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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.
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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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