Friday Home School Teen Hang Out ~ Mooresville

Friday Home School Teen Hang Out

Rocky Mount Church 1739 Perth Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117

September Dates:  8th, 22nd, 29th

Come join other Teens 14 and up for Lunch and an Afternoon of Activities. 

If you are unable to attend lunch you can just join us for the activities.

12:00pm – 1:00pm: 

Lunch in the Fellowship Hall, Menu Varies - No Cost

1:00pm – 3:00pm:   

Games:  Downstairs in the Boathouse

Billiards, Ping Pong, Foosball, Mini Basketball and other Game Activities.

You are also welcome to bring board and card games to share.

For questions please contact: ronda_peerbolte@yahoo.com

AUTUMN FEST ~ TEEN EVENT ~ Mooresville

AUTUMN FEST ~ TEEN EVENT!

WHEN: Friday October 27, 2017      6:00pm - 10:00pm

WHERE: Rocky Mount Church @ The Boathouse

1739 Perth Rd, Mooresville NC 28117

This is a drop off event, chaperones will be present.

WHO: Ages - High School Freshmen and UP

This is open to all homeschoolers, their friends, and young alumni!

COST: $5 per attendee - paid in advance.  

Sorry, No cash payments can be processed at the door.

Cost includes:  DJ, Candy Bar & Drinks

Activities Include:  Billiards, Ping Pong, Foosball, Mini Basketball, 

Line Dances, and More...

Dress Code Theme:  Haunted Hoedown Attire

Be creative - Optional, but Encouraged.  

Please Register and Send in Payments by October 27, 2017.

Payment information will be sent to the email listed when you register at

autumnfest2017.splashthat.com

Announcing The Homeschool Alumni Network Page & Meet Ups Group!

"To graduation and beyond..."

The Homeschool Gossip's Alumnet ~ The Homeschool Alumni Network is a place to find resources, events and activities for older teens and twenty-somethings in the greater Charlotte and surrounding areas. (Rock Hill to Raleigh)!

You will find organized events and activities, as well as, events being held at local businesses and venues such as sports leagues, sports events, dancing, gaming, movies, concerts, festivals, bowling, hikes, outside activities, whatever sounds like fun! Many readers attend college, you'll find college events open to the public as well!

You will find resources, such as available internships, fellowships and support groups for those heading towards graduation or have graduated.

Do you have a resource, event or activity you'd like to see on The Homeschool Alumni Network page? Just send a message!

Join the THSG Alumnet - Meet Ups facebook group! It was created for homeschoolers on their way to graduation and those who have graduated, so that they can connect with other homeschool alumni in our area.  Parents add your grads, grads add your friends and add new friends you meet! 

A huge thank you to all the different people, groups and organizations that organize all these great activities and events!

Fall Harvest Homeschool Day at Historic Latta Plantation ~ Huntersville

Fall Harvest Homeschool Day

at Historic Latta Plantation

Fall Harvest Homeschool Day

Thursday, September 28 at 9 AM - 2 PM

Enjoy a hands-on day dedicated to home school students learning about harvest season and everything that comes with it. Harvest season wasn't only about picking crops and stocking the smokehouse. It was also the time to make soap out of fresh lard, candles from bees wax, prep for long winters of firestarting, press fresh apples for ciders, and save herbs for winter dishes.


Learn about, and even try your hand at, these 19th century fall harvesting responsibilities. As always, the plantation home will be open with docents sharing history. The farm and barns will also be open for children to visit with the friendly Latta farm animals including the ever popular sheep and lambs.

The event runs from 10am-2pm with ongoing activities. Can’t get here right at 10? That’s fine, we will welcome folks into the event offering plenty of things to see and do as activities are ongoing throughout the event. Pack a picnic and enjoy at one of our shaded picnic tables. The Merchants Wagon Gift Shop offers a variety of candies, snacks, drinks, colonial games, toys, and books to brows while visiting.

Admission:
$6.00 per-person ages 4 and up
Members in for FREE
Tickets purchesed at the door, no reservations required, groups welcome
Historic Latta Plantation strives to be an affordable and fun educational attraction for families to enjoy. As a non-profit all proceeds go to the programs, farm animals, and upkeep of the circa 1800 historic site.

