Updates for May 23rd, 2011

Copper Country Home Educators
"Updates!" by Val Juntunen	May 23rd, 2011
Archive Notice: This is an archived version of the emailed newsletter: "Updates!"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.   MTU Sports Camp REg. – NOW OPEN! Online registration for all 2011 Michigan Tech Summer Sports Camps is now available! When you click on the online registration link below, you will be redirected to a secure web site maintained by Michigan Tech University. You will need to create a login ID and password. Save this information for future use. (Each camp participant will need their own login.) Using your newly created login ID and password, log in to the system. You will then need to select an application type. Near the bottom left, all of the sports camps are listed. Click on the sport you wish to register for. From there, the application process is fairly simple to complete. If you do not wish to make payment online, you may still submit your application online and send in payment within 10 days. Please note that your registration will not be guaranteed until payment is received and processed. If you have difficulty registering, please contact Michigan Tech Sports Camps at 888-829-9688 or send an email to sportscamps@mtu.edu This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for assistance. Online registration link: https://www.banweb.mtu.edu/pls/owa/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon Sincerely, Paula Olson ~Paula A. Olson~ Office Assistant 4 Athletics & Recreation Michigan Technological University Student Development Complex Room 142 1400 Townsend Drive Houghton MI 49931 Ph. 906-487-2975 Fax 906-487-3607   TownHall Meeting – May 25th A Representative from United States Congressman Dan Benishek's office will be at the Portage Lake District Library in Houghton on Wednesday, May 25, from Noon – 1:30 p.m.  Residents who have questions, concerns, or problems with any Federal Agency are welcome to meet with the Representative. Only Federal issues will be addressed.  For more information, please call the Iron Mountain field office at 906-828-1581. last open swim – May 26th This Thursday, May 26th will be the last open swim at Finlandia for this school year. Would those interested in or planning on getting together at local beaches/parks through the summer please forward information to ccheupdates@gmail.com so the information can be made available to all area homeschoolers? Thanks!   lost & Found at Open Swim Lost and Found at Finlanda poolside. For about 3 to 4 weeks there has been two items not claimed pool side. Do they belong to anyone reading this? Swim trunks size 4T. Red with blue crabs. Woman's blue, black, and gray paisley collared shirt jacket, size XL. Adrienne (withheld for archive) to claim. I will be attending the year end get together (withheld for archive) on Tuesday and swimming at Finlandia on Thursday. 4th Thur. In History – May 26th Dairy farms were once a familiar sight in the Copper Country, but today there are very few. Join Dean Juntunen as he explores their history in Ontonagon County, sharing photos of the farms and stories of the farmers including photos of today's barns. This program will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 26th, in the Exhibit Building at the Houghton County Fairgrounds, located at 1500 Birch Street, in Hancock, Michigan. It is part of the Fourth Thursday in History program sponsored by Keweenaw National Historical Park. The Fourth Thursday in History series arranges public presentations on important aspects of Copper Country and regional history, including techniques for historic preservation. Presentations are scheduled in venues throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula, particularly at historic sites associated with specific topics. They are free and open to the public. For further information, including specific directions to this event, contact Keweenaw National Historical Park at 906/337-3168, or check the web at www.nps.gov/kewe. Part 3: Announcement of Upcoming Events FOURTH THURSDAY IN HISTORY June 23 Alfred Laakso's 1906 Rockland Rockland, MI July 28 Behind the Scenes at the Union Building Calumet, MI   PLDL Stamp Collecting – May 26th United States Postmaster Mel DeGroot will present "Philately: the Study and Art of Stamp Collecting" on Thursday, May 26, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Portage Lake District Library in Houghton.   Participants will learn how to start collecting stamps, understand the differences among various kinds of stamps, know how to safely remove stamps from envelopes, find out ways to preserve a stamp collection, and learn how to judge the condition of a stamp and tell what it is worth. There will be a display of stamps, the different kinds of books that they can be stored in, and other materials needed for successful stamp collecting. Handouts will also be available.   DeGroot is the Postmaster in Iron River, Michigan, and he invites everyone to find out how easy it is to start your own stamp collection without a big investment. His program is geared towards beginner and experienced stamp collectors as well as those who are curious about this fascinating hobby.  Library programs are free and open to all. For more information, please call the library at 482-4570 or visit www.pldl.org. Summer Classes – Starts May 31st Little Gem Theater Director/MTU PhD candidate Eric (withheld for archive) will be offering a variety of classes this summer at the Little Gem in Lake Linden.  