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Monday, January 30, 2017

Free Tennis Clinic ~ Mint Hill


LKNsec Gatsby Gala 2017 Prom ~ April 29, 2017


Visit the The Gatsby Gala 2017 Prom facebook page to get the latest news on dance workshops, fun teen events sponsored by The LKNsec Prom Committee for fundraising, and other fun activities leading up to prom! (You are not committing to attending prom by subscribing or attending events.)

LKNsec is Excited to Announce the 9th Annual Lake Norman Area Prom!

Clear your calendar - Prom is set for April 29, 2017 and you're invited to take part in this epic 1920's themed event! Heritage House in Mooresville is our meeting spot for a night of music and fun. Come one, come all, bring a guest or group of friends, & come ready to dance!

Stay Updated...For more information about The Gatsby Gala Prom check the website: http://lknhsprom2017.weebly.com/ for Policies, Tickets, Theme, Seniors, Events, Music, Photos, and so more!!

Register for Prom today! When you register, your spot/s will be held until the payment deadline date. Your email will also be placed on the prom email list for updates on prom details, social events, and dance workshops!

Prom is open to all homeschool high schoolers, alumni and their guest(s). Their guest(s) do not need to be homeschooled. 

Gatsby Gala 2017 Prom Hosts:
Ronda Peerbolte, JoAnna Bennetti & The LKNsec Prom Committee

DON'T MISS OUR NEXT TEEN SOCIAL EVENT:



The Gatsby Gala Prom Committee is hosting a TEEN SOCIAL DANCE!

WHEN: Feb. 17, 2017
WHERE: 1739 Perth Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117-8444, United States
WHO: Ages: High School Freshmen and UP. 
This is open to all homeschoolers, their friends and alumni!
COST: $5 per attendee- paid in advanced (see below)
RSVP by Feb. 3!

Come and meet some people, have some fun and learn some line dances! 

This is a casual dance. A great opportunity to hang out with friends and meet some new ones.  There will be tables for visiting, snacks and drinks. 

Please note: you don't have to be going to Prom to attend this dance! This dance is a chance to get to know other teens in our area and to have some fun!

PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED IN ADVANCE
You can pay online here: http://paypal.me/rpeerbolte
or to pay in person contact joanna.gatsbygalapromcom@gmail.com
RSVP by Feb. 3!

Looking for more Teen Events like this? Like the LKNsec Gatsby Gala 2017 Prom facebook page and subscribe to our events for latest news of our Teen Socials!

Also, you can check out The Homeschool Gossip Teen Scene Calendar andTHSG Teen Scene Social Club on facebook!

This Friday is Teen Sketch Club with a special guest! (Huntersville)

"Got Game?
WE DO!
This Friday is our Teen Game Day and we are super excited to have special guest Tom Anderson owner of The Mighty Meeple gaming store in Concord! He’ll be bringing some great games and teaching us how to play!! We can’t wait, come join us!

Details:
With special guest Tom Anderson, owner of The Mighty Meeple gaming store in Concord! He'll be bringing so great games and teaching us how to play!! 

Ages 13 & Up
Cost: $3
Come join us and other teens at The Homeschool Room in Huntersville on the first Friday of each month for some fun and GAMES! There is no need to bring any games, we have plenty. However, if you have a favorite game you’d like to play, bring it along! Just to name a few of the cool games we have are Apples to Apples, Uno, In a Pickle, Quirkle, Chess, Checkers, Sorry and much more! This event is geared towards teens, ages 13 and up. 
Teens need to stay in the classroom-gaming-area and not get too loud so as not to disturb customers in the store or the class in the next room.
Any questions or RSVPs can be sent to jbennetti.thsr@gmail.com
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Friday, January 27, 2017

Teen Sketch Club with artist Rob Retiano ~ Huntersville!

