15 @1:30pm -- Sensory Friendly Performance
FEB 9 @4:30pm -- ASL Performance

March Performances
MAR 21-APR 5, 2020 -- Last Stop on Market Street
If you were a kid from the early 70s to mid 80s when this series was first on TV, or in the mid 90s when it ran again; you owe it to yourself to go back in time to the good old days. Relive how fun learning English, history, science, and math was thanks to Saturday morning television and this pop culture phenomenon! There's no time like the present to start teaching the rest of the family such megahits as Conjunction Junction, Just A Bill, Three Is A Magic Number, and others so everyone can be a part of the show! Join nervous school teacher Tom, and all of those crazy cartoon characters, for a turn-up-the-volume blast you won't soon forget!
Recommended for ages 4 and up
MAR 28 @1:30pm -- Sensory Friendly Performance
MAR 22 @4:30pm -- ASL Performance

April Performances
THRU APR 5, 2020 -- Last Stop on Market Street
If you were a kid from the early 70s to mid 80s when this series was first on TV, or in the mid 90s when it ran again; you owe it to yourself to go back in time to the good old days. Relive how fun learning English, history, science, and math was thanks to Saturday morning television and this pop culture phenomenon! There's no time like the present to start teaching the rest of the family such megahits as Conjunction Junction, Just A Bill, Three Is A Magic Number, and others so everyone can be a part of the show! Join nervous school teacher Tom, and all of those crazy cartoon characters, for a turn-up-the-volume blast you won't soon forget!
Recommended for ages 4 and up
MAR 28 @1:30pm -- Sensory Friendly Performance
MAR 22 @4:30pm -- ASL Performance

APR 18-MAY 3, 2020 -- Balloonacy
Guess what? It's The Old Man's birthday! And the entire audience is invited to celebrate. The Old Man lives a quiet, solitary life. That is, until a mischievous red balloon blows through his window looking for a friend. The wonder and magic of play take centerstage in this charming show packed with hilarious antics and delightful surprises. Great for short attention spans and the wee ones, this uplifting and interactive experience shows how, with a little imagination, companionship is everywhere.
Recommended for squirmy toddlers & their families. 
The show will run without an intermission

APR 25 @1:30pm & 4:30pm -- Sensory Friendly Performance

May Performances
THRU MAY 3, 2020 -- Balloonacy
Guess what? It's The Old Man's birthday! And the entire audience is invited to celebrate. The Old Man lives a quiet, solitary life. That is, until a mischievous red balloon blows through his window looking for a friend. The wonder and magic of play take centerstage in this charming show packed with hilarious antics and delightful surprises. Great for short attention spans and the wee ones, this uplifting and interactive experience shows how, with a little imagination, companionship is everywhere.
Recommended for squirmy toddlers & their families. 
The show will run without an intermission

APR 25 @1:30pm & 4:30pm -- Sensory Friendly Performance

MAY 2-23, 2020 -- The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe
One of the most celebrated books in children's literature and the #1 most requested DCT play returns to the stage to create a remarkable world of magic. Join young adventurers Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy as they step through the not so ordinary wardrobe and into the mythical land of C.S. Lewis' Narnia. Facing fantastic creatures and fierce battles in the heart and on the land, the four siblings must find the courage to battle the treacherous White Witch in order to end the deadly eternal winter in the beautiful forest. Guided by the all-knowing Lion, Aslan, these discoverers learn to cast aside their own fears to find the heroes within themselves.
Recommended for ages 7 and up
MAY 9 @1:30pm -- Sensory Friendly Performance
MAY 17 @4:30pm -- ASL Performance

June 2020
JUNE 20-28 -- Miss Nelson Has a Field Day
Are you ready for some football?! Well...don't look to the Horace B. Smedley Tornadoes for a win because they've never even scored a single point! With an unfocused team that won't change their attitudes, Coach Armstrong goes crazy. So, Miss Nelson, the school's favorite teacher, calls in a trusted, but highly feared reinforcement in this zany musical spectacular. The bold and intimidating Coach Viola Swamp whips the Tornadoes into shape just in time for the big rivalry game. Ready. Set. Hut!
Recommended for ages 5 and up
JUNE 27 @1:30pm -- Sensory Friendly Performance
JUNE 28 @4:30pm -- ASL Performance

Sensory-Friendly Performances
General production adaptations include leaving the house lights up a few levels higher than for a standard performance and reducing the sound level. We also offer a "Quiet Room" for children who need a break.
There will be some fun and engaging activities presented before the play, so plan to come as early as one hour before the show.
Sensory Friendly Performance Tickets:  
$5 per person (regular tickets range from $13 -$28)
To Purchase Tickets: 214-740-0051

Sensory-Friendly Resources for Visiting the Dallas Children's Theater:
Click Here for a Pictorial Guide
Click Here for Parent Tip Sheet

           

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61.  DALLAS SUMMER MUSICALS

Location: The Music Hall at Fair Park
909 1st Ave
Dallas, TX 75210    

Discount: HEART of Texas is proud to partner with Dallas Summer Musicals! 
Your family or 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 
Special Discounts for Groups with 10 or More:  Click Here for pricing and show times
(Then scroll to the bottom of the page to see the Performance Schedule and Pricing)


2019-2020 Dallas Summer Musicals Performances
(Please note that not all productions may be suitable for all audiences.)
NOV 1 -- The Best of Broadway
We invite you to celebrate the magic of musical theatre with us! For one night only, experience the stunning talents of a trio of award-winning women. Tony Award® winner and recent star of Kiss Me, Kate! on Broadway, Kelli O’Hara will headline the evening’s performances. Olivier Award winner, Glee alumnae and Dancing with the Stars Season 17 Winner Amber Riley will also perform, and our very special host for the evening is one of the most decorated performers of all time—Tony Award® winner and Kennedy Center Honoree Chita Rivera. In continuation of DSM’s newest tradition, surprise special guests will also play a major role in this incredible evening.

NOV 5-17 -- Cats
CATS, the record-breaking musical spectacular by Andrew Lloyd Webber that has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages, is now on tour across North America! Audiences and critics alike are rediscovering this beloved musical with breathtaking music, including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater—”Memory”. Winner of 7 Tony Awards® including BEST MUSICAL, CATS tells the story of one magical night when an extraordinary tribe of cats gathers for its annual ball to rejoice and decide which cat will be reborn. The original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber (The Phantom of the Opera, School of Rock, Sunset Boulevard), original scenic and costume design by John Napier (Les Misérables), all-new lighting design by Natasha Katz (Aladdin), all-new sound design by Mick Potter, new choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton) based on the original choreography by Gillian Lynne (Phantom) and direction by Trevor Nunn (Les Misérables) make this production a new CATS for a new generation!
Recommended for ages 5+

JAN 15-19 -- Blue Man Group
Winspear Opera House
Over 35 million people on our blue planet have experienced the exciting and spectacular show that is BLUE MAN GROUP. And now, the Blue Men return with a new touring show — BLUE MAN GROUP SPEECHLESS TOUR.
SPEECHLESS will feature new and original compositions, acts, and instruments alongside iconic Blue Man Group moments based in joy, art, music, comedy, social commentary, and profound absurdity.
We see fun in your future. If you like normal, think again — ‘cause Blue Man Group is a rollicking rave of a good time. Join us in your city and experience a new blue.

