Meeting Thursday?

Is it our Parent Support Meeting tomorrow Thursday November 27th?
7pm, downstairs of Bean to Cup?

Rhythmic Gymnastics Production of A Christmas Carol

Edited to add: More tickets have come available but I have to give our final numbers (and a cheque) to Camille on Monday. So far we are at 36. So contact me as soon as possible if you would like to come.

Hello everyone,

We are invited to attend the school performance next Friday, November 28. There are only 20 seats left. I am going to reserve them all. Please contact me as soon as possible if you would like to attend. Several home learners will be in the orchestra and the performance. You can contact me at agordon-smith@shaw.ca or 250-503-5416.

The following is the information:

I am writing you as Head Coach/Choreographer of the Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics Club to let you know of a Production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol that we will be presenting together with the Vernon Community Music School’s Carriage House Orchestra at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre this November.

Ring in the season, with the magic and intrigue of this spectacular re-imagined classic through a dynamic fusion of live music, drama, dance, gymnastics, acrobatics, rhythmic gymnastics and cirque-like storytelling. The show has been creatively crafted to be especially dazzling and interesting for children.

It is a story that will captivate young and old alike and we believe that it will be a great opportunity for students to be exposed to and inspired by an artistic/athletic endeavor. They will have the opportunity to see young performers, accomplished musicians and athletes (current/past national and international competitors and even an Olympian).

We are presenting a morning show (9:30am start) for students and staff on Friday, November 28^th 2008. Seats are $5/person. The production is approx. one hour and 40 minutes long including a brief intermission. Buses need to be there at least 15-20 minutes before start time so we can accommodate seating and start/finish on time.

We are confident that adults and children of all ages will delight in this experience.

Sincerely,

Camille Martens

Today's Hike at McKergow Meadows

I just realized that there was a mistake with the meeting place for today's hike. We met at Polson Place Mall Theatre Parking lot. Did some of you meet at Polson Park and wonder where we were? We are so sorry for this.

bison

If anyone is interested in free-range bison for their freezer my bison guy still has some un-spoken for bison. For a side it comes out to $3 per lb, cut any way you like and you get about 275 lbs. Last year I split a side amongst 4 of us - so we each got 1/8 a bison. This was a great way to try it. You can also buy smaller amounts but the price goes up. If anyone is interested you can call me or email me for his number. 250-379-2057 mrichoux@telus.net. I'm long distance from most of you so emailing is cheaper.

Homeschooling Legal Defense Association Session

Homeschool Info Session in Vernon

Homeschooling Open Seminar Tour (H.O.S.T.) by the Homeschool Legal Defense Association (Canada) (Speaker: Paul Faris)
DATE: Thursday, November 20, 7:00 p.m.
PLACE: Best Western Vernon Lodge (Okanagan Room)

Contact: Lina at 558-5537

What's it all about?
GOALS
- To support and strengthen local homeschooling networks
- To provide strong vision of the benefits of home education
- To establish the credibility (and superiority) of homeschooling as an educational option
- To help new homeschoolers start strong and stay strong on their journey of home education
- To promote the benefits of membership with HSLDA
TARGET MARKET
- Those who are open to homeschooling but have not yet started
- Those who have started homeschooling and are open to learning more
- Those who have become discouraged with homeschooling
- Skeptical family and friends of homeschoolers


Admission is Free. Coffee and Tea will be available.

Meeting topic/ideas??? I have one.... "How to solicit good intentions rather than demand good behaviour" (Gordon Neufeld's book). Is it all about patience?
Thoughts,
Delia

The Christian HS Group has a Hike to McKergow Meadows on Wed, Nov 19th (you probably already know this). Meet at Polson Park at 1:00. Are any of you planning on attending?
Delia

Swimming

Annette and I are getting together for swimming this Thursday am - aiming 10:30am. If anyone would like to join us, we'd be glad to see you! (I'm looking forward to knitting in the viewing area!) We will be doing this every other week for awhile. Come and get wet!

Me again looking for food sources contacts.... I'm wondering about where to buy grains? When I was driving in North Armstrong I saw a Grain Co-op? and was wondering about that? Also any tips on where to buy beef (free-range, grassfed...) I've got Vale Farms brochures but they are pricey... Thanks for the tips on chickens....
Cheers,
Delia

Christmas craft/bake sale and performance day/night
Does any HS group or other group organize one of these days. Last year in Maple Ridge it was held at the Eagles Hall and worked out well. I can't remember all the details but the kids sold crafts in the afternoon, they was a potluck dinner I think and then performances... We just did the crafts part...just having a new baby at the time... but I think everybody was pleased with how it went...
Delia

It was nice to meet many of you at the meeting. Good topic and helpful comments/suggestions...
Are the meetings scheduled for the last Thursday of each month? Is there a back-up phone contact list?
Since I'm new in town I wonder if anyone could help me with contacts for raw milk, free-range eggs, and chickens(to eat) to buy? I've tried Naomi's Birdsong Farm in Enderby (raw milk) with no luck with e-mail or phone number... And for eggs I've tried the Farmers Market but am not sure they are free-range as they are selling so many dozens....
Some other ideas I have which I have e-mailed GVRC on are skillastics: www.skillastics.com - non-competitive, physically challenging which kids play a board game ..... Mission HS (everybody group) got it offered this fall and I thought it would be good to try? fyi
Are there any meet at the park days arranged?
I'm going to give Jill's no knead bread recipe a try. I'm excited because there is no sugar or honey in it.
Cheers,
Delia