Upcoming Texas Events

YEAR 2008 Events

January 2008

Event: George Ranch Homeschool Program
Date: Select dates in January and March, 2008
Location: Richmond (Houston)
George Ranch, FM 762 in Richmond.
Explore 100 years of Texas History during our Home School Days.
Half-Day Homeschool program
http://www.georgeranch.org/homeschool/Homeschool%2007-08%20Half%20Day.pdf
2-5pm
Available on the first Wed or Thursday of the following months. Space is limited Choose one or all of our programs.
Wed, Jan 9 or Thursday, Jan 10, 2008 - Farming for 100 Years
Wed, March 5 or Thursday, March 6, 2008 - A Century of Cowboys
Full Day Homeschool Program
http://www.georgeranch.org/education/homeschool/Homeschool%2007-08%20Full%20Day.pdf
9am- 12 noon - structured programs
1-5pm - self-guided tours
Wed Jan 16, 2008 - A Century of Cowboys
http://www.georgeranch.org/education/homeschool/
George Ranch
www.georgeranch.org

Event: SETHSA Winter Bookstore Conference
Date: January 12, 2008
Location: Houston
An opportunity to explore curriculum from local area homeschool bookstores.
Each bookstore will have different special events available for the day.
HEP - South
Love 2 Learn - Tomball (NW)
The Homeschool Store ( Houston - Loop 610/Ella)
The COW Homeschool Store (Humble/ NE)
SETHSA - Southeast Texas Home School Assn
http://www.sethsa.org

Event: Evenings for Educators at MFAH
Date: January 15, 2008
Location: Houston
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Top Picks: European Art I, 1200 - 1700
Which works of art are the favorite among Houston-area educators? "Top Picks" reveals the list of the most curriculum-relevant European art from the early Renaissance to the Counter Reformation. Discover from fellow educators that art that will spark wonder and curiosity in your students.
Participants will receive an education packet containing exhibition images and program information as well as snacks, refreshments, and a certificate of participation at the closing reception.
Registration is $5 at the event, and pre-registration is not necessary.
For more information, call 713-639-7590 or e-mail schools@mfah.org
The Museum of Fine Arts (Houston)
http://mfah.org/

Event: Dallas Summer Theater - Sweeney Todd
Date: January 15, 16, 17, and 20, 2008
Location: Dallas
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Sweeney Todd. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at the Magestic Theater in downtown Dallas.
Order Now!
$20 student discount tickets!
Dallas Summer Theater ORDER Information

Event: Broadway in San Antonio - Camelot
Date: January 23 and 27, 2008
Location: San Antonio
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Camelot! This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at Magestic Theater in San Antonio.
Order now! Offer expires Jan 12th!
Broadway in San Antonio ORDER Information

Event: Texas Home School State Basketball Championships
Date: January 31- February 2, 2008
Location: Carrollton (DFW)
IAD Facility
2800 North Interstate 35E, Carrollton TX 75007
In continuing the fine tradition of Texas home school basketball competition started by San Antonio FEAST years ago, the Dallas HSAA Blue Angels organization has agreed to host the 2008 THSSBC in the Dallas area on the weekend of Jan 31-Feb 2. Securing a single, state-of-the-art basketball facility with six (6) full-size basketball courts, Dallas HSAA has assembled a large group of dedicated volunteers to accommodate six (6) divisions conveniently on one weekend.
THSSBC - Texas Home School State Basketball Championships
http://www.texashomeschoolbasketball.org/

February 2008

Event: North Texas District Homeschoolers' Science Fair
Date: February 2, 2008
Location: Plano (DFW)
8:30am-3:00pm
Collin County Community College-Spring Creek Campus
2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75074
Map: http://www.ccccd.edu/campuses/SCC/index.html
Home-educated students in Grades 3 through 12 who live in Collin, Dallas, Grayson, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, or Rockwall counties during the 2006/2007 School Year may enter.
Early registration deadline: December 17, 2007 - $15. fees increase by $5 if postmarked after 12/17/07.
Registration closed: January 14, 2008
At least two Junior and two Senior Division winners will be eligible to advance to the regional science fair in Dallas in March 2008: www.dallassciencefair.org/
For further infomation about this homeschool science fair, please visit their website:
Home Educators' Science Partnership
http://www.hesp.org/

