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This is an archived version of the emailed newsletter: "Updates!"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 Looking for Articles –
CCHE is still looking for articles to post on our other blog site: http://cchearticles.blogspot.com it is quite possible that if we get enough we may even make a print anthology out of them. However, if we do not have people interested in posting to this blog – we will be deleting the blog. Please contact me at ccheupates@gmail.com prior to March 31st if you plan on sending in an article for the blog. If I do not receive any emails of interest by then, we will assume that this is not a service that the community is interested in.
CCHE Monthly Parent's Night Out –
CCHE will begin hosting monthly Parent's Night Out meetings starting with March. This is a great time for homeschooling families to meet and discuss current homeschooling topics. To enable us to schedule a date that works for most people we are trying a scheduling web site called doodle.com. Just follow
the link below and mark the dates that you would be able to attend. Your full name is not needed when you submit your information but it does allow others to see who else might be attending. The meeting time will be in the evening around 6pm. We are currently looking for a location that would allow children to be included as well. The poll will be open until Feb. 25th. We will post the results on updates with details including the location.
The link to the poll is:
http://doodle.com/cd79rzhrpvfu2t7h
Please feel free to share this link with anyone who might be interested in attending.
Chess Club
From Sharon: We are canceling the homeschool chess meetings on March 25 and April 8 due to the 4H sponsoring chess with the MTU Chess Club during those weeks. This is an opportunity to learn some new skills and play different people. My kids attended last year. It was organized well, and they enjoyed it. All ages can attend.
Contact Sharon (withheld for archive) or Judy (withheld for archive) with any questions.
March 19 &26, April 9 &16, CHESS with the MTU Chess Club, MTU Mub. Rooms to be determined. Cost free for members, and $10 membership fee for non-members. Scholarships are available. Call (withheld for archive) to register.
Community Programs at MTU
Registration for the second spring session of Community Programs will begin Wednesday, February 23rd, at 8:00 am. You may register for programs on-line at http://www.communityprograms.mtu.edu/, over the phone by calling 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 MUST register at the SDC Ticket Office. The current brochure can be found online at http://www.sportsrec.mtu.edu/images/stories/Comm_Prog/pdf/cpspring2011session2.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_2011. 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
Youth Tennis Lessons at MTU
Just a reminder that Youth Tennis lessons begin March 5. If interested, call Gates Tennis Center at 487-2774 for more information.
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~Paula A. Olson~
Office Assistant 4
Athletics & Recreation
Michigan Technological University
Room 142 Student Development Complex
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton MI 49931
(withheld for archive)
Meet Finlandia Day
Hello Homeschool Parents & Families,
Meet Finlandia Day is coming up on Friday, April 1st.
Parents, families, and prospective students of all ages are invited to meet faculty, learn about financial aid, attend a class session, and have lunch with us at Finlandia University.
We also always welcome those of you who might be looking for a dual-placement for your home school scholar.
For more information or to RSVP, call us at 877-202-5491 or 906/487-7208.
And, a side note: Finlandia University will be represented once again at the INCH Convention in Lansing, MI. Although we made an application for MACHE in MN, due to the overwhelming response from colleges, we were asked to re-apply for the opportunity to be included in the 2012 conference. If you are planning to attend either one, I hope it's a valuable time for you and your family. If you are in Lansing, make sure to find Finlandia University and stop and share a story about your experience.
Thank you.
Lynn
Lynn M. Barrette
Office of Admissions
Finlandia University
601 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI 49930
(withheld for archive)
Host Families Wanted
Cultural Homestay International is looking for volunteers who are interested in possibly hosting an exchange student for the 11/12 school year. We have students 15-18 years old from around the world that will be arriving in late August for 5 or 10 months. We need host families for these students. We have students interested in a variety of activities including all kinds of sports, scouts, youth groups, piano, art, dance music, reading, math/science, skiing, baseball, soccer, volleyball, hiking/camping, basketball, choir, band, drawing and painting.
Without host families, we would not be able to help these students achieve their American Dream! Host families need only to provide a bed for the student and meals at home. Students can share a room with another kid. All other expenses are the student's responsibility. Host Families can consist of all make-ups such as single parent families, singles, couples with no kids, retirees, empty nesters, etc. These students make great mentors to younger children as well.
