Showing posts with label oct 07. Show all posts
Showing posts with label oct 07. Show all posts
Butterfly House and Corn Maze
If you visit the Butterfly House by October 28th, you can also try out the butterfly-themed corn maze. Hours and prices are here/.
577 Classes
October classes include pottery, gourd birdhouses, artist trading cards, and several family projects. Full details here.
Wood County History Driving Tour
"Purchase a Driving Tour audio CD for merely ten dollars, and begin your journey around the county. Each track on the CD features a different aspect of Wood County and is narrated by a variety of local residents." See a list of destinations and find out more here.
Also, the 2nd annual Wood County Driving Day will be October 14, 2007. "Local organizations and communities that are part of the driving tour will host special events on that Sunday, giving your a special treat when you reach destination points throughout the audio tour." See details at the bottom of the page linked above.
Also, the 2nd annual Wood County Driving Day will be October 14, 2007. "Local organizations and communities that are part of the driving tour will host special events on that Sunday, giving your a special treat when you reach destination points throughout the audio tour." See details at the bottom of the page linked above.
Letters About Literature Contest
Sponsored by Target Stores and the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress.
Contest starts September 1, 2007 and ends December 14, 2007
"To enter, readers write a personal letter to an author, living or dead, from any genre-- fiction or nonfiction, contemporary or classic, explaining how that author's work changed the student's way of thinking about the world or themselves. There are three competition levels: Level I for children in grades 4 through 6; Level II for grades 7 and 8, and Level III, grades 9 - 12. Winners, announced in the spring of each year, receive cash awards at the national and state levels. "
More details and entry forms here.
Contest starts September 1, 2007 and ends December 14, 2007
"To enter, readers write a personal letter to an author, living or dead, from any genre-- fiction or nonfiction, contemporary or classic, explaining how that author's work changed the student's way of thinking about the world or themselves. There are three competition levels: Level I for children in grades 4 through 6; Level II for grades 7 and 8, and Level III, grades 9 - 12. Winners, announced in the spring of each year, receive cash awards at the national and state levels. "
More details and entry forms here.
HSLDA Essay Contest
Submission dates are October 1 to November 1, and the contest is open to children ages 7-19. See topics, prizes, and more guidelines at their site.
Youth Wildlife Art Contest
The NRA is now accepting entries for its 2007 Youth Wildlife Art Contest. The contest, the 20th in the annual series, is open to students in grades 1 through 12 (including home-schooled children). NRA membership is not required. The deadline to enter is October 8, 2007. See full details at their site.
Rosetta Stone software now available at TLCPL
Rosetta Stone, popular with homeschoolers but more costly than many programs, is now available FREE to those with Toledo-Lucas County Public Library cards. They offer Spanish (Latin America and Spain), French, German, Greek, Italian, Russian and English. Access the software by visiting toledolibrary.org and choosing 'Rosetta Stone Online' from the 'All Databases A to Z' section of the 'Research & Reference' page.
Midwest Academic Talent Search
"Midwest Academic Talent Search (MATS) is a program of the Center for Talent Development (CTD) that offers above-grade-level testing for academically talented students in grades 3-9...
MATS uses the following above-grade-level tests: EXPLORE, ACT and SAT. The EXPLORE test, normally given to eighth graders, is used to gain perspective on the abilities of 3rd-6th graders... The ACT and the SAT, well-known tests used for college admissions, provide a more accurate picture of the mathematical and verbal reasoning abilities of talented 6th-9th graders.
After testing, students and parents receive information about specialized curricula, enrichment programs, and accelerated courses of study. This valuable feedback and planning material helps families use students' test scores to plan for the future."
Registration starts in September and ends in December through January, depending on test taken. More information is availabel online at the MATS site.
MATS uses the following above-grade-level tests: EXPLORE, ACT and SAT. The EXPLORE test, normally given to eighth graders, is used to gain perspective on the abilities of 3rd-6th graders... The ACT and the SAT, well-known tests used for college admissions, provide a more accurate picture of the mathematical and verbal reasoning abilities of talented 6th-9th graders.
After testing, students and parents receive information about specialized curricula, enrichment programs, and accelerated courses of study. This valuable feedback and planning material helps families use students' test scores to plan for the future."
Registration starts in September and ends in December through January, depending on test taken. More information is availabel online at the MATS site.
Fun with Panda
Chinese language courses for students ages 4-12.