FEB 4-16, 2020 -- The Band's Visit
The critically acclaimed smash-hit Broadway musical The Band’s Visit is the winner of 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, making it one of the most Tony-winning musicals in history.  It is also a Grammy Award® winner for Best Musical Theater Album.
In this joyously offbeat story, set in a town that’s way off the beaten path, a band of musicians arrive lost, out of the blue. Under the spell of the desert sky, and with beautiful music perfuming the air, the band brings the town to life in unexpected and tantalizing ways. Even the briefest visit can stay with you forever.
With a Tony- and Grammy-winning score that seduces your soul and sweeps you off your feet, and featuring thrillingly talented onstage musicians, The Band’s Visit rejoices in the way music makes us laugh, makes us cry, and ultimately, brings us together.


FEB 4-16, 2020 -- Come From Away
Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner across North America!
This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed, and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.
Don’t miss this breathtaking new musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein and helmed by this year’s Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!”
On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all.


JUNE 17-JULY 12 -- Disney's Frozen
A mysterious secret. A family torn apart. As one sister struggles with being an outsider and harnessing her powers within, the other sets out on a thrilling adventure to bring her family together once again. Both are searching for love, but they’ll learn that to find it they’ll have to look inside themselves first.
FROZEN is melting hearts on Broadway in an all-new production created for the stage by an award-winning team. It features the songs you know and love from the original film plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers. The creative team at its helm has won a cumulative 16 Tonys and includes Oscar Award® winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez and EGOT-winning Robert Lopez (music & lyrics), Oscar-winner Jennifer Lee (book), Tony and Olivier Award®-winner Michael Grandage (director) and Tony winner Rob Ashford (choreographer).



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62.  DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCES 

2019-2020 Youth Concerts (Grades 3-6)

NOV 13 & 14 --
Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
10:00am - LIMITED AVAILABILITY! BUY NOW.
$6.50/person
A Benjamin Britten masterpiece returns! From the violins to the triangle, from the tuba to the harp, the Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra is a riveting introduction to all the instruments of the orchestra.  Britten’s stirring music has inspired generations of young audiences, so you don’t want to miss the chance to hear this orchestral classic, in a fun program that also includes music by Mozart, Copland, Donizetti, and Grieg. Led by the DSO’s new Assistant Conductor, Katharina Wincor.
The 11:30am performances of Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra have sold out.
Information & Tickets

JAN 22& 23 --
Beethoven at 250
10:00am and 11:30am
$6.50/person
The DSO celebrates Beethoven’s birthday in an enchanting and engaging performance featuring the legendary composer himself! If everything works the way it’s supposed to, the maestro will be brought to present day by a newly-invented Musical Time Machine. Then, together with the DSO, he will share his incredible life story and the inspiring music he created, including masterpieces such as Für Elise, the Fidelio Overture, his symphonies, and the Emperor Concerto.
Information & Tickets

APR 29 -- Music of the People
10:00am and 11:30am
$6.50/person
Folk music expresses the nature of a people – where they live, what they do, and even how they speak. All music started this way, and folk-songs and folk-dances remain at the very heart of every musical tradition. You’ll be amazed at how much of the grand orchestral concert music we hear grows right out of them! Featured composers include Brahms, Mahler, Márquez, Dvořák, Still, and Ives
Information & Tickets



Family Concerts
Share lasting musical memories at the Dallas Symphony's entertaining Family Concert Series. Each about an hour long and filled with fun and familiar music, these programs entice children and adults alike. Come early for arts and crafts, an instrument petting zoo and other special activities in the Meyerson lobby.
DEC 7 -- Dallas Symphony Christmas Pops
11am
A special one-hour long performance of our popular Christmas Pops concert featuring the Children's Chorus of Greater Dallas.
For More Information: click here

MAY 30, 2020 -- Presto Mambo: Music of  Latin America with Platypus Theatre
Max and his new friend, Mambo the dog, join the orchestra and the audience in a whirlwind adventure from the concert hall to the vibrant lands of Latin America, where they discover the magic of Latin rhythms and how to dance with the music.
For More Information: click here




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)


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63.  FORT WORTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERTS

Family Series
OCT 6 -- The Music of Star Wars & John Williams
6pm
White's Chapel United Methodist Church
Bring the kids to a concert that is out of this world! The whole family will enjoy selections from John Williams’ magnificent scores for Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and more!
Tickets: click here

NOV 2 -- Video Games Live
7:30pm
Will Rogers Auditorium
Tickets: click here
Gamers unite! Experience the sights and sounds of some of the most popular video games of all time in this multi-media concert event. With music from Mario, Zelda, Halo, Tron, Final Fantasy and more, combined with synchronized images and spectacular lighting, Video Games Live is more than just a concert… it’s an explosive entertainment experience!  For $100, add to your experience with The Ultimate Gamer VIP Backstage Package
Are you the ultimate gamer and want special backstage access to the most popular video game concert in the world? How about a tour of what goes on behind the scenes by VGL Creator/Executive Producer/Host and video game legend Tommy Tallirico? Are you interested in NO-waiting special front-of-line access to the post-show meet & greet with the performers and special guests? How about a laminated backstage pass and VIP package of exclusive merchandise? Then here’s your chance!

OCT 26 -- Halloween Spooktacular
11am
Bass Performance Hall
It’s a Halloween concert full of delightful treats for the whole family! Wear your favorite costume and enjoy spooky favorites like The Firebird, Danse macabre, In the Hall of the Mountain King, Harry Potter, Frozen, Star Wars, and much more.

MAR 7 -- Journey to Space
11am
Bass Performance Hall
NASA images and videos projected above the orchestra make this Family concert an out-of-this-world experience. Guest conductor Carl Topilow and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra present classical favorites like Holst’s The Planets, and popular hits from space movies. Don’t miss 2001: A Space Odyssey, Apollo 13, Star Trek and of course iconic themes from John Williams like Super Man and Star Wars.



2019-2020 Young Person's Concerts --  TBA
Designed to engage the interest of children of all ages, these concerts are open to school groups, home school groups and individuals.

JAN 22 & 23, 2020 -- Young Person's Concert (Bass Hall)
$6/person (adults & children)
Take a journey along the Inca Trail in South America and discover the sounds of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, and Argentina with the Fort Worth Symphony. Young Persons’ Concerts last approximately 45 minutes and are appropriate for late elementary and middle school students.
Available Times By Reservation Only
Wednesday, January 22, 2020, 10:30 AM--FULL
Wednesday, January 22, 2020, 12:30 PM
Thursday, January 23, 2020, 10:30 AM
Thursday, January 23, 2020, 12:30 PM

To Reserve for Groups of 20 or Fewer:

JAN 22, 2020, 12:30 PM
JAN 23, 2020, 10:30 AM
JAN 23, 2020, 12:30 PM


To Reserve for Groups of 20 or More:  Click Here

Free Study Guide: Caminos del Inka Study Guide



FEB 12, 2020 -- Kinderconcerts: Symphonic Storytime
Will Rogers Auditorium
10:30am
12:30pm
$6/person (adults & children)
Explore the elements of a story – including setting, characters, conflict and resolution – as the Fort Worth Symphony tells an original tale through music! Kinderconcerts last approximately 35 minutes and are appropriate for early elementary students.