Classes offered include Art I, Music (Violin, Voice, or Drum), Dramatic Arts (I & II), Geology of the Great Lakes, Northern Astronomy, Shakespeare for the Disinterested, Luke and Acts, and Movie Club.   Day and evening classes are available, and are geared toward a variety of ages.  Independent studies are also offered. Course prices range from $45-65 (plus materials fee if applicable) for each 6 or 8 week session.  For more information and/or registration form, call Eric (withheld for archive).   See the brochure for more information at: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=1XMwbHDbhfqyka435VAGZFBcZ3QlSGo7JWEK2N5gMudCjxk_uQixq9f3f7B_G&hl=en&authkey=CNCJxeAN Primitive Fire Starting – May 31st David Talaga, founder of the Houghton Primitive Skills and Wilderness Survival School, will teach children and adults fire making skills that include primitive, pre-modern, and modern methods on Tuesday, May 31, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Portage Lake District Library in Houghton.  Talaga will discuss primitive fire starting techniques using a hand drill, bow drill, fire plow, and pump drill and demonstrate how to make these tools. Participants will also learn about pre-modern fire starting methods that include learning how to make sparks from striking specific types of stones together, how to use flint, sunlight, and a fire piston. Modern fire starting methods will also be presented as well as ways to keep an outdoor fire going in all kinds of weather. Handouts will be available.  Weather permitting, a demonstration using some of these techniques will be held outside.  Talaga has been learning and teaching wilderness survival and primitive skills for over nine years and is the founder of the Houghton Primitive Skills and Wilderness Survival School.  Library programs are free and open to all. For more information, please call the libray at 482-4570 or visit www.pldl.org. Camp 911 – Register By June 1st Camp 911 will be held on August 2 & 3 this year. This is for students finishing 6th grade and entering 7th grade next year. Contact information is to Ann (withheld for archive). Brochure can be viewed at: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0BzP0X6UxTxj0MGYzY2I3MDktYzc1MS00NzExLWEyNDktMWQ4MzNhMmNiYmUw&hl=en&authkey=CMXqmzU Gymnastics – Classes Start June 28th Spring-R-Roo Gymnastics is registering for summer gymnastics classes. See the link below to view flier. https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=1kdEEBNZdPr-T7bvpnwQxFaB6Odrj-6v6RWfF2OhgntU6P-qZIjZKPzcEd9bD&hl=en_US&authkey=CI2_8O4C Houghton County Fair – Aug 25th Early info on the Houghton County Fair, including exhibitor information is available here: http://www.houghtoncountyfair.com/beta/index.php?page=home   CCHE Library CCHE is currently putting together a loan library. We are looking for donations of shelves and books. Please contact me for more information at ccheupdates@gmail.com. Further details will be available in the upcoming weeks as the library is organized.   Group Graduations My son is currently a freshman in High School. He has expressed interest in having a graduation ceremony upon his graduation from school. This got me thinking and I approached CCHE about holding a graduation ceremony at somewhere like the Little Gem. Keep in mind that the parents will still need to be the ones giving out the diplomas but students would be able to invite friends and family, present a speech, etc. If this is something you may be interested in for your child, please email me with the estimated year for graduation and any ideas you may have about what you would like to see. Obviously, this won't work well if there's only 1 or 2 students but if we could get between 3 and 5 students each year – it would make for a wonderful celebration not only of the individual student's academic achievement but also of homeschooling in general. Please email ccheupdates@gmail.com with any questions/comments. CCHE Curriculum Sale – June 11th June 11th is the annual CCHE Curriculum & Book Sale. This is a great opportunity to clean out your book shelves and recuperate a little of your investment in your child's education! It also helps families obtain gently used books & curriculum at great prices. More details to come! Items to Remember 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. LAST OPEN SWIM OF THE SCHOOL YEAR – MAY 26th! Little Gem Theater Group – Meets Tuesdays at 2:00 in Lake Linden at the Little Gem Theater. Make your Amazon.com purchases through CCHE. Just go to our website at: http://www.cchomeeducators.com/store. Then you can browse some of the books we've put together or just click the "powered by Amazon.com" in the upper left and you can shop on Amazon.com just like normal. There's no added cost to you but CCHE receives a small commission from every purchase you make when you click through from our site. Thank you! From Val The library is coming along nicely. In the next couple weeks, I will be able to provide an online list of our books and information on how to borrow (and loan) books. I am changing the archive policy so only private contact information is edited out. I had started editing out all phone numbers and email addresses (including those for businesses or those that were on public announcements). This has been time consuming and pointless as this information is available publicly elsewhere. However individuals from the homeschooling community will still have protected information removed from the "Updates!" prior to archiving.

