MTU Community and Learn-to-Skate Programs, Spring-R-Roo Gymnastics, Heikinpaiva, Ski for Warmth, Nordic Ski Festival, Ontonagon Art Gallery, Finlandia's Pool Closure, College Night, Share Discount Groceries, CCHE Amazon Store, Items to Remember, etc.

Archive Notice:

This is an archived version of the emailed newsletter: "Updates!" All contact info has been deleted for privacy sake. If you need information on any of the events/items posted on this blog please email ccheupdates@gmail.com for further information.

 

Registration for MTU Community and Learn-to-Skate programs

This is just a reminder that registration for MTU Community programs and the Learn-to-Skate program continues.  Please see the following links for more information.

 

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=11hQbQcqjj23dkwvxCanPhH2M0zO6uGUH4MQQjE87MBFdhSSpLbDRTaAVeTkM&hl=en&authkey=CLqh6YsD

 

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You may sign up online at http://www.communityprograms.mtu.edu, by phone with the SDC Ticket Office at (withheld for archive) or in person at the SDC Ticket Office.

 

Spring-R-Roo Gymnastics with Jeannie

Many homeschool families enjoyed the fall session of gymnastics with Jeanie. Now is the time to start looking forward to the mid-winter session. New students are welcome and current students are encouraged to continue. For more information see:

 

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=1cehvXn92xfE61lyL93pnt0bjV7OQvjBUbfNKi0ATbmjLLac0jUMqonbzmziM&hl=en&authkey=CMCL-I0F

 

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Events Leading Up to Heikinpaiva -

http://www.pasty.com/heikki/sched.html

Monday – January 10
2 pm & 6 pm — Nisu class (withheld for archive)
6-8 p.m. — Build your own 5-string kantele class by  (withheld for archive)

Thursday - January 13
2 pm & 6 p.m. — Nordic Film Series, presents "Shadow of the Two-Headed Eagle," Finnish American Heritage Center. For information, call (withheld for archive)

Friday — January 14
6-8 p.m. — Family Fun Night, (withheld for archive)

Monday – January 17
2 pm & 6 p.m. — Karjalan piirakka-making class by (withheld for archive)

6 p.m. — Wood carving keikumies (swinging man) class by (withheld for archive)

6-8 p.m. — Continuation of build your own kantele class.

 

Ski for Warmth – Crystal Falls -

10:00 AM To 03:00 PM

Location: The Listening Inn B & B, Crystal Falls

Raise money to keep others warm and have fun doing it! Come out and cross-country Ski or snowshoe on Saturday, January 15th between 10 am and 3pm at the Listening Inn B & B, 9 miles north of Crystal Falls on Clark Road, off of Hwy 141.

• Trail fees for the day ($8 per person)
• Light refreshments provided
• Ski and snowshoe rentals available

Phone: (withheld for archive)

(Not sure if there are age restrictions – please call for further details)

 

Keweenaw Nordic Ski Festival -

Various skiing competitions and events being held at the MTU, Nara & Chassell Trails on the weekend of January 15 – 16^th (events vary in age groups available). See link for more information:

http://www.keweenawtrails.com/KeweenawNordic/race.htm

 

New Art Gallery in Ontonagon –

For those of you that live near Ontonagon – I thought I'd pass along a little good news: the backroom of the Senior Citizens' Center is being transformed into an art gallery. River Street, at 300 Lake St. will house Frank (withheld for archive) black and white pieces initially but the plans are to display other artists' works. The  gallery is slated to open in the new year. See the Mining Gazette for further information:

http://www.mininggazette.com/page/content.detail/id/518257/Art-in-Ontonagon.html?nav=5006

 

Finlandia's Pool Closed -

As many of you heard – Finlandia has closed its pool until further notice. Right now, Finlandia's on winter break so we will not have any new information for a couple weeks. Here's what Finlandia's website has to say:

http://www.finlandia.edu/12-13-10-finlandia-swimming-pool-closed-for-repairs.html

 

It sounds like the pool may be closed for a while. If anyone has any other ideas as for a similar type activity – please email ccheupdates@gmail.com.

 

College Night at Finlandia University

Mark your 2011 calendars.

College Night will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Finnish American Heritage Center at Finlandia University on Wednesday, January 26^, 2011.

 We welcome you and other high school students and families to our campus to talk with professors about academic programs, financial aid, and admissions. It's also a great time to inquire about enrolling your student (or yourself) in just one class!

I hope you can make it to this special event.

Lynn (withheld for archive)

www.finlandia.edu

 

SHARE Discount Groceries –

Looking for a way to cut down on your grocery bill? This is a nonprofit organization that uses group buying power to help families purchase nutritious food at cheaper prices. Current pick-up locations are at the Upper Peninsula Health Department in Hancock, the VFW in L'Anse, the Mass City Community Center and the United Methodist Church in Ontonagon. Check out this link for more information:

http://www.sharewi.org/

Orders due by January 4^th.