Owens Community College
6:30 - 7:30 P.M. • TUE • 10/2 - 11/20
Details at their site.
Owens Community College
6:30 - 7:30 P.M. • TUE • 10/2 - 11/20
Details at their site.
Creature Feature
Ann Arbor Hands-On Science Museum
Sunday, October 28, 2007, 6pm – 8pm
"Creepy creatures create an evening you won’t forget! Enjoy the animals from Great Lakes Fishery Commission (sea lamprey), Whispering Pines Animal Kingdom (monkey, hedgehog, muntjac deer), Leslie Science Center (owl, falcon), Little Creature Company (python, lizard, frog, gator), Wildlife Safari (big cats!) at this special family fundraising event. Refreshments, hands-on activities and silent auction."
Tickets are $6. Buy them here.
Sunday, October 28, 2007, 6pm – 8pm
"Creepy creatures create an evening you won’t forget! Enjoy the animals from Great Lakes Fishery Commission (sea lamprey), Whispering Pines Animal Kingdom (monkey, hedgehog, muntjac deer), Leslie Science Center (owl, falcon), Little Creature Company (python, lizard, frog, gator), Wildlife Safari (big cats!) at this special family fundraising event. Refreshments, hands-on activities and silent auction."
Tickets are $6. Buy them here.
American Short & Tall Tales
A production of the Wild Swan Theater (Ann Arbor) which includes sign language interpretation.
Thursday, October 18, 2007: 10:30 AM
Friday, October 19, 2007: 10:30 AM
Friday, October 19, 2007: 1:00 PM
Saturday, October 20, 2007: 11:00 AM
Ticket info at their site.
Thursday, October 18, 2007: 10:30 AM
Friday, October 19, 2007: 10:30 AM
Friday, October 19, 2007: 1:00 PM
Saturday, October 20, 2007: 11:00 AM
Ticket info at their site.
Anne of Green Gables
Part of the Michigan Theater and Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra's Not Just for Kids Series
Sunday, Oct. 21, 1:30 p.m.
See ticket information here.
Sunday, Oct. 21, 1:30 p.m.
See ticket information here.
Custer Week 2007 in Monroe
Saturday, Sept. 29 - Saturday, Oct. 6
Civil war encampment, civil war displays, and more.
See the full listing here.
Civil war encampment, civil war displays, and more.
See the full listing here.
Homeschool Day at the Air Force Mseum
The informational brochure about the National Museum of the UnitedStates Air Force Home School Day on October 1, 2007 is now available online.
Click on the link for "more information". Most activities are free. Registration will open on September 4, 2007 (time undetermined) and will be available on the same web site.
Click on the link for "more information". Most activities are free. Registration will open on September 4, 2007 (time undetermined) and will be available on the same web site.
Rosa Parks Essay Contest
You’re Invited! All Lucas County junior high and high school students, you are invited to honor Rosa Parks and to be honored yourself!
The Details: Please research Rosa Parks (through the internet, books, teachers, friends, etc.). Then, write an essay or piece of creative writing, like a poem, song, or short story, reflecting from your own personal point of view, how Rosa Parks’ legacy has made a difference in your life today. Your writing should recognize the values of Rosa Parks and how her one single act changed history in America.
The five (5) winners of this contest will be awarded school supplies (such as laptops, books, etc.) to assist them in their education.
Submission & Deadline: Please submit your written entry to the City of Toledo’s Board of Community Relations’ office (419-245-1565) at One Government Center, Suite 2200 Toledo, Ohio 43604 by October 15th. Winners will be notified by mid-November.
(Include your name, address, telephone number, email address, "school name and address" and "teacher".)
The Details: Please research Rosa Parks (through the internet, books, teachers, friends, etc.). Then, write an essay or piece of creative writing, like a poem, song, or short story, reflecting from your own personal point of view, how Rosa Parks’ legacy has made a difference in your life today. Your writing should recognize the values of Rosa Parks and how her one single act changed history in America.
The five (5) winners of this contest will be awarded school supplies (such as laptops, books, etc.) to assist them in their education.
Submission & Deadline: Please submit your written entry to the City of Toledo’s Board of Community Relations’ office (419-245-1565) at One Government Center, Suite 2200 Toledo, Ohio 43604 by October 15th. Winners will be notified by mid-November.
(Include your name, address, telephone number, email address, "school name and address" and "teacher".)
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