Homeschool Nations - West Virginia


Jun. 27, 2008

Geology Rocks!!!

Email message from Hoy R Murphy Jr. , WVDNR

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
www.wvdnr.gov
 

"Geology! Rocks" this summer at West Virginia state parks and forests with special programs presented at 10 areas by the West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey.

A state since 1863, West Virginia was actually millions of years in the making. The mineral wealth and natural beauty of West Virginia owe much to geologic processes that began eons ago. Without geologic processes, there would be no rocks, rivers, coal, oil or gas, minerals, or scenic beauty." Indeed, there would be no mountains in the Mountain State," says survey geologist Ken Ashton.

"Geology! Rocks" and similar programs are some of the West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey's missions, according to Ashton. "The opportunity to answer questions about West Virginia geology-related and earth science is something I enjoy," says Ashton. Ashton has worked with WVGES since 1982 and has frequently conducted presentations, talks and walks at West Virginia's state parks and forests as a summer program guest. "Whether you are a landowner or engineer, professional or student, private citizen or company representative or a vacationing guest, 'Geology! Rocks' is open to anyone interested in learning about the geology of West Virginia: rocks, minerals, oil, gas, coal and even fossils."

"If you don't know limestone from sandstone or granite from gravel there are two activities to attend," says Sissie Summers, state parks programming administrator. "The evening program that Ken offers explains and explores the mysteries of 'rock.' The next morning, attendees 'roll' out for a hike to learn about geology, topography and more. The West Virginia Geological Survey folks are the experts presenting this program series. You can attend evening or morning activities or both. This earth science program format is hands-on activity for scout and 4-H groups, families and our future geologists."

"Geology! Rocks"summer programs are scheduled at these parks. The presentations are informal, open to parks guests and the general public, and offered at no charge.

Geology! Rocks. Presentation areas in 2008
June 27 - Cedar Creek State Park (Gilmer County)
July 15-16 - Lost River State Park (Hardy County)
July 16-17 - Cacapon Resort State Park (Morgan County)
July 18-19 - Beech Fork State Park (Cabell/Wayne County)

July 23 - Hawks Nest State Park, 7:30 p.m. Lodge Conference Room (Fayette County)
July 24 - Hawks Nest State Park, 10 a.m.- Cliffside Trail (Fayette County)
July 25-26 - Watoga State Park (Pocahontas County)
July 29-30 - Blackwater Falls State Park (Tucker County)
July 30-31 - Canaan Valley (Tucker County)
August 7-8 - Pipestem Resort State Park (Mercer/Summers County)

For more information about special summer programs you may visit www.wvstateparks.com and click on Special Summer Programs or contact the specific park directly for times and locations. Presentations are added as scheduled. Come as you are. Summer programs are informal and offered at no charge.

History of WV Geological and Economic Survey & Museum of Geology

Established in 1897, the purpose of The West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey (WVGES) is to investigate the State's geological and physical resources, make the results of these investigations available to the public, and provide topographic, geologic, and other maps of the State.

Showcasing the rich and varied story of West Virginia's geology is the mission of the West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey's Museum of Geology and Natural History. Housed in the lobby of the Survey's headquarters on Cheat Lake, near Morgantown, the museum displays rock, mineral, and fossil specimens and offers an opportunity for visitors to sample the scope of West Virginia's vast natural heritage.

The Museum of Geology and Natural History was established for the collection, preparation, preservation, and exhibition of rock, mineral, and fossil specimens from all ages of West Virginia's geologic history. In addition to being a repository for all types of geologic specimens, the museum's ongoing collections also include historic books, maps, manuscripts, and artifacts.

The museum's main goal is to provide West Virginians and other visitors an opportunity to examine geologic specimens and explore the geologic processes responsible for West Virginia's outstanding scenery and great mineral wealth. The museum aims to give visitors an understanding of how its geology makes the Mountain State unique, and hopefully inspire visits to West Virginia's scenic treasures time and time again.

WVGES offices and museum is located at Mont Chateau Research Center at 1 Mont Chateau Road, Morgantown, W.Va. and open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Web site is www.wvgs.wvnet.edu and phone number (304) 594-2331.

Information about West Virginia's state parks and forests is online at www.wvstateparks.com or by calling 800 CALL WVA and asking for the park by name. For general information about parks, you may call (304) 558-2764.