 

Christmas Sales to Support CCHE has ended–

Later today I will be removing the banner links from CCHE's Website and Blog Sites. Thank you to those that purchased through the links. Our Amazon store will remain open for purchase of homeschooling materials. If there is something you'd like to see added to the catalogue please let me know at ccheupdates@gmail.com. Right now the offerings are sparse but I am trying to add more as time allows. If you want to purchase something but don't feel it should be added to the main catalogue I can also set up a special order.

 

You can visit our storefront at: http://www.cchomeeducators.com/store.htm

 

Thank you very much for your support of CCHE!

 

Items to Remember:

 

Home School Chess Club – Meets at Bethany Baptist Church in Dollar Bay every 2^nd and 4^th Friday. Next meeting: Friday January 8^th, 2011 at 3:00pm

 

Vote for Copper Harbor Ambulance Barn – help them win a $250,000 grant for a building to house an ambulance in Copper Harbor. For more details visit: http://www.refresheverything.com/copperharborambulancebarn?utm_source=em

 

Community Comments/Questions:

Hi,
 
Will you please save those long, empty gift wrap tubes for me? I need them for a Storytime project. I need about 60 - 75 of them, so every little bit will help.
 
Thanks and Happy Holidays!
Chris (withheld for archive)
www.pldl.org

 

From Val (Updates Coordinator):

 

First, I wanted to make an announcement – the Copper Country Humane Society won a $1,000 grant through the voting link that has been featured in our announcements each week. CCHS actually was the top vote-getter out of the entire state of Michigan! Thank you for voting and supporting a local charity!! Here's a link to all the winners: http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/shelterchallenge.faces?siteId=3

 

Next - I hope everyone is having a wonderful Holiday Season. From my family and from the CCHE family – we wish you health, happiness and prosperity in the New Year!

 

 

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http://www.cchomeeducators.com/
Remember if you miss or lose a CCHE Updates email you can view an archive of our Updates on our home website and on: http://ccheupdates.blogspot.com

CCHE does not pass on emails/addresses/names from any of our mailing lists (electronic or snail mail) to any other groups, organizations or individuals.

Gymnastics, Carnegie Museum Open House, Christmas in Calumet, Gluten-Free Recipe Exchange, Young Adults Book Club, Italian Hall Luminary, Pool Closed, MTU Learn to Skate, YMCA Killer Whales Swim Team, College Night, SHARE Discount Groceries, CCHE Chr

Archive Notice:

This is an archived version of the emailed newsletter: "Updates!" All contact info has been deleted for privacy sake. If you need information on any of the events/items posted on this blog please email ccheupdates@gmail.com for further information.

 

Spring-R-Roo Gymnastics -

Many homeschool families enjoyed the fall session of gymnastics with Jeanie. Now is the time to start looking forward to the mid-winter session. New students are welcome and current students are encouraged to continue. For more information see:

 

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=1cehvXn92xfE61lyL93pnt0bjV7OQvjBUbfNKi0ATbmjLLac0jUMqonbzmziM&hl=en&authkey=CMCL-I0F

 

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Carnegie Museum Open House (TODAY) -

Thursday, December 16

3:30 - 6:00

 

4:00 Storytime with Chris from Portage Lake District Library

Prizes awarded for Gingerbread Houses

5:00 Suzuki Concert

 

Stop by for games, hot chocolate, stories, prizes, music, and a lot of gingerbread!!

 

Exhibit continues through Saturday, January 8, 2011.

 

Hours:  Tuesdays 12 - 7, Thursdays 12 - 5, Saturdays 12 - 4.

Closed Saturday, December 25 and Saturday, January 1.

Special for the holidays, in addition to our regular hours,

we will be OPEN Wednesday, DECEMBER 29, 12 - 5.

 

Also currently at the Carnegie:

Senter of the Copper Country:  The Story of the Atlas Powder Company

The Golden Anniversary of the Portage Lift Bridge

 

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Elise (withheld for archive))
Carnegie Museum (history@cityofhoughton.com)
On the corner of Huron & Montezuma
Houghton, MI  (906) 482-7140

 

Mailing Address:
c/o City of Houghton
616 Shelden Ave.
Houghton, MI  49931
(906) 482-1700
City of Houghton (www.cityofhoughton.com)

 

Christmas in Calumet –

I just found out about all the wonderful activities going on with the Christmas in Calumet. There are too many things to list – many taking place this upcoming weekend! Visits with Santa, Christmas caroling, plays, etc. Check out this link for full information:

 

http://www.mainstreetcalumet.com/christmas-in-calumet.html

 

 

Gluten-Free Recipe Exchange at PLDL -

Regular meetings of the Gluten-Free Recipe Exchange are held on the 3^rd Monday of each month from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Portage Lake District Library. The next meeting will be December 20, and everyone is invited to participate.  

Each month will feature a different type of food, and December's meeting will focus on gluten-free pies and desserts. Participants are welcome to bring their favorite gluten-free pie or dessert for sampling and are encouraged to share their recipes. Copies of the recipes will be made at the library. Please list all ingredients used in making foods that are shared at these meetings and identify the brand names of the gluten-free ingredients. Bringing food is not a requirement for attendance.  

