Feb. 18, 2009
*SIMPLE MACHINES & INVENTIONS*
*SIMPLE MACHINES & INVENTIONS*
They're everywhere! Those simple machines are simply everywhere and
they make our lives easier. What are the simple machines and how do we
recognize them? Where do we find them and how do they really help us?
How many of them are there? Do you have any personal simple machines
of your own? What simple machines have you used today and how did they
make your life a little easier? Will you use them again before you go
to bed again tonight? Who invented/discovered these simple machines
and when? Join us and discover the answers to these questions and a
whole lot more!
WHERE: Central Square Baptist Church in Portland
LEVEL: approximate age 5-8
WHEN: Mondays 9:00-10:00
The dates for this Spring's sessions are
March: 2, 9, 23, & 30
April: 6, 13, 20 & 27
Storm Date: May 4
COST: $13.00 per session (for Greater Portland Homeschooling Family
members) plus a $2.00 activity fee
OR
COST: $15 per session (for non Greater Portland Homeschooling Family
members) plus a $2.00 activity fee
$1.00 per week for the church
GREATER PORTLAND HOMESCHOOLING FAMILIES IS FREE TO JOIN!
This comes to a total of : $8.00 for Central Square Baptist Church and
$106 (GPHF members) / $122 (non GPHF members) for Gordon Corbett.
Please bring full payment on first day of class.
*** For families with two or more siblings taking a class with Gordon
Corbett, the first child pays full price and the siblings' session
fees are discounted 10%. (The full price will be the class that costs
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Jul. 31, 2008
Drawing Camp Wintergreen Art Center
Drawing Camp
Event Start Date: Monday, August 11, 2008
Event End Date: Friday, August 15, 2008
Event Location: Wintergreen Art Center
Event Description: Grades 7 to 8 Noon to 3pm. Cost $105. Also Grades 9 to 12. Class will focus on classical methods of drawing realistically. Students will be taken step by step as they develop their drawing skills and learn how to draw with more accuracy and beauty. Register by July 1st.
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Jun. 21, 2008
Homeschoolers of Maine upcoming Events.
HOME Upcoming Events
*** Barry Stebbing Returns to Maine!
In July, Barry Stebbing, artist, author and teacher, will be in Maine to
present art classes for homeschoolers aged 5 - adult. Three-day classes are
scheduled for July 21, 22 and 23 from 9:00am - 11:30am or 1:00pm - 3:30pm
in Skowhegan and July 24, 25 and 26 in Rockland from 9:00am - 11:30am.
Classes will include instruction in art appreciation, beginning drawing,
beginning painting, and more!
Register now to receive a reduced rate. Late fees will be applied to those
registering after July 7. For more information and to register for the
Skowhegan class, please contact Tracy Smith at 474-5349 or
onaturel@o-nature-l.com. For more information and to register for the
Rockland class, please contact Kathy Green at 763-2880 or
homeschl@midcoast.com.
For more information on Barry Stebbing, his books and his
classes, please visit www.howgreatthouart.com
*** Getting Started in Homeschooling
- Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 2:00pm at the HOME Office
Are you just beginning to homeschool? Are you researching the option for
your family? Plan to attend this workshop!
We will cover the following topics:
Maine's new homeschooling law
Record keeping
Curriculum planning
Helpful resources
Portfolios and evaluations
Support groups
Special needs
And much more!
Call the HOME office at 763-2880 to register.
*** Saturday Morning Coffee at the HOME Office
Are you in need of support, encouragement, answers or ideas? In some areas
of our state, local support can be hard to find. Help is never really very
far away, though. You are always welcome at the HOME Office! Support from
HOME is always just a phone call or email away. Visits to the HOME Office
are welcomed, too (please call ahead first). Now you can also join other
homeschoolers on the third Saturday of each month at the HOME Office for an
informal time of fellowship and sharing over a cup of coffee. Join us at
10:00am on any or all of the following Saturdays in 2008:
June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20, October 18,
November 15, and December 20 (please call ahead to confirm).
*** For a list of all upcoming HOME Events in 2008, visit
http://www.homeschoolersofmaine.org/event_calendar.htm |
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Jun. 3, 2008
Natural History Series at the Pine Tree State Arboretum
"Take It Outside" Natural History Series at the Pine Tree State Arboretum
Every Thursday in June,12:15-1pm, free (meet at the PTSA Visitor Center)
Thursday, June 5th: "A Walking Natural History Tour of the Pine Tree State Arboretum", lead by Executive Director of the Arboretum, Steve Oliveri.
