Posted in General Florida Information

Champion Athletic Center in Apopka is accepting new registrations for the
upcoming school year. Classes will be held on Thursdays at 2 pm with class
lasting 50 minutes. At present, there is a class already established for
older girls and boys. There is a possibility of adding a class for younger
siblings, pre-k through Kindergarten, if there is enough interest.

These classes are recreational and can be a great way to have your
child/children participate in P.E. once a week. The classes promote
strength, flexibility, balance and co-ordination. If you have any interest
in joining the homeschool group please contact Amy or Ben Hazlerig at
407-880-5558 as soon as possible. The first class starts on August 3 at 2
pm. Due to the short notice, you will be able to start at a later time.

Champion Athletic Center (behind the Super Wal-Mart)
2054 Platinum Rd
Apopka, FL 32703
407-880-5558
Thursday @ 2:00pm

Posted in July 2006

Florida Parent Educator's Association District Director, Vicki Leist,  
is inviting all those interested in homeschooling their children to 
attend a Homeschool Orientation on Monday, July 31st at 7:00 p.m. at 
Family Life Ministries, located in the Lake Weir Chamber of Commerce 
Building.  Address is:  13125 S.E. County Road 25

Seating is limited, so call Kerry at 288-1529 to reserve your spot

Posted in August 2006

We are beginning a new Homeschooling Co-op at First Baptist Church of
Poinciana. Organizational meeting will be held on August 1 at 11am.
Open to all.

Sandy E. 407-870-0129

Posted in General Florida Information

Awesome website with 41 Free Events in the Central Florida area

WFTV/icFlorida website

Several are family oriented and/or educational.

http://tinyurl.com/ou8wb

Posted in July 2006

Morse Museum Summer Family Programs

This summer, the Morse Museum is creating even more opportunities to make the museum's renowned collection of works a rewarding experience in art for the whole family.

The museum's popular Summer Family Tours will resume every Tuesday in June and July.

But parents, grandparents, guardians and babysitters don't have to wait for a guided tour of the museum's galleries. On any day, they can ask for one of the museum's free family brochures, each designed to help visitors of all ages appreciate the beauty and technical skill of a Tiffany window or blown-glass vase. All children under age 12 receive free admission to the museum.

Dates, times and program descriptions of the museum's summer programs are as follows:

Tuesdays, June and July - Summer Family Tours

FREE: Docent-guided tours of the Morse galleries for elementary school-aged children and their parents or guardians. Includes take-home activity. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call (407) 645-5311, ext. 44.

Friday, July 28th - Friday Family Films

FREE: Featuring Reading Rainbow's The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush, the true story of a Native American painter and pottery maker. Includes an activity and tour of the museum's art pottery collection RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Call (407) 645-5311, 5311, ext. 44.

The museum's summer hours are 9:30am to 4pm, Tuesday through Saturday; and 1pm to 4pm, Sunday. Admission is $3.00 for adults, $1.00 for students, free for children under 12.

The Morse Museum is owned and operated by the Charles Hosmer Morse Foundation and receives additional support from the Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation. It receives no public funds.

Date(s):
2006 Jun: 3,30
2006 Jul: 4,28

Location: Winter Park

Venue: Morse Museum of American Art

Contact Phone: 407-645-5311 (ext. 44)

Posted in Various Events in Florida

FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS AT
THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF TAMPA
PLAY.LEARN.HAVE FUN.

SAVE THESE DATES! It's not too early to mark your calendar for all
the fun
activities at Kid City. Unless otherwise noted, all activities are
at Kid City,
are FREE to members, or are part of the regular admission for our
guests.

July 06
7/3 Museum open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
7/4 Museum open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
7/7 TARGET Free First Friday 5 - 8 p.m. Hobbies
7/7 Red Cross COMETS Puppet Show at Free First Friday - Safety First
7/8 Parent Guide Birthday Bash at MOSI 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
7/12 Red Cross COMETS Puppet Show at Kid City - Scrubby Bear 10:30
a.m.
7/19 Wee Wonder Wednesday 10:30 - 12 noon Discover S-P-A-C-E
7/27 Story Time 10 - 11 a.m., in partnership with the Tampa-
Hillsborough Public Library

August 06
8/3 First day of school
8/4 TARGET Free First Friday 5 - 8 p.m. Healthy bones
8/7 Museum closed on Mondays
8/16 Wee Wonder Wednesday 10:30 - 12 noon Now I Know My ABC's
8/24 Story Time 10 - 11 a.m., in partnership with the Tampa-
Hillsborough Public Library
8/26 Girl Scout Kaleidoscope Festival at the Fair Grounds 10 a.m. -
3 p.m.

September 06
9/1 TARGET Free First Friday 5 - 8 p.m. Family
9/4 Labor Day - Museum open 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
9/9 Saturday Spectacular (bicycle rodeo, pedestrian safety, AAA)
9/10 Grandparent'