The Gluten-Free Recipe Exchange is organized by and for those who are interested in or required to follow a gluten-free diet. Gluten-free eating requires the avoidance of all wheat, rye, barley, and oats. Most people find it challenging at first, but are excited to find recipes and foods that are fun and easy to make and tasty to eat. The Gluten-Free Recipe Exchange is an opportunity to share those great recipes and learn from others. Everyone who is interested in learning more about gluten-free eating is encouraged to attend. 

This program is free and open to all. For more information, please (withheld for archive) or visit www.pldl.org.  

 

Young Adults Book Club at PLDL –

Chris at the Portage Library announced the start of another book group for young adults – unfortunately I did not get the announcement out before the first meeting (which was held this past Monday). However, I encourage you to contact Chris and join-in on the future meetings: 

 

The Portage Lake District Library invites students to join its Young Adult Book Group for teens. Participants will meet at the library on the second Monday of each month and possibly more often if there is interest. Students will choose what they will read, and the selection will include books, poems, magazines, and newspapers.  

 

This program is free, no registration is required, and it is open to all area high school students. For more information, please call the library at 482-4570.

 

3^rd Annual Italian Hall Luminary Lighting –

On December 24th, 2010, the CLK Rotary will once again be lighting 73 luminaries, one for each person who died in the 1913 Christmas Eve tragedy at the Italian Hall in Calumet. Luminaries will be placed out at the Italian Hall Park on the afternoon of December 24th and removed on Christmas Day.

 

Finlandia's Pool Closed -

As many of you heard – Finlandia has closed its pool until further notice. Right now, Finlandia's on winter break so we will not have any new information for a couple weeks. Here's what Finlandia's website has to say:

http://www.finlandia.edu/12-13-10-finlandia-swimming-pool-closed-for-repairs.html

 

Spring Community Programs Registration at SDC -

Registration for the first spring session of Community Programs will begin tomorrow, Wednesday, December 15, at 8:00am. You may register online at http://www.communityprograms.mtu.edu, by calling the SDC Ticket Office at 487-2073 or in person at the SDC Ticket Office. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

--

~Paula (withheld for archive)

 

MTU Learn to Skate -

Michigan Tech Learn to Skate invites you and your family to come celebrate National Skating Month Saturday, January 8th, from 5:00-8:00pm at the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena. This event is FREE, but we do ask you to preregister by January 5th. For more details, please see the attached flyer.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Jada (withheld for archive).

 

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=17g47wlmYQ5drZN_9JmNtxNAWK4XnrM-uiI5VwwhhhE5ePhac67Zw2fise87A&hl=en&authkey=CLXRn6cI

 

 

YMCA Killer Whales Swim Team –

We hope your swimmers are interested in this fun 8 week session! We have an awesome team and hope the great energy can continue throughout the long winter months!

See the link for the flyer for Killer Whales Session 2.  New this session we are trying a "Try the Team"  Week.  If you have friends who have thought about KW but have wanted to try it before making the commitment of a full session, pass the flyer on to them.

We will be getting the flyers, posters, e-mails, and newspaper articles out this week, but the best marketing is word of mouth so please feel free to pass on the flyer to potentially interested swim families.

Thanks!
Tracie, Crystal and Sherry - KW Publicity Committee

 

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College Night at Finlandia University

Mark your 2011 calendars:  College Night will be held from 600-800 PM at the Finnish American Heritage Center at Finlandia University on Wednesday, January 26^, 2011.

 

 We welcome you and other high school students and families to our campus to talk with professors about academic programs, financial aid, and admissions. It's also a great time to inquire about enrolling your student (or yourself) in just one class!

 

I hope you can make it to this special event.

 

Lynn

Coordinator of Admissions Programs

Finlandia University

www.finlandia.edu

601 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI 49930

(withheld for archive)

 

SHARE Discount Groceries –

Looking for a way to cut down on your grocery bill? This is a nonprofit organization that uses group buying power to help families purchase nutritious food at cheaper prices. Current pick-up locations are at the Upper Peninsula Health Department in Hancock, the VFW in L'Anse, the Mass City Community Center and the United Methodist Church in Ontonagon.

 

Check out this link for more information: http://www.sharewi.org/

 

Orders due by January 4^th.

 

Christmas Sales to Support CCHE –

Remember – if you plan on buying books, software, movies, video games or other presents online – please consider purchasing your items through CCHE's website or blog! It doesn't cost you anything extra – so if you already planned on buying online – why not help out a local homeschooling organization?

 

So, for the next couple weeks there will be an advertisement for Amazon.com on these sites (this is the only time you'll see it).  You can click the advertisement to go to Amazon.com – then a portion of anything you buy will go to help support your local homeschooling community!

http://www.cchomeeducators.com

http://ccheupdates.blogspot.com

http://cchearticles.blogspot.com

 

This promotion is in addition to our Amazon.com storefront that only sells homeschool related books/items. Throughout the year – if there is a homeschool item you'd like to see in our store or some curriculum you plan on buying – just email ccheupdates@gmail.com and we can add it. Then those purchases will also help support CCHE and the greater homeschool community!