Thursday, June 12th: "Caring for Bluebirds", lead by Volunteer Extraordinaire, Bernie Slofer.
Thursday, June 19th: "Tree Identification", lead by Naturalist, Dorcas Miller.
Thursday, June 26th: "Beautiful Bugs and Interesting Insects", lead by Maine Forest Service Entomologist, Charlene Donahue.
*To learn more about the Maine Department of Conservation's
"Take It Outside" initiative & to see a calendar of events,
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Aug. 29, 2007
~The PineTreeState Arboretum Fall 2007 Program list~
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FALL 2007 Program Schedule
*Please note that we also offer programs for school groups in the Fall. (See list on reverse side)
Please call Toni @ 621-0031 to set up a program, or for more information.
August 24 & 25: Identifying Maine Mushrooms: An Introductory Class on Wild Mushrooms
– Instructor: Greg Marley, Mushrooms for Health. Ages: adult or adolescent. Friday is a 1 hour lecture
6:30pm-7:30pm, $5/person. Saturday is an all day workshop with both indoor and outdoor components (9am-
3:30pm), $40 for members/$50 for non-members (Friday’s lecture will be free to anyone signing up for both days).
(Pre-registration required) Please call 621-0031 to register.
September 8: Arboretum’s Fall Fundraiser – Autumn Auction, Starting @ 4pm, $16
members/$18 non-members. For more information or to buy tickets, call 621-0031.
October 13: Outdoor Photography Workshops – Organized By: Capital Area Camera Club.
All ages welcome, Workshops start @ 9am. Bring your camera!!! Call 621-0031 for more information.
October 30: The Batmobile – Bats of the World – Presented By: The Chewonki Foundation.
Kindergarten – Adult. Max. 30. 6:30pm-7:30pm. For more information, call 621-0031.
November 7: Aquatic Plant Invaders Program – Presenter: Tamara Whitmore, Friends of the
Cobbossee Watershed. Grades 3-8, Max. 25, $3.50/person. 9:30am-10:30am. Call 621-0031 for more info.
November 14: Birds & Their Adaptations & the Bird Olympics – Presenter: Lisa Kane,
Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. **2 Programs Offered: 9:30-10:30 & 11-12noon. Grades 1 and up,
Max. 30/session, $3.50/person. For more information, call 621-0031.
For information about any of these programs, or to schedule a school program this Fall,
please call Toni Pied, Education Director @ 621-0031, or e-mail ptsaedu@roadrunner.com
2007/2008 Outdoor Education Programs
*The following programs are available Wed., Thurs., or Fri. mornings during May, June,
September, and October. Programs last up to 1½ hours and are lead by knowledgeable staff and
experienced volunteers. Cost is $4.00/child - $60 group minimum for each program.
ARBORETUM TOUR: A walking tour of the Arboretum's trails, plant collections and historic sites;
includes discovery of seasonal highlights. (K-12)
POND LIFE: A hands-on exploration and identification of the macroinvertebrates in Viles Pond. Water
quality of the pond will be discussed based on the findings. (3-12)
WETLAND STUDIES: Students will learn about the different functions of wetlands through the power of
metaphor, by comparing everyday objects to the roles wetlands play. Includes a walking tour of our
wetland area. (1-8)
SEED DISPERSAL: Students will learn all about seeds and seed dispersal during a fall nature walk.(K-8)
TREE IDENTIFICATION: An introduction to the major tree types in Maine. Students will have practice
using a dichotomous key to identify 11 common deciduous and coniferous trees. (1-12)
HOW BIG IS YOUR TREE?: Students will first be introduced to the concepts of circumference & diameter
using “tree cookies”; then they will take height and other measurements on their own tree. Use Diameter
tapes, Biltmore sticks and math during this session. (4-12)
WILDLIFE HABITAT: After an introduction to the concept of habitat and its components (food, water,
shelter and space), students will explore either a forest or pond habitat to look for evidence of animals
that live there. (K-8)
ECOSYSTEMS: An introduction to the concept and components of ecosystems; different ecosystems will be
explored. (4-8)
FORESTMEASUREMENT: Learn how foresters determine the age, height and diameter of trees. Forestry
tools such as an increment borer, diameter tape, and Biltmore stick and will be demonstrated.(5-12)
*SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS MAY BE MADE FOR A VARIETY OF OTHER TOPICS, UPON REQUEST*
*Please call Toni Pied, Pine Tree State Arboretum Education Director @ 621-0031
(e-mail: ptsaedu@roadrunner.com) for more information or to schedule a program*
www.pinetreestatearboretum.org
~The PineTreeState Arboretum is a private, nonprofit, membership organization~
Directions to the PineTreeState Arboretum: Located in Augusta across from the AMHIState
Office complex on Route 9 (153 Hospital St.). Take Western Ave. Exit from I~95; go east on Western
Ave. to the first rotary; take the 2nd right, crossing the KennebecRiver; bear right before reaching the
2nd rotary onto Route 9. Traveling approximately 1 mile, straight through one traffic light, look for
the Arboretum parking lot on your left.