Today is the day at The Homeschool Room Huntersville...Teen Sketch Club with special guest artist, local freelance illustrator and graphic designer Rob Retiano! You can check out some of his amazing artwork here Art of Rob Retiano - Illustration/Art/Design! So grab your sketchbooks and pens/pencils/markers and join us at 3:00PM! We have just a few spots left. Cost is $5. Please check in with JoAnna Bennetti upon arrival and give her your artist(s) name(s), age(s) and parent contact information, and payment. If you have RSVPed plan to come a couple of minutes early to ensure your spot. Once the event has started, seats can not be held. Open seats will be given to artist on the wait list in order that they arrived. Link to facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/385242525148220/ SEATING IS LIMITED ~ 18 ARTISTS ~ We can accommodate some overflow, but they will be seated in the other classroom away from the guest artist. Teens need to stay in the classroom-drawing-area and not get too loud so as not to disturb customers in the store. Have you seen our HSR Teen Sketch Club Facebook Group? It's a place for our Teen Sketch Club artists and their parents to stay connected between meetings! We invite members to share their art and we have some fun by posting some draw challenges! https://www.facebook.com/groups/269425643451090/ Make sure to subscribe to The Homeschool Room Huntersville's events so you don't miss any! https://www.facebook.com/events/385242525148220/

Sunday, January 22, 2017

Snapshot of some events on The Homeschool Gossip's calendars this week of 01/22/17!

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Here's a snapshot .jpeg of some of the cool events on The Homeschool Gossip's calendars this week! Keep checking The Homeschool Gossip posts and calendars for events being posted throughout the week as more activities are added! 

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SAVE THE DATES!


REMEMBER:

Recurring Events

  • 1st Friday of the Month: Teen Game Day at The Homeschool Room Huntersville
  • 1st & 3rd Friday of the Month: Stargazing at Lucille Miller Observatory
  • 1st & 3rd Thurs: Cabarrus Homeschool Gamers Club Meeting 1:00PM@ Play it Again Games, Concord.
  • 2nd Monday of the Month: Teen Booktalk at The Homeschool Room Huntersville
  • 2nd Friday of the Month: Roller Skating at Frye's Skate Rink
  • 2 Tuesdays per the Month: Chess Players Club at The Homeschool Room Huntersville
  • 3rd Friday of the Month: Teen Climbing Meetup at Cliff Hangers Climbing & Fitness Gym 
  • 3rd Friday of the Month: Bowling & Billiards at Bowling Pappas
  • 4th Friday of the Month: Teen Sketch Club at The Homeschool Room Huntersville

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Classical Conversations Information Meeting ~ Concord 1/30/17

Are you curious how families homeschool with young babies or different ages of children? Would you like to be able to NOT stress about curriculum or grades or ''doing enough''? Are you curious if you can homeschool and work part-time or even full-time? Do you wonder how the Classical Conversations day goes or even how the entire model works? Join me for an information meeting and a cup of coffee as we chat about the classical model of homeschooling, CC''s Challenge, Essentials and Foundations programs and where our Concord community is headed this August 2017. We would love to have you! (and we enroll all year round) ... Classical Conversations Information Meeting Monday, January 30th, 7:30-9pm Dilworth Coffeehouse at 5151 Poplar Tent Rd #140, Concord, NC 28027 https://www.classicalconversations.com/events/get-event/node/104752

Upcoming Events at The Charlotte Museum of History!

Check out all the amazing events happening at Charlotte Museum of History! Register today!

Event Calendar

Please join us for the following special events produced by The Charlotte Museum of History!
The Charlotte Museum of History is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We are happy to schedule a tour for you on days that we are not regularly open.
In addition to our regular public hours, please join us for the following special events!