Event: Doodlebops Live! - Homeschool Discount
Date: February 3, 2008
Location: Houston
Toyota Center
Saturday, February 3 at 1pm and 4pm
Toyota Center is proud to welcome Doodlebops Live! as they “Get on the Bus” to Houston on February 3! Deedee, Rooney, and Moe will come center stage to perform your favorite songs from their hit TV show on Playhouse Disney. Kids will be out of their seat and on their feet as they sing and dance along with the ultimate rockin’ band live in an unforgettable musical experience! Don’t miss your chance to see Doodlebops Live! at Toyota Center in February!
Group Discount Prices:
- $15.00, $21.00, $27.00, $36.00
Order Deadline January 21, 2008, Tickets On Sale NOW!
Buy your tickets early to guarantee great seats!!!!!
To order contact Hilary Huffy at 713-758-7577
Doodlebops LIVE Order Information.
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Event: Evenings for Educators at MFAH
Date: February 5, 2008
Location: Houston
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Top Picks: European Art II, 1700 - 1900
Discover educators´ favorite works of art from the museum´s European art collections dating from 1700-1900. Compare the effects of major events, such as the Age of Revolution and Industrialization, on the different countries of Europe, and learn why Houston-area teachers recommend selected works for the classroom.
Participants will receive an education packet containing exhibition images and program information as well as snacks, refreshments, and a certificate of participation at the closing reception.
Registration is $5 at the event, and pre-registration is not necessary.
For more information, call 713-639-7590 or e-mail schools@mfah.org
The Museum of Fine Arts (Houston)
http://mfah.org/

Event: Harlem Globetrotters Homeschool Discount
Date: February 8 and 9, 2008
Location: Houston
Toyota Center
Lower Level Seating Available! Order Early for Best Seats!
Order deadline January 21, 2008
Group Discount Prices:
Friday at 7pm and
Saturday at 1:30pm -$32, $19
To order contact Hilary Huffy at 713-758-7577
Harlem Globetrotters Order Information.
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Event: WholeHearted Mother Conference
Date: February 15-16, 2008
Location: Irving (DFW)
The Dallas Marriott Las Colinas
223 West Las Colinas Boulevard
2008 Conference Theme: Seasons of a Mother’s Heart
Enjoying every season of life as a homeschooling mother.
A two-day hotel conference and getaway designed especially for Christian and homeschooling mothers, celebrating it Tenth year anniversary in 2008. This year’s theme returns to the messages that started Sally’s ministry to mothers over a decade ago. As you enter into Sally’s journey of Christian parenting and homeschooling as a mother, you’ll be reminded of the life of trust and faith to which God has called you in raising wholehearted children at home. The conference also includes practical workshops, special music, inspirational worship, a seated luncheon, a bookstore, a free gift book, and more.
Early Registration by January 18 is $79.00. After January 18, the cost is $90.00.
The WholeHearted Mother Conference
http://www.wholeheart.org/whcalendaritem.php?eventid=21

Event: Aggieland Saturday
Date: February 16, 2008
Location: College Station
For high school students considering attending Texas A&M: The Office of Admissions and Records at Texas A&M University invites you to our open house called Aggieland Saturday. Once a year, prospective freshman and transfer students travel to Texas A&M University to experience the spirit of Aggieland. You will participate in a variety of group sessions that will provide you with information about freshman and transfer admissions, financial aid, student services, student organizations, and student traditions. Come and discover why Texas A&M University is one of the top academic institutions in the nation.
For further details visit:
http://www.tamu.edu/aggiesaturday/

Event: Schlitterbahn Wasserfest Home School Days
Date: February 16, 17, 23, 24, March 1 - 2, and Sundays April 1 - 20, 2008
Location: Galveston
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2026 Lockheed St., Galveston, Texas 77554
Wasserfest Home School Days Heated, Indoor Fun!
Summer fun's not just for summer anymore! Now you can splash, soak and slide year-round at Schlitterbahn Galveston Island's Wasserfest - the first indoor, climate-controlled waterpark in Texas. See order form for details.
Plan ahead! Download Wasserfest Home School ticket order form.
Advanced reservation with 5 ticket min. order required. Orders must be prepaid and postmarked 5 days prior to your visit. They will be shipped free of charge via FedEx to physical addresses only. Shipments to P.O. Box addresses cannot be processed.
Questions: 409-770-9283
This event applies ONLY to the Galvestion location, does not apply to other Schlitterbahn locations.
http://www.schlitterbahn.com/gal/groups/
pdf order for for Galveston homeschool days http://www.schlitterbahn.com/gal/groups/pdf/2008/w-homeschool.pdf
This form applies ONLY to the Galveston location, do not use this form at other locations.
Schlitterbahn Water Park Galveston Island
http://www.schlitterbahn.com/gal/
409-770-9283