Reservations Required in Advance

To Reserve for Groups of 20 or Fewer:
FEB 12, 2020 @10:30am
FEB 12, 2020 @12:30pm

To Reserve for Groups of 20 or More:  Click Here

Free Resource: Play this Book Activity Guide






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64.  GENESIS CHILDREN'S THEATRE

Discount:  Genesis Theatre is offering HEART of Texas Members (with valid membership card) 10% off production tuition (to be used one time a year).
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners:  
Click Here
  

Location:    3100 Independence Parkway Suite 
                 324b Plano, TX 75075
Box Office:  972-599-3505 
Online Ticketing: click  here


Upcoming Shows at Genesis Theatre -- 
Information Unavailable at time of publication

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65.  GREATER DALLAS YOUTH ORCHESTRA

GDYO Concert Schedule  -- 
NOV 3 -- Wind Symphony and Philharmonic
7:30pm – 9:30 pm
Location: 
Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Tickets:
click here

NOV 10 -- GDYO Jazz Orchestra
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: 
McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069
The GDYO Jazz Orchestra will share the stage with the TI Jazz Band with special guest Sean Jones
Tickets:
click here

NOV 17 -- YPO, DSE & Sinfonietta
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: 
Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Tickets:  click here

DEC 18 -- GDYO Holiday Magic
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Location:
Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
GDYO’s Annual Holiday Magic concert, featuring the Children’s Chorus of Greater Dallas
Tickets:
click here

JAN 30, 2020 -- GDYO Jazz with TI Band
7:30-9pm
Location:
111 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX
The GDYO Jazz Orchestra will join the TI Jazz Band with Special Guest James Morrison
Tickets: click here

FEB 2, 2020 -- Philharmonic & Wind Symphony
2:30pm-4:30pm
Location:
Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St, Dallas
Tickets:
Click Here

FEB 2 -- GDYO Jazz
5pm-6pm
Location:
Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St, Dallas
Free concert!

FEB 16 -- YPO, DSI & Sinfonietta
2:30pm-4:30pm
Location:
Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora, Dallas
Tickets: Here

MAR 8 -- GDYO Young Virtuosi
7:30pm-9:30pm
Location: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas
This concert will feature the winners of the GDYO Concerto Competition
Tickets: click here

MAY 3 -- YPO, DSE & Sinfonietta
2:30pm-4:30pm
Location:
Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora, Dallas
Tickets: click here

MAY 3 -- GDYO Jazz
7:30-9:30pm
Location:
Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora, Dallas
Tickets: click here

MAY 16 -- Wind Symphony, Philharmonic & Flute Choir
2:30pm-4:30pm
Location:
Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas
Tickets: click here

MAY 17 -- GDYO  Season Finale
7:30-9:30pm
Location:
Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas
Season Finale Concert & Gala




Auditioning for GDYO
If you would like to be added to the audition email list, please 
click here.    
If you have not done so already, you can look over the Audition FAQs, Audition Requirements, etc.  
If you have any questions, please email us
If you auditioned this spring (for the 2015-2016 season), results will be mailed May 17, 2015.  
Under NO circumstances will results be given over the phone

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66.  NORTH TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS PERFORMANCES 


Location:  Plano: Willow Bend Center of the Arts, 6121 W Park Blvd, Ste. B216
                    (Chapel Hill entrance, 2nd floor) Plano, TX 75093

                Frisco: Frisco Discovery Center:  8004 Dallas Pkwy #200 Frisco, TX 75034
                Fairview: Fairview Youth Theatre, 302 Town Place, Fairview, TX 75069
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:

OCT 3-6 -- A Year with Frog & Toad Kids (Willow Bend)
OCT 4-13 -- Alice in Wonderland Jr (Frisco Discovery Cntr)
OCT 4-19 -- Puffs (Fairview Youth Theater)
OCT 4-12 -- Treasure Island (Willow Bend Center of Arts)
OCT 11-19 -- Cinderella (Willow Bend Cntr of the Arts)
OCT 11-19 -- Mamma Mia! (Willow Bend Cntr of the Arts)
OCT 12-13 -- Alice in Wonderland Starcatchers (Frisco Disc Cntr)
OCT 17-19 -- Anne of Green Gables (Academy Homeschool/Fairview)
OCT 18-26 -- Kid Frankenstein (Willow Bend Cntr of Arts)
OCT 18-26 -- Shrek theMusical, Jr (Willow Bend Cntr of Arts)
OCT 24-26 -- Quoth the Raven (Willow Bend Cntr of Arts)
OCT 25-NOV 2 -- The Addams Family (School Edition/Fairview)
OCT 25-NOV 2 -- The Addams Family (Willow Bend Center of Arts)
NOV 1-NOV 3 -- Lion King KIDS (Willow Bend Cntr of Arts)
NOV 1-NOV 9 -- The Crucible (Willow Bend Cntr of Arts)
NOV 7-NOV 10 -- The Drowsy Chaperone (Willow Bend Cntr of Arts)
NOV 7-10 -- The Wedding Singer (Fairview Youth Theater)
NOV 8-16 -- Disney's Beauty & the Beast (Willow Bend Cntr of Arts)
NOV 9-16 -- Beauty & the Beast (Willow Bend Center of Arts)
NOV 14-17 -- Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (Courtyard Theater)
NOV 15-23 -- Aladdin KIDS (Willow Bend Center of Arts)
NOV 8-16 -- Disney's Beauty & the Beast (Willow Bend Cntr of Arts)
NOV 9-16 -- Beauty & the Beast/Starcatchers (Willow Bend Center of Arts)
NOV 14-17 -- Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (The Courtyard Theater)
NOV 15-23 -- Aladdin KIDS (Willow Bend Cntr of Arts)
NOV 15-23 -- The Wizard of Oz (Fairview Youth Theater)
NOV 21-24 -- Willy Wonka (Willow Bend Cntr of Arts)
NOV 21-24 -- Charlotte's Web (Frisco Disc Center)
DEC 5-8 -- Black Snow (Willow Bend Center of Arts)
DEC 6-14 -- Frozen Jr (Willow Bend Center of Arts)
DEC 13-22 -- Scrooge (Willow Bend Center of Arts & Courtyard Theater)
JAN 10-JAN 19, 2020 -- Into the Woods (Willow Bend Center of Arts)




Auditions:


To Learn More:  www.planochildrenstheatre.com


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67.  PARK CITIES STUDIOS/THE DALLAS CONSERVATORY

Park Cities Studios offers world-class instruction for ages 18 months and older, in dance, singing, and acting. 

Discount:  Park Cities Studios/The Dallas Conservatory is offering HEART of Texas  members  (with valid HEART of Texas Family ID)  10% off their class tuition. 
To learn More About This Partner:  Click Here
To learn about becoming a HEART of Texas member: Click Here
 

Location:  7979 Inwood Rd, Suite 201, Dallas, TX  75209
Phone:  214-357-8888
For More Information:  Click Here

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68.  SHINE PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO

Shine is a family-friendly, faith-based performing arts studio for kids and teenagers to hone their skills in singing, acting, and dancing. 