 

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Updates May 17th, 2011

Copper Country Home Educators
"Updates!" by Val Juntunen	May 17th, 2011
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.   Neurodiverse Support Group – May 18th Hello everyone- This is (May 18th 6-8 pm) the final group meeting until the Fall. I've attached the flier as a PDF and Word Doc., feel free to distribute them as you like. Let me know if you have any questions or need further information. Childcare is still pending and I will post on the group blog when I know more. You can keep track of group activities and other upcoming events in the months to follow at: ccsupportgroup.blogspot.com Cheers! ~Heather Parent-to-Parent Support Group, Group Leader and Coordinator (withheld for archive) Visit us at: ccsupportgroup.blogspot.com   https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=1J7cKec6_6H63-PoYaFgOSKAOb7oLN7fSNC6-XwEeHRfv80DQKpddJK9FtW1F&hl=en&authkey=CLzXjZYB INCH Homeschool Conv. – May 20th 28th Annual INCH Homeschool Convention in Lansing Michigan is May 20th – 21st. See http://inch.org/convention/ for details. Summer Classes – Starts May 31st Little Gem Theater Director/MTU PhD candidate Eric will be offering a variety of classes this summer at the Little Gem in Lake Linden.  Classes offered include Art I, Music (Violin, Voice, or Drum), Dramatic Arts (I & II), Geology of the Great Lakes, Northern Astronomy, Shakespeare for the Disinterested, Luke and Acts, and Movie Club.   Day and evening classes are available, and are geared toward a variety of ages.  Independent studies are also offered. Course prices range from $45-65 (plus materials fee if applicable) for each 6 or 8 week session.  For more information and/or registration form, call Eric (withheld for archive)   See the brochure for more information at: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=1XMwbHDbhfqyka435VAGZFBcZ3QlSGo7JWEK2N5gMudCjxk_uQixq9f3f7B_G&hl=en&authkey=CNCJxeAN Camp 911 – Register By June 1st Camp 911 will be held on August 2 & 3 this year. This is for students finishing 6th grade and entering 7th grade next year. Contact information is to Ann (withheld for archive). Brochure can be viewed at: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0BzP0X6UxTxj0MGYzY2I3MDktYzc1MS00NzExLWEyNDktMWQ4MzNhMmNiYmUw&hl=en&authkey=CMXqmzU Houghton County Fair – Aug 25th Early info on the Houghton County Fair, including exhibitor information is available here: http://www.houghtoncountyfair.com/beta/index.php?page=home   CCHE Library CCHE is currently putting together a loan library. We are looking for donations of shelves and books. Please contact me for more information at ccheupdates@gmail.com. Further details will be available in the upcoming weeks as the library is organized.   Group Graduations My son is currently a freshman in High School. He has expressed interest in having a graduation ceremony upon his graduation from school. This got me thinking and I approached CCHE about holding a graduation ceremony at somewhere like the Little Gem. Keep in mind that the parents will still need to be the ones giving out the diplomas but students would be able to invite friends and family, present a speech, etc. If this is something you may be interested in for your child, please email me with the estimated year for graduation and any ideas you may have about what you would like to see. Obviously, this won't work well if there's only 1 or 2 students but if we could get between 3 and 5 students each year – it would make for a wonderful celebration not only of the individual student's academic achievement but also of homeschooling in general. Please email ccheupdates@gmail.com with any questions/comments. Items to Remember 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. Gymnastics with Jeanie- Friday mornings 9:30 - 10:10 am for tots and pre-school ages 2-3.  Pre-K & K from 10:20 - 11:10 and Grade School on Tuesday 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Classes are pro-rated depending on start date. Little Gem Theater Group – Meets Tuesdays at 2:00 in Lake Linden at the Little Gem Theater. Make your Amazon.com purchases through CCHE. Just go to our website at: http://www.cchomeeducators.com/store. Then you can browse some of the books we've put together or just click the "powered by Amazon.com" in the upper left and you can shop on Amazon.com just like normal. There's no added cost to you but CCHE receives a small commission from every purchase you make when you click through from our site. Thank you! From Val Thank you Amy for filling in for me! My family and I had a great visit/vacation.

