Sunday, February 25, 2018
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY (Ages 14+) Wings of Eagles Ranch
Thank you Kristen C. of Rowan-Cabarrus Homeschool Connections for sharing this opportunity!
"VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY (Ages 14+)
Wings of Eagles Ranch is in need of volunteers for their 8-week spring Riding Session, which runs March 12th - May 5th. Mandatory training for new volunteers will be February 27th from 5:30-8:30.
See flyer (in comments) or visit their website (wingsofeaglesranch.org) for more information.
My daughter volunteers there & LOVES it! It is truly an amazing ministry!"
If you are looking for more volunteer opportunities for families and kids of all ages join The Homeschool Gossip's Service Project Collaboration facebook group!
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TEEN GAME DAY - Wednesday Feb. 28, 2018 ~ Concord!
Do you have teens that like to play games?
JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL TEEN EVENT at The Mighty Meeple
4th Wednesday of the Month at 2:00 PM!
The Mighty Meeple will be rolling out their huge rack of board games for us to play! Also, we are super excited to have owner Tom Anderson run another Werewolves game too! We always have a blast! All homeschool teens 14 & up are welcome to join us. So invite your friends! Alumni are welcome and attend as well!
For questions and to RSVP contact jbennetti.thsg@gmail.com.
If you have younger kids that like to game, The Mighty Meeple and the Cabarrus Homeschool Gamers Club host an all ages game day the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 1 PM!
For these events and all things board games, join THSG BOARD GAMERS CLUB to connect with others and meet ups!
Looking for more events for your Teen?
Join the THSG Teen Scene Social Club to connect with other teens to meet up at events and brainstorm new events for the calendar!
Saturday, February 24, 2018
Homeschoolers Meet the Grizzlies ~ Boone!
Bring your Homeschool children for an outstanding night of Grizzlies arena football!
The festivities begin on the field at the Holmes Center in Boone, NC with the players.
After this watch the High Country Grizzlies take on the Richmond RoughRiders at 7 pm in the team's season opener.
Wrap up the night with a meet and greet/autograph session with the players.
GREAT FAMILY EVENT!!
Ticket options: Special Pricing just for homeschoolers! $5 for single tickets, $11 for ticket/hotdog/chips/drink!!
You must email us to get either of these great prices!
Email homeschoolersmeetthegrizzlies@gmail.com for more info.
Let's get 1000++ homeschoolers in Boone!
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Homeschool Week Returns to SEA LIFE ~ Concord Feb. 26 - Mar. 2, 2018!
Homeschool Week at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord
February 26-March 2, 2018
CALLING ALL OCEAN EXPLORERS! SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium is seeking ocean exploring experts to help navigate through the wondrous waves of the high sea. From February 26th-March 2, 2018, guests will be able to experience a different side to our sea adventure.-Educational activities DAILY from 12-4 PM
-Souvenir Adventure Map for every child who participates in the activities
-Activities ranging from: mapping out the ocean, learning about ancient sea monsters, and interacting with our creepy creatures
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
Tickets are $7.50 +tax per person and are available online or at the gate. To purchase online, click on any BOOK NOW link and select the EVENTS tab.
*At admission each group that attends Homeschool Week must please show proof of Homeschool status (ex. NCDNPE ID, or SC Membership or ID card)
For more information please email us at SLCHAGuest.Relations@sealifeus.com
For more details and to purchase your tickets, click here.
How to obtain Proof of Homeschool for merchant discounts:
- Go to the NC DOA: Home School Information webpage
- Scroll to the bottom and click on the link Print a Home School Verification Record Non Public Education
- You'll be taken to a logon page, where you can logon to you account. Just follow the directions on the page.
- 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.)"
- Click that link and you will download a .pdf of your Official Registration Record and Verification Card.
Sunday, February 11, 2018
Free Girls Who Code summer Programs for 10th & 11th Graders -program is run in 16 cities (Charlotte)
Thank you Christina Parker Brown of CCHNET & CCHNET-Teen for sharing this!
From: "Reynolds, Donna"
Hi, Christina.
Can you forward this to your homeschool network? Thanks!
This program is run in 16 cities (see list below) and they are hosted primarily at top tech companies and some universities. Check out the Girls Who Code 2018 Summer Immersion Program Outreach toolkit which includes sample emails, newsletter blurbs, social media, etc, sample student < and parent flyers.
Girls Who Code's Summer Immersion Program is a FREE 7 week program for current 10th and 11th grade girls (rising juniors and seniors) across sixteen cities to learn coding and get exposure to tech jobs. Applications for summer 2018 are open. GWC has an early deadline of February 16, and the final application deadline is March 16.
In the Summer Immersion Program , students will learn about:
· Tech Companies -- They’ll meet female engineers and get an inside look at technical roles in the world’s top companies.
· Project-based learning -- They’ll learn computer science through real-world projects in art and storytelling, robotics, video games, websites, apps and more!
· Sisterhood -- They’ll work in teams and make lifelong friendships with a supportive and diverse community of thousands of girls.
In addition to providing a free program, Girls Who Code provides summer stipends to cover transportation and living costs for Summer Immersion Program students who qualify!
Here is the list of cities with Summer Immersion Programs for 2018:
Atlanta, GA
Austin, TX
Boston, MA
Charlotte, NC
Chicago, IL
Dallas, TX
Irvine, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Miami, FL
Jersey City, NJ
Newark, NJ
New York City, NY
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Seattle, WA
Stamford, CT
Washington, DC
Thank you!