Discount:  Shine is waiving their $25 class registration fee for HEART of Texas  members  (with valid HEART of Texas Family ID).  
To learn More About This Partner:  Click Here
To learn about becoming a HEART of Texas member: Click Here
 

Location:  3616 Churchill Lane, Plano, TX  75075
Phone:  214-218-4779
For More Information:  Click Here

2019 Performances:
TBA


Children's Theater Auditions
TBA


Discount:
  
Shine is waiving their $25 class registration fee for HEART of Texas 
members  (with valid HEART of Texas Family ID).  
To learn More About This Partner:  Click Here
To learn about becoming a HEART of Texas member: Click Here
 


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69.  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:
TBA


HEART of Texas Discount Tickets TBA for selected performances.
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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70.  TEXAS BALLET THEATER DANCE SCHOOL -- DANCE CLASSES -- FORT WORTH

Discount:   The Texas Ballet Theater School is offering our readers a $50 discount on registration if you mention HEART of Texas.
To learn More About This Partner:  Click Here
To learn about becoming a HEART of Texas member: Click Here
 

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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72.  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/Programs:


THROUGH DEC 1, 2019 -- Seeing in Detail: Scott & Stuart Gentling's Birds of Texas
Mezzanine
When you view Scott and Stuart Gentling’s watercolors of Texas birds, you’ll want to get close. The level of detail is extraordinary—hundreds of brushstrokes make up each feather, and there are hundreds of feathers! The more time you spend with these paintings, the more you’ll appreciate the unique way the brothers instilled the natural world with a sense of order and meaning.

THROUGH DEC 29 -- Gordon Parks: The New Tide, Early Work 1940-1950
Second Floor
Gordon Parks was part of what author Richard Wright called “the new tide” of African Americans who were pressing for respect and racial equality in the 1940s. Organized by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, in collaboration with The Gordon Parks Foundation, Gordon Parks: The New Tide, Early Work 1940–1950 explores the early years of Parks’ career as an influential photographer who captured the essence of the civil rights movement in addition to breaking barriers for African Americans.


FEB 8, 2020 - MAY 17, 2020 -- The Perilous Texas Adventures of Mark Dion
Artist Mark Dion will undergo a series of journeys through Texas retracing the footsteps of 19th-century explorers including ornithologist and artist John James Audubon, watercolorist Sarah Ann Lillie Hardinge, architect Frederick Law Olmsted, and botanist Charles Wright. The result of these trips will be a site-specific, large-scale installation created by Dion coupled with works on paper, paintings, and archival materials from the Amon Carter’s collection in the exhibition The Perilous Texas Adventures of Mark Dion opening February 2020.


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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73.  DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART

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:

APRIL 6 - OCT 6, 2019 -- America Will Be! Surveying the Contemporary
Focus Installation
Included with General Admission
Drawing on works from the DMA’s permanent collection, this exhibition presents the ways in which contemporary artists engage with landscapes, broadly defined, exploring how our natural and built environments intersect with our representations of ourselves and our communities. The landscape has been both a traditional art historical genre and a means of mythologizing the origins of American history and culture as a colonial product, creating an image of unclaimed terrain that erased the people who already inhabited it. 

THROUGH APRIL 26, 2020 -- The Keir Collection of Islamic Art Gallery
Focus Gallery
The Keir Collection of Islamic Art Gallery is the largest public presentation in the history of one of the world's most important private collections of Islamic Art.


FREE First Tuesdays of each month (Sept - May)
First Tuesday programming is specifically designed for children ages five and under, but all ages are welcome. Enjoy thematic art-making activities, story times, performances, and gallery activities.
Time: 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Center for Creative Connections (C3)
For More Information: click here
Themes:
MAY 7 -- Big & Little


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 -12). Adults do not require a ticket.
To Register/
To Purchase Tickets:  Click Here   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. Class size is limited to 20 students.  When classes are filled, call 214-922-1818 or click here to send an e-mail to be placed on a waiting list.
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74.  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

OCTOBER 27-JAN 26, 2020 -- Renoir: The Body, the Senses
Over the course of his long career, Pierre-Auguste Renoir continually turned to the human figure for artistic inspiration. The body—particularly the nude—was the defining subject of Renoir’s artistic practice from his early days as a student copying the old masters in the Louvre to the early twentieth century, when his revolutionary style of painting inspired the masters of modernism. In recognition of the centenary of Renoir’s death, the Clark Art Institute and Kimbell Art Museum present Renoir: The Body, The Senses. This daring exhibition is the first major exploration of Renoir’s unceasing interest in the human form, and it reconsiders Renoir as a constantly evolving artist whose style moved from Realism into luminous Impressionism, culminating in the modern classicism of his last decades.

MARCH 1, 2020-JUNE 14, 2020 -- Flesh & Blood: Masterpieces from the Capodimonte Museum

NOV 15, 2020-MARCH 28, 2021 -- Queen Nefertari's Egypt


FAMILY FESTIVALS
View current exhibitions & preview upcoming exhibitions.
Network with other educators and participating institution staff
Enjoy light refreshments.
Learn about programs for educators and students.
Receive free resources for your classroom.
Explore ideas for using primary sources.
For More Information:  Click here to email
Upcoming Family Festivals:
OCT 13  -- Look, Create, Connect
Noon - 5pm
Join us for a free afternoon of fun-filled activities inspired by artworks in the Kimbell’s permanent collection. Visitors of all ages will enjoy art making, live performances, films, and interactive gallery experiences that spark the imagination. Special thanks to the Nuestro Kimbell committee for their support of this program.

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
Upcoming Themes
NOV 23 -- Caravaggio Trading Cards
NOV 30 -- Caravaggio Trading Cards
DEC 14 -- Watercolor Creatures

DEC 21 -- Watercolor Creatures
DEC 28 -- Watercolor Creatures
JAN 4 -- Watercolor Creatures
JAN 25 -- Watercolor Creatures
FEB 1 -- Portraits, Poems & Puppets
FEB 8 -- Portraits, Poems & Puppets
FEB 15 -- Portraits, Poems & Puppets
FEB 22 -- Portraits, Poems & Puppets

PICTURES & PAGES
Time: 
Select Tuesdays, 10:00-11:45am
Museum learning begins early with this special program for preschoolers (ages 4–6) and their adult partners. Popular children’s books inspire group conversations and simple art activities.
Free Program, but Registration is required:  
817-332-8451, ext. 351, or click to email
Space is limited. Maximum two children per adult. Please note that space in each session is very limited; all participants will recieve confirmations or be notified if placed on the waiting list. 
Piano Pavillion Education Studios
Themes: 

NOV 5 -- Hats Off to Mr Pockles! by Sally Lloyd Jones
DEC 3 -- Lubna & Pebble by Wendy Meddour
JAN 7 -- Julian is a Mermaid, by Jessica Love
FEB 4 -- Most Marshmallows by Rowboat Watkins

Children's Workshops
$15/child plus one adult
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.
Upcoming Themes:

OCT 19 -- Book Illustrator Series: Stories that Pop

NOV 9 -- Book Illustrator Series: Magical Storytelling

Family Educator Morning
Time: Selected Dates, 10:15am-12:30pm
During this popular homeschool series, families will enjoy arts-based learning experiences designed for different age groups, staff-led discussions about teaching strategies for parents, and a group reflection period at the end of each program. Maximum capacity for each student group is approximately ten participants.
Families may register children for three different age groups (5-8, 9-12, 13-17); space is limited.
Cost:  $10/Single session for one non-member child or additional adult: $10
One accompanying adult is admitted free; additional adults will be charged.
No unregistered siblings may attend; please refer to Kimbell Kids Drop-in Studio (ages 12 and younger) as a free option that includes younger children.
For questions or more information: 
 817-332-8451, ext. 351. or click to email 
Upcoming Programs:
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75.  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.