Event: Homeschool Day at Bob Bullock Texas History Museum
Date: February 25, 2008
Location: Austin
Bob Bullock Museum
10am - 3pm
On Home School Day, families will have the opportunity to receive the discounted school group rates. One adult per family will receive the teacher rate and any additional adults will receive the chaperone rate.
To make reservations, call 512-936-4649 or toll free 866-369-7108.
For further information includes pricing options see:
http://thestoryoftexas.com/education/special/home_school_day_spring_08.html
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
http://www.thestoryoftexas.com

Event: Homeschool After Hours Space Adventure at Space Center Houston
Date: February 28, 2008
Location: Clear Lake (Houston)
Homeschool After Hours Space Adventure - February 28, 2008
5pm-10pm
Exclusive private event for homeschool families. After hours activities at Space Center Houston. Price includes admission, dinner and activities. You can either book your own hotel or select the option that includes an overnight stay in an area hotel.
Families of all ages are invited.
Space is limited, sign up early, advanced registration and payment is requried.
For further information Call: 281-244-2164 SVOPrograms@spacecenter.org
or visit this website
http://www.spacecenter.org/SchoolOvernightHomeSchool.html
also see: http://spacecenter.org/HomeSchool.html

Event: Broadway in San Antonio - Phantom of the Opera
Date: February 28, March 2, 15 and 18, 2008
Location: San Antonio
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Phantom of the Opera! This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount. Only TX stop scheduled
Performance takes place at Magestic Theater in San Antonio.
Order now! Offer expires Dec 15th!
Broadway in San Antonio ORDER Information

March 2008

Event: Explore UT Learning Fun Day
Date: March 1, 2008
Location: Austin
11am - 5pm
"The Biggest Open House in Texas" Explore UT aims to inform the public about the university’s mission — teaching, research and public service. It invites Texans of all ages to experience the intellectual life, technological advances and rich resources of a world-class university. It's free; no registration.
You can choose from more than 300 activities across the campus.
For more information visit: http://www.utexas.edu/events/exploreut/

Event: Home School Night with the Austin Toros
Date: March 1, 2008
Location: Austin
7pm
Toros Head Coach Quin Snyder and the entire Toros team personally invite ALL Austin area Home School students with their friends and family to join the Toros as they take on the Anaheim Arsenal. Game to be played at the Austin Convention Center (located at 4th and Red River).
Tickets will be discounted to $8 per ticket for all home school students and their friends and family (must pre-order tickets by February 27th for discount).
FREE Toros player autograph session after the game.
Order deadline February 27th
JUST $8 For tickets call 512-236-8333 or e-mail ssamuel@austintoros.com.
Austin Toros
http://www.austintoros.com

Event: Evenings for Educators at MFAH
Date: March 4, 2008
Location: Houston
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Pompeii
Discover the secrets of the final days of the Roman city of Pompeii, by looking at objects that were buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. Learn what the exhibition tells us about daily life in this ancient city, as well as the effects of time and the elements on the uncovered objects.
Participants will receive an education packet containing exhibition images and program information as well as snacks, refreshments, and a certificate of participation at the closing reception.
Registration is $5 at the event, and pre-registration is not necessary.
For more information, call 713-639-7590 or e-mail schools@mfah.org
The Museum of Fine Arts (Houston)
http://mfah.org/

Event: Fort Worth Zoo Homeschool Day
Date: March 6, 2008
Location: Fort Worth
Fort Worth Zoo
1989 Colonial Parkway
Fort Worth, TX 76110
The Fort Worth Zoo cordially invites all Home School children and parents to a fun-filled day, Thursday, March 6, 2008.
Keeper chats and activity stations tailor-made for home-schoolers will be available throughout the park. Enjoy asking keepers your best animal questions around the Zoo's world-class exhibits, and consider purchasing additional tickets to the Zoo's Wild Wonders Live Animal Program and/or lunch!
Wild Wonders Live Animal Program: The Wild Wonders program will be presented inside the Zoo at the Pavilion for easy access during the event. You must pre-purchase your tickets by February 27, 2008 for this program as attendance is by reservation only.
Lunches: Pre-ordered lunch pick-up will be located in the Bluebonnet Café in Texas Wild! You must pre-purchase your tickets for this particular lunch as it is by reservation only.
You may pre-purchase your discounted Zoo admission tickets, lunches and Wild Wonders program tickets by Wednesday, February 27, 2008. If you register on-site the day of the event, only discounted admission tickets will be available. Lunch and Wild Wonders program tickets are only available by pre-registering before February 27, 2008. Sorry, no phone registrations.
Homeschool Day Order Form
Call 817/759-7200 for more information.
http://www.fortworthzoo.com/school/homeschool.html
Fort Worth Zoo
www.fortworthzoo.com