 

Thank you!

 

Mid-Winter Conference 2011 (Hudsonville, MI) -

With Christmas just around the corner, now is the time to make your plans to join us at Mid-Winter Conference 2011.
January 28 and 29 will provide you with a special time of refreshment that you do not want to miss as we head towards the upcoming winter months.
Consider making Mid-Winter Conference a gift to your spouse this Christmas – one or two nights spent away together while enjoying all Mid-Winter Conference has to offer is a perfect Christmas gift and it will come just when it is needed the most – the middle of the upcoming Michigan winter!

Join us in welcoming some of our tried and true vendors like – Books Bloom, Nature's Workshop, Lifetime Books and Miller Pads and Papers. Bringing new ideas and products to Mid-Winter will be Cornerstone Curriculum and YWAM Publishing- along with keynote speakers David Quine and Carol Barnier!

Pre-registration is ongoing but these prices will end on January 14.
Check out our website for all the details – hotel, speaker information, you can even register online and pay securely using PayPal!
Go to www.midwinterconference.org

We look forward to seeing YOU at Mid-Winter Conference 2011!

http://MidWinterConference.org/

 

Items to Remember:

 

Vote for Copper Country Humane Society – help them win a $2,000 grant. Just visit: http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/shelterchallenge.faces?siteId=3

 

Vote for Copper Harbor Ambulance Barn – help them win a $250,000 grant for a building to house an ambulance in Copper Harbor. For more details visit: http://www.refresheverything.com/copperharborambulancebarn?utm_source=em

 

 

Happy Holidays to everyone from Copper Country Home Educators!

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Remember if you miss or lose a CCHE Updates email you can view an archive of our Updates on our home website and on: http://ccheupdates.blogspot.com

CCHE does not pass on emails/addresses/names from any of our mailing lists (electronic or snail mail) to any other groups, organizations or individuals.

Redwyn's Dunes Nature Sanctuary, Old Fashioned Christmas, 2nd Sunday Folk Dance, CCHE Fundraising, Discover Isle Royale, Holiday Wishes, Great Start Collaboration, Parent to Parent Support Meeting, Spring Community Programs Registration, etc.

Archive Notice:

This is an archived version of the emailed newsletter: "Updates!" All contact info has been deleted for privacy sake. If you need information on any of the events/items posted on this blog please email ccheupdates@gmail.com for further information.

 

Michigan Nature Association's Redwyn's Dunes Nature Sanctuary –

1-3 pm, Sunday, Dec. 12.   Snowshoe hike at Redwyn's Dunes Nature

Sanctuary (about 1 mile roundtrip)

These spectacular rolling dunes are populated and stabilized by wind-contorted red pines, aspen, white pine, and hardwoods.  Wear snowshoes or X-country skis (ungroomed trail). Bring snacks & water; be prepared for cold and wind (just in case!) This is a great "beginning" showshoe hike and great for families!

 

Driving Directions: Meet at trailhead. To reach Redwyn's Dunes, follow M-26 about 3.5 miles north of Eagle River or 4 miles south of Eagle Harbor.  The sanctuary is across from Great Sand Bay and has a large sign marking the entrance. Be sure to park safely along M-26.

 

Stewards Phil and Joan will lead the hike.

 

Old Fashioned Christmas – Chassell

Enjoy a real old fashioned Christmas in Chassell with band concerts, horse-drawn sleigh rides, a "Home for the Holidays' tour, a special exhibit at the Chassell Heritage Center, a community tree and so much more. Saturday December 11^th at the Chassell Heritage Museum (in the old Elementary School on Second Street) - Santa and Mrs Claus will be visiting from 11am to 2pm.

 

Second Sunday Folk Dance -

The Second Sunday Folk Dance Series presents Red Tail Ring on Sunday, December 12.  The concert begins at 4:00 PM CT with White Water providing a short opening set.  Red Tail Ring will then perform the featured concert. After the concert portion of the evening, snacks and beverages will be available (at no charge) and the dance begins with The Front Parlor Dance Band playing tunes and Bette Premo providing dance instruction and calling (always easy and gently taught). The last song of the evening ends at 7PM CT.

Laurel Premo and Michael Beauchamp form the music project known as "Red Tail Ring."  The duo draws from Appalachian old-time and folk music and creates new arrangements and compositions with great harmony and instrumental work by both musicians. Red Tail Ring has been busy with fall performances in Maine, Vermont, New York, West Virginia, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan. In a recent review of Red Tail Ring's 2010 released five-song EP (August Roads), a New York-based blog ("onesweetsong.blogspot.com") reported "the project is so dead on in execution that if not for the high recording quality, you might wonder if Michael and Laurel were singing to us directly from some remote Appalachian hill in the 1930s." Red Tail Ring is currently working on two full-length albums, one of which will feature original tracks, and the other traditional folk songs, both set to launch in spring 2011. Visit Red Tail Ring's website at: www.redtailring.com.