Traveling Exhibits

OCT 19-MAR 22, 2020 -- Origins: Fossils from the Cradle of Humankind
Journey to South Africa to explore what National Geographic described as “one of the greatest fossil discoveries of the past half century.” Come get face-to-face with our ancient ancestors and uncover traits we share and those that make us different. Along the way, you’ll uncover the remarkable tales of the dedicated scientists making these groundbreaking discoveries and the questions that continue to inspire them. Their stories – and those of these ancient fossils – will inspire your inner explorer to dig deep into our common past and reflect on what it means to be human.

HOME SCHOOL FAMILY SCIENCE DAYS
OCT 7 -- Physics Lab
NOV 4 -- Dissection Lab
10am-11am
$16/youth;  $11/adult
What makes Earth so special? We will look at Earth’s air, land, and water, and the interactions between them. Through hands-on activities we will investigate this incredible planet we call home.
This class will take place from 10am-11am in the Learning Labs on the Lower Level of the Museum. Admission to Home School Family Science Days gives you access to the Museum after the Lab Program. Children must be accompanied by an adult over 21 that must remain with child/children at all times.


JUNIOR MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM
Registration Open for 2019-2020 School Year
Location:  
Classes take place in the Museum's Learning Labs, and participants and their parents will meet at different parks in the North Texas area to explore Texas terrain, vegetation, and wildlife firsthand. 
Times:   Early session will meet from 3-4:30pm
            Late session will meet from 6-7:30pm 

For Ages:  4th - 6th Grade
Cost:  
$180/person
Location: 
Perot Museum Learning Labs, plus 4 field trips to natural parks
Do your kids get excited about catching bugs, collecting rocks or tracking wildlife? The Junior Master Naturalist program offers a whole new way to explore and protect the natural wonders of Texas. Led by Perot Museum education staff and North Texas Master Naturalist volunteers, this program combines engaging classroom training with inspiring field-based discovery to help kids develop a deeper appreciation and understanding of Texas ecosystems. Through exciting hands-on explorations and outdoor adventures, your child will gain the skills and knowledge to become good stewards of the environment.  Classes take place during First Thursday Late Nights at the Museum — and on Saturdays, participants and their parents meet at different parks in the North Texas area to explore Texas terrain, vegetation and wildlife firsthand. Once they’ve completed the program, your kids will even have the opportunity to help train future Junior Master Naturalists by becoming volunteers themselves!
**Please note that at least one guardian must provide transportation and accompany his or her children during each field trip.
For Details:  Click Here



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.    
Lamar Hunt Family 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. 
Lyda Hill 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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76.  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:  $16 for adults;  $13 for children (2-12)
Admission to ExploraZone and all National Cowgirl Museum exhibits is one price and free for all Museum members
For Ticket Information: 817-255-9540
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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.

Admission Discounts:  Click here
Educators:
One Free Exhibit Admission with Valid Educator ID

Events:
OCTOBER 22-26 -- Metals: Chemistry Connections
10am-2pm (October 22-25)
10am-4pm (October 26)

Did you know that 76% of periodic table elements are metals? Conduct interesting investigations and fascinating experiments with these glistening and gleaming elements during Chemistry Connections 2019. Museum staff, American Chemical Society Student Groups from area universities and high school students will lead engaging hands-on explorations with these marvelous metals along with classic chemistry experiments.
All Chemistry Connections experiences are included with exhibit admission and are designed for 2nd grade and above.
Homeschool Afternoon: 


EXHIBITS: 

CURRENT-- Launchpad: Apollo 11 Promises Kept

$22/Adults;  $18/Ages 2-18
GIANT LEAP ticket includes admission to all Museum exhibits and one IMAX documentary of your choosing.
This new 10,000 square foot exhibit installed in the Museum’s Gary Havener upstairs gallery was developed and created by the Museum’s team of scientists, curators, designers and educators to tell the story of space exploration past, present and future. With our deep collection of space artifacts, custom-built interactive components and a cutting-edge layer of technology, Launchpad: Apollo 11 Promises Kept takes you on a cosmic journey through space and the Museum’s future.

PLANETARIUM SHOWS:
Live at the Noble: Our Solar System
 
Premium live-presented show
Humans have been gazing at the planets in wonder for thousands of years, but today we know more than ever about what those words are really like. Join us for a journey to the solar system’s most exciting places. We’ll bring with us a little bit of laughter, a lot of fun and everything we know about our cosmic neighborhood.

Live at the Noble: Texas Sky Tonight 
Premium live-presented show
There’s a whole universe visible right from your backyard. Join our interactive journey through the sky stories of the past, the incredible science of the present and the wonder of the future. Together we’ll explore memorable constellations, soar over beautiful planets and imagine life beyond Earth—all from the comfort of the planetarium!

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure 
Included with Exhibit Admission

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.

Thundering Herd
Included with Exhibit Admission
Alternate astronomy program with the Cattle Raisers Museum.

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77. NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER

Location:  Dallas Arts District
                2001 Flora Street
                214-242-5100
Museum 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+: $7; Educator w/ID: $5;  Student w/ID: $5; Child under 12: FREE;  Miliary w/ID: FREE
Regular admission includes entrance to all interior galleries, sculpture garden, & special exhibitions. 
FREE Admission: First Saturday of the month, 10am-5pm; and Third Friday of the month, 5pm-12am
Group Pricing (10 or more):  
$2 off regular ticket price. Click here for group information

Programs:
DEC 13 -- Homeschool Workshop: Expect the Unexpected

Exhibits:
THROUGH OCT 27 -- Recent Acquisition: Nicole Eisenan Sketch for a Fountain
The Nasher Sculpture Center proudly unveils its recent acquisition, Sketch for a Fountain, a group of five sculptures by Nicole Eisenman.  Conceived for the 2017 Münster Sculpture Projects in Münster, Germany, the work is an ambitious, contemporary reimagining of the timeless subject of fountain statuary.

THROUGH JAN 5, 2020 -- Elmgreen & Dragset: Sculptures
In the fall of 2019, the Nasher Sculpture Center will present Elmgreen & Dragset: Sculptures, an exhibition that will mark the Scandinavian duo’s first major museum presentation in the U.S. Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset have worked together as Elmgreen & Dragset since the mid-1990s. 


