Teen Summer Kick-Off Party ~ Tomorrow June 1, 2018 ~ JOIN US!

COME JOIN US!
If you are starting homeschooling in the Fall, 
this is a great way to come out and meet some teens and see what fun we have!

Calling all Teens and Alumni to Huntersville... 

We are going to have a Summer Kick-Off Party!

A night of music, games and dancing!

We’re celebrating the end of the “school” year, congratulating all our Grad’s and welcoming home our Alumni!  Come and hang out with us, play some games, eat some food, listen to some tunes and dance the night away! 

We've been working so hard all year, now it's time to party!

Who: Teens 14 & Up and Alumni

When: Friday June 1, 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!

·  Tickets need to be purchased prior to the dance due to limited space.

·  Tickets will be emailed to you prior to the party.

·  If you are unable to purchase tickets, then the event is sold out. 

·  Tickets are non-refundable, but you are able to give them to someone else, please contact jbennetti.thsg@gmail.com to change the name on the tickets.

·  The cost of tickets is to help offset the cost of renting the venue, music and food being provided by our volunteer hosts.

Party Details, Rules & Guidelines

We'll have games, food, music and dancing! Gaming area with tables, chairs and a wide selection of games, and an area for those who may want to dance!

This is a "Drop-Off" Event

• 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 May 30, 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.

Tickets 

Purchase your online tickets here!

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!

TEEN GAME DAY WEDNESDAY May 23, 2018 at The Mighty Meeple, Concord ~ Come join us!

Do you have teens that like to play games?

JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL TEEN EVENT at The Mighty Meeple, THIS WEDNESDAY May 23, 2018, the 4th Wednesday of the month at 2:00 PM!

TEEN GAME DAY!

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!

Teen & Alumni SUMMER KICK-OFF PARTY June 1, 2018 ~ Join us!!

Calling all Teens and Alumni to Huntersville... 

We are going to have a Summer Kick-Off Party!

A night of music, games and dancing!

We’re celebrating the end of the “school” year, congratulating all our Grad’s and welcoming home our Alumni!  Come and hang out with us, play some games, eat some food, listen to some tunes and dance the night away! 

We've been working so hard all year, now it's time to party!

Who: Teens 14 & Up and Alumni

When: Friday June 1, 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!

·  Tickets need to be purchased prior to the dance due to limited space.

·  Tickets will be emailed to you prior to the party.

·  If you are unable to purchase tickets, then the event is sold out. 

·  Tickets are non-refundable, but you are able to give them to someone else, please contact jbennetti.thsg@gmail.com to change the name on the tickets.

·  The cost of tickets is to help offset the cost of renting the venue, music and food being provided by our volunteer hosts.

Party Details, Rules & Guidelines

We'll have games, food, music and dancing! Gaming area with tables, chairs and a wide selection of games, and an area for those who may want to dance!

This is a "Drop-Off" Event

• 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 May 30, 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.

Tickets 

Purchase your online tickets here!

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!

Hoppin' Homeschool Summer Kick Off Event at Big Air Trampoline Park June 5th!!

Hoppin' Homeschool Summer Kick Off Event 

at Big Air Trampoline Park

Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 

1:00 - 3:00 PM

2408 Sardis Rd N (21.43 mi)

Charlotte, North Carolina 28227

(704) 246-5233

"Summer is here. Join us for one final Homeschool Bash before we open the park for summer hours!

• 2 hr Jump
• $8 Admission
• Prize Wheel

GIVEAWAY: Enter in park to win a FREE 3 month summer membership to Big Air Clt!

~Jump all Summer: Homeschool Summer Kickoff Special a 3 month summer membership for just $50~

**Homeschool Rates will still be honored on T/TH 1-3 PM during summer hours with valid NC homeschool ID.**

Click here to get your FREE OFFICIAL NC Homeschool ID from the NC DNPE.

Teen & Alumni: PARTY IN THE PARK TILL DARK ~ FRIDAY MAY 18, 2018

Teen & Alumni: 

PARTY IN THE PARK TILL DARK May 2018

Calling all Teens and Alumni to Huntersville, 

We are going to have a “Party in the Park till Dark”!

A night of music, games and food in the park!

We’re celebrating the end of the “school” year, all our Grad’s and welcoming home our Alumni!  Come and hang out with us, play some games, eat some food, listen to some tunes!  

