"Tom Sawyer" at the Delaware Children's Theater!

Saturdays & Sundays
February 20th ~ March 13th
2:00pm

Mark Twain's "All American Boy" will delight both children and adults. The sleepy little town of of Hannibal, Missouri is the backdrop for the antics of Tom and his best friends Huck Finn. Meet Becky Thatcher, Aunt Polly, and Injun Joe and all your favorite characters. See Tom whitewash the fence, watch Tom attend his own funeral, and experience life on the Mississippi in a simpler time.

Tickets
$12
302-655-1014

Location
1014 Delaware Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806

website

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Endangered Species Day! ~ A Program at the Brandywine Zoo!

The Brandywine Zoo is home to many species of endangered animals. Come meet some up close and in person. More importantly, find out what you can do to save some of these cool species from becoming extinct!

When

Friday, May 20th 2011

10 am - 1 pm

Cost

$2 per person

Pre-registration required

Checks payable to:

The Delaware Zoological Society

Contact & Location & Mail Registration

Fax

302-571-7787

attn: Sarah

Email

DNREC_Parks_ZooPrograms@state.de.us

Brandywine Zoo

1001 North Park Drive

Wilmington, DE 19802

(302) 571-7747

website

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Screening of Award Winning Documentary ~ Food, Inc.

ACADEMY AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY

Post-Movie Discussion Panel

of Local Health and Wellness Professionals

Wednesday, March 16th
6 to 9pm

Essene Market

719 S. 4^th St.

Philadelphia, PA

Suggested Donation of $2

All proceeds will benefit Farm Sanctuary, a non-profit education, advocacy, and rescue organization.

This screening is being hosted by homeschooling mom,

Brittany Sharpe McCollum

Contact:

britt@blossomingbelliesbirth.com

A word of caution for the squeamish:

There aren't many, nor are they emphasized, but there are a few scenes of animals being slaughtered in this movie.

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Earthday - Students & Schools Event at the Brandywine Zoo!

When

Friday, April 15th 2011

10 am - 1 pm

Cost

$2 per person

Pre-registration required

Check payable to:

The Delaware Zoological Society

Contact & Location & Mail Registration

Fax

302-571-7787 attn: Sarah

Email

DNREC_Parks_ZooPrograms@state.de.us

Brandywine Zoo

1001 North Park Drive

Wilmington, DE 19802

(302) 571-7747

website

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Freeschool Lounge ~ First Friday of Every Month!

First Friday of every Month

Come to the Freeschool Lounge

at

The Garage in Kennett Square

11am - 3pm

"Refuel, Relax and Reconnect"

Bring your lunch, your favorite boardgame or craft, a song to share.

Come to find community both old and new!

For directions and details:

website

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Classical Conversations - West Chester Campus

Currently accepting registration for the upcoming school year!

Thursdays
9:15am-3:15pm

Meadowcroft Presbyterian Church
1255 Westtown Rd
West Chester, PA 19382

Classical Conversations is a national organization made up of local communities.

a MISSION, a MODEL, a METHOD
CC's mission is "to know God and to make Him known".
CC's model is to combine Classical learning and a Biblical Worldview.
CC's method is for parents to equip parents in CC communities.

Not a drop-off program.
Families attend one day per week and learn together!

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Foundations Program
9:15-12:00pm
K4-6th
Specially trained, parent tutors model the classical method and present new grammar for the week in 7 different subjects: math, English, science, Latin, history, geography & timeline. The children have presentations, participate in fine arts, a science project, and a fun review time.

Essentials
1:00pm-3:15pm
Intensive language arts and writing program for 3rd-6th graders.
Students learn all the sentence structures, parts of speech, diagramming, and use Institute for Excellence in Writing materials to learn writing structure and style. Essentials also includes 30 minutes of advanced math drills disguised as fun games.

Challenge levels
Older Students
College-Prep Program
A trained, parent-tutor models the Classical method as it is applied to the study of grammar, exposition, logic, research, debate and rhetoric. Students learn to think through subjects using a Biblical world-view.

