Lego Build at Scout Hall

Passing this along from Jen Fahey......

Reminder: There is a LEGO build on Tuesday, March 26 at the Scout Hall from
3:00 - 4:30. Please note we have moved up the start time by 30 minutes.

Feel free to just come, no need to sign up.

Kids of all ages have a great time.

Thanks,
Jen

Free Sugar-on-Snow Party

Passing this along from Susan Case.......

Free Sugar-on-Snow Party
Saturday March 23rd from 12 noon - 4 pm
Sweet Wind Farm
339 South Road
East Hartland, CT


Come have a taste sample of one of the best maple confections ever: Sugar-on-Snow! Watch the sap being boiled in the evaporator and turning into the golden elixir known as pure maple syrup. Have a tour, watch a slideshow, see the sap run on a fun day out while learning all about the New England tradition of maple syrup making. Visit our website for more details and directions. 
www.sweetwindfarm.net

Tolland Youth Garden looking for members and volunteers

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A Pizza Garden? A Band-Aid Garden? A Butterfly and Bug Garden?

All are budding ideas from the Tolland Garden Paths for a youth garden at Crandall's Park to nurture  cultivate, sprout and blossom children's interest in nature and gardening. Youth will gain real hands on experience in growing and harvesting their own food. They are always looking for volunteers and members of all ages. For more info please check out their website: http://tollandgardenpaths.webs.com/ orhttp://tollandgardenpaths.webs.com/youthgardennews.htm

You can also call Fran Maynard at 860-875-8041

Home-Schoolers Used Curriculum Fair and Tag Sale

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Announcing...Home-Schoolers Used Curriculum Fair and Tag Sale

Save the date .... and save your pennies!
Saturday, June 15
set up: 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Sale open 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Read the details below to register as a vendor.

See you there!
Kris McCue
fvhegroupis@hotmail.com

Used Curriculum Fair and Tag Sale
Saturday, June 15
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

(I will be there at 7:30 to begin setting up, vendors should arrive between 7:30-8:00 to begin as well)

Location: Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 7 Wescott Road, Simsbury

Who: Vending open to all home-schoolers, in and out of FVHE Group
Shopping open to general public; no entry fee

Fee: $6 per table space for vendors
there are limited 6' and 8' tables available at the church, they are first come-first served; you may also bring your own tables, as the church has more room than tables; you may also set up a tent outside as the church-yard is quite large and flat and open

RSVP to me, Kris McCue, at fvhegroupis@hotmail.com

Please let me know if you can bring your own table, or if you will set up outside. I will reply back with where you can send payment.
Please tell your friends about this sale. There are sure to be great materials and good values to be had!

Children most welcome! My kids have always loved used curriculum fairs and tag sales, and always manage to find neat-stuff like science kits and models, leisure reading materials, games and more. Stock up on entertainment for your summer vacations!

The sellers set their own prices. Please make sure you label carefully or put up signs. Any household items, furnishing and any kind of educational materials are acceptable, from kits to books, everything from art to science and more. Shoppers who are new to these kinds of fairs, you will find games, puzzles, toys, books, videos, study guides, text books, workbooks and other traditional curriculum materials. There are usually many free items as well.


SHOPPERS: Plan to bring cash in addition to your checkbook. With many items at low tag-sale prices it doesn't make sense to write a check for change or a couple dollars. Also, some vendors cannot take personal checks.


VENDORS: If you don’t want to pack a lunch there are take-out restaurants within a half mile to a mile of the church if you’d like to buy lunch or breakfast. There are pizza joints, Dunkin Donuts, Kanes Market which has a deli and also pre-made foods and salads. There are also bagel shops and coffee shops in Granby center which is couple miles to the north, or in Simsbury Center a couple miles to the south of the church.
You must take all trash and miscellaneous items with you; nothing can be left behind at the church.

