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This is an archived version of the emailed newsletter: "Updates!"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.
Understanding What CCHE & the "Updates!" are –
Sara (withheld for archive) and I discussed this at open swimming and came to the conclusion that explaining how the "Updates!" and CCHE work might be necessary, especially for those new to the group. CCHE very rarely actually organizes an event (except in the case of the Parents' Night Out, Open Swim, etc.). Instead we help parents share events through the "Updates!". Some of these events are from the community and some are ones that a parent has coordinated.
The "Updates!" and CCHE are a means to coordinate and collaborate only. So if there's something you want done – please step up and do it. For instance in the most recent "Updates!" there is an opportunity for the "History Smackdown" but someone has to step forward and volunteer to be the coach. If no one does, then we won't have a team. Anyone can step up to do it. Just email ccheupdates@gmail.com and we'll help get out the word for team members or whatever you need announced.
Other examples include the polls we conduct. Only 6 people responded to the poll about Parents' Night Out. We're going ahead and planning it, based on this info. However, if no one attends the Parents' Night, we'll assume it is not a service you want from CCHE. I also have recently been asking for articles for our article site http://cchearticles.blogspot.com if we do not receive some sort of feedback – this site will be eliminated at the end of this month because of lack of interest.
If you have any questions about how you can help or about the ways CCHE/"Updates!" work, please email ccheupdates@gmail.com.
Spring-R-Roo Gymnastics Correction
From Val – I received clarification from Jeannie and Autumn –
The spring gymnastics class schedule has changed. We did not get enough response for pre-school this time around and the Grade School classes are now from 2:50 pm - 3:50 pm due to having a trampoline and tumbling class added from 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm that some Cheer Leaders are currently coming to.
We have 4 weeks of classes left which can be prorated and We will offer classes again in the fall.
The Story Line Project Repeating for Emphasis and Clarity –
(From Amy (withheld for archive): If homeschool families are interested in being able to work on their projects at the PLDL, they could email by March 25th (withheld for archive) to express their interest and I can work w/ PLDL to set up some work sessions time. Sometimes things get accomplished easier when we set aside a special time and place to get things done.)
Dear Homeschooling Families,
The attachments to this email contain an in-depth explanation of an exciting opportunity for you and your children to participate in The Story Line Project, a public art project that will be seen by thousands of people. This project celebrates your ancestors and your family history. Many local children and families will participate, and this is a special invitation to homeschooling families to join in creating this remarkable artwork.
The Story Line Project is headed by local artist Mary Wright and coordinated by Carol Ekstrom. As you may recall, Mary is renowned for her large, community art projects. She did the Chairs Project, where dozens and dozens of chairs were painted in Finnish blue and white designs and displayed in a long stack up the entire length of the Quincy Mine Shaft. She did the Doors Project, where dozens of wooden doors featured portraits of local ancestors and were displayed along Quincy Street in Hancock. Mary also did the Mittens Project, where community members decorated huge mittens that were also lined up along the entire length of Quincy Street in Hancock. Mary Wright has done numerous other community art projects, and The Story Line Project is the latest of her endeavors.
Please take time to read the enclosed materials so you can learn about the scope of this project. There is much to be gained by participating in this work. You can visit the website at www.thestorylineproject.com
Participants will also be able to attend the performance of the opera, Rockland, next July. After this performance, all of the stories gathered from The Story Line Project will be archived and transferred to the website of the Keweenaw National Historic Park website, and will be available online for future generations to read.
The deadline for panel entries to arrive in Houghton is May 15, 2011. Extension of deadlines can be arranged.
If you cannot access these attachments, please let me know and I will mail copies to you, or you can pick them up at the library. I will also be happy to arrange work sessions in the library community room if you like. Let me know how I can help you in any way. I would also greatly appreciate knowing if you want to participate or not. Please send me an email letting me know your level of interest so I know what to plan for.
Thank you so much for taking time to read this and for your consideration in participating.
Best to you always,
Chris
Chris Alquist
(withheld for archive)
The following links will take you to the attachments:
A New Wave of Genealogists: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=1lw-_1LX0N8HFhrlfF6Sl2sEyjdfd4HzRRtcztRh2L78Xm3XRAKPzbCif7toG&hl=en&authkey=CLrP_PwD
Remembering the Chairs: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=1doBw3Kzpr3LRKG070xTFbPPVwBlRU0ZxEgdwkOt0NwnENKOlXdmiemu2xm9v&hl=en&authkey=COme3IsJ
Reminder from Val:
I will be gone for 1 week, starting tomorrow. Amy will be handling the "Updates!" during that time. This will be her first time doing it – so please be nice. :)
If you have any questions or concerns that do not involve an event to put into the "Updates!", please be patient and put something in the subject line such as "for Val" or "Question about _____". That way Amy knows which emails contain stuff for the "Updates!" and which don't. Thank you!
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