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Cedar Rapids - Oct 22 - Coe Playground of Science REMINDER

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:11:00 -0500

*Coe** **College** Playground of Science*

Peterson Hall, Coe College, 1220 First AVE NE

*Peterson Hall is on **College Road** (**13^th St.**) opposite the Clark Alumni House.*

October 22, 2009 6:00 -- 9:00 PM

FREE! (but close parking fills up quickly)

Kids! Bring your parents to the seventh annual "Coe Playground of Science" night at Coe College! The Coe College Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Math Clubs will lead the fun in Peterson Hall October 22,

2009 from 6:00 -- 9:00 in the evening. There will be interactive demos that teach kids of all ages about the natural world around them.

In previous years, they have shattered grapes, levitated things, made dragon's breath, played with numbers, flung pumpkins, played with strong magnets, made snow, learned about life, saw how chemistry allows us to create useful substances, made ice cream with liquid nitrogen which is over 300 degrees below zero, and saw molten glass pour from a crucible. Come have fun and learn about our natural world (all ages welcome).

Cedar Rapids - Homeschool Roller Skating from Sep thru April 2010

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:09:00 -0500

Homeschool Roller Skating

*Who:* Homeschool families and friends

*What:* Roller skating -- large rink + mini rink

Also visiting with other kids/parents

Snack bar

Pool table (games at 50 cents each)

Popular tunes, both secular and Christian

Skating games: Four Corners, Limbo

Non-skating dance: Cha-Cha Slide

*How much:* $5.00 for skaters -- free for non-skaters

*Where:* Super Skate - 5100 Northland Ave NE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-6206

(319) 377-3767

*When:* 1:00 -- 3:00 PM

Friday, September 18, 2009

Friday, October 16, 2009

Friday, November 13, 2009

Friday, December 11, 2009

Friday, January 15, 2010

Friday, February 19, 2010

Friday, March 19, 2010

Friday, April 16, 2010

May -- August dates to be determined

*Why:* Physical activity

Socialization ;)

*Questions:* Contact Heidi Haney at Heidi.B.Haney@gmail.com

Cedar Rapids - Homeschool Roller Skating from Sep thru April 2010

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:16:00 -0500

Homeschool Roller Skating

*Who:* Homeschool families and friends

*What:* Roller skating -- large rink + mini rink

Also visiting with other kids/parents

Snack bar

Pool table (games at 50 cents each)

Popular tunes, both secular and Christian

Skating games: Four Corners, Limbo

Non-skating dance: Cha-Cha Slide

*How much:* $5.00 for skaters -- free for non-skaters

*Where:* Super Skate - 5100 Northland Ave NE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-6206

(319) 377-3767

*When:* 1:00 -- 3:00 PM

Friday, September 18, 2009

Friday, October 16, 2009

Friday, November 13, 2009

Friday, December 11, 2009

Friday, January 15, 2010

Friday, February 19, 2010

Friday, March 19, 2010

Friday, April 16, 2010

May -- August dates to be determined

*Why:* Physical activity

Socialization ;)

*Questions:* Contact Heidi Haney at 366-1465 or Heidi.B.Haney@gmail.com

Cedar Rapids - Oct 22 - Coe Playground of Science

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:14:00 -0500

*Coe** **College** Playground of Science*

Peterson Hall, Coe College, 1220 First AVE NE

*Peterson Hall is on **College Road** (**13^th St.**) opposite the Clark Alumni House.*

October 22, 2009 6:00 -- 9:00 PM

FREE! (but close parking fills up quickly)

2009 from 6:00 -- 9:00 in the evening. There will be interactive demos that teach kids of all ages about the natural world around them.

Des Moines - Iowa Outdoor Expo for Kids & Families - 9-19 & 9-20

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:01:00 -0500

The Des Moines Izaak Walton League has organized an Iowa Outdoor Expo for Kids and Families. The Expo will include: Archery, Canoeing, Fishing, Fish Printing, Dog demonstrations, Wildlife identification, water safety etc. The event will take place at the Izaak Walton League Lodge at 4343 George Flagg Parkway and the west end of Water Works Park. This is a free collection of activities that will run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. For more information check out www.desmoinesikes.com.

Ready for school?

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:31:00 -0500

Hi Everyone - Hope you are all working or finished with your CPI form. Remember, this year all CPI forms all over the state have to be submitted to the local school district by August 26th NOT before the first day of school in your district as previous.

Forms can be downloaded in PDF format at www.the-niche.org or at HSLDA if you are a member. If you want a form you can fill out on your computer, email me at kidsrus @ louisacomm.net (remove the spaces) and I will send you the forms. I was unable to type into the PDF format, so I went to the trouble of retyping the forms for my own use, but I am willing to share,

One thing I think is very important is support and fellowship with other homeschool families. Please join a local homeschool group or start one if there isn't one around or that has a different philosophy than you. Homeschool support groups can be as simple as just meeting once a month to more active groups that have co-op classes, contests, etc. etc. NICHE will direct you to local groups in your area that you can check out and contact; you simply have to ask them for the information.