I will place an ad in the Yankee Flyer about our sale. $5 of your registry fee will go to the church as our gift to them for letting us use their building and grounds; $1 will go toward the ad in the Yankee Flyer.

Hope to see you at the Used Curriculum Fair / Tag Sale!
Kris McCue

Homeschool Art Classes in West Hartford

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Practically Picasso Spring Art Classes

This session will be a continuation of the fall art classes, based off of world arts and culture.

Tuesdays 1:00-2:00

Wednesdays 2:00-3:00

Beginning next week, the first week of Spring, March 19th (through May 31st)

10 week session, no classes on 4/16, 4/17, 4/19

ages 5 and older (parental supervision may be required for younger children)

class size limited to 12 children

$100/child, includes cost of materials.

Classes held in the home studio of:

Tara Kremidas

50 Pilgrim Road, West Hartford 06117

860-586-8686

skremidas@comcast.net

Please email for registration. Classes filled in the order of which emails are received.

(there is a 4 person minimum to hold a class)

Feel free to contact me with any questions,

Many thanks,

Tara

Homeschool Horse-lovers Club in Bolton, Ct.

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C & M Farms in Bolton, CT welcomes you to spring by offering a Homeschool Horse-lovers Club for children ages 6 and up. Each meeting will include educational and hands-on activities, as well, as a half hour semi-private riding lesson. There will be 2 sessions that will run for 5 weeks each and will cover such topics as: Horse Health, Equestrian Disciplines and Equine Conformation, proper saddle fitting and hands on horse care.

The 1st session will be held on Wednesdays, April 3rd - May 1st with weekly meetings taking place 1:00-3:00pm.

The 2nd session will be held on Fridays, April 5th – May 3rd with weekly meetings taking place 12:00-2:00pm.

At C & M we have an indoor riding ring to accommodate riding, even in inclement weather, so both sessions will be held rain or shine. In the case of extreme weather, make-up dates will be announced. The minimum amount of participants to run each session is 4 with the maximum students allowed in each session being 8.

Proper riding attire will be required consisting of Long pants, shoe or boot with a heel and bicycle helmet or riding helmet.

The cost for each session will be $150 due and payable at the first meeting. Please send a $50.00 deposit to hold your spot to C & M Farms, 284 west St., Bolton CT 06043.

Please feel free to contact Karen Picard Kcaristo@aol.com if you have any questions.

If you are interested in participating please let me know by March 22^nd either by email or by phone 860-646-3276.

Thanks!

Karen Picard

For more info about C & M Farms please check out www.candmequestrian.com!

Institute of Connecticut History

Passing this along form Karen Cupit.......

Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) and The First Great Awakening

This son of Connecticut profoundly influenced an international revival that changed the British Empire and united the American colonies. The First Great Awakening was first inter-colonial cultural event.

Saturday April 13 11-1pm

Hosted by First Congregational Church

992 Main Street

South Windsor, Ct.

For more information go to instituteofcthistory.com or call 860 583-9974

Prices: Price per Lecture: $7 per person; $6 for members; (under 10 free)

Save! All six Lectures: $30 per person; $25 pp for members

Save on a tour of the Noah Webster House after the Lecture!

6th Annual Art Show Sponsored by FVHE Group

Passing this along from Kris McCue, please follow instructions below to register.......

Join us for the

6th Annual Art Show Sponsored by FVHE Group

Date: Friday , April 26, 2013
Time: Set up from 5:45-6:00, show from 6:00-7:30, clean-up from 7:30-7:45
Location: The Apple Barn, 60 Old Farms Road, West Simsbury, CT

For: All homeschoolers welcome
Cost: $4.50 registration fee per participant (fee includes building rental, pizza, and drink)
$3.00 for visitor wishing to have pizza and drink otherwise free to visitors not eating
$2.00 registration for participant, no pizza or drink

Tickets will be given for pizza.