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Feb. 26, 2007
Centershot Ministries Classes Offered
CentershotSMMinistries – Are you on target?
By Kristopher R. Grimes, CentershotSM Ministries National Director
The vision of CentershotSM Ministries began as it became increasingly apparent that the success of the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASPSM) would lead students and families to find other venues to engage in the sport of archery. Many church leaders recognized the potential of using archery to draw these students to a Christian environment and introduce them to Christ in the process.
CentershotSM Ministries is successful because it is a new and innovative method to reach unengaged students from every background for the cause of Christ. Regardless of gender, size, age, or athletic ability, CentershotSM Ministries allows all students to compete together building stronger and broader fellowships and deeper relationships with Christ.
CentershotSM began as a pilot program at AltonBaptistChurch and two other churches in Lawrenceburg, KY in the summer of 2005. Using a Christian curriculum entitled The Plan that relates the sport of archery to the fundamentals of the Christian faith, Alton soon saw an active participation of students nearly double during the 8 week program! After witnessing the success of CentershotSMMinistries at Alton Baptist soon several other churches and Christian camps joined the program. “… [CentershotSM] was one of the pillars for the strongest summer programs for children and youth that we have had in years!” a Kentucky pastor said when asked about his church’s CentershotSM Ministries program. When hearing about the plan for CentershotSM Ministries, the director of NASP stated, “I expect CentershotSM Ministries to attract students searching for a place to practice and fellowship with likeminded young archers.”
The successful implementation of CentershotSM in Kentucky, with the help of a wildly successful NASPSM, has prompted churches in other states to get involved. While churches in West Virginia quickly took part in the program by traveling to Kentucky to get trained, as many as 20 other states began to inquire about the program. In the meantime, on December 2, 2006, students from several churches in Lawrenceburg, KY, ranging from 3 years old to 19, participated in the first Anderson County Kentucky CentershotSMMinistries tournament. The excitement of the competition was tremendous! There was standing room only for parents, grandparents, and other family members and friends in largest church gym in AndersonCounty demonstrating that CentershotSM Ministries is truly a family ministry!
As of January 1st, 2007, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Alabama have ongoing CentershotSM programs. Maine and Oklahoma will officially begin pilot programs in March and April respectively. South Carolina, North Carolina, Ohio, New York, Iowa, New Hampshire and Michigan are now planning pilot programs for this year and early 2008.
The mission of CentershotSM Ministries is to lead participants to a deeper and more committed relationship with Jesus Christ while providing quality instruction in international style target archery at the same time. It is our prayer that by using a Christian based archery program we might teach students a life-skill that will be enjoyed now and throughout adulthood while nurturing their spiritual journey in the process.
Centershot Ministries Training
"Making Christ the Target of Our Lives"
The goal of Centershot Ministries is very simple:
to help the Church reach youth for Christ!
Unfortunately, many of today's sports divide kids into two groups, the athletes
and everyone else. Many of us know how it feels to be among the last picked.
But not so with archery. The wonderful thing about archery is that it levels the playing field. Success on the range is not determined by gender, age,
background, or ability. Centershot Ministries connects with all youth!
Leading kids to Christ. The most important aspect of the program is
reaching kids for Christ. Volume One of the Centershot curriculum focuses
on God's plan of salvation. We believe that this program will attract
many young people that have never before attended church or heard the
Good News of Jesus Christ.
A chance to change lives. Don't miss this opportunity to reach the lost youth
in your community. Yes, this is new and different, but so was our Savior.
Remember there are many young people that have never met Jesus,
maybe you will be the one to introduce them.