January 2017

ASC Connect With Culture Day
Saturday, 28 January 2017 from 1pm to 5pm, 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215
The Charlotte Museum of History will be one of the locations for the Arts & Science Council’s Third Annual Connect with Culture Day.  This free event will feature an exciting afternoon including a Taste of the World sampling, performances of Carolinas Latin Dance by YAPRE and Dr. Maha Gingrich‘s Dances of India, and an African drum circle led by Drums4Life all highlighting the cultural diversity of East Charlotte.
FREE for all!
4 Tea Package
Includes 4 teas in June, July, August and October
$70 Members - $90 Public

FEBRUARY 2017

Backcountry Explorers: Colonial Occupations
Saturday, 4 February 2017 at 1:00pm, 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215
Become a Backcountry Explorer and journey through our region’s history! This year, we will be learning all about Colonial professions. This month we are exploring the job of an apothecary. Come join us to learn about this trade and put your new knowledge into action with a fun craft!
$10 per child; $20 per family.  
Winter Holidays Celebration
Saturday, 11 February at 6:00 pm
We will discuss the history of Twelfth Night and explore some other winter festivities the colonists enjoyed. Come learn about how Backcountry Colonists brought some light to the darkest nights of the year. The event will feature candlelight tours of the Historic Homesite, Red Clay Ciderworks tasting, musket firing, games of chance, crafts, music, a bonfire, and more!
$8 for members; $10 for public; $5 for ages 6-12; Free for under 6.
Book Talk on The Uncommon Bond of Julia and Rose with Ann Williams 
Saturday, 11 February 2017 at 1:00 pm, 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215
Ann Williams has researched and written about antebellum plantations for many years, and has been an interpreter at most of Mecklenburg’s historic plantation sites.  She will talk about how the book came to be, do a bit of myth busting, and cite historic sources for some of the story’s events.  Then she will open the floor for discussion.
FREE for Members and the Public.
Family Fun Day 
Saturday, 25 February 2017 at 1:00pm – 4:00pm, 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215
The Charlotte Museum of History will partner with Drums 4 Life to produce three Family Fun Days that celebrate African American culture. The February event will focus on self-determination through the history of public schools, work force housing, and Brooklyn, Charlotte’s thriving African American neighborhood that was destroyed through urban renewal.
FREE for all!

MARCH 2017

Siloam Rosenwald School Fundraiser
25 March 2017 at 3500 Shamrock Drive at 5pm
Silver Star Community, Inc. and Charlotte Museum of History present a dinner and presentation by Stephanie Deutsch.  Ms. Deutsch, whose husband is a great-grandson of Julius Rosenwald, will discuss the inspiring story of the partnership between Booker T. Washington and Julius Rosenwald to provide schools for the African American community in the South in the early twentieth century.
This program will benefit the restoration of the Siloam Rosenwald School, relocate and install it at the Charlotte Museum of History, creation of an exhibition on Charlotte and Mecklenburg County’s African American history, and provide an endowment to maintain the building.
Tickets are $25 per person.

APRIL 2017

Civil War Symposium 
Saturday, 29 April 2017 | 8:30am-3:00pm
3500 Shamrock Drive
Join the Charlotte Metrolina Civil War Roundtable and Charlotte Museum of History for our Third Annual Civil War Symposium. This year’s symposium will feature experts who examine four key battles of the Civil War: Antietam, Vicksburg, Shiloh, and Chickamauga.
$10 Registration Fee, Additional $10 for Lunch
Please register before April 22, 2017
Please register at http://charlottemuseum.org/Register.asp

MAY 2017

Family Fun Day 
Saturday, 20 May 2017 at 1:00pm – 4:00pm, 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215
The Charlotte Museum of History will partner with Drums 4 Life to produce three Family Fun Days that celebrate African American culture. The May event will focus on the history of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence and Mecklenburg Resolves.  We will also explore the founding ideal of Liberty, who had access to the blessings of Liberty and who was denied Liberty.
FREE for all!

