Meeting tonight AT TALKIN' DONKEY!!!

Hi
I just got a call back from the manager at Talkin' Donkey and the marriage group that had the room upstairs booked did cancel. there was some confusion about that, and we've had some times before where we've booked the room and somehow didn't get it. So! We DO have the Talkin Donkey Room upstairs booked for tonight from 7 until 10pm. Looks like there'll be a good show of people.

Next meeting tomorrow

We have the meeting room at Talkin' Donkey booked for tomorrow evening from 7 -10. I'll be there and am hoping to see some of you there as well!

Meeting this week? September 30th.

Would anyone like to have a support meeting this Thursday (tomorrow) evening? Talkin' Donkey isn't available but I've booked the downstairs room at Bean to Cup (on 27th Ave). I would like to go but my husband isn't sure he can be home by 7pm. Let me know if you plan to attend. Thanks!

Horseback Riding Opportunities

Kirby will be offering horseback riding near the racetrack starting in early November and is happy to offer daytime lessons/riding for homelearners. She has three levels of horse/pony - appropriate for beginner to advanced riders.

You can contact her at KirbyKozek@hotmail.com

Homeschool Classes at the Arts Centre

The Vernon Community Arts Centre:
The Vernon Community Arts Centre offers a wide range of classes for youth and adults. We can also design custom classes for a group of 4 or more homeschoolers. I would be happy to talk with you or any of your homeschoolers about the art making possiblities we offer.

We also have a small gallery space where we have an ongoing display of our members work. It is free of charge and open to the public during our regular business hours. We will be having an Open House Reception on Sept 24 from 2-4pm and you are all welcome to attend.

Christine Kashuba

Program Director

250-542-6243

kikinor@shaw.ca

Vernon Community Arts Centre

in the heart of Polson Park

www.vernonarts.ca

Hike This Friday October 1st, 2010!

Friday, Oct 1st - Mckergow Meadows (Middleton Mountain)

Meet at 11am--HIKE BEGINS AT 11:15 sharp!

-shorter, steeper hike -  take Kalamalka Lake Rd to
Husband Road, parking is at the end of the cul-de-sac.

Mud Lake, a small pond within the park is
home to ducks, geese, toads and salamanders.

Beware the prickly pear cacti on the slopes!

Bring water and a lunch, just in case we're longer
with visiting/playing (after or during the hike)
than planned.

email Caroline at gilbank@gmail.com for any
questions ;0)

Youth Recreational Hockey

Youth Recreational

Daytime Shinney Hockey

2010/2011

For boys and girls ages 10 and up, this program was designed to allow for a non- contact, stress-free, fun environment for kids (and parents) to come out and enjoy the game they love, all the while developing them as sportsmanlike players, good citizens and team mates. Ice times will include some skating skills training, puck/stick handling (hockey drills) and 45-60 minutes each week of scrimmage (lines will be set up to match skill levels).

The only pre-requisite is that players are able to skate unassisted. All other skills can be gained, so don't let lack of experience hinder you from coming out and having fun in a welcoming and non-judgemental environment.

Location and Dates will be determined by overall consensus of registrants, between the 2 options outlined below:

OPTION #1 - same as last year (yes, during school hours)

Sunwave Centre - Salmon Arm

Thursdays 1:30-2:45 PM

Oct 21 - Mar 17 (16 weeks)

Fees: $85.00/player - Jerseys provided

or

OPTION #2 - which was highly requested by many who would have liked to participate (during ‘after school’ hours)

Enderby Arena - Enderby

Thursdays 3:00-4:15 PM

Oct 21 - Mar 17 (16 weeks)

Fees: $95.00/player - Jerseys provided

This program is newer to the North Okanagan, and will be running this season for its 2nd year.

We have fortunately been able to extend the ice time to an hour and 15 minutes this year, as well as source another option for an ‘after school’ ice time, which was highly requested by many who would have liked to participated.

If you are interested, please fill out information below to receive the Registration Form vi e-mail. Please give us all the information we are requesting ie: your name, e-mail etc., and especially the Time/Arena info. Obviously, some families will prefer one arena option over the other. What we need to know is which venue(s) you are ‘able’ participate in. If you have a preference of one over the other, you may indicate that as well. However, please be sure to note that you can participate at either location if such is the case.

We require a minimum of 25 players to facilitate the program, and will cap it off when full. Registrations will be accepted on a 1st come, first serve basis.

We will contact you by e-mail with the registration details. Or, if you would like to speak to us directly, please call Kellie at 250 833 5466, or Lyle at 250 515 3937

Name:

Player Age:

Address:

Phone:

E-mail:

Can participate at Salmon Arm: Can participate at Enderby:

Hike Friday September 24th, 2010

Everyone is welcome to Hike the Grey Canal!

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 24th, 2010

-Bring water and a lunch.

-Meet at the entrance off Silver Star Road at 10:30am

Hike begins at 11am sharp! It'll probably be around 1-2 hours.

Optional:

Bring ideas for your children to take part in an individual Nature Scavenger Hunt!