BAI: Basic Archery Instructor
March 30, 2007; at Columbia St. Baptist, Bangor
This course will teach you to be an instructor of the
Centershot Ministries and NASP programs to children. Cost $30.00
BAIT: Basic Archer Instructor Trainer
March 29 - 31, 2007 at Columbia St. Baptist, Bangor
This course will teach you to be an instructor of the
Centershot Ministries and NASP programs to children and
to be an instructor of the BAI course. Cost $35.00
For further information or to register
Please contact Dennis Amero, MCB Chairman at
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Feb. 6, 2007
2007 INDOOR NATURAL HISTORY PROGRAM SCHEDULE
2007 INDOOR NATURAL HISTORY PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Reservations are First-Come, First-Served, Call 621-0031 to reserve space
1 class offered from 9:30-10:30 AM unless otherwise noted;
$3.50/person -including adults who attend with their children.
Make checks payable to: The Pine Tree State Arboretum (PTSA)
Spring ‘07
Wed. March 7, Life in the Intertidal Zone, Presenter: Aimee Hayden-Roderiques, Natural Science Educator, MaineState Aquarium
***2 programs offered today: 9:45 – 10:45 & 11 – 12 noon ***
Have you ever been interested in learning more about those tide pool creatures you see at the beach? Wonder how scientists figure out what animal is what and how they give them their names? What characteristics make each creature special and how do they survive in the sea? In this program we will be talking about these creatures, how and where they live, and how scientists sort through all the thousands of ocean animals and figure out who's who. We will bring along some sea stars and crabs, sea urchins and lobsters, and maybe a few other creatures for you to meet. Grades 1 and up, max. 25 students/session.
Wed. March 14, A Look Inside a Fish, Presenters: Josh Platt, Kennebec SWCD & Emily Jones, Dept. of Inland Fish & Wildlife
In Maine we have a wide variety of fish in our lakes and streams. Learn about several different species of Maine fish, how camouflage helps them survive and what some of their physical adaptations are. Find out what the inside of a fish looks like, take part in a dissection and learn all the parts and their functions. Grades 1 and up, max. 40 students.
Wed. March 21, Maine’s Busy Beavers, Presenter: Lisa Kane, Dept of Fish & Wildlife
Beavers are the only animal besides humans that can create their own habitat, or place to live. They are abundant in Maine, and have an interesting life cycle. Using mounted specimens, skins, skulls, and beaver “chaw”, we will explore the world of the beaver, take a look at the animals’ place in US and Maine history, and investigate beaver populations today. All ages; max. 50 students.
Wed. March 28, Mercury Mystery: The Case of the Poisoned Loon!, Presenter: Tamara Whitmore, Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed Students will be introduced to the concepts of Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification through participation in an interactive story re-tracing the steps leading up to our tragic event: the unsuccessful hatching of a loon egg. Connections will be made between mercury pollution and other organisms, including humans, as well as measures we can all take to reduce mercury pollution in the environment. Grades 3 – 8, max. 25.
Wed. April 4, Tree Measurement, Presenters: Josh Platt, Kennebec SWCD & Darcy Whittemore, Ed. Director, PTSA
Find out how foresters determine the height and other measurements of a tree. By measuring a tree’s circumference, height and crown spread, students can determine a tree’s “Big Tree” number. Use Diameter tapes, Biltmore sticks and math during this session. Grades 4 & up, max 30.
Tues. April 10, Bugs, Bugs, Bugs! Presenter: Charlene Donahue, Entomologist, MaineForest Service; All Ages; max. 30 students
A program about the fascinating world of insects that lies at our very door. Learnhow these tiny animals live and how they have adapted to their surroundings. Live and pinned insect specimens, signs of insects and various insect life stages will be on hand for close up inspection.
Wed. April 25, Find a Space and Show Your Face Presenter: District Game Warden
***2 programs offered today: 10:00 – 11:00 AM & 11:00 – 12 noon***
A District Game Warden will go over important survival information for kids if they ever become lost in the woods. Students will learn how to build a shelter, stay warm, conserve energy, and attract the attention of searchers; all techniques that would help your students survive in the woods if lost. A good lesson to go along with studying Don Fendler's book, “Lost on a Mountain in Maine”. Grades 2 and up; max. 30.
Fall ‘07
Wed. November 7, Aquatic Plant Invaders, Presenter: Tamara Whitmore, Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed
Is it possible for plants that live in the water to ruin the health and usability of a lake? Yes! Especially when the plants are “alien species”! Learn how to tell the difference between some of our native species of aquatic plants and invading non-native plant species through a discussion of basic plant structure and a hands-on identifying activity using plastic look-alikes and taxonomic keys and pictures. Learn what role YOU can play to help stop the spread of these unwanted aquatic plant species to your local lake or pond! Grades 3 – 8, max. 25.