JUNE 2017

25 June 2017 - George III and Queen Charlotte Tea
In the fall of 1760, George III from the House of Hanover assumed the throne of Great Britain and Ireland. The next year, he married Charlotte, a princess from Mecklenburg-Strelitz in Germany. During his reign, George III saw the loss of many of the British colonies in North America. The presentation looks at the lives of George III and Queen Charlotte, the namesake of the city of Charlotte, North Carolina.
$20 for members; $25 for public
Please register at http://charlottemuseum.org/Register.asp

JULY 2017

30 July 2017 - Highland Scots of North Carolina Tea
In the mid eighteenth-century, thousands of Highland Scots immigrated to central North Carolina. Among the settlers was Flora MacDonald, who famously rescued Bonnie Prince Charlie after the Jacobite rebellions. The presentation examines the culture of the Highlanders, and their history in North Carolina and the American Revolutionary War.
$20 for members; $25 for public
Please register at http://charlottemuseum.org/Register.asp

AUGUST 2017

27 August 2017 - Winston Churchill and the Second World War Tea
As the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Winston Churchill led the British through the darkest days of the Second World War. The presentation examines Churchill’s life and career, and his key role in Britain’s “finest hour.” 
$20 for members; $25 for public
Please register at http://charlottemuseum.org/Register.asp

OCTOBER 2017

01 October 2017 - The Story of London Tea
Founded by the Romans at a crossing on the River Thames, the city of London has a storied history. The capital of England, London was the focus of the British Empire in the nineteenth-century. Surviving fires, plagues and wars, London continues as the center of British government and royal ceremonies and is a leading city of the modern world. The presentation overviews the history of London from ancient to modern times.
$20 for members; $25 for public
Please register at http://charlottemuseum.org/Register.asp

Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont Registration is open!

Thank you Deborah J. & Kimberly F. for sharing!


Registration for our Spring 2017 is now open for some of our teams! We will continue to open more teams as they are ready! Click HERE!
Registration is open through Feb. 6th
Practices begin the week of Feb. 13th
Girls on the Run 5K, presented by Iredell Health System is May 13th

Chinese New Year Celebration

Thank you Beth B. for sharing!

There will be a Chinese New Year Family Festival that will take place at Carmel Baptist Church in the Main Hall on Sunday, January 29th from 2:30-5:30.
There will be Chinese snacks, fun games and activities, and on-stage performances. The kids can join in a Red Envelope Giveaway, and there will be a raffle to win gift certificates from Grand Asia Supermarket. If you have been studying Chinese as one of your languages, this is a great opportunity to converse!
Activities include:
~Moonwalk bouncy house
~Chinese Background Family Photo Booth
~Ping Pong competition
~Family friendly carnival Games

You can see more at www.ChineseNewYearCharlotte.com.
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Announcing Schola Our High School Summer Program

Thank you Rolando Rivas for sharing! I am pleased to let you know about our new summer program just for High School Students. Our Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and our Program Director Dr. Stephen Shivone wrote the letter below inviting your students to this great opportunity! I've attached the letter in case you want to share this with other friends and family. I hope you're having a great new year. God Bless, Rolando Rivas ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ Dear Student, I am very pleased to tell you about Schola, an exciting new high school summer program at Belmont Abbey College taking place July 16 – 23, 2017. Schola offers a unique opportunity to rising high school juniors and seniors to spend an elevating and revitalizing week engaged in a rich schedule of academic, cultural, and recreational activities centered on lively seminars discussing several of the great books of the Western world. While living on Belmont Abbey’s beautiful, historic campus in North Carolina, attendees will enjoy a balanced mix of reading, seminars, relaxation, and conviviality. Mornings and early afternoons are devoted to small group seminars discussing works by masters of the Western intellectual tradition, including Plato, Shakespeare, Homer, St. Augustine, and Boethius. Outside of class, participants enjoy daily sports and social events, visits to the celebrated Mint Museum in Charlotte, a staged reading of a Shakespeare play, hiking in the nearby Appalachian Mountains, white water rafting at the U.S. National White Water Center in Charlotte, as well as other social and recreational activities. The program also offers opportunities for spiritual growth, including daily Mass and opportunities for periods of prayer and recollection. Join us . . . for this retreat from ordinary life, for a week away from home and the summer routine, for an interval for contemplation, conversation, friendship, and fun. For more information, please visit the Belmont Abbey College website at http://belmontabbeycollege.edu/schola/. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at 704-461-6831 or stephenshivone@bac.edu Thank you and God bless, Stephen Shivone, Ph.D., Schola Program Director Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Assistant Professor of English