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Updates May 12, 2011

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only one item for Friday and it is the Story Line at the Portage Lake Library....    come get excited about doing a little write up about one of your ancestors!
 
Story Line- Mary Wright at PLDL 2pm this Friday (May 13th)
Dear Homeschooling Families,
 
Mary Wright, Artistic Director for The Story Line Project, will be at the Portage Lake District Library during the afternoon of Friday, May 13, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. to talk with you about this amazing community art project that pays tribute to your ancestors in a lasting and memorable way.
 
I am re-sending information to you about The Story Line Project in these attachments as a reminder of the details for this opportunity to participate in a major cultural event and artistic project.
 
I am also including details about Mary's presentation that is especially for you on Friday in the attachment titled The Story Line Project.doc.
 
Mary especially wants homeschooling families to participate in this project and extends a personal invitiation to each of you. You have told me in the past that Friday afternoons are the best time for you to attend a library event. We are hoping that this is still the case and that we will see many of you on Friday.
 
Those of you who want to participate will have free, easy access to the equipment needed to make these flags. All fabric, transfer paper, and use of the hot press will be provided free. We can set this all up in the community room of the library where you can come to work on your project.
 
This is a perfect opportunity for your children to learn about genealogy, do research on something that is significant and meaningful, study history from a personal point of view, learn a new form of art, see their work displayed in the community, on television, and in a documentary film, have their work archived at the Keweenaw National Historical Park for preservation, attend a professional opera performance for free, and whew... what could be more enriching?
 
I hope to see you Friday at 2:00.
 
 www.pldl.orgThe following links will explain more:
Dear Teachers: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=1qyxaHWxrbzEy3X4o6RDvIW8dWmjOQciTkxsAujf6V3vQ1MFHYrHP3wlPs8DV&hl=en&authkey=CNup6sYHLesson Plans: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=1yB9ZCtZMxMTOPip-SwiaCgtBlwC9_XSrsgKzpBnL_5POvS-AELFR9GDsDTdZ&hl=en&authkey=CKim4eIJA New Wave of Genealogists: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=1lw-_1LX0N8HFhrlfF6Sl2sEyjdfd4HzRRtcztRh2L78Xm3XRAKPzbCif7toG&hl=en&authkey=CLrP_PwDRemembering the Chairs: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=1doBw3Kzpr3LRKG070xTFbPPVwBlRU0ZxEgdwkOt0NwnENKOlXdmiemu2xm9v&hl=en&authkey=COme3IsJINCH
 

 Chris
 
Chris Alquist
Community Programs Director
Portage Lake District Library
58 Huron St.
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-4570 (phone)
(906) 482-2129 (fax)
www.pldl.org

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Updates May 10, 2011

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.

 

Drama Club-- TODAY!!!  2pm, Little Gem Theater

The Little Gem Theater Group is looking for a few homeschoolers interested in Shakespeare's plays and/or Gilbert and Sullivan.  If interested, please contact Eric (withheld for archive).  The theater group's next meeting will be Tuesday, May 10th at 2 PM at the Little Gem.

 

 

Story Line- Mary Wright at PLDL 2pm this Friday (May 13th)

Dear Homeschooling Families,
 
Mary Wright, Artistic Director for The Story Line Project, will be at the Portage Lake District Library during the afternoon of Friday, May 13, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. to talk with you about this amazing community art project that pays tribute to your ancestors in a lasting and memorable way.
 
I am re-sending information to you about The Story Line Project in these attachments as a reminder of the details for this opportunity to participate in a major cultural event and artistic project.
 
I am also including details about Mary's presentation that is especially for you on Friday in the attachment titled The Story Line Project.doc.
 
Mary especially wants homeschooling families to participate in this project and extends a personal invitiation to each of you. You have told me in the past that Friday afternoons are the best time for you to attend a library event. We are hoping that this is still the case and that we will see many of you on Friday.
 
Those of you who want to participate will have free, easy access to the equipment needed to make these flags. All fabric, transfer paper, and use of the hot press will be provided free. We can set this all up in the community room of the library where you can come to work on your project.
 
This is a perfect opportunity for your children to learn about genealogy, do research on something that is significant and meaningful, study history from a personal point of view, learn a new form of art, see their work displayed in the community, on television, and in a documentary film, have their work archived at the Keweenaw National Historical Park for preservation, attend a professional opera performance for free, and whew... what could be more enriching?
 
