Homeschooling Michigan Blog

Comerica Cityfest 2009, formerly Comerica Tastefest, will celebrate its 21st Birthday, Wednesday, July 1 – Sunday, July 5. Michigan’s largest neighborhood festival is back with al fresco dining and a four stage extravaganza presenting one of its most diverse and powerful line-up of musical acts to date.
Admission to Comerica Cityfest is free. “Taste” tickets are [...]

Molecules is a high-energy, entertaining, and inspirational one-act science show. A cast of five actors progress in time through music, song, dance, and multimedia, from middle school to college levels of science education. With great original music that is combined with musical hits from the past, exciting dance numbers, high-quality large screen multimedia, a little [...]

Civil Air Patrol Openhouse
Saturday, April 18, the Lapeer Composite Squadron will be hosting an Open House from 11:00am – 3:00pm
If you are interested in CAP, or just curious about it, come on out to the Dupont Lapeer Airport on Roods Lake Road (just north of Bowers Road) and check it out. There will be [...]

This Wednesday, April 22, Fill in the Blanks is inviting everyone who’s interested to its Earth Day Open House. Come and help them celebrate Earth Day by spending the day at Fill in the Blanks as their guest. If you would like to see if Fill in the Blanks would be a good fit for [...]

Wild Lapeer
An Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 25, 2009 10:00am – 4:00pm in downtown Lapeer, MI
This multifaceted event brings a diverse range of activities and programs suited for everyone in the community. Originally formed as a celebration of Earth Day the event has expanded to encompass all things outdoor about Lapeer County, including (but not limited [...]

Kalamazoo Living History Show March 21-22, 2009
Theme of 34th Annual Kalamazoo Living History Show: Fort St. Joseph, 1691-1781- The Fort of Four Flags
http://www.kalamazooshow.com/KLHS_program_page.html
The 2009 Kalamazoo Living History Show will focus on the journey to find and excavate the historical site of Fort St. Joseph. Located in the area of Niles, Michigan, the current excavations are [...]

Diane is a former homeschooling parent who’s kids are older and she is looking to get back into teaching piano again.
Noteworthy Music studio is currently accepting students for piano lessons. Diane Skylis is the teacher. She has a bachelor of Music from Oakland University, and has been teaching piano since 1979. Her experience has included [...]

Holcomb’s KnowPlace Store Closing Sale
Clinton Pointe Plaza, 33870 Gratiot Ave., Clinton Township, MI
Phone 586-790-9791
January 17-19, 2009
40% Off Everything!
January 20-22, 2009
50% Off Everything!
January 23-25, 2009
70% Off Everything!
Holcomb’s KnowPlace will continue to fulfill your educational needs at the Troy location:
Oakland Plaza, 296 John R Rd., Troy, MI 48083
Phone 248-577-6152

Oak Park YMCA wants to offer swim classes for homeschoolers. For a class, they need at least 4 students. The Aquatics Director is very flexible and would like to have homeschool swim classes. The teacher is very good at working with children of different ages and abilities in the same class.
Oak Park YMCA, 900 Long [...]

Home School Swim and Gym is a time for families that have chosen to home-school their children. Children will enjoy an hour of swim lessons followed by structured physical fitness education. YMCA staff will plan a variety of physical activities with the input of the parent(s) and children.
Who: Home-Schooled children ages 4-13
When: Tuesdays, Swim: 1-2pm, [...]

Homeschool Connections will be hosting a Spelling Bee on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 2:00 pm. The bee will be held at the Rochester Hills Public Library and all homeschoolers in Oakland or Macomb Counties are welcome to participate. The winner will go on to represent homeschoolers at the Oakland County Regional Scripps Spelling Bee. [...]

Oakwoods Nature Center, by Flat Rock
Please pre-register for programs. For additional information or to register for programs at the Nature Center of Oakwoods Metropark near Flat Rock, please call 734-782-3956.
Monday, January 12, 20098, 10:00am – Homeschool Monday. Home schoolers will experience a fun and exciting program. Fee: $3 per child.