First Saturdays (FREE Admission)
11am-5pm (family activities from 11am-1pm)
Bring the kids and enjoy free admission and fun family programming on the first Saturday of every month.  
Themes:

OCT 5 -- Make Art with guest artists Kendra Greene and Kyle Hobratschk
NOV 2 -- Make Art with guest artists Mylan Nguyuen & Shamsy Roomiani  


HOMESCHOOL WORKSHOPS 
(ages 5-12)
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78.  SHOWS AT THE FORT WORTH OMNI IMAX THEATER–MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY

NOW SHOWING:
Superpower Dogs
Follow ‘Halo’, a rookie puppy training to join one of the most elite disaster response teams in America. Meet ‘Henry’, an avalanche rescue expert in the Canadian Rockies, ‘Reef’, a Newfoundland lifeguard with the Italian coastguard, ‘Ricochet’, a Californian surf legend helping people with special needs and the Bloodhound brothers, ‘Tipper and Tony’, who are leading the fight to save endangered species in Africa. As we discover the incredible abilities of dogs and the astonishing science behind their superpowers, we’ll never look at our best friends the same way again!
Watch the Trailer
Download Educators Guide here

Apollo 11: First Steps Edition
Timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of NASA’s celebrated Apollo 11 mission, Apollo 11: First Steps Edition is a thrilling cinematic experience showcasing the real-life moments of the first lunar landing. With never-before-seen 70mm footage and a trove of newly discovered audio recordings, the filmmakers reconstruct the exhilarating final moments of preparation, liftoff, landing and return of this historic mission—one of humanity’s greatest achievements and the first to put men on the moon. Immersed in the perspectives of the astronauts, the team in Mission Control, and the millions of spectators on the ground, we vividly experience those momentous days and hours in 1969 when humankind took a giant leap into the future, leaving us marveling at human ingenuity and the impulse that led us into space.
Watch the Trailer

Under the Sea (Rated G) - 41 min
Experience the sea and its marvelous marine life in the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s Omni Theater. Through the visual majesty of the IMAX dome, audiences will be transported to the crystal blue domains of diverse underwater dwellers, including the Leafy Sea Dragon and the Flamboyant Cuttlefish.

Tornado Alley (Rated G) - 41 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 cast of Tornado Alley takes 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.




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79.  
FEATURED 3D FILMS AT THE HOGLUND FOUNDATION THEATER AT PEROT MUSEUM

3D Films at Perot Museum
THROUGH JAN 5, 2020 -- Superpower Dogs 3D
Approx 40 minutes
Join an immersive adventure to experience the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most amazing dogs. In this inspiring true story, our best friends are also real-life superheroes. Journey around the globe to meet remarkable dogs who save lives and discover the powerful bond they share with their human partners. Follow Halo, a rookie puppy training to join one of the most elite disaster response teams in America. Meet Henry, an avalanche rescue expert in the mountains of British Columbia, Reef, a Newfoundland lifeguard with the Italian coastguard, Ricochet, a Californian surf legend helping people with special needs, and the Bloodhound brothers, Tipper & Tony, who are leading the fight to save endangered species in Africa. As we discover the incredible abilities of dogs and the astonishing science behind their superpowers, we’ll never look at our best friends the same way again.
Trailer:
click here

THROUGH JAN 5, 2020 -- Wild Africa 3D
Approx 20 minutes
Come with us on a spectacular 3D ride across, over, and through the magical realms of the most dramatic continent on earth: Africa. Our guide through this enchanted kingdom is the sorcerer itself – water. Water crafts Wild Africa, conjuring up life wherever it journeys… traveling above the plains on seasonal winds, cascading along raging rivers or sheltering coral cities. Audiences will be plunged into fantastic places and meet amazing creatures. On the journey through the magical realms of Africa, we’ll discover the fascinating secrets of this enchanted kingdom. How spectacular volcanic lakes help turn thousands of flamingos pink, why the heat beating down on waterless dunes in the Namib Desert forces a lizard to dance; and why it snows on the equator. It’s an adventure where you will truly believe the real world is more extraordinary and awe-inspiring than any fiction
Trailer:
click here

THROUGH MARCH 6, 2020 -- Volcanoes 3D: The Fires of Creation
Approx 20 minutes
Earth is a planet born of fire – it is a tale of science, culture, and thrilling adventure. Volcanoes have helped forge the world we know. From the continents to the air we breathe and even life itself, all have been shaped by volcanic energy. These processes have created extraordinary ecosystems and wildlife habitats. With over 500 active volcanoes, the Earth is bursting at the seams with these forces of mass construction. The story of volcanoes is the story of the planet’s creation and the story of us.
Trailer:
click here

JAN 6, 2020 - MAY 21, 2020 -- Hidden Pacific 3D
Approx 20 minutes
Profiling the Pacific Ocean’s protected and remote national wildlife refuge islands and marine national monument, the breathtaking footage of faraway islands will leave viewers with a deep-felt appreciation for these extraordinary places and the beauty of nature left untouched by civilization. The storied histories of these atolls — from the WWII Pacific Theater to their present environmental recovery and ecological research initiatives — provide the platform from which the film explores a diversity of science and human-interest stories. The places featured won’t be protected until the public sees the beauty, understands the significance, and gets motivated by this remarkable story.
Trailer: click here


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80.  PROGRAMS AT LOG CABIN VILLAGE 

Location:  2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, Fort Worth, TX  
Phone:  817-392-5881
Admission:  $5 ages 4-17 and 60+;  $5.50 ages 18+
Groups:  $4.50 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

Upcoming Programs
OCT 12 -- Frontier Fall Fest
1pm-4pm
$7.50/ages 18+;  $6/ages 4-17
$5.50/person for groups of 10 or more
Free/Ages 3 and under
Join us for a fun afternoon featuring living history, music, crafts, and artisans including:
    Buttermilk Junction Old Time String Band
    Cooper Dan Tatum
    Embroiderer’s Guild of America
    Flintknapper Ryan Jones
    Fort Worth 2nd Dragoons
    Fort Worth Herd Drovers
    Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge
    Greater Fort Worth Herb Society
    Wyatt Earp dealing Faro 

NOV 9 -- Dutch Oven Cooking
1pm-4pm
Cost is regular Village admission
Join us for a Dutch oven cooking demonstration by our friends, the Prairie Dogs (Lone Star Dutch Oven Society)! . No reservations required.

NOV 16 -- Firepit Cooking Class
9am-Noon
$25/person - early bird price if Registered by Oct 26
$36/person after Oct 26 (must be registered by Nov 9)
Participants for this camp will learn a bit about 19th century food preparation and prepare a meal of their own with fellow campers! This class is designed to be an adult or adult/child activity.
Limit 2 children (ages 8 & up) per adult

DEC 7 -- Holidays at the Hearth & Photos with Santa
1pm-4pm
$6.50/ages 18+, $6 /ages 4-17; $6/ages 60+, free/Ages 3 & under
$5.50 for groups of 10 or more.
Celebrate historic traditions with holiday crafts, games, music by Buttermilk Junction Old Time String Band, and more!   Make your own holiday ornamentCost includes admission and all activities
Photo with Santa:  Photo costs $5 if attending event, $10 if only visiting Santa
No reservations required.
 