Donna
Donna Reynolds
Children's and Teen's Services Specialist
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Mint Hill Branch
6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road
Charlotte, NC 28227
704-416-5200
dreynolds@cmlibrary.org
www.cmlibrary.org
Our Mission: To improve lives and build a stronger community.
Saturday, February 10, 2018
JOIN US FOR OUR TEEN DANCE MARCH 9, 2018 ~ GALACTIC GALA!!
Calling all teens and Alumni to Huntersville,
a galaxy far, far away,
for a night of music, dancing, games
and a costume contest!
Join us for our...
Galactic Gala
Species from any planet in any galaxy,saga or fantasy, even from your own imagination,
are welcome to attend!
Members of the Galactic Empire or the Rebellion,
Jedi & Droids are also welcome!
Who: Teens 14 & Up and Alumni
When: Friday March 9, 2018~ 6:30 - 10:00 PM
Where: Huntersville Arts & Cultural Center ~ 109 South Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Cost: $10.99 per guest
Tickets: purchase your tickets online here!
Dance and Costume Contest Details, Rules & Guidelines
We'll have music and dancing, as well as tables, chairs and a wide selection of games for those who may not want to dance. Light snacks and refreshments as well.
Around 8:30 PM we will have our costume contest. Those who wish to participate will grab a number and get in line! Each contestant will have the spot light for a few seconds and people will vote on ballots for their favorites in these categories:
Around 8:30 PM we will have our costume contest. Those who wish to participate will grab a number and get in line! Each contestant will have the spot light for a few seconds and people will vote on ballots for their favorites in these categories:
Dark Side Favorite
Light Side Favorite
Most Far Out
Best Droid
Best Team
Most Unexpected Guest
- The contest is optional!
- All costumes must be PG. If you have questions, please contact jbennetti.thsg@gmail.com.
- Large costumes are welcome, however the venue is not huge and it may be difficult to dance in a costume that is too large. There are bathrooms where guests can put on their costumes closer to the contest.
- Rules for Costume Props:
- All props must be stored in the designated area before and after the contest. No props will be allowed on the dance floor before or after the contest for safety reasons, no exceptions.
- You are responsible for making sure your props go home with you at the end of the evening.
- Should any props become a safety concern at any point during the event, they will be removed and stored in the designated area until after the dance, no exceptions.
- All attendees must check in on arrival. A chaperone will be outside checking people in.
- Parents are welcome to gather outside. We know some people are traveling to the event, parents are welcome to gather outside the venue to visit, we just ask you do not block the parking area or the entrance to the dance. There are some restaurants in walking distance, as well as Video Game World if you have younger siblings with you. A map with nearby attractions will be provided. The venue is just not large enough to accommodate all the guests, their parents and siblings.
- Attendance is conditional upon respectful behavior at the discretion of the hosts. Parents will be notified of any disruptive behavior.
- There are volunteer parents that will be running and chaperoning the dance. We appreciate parents offering to chaperone, but we can not accept all of the offers. We simply do not have enough space to accommodate everyone.
Food
- PLEASE DO NOT BRING OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. There are no outside food or drinks allowed in the facility to keep this is a Nut-Free allergen event. If you have other allergen concerns, please contact jbennetti.thsg@gmail.com prior to March 5, 2018.
Music
- All of the music played at this event are clean radio edited versions of the Top 100 Hits.
- We can not take song requests. Music is purchased before the dance and is being provided by volunteers rather than a professional DJ.
If your kid(s) enjoy going to dances make sure to join The Homeschool Gossip's NC Homeschool Dances, Formals & Proms Announcements facebook group to be in the loop on all the upcoming dances!
Friday, February 9, 2018
TEEN GAME DAY ~ 4th Wednesday of the Month at The Mighty Meeple ~ Join us!
Do you have teens that like to play games?
JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL TEEN EVENT at The Mighty Meeple
4th Wednesday of the Month at 2:00 PM!
The Mighty Meeple will be rolling out their huge rack of board games for us to play! Also, we are super excited to have owner Tom Anderson run another Werewolves game too! We always have a blast! All homeschool teens 14 & up are welcome to join us. So invite your friends! Alumni are welcome and attend as well!
For questions and to RSVP contact jbennetti.thsg@gmail.com.
If you have younger kids that like to game, The Mighty Meeple and the Cabarrus Homeschool Gamers Club host an all ages game day the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 1 PM!
For these events and all things board games, join THSG BOARD GAMERS CLUB to connect with others and meet ups!
Looking for more events for your Teen?
Join the THSG Teen Scene Social Club to connect with other teens to meet up at events and brainstorm new events for the calendar!
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Teen Artist Sketch Club Meeting moved to Feb. 13, 2018 ~ Cornelius
We need to reschedule our Teen Artist Sketch Club Meeting to next week, Tuesday Feb. 13, same time 3:00-4:30 PM. Thank you to Parker Banner Kent & Wayne - Comics & Games for allowing us to do so and thank you to all our attendees for understanding. We hope to see you next week! We can't wait!!
Teen Artist Sketch Club Meeting
Parker Banner Kent & Wayne - Comics & Games
21500 Catawba Ave, Ste A, Cornelius, North Carolina 28031
Tuesday ~ Feb. 13, 2018
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Ages 14 & Up
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!
Theme: TBD
Bring whatever supplies you need. Some months we'll have special guest artists and themes! This event is geared toward teens, ages 14 & up.
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!
Do you have a PreTeen artist? Join the THSG PreTeen Artist Sketch Club!
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