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Jun. 19, 2008

Summer Fun

Hooray for SUMMER!!! I dream of these wonderful warm and sunny days all winter long, as I bet most of you do. We have officially finished our lessons, but, the best part of teching at home is knowing that learning happens wherever you are. I wanted to post the link to our wonderful state Dept of Natural Resources page that includes LOADS of cool stuff to do all over our beautiful state. Have a TERRIFIC summer!!! Here is the link:

http://www.wvdnr.gov/

Hugs from Kanawha County,

Charlotte

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May. 16, 2008

Vandalia Gathering--FREE Admission

May 23-25, 2008

32nd annual Vandalia Gathering

Cultural Center & State Capitol Grounds

Admission is FREE

Old time music
ethnic & traditional dancing
WV performers jam tent
Storytelling
Food
Crafts & Quilts
Old-time for young 'uns

Fri. & Sat. night concerts, Sun. finale

Sat. contests: fiddle, bluegrass banjo, mandolin

Sunday contests: old-time banjo, lap dulcimer, flat pick guitar, liars

Pie & Cake contests Sat. on the Plaza Deck @ 1 p.m.

Cake Walk Sat. in the Great Hall @ 4 p.m.




 
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Mar. 22, 2008

French and Indian War 150th Anniversary Re-enactment

French and Indian War 150th Anniversary Re-enactment
at Tu-Endie-Wei State Park March 29


Tu-Endie-Wei State Park, in the Mason County town of Point Pleasant, is the first of three parks hosting a living history program that will highlight the 150th Anniversary of the French and Indian War of 1758. Doug Wood and Trails, Inc. will present a day of 18th century history on March 29 at this educational state park along the Ohio River.

Highlights during this event will include raids, led by Cherokee commanders Mankiller Ostenaco and Great Warrior Oconostota, which took place along the Ohio River in the vicinity of Fort Duquesne. The public will interact with costumed history interpreters, learning about the alliance between the colony of Virginia and the Cherokees to oust the French from the Ohio Valley.

The March 29 event begins at 10 a.m. with a warrior camp living history demonstration, followed by an 11 a.m. program on prisoners and their fates. Warrior camp demonstrations will also take place at noon and 2 p.m. A hike to emphasize the long distance traveled and communication techniques used by the warriors will take place between 2 and 3 p.m. This hike will also highlight local landmarks and their significance to the war.

Late afternoon events include an overview of the French and Indian War, complete with images, maps and audio visual presentations, at the Fort Randolph Terrace (next door to the park) from 3 - 4 p.m. The day will conclude with a West Virginia Humanities Council, History Alive! presentation on Cherokee Commander Outacite Ostenaco titled "I Have Now Made a Path to Virginia."

Portrayals include a French captive; a Delaware captive; a Shawnee captive; and a Virginia captive of the Shawnees, returning to Virginia with the Cherokee war gang; a Virginia soldier embedded with the Cherokee war gang; Cherokee warriors; and a Cherokee war woman.

The three parks in this history series are Tu-Endie-Wei State Park (the former Point Pleasant State Park) on March 29, Blennerhassett Island State Park on June 29, and Tomlinson Run State Park on August 30.

A program schedule for this and other events can be found online at www.wvstateparks.com , or by calling 1-800-CALL WVA.

For directions to Tu-Endie-Wei State Park, visit www.tu-endie-weistatepark.com, or call 304-675-0869. This event is free and open to the public.

HISTORY

Two hundred fifty years ago, Cherokee war gangs traveled the Ohio River War Road, terrorizing the French and their allied American Indians. "The Point was truly an important location in the French and Indian War," states Doug Wood. Wood is known for his historic portrayal of Ostenaco, a Cherokee war captain, in the West Virginia Humanities Council program, History Alive!. "War party after war party of Cherokees and Catawbas assisted Virginia in defending its western frontier. Indeed, the Cherokees in particular carried on an offensive war against the French over a 1,300 mile front, including the portion of the Ohio River along present-day West Virginia's border." Wood and other re-enactors honor Cherokee ancestors by telling the story of Cherokee warrior efforts during the French & Indian War.

In 1754, the first shots were fired in the bloody seven-year brawl, known today as the French and Indian War. The war embroiled several North American nations in a struggle for control of the eastern third of the continent. In the summer of 1755, English General Edward Braddock alienated Ohio Valley Iroquois, Delaware, and Shawnee allies and reaped a sounding defeat to a numerically inferior army of Indians and Frenchmen near the forks of Ohio River.