Feb. 2017, Pigeon Forge: WonderWorks 2017 Homeschool Family Month

Thank you Willhite for sharing! Dear Home Educators, WonderWorks in Pigeon Forge, TN celebrates home school families! Save up to 60% on admission at WonderWorks on weekdays during the month of February! Home Educators, enjoy WonderWorks General Admission for $9.99+tax per person, up to 6 people per family. Just show your umbrella letter, association membership, or letter from local school board at box office to receive this deal. Please see Homeschool Family Month flyer for more information. Open 10am to 9pm. 3-4 hour visit recommended. Admission includes unlimited same-day re-entry. Closed shoes required for 360 Bikes and Ropes Course Challenge. Special discounts also available for lazer tag (only $3+tax) and Wonders of Magic (select dates only)! Concessions also available (hot dogs, pizza, snacks, and more). Regular general admission rates are $24.99 for teens/adults and $16.99 for ages 4-12. Ages 3 and under admitted free. Visit us online at www.wonderworkstn.com to learn more about this Upside-Down Indoor Amusement Park for the Mind! You can also “Like” us on Facebook.


Saturday, January 21, 2017

Chess Players Club meeting this Tuesday at The Homeschool Room Huntersville!

The Chess Players Club will be meeting this Tuesday The Homeschool Room Huntersville, come join us! Chess Anyone? Greetings from the Chess Players Club! Do you like to play chess? If so, grab your chess set and come join us on the Tuesdays listed below at The Homeschool Room in Huntersville from 3:30-4:30 PM! The meetings are opened to experienced chess players (those who know how to play) looking for a group to play in where they can be challenged. Bring along your chess set! Currently instruction is not being offered. A core group is being established, we’ll explore inviting new players in the future, when that time comes, we’ll post it! Our meeting dates so far: January 24, 2017 February 7, 2017 February 21, 2017 March 7, 2017 March 21, 2017 April 4, 2017 April 18, 2017 Time: 3:30-4:30 PM Please RSVP to bjgbjoanna@gmail.com Have you seen our facebook group? https://www.facebook.com/groups/169635263440404/ Make sure to subscribe to The Homeschool Room Huntersville's events so you don't miss any! Looking for more events like this? Visit The Homeschool Gossip and subscribe to receive the latest posts from The Homeschool Gossip digest in your eMail or visit http://thehomeschoolgossip.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thehomeschoolgossip/ https://www.instagram.com/thehomeschoolgossip/ https://www.pinterest.com/thehsgossip Twitter: @TheHSGossip

The The Homeschool Room Huntersville and The Homeschool Room Matthews is Hiring!

 "The Homeschool Room is NOW HIRING at both locations!
The Homeschool Room offers a place to apply organizational skills, and an opportunity to engage with the community in a friendly, fulfilling, and encouraging atmosphere.
What exactly are we looking for? What skills are needed?
Glad you asked, because we have a list!
Applicants need the following skills:
-Familiarity with homeschooling and general curriculum options. (Being a previous or current homeschool mom usually provides the perspective needed to relate to shoppers and typically satisfies this requirement.)
-Customer service oriented (even while multi-tasking and in stressful situations where the phone may be ringing like a 911 call center)
-Ability to perform data entry with typing proficiency
-Cash handling experience is a definite plus, but can be taught
-Scheduling flexibility during the hours The Homeschool Room is open
-Must be able to lift 25 lbs. (15 times, in rapid succession over your head... just kidding!) Seriously though, some boxes of books are heavy, and you will need to be able to lift them.
-Responsible, reliable, conscientious, industrious, and dependable
-Need to genuinely like people and enjoy interacting with them
-Must be able to stand for “long-ish” periods
During a 60 day training period applicant needs to be available to work two or three days a week to effectively learn the processes. Once training is completed, hours and frequency are flexible.
***Please note: Unfortunately, due to the expense and time investment of this training we unable to offer short term, seasonal, student, temporary, or transitional employment positions.***
Please send an email requesting an application to thehomeschoolroom@gmail.com
 Once completed, simply return your application to the same email address or deliver to either store location.
Do us a favor, like and share our post with your friends ;) "