Between 1:00 and 3:00 PM CT, Bob Arthur will lead an Old-time Music Jam Session at the Dining Hall.  Bring an instrument and play along.  There is NO CHARGE for the Jam Session.

Admission the Second Sunday Folk Dance event is $7/adult and children under 15 are free. The Fortune Lake Lutheran Camp is located between Iron River and Crystal Falls (in Iron County, Michigan), 2 miles west of Crystal Falls on US-2.  Turn south on Bible Camp Road and drive for less than a quarter mile.  Turn right on Fortune Lake Camp Road and just drive a short distance.  For more information about the folk event check out the website at:  http://www.white-water-associates.com/second.htm or call 906-822-7889.

The remaining line-up of musicians for the Second Sunday season includes Bryan Bowers (January), LJ Booth (February), Stas and Misha (March), and Anne Hills (April).

See you on Sunday.

-Dean and Bette

Dean (withheld for archive)

 

Christmas Sales to Support CCHE –

Remember – if you plan on buying books, software, movies, video games or other presents online – please consider purchasing your items through CCHE's website or blog! It doesn't cost you anything extra – so if you already planned on buying online – why not help out a local homeschooling organization?

Someone asked me how the sales benefit CCHE. CCHE receives a portion of each sale. That money will go to continue paying for our post office box, the subscription for the magazine at the library and for web hosting. Hopefully, we'll also be able to expand services (including that monthly parents-night-out, resources for the new to homeschooling and other services that homeschoolers in the area have asked for).

So, for the next couple weeks there will be an advertisement for Amazon.com on these sites (this is the only time you'll see it).  You can click the advertisement to go to Amazon.com – then a portion of anything you buy will go to help support your local homeschooling community!

http://www.cchomeeducators.com

http://ccheupdates.blogspot.com

http://cchearticles.blogspot.com

 

This promotion is in addition to our Amazon.com storefront that only sells homeschool related books/items. Throughout the year – if there is a homeschool item you'd like to see in our store or some curriculum you plan on buying – just email ccheupdates@gmail.com and we can add it. Then those purchases will also help support CCHE and the greater homeschool community!

 

Thank you!

 

Discover Isle Royale at PLDL –

 

The Portage Lake District Library will host "Discover Isle Royale," a series of monthly programs that are sponsored by the Isle Royale Institute and Isle Royale National Park. 

 

On Tuesday, December 14, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Dr. John Vucetich will present "Of Moose and Wolves." Dr. Vucetich will show slides taken on Isle Royale, which is home to the world's longest-running study of a predator and its prey, and share the knowledge and understanding gained from years of studying the relationship between moose and wolves. Participants will also be able to see and touch bones and other items found on the island. 

 

Dr. Vucetich is an Assistant Professor of wildlife ecology at Michigan Tech University. His interests include population biology, environmental ethics, and the ecology of wolves and moose. He has worked on Isle Royale for nearly 20 years and has been co-leading the Isle Royale wolf-moose project since 2000. 

 

Library presentations are free and everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.pldl.org.

Holiday Wishes from Finlandia –

To all of you and your beautiful families.

 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May it be a year of great blessings for your family and our communities. May you enjoy the gifts of the season that require no wrapping, ribbons, or bows. I look forward to traditions, making new ones, and spending some extended time with my two young children.

 

It is a pleasure to know many of you and learn more as we look forward to a new year.

 

Joyeux Noel.

 

Merry Christmas, everyone.

 

Peace.

 

Lynn

Coordinator of Admissions Programs

Finlandia University

www.finlandia.edu

(withheld for archive)

 

Great Start Collaboration – Finlandia

 

Dear Home School Educators and Parents,

 

I work at Finlandia and also am encouraged to play a part in the greater community. Service is one of Finlandia's core values and it is so fun to give back, to learn more, and to find out what I can do to help.

 

I have been a part of the GSC (Great Start Collaborative) as a parent representative on the great GSC board and also a member of the Parent Collaborative. It is a wonderful way to brainstorm together what we need to do to improve our local area for young families. It takes a village and that is our philosophy throughout our work together.

 

I am inviting you to our website at http://ccgreatstart.org/collaborative-about.php to explore it as we develop it and would invite your comments about it and what could be added to make it more valuable to you.

 

You can also look up Great Start Collaborative – Copper Country and find the organization on Facebook.

 

As always, I invite your input either about Finlandia and the collaborative's efforts to improve services for children age 0-6 years of age and their families.

 

Thank you for your continued insights and perspective as we work together to make lasting change and improvements.