Description: Open to all ages. All creative efforts are welcome, but please no kits. Any medium will do, from the traditional such as painting, drawing, and sculpting, to photography, cake-decorating, or needlework. All must be your own creation.

Each artist will have 3-6 feet of table space depending on necessity and the volume of sign-up. If your artwork needs a larger area, please let me know right away. The Apple Barn does not allow us to hang anything from the walls or ceiling, so think of a creative way to display your artwork. Displays should be mounted to be able to lie or stand on a table or it's own. Tri-fold boards can be useful for hanging displays. Please display your name with your artwork.

We will provide pizza and water or juice. Please consider bringing a snack, dessert, or finger food to share.

Registration: Please e-mail Cindy Sondergeld at ericsondergeld@sbcglobal.net to register. 

You will be notified where to send payment. You are not considered registered until payment is received.
Please include the following information:

1. Names, ages or grades of participants.(Please include the exact spelling of name that you want on the certificate of participation)

2. Total number of additional family members / guests attending.

3. Pizza orders: (How many people per kind?)
Cheese Pepperoni Veggie

4. Beverage orders: (How many people per kind?)
Bottled water Juice Box

5. Can you bring a dessert or snack to share?

6. Your e-mail address and phone number in case of an emergency.

RSVP as son as possible, but no later than Friday, April 19th as we need to order food etc.

Hope to see you there!

New dates for next session of StarHill Homeschool Gym

Because of the snow storm last Friday the new session does not start until Friday March 22.

Sign up NOW for Spring Session of Homeschool Recreation
At Star Hill Athletic Family Center in Tolland, Ct.

The next 6 week session starts on Friday March 22 at 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM. PLEASE NOTE: Class dates will be as follows:  3/22, 4/5, 4/12, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10(no class on 3/29 and 4/19)

Activities will be planned each week on the turf fields, basketball/volleyball courts, and the indoor track. Children ages 4-16 will enjoy activities in both smaller age-appropriate groups and larger groups. While the kids are playing, Moms and Dads are welcome to use the track in the dome to get their exercise! Pre-registration is required for this program. $35 per child for members, $45 per child for non-members.

Please register your children by Wednesday March 20, 2013

To register online click on this link:
http://www.starhillsports.com/vacation-week/home-school-programs

Also don't forget on Wednesdays Homeschool Swim; enjoy fun and games in the indoor pool. $5 per person. Star Hill members free. 12:30pm - 2:00pm. Wednesday swim time usually includes time for free swim and then structured games. Children wearing flotation devices must be accompanied by a parent in the water. No pre-registration for this program.

Star Hill Athletic Family Center
100 Gerber Drive

Tolland, Ct

860-871-8800

Sign up for spring session of Homeschool Gym at Star Hilll

Sign up NOW for Spring Session of Homeschool Recreation
At Star Hill Athletic Family Center in Tolland, Ct.

The next 6 week session starts on Friday March 15 at 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM. PLEASE NOTE: Class dates will be as follows: 3/15, 3/22, 4/5, 4/12, 4/26, 5/3(no class on 3/29 and 4/19)

Activities will be planned each week on the turf fields, basketball/volleyball courts, and the indoor track. Children ages 4-16 will enjoy activities in both smaller age-appropriate groups and larger groups. While the kids are playing, Moms and Dads are welcome to use the track in the dome to get their exercise! Pre-registration is required for this program. $35 per child for members, $45 per child for non-members.

Please register your children by Wednesday March 13, 2013

To register online click on this link:
http://www.starhillsports.com/vacation-week/home-school-programs

Also don't forget on Wednesdays Homeschool Swim; enjoy fun and games in the indoor pool. $5 per person. Star Hill members free. 12:30pm - 2:00pm. Wednesday swim time usually includes time for free swim and then structured games. Children wearing flotation devices must be accompanied by a parent in the water. No pre-registration for this program.

Star Hill Athletic Family Center
100 Gerber Drive

Tolland, Ct

860-871-8800