Location of Event:
Historic Latta Plantation
5225 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC 28034

www.lattaplantation.org
704-875-2312

W8less LKN Trampoline Park Home School Discount Jump ~ Cornelius

W8less LKN Trampoline and Ninja park located at 10442-A Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC 28031

Home School Jump Discount

Monday & Thursday

Between 3:00-6:00 PM

$2 off any of our three jump tickets 

(meaning 1 hour / 1.5 hours / 2 hours)

MUST bring Home School ID for discount.

W8less socks are required. ($3 for the pair)

If you already have the socks you do not have to purchase them, 

just be sure to bring them back every time.

How to obtain Proof of Homeschool for merchant discounts:

1. Go to the NC DOA: Home School Information webpage
2. Scroll to the bottom and click on the link Print a Home School Verification Record Non Public Education
3. You'll be taken to a logon page, where you can logon to you account. Just follow the directions on the page.
4. Once in your account you'll see the option: "Print the Official Registration Record and Verification Card (Use this link to print your official home school record information and verification card.)"
5. Click that link and you will download a .pdf of your Official Registration Record and Verification Card.

Homeschool Fall Fun Week at Great Wolf Lodge ~ Concord, NC 2017 Homeschool Codes!

Homeschool Fall Fun Week at Great Wolf Lodge is coming up Sept 17-22, 2017. If you need the codes click the link:

The Homeschool Gossip: GWL ~ Concord, NC 2017 Homeschool Codes!: Homeschool Fall Fun September 17-22, 2017 (weekdays) Standard Suite: $...

Eco-Trekkers Homeschool classes 2017-2018 at Reedy Creek Nature Center

Eco-Trekkers Homeschool classes 2017-2018 

at Reedy Creek Nature Center

Click here to register

Kat has come up with some great classes again this year!  If you have taken some in the past, no worries for this year. Lots and lots of new stuff to learn and do!

Ages 5-8 meet 3rd Friday of the month from 10am-11am. Cost is $3.00 per child.

Ages 9-12 meet 3rd Friday of the month from 11:15am-12:45pm.  Cost is $4.00 per child.

ALL PAYMENTS ARE FINAL!  NO REFUNDS!  The classes still have to be paid for even if you don't make it.  You are welcome to give your spot away if something happens and you can't make it.

Classes:

September 15: 1pm- 3pm  Collaborative painting (everyone paints a piece of a nature picture and we assemble them into one large picture) max of 30 kids Total

October 20:  Tree-mendous Trees – Learn all about trees through games and art. (Leaf Mandalas)

November 17: Rocks: It's a Rock Treasure Hunt! – Go on a treasure hunt for rocks and learn about the rocks of Reedy Creek Nature Preserve.

December 15: Nature Art TBD -Create something special from items found in nature

January 19: Weather -Learn about weather and the instruments used to measure it.

February 16: Inquiry Hike (the kids come up with questions that they have about nature as we explore the woods then we figure out how to find the answers)

March 16: Decomposers -FBI Decomposers – Fungus, Bacteria and Invertebrates!

April 20: Life in a Drop of Water

May 18: Stream Search (Use a net to find critters in the stream.  Bring rubber boots and a change of clothes!)


All payments must be received by September 8, 2017 or your spot will be opened up to someone else. Payments can be made using the friends and family option only on PayPal to me, Malissa Hiott, greenmm1980@gmail.com.  I will refund the money if you use any other method as PayPal charges fees and there won't be enough to cover the class.  If you have any questions, feel free to ask!  I am looking forward to another great year with the Eco-Trekkers Homeschool at Reedy Creek Nature Center!

Click here to register

Palmetto Teen Group Annual Kick-Off ~ Rock Hill

The Palmetto Teen Group in York County/Rock Hill is having a kickoff on August 26th and they'd love to expand their membership of 6th to 12th grade teens!

Palmetto Teen Group

Annual Fall Kick-Off

Bring friends, family and your big appetites!

Saturday, August 26th 6 - 9 PM

Camp Canaan, Rock Hill

RSVP palmettoteengroup@gmail.com

The Palmetto Teen Group (PTG) provides service, educational, and social opportunities in a Christian atmosphere for middle and high school homeschoolers in York County, SC, and the surrounding area. This is a parent-led, volunteer organization which means member involvement in planning and sponsoring student activities is a must.

The Palmetto Teen Group welcomes homeschooled students in middle and high school, who are in grades 6 through 12.  We are an active group with service opportunities as well as social events. These events are planned monthly for the teens by the parents and Board Members.