For more information email Caroline: gilbank@gmail.com

Cerified organic apples for Sale

Coldstream Organic Orchards (10209 Coldstream Creek Road) has certified organic Gala apples for sale at $.80/lb

Phone Anita at: 250-542-8302 for more information.

Dance Classes at the Inner World School

Hello Everyone,

It seems that fall is suddenly upon us. I hope you all had a great summer. I know ours whizzed by in no time! Here at the Inner World School we are gearing up for lots of fun this fall.

This fall we will be having 3 dance classes - a Creative Movement Class, and two Creative Ballet Classes - a beginner one and an intermediate one. All classes will be on Thursdays at the Coldstream Women's Institute across from Coldstream Elementary. (see below for all the details) As usual the Creative Ballet classes will be expected to attend dance performances at the Performing Arts Centre.

Dance brochures are now available at the library, People Place, the Bean Scene, Shambhala and around town. Scholarships and payment plans are available.

If you are interested in trading some woodworking services for fees, we need a portable barre and wooden frames put around two 3x3 mirrors and then mounted on wheels somehow so that we can easily roll them in and out of the room at the Hall.

At the Inner World School our dance classes have been developed out of a love of dance and a belief in the innate ability of children. We teach children to use the medium of dance to express their feelings, ideas and creativity. Their ideas and creative direction become an integral part of the class. Each performance is unique and has an original story created just for the dancers using their ideas. Come and join the fun in our next classes!

For Our Young Dancers

Come have fun! We play games, explore different styles of dance and different kinds of music in this class for children aged 3 – 5. We will work on coordination, gracefulness and self-esteem. The emphasis will be on creativity and supporting the young dancers in discovering and connecting to their own inner expression. Our 12 week session (see below) culminates in a magical performance choreographed by the teacher and the dancers

Creative Movement for ages 3 – 5

12 sessions for $120.00

Thursdays, Sept 23 – Dec 16

11am – 12noon

For Our Young Ballerinas

These creative ballet classes are about connecting children with the real beauty and art of ballet and encouraging the creativity and natural talent of the dancers. We go on a journey deeper into the passion, the discipline, the beauty and the art of ballet. We use the technique of this dance form to explore self-expression and learn more about dance in general. This class will culminate in a performance that the students will choreograph together and with the teacher.

Beginning Creative Ballet for ages 5 – 8 (no experience necessary)

12 sessions for $120.00

Thursdays, Sept 23 – Dec 16

3:00 – 3:55pm

Intermediate Creative Ballet

for ages 8 – 12 (must have 1 semester of ballet, jazz or modern dance)

12 sessions for $120.00

Thursdays, Sept 23 – Dec 16

4:00 – 4:55

All classes facilitated by

Andrea Clarke

All dance classes are held at the Coldstream Women’s Institute

9909 Kalamalka Lake Rd

(across from Coldstream Elementary)

To Register call or e-mail Andrea at:

250-503-5416

innerworldschool@gmail.com

Yoga classes

Hello everyone.

I have a friend Carrie Dawn who is offering yoga classes for kids this fall. Click on the image above to enlarge for more info. Carrie Dawn in one of the moms from the Cedar Bridge school. It's awesome to see this kind of thing taking off in our community. Please pass on this info to anyone you can think of.

Unschooling Goes Mainstream

Here's an interesting article in the Globe and Mail. I love seeing things like this in mainstream papers and such!

A North Okanagan Activity Guide for all Homeschoolers (registered or enrolled)

A North Okanagan Activity Guide for all Homeschoolers (registered or enrolled)

New Homeschoolers may benefit from this information.

NORTH OKANAGAN:

Support Groups:

North Okanagan Christian Home Educators (NOCHE) e-mail chain and regular monthly meetings. Activities are usually organized at the meetings and posted on the e-mail chain. Contact Lina Rogers. lina-r@shaw.ca

North Okanagan Home Learners has a blogger and regular monthly meetings. Contact Jill at 250-545-2681. You may view the blogger at: http://northokanaganhomelearners.blogspot.com

Festivals and Fairs:
Cedar Bridge School in Lumby, B.C. holds events the pubic can attend: Martimas in November and May Festival in May. They may offer Homeschool programs in the future. cedarbridgeschool@hotmail.com

Education & Career Fairs www.educationcareerfairs.com

Fitness, Sports and Recreation
Heritage Christian Online School Family Fun Day and Track Meet is usually organized in May or June. Track practices are usually organized prior to the Sports Day. http://www.onlineschool.ca/

BMX Track – free riding times daily - http://www.vernonbmx.com/

Homeschool Skating at Centennial Outdoor Arena in January, February and March is usually organized.

Ski/Board Program for Homeschoolers - sign up is usually in October and ski days are usually in January or February at Silver Star Ski Resort.

Hiking - Fall 2010 Hikes for Homeschoolers - contact: Caroline gilbank@gmail.com or Delia b.major@telus.net

Playground Days are usually organized and posted online. The organizer can pick a certain day rotating parks or the same park weekly.