Who: Teens 14 & Up and Alumni
When: Friday May 18, 2018~ 4:30 - 8:00 PM
Where: North Mecklenburg Park ~ Softball Shelter (first shelter on your left as you enter the park.)
16131 Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
(The park is further down the road from where we have the dances at the Arts & Cultural Center.)
Cost: $10.99 per guest  YOU CAN PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE

• Tickets need to be purchased prior to the night in the park so that we can make sure we have enough food, games, etc...and pay for it 😊.
• Tickets will be emailed to you prior to the Friday night
• If you are unable to purchase tickets, then the event is sold out. 
• Tickets are non-refundable, but you are able to give/sell them to someone else, please contact jbennetti.thsg@gmail.com to change the name on the tickets.
• In the event of in climate weather your money will be refunded.
• The cost of tickets is to help offset the cost of renting the venue, music, food, and games being provided by our volunteer hosts.

Details, Rules & Guidelines

We'll have music, tables, a wide selection of board games and outside games for those who may like to play. Food, snacks and refreshments as well.

FOOD:

• PLEASE DO NOT BRING OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. 
• There are no outside food or drinks allowed in the shelter, or near the games, to keep this is a Nut-Free allergen event. 
• If you have other allergen concerns, please contact jbennetti.thsg@gmail.com prior to Thursday May 17, 2018 so that we can accommodate with nut-free options.

VENUE:

You may "Drop-Off" at this event or parents are welcome to stay.

• All attendees must check in on arrival. A chaperone will be just outside the shelter checking people in.
• We know some drive far to attend, parents are welcome to stay, we just ask you bring your own folding chairs and hang out in the parent areas, so as not to take away space from the kids in the shelter.  The venue is just not large enough to accommodate all the guests, their parents and siblings. There are many other amenities at the park that are available for you to enjoy.There are some restaurants in close driving distance, as well as a Video Game World if you have younger siblings with you.  A map with nearby attractions will be provided. 
• 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 chaperoning the teens as they hang out and have some fun.  

MUSIC:

• All of the music played at this event are clean radio edited versions of the Top 100 Hits.
• We cannot take song requests. Music is purchased before the dance and is being provided by volunteers rather than a professional DJ.

YOU CAN PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE

Alumni & Teen Meetup at the Park ~ Huntersville

Come Join us! 

Alumni and Teens ages 14 & UP

We're meeting up at North Mecklenburg Park at the first shelter at 4:00 PM! There will be the possibility of a kickball game or touch (not tackle) football, as well as just good 'ole hanging out and playing cards/socializing.

We'd like to keep this a food free event, as there will be teens attending with severe food allergies.

After the park some of us may go to Birkdale Village for some walking around or may check out the 2nd Friday Street Festival in Cornelius! (We'll play it by ear.)

We hope that you can join us! Please RSVP to jbennetti.thsg@gmail.com or sgwrite@aol.com so we know to look for you at the park!

Lake Norman Homeschool Enrichment Co-Op's Curriculum Sale

HOMESCHOOL DAY at Carolina Dart Battles in Concord!

120 Church St 

Concord, North Carolina 28025

Tami Peterson Darwin‎ of Greater Cabarrus Homeschoolers shared:
"Carolina Dart Battles, a Nerf gun combat experience, is offering a 20% discount to homeschoolers this Sat, May 5th. Located at 120 Church St, Concord, NC 28025. Hours are 4pm-9pm. Play for one, two or three hour increments. Battles begin on the hour. Bring your own nerf guns (utlizing elite discs/darts only) or rent from us ($3-$5). All darts and eye protection provided.

Use the promo code "Homeschool20" when registering online to receive the discount. Get more information and register at www.carolinadartbattles.com."

Celebrate FREE COMIC BOOK DAY at PBKW in Cornelius! Free Sketches!

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at 

Parker Banner Kent & Wayne Comics & Games 

in Cornelius 

THIS SATURDAY May 5, 2018!!

 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

21500 Catawba Ave, Ste A

Cornelius, North Carolina 28031

One of our own Homeschool Alumni, local artist Gabbi of Art-in-Motion, will be there doing free sketches for kids along with Freelance Inker Ed Eargle and other local artists!
Come get your kids some free sketches and comics and show your support for the arts!

Message from PBKW Comic & Games:

"It's that time of year again -- Free Comic Book Day! Hello comic fans!
Doors open at 10:00 am. Limit of five books per person until 4:00pm.
Check out all that's going on this Saturday!

What is Free Comic Book Day?

Free Comic Book Day is a single day - the first Saturday in May each year - when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE to anyone who comes into their stores.

We'll be giving away some great comic books like Riverdale, Power Rangers, Overwatch, Invader Zim, Pokemon, Simpsons, Adventure Time, Bob's Burgers, James Bond, Amazing Spider-Man, The Tick, Nightmare Before Christmas, and much more!!

There will be a few local artists making free sketches!"

Click here to see the facebook event. 

You can check out the artists’ work here:
Gabbi: Art-in-motion and Ed Eargle on Instagram: @edeargle,

Here are some pictures from last year’s event!

 

 Come show your support for the arts and get some free sketches and comics!