Host Families provide the following to host a student:
- A bed for the student (students can share a room)
- Meals at home
- Loving, caring, environment for the student
Students come with the following:
- Ability to speak English at a high school level
- Complete Health Insurance
- Spending money for anything they need including hygiene items, school supplies, clothes, long distance phone calls, etc)
- Open mind about their American experience
We have students from all over the world including: Australia. Brazil, Italy, Denmark, Japan, Mongolia, Spain, France, Germany, Turkey, Thailand, Colombia, Korea, Slovakia, China, Taiwan, Belgium, Mexico, and many more.
Your help is greatly appreciated, as we have several students to place with good host families! Exchange students can be a positive influence on your family, school, and community!
If you are interested and would like more information, please contact me as soon as possible so that we can give the exciting news to the student that their American dream is going to come true!
We are also looking for a few local coordinators as well. This is a paid, flexible part time position. Visit our website for details and to apply. www.chinet.org/ayp
Sincerely,
Lisa Cabadas
Area Administrator- Michigan
Cultural Homestay International (CHI), a non-profit organization
(withheld for archive)
www.chinet.org/ayp
Second Saturday Folk Dancing
Admission to the SSFD 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 (withheld for archive).
The remaining line-up of musicians for the Second Sunday season includes Stas and Misha (March) and Anne Hills (April).
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!! – White Water (Dean & Bette Premo along with Emma, Carrie, and Susan Dlutkowski) will perform for a Finnish Dance on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at the historic Brownstone Hall at 46925 Huron Street in Atlantic Mine. The dance will be a fundraiser for the Pine Mountain Music Festival (PMMF) New World Premiere performances of its new opera "Rockland." The event will be from 7:00 to 9:30 PM-ET and feature the rich dance music of composer Konsta Jylhä.
-Dean
Dean Premo, Ph.D., President
White Water Associates, Inc.
429 River Lane, P.O. Box 27
Amasa, Michigan 49903
(withheld for archive)
Web: http://www.white-water-associates.com
Friends of the Library Tea
The Friends of the Portage Lake District Library will host an English Tea on Saturday, February 19, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the library's community room.
Everyone is invited to enjoy tea, sweets and savories and learn about upcoming events that the Friends of the Library have planned. People interested in joining the group are welcome to do this during the event.
For more information, please visit www.pldl.org.
Library Closed –
Please note that the library will be closed on Monday, February 21, but it will open at 6:00 p.m. for the Gluten-Free Recipe Exchange program that will be held from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Thank you.
Chris Alquist
Community Programs Director
Portage Lake District Library
58 Huron St.
Houghton, MI 49931
(withheld for archive).
www.pldl.org
Gluten-Free Recipe Exchange –
Regular meetings of the Gluten-Free Recipe Exchange are held on the 3rd Monday of each month from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Portage Lake District Library. The next meeting will be February 21, and everyone is invited to participate.
Each month will feature a different type of food, and February's meeting will focus on gluten-free cakes. Participants are welcome to bring their favorite gluten-free cake 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 call a member of the group at (withheld for archive) visit www.pldl.org.
PLDL "Discover Isle Royale" –
The Portage Lake District Library continues to host "Discover Isle Royale," a series of monthly programs that are sponsored by the Isle Royale Institute and Isle Royale National Park.
On Wednesday, February 23, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Seth DePasqual will present "Drilling for Hope: Exploration, Technology and the End of Copper Mining on Isle Royale." Depasqual will take participants on a visual journey into Isle Royale's past to investigate the final attempts to extract mineral riches from this remote island. He will also describe how starting at least 4000 years ago, people made the difficult passage to Isle Royale in search of copper.
Depasqual is the Cultural Resources Manager for Isle Royale National Park. Formally trained as an archaeologist, he has studied the past in locations across America and Norway. Citing the island's rich inventory of prehistoric and historic endeavors, he considers Isle Royale to be a dream medium for archaeological research.
Library programs are free and everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.pldl.org.
KFRC Kids Consignment Sale–
A consignment sale to benefit the KFRC Tree House Indoor Playground is being held at the Copper Country Mall on the weekend of April 8th – 9th. See the flier online at:
Keweenaw Krayons Annual Mardi Gras Celebration
Tickets on Sale for Keweenaw Krayons' 7th Annual Mardi Gras Festival
Mohawk, Michigan -- Tickets for Keweenaw Krayons' annual Mardi Gras fundraiser are on sale now at locations throughout the Keweenaw. Festival-goers can purchase tickets at the 5th & Elm Coffee House in both Calumet and Houghton; Nagamoon Gifts in Calumet; Morty's Fresh and Easy in Lake Linden; Mowhawk Superette of Mohawk; and the Mariner North of Copper Harbor.