I hope to see you Friday at 2:00.

 

 www.pldl.orgThe following links will explain more:
Dear Teachers: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=1qyxaHWxrbzEy3X4o6RDvIW8dWmjOQciTkxsAujf6V3vQ1MFHYrHP3wlPs8DV&hl=en&authkey=CNup6sYHLesson Plans: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=1yB9ZCtZMxMTOPip-SwiaCgtBlwC9_XSrsgKzpBnL_5POvS-AELFR9GDsDTdZ&hl=en&authkey=CKim4eIJA New Wave of Genealogists: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=1lw-_1LX0N8HFhrlfF6Sl2sEyjdfd4HzRRtcztRh2L78Xm3XRAKPzbCif7toG&hl=en&authkey=CLrP_PwDRemembering the Chairs: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=1doBw3Kzpr3LRKG070xTFbPPVwBlRU0ZxEgdwkOt0NwnENKOlXdmiemu2xm9v&hl=en&authkey=COme3IsJINCH

 

 Chris
 
Chris Alquist

Community Programs Director
Portage Lake District Library
58 Huron St.
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-4570 (phone)
(906) 482-2129 (fax)
www.pldl.org

 

SKRC at PLDL – Months of April & May
During the months of April and May the Portage Lake District Library will host an informational display about the Sustainable Keweenaw Resource Center (SKRC) to help raise awareness about the Center and the resources it offers the community.
The SKRC, located in the Jutila Center for Global Design & Business in Hancock, is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except during scheduled events.
The purpose of the SKRC is to inspire and connect people with regionally appropriate resources and solutions for creating sustainable, livable communities in the Keweenaw Peninsula.
The center offers a small reference library, community conference area, a few rotating exhibits spotlighting sustainable projects and resources in the Keweenaw Peninsula, and a number of online resources including the Keweenaw Green Map and Keweenaw Green Directory.
The SKRC is supported and funded in-part by Finlandia University and is operated by a volunteer staff.
Visit skrconline.net for more information about the Center.
 
 
Natural Health and Wellness Series Continues at Portage Library- May 12
 
The Portage Lake District Library will host its monthly program in the Natural Health and Wellness Series on Thursday, May 12, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
 
Chiropractors David Campain and Andrea Dibley will present "10 Ways to Reach 100 and Love It!" Topics they will cover include the importance of doing regular exercise, eating fresh foods, stretching, doing deep breathing exercises, doing things you love and loving things you do. Also on their top ten list for longevity is taking time for yourself every day, learning how to keep your spine in line, making social connections, drinking pure water, getting quality sleep, and knowing how to boost your immune system the healthy way.
 
Dr. Campain and Dr. Dibley graduated from the Palmer College of Chiropractic and studied on a clinic abroad trip to India. After completing an internship in Wisconsin, they moved to the Keweenaw where they opened The Atlas Alternative Health Center in Houghton. In their practice they use low-force techniques that enable the nervous system to function and work properly.
 
Library programs are free and everyone is welcome. For more information, please call the library at 482-4570 or visit www.pldl.org. 

Homeschool Conv. – May 20th
28th Annual INCH Homeschool Convention in Lansing Michigan is May 20th – 21st. See http://inch.org/convention/ for details.

 

Music Theatre Summer Camp – July 11th
CALLING ALL KIDS MUSIC THEATRE CAMP:  On July 11 – 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Sts. Peter & Paul Lutheran Church will be sponsoring the Calling All Kids Music Theatre Camp.  This music camp is for any interested child who has completed second – seventh grade.  Throughout the week campers will be preparing the Christian musical, "American Ideal", a children's musical about humility, for a final performance in a church service on Sunday morning July 17th.  Campers do not need any prior musical experience, just an interest and enthusiasm for music and performing.  The cost for Calling All Kids Music Theatre Camp is $30.  Each camper will receive a CD and script when they return their completed application form to Sts. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church.  For more information and an application please stop by the church office at 1010 Madeleine St., Houghton or phone 482-4750.

The camp is directed by Shawn Weber McMahon, a music educator from Madison, WI.  Ms. McMahon has been teaching music for 17 years and has been directing musicals for almost as long.  She directs musical at her home church in Madison, WI every spring and is in demand as an artist in residence for her work with movement and music.  Ms. McMahon is a native of Marquette, MI where she has also directed a week of Calling All Kids Music Theatre Camp

 

 

Items to Remember

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.