A post from the North Carolinians for Home Education (NCHE)

North Carolinians for Home Education (NCHE):

"Save the Date for the NCHE Capital Fest, March 7, 2017

Capital Fest is a special day full of activities for NC homeschoolers to meet with their legislators, attend special workshops on NC's legislative, executive and judicial systems and enjoy state museums. Help spread the word, and share this post. We hope to have the schedule posted on our website by early February. http://www.nche.com/"

Monday, January 16, 2017

The Concord Youth Council is accepting applications for the 2017-18 school year

Thank you Jocelyn S. for sharing this!!

Calling future Youth Council members!! 

The Concord Youth Council is accepting applications for the 2017-18 school year through April 28. All rising 9th, 10th, and 11th graders who attend a public, private, or home school within the Cabarrus County School district or live in Concord City limits are encouraged to apply. The Youth Council seeks students dedicated to bettering the community and serving as the official youth voice to City government. The Youth Council has regular meetings and members participate in service projects throughout the year. To find out more and receive an application, visit http://www.concordnc.gov/YouthCouncil or contact Taylor Morris at 704-920-5616 or morrist@concordnc.gov. https://www.concordnc.gov/Government/CityLink-Newsletter

Snapshot of some of the cool events on The Homeschool Gossip's calendars this week!

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Here's a snapshot .jpeg of some of the cool events on The Homeschool Gossip's calendars this week! Keep checking The Homeschool Gossip posts and calendars for events being posted throughout the week as more activities are added! 

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  • Discovery Place Science Homeschool Classes
  • Discovery Place Science Homeschool Day
  • Cabarrus Homeschool Gamers Club Meeting 1:00PM Play It Again Games, Concord.
  • Various Events at Charlotte Mecklenburg Libraries – multiple locations
  • Indoor Climbing ~ TEEN CLIMBING MEETUP at Cliff Hangers Climbing & Fitness Gym Hangers
  • Special Needs Teen Book Club at Rowan Public Library
  • Free Martial Arts Class at Premier Martial Arts Mint Hill
  • Roller Skating 
  • Ice Skating
  • Stargazing at Lucille Miller Observatory
  • Bowling – mulitple locations including Homeschool Bowling & Billiards at George Pappas Victory Lanes in Mooresville
  • South Charlotte Thunder Basketball Games
  • Trampolining – various locations
  • Ping Pong
  • Scottish Country Dancing at Charlotte Scottish Country Dance Society, Inc.
  • Gymnastics
  • Board gaming meet ups! TCG meetups at mulitple locations! 
  • Pokemon League various locations! Including PBKW in Cornelius. If you go to Parker Banner Kent & Wayne - Comics & Games don’t forget to get your coupon!! 

SAVE THE DATES!


REMEMBER:

Recurring Events

  • 1st Friday of the Month: Teen Game Day at The Homeschool Room Huntersville
  • 1st & 3rd Friday of the Month: Stargazing at Lucille Miller Observatory
  • 1st & 3rd Thurs: Cabarrus Homeschool Gamers Club Meeting 1:00PM@ Play it Again Games, Concord.
  • 2nd Monday of the Month: Teen Booktalk at The Homeschool Room Huntersville
  • 2nd Friday of the Month: Roller Skating at Frye's Skate Rink
  • 2 Tuesdays per the Month: Chess Players Club at The Homeschool Room Huntersville
  • 3rd Friday of the Month: Teen Climbing Meetup at Cliff Hangers Climbing & Fitness Gym 
  • 3rd Friday of the Month: Bowling & Billiards at Bowling Pappas
  • 4th Friday of the Month: Teen Sketch Club at The Homeschool Room Huntersville

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Got Teens? Check out all the Teen Events going on at the Libraries this week!