Beginning Saturday, February 19, the Copper Country Community Arts Center in Hancock will sell tickets.
Tickets are also on sale at Horizon's School in Mohawk and Calumet Schools during normal school hours, as well as the Copper City Community Center from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
Advance tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids, and $15 at the door. Infants and toddlers who will not be eating do not need a ticket.
On March 8, 2011, Keweenaw Krayons will once again bring New Orleans soul to Horizons Alternative High School with this year's Mardi Gras Festival, an event that will combine music, food and art to raise money for three very worthy causes.
This year's event is a partnership between Keweenaw Krayons; Horizon's leadership program, S.T.A.R.S. (Success, Teamwork, Achievement, Recognition and Self-Esteem); and Lyanne Stemler, who is working to raise cancer awareness in honor of her late mother, artist Renee Stemler.
From 5:00 to 8:30 p.m., Horizons will be transformed into Mohawk's very own French quarter, complete with live blues and dancing. This year's event also features a costume contest, the winner of which will be chosen by popular support. All guests are encouraged to dress up and strut their stuff in the Mardi Gras parade for a chance to win a cash prize.
"We invite attendees to embrace the carnivale spirit with gusto this year!" said Mardi Gras organizer, Diana Langdon. "Wear a costume from home or put it together at our mask making, face painting, and costume shoppe. What a great way to chase away the midwinter blahs!"
Rather than a sit-down dinner, guests will get tokens that they can redeem for Cajun-style food, punch, sweets and treats. Kid-friendly offerings will be available, as well as gluten-free vegetarian options. Guests can take a leisurely stroll along the quaint vendor booths located throughout the French Quarter, then take their purchases to Louie's Cafe to dine in a cosy, ambient setting.
"We're trying something a little different this year," said event volunteer, Elise Matz. "We want people to feel free to walk around the school, socialize, listen to music and eat when they want to."
Guests can also use their tokens to play games, make masks and costumes, and participate in crafting activities. Stations will be set up where people can make mini parade floats, as well as bead jewelry and cards.
Reminder: Stossel in the Classroom Contest
Just a reminder that the deadline for submitting your students' essays for our "What's So Great About America" Essay Contest is coming up soon!
ESSAYS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY
11:59pm Pacific Time on FEBRUARY 28, 2011!
Have your students write a 500-1000 word essay, following their viewing of John Stossel's recent special (they can watch it on our web site), and SUBMIT THEIR ESSAYS on our web site to be eligible to WIN OVER 120 CASH PRIZES, plus an all-expense-paid trip to New York City to see a live taping of "STOSSEL" for 1st and 2nd place students, teachers, and an adult chaperone.
The Deadline is February 28th, So Don't Delay!
FOR COMPLETE CONTEST RULES, PRIZE DETAILS, AND SUBMISSION INFO, VISIT:
http://stosselintheclassroom.org/essaycontest.php
ESSAY TOPIC: What qualities make America a great nation? Are the criticisms of America discussed in the video valid? Does the video successfully counter these charges? Support your analysis with at least two examples from the video.
Stossel in the Classroom
is a project of The Center for Independent Thought
1112 River Oaks, Benton, AR 72019
Visit us online at http://stosselintheclassroom.org/
Items to Remember:
Monthly Parents' Night Out poll: http://doodle.com/cd79rzhrpvfu2t7h
Open Swim at Finlandia's Pool, 1-2pm on Thusdays ($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.
Drama Club - Tuesdays, 3-4(:30) at Bethany Baptist Church in Dollar Bay.
Gymnastics with Jeanie on Mondays at 2:30 (for young kids) and 3:30 for grade-schoolers.
Grand Marais WON!!!!!!!!!!– Thank you to anyone that took the time to vote.
http://wehearyouamerica.readersdigest.com/town.jsp?town=GRAND MARAIS&state=MI
From Val (Updates Coordinator):
Not much to say – just finally getting back on track. Thanks for all the support I've gotten from our community!
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http://www.cchomeeducators.com/
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