TEEN ARTIST SKETCH CLUB MEETINGS STARTS SEPT. 5 ~ CORNELIUS!

Ages 14 & Up ~ Alumni Welcomed!

Bring your friends! 

This is event is hosted by The Homeschool Gossip, but is open to all Teen Sketch Artists!

Do you like to draw? Come hang out with other teen artists at Parker Banner Kent & Wayne - Comics & Games on the 1st Tuesday of each month 3:00 - 4:30 PM Sept. through April! Come draw and chat about techniques and tips!

Bring whatever supplies you need! Some months we'll have special guest artists and themes! This event is geared toward teens, ages 14 & up.

Join us for our first meeting on September 5!

3:00 - 4:30 PM

Parker Banner Kent & Wayne Comics & Games

21500 Catawba Ave. Suite A, Cornelius, NC 28031 (704) 892-GAME (4263)

Please check in with JoAnna Bennetti upon arrival and give her your artist(s) name(s), age(s) and parent contact information. Cost is $5.

Teens need to stay in the drawing/gaming area and not get too loud so as not to disturb customers in the store.

Teens that do not drive may be dropped off, if a parent checks them in and returns to pick them up by 4:30 PM.

Any questions or RSVPs can be sent to jbennetti.thsg@gmail.com.

Make sure to join the THSG Teen Artist Sketch Club so you don't miss any other artist meet ups or events!

Looking for more Teen events and activities? Join The Homeschool Gossip's Teen Scene Social Club to find them!  To find more interest based clubs and clubs for other ages, check out The Homeschool Gossip's Social Network!

TEEN BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES!! ~ Mondays in Huntersville

SHALL WE DANCE?

TEEN BALLROOM DANCE CLASS ~ Huntersville

We have spots open in our Teen Ballroom Dance Class in Huntersville near Exit 25 off the I-77! Boys are especially encouraged to join!

Time: Weekly: Mondays 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Cost: $7 per class
Ages: 14 and UP

We have spots open! Don't delay, to register or for more information please contact: gypseemommy@gmail.com

Come have some fun and learn some new ballroom techniques!!!!!!! $5 pp if we have at least 10 people, or $6 - $7 if the numbers are lower. These are the kinds of dances you'll be learning: 

Cha Cha

Samba

Rumba

Jine

Waltz

Tengo

Vi Waltz

Foxtrot

Quickstep

To register or for more information please contact: gypseemommy@gmail.com

Serious inquiries please. This Ballroom Dance Class normally priced at $85 per person per hour! The instructor is excellent and strict :-).

This is a pay-as-you-go class and it continues through the school year and summer! Fall dances, Winter Formals and Proms are just around the corner!

Scottish Country Dance 2017-2018 Classes ~ Concord!!

website  ~  facebook page  ~  facebook group

The Scottish Country Dance group will be meeting at Gilwood Presbyterian Church (2993 Odell School Rd, Concord, NC) on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.  The classes are for ages 8 and up. Occasionally, classes are divided by age for height reasons.  Class dues are $70 per new dancer for the year ($60 for returning dancers) with the first two classes free.  Checks can be made out to CSCDS.  Classes will run from September 7 through June 7, with no class during Holy Week (Thursday, March 29).  There is an advanced class that meets on the same day from 2-3:30 p.m.  This class is based on skill level and is by invitation.

The dress code is as follows:
Gentlemen – Pants or shorts, no jeans or camo.  Shirts with sleeves.  Socks with gel grip or soft soled shoes such as ghillies or ballet shoes (black is the most common color).
Ladies – Shirts with sleeves, skirts to mid-calf, socks with gel grip or soft soled shoes such as ghillies or ballet shoes (black is the most common color).

**It is strongly recommended to purchase dance shoes that are large enough to fit an insole, as we will be dancing on 100% concrete.  Last year we found reasonably found priced insoles at Payless ShoeSource.**

Classes may be canceled on short notice due to the church needing the space for a funeral.  We will do our best to contact you as soon as possible if this occurs.

If you would like more information on our Scottish Country Dance group, check out our website or Facebook page. For those considering classes, you may join our members in our Facebook group!

We are looking forward to seeing you on the first day of class; please bring a friend!

Best Regards,
Daniel (Scottish Dance coordinator)

Used Curriculum Sale hosted by Pathways Homeschool Co-op ~ Fort Mill!

