Resources for Homeschoolers

“Home”school is something of a misnomer – many homeschooling families are out of the house nearly every day. This academic choice is a movement on the rise, and local venues are responding in kind, offering dozens of homeschooler-specific programs and discounts. Check out this homeschool resource guide to take advantage of all the activities and…

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Got Words?

It may seem counterintuitive to help your child learn to read using wordless books (since reading involves words and all…). These books, however, are actually great for developing some important pre-reading skills. Since they show a clear order of events—first, next, then, finally—wordless books can help children develop narrative skills. Plus, even without words, children…

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How I Became A Pirate

AARRRGH! Sail off on a swashbuckling musical excursion as young Jeremy Jacobs joins Captain Braid Beard’s band of comical pirates and searches for the perfect spot to bury their treasure.     Victoria Theatre Associate presents How I Became a Pirate on stage, Saturday, November 3rd & 4th. Jeremy finds fun and adventure on the high seas,…

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Get Out and Ride

For the Mwandia family, some of the most treasured family time is spent on two wheels. Like many families, they’ve discovered the benefits of cycling together – finding it easy, convenient and fun to hop on the trails and explore. “It’s nice to be all outside together doing something active,” said Angela Mwandia, who bikes…

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Levitt Pavilion Summer Concerts

Construction of the new Levitt Pavilion, a state-of-the-art outdoor amphitheater at Dave Hall Plaza, is well underway, and the first season of free concerts have been announced.   Beginning May 30- September 21, The venue will offer 50 free concerts Thursday, May 30, through Saturday, Sept. 21, by a list of musicians known locally, nationally and internationally for…

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Shop the 2nd Street Market this Saturday for fresh local food, take the Census, get free native tree seedlings

Shoppers at the 2nd Street Market this Saturday will be treated to more than fresh, local produce. In addition to the outdoor vendors, Five Rivers MetroParks has arranged for two other community resources to be on-site, and MetroParks will present the 2020 award for Outstanding Support Organization from the National Association of County Park and Recreation…

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New Year, New You!

NEW YEAR – NEW YOU! Getting Organized is one of the Top Ten most popular New Year’s Resolutions according to About.com. But what does that really mean? If a resolution isn’t tangible, it isn’t likely to come to fruition. Make specific and direct resolutions with clear objectives that will bring actual results and keep you…

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