CPI Form 2009-2010 available.

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:38:00 -0500

Remember - The law has changed slightly this year: AUGUST 26, 2009 in all districts throughout Iowa is when the form is due in to your local school district's office.

The form is available online at the following sites along with companion forms, explanations, etc.

The NICHE: http://www.the-niche.org/resources/nicheforms.html

HSLDA: http://members.hslda.org/default.asp (You must be a member to access these forms).

If you would like a copy of the CPI form in WORD 97-2003 format (so you can type into it and save it filled out on your computer), email me and I will send it to you.

kidsrus @ louisacomm.net (just take out the spaces that I put in to keep it from being picked up by spamers).

Quad Cities - Augustana's Fryxell Geology Museum

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 08:57:00 -0500

Augustana's Fryxell Geology Museum –

820 38th Street

Rock Island, IL. 61201

Phone: 309-794-7318

http://www.augustana.edu/x11053.xml

Augustana's Fryxell Geology Museum is located inside the Swenson Hall of Geosciences on the campus of Augustana College. One of the largest and finest collections of rocks, minerals and fossils in the Midwest. The museum boasts over 2,000 rock, mineral and fossil specimens including a complete skeleton of the dinosaur Cryolophosaurus and a large fluorescent mineral exhibit. Open to the public, free-of-charge SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday-Friday, and weekend afternoons from 1 p.m.

to 4 p.m. JUNE - Open weekdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

CLOSED JULY THROUGH MID-AUGUST,

Des Moines - Three Sisters Homeschool programs coming up

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:14:00 -0500

July 2009 NEWS from THREE SISTERS

What crazy weather we’re having! Most people are thinking of vacations, but if you're following threesisjulia on twitter, you'll see that Three Sisters has been thinking ahead to the new school year.

HLR Programs

We’ve added a track of programming for the younger set, grades 2 and under, to accompany our programming for older kids. We’ve also set a program on knights, with a real live armored knight, on Sept. 9. More details are on our website. Registration for particular programs will be available on our website, approximately one month before the program. For short term news, we’re using our blog for updates. Following or subscribing to the blog is an easy way to make sure you don’t miss a thing.

Sept. 9 – Knights. A full-time professional knight will present a one hour program for all ages at 10 a.m. Held in partnership with the West Des Moines HSAP. $5/family. No cap!

Sept. 21 – Water Travels with Dewey. Learn about the water cycle with a half hour puppet show and a sequencing activity to aid in retention. Grades K – 2. No cost. Cap of 35 children.

Oct. 26 – Recycle Me! Kids learn about making good choices about items the use every day. Hands-on. Grades K – 2. No cost. Cap of 35 children.

Calendar

We’re looking forward to partnering with support groups to publicize their events. Our first submissions are listed below. Let’s hope for a great turnout. Event submissions are welcomed and approved through calendar@homelearningresources.com. Approved events may be included in our monthly newsletter. We keep a calendar in the sidebar of the blog as well as on the Calendar page on our website.

July 18 -- Jonathan Lewis, editor of _Home School Enrichment_ magazine. Cornerstone Church (US Hwy 30) speaks from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Schedule: The Socialization Deception, Break, Why I’m Glad to be a Homeschool Graduate, Q and A. Admission: $3. Questions: (515) 231-3088

August 26, 2009 -- 5th Annual Not Back to School Picnic, sponsored by IAUnschoolers Yahoo Group. Potluck Picnic. Raccoon River Park , 2500 Grand Ave. , West Des Moines . Shelter Coneflower A. Noon - 4 p.m. More info from brownsplus2 at yahoo dot com or graber at mchsi dot com.

Other daytime educational events during July include Jazz in July (www.MetroArts.org), nature programming (contact your county conservation board), and library summer reading events (check your local library).

Until next month, Julia

THREE SISTERS is a small Iowa company founded by three bargain-loving home school moms. It has produced homeschool sales and a conference. It remains open to producing other events, including HLR Programs. The founders revel in the fact that sisterhood does not rely on bloodlines.

Des Moines - Children's Story Time, Thursdays

Sun, 17 May 2009 20:35:00 -0500

Starting Thursday, May 21 through the end of August, we will be having a Children's Story Time at the Iowa Reptile Rescue shelter in the Northwest corner of Southridge Mall!

Time: 10:15am-11 am

Day: Every Thursday May 21 through August

Cost: FREE!!

Ages: All ages are invited

Details: Enjoy stories and tails about reptiles and amphibians, interact with the animals in the shelter, and even more fun!!

Make sure to BRING A PILLOW TO SIT ON!!

Free will donation appreciated, but not required.

Reservations not required, but big groups are encouraged to contact us so that we are prepared. :)

Hope to see you all there!!

Robin & Jason--Iowa Reptile Rescue

www.iowareptilerescue.com

contact@iowareptilerescue.com

641-840-0170