This loss unleashed the fury of French and Amerindian warriors against the English colonists in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. The colonies requested assistance from southern Amerindians, traditional enemies of the northerners, and the response from the Cherokees was swift and strong. Mankiller Ostenaco led 130 warriors against the Shawnees in the winter of 1756. The Cherokee campaign failed with the addition of a slow-moving, hunger-ridden, infighting Virginian army. However, a strong friendship between Mankiller Ostenaco and Mr. Andrew Lewis ensured the steady support the colonies needed from the Cherokees.
Ostenaco recruited warriors, led war parties, and conducted diplomatic missions. His efforts ensured that the colonies' defensive war was complemented by effective offensive maneuvers carried to the very gates of the enemy's Ohio Valley strongholds. The Cherokee offensive campaign paved the way for the Reverend Post's peace mission to the Ohio Valley Indians, which led to the relatively unopposed march of General Forbes' army to the ruins of Fort Duquesne (present-day Pittsburgh) late in 1758.

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Mar. 21, 2008

Civil War Re-enactment

Civil War Reenactment Weekend - Hurricane
Held at Valley Park, Hurricane, WV. Re-enactors will commemorate the skirmish at Hurricane Bridge and the Scary Creek skirmish. Crafts, Sutlers, storytelling, night firing, parade drills, ladies tea, historical lantern tour and military dance. Contact Linda Bush (304) 562-0512, Putnam County Visitor's Bureau. Location: Valley (Wave Pool) Park Admission/parking: Donations.
#1 Valley Park Dr.
Hurricane ,WV 25526.
Phone: 304-562-0518
Phone 2:
Contact Person: Linda Bush
E-mail: Tourism@putnamcounty.org
Web Address: www.putnamcounty.tourism
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Mar. 9, 2008

Clay Center Spring Homeschool Days

Just for Home Schoolers!


Spend an educational, fun-filled day at the Clay Center's Avampato Discovery Museum at one of our special Home School Days! You and your children may choose to experience our art and science galleries, see a giant screen film or planetarium show, participate in a themed hands-on workshop or participate in all three activities. FIll out our online registration form below to sign up for home school days or school performances.

Pricing
Funding may be available to home school students who qualify. All accompanying adults must pay applicable admission rates. Funding is not available for all events or school performances. To find out if your children qualify, please fill out the last two items in the registration form below.

Galleries- $4 per person for students and parents 
Workshop- $2 per person for students and parents
Film - $2.50 per person for students and parents
Performances - $4 per person for students and parents

See Home School Registration Form below for pricing of activity combinations.

Forces and Motion
Thursday, May 8, 2008 
Film: Forces of Nature at noon
Forces of Nature is an exciting spectacle that follows scientists and their attempts to predict natural disaster. With tornadoes, volcanoes and earthquakes, this film will take you on a ride you won’t forget!
Workshop: Weather 101 at 11 am or 1 pm
You’ll get a real “charge” out of this workshop exploring lightning, static electricity, air pressure and more! 
Special Option - West Virginia Dance Company in WHERE IN THE WORLD IS? at 9:30 am
A geography, social studies and language lesson using movement and dance to teach students about the formation of the Earth’s continents and their various cultures.

Space Science!

Wednesday, July 9, 2008 
Planetarium: Space Oddities at 11 am
Explore some of the most unusual things found in the universe like black holes, comets and more! Followed by a look around the nighttime sky.
Workshop: Toys in Space at 10 am or noon
See physics in action and have an out-of-this-world time as you explore how everyday toys behave in microgravity!

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Mar. 9, 2008

2008 West Virginia Homeschool Conference

Time is fast approaching for the annual Home School Conference. This year it is being held in Morgantown and there are some very interesting events planned as well as a couple of well known speakers. Details are available on the CHEWV web site at  http://www.chewv.org/
Seekers of His Heart

2008 Christian Home Educators of West Virginia's Conference


May 30-31, 2008

Christian Missionary Alliance Church

Morgantown, WV

Featuring Keynote Speaker Kevin Swanson

of Generations
And Special Sessions with
Gary DeMar of American Vision

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Jan. 17, 2008

One More FREEBIE

I got this in my inbox this morning and wanted to pass it along. Rebecca Kochenderfer from Homeschool.com is hosting a FREE Winter Teleconference this month:

Dear Charlotte,

Hello! This is Rebecca Kochenderfer from Homeschool.com.
Next week is Homeschool.com's Winter Teleconference.

If you belong to any homeschooling groups or email lists
would you please post this message? The Teleconference is free
and it is really an excellent event.

