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    Homeschool Connections Open House

    You are invited to the Homeschool Connections open house at the new Bloomfield Hills location. Come and meet the teachers, check out the classes, talk with other homeschooling families and see where we will be having classes in Bloomfield in the fall. The Open House is Thursday, May 22, 2008 from 1:00pm-3:00pm with a general meeting at 2:00pm. We want to know what classes you are interested to meet your needs and help you educate your children. The Homeschool Connections Open House will be at the Bloomfield Hills Baptist Church, 3600 Telegraph Rd, which is just south of Square Lake Road All are welcome. Those who are thinking about homeschooling,…

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    Skate World of Troy – Christian Music Night

    Skate World of Troy – Christian Music Night Thursday, April 24, 2008, 7-9 PM family skate Featuring Christian Music Bring in your favorite Christian Music. Admission: $4.50 Regular Skate Rental: $2.00 Premium Rental: $4.25 Groups of 15 or more, call 248-689-4100 for group rates. For more information: www.skateworldtroy.com

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    Earth Day 2008

    Ideas for learning and celebrating Earth Day 2008 Learn how to reduce and balance your carbon footprint. Earth Day Events & Activities at Flint Children’s Museum. Loads of different activites from April 9 – 30, 2008. For Earth Day 2008, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency challenges residents and communities around the Great Lakes to collect and recycle electronic waste and to properly dispose of unwanted medicines. http://www.epa.gov/greatlakes/earthday2008/events.html EnvironmentalHealthNews

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    Homeschoolers Day in the state of Michigan

    Senate Resolution 0169 (2008) Homeschoolers Day in the state of Michigan SR-169, As Adopted by Senate, March 27, 2008 Senator Cropsey offered the following resolution: Senate Resolution No. 169. A resolution recognizing April 9, 2008, as Homeschoolers Day in the state of Michigan. Whereas, Homeschooling is the fastest-growing educational trend in the United States, growing by an estimated 15 percent per year of the last several years with 2 million to 2.4 million children nationwide in a homeschool program; and Whereas, The state of Michigan recognized in 1963 that parents and legal guardians have a natural and fundamental right to direct the care, education, and upbringing of their children; and…

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    DSO Green Eggs and Hamadeus

    DSO : Green Eggs and Hamadeus http://www.detroitsymphony.com/main.taf?p=13,6 Orchestra Hall Max M. Fisher Music Center 3711 Woodward Avenue Detroit, Michigan, 48201 313-576-5111 March 29, 2008, 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. I do not like them in a box / I do not like them with a fox I do not like them here or there / I do not like them anywhere But if eat I must / I would not bust If mixed with Mozart’s Eine Kliene And served on mother’s finest china. The entire family is sure to enjoy the sounds of Mozart combined with Dr. Seuss’s clever poems. Part of the Young People’s Concerts series.

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    The Crane Maiden at PuppetART

    The Crane Maiden at PuppetART 25 East Grand River Ave. Detroit MI 48226 313-961-7777 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2008 April 5, 12, 19, 2008 “The Crane Maiden” – Based on the ancient Japanese folktale of a poor but honest young man who saves the life of a wounded crane. The crane turns out to be a young beautiful woman with whom he falls in love. Out of gratitude, the crane maiden bestows upon him a fabric woven from crane feathers, which becomes a source of temptation in the hands of his rich and corrupt merchant neighbor. Tempting the young man to sell the fabric, the merchant makes him…

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    2008 Home School Students at For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum

    For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum 2142 N. Genesee Rd, Burton For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum Maps For more information about a program call the Nature Preserve at 810-789-8567 and the Arboretum at 810-789-8568. To pre-register for a program call 810-736-7100 ext. 6. Click http://www.geneseecountyparks.org/order_formar.htm to make reservations. Thursday, March 20, 2008, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Home School Students: Exploring For-Mar’s Sugar Bush. Learn about the history of making maple syrup and take a hike to our sugar shack. This program includes tasting maple syrup! *Note: This time of year our trails tend to be very muddy. Cost: $4.00 per student. Pre-registration required by 03/18/08. Thursday, April 17, 2008,…

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    2008 Homeschool Programs at Stony Creek Nature Center

    Stony Creek Nature Center, by Rochester/Washington Twp Please pre-register for programs 586-781-9113 April 2, 2008, 11:00am Homeschool – Eggstravaganza. $ April 9, 2008, 11:00am Homeschool – Monster Moths. $ April 16, 2008, 11:00am Homeschool – Hikers. $ April 23, 2008, 11:00am Homeschool – Go Fly a Kite. $ April 30, 2008, 11:00am Homeschool – Wonders of the Wetlands. $

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    2008 Homeschool Monday at Oakwoods Nature Center

    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. March 10, 2008, 10:00am – Homeschool Monday. $.