 

Lynn

Coordinator of Admissions Programs

Finlandia University

www.finlandia.edu

(withheld for archive)

 

Parent to Parent Support Meeting –

Support group meeting for parents of neurodiverse (and other special needs) children – December 15^th 6 to 8pm at the BHK Building. More information: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0BzP0X6UxTxj0ZmZjOWRkMGYtN2EyYi00Mzc0LWFjNzEtZTNkZjdjNTM4MWI0&hl=en&authkey=CL_2uJsC

 

Spring Community Programs Registration at SDC.

Registration for the first spring session of Community Programs will begin Wednesday, December 15th, at 8:00 am. You may register for programs online at http://www.communityprograms.mtu.edu/, by calling the SDC Ticket Office at 487-2073 or in person at the SDC Ticket Office. If you are taking advantage of any discounts such as TechFit, SDC Membership, or sibling discounts, you will need to complete registration at the SDC Ticket Office. The current brochure can be found online at: 

 

http://www.sportsrec.mtu.edu/images/stories/Comm_Prog/pdf/cpspring2011session1.pdf

 

In our continuing effort to offer the best service and value, we would appreciate your opinion of the program(s) you or your child participated in during the past session. The information that emerges from your comments and suggestions will assist in identifying both positives and negatives in each program. As a result, we will strive to make adjustments to provide the best experience for you and your family.

Please take a moment to fill out our on-line survey at:

 

https://www.aux.mtu.edu/survey/public/survey.php?name=Community_Programs_2010.

 

Feel free to make any additional comments that may be helpful in evaluating the program(s). If you would like to see a particular program or activity added, please let me know.

 

I may be contacted at (withheld for archive) if you have questions or concerns that need to be addressed personally.

 

Sincerely,
Kevin

Manager
Camps, Recreation & Community Programs

Finnish & Jewish - Finlandia University Gallery

 

December 2 to January 14, 2011

Opening Reception: Thursday, December 2nd, 7:00-8:30 p.m

Artist Lecture beginning at 7:15 pm

Dina Kantor: Finnish and Jewish

How does Judaism survive in a country where there are only two synagogues? In a nation of 5.3 million people, how do 1,500 Jews maintain their cultural identity? Artist Dina Kantor explores these questions in a series of photographs documenting the lives, work and religious traditions of the small Jewish community in Finland.  Kantor's photographs investigate the construction of identity and community in our increasingly complex and multi-cultural world.

Carrie

Gallery Director

Finlandia University Gallery

(withheld for archive)

 

Items to Remember:

Open Swim at Finlandia University – Finlandia is closed over the holiday break (Dec 10^th – Jan 8^th)

 

Home School Chess Club – Meets at Bethany Baptist Church in Dollar Bay every 2^nd and 4^th Friday. Next meeting: Friday December 10^th  at 3:00pm

 

Vote for Copper Country Humane Society – help them win a $2,000 grant. Just visit: http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/shelterchallenge.faces?siteId=3

 

Vote for Copper Harbor Ambulance Barn – help them win a $250,000 grant for a building to house an ambulance in Copper Harbor. For more details visit: http://www.refresheverything.com/copperharborambulancebarn?utm_source=em

 

Community Comments/Questions:

Holiday Vacation Schedule for Local Schools:

Most Public Schools- December 24^th – January 3^rd.

Finlandia: December 10^th – January 8^th

Michigan Technological University: December 17^th – January 10^th

 

From Val (Updates Coordinator):

I want to apologize for any events I may have missed. My life has been somewhat hectic of late and the "Updates!" had to be put on the back burner. Hopefully, once the new year has begun – things will quiet down some for me and I'll be able to put more time in on CCHE stuff.

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Remember if you miss or lose a CCHE Updates email you can view an archive of our Updates on our home website and on: http://ccheupdates.blogspot.com

CCHE does not pass on emails/addresses/names from any of our mailing lists (electronic or snail mail) to any other groups, organizations or individuals.

CCHE Adopt-A-Highway, Carnegie Museum Gingerbread Events, CCHE Amazon Fundraiser, PLDL Events, Essay Contest, Finnish & Jewish, Items to Remember, Community News, etc.

Archive Notice:

This is an archived version of the emailed newsletter: "Updates!" All contact info has been deleted for privacy sake. If you need information on any of the events/items posted on this blog please email ccheupdates@gmail.com for further information.

 

CCHE Adopt-A-Highway -

Sara (withheld for archive) posted this on Facebook:

"Would you like your children/families to volunteer in the community? Well, I'd like your help. I would like our group to "Adopt a Highway". Visit the link below for more information, then let me know if you're interested." With the Following Link:

"http://www.michigan.gov/mdot/0,1607,7-151-9621_11041_14408-29047--,00.html Michigan Department of Transportation - Adopt-A-Highway is a Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) program designed to help keep the state's highway roadsides clean and attractive. Participants adopt both sides of a section of state highway roadside to clean up over a two-year period..."

To respond either visit the CCHE Facebook Group page at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=352919601518 or email me at ccheupdates@gmail.com and I'll pass along the message.