==================
Homeschool.com's FREE Homeschooling Teleconference is next week!
January 21-24th. You can call in from your home phone and talk personally
with the expert! To register for the event go to
http://www.homeschool.com/articles/teleconference_winter08/default.asp.

This year's topics include...
"Motivating Your Child is as Easy as PIE" with Debbie Elder
"Homeschooling Success Story: College By Twelve" with Mona Lisa Harding
"Homeschooling at the Speed of Life" with Marilyn Rockett
"TEENS! Change is Your Choice" with Julie Jenkins Sathe
"TEEN Song Journal Workshop" with Kim Culbertson
Homeschooling Success Story: Classical Superstars: "The 5 Browns"
"Homeschool's Answer to High School" with Don and Aneladee Milne
"How To Pay For College Without Going Broke" with Reecy Arresty
"A Parent's Guide to Homeschooling" with Tamra Orr
"Is Your Child At (Or Above) Grade Level?" with Rebecca Kochenderfer

If you cannot make the LIVE Teleconference, you can order
the recordings from: www.Homeschool.com/preorder
=========================
By the way, I've finished my book "Homeschooling and Loving It"
and I hope to have it printed out soon. Woo-hoo!

Thank you so much for your help!

Rebecca Kochenderfer
Editor-in-Chief
Homeschool.com
Rebecca@Homeschool.com
Homeschool.com

12210 Herdal Drive, Suite 11
Auburn, CA
95603
US

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Jan. 17, 2008

A List of Freebies for Your Homeschool

Hello to all Mountaineers!!!! I am posting a list of websites that were posted in a group that I belong to. There is something for everyone here and who can resist a FREEBIE. Hope that everyone is having a GREAT January!!!

Charlotte

Homeschool Freebies Links
http://www.geocities.com/blackhomeschool/homeschooling_freebies.html

TheHomeSchoolMom.com
http://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/
http://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/teacherslounge/freebies.php

Several Free Activity Packs and Educational Kits for Kids
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977205654

Homeschool Curriculum and Resources
http://www.splashesfromtheriver.com/homeschool.htm

Teaching Links - REALLY NICE
http://www.preksmarties.com/links/teaching.htm

Hands On Homeschooling--Homeschooling Links
http://www.handsonhomeschooling.com/links.htm

Knowledge House: Library of Links
http://www.knowledgehouse.info/

Best Homeschooling
http://www.besthomeschooling.org/

Online Freebies for Homeschooling
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Pennsylvania/377224/

Life Learning Free Worsheets and Printables
http://www.lifelearning.org/free-worksheets-and-printables-for-
homeschoolers/

Pre-K Printables - REALLY NICE
http://www.prekinders.com/printables.htm

Pre-K and Preschool Resources for Ages 3-5
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/prek.htm

Pre-K Pages Links for Teachers
http://www.pre-kpages.com/links_for_teachers.html

Animal Home Puzzles printable (Pre-K - 2) - Animals Zoology Biology
http://www.teachervision.fen.com/animals/printable/2621.html

Family Printables Center
http://printables.familyeducation.com/

Loads of Free Samples for Teens and Pre Teens
http://archives.zinester.com/76755/133557

Moms Break Free Printables
http://www.momsbreak.com/

Summer Freebies. Printables and Resources
http://archives.zinester.com/76755/132522

Free Activity Books For Kids
http://www.epa.gov/agriculture/akid.html

List of Kids Freebies and Samples
http://freefamilyresources.com/id19.htm

Free Christian Games for Kids
http://www.jesusanswers.com/games/christian/church.htm

His-Net Links for Family Freebies and Resources
http://www.his-net.com/html/family.html

Free Family Coloring Pages
http://coloringbookfun.com/family/

Christian Family Out Reach Freebies
http://www.christianfamilyoutreach.com/about.htm

NCSAA Homeschool Family Membership
http://www.ncsaa.org/homeschool_family_membership.htm

Freebies and Resources from RIF's Family Network
http://www.rif.org/parents/resources/

Kinder Printables for PreK - K2
http://www.kinderprintables.com/

FamilyFun: Printables (Download Printable Fun) - and More Family Fun
http://familyfun.go.com/printables/

Hundreds of Free Themed Coloring Pages and More
http://www.4kraftykidz.com/FreeColoring.html

Handy Art Sample Packs (s/h)
http://www.handyart.com/samples.html

Database of Arts and Crafts Freebies
http://archives.zinester.com/76755/138534

Printable Bookmarks, Activity Sheets, Stickers and More
http://www.leehansen.com/printables

Very Huge List of Freebies for Kids
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977218929
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977217913

Free Publications and Magazines
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977217915

MORE HOMESCHOOLING FREEBIES
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977192755

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Jan. 5, 2008

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Happy 2008!!!! Here's hoping that your family will have a wonderful year filled with God's most wonderful blessings; Love, Hope, Grace and Strength. I intend to get back on track with posting, but am asking you for your help in letting me know about anything you would like to see here. I would love to hear from you. My addy on the net is: charlottespears5@aol.com Let me know what you are thinking.