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Information meetings scheduled on the following dates:

* Monday, February 28th
7:00 - 9:00 pm
322 Tapestry Circle
Exton, PA 19341
Hostess: Lyn Fernandez, CCWestChester Director

* Monday, March 21st
7:00 - 9:00 pm
322 Tapestry Circle
Exton, PA 19341
Hostess: Lyn Fernandez, CCWestChester Director

We also invite parents to come visit our campus, to see our programs in action!

To arrange a visits call:
Director, Lyn Fernandez
484-886-6825

Classical Conversation's National Website

Classical Conversation West Chester Website

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Classical Conversations ~ Informational Meeting!

February 15th
10 am
~
Barnes and Noble
Concord Mall, Route 202
Wilmington, DE

Learn more about the classical education method and get an overview of the Classical Conversations program. Be encouraged to know there are other parents out there, like you, wanting their children to have the benefit of a classical education.

Classical homeschooling in a Christian environment.
A local community of like minded families who get together with their students to study Christian, college-prep academics in a classical environment.

Grades K4-12th grade.

The Grammar school studies memory work in several subjects including history and Latin, skip counting, related cartography/geography, the arts, public speaking, science experiments and much more. The High School studies a rigorous range of academics including geometry, calculus, physics, history, theology, composition and more. All under the careful eye of a trained, paid tutor, while involved students also participate in mock trial, protocol, field trips, Socratic circles and other related events!

Registration for the 2011-2012 school year is now open.
Enrollment is limited, so please contact asap if you are interested.

For more information:

Gloria

856-832-4424

website

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Newark Symphony Orchestra ~ From Italy to the New World, with Love ~ after concert program!

Sunday, March 6th

3pm

Following the concert, Italian born and trained conductor, Simeone Tartaglione, will host a brief talk about orchestras, the different instruments, featured composers, and following your dreams. There will be a question and answer period. This program is set up with the homeschooler in mind and is appropriate for all ages.

Location:
Newark Independence School
Paper Mill Road
Newark, DE

Admission:
$15 - general
$12 - seniors
$9 - students

Students in 8th grade and younger are free!

Contact:
302-369-3466

Website

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Newark Arts Alliance ~ Art Classes!

Cartoon & Comic Art for Teens
Feb. 21-March 28
6 Mondays
7- 8 pm
Ages 12-17
Limited to 8 students
$58 members
$64 non-members

The comics industry has been going strong for almost a century, and cartoons even longer! In this class we'll be starting from the beginning: we'll deal with character design, story writing, page layouts, lettering, inking, as well as a number of other issues that come up in the creation and production of comics. Students will produce their own short comics and collaborate with one another the way the pros do. Supply list will be provided upon enrollment.


Readers' Fancy: Paper Art
Feb. 27, Sunday
2:30-4:30pm
Ages 8-10

$22 members
$24 non-members

Come enjoy an afternoon of creating handmade bookmarks or stickers. Children will be given a selection of card stock to work from to create vibrant layered images for bookmarks or sticker sized art works. Create beautiful pieces that can be enjoyed for years to come.

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Newark Arts Alliance
"developing community through the arts"

276 E. Main Street
Suite 102
Newark, DE 19711

www.newarkartsalliance.org

phone:
302-266-7266

e-mail:
info@newarkartsalliance.org

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"Off the Page: A Morning with Charles Todd" at the Hockessin Public Library

Saturday, February 26
11:00 am

New York Times best-selling authors
Delaware- and North Carolina-based, mother-son writing team

Caroline and Charles Todd (writing as Charles Todd) will appear in Hockessin to talk about their work and sign copies of their newest book, A Lonely Death.

A Lonely Death, released in January, is the 13th book in the Todds' Ian Rutledge mystery series. The novel explores the effects of bullying and how the results of constant harassment can lead to the ultimate revenge. The New York Times Book Review wrote, "The tragic sweep of Charles Todd's historical mysteries grows more expansive with each successive novel in his stunning series."

FREE
Seating is limited on a first-come, first-served basis.

Books by the authors will be available for sale.

Hockessin Public Library
1023 Valley Road
Hockessin, DE

(302) 239-5160

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