 

For More Information about the programs:
  Click Here


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81.  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:  $10 Adult;  $8 Senior (65+);  $6 Child (4 to 12 years)
Group Pricing: 
 15 - 49 People Adults: $9 per person; Seniors (65+): $7.50 per person
                        
  50 - 99 People Adults:  $8 per person; Seniors (65+): $7 per person
                          
100+ People Adults: $6 per person; Seniors (65+): $6 per person
School Field Trips:  $4/student;  $5/chaperone; teachers free  Click here for Field Trip Information
*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.


EXHIBITS/EVENTS
TBA

Barnyard Buddies 
(ages 18months - 5 years)
Read a story, do a hands-on activity, and fun craft.  
SECOND WED & SAT of the month (Feb-July & Sept-Dec)
Dates TBA
11am-Noon
Cost: 
$5/person (ages 2 and up)
Located within our early childhood playspace, The Parlor, participants will be able to interact with the new space after the program until 1:00pm.

Homeschool Workshops:

Cost:  $15 per participating student;  Parents & children 3 and under free
Registration Details:  Workshops & tours must be booked at least 3 weeks in advance,
and are conducted during regular museum hours. 
Workshops are held rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Topics Offered:
--Teens Telegraphing

How did kids know what the weekend plans were? What did they do to let friends know what was happening? Today, everything and everyone is connected, and within seconds of something happening, texts and photos are being sent across town and the country. How did people communicate long ago? Learn how we kept in touch when we were restricted by technology, etiquette, and social rules.
--Home Arts of the Pioneers
Pioneers knew how to spin, weave and sew along with the many other chores needed just to survive. With all the labor required every day just to persevere, why would they take the extra time to learn the additional skills and techniques to decorate basic everyday objects? We’ll go back in time and try to understand the creative heart of the pioneers.
--Pioneer Pets
Could your pet make it in the Old West? How do you pet a chicken? Can you envision your pampered lap cat with the job title of “Rat Killer”? Just like the pioneer children, the animals had chores too! During your workshop, learn a lesson in Donkey Care 101, what Fluffy would have to do to earn her keep and more.
For More Information:  Click Here to email or 214-413-3664

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82.  OLD RED MUSEUM OF DALLAS COUNTY HISTORY AND CULTURE

Location:  Old Red Museum, 100 South Houston Street, Dallas, TX  75202
Phone: 214-745-1100 
Hours: 
Museum open 9am to 5pm daily.
The Museum will be closed on the following days: 
December 24th & 25th

Admission: 
General admission: $10
                 Senior (64+)/Student admission: $8 (students must show current high school or university ID)
                 Children ages 3-16: $7
                 Children under age 3: Free
                 Old Red Members: Free (Must Provide Proof of Membership)
                 Sunday Only – Early Bird Special: $7 for tickets purchased before noon
                 Jury Duty – Visitors can receive a reduced admission of $5 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: 
$5/adults; $3/children 3-16; Free for children under 3 years of age
Groups:  
Groups of 20 people or more, $7 each. 
An additional $2 additional per guest for building tour (if not 2pm weekday)
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.
Education Group Pricing:  Call the group sales department at 214-757-1949 or click to email

Parking: Underground parking garage entrance is at corner of Houston St  & Commerce St (SW corner of the building). Alternate entrance to parking garage is at the intersection of Elm St & Record St (N of Founder’s Plaza).
*Parking Garage is Dallas County owned & managed by ABM Parking, but is not affiliated with Old Red Museum. Any parking garage related issues can be directed to ABM Parking Management. 


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
To view our ever-expanding list of partners:  
Click Here


CURRENT EXHIBITS
Dallas Curated: 50 Objects/ 50 Stories
In celebration of the Old Red Museum’s 10th anniversary, this exhibit takes you on a journey into the curator’s world of examining and mining stories from the museum’s own collection. Whether handcrafted or mass-produced, every day or extraordinary, objects have the power to evoke a wide range of responses. Visitors are encouraged to share their own favorite objects that tell the story of Dallas.


PERMANENT EXHIBITS:
Early Years: Prehistory to 1873
Trading Center (1874-1917)

Big D (1918-1945)
World Crossroads (1946-2007)


History Labs

History Labs for different age groups

OCTOBER 19, 2019 -- Conference: New History at Old Red Museum
8:30am-2:30pm
$15/each;  $10/student
Includes Access to All Sessions, Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Lesson Plan Materials, and Parking
Experts discuss educational trends at the state, national, and global levles.
Texas: 
Mark Chancey - Southern Methodist University
Teaching about Religion in Texas Public Schools: A Historical Perspective
United States:
Crista DeLuzio - Southern Methodist University
“You can hear the people in power shaking”: Students as Agents of Educational and Social Change from the Cold War to March for our Lives
World:
Aaron Navarro - Texas Christian University
Education in Mexico after the Revolution: Citizens and Soldiers
Workshop Session:
Incorporating Educational Trends in the ClassroomRonald GoodwinPraireview A&M University

  
   
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83.  STAR PARTIES

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?  The well-attended, monthly public star parties presented by the Fort Worth Astronomical Society (FWAS) have moved to Tandy Hills Natural Area, a 160-acre indigenous remnant of Fort Worth prairie located in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas.  We have all the telescopes like we had at our other monthly public star party location. And our members are there to show you the sky and answer your astronomy questions as usual.

FWAS STAR PARTIES
FREE and Open to the Public
Location: 
Tandy Hills Natural Area, 3400 View Street, Fort Worth, TX 76103 

2
019 Star Parties at Tandy Hills Natural Area
OCT 5
(Rain Date: OCT 12)
FWAS Members will have several telescopes set up at Tandy Hills for viewing the night sky.

NOV 2
(Rain Date: NOV 9)


Please familiarize yourself with Star Party Etiquette:  Click Here


          
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84.  NORTH TEXAS DISTRICT SCIENCE FAIR FOR HOME SCHOOLERS

We have removed this entry from our newsletter since we have been unable to confirm that it is still in existence.
If you have information about this program, with current a contact person, please let our newsletter editor know, via our email.


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86.  AQUA KIDS

AquaKids Swim School, located in Flower Mound and Keller, provides year-round swim lessons beginning at 6 months of age. In addition, they provide Swim Team, Open Swim, and private birthday parties.

Discount:   AquaKids is offering an exclusive $30 per session discount for HEART of Texas families. This discount is available for Group, Private, or Semi-Private Lessons, or Private birthday parties.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/ resources/membership

For More Information:  
Click Here


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88.  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


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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89.  BOWMAN SPORTS -- PE 101 CLASSES

PE 101 is a 90 minute class that allows students to explore many sports in a short time. This porogram is designed so that students can be active and learn about athletics and team sports. Each class begins with a dynamic warm-up and stretch. We rotate through agility sations and drills.  Each unit of study includes sport specific drills and games, including rules of the game, strategy and the fundamentals required to play.  We also enjoy fun classic games like kickball, dodgeball, whiffleball and capture the flag.  