Hugs,

Char

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Oct. 14, 2007

County Maps

Do you need a map with the WV Counties labeled for you? I have just learned from another Homeschool mom of a site where you can download maps with the counties and with the topographical graphing at this web addy:

http://county-map.digital-topo-maps.com/west-virginia.shtml

The maps are in color and beautifully done. Stop by and check them out. Hope you have a wonderful week.

Char

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Oct. 1, 2007

New Homeschool 4-H Club

    

New 4-H Club Forming

Age: 9 to 21

(ages as of  Oct. 1, 2008)

 

Oct. 16, 2007

2:00 - 3:30 P.M.

Memorial Building, Princeton, WV

 

For More information call:

Tammy Ponder, leader 304-952-4081

Natnwid3@yahoo.com

WVU Extension Office 304-425-3079

 

Anyone needing special accommodations for any extension-sponsored event should contact the Mercer County Extension Office at 425-3079

two weeks prior to the activity or the deadline date, whichever is earlier, so arrangements can be made.

 

Programs and activities offered by the West Virginia University Extension Service are available to all persons without regard to race, color,

sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political beliefs, sexual orientation, national origin, and marital or family status. Issued in

furtherance of cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U. S. Department of Agriculture.

Director, Cooperative Extension Service, West Virginia University.                                                            ESO2-16

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Sep. 29, 2007

New Harrison County Group

A friend on the WVAHS Yahoo group shared with me that there is a new group in Harrison County,
now, also. Currently meeting Wednesdays 12-2pm @ the VA Park. Here's the Yahoo
group link:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HarrisonCountyHomeschoolGroup/  If you live in this area and are interested in joining, just click the link for more information.

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Sep. 20, 2007

News Flash--Coal Mining Museum

Thanks to an annoymous tipper I have information on a great looking Coal Mining Museum located in Fayette County. The Whipple Company Store had its Grand Opening in June of this year (2007). It has been fully restored and you can take photos of your visit there. There is also a genuine 1890's freight elevator you can operate. Coal mining is a Large part of our heritage in WV and while the Mining Museum in Beckley will be closed for repairs until 2008, the Whipple Company Store is open and ready for exploration right now. Stop by the web addy at http://www.whipplecompanystore.com/ to see more and plan your trip.

Char

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Sep. 20, 2007

Anything Interesting in Your Area

Hi to all and hope that your day is going GREAT!!! I wanted to post a little about the Clay Center in Charleston and add that they are a WONDERFUL source for afternoon field trips. They offer classes and workshops as well as having hands on displays in the Avempato Discovery Museum. The IMAX Theater is not to be missed if you really love BIG screens and movies. Check out their web site at http://www.theclaycenter.org/ for more information.

Do you have items of interest that you would like to see listed on this page? Places that are just too good to miss or information about articles or publications of interest to other homeschool families? If so, please let me know so that I can list them here for other WV folks to check out. My email is charlottespears5@aol.com and I read 'em every day (sometimes 2-3 times). I am always happy to hear from you.

Until next time,

Char

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Sep. 7, 2007

Museums in Kanawha County

Taking a day trip to a museum is always a good way to encourage interest in learning about a subject. Below is a list of some museums in Kanawha County that might inspire Journeys into Learning for you and your family:

Belle Historical Restoration
Society<http://www.museumsofwv.org/museum.cfm?Museum=121>
Belle, Kanawha County, WV

Boy Scout Museum <http://www.museumsofwv.org/museum.cfm?Museum=30>
Charleston, Kanawha County, WV

C & O Depot Museum <http://www.museumsofwv.org/museum.cfm?Museum=232>
St Albans, Kanawha County, WV

Charleston Police Museum<http://www.museumsofwv.org/museum.cfm?Museum=40>
Charleston, Kanawha County, WV

Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West
Virginia<http://www.museumsofwv.org/museum.cfm?Museum=142>
Charleston, Kanawha County, WV