Looking for more events for your Teen?
Check out The Homeschool Gossip Teen Scene Calendar and THSG Teen Scene Social Club​ on facebook!
Tuesday, January 17, 2017 Preteen Book Club 5:00pm at Community Room at Matthews Join us on the third Tuesday of each month at 5pm as we discuss an assigned book. New members welcome! Light refreshments will be served. LEARN MORE REGISTER Teen Comic Book Club 6:00pm at Community Room at Mint Hill Join us every third Tuesday of the month to discuss your favorite comic books and engage in comic book-related games and activities. LEARN MORE REGISTER Inklings: Teen Writing Group 6:30pm at Teen Corner at North County Regional Meet other teen writers! Bring your poetry, stories, prose, journal, ideas, tips and always an open mind & open ears. LEARN MORE REGISTER Wednesday, January 18, 2017 Measure Up! Teen Cooking Challenge 3:30pm at Community Room Full at Sugar Creek Learn how to read a cookbook and follow a recipe to become a successful cook! Join other teens for a step-by-step cooking demonstration and enjoy some delicious food. LEARN MORE Teen Appy Hour 4:00pm at The Loft at ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center Discover and explore the latest and trendiest apps for your digital devices! LEARN MORE Thursday, January 19, 2017 Adaptive Experiences for Adults and Teens 1:00pm at IB Community Room at Independence Regional Come join us for a fun, interactive program for adults and teens with disabilities and their caregivers. LEARN MORE Teen Poetry Club 3:30pm at Community Room at Mountain Island Share your favorite poets/poems as well as your original work with the Teen Poetry Club at Mountain Island Library. LEARN MORE YA Gotta Read This! Teen Book Club 4:00pm at Community Room at North County Regional Teens: join us for fun YA book discussion and earn some free books! Teens will read books at home and write short book reviews for community service hours. Snacks provided. Get your read on! LEARN MORE REGISTER Teen Tutoring for School Age Children 4:00pm at Davidson Meeting Room at Davidson Come and get help with elementary-level reading, math or homework from a Teen Tutor. First come, first served basis for up to 45 minute sessions. Audience: Elementary (5-11), Preteen (8-11) LEARN MORE Teen Craft Club: Creating for a Cause 5:30pm at Davidson Meeting Room at Davidson Join us for a monthly craft club that makes items to give away to the community, to better the environment, or to brighten someone's life. You can earn community service credit! LEARN MORE REGISTER Friday, January 20, 2017 Friday Teen Challenge 3:00pm at Beatties Ford Road Regional Test your logic and reasoning skills along with your ability to think analytically with a fun, self-paced learning activity. LEARN MORE Saturday, January 21, 2017 Teen Art Club 2:00pm at Community Room at Mint Hill Join with other teens to create art for the Mint Hill Branch. Earn Community Service time. LEARN MORE REGISTER Teen Geek Club 2:00pm at Meeting Room at Scaleybark Join us every third Saturday to discuss and showcase teen fandom of pop culture (television shows, movies, books, gaming and podcasts) and enjoy snacks and fun geek activities. LEARN MORE REGISTER Monday, January 23, 2017 Homeschool Monday: Teen Book Club 1:30pm at Teen Corner at Matthews Join us as we discuss our teen book of the month. The title for this month is Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko. LEARN MORE REGISTER Teen Advisory Council 3:00pm at Community Room B at Beatties Ford Road Regional Interested in sharing your ideas, working with peers, and earning community service hours? Looking for more events for your Teen? Check out The Homeschool Gossip Teen Scene Calendar and THSG Teen Scene Social Club​ on facebook! #TeenScene

ANOTHER Homeschool Day Discovery Place Science Jan. 23!