Message from Anne Fetters
Pathways Homeschool Co-op Used Curriculum Sale
Wednesday, August 30 at 10 AM - 2 PM

Fort Mill Church of the Nazarene
109 Harris St, Fort Mill, South Carolina 29715
Come join us for a great book sale and hot dog lunch!

Here is the link to the facebook event

First Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta ~ Mooresville!

First Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta

Sunday September 17th 2017 @ 2pm
Stumpy Creek Boat Landing
Cost per team $35

Join us for the MOST fun you can have in a cardboard box!

Here’s how you can participate:
1. Recruit a group of your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, church family, class mates or gym mates to be on your build Crew!
2. Register your Crew.
3. Check out the Rules & Tips and meet with your Crew to build a boat out of cardboard and other approved materials.
4. Elect two Crew members to pilot your boat for the race (bracket style) on September 17 at our Regatta at Stumpy Creek Park Boat Launch while your whole Crew cheers them on from the dry land.
5.Have an amazing time and maybe even win bragging rights and one of our Prizes, like People’s Choice, Titanic Award, Pirate Award or even First!

This year’s race will benefit the Special Olympics of Iredell County.

Here is the link to the facebook event!

14 Charlotte Area Partial Eclipse Events from Charlotte on the Cheap!

Charlotte on the Cheap has a GREAT list of 14 Charlotte area partial eclipse events! It has times, cost (if any) and maps!! This is a great learning activity to do with your kids!

Click here to go to Charlotte on the Cheap to see the list of events.

BUT BE CAREFUL!! Here is the link to NASA's directions on how to safely view the eclipse.

or you can download it here:

How to View the 2017 Solar Eclipse Safely

Are you planning to so something fun for the partial eclipse with your kids? Want to invite other homeschoolers to join you? Post about it in the homeschool groups in the THSG Social Network and get connected to other homeschoolers!

The Homeschool Gossip's Social Network are homeschool social groups based ages and interests!

FREE DOD (Rockets!) Class for 5th & 6th Graders! RSVP by Friday 8/11/17

Thank you Hillary VenBinnie for organizing this!

"The DOD is willing to put on a FREE week-long course on rocket science for 5th and 6th grade homeschoolers. I need to get 25-30 students to reserve the time, there are 26 spaces left. It's a week-long commitment in January, 4 days at the local facility from 9:30-4PM and one half day in a field shooting rockets. Please PM me if you are interested. I need firm commitments to reserve the time.

Need a PM commitment by Friday fb: Hillary VenBinnie  or junk@hillaryburgess.com."

UPDATED: LOCATION
145th AW, NC Air National Guard 4930 Minuteman Way, Charlotte, NC 28208-3866

Program Description DoD STARBASE focuses on elementary students, primarily fifth graders. The goal is to motivate them to explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) as they continue their education. The academies serve students that are historically under-represented in STEM. Students who live in inner cities or rural locations, those who are socio-economically disadvantaged, low in academic performance or have a disability are in the target group. The program encourages students to set goals and achieve them. The program engages students through the inquiry-based curriculum with its "hands-on, mind-on" experiential activities. They study Newton's Laws and Bernoulli's principle; explore nanotechnology, navigation and mapping. They are captivated by engineering as they use the computer to design space stations, all-terrain vehicles, and submersibles. Math is embedded throughout the curriculum and students use metric measurement, estimation, calculation geometry and data analysis to solve questions. Teamwork is stressed as they work together to explore, explain, elaborate and evaluate concepts. The military volunteers apply abstract principles to real world situations by leading tours and giving lectures on the use of STEM in different settings and careers. Since the academies are located in different branches of the military this experience is highly varied. Students may discuss how chemical fires are extinguished, learn how injured are transported, explore the cockpit of an F-18 or the interior of a submarine. The academies work with school districts to support their standards of learning objectives. A teacher whose class attended DoD STARBASE stated, "STARBASE teaches science and math in ways that we wish we had the time, resources and expertise to do in the regular classroom. It's experiential, exploratory learning with a direct tie to the standards."

The Homeschool Gossip: UPDATED: Homeschool Driver's Ed Class - Mecklenbur...

The Homeschool Gossip: UPDATED: Homeschool Driver's Ed Class - Mecklenbur...: Thank you Evelyn Bickley!! August 8, 2017 Registration Has Opened! for the August 28-September 1 Drivers Ed class  7:30 a.m.-2 ...