Discount:  HEART of Texas members (with current HEART of Texas member card) will receive a $5 discount off monthly class fees.  Some classes are eligible to combine for an additional sibling discount - ask at registration.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/ resources/membership
 
Email:  click here to email or 817-929-3333



Frisco West: Express PE 102 -- 
Meets Thursdays at 12:15pm 
Ages 12 & up

Flower Mound West: Express PE 101 --  Meets Tuesdays 1pm
Ages 5-12

Frisco West: Express PE 101 -- Meets Thursdays at 12:15pm 
Ages 5-11

Garland: Express PE 101 -- Meets Tuesdays at 12pm 
Ages 6-12

Little Elm: PE 101 -- Meets Wednesdays at 1pm
Ages 5-14

Prosper: PE 101: --  Meets Wednesdays at 2pm
Ages 5-14

Haltom City: PE 101 -- Meets Thursdays at 10:30am
Ages 6-12

Roanoke: PE 101 -- Meets Fridays at 11am
Ages -11

Grapevine:PE 101 -- Meets Friday at 1:30pm
Ages 5-12


More Information:  Click Here


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90.  316 BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU ACADEMY (316BJJ)

316 BJJ is a Christian organization located in Rockwall, TX, designed to help people train their mind, bodies, and spirits in a safe environment. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for everyone to learn self-defense and to increase their skill as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu student.

Discount:   HEART of Texas members (with current HEART of Texas member card) will receive a 2 0% discount.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/ resources/membership

For More Information: click here



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91.  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

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.

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


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92.  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.

MAY--Teams forming for 2019-2020
Forney Sports Center
Monday - 2-4pm
Wednesday - 1-3pm
Click here to register

Website: https://www.dallasthunder.org 


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94.  DasCHE Spartans 

Location: Faith Bible Church – 1437 W. Pleasant Run Rd. DeSoto, TX 75115
RM 208 in back building

For More Information: click here

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95.  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, p
lease click here to contact the Track Commissioner.

Football: 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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96.  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: https://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.

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



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: https://www.fenceintexas.org/ homeschool.html


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97.   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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100.  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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101.  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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102.  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

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 �‚ -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.

For More Information
Web site:  https://www.thesariders.net/
Email us


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103.  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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104.  TURBO TECHNIQUES - FLOWER MOUND


Turbo Techniques provides a physical education class that is an hour long and focuses on enhancing speed, power, agility, core development, and balance.   
To Learn More: click here

Discount:  HEART of Texas members (with current member card) receive a 20% discount!
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners:  
Click Here




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105.  HEART OF TEXAS MENTOR PROGRAM

If you are a veteran home educator who would like the opportunity to encourage and support the next generation of home schoolers, please consider becoming a HEART Mentor.  Please email Anne regarding the program (include Mentor in subject line) and she will connect you with our Mentor Coordinator.

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106.  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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107.  DENTON COUNTY CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION

This group has no announcements this month.

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108.  IRVING HOME SCHOOLERS

A support group for families in Irving and all surrounding communities. 

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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108.  PEACH

A support group for families in the Plano area!
Click Here for More Information


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109. REACH

A Coop for families in the Rockwall area!
Click Here for More Information


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110.  OFFICIAL COLLEGE BOARD TEST DATES

2019 PSAT TEST DATES: OCT 16, 2019
(Alternate Test Days may be offered: OCT 19 & OCT 30).
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 from College Board:
How to Get Started
Find and contact a local school that’s giving the test you want to take. Go to School Search.
Ask for the Official Student Guide, which includes a free practice test.

Start Early

Contact the school early. Our advice: Reach out at least four months before the test.

Find Out if You Can Test for Free
You might qualify for a PSAT/NMSQT fee waiver if:
*You are in 11th grade.
*Your family's annual income falls within USDA Income Eligibility Guidelines or you meet other criteria. Learn about fee waiver eligibility.

*Ask the counselor at the school where you’ll be taking the test if you qualify to take the PSAT/NMSQT for free.
* Fee waivers are not given out for the PSAT 10.

Testing with Accommodations
Students with disabilities must have College Board approval to take the PSAT/NMSQT or the PSAT 10 with accommodations. It can take up to seven weeks, so make your request early.
If you already have College Board approval, let the school know right away so that they have time to order nonstandard test materials if you need them.
Learn more about Services for Students with Disabilities

What to Bring on Test Day
*Two No. 2 pencils with erasers
*An approved calculator
*Email address (optional)
*Valid government-issued photo ID. If unavailable, students can use a notarized College Board Student ID Form (.pdf/488.05 KB).
Just as important: What not to bring


Score Reports
Score reports will be sent to your home address.

2019-2020 SAT Test Dates
NOV 2 -- Registration Deadline Oct 3, 2019;  Late Reg Deadline Oct 22
DEC 7 -- Registration Deadline Nov 8, 2019;  Late Reg Deadline Nov 26
MAR 14, 2020 -- Registration Deadline Feb 14, 2020;  Late Reg Mar 3
MAY 2, 2020 -- Reg Deadline Apr 3, 2020;  Late Reg Apr 21
JUNE 6, 2020 -- Reg Deadline May 8, 2020; Late Reg May 27

To Register For SAT Test:  Click Here

For SAT Subject Test Calendar:  Click Here

For More Information:
 Click Here

Other Information for Home School Students:  Click Here
This information includes how to go about testing if you do not have a government issued ID.
HEART of Texas can help you with the ID form if you need assistance.  Contact us
 and include "Student ID" 
in the subject line of your email.

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111.  MASTER THE SAT CLASSES WITH JEAN BURK

SAT Boot Camp in the HEB/Mid-Cities area
We are putting together a class in the HEB/Mid-Cities area.  If you are interested in being a part of the class,
please send us an email.


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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112.  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.  

To Apply:  Visit https://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 
 (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 each year.  

• 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 https://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 https://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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113.  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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114.  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 to 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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115.  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.

For More Information, or to Apply: 
 Click Here


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116.  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 the 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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117.  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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118.  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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119.  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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120. SUMMER READING PROGRAMS 

Barnes & Noble -- Read 8 Books & Earn a Free Book
Download the Reading Journal.
Read any 8 books this summer 
Record them in the Reading Journal 
Bring completed Journal to Barnes & Noble store
Choose your Free Reading adventure from the book list featured on the back of the Journal.


Chuck E. Cheese -- Read 14 Day & Get 10 free tokens
For Information:  Click Here

Half Price Books -- Read 300 minutes each month for $5 Bookworm Bucks
8th Grade & Under:  Read 15 minutes a day for a month in June & July (grown ups may read aloud to kids who are still learning).  
Download the Reading Log.
Program runs through July.  HPB Bookworm Bucks coupons are valid through August 27.
High School: Read a book each month in June & July and write a short review. No reading log.
Just bring your review to your local Half Price Books to claim your Bookworm Bucks.
Submit your review here starting June 1.

H.E.Buddy Reading Program
 -- Read 10 books for tee shirt & prizes.
Download Reading Log.
Program is intended solely for children who are residents of Texas between the ages of 3-12.
For Information: Click Here

PBS Summer Reading Camp -- Everything you need for 10 fun weeks of reading
Weekly Themes:  Bugs, Heroes, Reading Quest, Animal Antics, Make Music, Dragons & Dinos, 
Play Outside, Get Wet!, Sports & Games, and World of Words
For Information:  Click Here

Six Flags Read to Succeed Program
Read to Succeed encourages students in grades K-6 to read for fun.
Students who complete 6 hours of recreational reading earn a free ticket to Six Flags.
To learn more: click here

Public Library Reading Programs -- Click here to locate a library near you.



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