 

Gymnastics with Jeanie- Friday mornings 9:30 - 10:10 am for tots and pre-school ages 2-3.  Pre-K & K from 10:20 - 11:10 and Grade School on Tuesday 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Classes are pro-rated depending on start date.

Make your Amazon.com purchases through CCHE. Just go to our website at: http://www.cchomeeducators.com/store. Then you can browse some of the books we've put together or just click the "powered by Amazon.com" in the upper left and you can shop on Amazon.com just like normal. There's no added cost to you but CCHE receives a small commission from every purchase you make when you click through from our site. Thank you!

From ValI will be out of town April 29th – May 14th. Amy (withheld for archive) has graciously agreed to handle the "Updates!' in my absence. Thank you, Amy!
Note from Amy- SORRY about the TERRIBLE format of this email. I cannot find a copy of the new Updates! form for my use, so I am patching this together.

 

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Supplemental Update

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Teen Social at the Mine Shaft -  Friday May 6th

 

WHO: Ages 14 and up (9-12 grades)

WHERE: The Mine Shaft

WHEN: Friday, May 6

TIME: 7-9 p.m

COST: $7 per person           

           Price includes bowling, shoes, a snack and a drink.

Please R.S.V.P. by May 5

Call Lisa (withheld for archive) 
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Updates for May 3, 2011

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.

 

SKRC at PLDL – Months of April & May

During the months of April and May the Portage Lake District Library will host an informational display about the Sustainable Keweenaw Resource Center (SKRC) to help raise awareness about the Center and the resources it offers the community. 

The SKRC, located in the Jutila Center for Global Design & Business in Hancock, is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except during scheduled events. 

The purpose of the SKRC is to inspire and connect people with regionally appropriate resources and solutions for creating sustainable, livable communities in the Keweenaw Peninsula. 

The center offers a small reference library, community conference area, a few rotating exhibits spotlighting sustainable projects and resources in the Keweenaw Peninsula, and a number of online resources including the Keweenaw Green Map and Keweenaw Green Directory. 

The SKRC is supported and funded in-part by Finlandia University and is operated by a volunteer staff. 

Visit skrconline.net for more information about the Center. 

 

 

Natural Health and Wellness Series Continues at Portage Library- May 12

 

The Portage Lake District Library will host its monthly program in the Natural Health and Wellness Series on Thursday, May 12, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

 

Chiropractors David Campain and Andrea Dibley will present "10 Ways to Reach 100 and Love It!" Topics they will cover include the importance of doing regular exercise, eating fresh foods, stretching, doing deep breathing exercises, doing things you love and loving things you do. Also on their top ten list for longevity is taking time for yourself every day, learning how to keep your spine in line, making social connections, drinking pure water, getting quality sleep, and knowing how to boost your immune system the healthy way.

 

Dr. Campain and Dr. Dibley graduated from the Palmer College of Chiropractic and studied on a clinic abroad trip to India. After completing an internship in Wisconsin, they moved to the Keweenaw where they opened The Atlas Alternative Health Center in Houghton. In their practice they use low-force techniques that enable the nervous system to function and work properly.

 

Library programs are free and everyone is welcome. For more information, please call the library at 482-4570 or visit www.pldl.org.

 

CC Comm. Arts Center – May 4^th & 7^th

Crafting a Series of Paintings in Acrylics with Constance: Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 18, 25 from 6:30-9pm.

Find new ways to incorporate design principles as you create studies for a short series of acrylic painting. Class Fee: $115.

Core Spinning with Audrey: Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 1-5pm.

Create unique and interesting yarns with the versatile technique of core-spinning. Coils, puffs, lace, beads, and almost anything you can imagine can be spun right into your yarn. Class Fee: $65 plus $25 materials fee.

For more information see: http://www.coppercountryarts.com/upcoming-events.php

Cinco de Mayo at PLDL – May 5^th  

Hi,
 
Wow, salsa and chips! Bring your appetite to this fiesta! Enter the contest, too!
 
Cinco de Mayo Salsa Contest
Thursday, May 5
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
A Friends of the Library event and co-sponsored by the following businesses:
Keweenaw Co-op, World Foods, Karvakko's Market, Jim's Foodmart, Econo Foods and
Music Buzz Productions Disc Jockey Entertainment Services
 
Muchas gracias and see you at the library!
 