Craik-Patton House <http://www.museumsofwv.org/museum.cfm?Museum=48>
Charleston, Kanawha County, WV

Glenwood Estate <http://www.museumsofwv.org/museum.cfm?Museum=65>
Charleston, Kanawha County, WV

Morgan's Kitchen Plantation
Museum<http://www.museumsofwv.org/museum.cfm?Museum=107>
St. Albans, Kanawha County, WV

South Charleston Museum<http://www.museumsofwv.org/museum.cfm?Museum=117>
South Charleston, Kanawha County, WV

St. Albans Historical
Society<http://www.museumsofwv.org/museum.cfm?Museum=234>
, Kanawha County, WV

West Virginia State
Archives<http://www.museumsofwv.org/museum.cfm?Museum=166>
Charleston, Kanawha County, WV

West Virginia State Museum<http://www.museumsofwv.org/museum.cfm?Museum=167>
Charleston, Kanawha County, WV

West Virginia State Police
Academy<http://www.museumsofwv.org/museum.cfm?Museum=169>
Institute, Kanawha County, WV


If you know of some good museum in your County please pass the information along. I will be happy to list it here. The BEST part of being a homeschool family is sharing information and favorite places with other homeschool families.

Til next time,

Char

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Aug. 28, 2007

Three Rivers Avian Center

Special Bird Demonstration: Three Rivers Avian Center

Start Date & Time: September 16, 2007 11:00 AM
End Date & Time: September 16, 2007 4:00 PM
Location: Tamarack Center Courtyard

Three Rivers Avian Center will bring several of their beautiful birds to present
"West Virginia Birds of Prey."  Visit their website for information about other events scheduled for this year also:  http://www.tracwv.org/


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Aug. 28, 2007

New Publication for Central WV

Central WV has a new FREE publication that out this week. It is called Two-Lane Livin' and features articles written by local people and will feature local news and events. This includes articles written by local homeschool families. This month's article is written by Karen Pennebaker and gives a good overview of the basic laws and information on homeschooling in our state. There is an on-line version that includes full length articles located at http://www.twolanelivin.com/sections/HomeFinance.html if you would like to take a look.

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Aug. 28, 2007

A couple of Fun Events

The Clay Center in Charleston will be having a couple of homeschool events this year. 


September 12 - Ancient Wonders
11 a.m. and 1 p.m. - "Investigating Artifacts" workshop
Discover the wonders of ancient civilizations and the science of archaeology as you "dig" into the past.
Noon - "Mystery of the Nile" giant screen film
A breathtaking cinematic adventure that takes you on an expedition down the world’s greatest and most deadly river, the Blue Nile.
Museum tour on your own.

December 5 - Winter WOW
10 a.m. and noon - "Ornament Making" workshop
Show off your artistic side as you create keepsake holiday ornaments.
11 a.m. - "Winter Sky" planetarium show
Enjoy a wonderful planetarium show and a live look at the current night sky.
Museum tour on your own. 

Visit the website at: http://www.theclaycenter.org/ticketinformation/homeschooldays.aspx for pricing and ticket information.

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Nov. 3, 2006

Welcome to WV

Hello and welcome to the Home School Nations page for WV. This page is dedicated to news and events for homeschool families here in the Mountain State. I am hoping to post something new every week and would welcome news from all Mountaineers with something to share. Let me know about events in your area and I will post it here for you. It is my hope that the homeschool families of WV will draw closer by way of this page.

 

Hope to hear from you soon,

Charlotte Spears

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Homeschool Nation on TOS
Submit Your Support Group Info!
Factory Tour USA
ClassBrain.com - State info!
US Geography
Events in YOUR State!
Considering Homeschooling

HSN Roll Call

** denotes a state needing a Coordinator - all states are needing several contributors each!

HSN
Military Blog
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho**
Illinois
Indiana**
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana**
Maine
Maryland**
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi**
Missouri
Montana **
Nebraska**
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey **
New Mexico
New York**
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island **
South Carolina
South Dakota**
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont **
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia**
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Washington DC **
Guam
Puerto Rico**

Alberta, Canada **
British Columbia, Canada
Manitoba, Canada
New Brunswick, Canada
Newfoundland/Labrador, Canada **
NW Territories, Canada **
Nova Scotia, Canada
Nunavut, Canada **
Ontario, Canada
Prince Edward Island, Canada **
Quebec, Canada
Saskatchewan, Canada **
Yukon Territory, Canada **

UK
Australia
** need contributors for each of the following areas: North England, Scotland, South England, London


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