Charlotte Mini Maker Faire at Discovery Place!

What is Maker Faire?

Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects.

We call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness.

Glimpse the future and get inspired!

More News

The Charlotte Mini Maker Faire takes place on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Discovery Place Science in uptown Charlotte.

A limited number of outdoor exhibits and performances will be free and open to the public on North Tryon Street. Several local food trucks also will be on site.

Admission is required to come into Discovery Place Science. Indoor exhibits and workshops are included with Museum admission.

TICKETS

$17 – Adults (ages 14-59)

$13 – Children (ages 2-13)

$15 – Seniors (60+)

FREE – Museum Members

FREE – Children under age 2

*Plus any applicable sales and use taxes.

Military receive $2.00 off Museum admission (must show ID).

Buy Tickets

Some HIGHLIGHT events on The Homeschool Gossip's calendars this week of 08/07/17

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Here are just some of the HIGHLIGHTS events on The Homeschool Gossip's calendars this week! There are many more on the calendars (see below).
?? Question of the Week ??
	How many days a week do you homeschool? Leave your answer in the comments!
*	Check out the HOMESCHOOL DAYS & SPECIAL OFFERS page for events this week and coming up!
*	First Robotics Team Meet & Greet ~ Charlotte
*	ZOE Teen Group first meeting of the year
*	Intro Meeting for Speech & Debate
*	Homeschool Skate at Frye's Roller Rink
*	Registration for many classes and co-ops are open, see calendar for details.
*	Registration for Driver's Ed ~ Mecklenburg
*	Teen Geek Club
*	Backyard Garden to Table
*	Animal Encounter All ages ~ Free
*	Discovery Place Homeschool Day
*	The Mecklenburg County Park & Rec Nature Centers have some great events scheduled!
*	The Mt. Holly Branch Library has a great list of events planned!
*	The Harrisburg Library has a great list of events planned too!
*	More events are on The Homeschool Gossip's Events Page, in addition to what's on the calendar below!
*	Trampoline Homeschool Specials at Sky High & Defy Gravity
*	Library Events ~ There are many Teen events this week at CMS Libraries! Book clubs, Writing Club, Geek Club and More! Check the calendar for details!
*	Homeschool School Rock Climbing ~ Mooresville
*	Pokemon & MTG Play times:
	Pokemon League & MTG Youth Tournament at Parker, Banner, Kent and Wayne Comics and Games in Cornelius
	& Play time at The Mighty Meeple in Concord
View The Homeschool Gossip calendars completely in scrollable lists with clickable links to all event details below! Don't forget to check these Calendars often, new events are added throughout the week! Bookmark the page for easy access:
THE HOMESCHOOL GOSSIP’S CALENDARS OF EVENTS
Would you like your class listed on this calendar? Contact The Homeschool Gossipadsonthehomeschoolgossip@gmail.com to find out how.
SAVE THE DATES!
*	Check out the HOMESCHOOL DAY'S & SPECIAL OFFERS page for events this week and coming up!
*	Feb 3, 2018 North Carolina State-wide Math Competition in Raleigh Open to Homeschoolers!"
Recurring Monthly Events
*	1st & 3rd Fri. - Stargazing at Lucille Miller Observatory: All Year
*	1st & 3rd Thurs - Cabarrus Homeschool Gamers Club Meeting 1:00PM: All Year
*	2nd Friday - Roller Skating at Frye's Skate Rink: All Year
*	3rd Friday - Teen Climbing Meetup at Cliff Hangers Climbing & Fitness Gym: All Year
*	3rd Friday - Bowling & Billiards at Bowling Pappas: All Year
*	4th Monday - Teen Artist Sketch Club Meeting: From Sept ~ April: Join the THSG Teen Artist Sketch Club for details
*	Chess Players Club: From Sept ~ April (Day & Location TBD)
*	Teen & Alumni Hip Hop Club: From Sept ~ April (Day & Location TBD)
Opportunities To Help:
*	The Homeschool Gossip's Homeschooling Q & A's Support Group - If you are a veteran homeschooler consider joining to help lend advice and support to those families new to homeschooling. If you have questions about homeschooling please join and post your questions, there are people to help answer them!
*	The Homeschool Gossip's Service Projects Collaboration - Looking for Service Projects? Join the Service Projects Collaboration to join in and coordinate service projects for families with children of all ages.
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