 

Carnegie Museum Gingerbread Events –

Coincidental to our first big snowfall of the 2010 holiday season, we have unpacked our Edible Playhouse for the Fourth Annual Gingerbread Village display!  We invite the public to create gingerbread buildings to add to our display.  This year, all new creations will be awarded a prize in one of many different categories including "most accurate reproduction of a local landmark building", "most different types of candy used", "most colorful house", "tallest building", etc.  Also, to complement our current Bridge Exhibit, we will have special prize categories for bridges.  Can you build a swing bridge out of pretzels and gumdrops??

Don't want to work alone?  Come to one of our Gingerbread Building Workshops - Saturday, November 27, noon to 4:00, Tuesday, November 30,    3:30 – 7:00, and Thursday, December 1, noon to 5:00 - and help with the annual repair and maintenance of our playhouse.  Or bring a kit to work on in the company of others.  We will have some frosting "glue", and bits of candy and pretzels etc.  All abilities and ages are encouraged!! (But children must be accompanied by an adult!)

As part of the Downtown Houghton Christmas festivities,  Santa will visit the Museum Saturday, December 4, and on Thursday, December 16^th, from 3:30 – 6:00 p.m we will hold our Annual Holiday Open House.  We will have snacks, hot chocolate, and the completed gingerbread houses on display including our walk-through playhouse.  At 4:00 p.m. Chris Alquist, Portage Lake District Librarian, will read stories and at 5:00 p.m. members of the Copper Country Suzuki Association will perform a small concert.

 

So, put on an apron and start baking, or whip up a batch of frosting!!  Prize judging will be during our Holiday Open House, December 16, so all entries must be brought to the museum by 7 pm, Tuesday, December 14.    Donations of candy, cookies, pretzels etc. to cover our gingerbread playhouse or to share with others are always welcomed!  Please drop them off during any of our open hours.  For more information, including a good recipe for the "glue", please contact us at history@cityofhoughton.com or 482-7140.

 

Even if you are unable to make a "house" for us this year, we hope that you will stop by to view the exhibit – perhaps you will be inspired for next year! 

With thanks and best wishes for a happy holiday season,

Elise Nelson, Carnegie Museum

Regular Hours:  Tues. 12 – 7     Thurs. 12 – 5     Sat. 12 – 4                    

Closed:  Sat., December 25 and Sat., January 1. 

Also currently showing:  "Senter of the Copper Country – The Story of the Atlas Powder Company" and "The Golden Anniversary of the Portage Lift Bridge".

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Elise (withheld for archive)  

Carnegie Museum (history@cityofhoughton.com)
On the corner of Huron & Montezuma
Houghton, MI 

 

Christmas Sales to Support CCHE –

Remember – if you plan on buying books, software, movies, video games or other presents online – please consider purchasing your items through CCHE's website or blog! For the next couple weeks there will be an advertisement for Amazon.com on these sites (this is the only time you'll see it).  You can click the advertisement to go to Amazon.com – then a portion of anything you buy will go to help support your local homeschooling community!

http://www.cchomeeducators.com

http://ccheupdates.blogspot.com

http://cchearticles.blogspot.com

 

This promotion is in addition to our Amazon.com storefront that only sells homeschool related books/items. Throughout the year – if there is a homeschool item you'd like to see in our store or some curriculum you plan on buying – just email ccheupdates@gmail.com and we can add it. Then those purchases will also help support CCHE and the greater homeschool community!

 

Thank you!

 

Wellness Series at PLDL –

The Portage Lake District Library will host its monthly program in the natural health and wellness series on Thursday, December 9, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. 

Health advocate Julia St. Martin will discuss household and environmental toxins in her presentation "If You Knew It Was Poison, Would You Still Buy It?" She will discuss the connections scientists and doctors are discovering between products we are surrounded by each day and chronic illnesses such as asthma, cancer, allergies, birth defects, and many other problems. Participants will learn about the dangers of chemicals such as quaternium-15 and formaldehyde, which products these and other toxins are found in, how the body absorbs poisonous substances, and what people can do to eliminate many of these chemical toxins from their homes.  

St. Martin began her work years ago in an effort to rid herself of constant headaches and her desire to use alternative remedies. Through research into their causes she discovered that many products that are commonly found in households are caustic to the immune system and make our body an easy target for ailments. She shares what she has learned and encourages people to be proactive when it comes to their own health. 

All library programs are free and open to all. For more information, please visit www.pldl.org.

Mushing in the UP at PLDL –

The Portage Lake District Library invites everyone to think snow for a dogsledding program on Wednesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m. with longtime musher Tom Bauer.  

In "Mushing in the U.P.: A Family Experience," Bauer will describe the history of dogsledding and introduce members of his immediate mushing family, including a couple of their dogs. He will present a slide show that portrays a year in the somewhat unusual lifestyle of a musher, and also show several mushing related websites. Participants will learn about local sled dog races and events including Beargrease, the UP 200, and Copper Dog as well as the Iditarod. They will also have an opportunity to handle dogsledding equipment and racing gear. If there is enough snow, Bauer will give dog sled rides or demonstrate skijouring or boardjouring. 