Wed. November 14, Birds & Their Adaptations & the Bird Olympics, Presenter: Lisa Kane, Dept of Fish & Wildlife
***2 programs offered today: 9:30 – 10:30 & 11 – 12 noon ***
For the first half of this program we'll use mounted specimens of songbirds, raptors and waterfowl to identify the many different adaptations birds exhibit to blend into their particular habitat. Looking at color, beaks, feet, feathers, diet and migration habits, we will learn how and where to find a variety of species of birds. The second half of this program will feature a 'Bird Olympics': kids will visit 5 different stations, representing how birds fly, find food, migrate long distances, etc. How does your arm flapping rate compare to birds'? How fast can you run? How does your arm span compare to wingspans of different birds? How well do you smell? How much food do you eat each day? A run through the challenges of the Bird Olympics will help you understand what athletes birds really are. Grades 1 and up, Max 30 students/session.
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Darcy Whittemore
Education Director
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You've had arguments over the comparative quality of Fried Dough.
You call four inches of snow "a dusting."
You don't understand why there aren't fried clam shacks elsewhere in the county.
You know what an Irving is and the location of 15 of them.
You knew all the flavors at Perry's Nut House.
Your car is covered in yellow-green dust in May.
You can drive the Augusta traffic circle without slowing down.
You've hung out at a gravel pit.
You think a mosquito could be a species of bird.
You once skipped school and went to Bar Harbor, Old Orchard Beach or Reid State Park.
Even your school cafeteria made good chowder.
You've almost fallen asleep driving between Houlton and Presque Isle.
You know how to pronounce Calais.
You've made a meal out of a Jordan's red dye hot-dog, a bag of Humpty Dumpty potato chips and a can of soda.
You've gone to a Grange bean supper.
In high school, you (or a friend) packed Deering Ice Cream cones.
At least once in your life, a seagull pooped on your head.
At least once in your life you've said, "It smells like the mill in here."
There's a fruit and vegetable stand within 10 minutes of your house.
You crave Italian sandwiches at least weekly.
Your house converts to a B&B every July and August for people from away that you happen to know.
All year long you're tracking sand in the house-from the beach in the summer and the roads and sidewalks in the winter.
You have to have the sand cleaned out of your brake system every spring.
You do the majority of your shopping out of Uncle Henry's.
You've ditched the car on the side of the road somewhere because you thought you saw some good fiddleheads!
You know a lobster pot is a trap, not a kettle.
You know not to plant tender crops until the last full moon in May.
You go to the dump and bring back more than you brought.
You've watched "Murder she Wrote" and snickered at the stupid fake accents.
You know how to find the rope swing at the quarry.
You take the New Hampshire toll personally.
You always wave when you see a Maine license plate in another state.
When you're supposed to dress up, you wear flannel with a tie.
There's too much "stuff" in your 2 "cah" garage to get either of your cars into it.
You know what a frappe is.
L.L. Bean's not just a store, it's a way of life.
"The City" means exclusively Portland.
"Salt damage" is a viable insurance claim.
All of the traffic lights blink yellow at 10 o'clock at night.
It's not a storm - it's a Nor'eastah.
"Open 24/7" might as well be Greek.
More stores have "Bienvenue" flags than "Welcome" flags.
You eat ice cream with flavors like 'Moose Tracks" and "Maine Black Bear".
You know that a chocolate doughnut is not a white doughnut with chocolate frosting.
You wouldn't eat beans in tomato sauce or Manhattan clam chowder if you were starving!
As a child, you played outside in a snow storm without hat, mittens, scarf and with your jacket open because it was just a little cool.
The area around your back door is referred to as "the dooryard".
You eat potato chips with flavors such as "clam dip", "ketchup" and "dill pickle".
You call the basement "downcellah."
There is only one shopping plaza in town.
You use "wicked" as a multipurpose part of speech
Your pickup has more mud on it then the ground around it for a 15 foot radius.
More than 1/2 the meat in your freezer is moose.
You enjoy a hot chocolate more than a margarita.
If your "luxury vehicle" is a twelve-year-old rustbucket on wheels.
If your dog eats better than you do, and more often too.
If you never say what you paid for an item but how much you "give" for it.
You actually get these jokes and pass them on to other friends from Maine.
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