Chris

(withheld for archive)
www.pldl.org

Arsenic and Old Lace – May 5^th

The Calumet Players present Arsenic and Old Lace at the Calumet Theatre at 340 Sixth Street Thursday, May 5 through Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 pm.

Mortimer Brewster, a newspaperman and author known for his diatribes against marriage, must deal with his crazy family as he debates whether to go through with his recent promise to marry the woman he loves. While trying to break the news to his two maiden aunts, he finds out his aunts' hobby: murdering lonely old men by poisoning them with homemade wine laced with arsenic and burying them in the cellar.

For tickets or more information contact the theatre at 906-337-2610 or boxoffice@calumettheatre.com

 

 

Houghton Keweenaw Conservation District 2011 Annual tree sale PICK-UP May 6th & 7th

Distribution: Orders may be picked up at the Houghton County Arena, 1500 Birch St., Hancock. Distribution dates and times are:

Friday, May 6	— 3:00–7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 7	— 10:00 a.m.–Noon

A $15 late fee will be charged for orders not picked up by noon on Saturday, May 7.

Note: Extra stock will be sold at the pick up site.

Trees are sold in "bare root" condition and are ready for planting when picked up. Fruit trees such as apple or cherry are about four feet tall with a half-inch-diameter stem, which is considered a perfect size for planting.

WPA Homeschool Conf. – May 6-7^th

Register now for the 28th annual WPA Home Education Conference on Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7, at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Find information on the WPA Web site http://homeschooling-wpa.org/conference/index.shtml or get a hard copy by emailing WPA at wpa@homeschooling-wpa.org or calling the WPA voice mail at 608-283-3131.

Here's an overview of the conference:

98 workshops, 53 new

Choosing a Curriculum • Blogging • Hands-on Science • Starting a Family Business • Homeschooling Boys • Socialization • Being a Homeschooling Dad • Homeschooling Kids of Different Ages • Baking Sourdough Bread • Kids With Special Needs • Homeschooling Without Outside Support • Dealing with Boy Energy • Homeschooling for High School • College Admission and Financial Aid • and much more

Outstanding new and returning speakers 

Connections workshops for the whole family

Ham/Amateur Radio and Weather Spotting • Bird Banding • Nanotechnology • Ground School for Future Pilots • Theatrical Techniques • Unit Origami • Taekwondo • Rock Polishing • and much more

More opportunities to meet homeschoolers

General session and graduation ceremony

Affordable on-site housing and all-you-can-eat buffets for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

 

The conference for everyone

Whether you're completely new to homeschooling or a veteran; Whether your children are toddlers, teens, or grown; Whether you purchase your curriculum, create your own, do unit studies, are eclectic, or unschool; Whatever your reasons for homeschooling.

 

Save $15 on your conference registration fees and $7 on each WPA handbook you purchase by becoming a member of WPA.

 

Get a $10 WPA coupon (NOTE from Val: Holly has graciously kept us informed about the WPA conference – so if you want to credit someone it should be her) for each individual or family who did not attend the conference in 2009 or 2010 and who names you on their registration form as the one who encouraged them. http://homeschooling-wpa.org/conference/special.shtml#coupons

 

Thank you.

The WPA Board

Wisconsin Parents Association

Voice Mail 608.283.3131

www.homeschooling-wpa.org

wpa@homeschooling-wpa.org

Find us on Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/homeschoolWI

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=185900271426517&index=1

 

Blues Hall of Fame – May 11^th

Local radio host and music historian Anthony has the blues, and he wants to share them at the Portage Lake District Library on Wednesday, May 11. 

At 6:00 p.m., he will host the game show without a TV audience, "Blues Clues," and invites everyone to come and test their trivia knowledge about the blues and rock and roll. 

The multi-media presentation "Black, White & the Blues: A Look at the Blues Hall of Fame" will be shown at 6:30 p.m. followed at 7:00 p.m. by the documentary film Home Sweet Chicago. This film tells the real story behind Chess Records, one of the most influential record labels in American pop music.  

Currently the host of the program Yearbook: the 1960s on WMPL, Daniel was the host of the award-winning historical blues radio program Forbidden Radio, heard in the Detroit area in the mid-1990s. 

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

Autism Symposium – May 12-13^th

For educators, parents, family members, policy makers, researchers, practitioners, students and persons living with ASD. Presented by Oakland University's Center for Autism, Research, Education and Support (OUCARES) and the Department of Human Development and Child Studies.