Bauer has been training and racing dogs for over 20 years and participates in numerous races. He placed in the top 10 of the first UP 200 race in 1990 and is planning to run the Iditarod in 2012. He owns Otter River Sled Dog Training Center and Wilderness Adventures and offers rides, tours, group events, and year round wilderness camping with sled dogs. He is a strong supporter of youth who want to learn mushing skills and participate in sled dog races and events. 

All library programs are free and everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.pldl.org.  

Making Sense of Retirement at PLDL –

The Portage Lake District Library is hosting an educational seminar that will help participants make informed decisions about their own retirement. 

Bob Nelson, Edward Jones Financial Adviser of Houghton, will present "Making Sense of Retirement" on Thursday, December 2, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.  

Starting with the premise that if you don't save for your retirement, no one else will, participants will learn the five basic questions they should ask themselves to prepare for retirement. They will also learn about options they can use now to save for retirement and discover how time can help or hurt their retirement goals. 

"About 77% of Americans ages 50 to 65 have saved less than $37,000 for retirement, according to the U.S. Census Bureau statistics," Nelson said. "However, 47% of Americans ages 50 to 65 will depend on personal retirement plans as their largest source of income." 

This program is free and will include time for questions and answers. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call the library at 482-4570.

Piano for Sale –

Upright piano in good working order for $75. May need tuning. Email ccheupdates@gmail.com for more information, if interested.

 

2011 Caring Essay Contest

Dear homeschooling families,
Your fourth grade students are invited to participate in a nationwide essay and artwork contest. The theme is "Caring." Details are described here (three different forms/information sheets):

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=1Cyy8gwkuvYOlUCG_oXGC5Y8ea3ACCvTcTlRIN1V5TftFGaJWZBoe8WEnJy15&hl=en&authkey=CJqxge4H

 

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=1zaNglvCEt65sNRUgAZ202ADCg3eROwzgtI2NawLbZL1hK67ZUFsKXS6BD1jo&hl=en&authkey=CJbvzJcK

 

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=1HNqo27MJr9Xj7thMUHgVubk6BJ-2I_WH5Ybt3EXIpExnNA8N6p58Gx509Zql&hl=en&authkey=COemg98H

 

If you have questions, you may ask me via email or by phone or call Judy Albee, the contest coordinator.
 
Thank you!
Chris Alquist www.pldl.org

 

Finnish & Jewish - Finlandia University Gallery

December 2 to January 14, 2011

Opening Reception: Thursday, December 2nd, 7:00-8:30 p.m

Artist Lecture beginning at 7:15 pm

Dina Kantor: Finnish and Jewish

How does Judaism survive in a country where there are only two synagogues? In a nation of 5.3 million people, how do 1,500 Jews maintain their cultural identity? Artist Dina Kantor explores these questions in a series of photographs documenting the lives, work and religious traditions of the small Jewish community in Finland.  Kantor's photographs investigate the construction of identity and community in our increasingly complex and multi-cultural world.

Carrie

Gallery Director

Finlandia University Gallery

601 Quincy Street

Hancock, MI  49930

(withheld for archive)  

 

Items to Remember:

Open Swim at Finlandia University – every Thursday, 1-2pm ($2 per a person; $6 for a family, with possible gym time afterwards until 2:30). Parents can swim too or enjoy some time chatting with other adults. This is an excellent way to get to know other homeschoolers while giving the kids some exercise and group activities! Remember that in order to participate in the Open Gym the child must wear clean gym shoes or socks. Per Finlandia's rules – bare feet are not permitted.

 

Home School Chess Club – Meets at Bethany Baptist Church in Dollar Bay every 2^nd and 4^th Friday. Next meeting: Friday December 10^th  at 3:00pm

 

Gymnastics – Meets at 3:30 on Mondays at the old Catholic School in Lake Linden. For more information contact ccheupdate@gmail.com or Judy (withheld for archive)  

 

Vote for Copper Country Humane Society – help them win a $2,000 grant. Just visit: http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/shelterchallenge.faces?siteId=3

 

Vote for Copper Harbor Ambulance Barn – help them win a $250,000 grant for a building to house an ambulance in Copper Harbor. For more details visit: http://www.refresheverything.com/copperharborambulancebarn?utm_source=em

 

Community Comments/Questions:

Latha's father has passed away after an extended illness. She was able to see him before he passed away and will be in India for the next month. Prayers for Latha and her family would be appreciated.

 

From Val (Updates Coordinator):

Thank you for those of you that kept my daughter in your thoughts and prayers. The surgery was a success and we ever made it home for Thanksgiving! She is now mending and everything seems to be moving along at a fast pace. Thank you.

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http://www.cchomeeducators.com/
Remember if you miss or lose a CCHE Updates email you can view an archive of our Updates on our home website and on: http://ccheupdates.blogspot.com

CCHE does not pass on emails/addresses/names from any of our mailing lists (electronic or snail mail) to any other groups, organizations or individuals.