Larch Hills Cross-Country Ski Trails http://www.skilarchhills.ca/

Greater Vernon Recreation Services www.greatervernonrecreation.ca

Armstrong Recreation- http://www.spallumcheentwp.bc.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp?PageID-6

Whitevale Recreation - http://www.lumby,ca/services/recreation/index.html

Free Things or Low Cost Things to Do in Vernon, B.C. www.greatervernonrecreation.ca

Public Swim Times – Homeschoolers often meet at the Vernon Indoor Pool on Friday afternoons.

Local Clubs:
Young Naturalists’ Club http://www.ync.ca/explorer%20days/group_location.htm There is a North Okanagan group.

Educational classes:
Okanagan Science Centre offers homeschool programs. www.okscience.ca Homeschoolers can organize science classes by contacting the Science Center, arranging for topics to be taught and posting the information online to get more participants. Minimum is usually 10 students.

Okanagan Regional Library - www.orl.bc.ca - Storytime or Library Activities - Homeschoolers may organize activities at the Library.

Places to visit or to plan a Fieldtrip:
-Davidson Orchards www.davisonorchards.
-Planet Bee www.planetbee.com
-Allan Brooks Nature Centre 250 Allan Brooks Way www.abnc.ca
-Greater Museum & Archives www.vernonmuseum.ca
-Vernon Public Arts Gallery www.galleries.bc.ca/Vernon
-Save-On Foods
-Firehall Tour
-Atlantis Waterslides – A fieldtrip is usually organized in late June.
-Vernon Courthouse
-Kingfisher Interpretive Centre east of Enderby www.kingfishercentre.com - Individuals or small groups may join up with salmon programs. Please call ahead 250-838-0004.

Theatre and the Arts:
Runaway Moon Theatre in Enderby provides community arts and puppet theatre experiences for all ages. info@runawaymoon.org or call 250-306-3935

Arts and Textiles classes - Kalamalka Weavers and Spinners Guild - The Arts Centre (in Polson Park) 2704 Hwy 6 phone: 250-542-6243

Craft Days:
Christmas Crafts – a craft making day is usually organized prior to Christmas.

Outdoor Market:
Farmers Market on Mon & Thurs 8:00 - 12:00 p.m. Apr. to Oct.

Used Curriculum:
Used Curriculum Sales are often posted.

Special Annual Events:
Annual Christmas Banquet in December is usually planned.

Contests:
Writing Contests are usually posted. Shuswap Association of Writers organizes a children’s writing contest at www.saow.ca/contests.php.

Woodworking:
Home Depot - monthly children's workshops.

Music Schools:
Vernon Community Music School offers music programs. vcmusicschool’atsymbol’gmail.com or phone 250-545-4977

Music Teachers:
Shari Bootsma – 250-558-5513 – Music for Young Children at www.myc.com/teacher/sbootsma

Tutors: - usually posted.

French -
Algebra -

Dance Teachers

Shows that are usually planned:
Rhythmic Gymnastics Show – Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics Club www.rgstars.net

Okanagan Symphony School Concert Series - Wendy McCracken at 250-763-7544 wmccracken@okanagansymphony.com Homeschoolers may attend the performances.

Summer Fun:
Beach Days for Summer 2010 at Paddle Wheel Park Beach contact Caroline gilbank@gmail.com.

KELOWNA:

Support Groups:

Home - LEARNERS UNLIMITED

http://www.freewebs.com/learnersunlimited/

learnersunlimited : Learners Unlimited

http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/learnersunlimited/

Central Okanagan Homeschoolers (Westbank, BC) - Meetup.com

http://www.meetup.com/Westbank-Kelowna-Homeschoolers/

Kelowna and Westside Christian Home Educators Association - sanmutsch@hotmail.com

Fitness, Sports and Recreation
Energyplex http://www.energyplex.ca/

Crafts
Michaels - Craft workshops monthly

Places to visit or to plan a Fieldtrip:
Kelowna Courthouse

Information compiled by Delia on Sept. 1, 2010. This Activity Guide is based on current information and is a work in progress. Thanks to the help and support of other Homeschooling moms who proofread, provided feedback and additional information.

Please contact Delia at b.major@telus.net or 250-260-7855 if you are involved with providing teaching/learning/support activities for Homeschoolers and would like to be added to the guide. All the best in your Homeschooling journey!

North Okanagan Not Back to School Picnic for all Homeschoolers

(registered or enrolled)
at Kin Beach Park
on Wednesday, Sept. 8th, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.

Bring a Lunch.

There will be prizes!

Contact Delia at 250-260-7855 or Caroline at 250-542-2253

You may also bring:
-park toys
-your enthusiasm
-musical instruments
-any other ideas?

Beach Day Friday September 3rd?

Hi everyone,
I know there is a beach day planned in Winfield tomorrow (Thursday), but just wondering if anyone is up to coming to Paddlewheel Park Beach Friday? I plan to come between 12 and 12:30. Here's hoping it's not too chilly ;0)