Marriott at Centerpoint 

3600 Centerpoint Parkway

Pontiac, MI 48341

248-648-6018

Discounted rooms at $89. Please call the Marriott at 1-800-579-8395 for reservations. Use group code: qlcqlca.

 

Registration Prices:

Early Bird: $175
Regular: $205
(after March 31st)

Includes lunch and refreshments

 

For more information and registration:

oakland.edu/oucares

or 248-370-3077/248-370-2424 

Story Line Project – May 15^th

Dear Homeschooling Families,
 
There is still time to participate in the Story Line Project, and it is my sincerest hope that you will decide to do this.
 
The Story Line Project seems like a perfect fit for homeschooling families. In fact, this is a great opportunity to learn a new art form, investigate your family history, pay tribute to your family's ancestors, enjoy friendship with others in doing a project of this size and scope, and attend "Rockland" at the Rozsa Center, an opera about local history.
 
Mary Wright, lead artist for and inspiration behind the Story Line Project, will do a public presentation about it at the library later this month. While she is here, we will have the fabric, transfer paper, and heat press set up in the community room and do a demonstration of how it works.
 
The supplies for making your family banner will be available in the community room for several days for you to use at your convenience. The only thing you will need to do is write your story and print it out as a document or pdf file. I will print your stories for you at the library free of charge.
 
In fact, this entire project is free. Fabric, transfer paper, use of the heat press, copies of stories, and tickets to "Rockland" are all free.
 
What an opportunity!
 
Please call or email me if you have questions. If you want the detailed information about The Story Line Project re-sent to you, I will be happy to do that. Please ask. (Please see the links below for more detailed information)
 
Thank you!
Chris
 
Chris (withheld for archive)
www.pldl.org

The following links will explain more:

Dear Teachers: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=1qyxaHWxrbzEy3X4o6RDvIW8dWmjOQciTkxsAujf6V3vQ1MFHYrHP3wlPs8DV&hl=en&authkey=CNup6sYH

Lesson Plans: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=1yB9ZCtZMxMTOPip-SwiaCgtBlwC9_XSrsgKzpBnL_5POvS-AELFR9GDsDTdZ&hl=en&authkey=CKim4eIJ

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

INCH Homeschool Conv. – May 20^th

28^th Annual INCH Homeschool Convention in Lansing Michigan is May 20^th – 21^st. See http://inch.org/convention/ for details.

Music Theatre Summer Camp – July 11^th

CALLING ALL KIDS MUSIC THEATRE CAMP:  On July 11 – 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Sts. Peter & Paul Lutheran Church will be sponsoring the Calling All Kids Music Theatre Camp.  This music camp is for any interested child who has completed second – seventh grade.  Throughout the week campers will be preparing the Christian musical, "American Ideal", a children's musical about humility, for a final performance in a church service on Sunday morning July 17^th.  Campers do not need any prior musical experience, just an interest and enthusiasm for music and performing.  The cost for Calling All Kids Music Theatre Camp is $30.  Each camper will receive a CD and script when they return their completed application form to Sts. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church.  For more information and an application please stop by the church office at 1010 Madeleine St., Houghton or phone (withheld for archive).

 

The camp is directed by Shawn Weber McMahon, a music educator from Madison, WI.  Ms. McMahon has been teaching music for 17 years and has been directing musicals for almost as long.  She directs musical at her home church in Madison, WI every spring and is in demand as an artist in residence for her work with movement and music.  Ms. McMahon is a native of Marquette, MI where she has also directed a week of Calling All Kids Music Theatre Camp.

Items to Remember

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.

Gymnastics with Jeanie- Friday mornings 9:30 - 10:10 am for tots and pre-school ages 2-3.  Pre-K & K from 10:20 - 11:10 and Grade School on Tuesday 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Classes are pro-rated depending on start date.

Make your Amazon.com purchases through CCHE. Just go to our website at: http://www.cchomeeducators.com/store. Then you can browse some of the books we've put together or just click the "powered by Amazon.com" in the upper left and you can shop on Amazon.com just like normal. There's no added cost to you but CCHE receives a small commission from every purchase you make when you click through from our site. Thank you!

From Val

I will be out of town April 29^th – May 14^th. Amy (withheld for archive) has graciously agreed to handle the "Updates!' in my absence. Thank you, Amy!

Note from Amy- SORRY about the TERRIBLE format of this email. I cannot find a copy of the Updates! form for my use, so I am patching this together.

 

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