Homeschool Day Discovery Place Science
Homeschool families, come enjoy discounted Museum admission and explore the culture, conquests and heritage of Genghis Khan, immerse yourself in an IMAX film and learn more about our Homeschool Programs.
Plus, you'll receive 10% off Homeschool Programs or Museum Memberships purchased on-site during this event and discounted parking in the Discovery Place Science Parking Deck.
Enhance your visit with a film in The Charlotte Observer IMAX® Dome Theatre.
Mysteries of China, showing at 10:00 a.m., noon and 2:00 p.m.
OR
Secret Ocean, showing at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
A copy of your valid teaching certificate or NCDNPE home school certificate is required for discount. Please check in at 6th St. Admissions upon arrival.
ALL AGES
JANUARY 23
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
$8 FOR NON-MEMBERS, FREE FOR MEMBERS — ADD AN IMAX FILM FOR JUST $5

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Victorian Valentine Home School Day ~ Latta Plantation

Dear Valentine,
Join in on the fun at Latta!
Sincerely, Your Secret Admirer

On Valentines Day join us here at Historic Latta Plantation for a fun day of Valentines activities catered to homeschoolers and young children. Enjoy holiday related games and win prizes. Learn how to do Old English Country Dancing, like they do in the movies. Make your own fan and learn the secret Language of the Fan. Write your Valentine a sweet note using a Quill and Ink. See authentic Victorian era Valentines Day cards and learn how the holiday has been celebrated over the years. Hear about the Latta children, Betsy, Polly, Nancy, and Ezekiel; learn some of the fun stories of their adolescent years while living on the Plantation. Also, drop by the kitchen to see the cooks bake scrumptious treats. Lots to see and do for both boys and girls of all ages!

Dress for the weather and make sure to pack a picnic to enjoy!
Tickets are available at the door, no reservations are needed.
Admission: $6 per-person (children 4 and under are FREE)

February 14th, 2017
10am-2pm
http://www.lattaplantation.org/

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Special needs book club for teens ~ Rowan Public Library

Thank you Amy G. for sharing!

 Special needs book club for teens
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Rover Challenge registration is OPEN!! Deadline Feb. 1, 2017

Thank you LaRena F. for sharing! Rover Challenge registration is OPEN!! Rover Challenge puts students in the driver’s seat, literally, as high school, college and university teams must design, engineer and test a human-powered rover. Once built, teams will attempt to traverse a mock obstacle course that simulates other worldly terrain. The US team deadline is Feb. 1, 2017 https://www.nasa.gov/roverchallenge/registration/index.html

13 MLK Day Celebrations and Observances in Charlotte 2017

Thank you Jody Mace of Charlotte on the Cheap!

13 MLK Day Celebrations and Observances in Charlotte 2017

Sunday, January 15, 2017

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Student Night ~ Statesville


Theatre Statesville is excited to present Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory!
Based on Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, this beloved classic comes to the stage of Mac Gray Auditorium under the direction of Statesville’s own husband and wife team of Loren and Melissa Statema. Performances are scheduled for Feb. 9-11 and Feb. 16-18.
The local production features all of the songs you will remember from the original movie, plus some wonderful new songs, with an added touch of modern whimsy.
Five Golden Tickets are hidden right here in Statesville in five special desserts at Sweet Things Bakery and Café located at 112 N. Center Street in downtown. Winners receive a pair of tickets to the show, a poster signed by the cast/crew and an opportunity to meet the cast after the performance.
Tickets
All tickets are General Admission and can be purchased online at www.statesvilletheatre.com or at the door. Mac Gray Auditorium is located at Statesville High, 474 North Center Street in Statesville.Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Student tickets are only $5 on a Special “Student Night” on Feb. 9. All performances start at 7:30 p.m. The show is Rated G for All Audiences.
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