Event: 12th Annual Museum Educators Open House
Date: March 8, 2008
Location: Houston
9am - 1pm
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
• Teachers • Home school educators
• School district administrators • Student teachers
WHY ATTEND?
• Free admission to five museums in the Museum District (before 1pm)
• Presentations and booths from 30+ museums & cultural organizations from Houston & Galveston area
• Learn about the educational resources, trainings, programs, tools and field trips available to teachers
Free for educators only
• Family members and guests attending with educators are subject to admission fees at:
- Children’s Museum of Houston
- The Health Museum
- Houston Museum of Natural Science
- Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Pre-registration forms and program schedule available online at:
Houston Museum District
www.houstonmuseumdistrict.org

Event: National Homeschool Basketball Tournament
Date: March 10-15, 2008
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Annual National Home School Basketball Tournament and family conference. Space is limited, so register early.
www.homeschoolbasketball.com

Event: Disney on ICE: High School Musical Homeschool Discount
Date: March 20 and 22, 2008
Location: San Antonio
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Disney on ICE: High School Musical. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at Alamodome in San Antonio. Tickets start at just $10!
Order now! Offer expires March 1st!
Disney on ICE ORDER Information

Event: U of H Cougar Experience for Homeschoolers
Date: March 25, 2008
Location: Houston
"COUGAR EXPERIENCE" - Come and Encounter the Cougar Experience with the University of Houston on March 25!!
You are cordially invited to attend our campus visit specifically suited for HOME SCHOOLED students. Come visit our campus, admissions staff, and college advisors, the Honors College, and discover the benefits that The University of Houston has to offer. Please come enjoy this day of scheduled sessions to better equip you with the tools you need to prepare for your future!
Please RSVP by e-mail with your name and major of interest: cougarencounter@uh.edu or phone 832-842-9046
(You are welcome to share this invitation with any friend that is also home schooled!)
University of Houston
http://uh.edu/

Event: TUTS - 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Date: March 26, 30, April 4 and 6, 2008
Location: Houston
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at Hobby Center in downtown Houston.
Wednesday, March 26th at 8pm, Sunday, March 30 at 7:30pm and Friday, April 4th at 8pm and Sunday, April 6, 2008.
Variety of seating/pricing options.
Order Now!
20% off list price! For April 6th - Deep Discount 50% DISCOUNT - Orchestra & Mezzanine Seats, $25.00 - Front Gallery Seats
TUTS ORDER Information

Event: TAMU Vet School Open House
Date: March 29, 2008
Location: College Station
Texas A&M University
9am - 4pm
Open House is a chance for the College of Veterinary Medicine to reach out to the community to promote and stimulate education about the many aspects of veterinary medicine, public health, and the roles of animals and veterinarians in our society. Educational exhibits in the veterinary school, small animal clinic, and large animal clinic. No one is too old or too young to attend Open House. There is something here for everyone!
http://www.cvm.tamu.edu/gsa/OpenHouse.shtml

April 2008

Event: Cythnia Tobias Conference
Date: March 31, 2008
Location: College Station
Cynthia Tobias author of "The Way They Learn" in Bryan, Monday, March 31, 2008 LifeChurch, Tejas Center, Bryan
Advance ticket sales end Sunday, March 30, at noon.
$10 per session, $20 for all three sessions.
Session I - In All Our Ways - Acknowledging Him
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Session II - Every Child Can Succeed: Strategies for making the most of each Learning Style
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Session III - Motivating Students to Take Charge of Their Own Success
How to Make Them Lifelong Learners
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. This is a change necessitated by Cynthia's travel plans!
http://www.triumphhomeschool.org/cynthiatobias
TRIUMPH Homeschool Community
http://www.triumphhomeschool.org/home

April 2008

Event: Walking With Dinosaurs - Homeschool Discount
Date: April 2-4, 2008
Location: Houston
Toyota Center
Toyota Center is proud to welcome Walking with Dinosaurs – The Live Experience, Locally Presented by Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, to Houston in April 2008. Based on the BBC television series, this tour will feature 15 life-sized dinosaurs interacting in a realistic prehistoric setting created on the arena floor of Toyota Center. Audiences will marvel at the story of the creatures who dominated the Earth for 200-million-years. Walking With Dinosaurs – The Live Experience is a $15 million-dollar production which features life size dinosaurs walking, roaring and clashing right before your eyes.
Special Student Price on April 3, 11:00am
DISCOUNTED SEATS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR THE WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY SHOWS.
Tickets On Sale NOW!
Buy your tickets early to guarantee great seats!!!!!
To order contact Hilary Huffy at 713-758-7577
Walking With Dinosaurs Order Information.
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Event: Annual ARCH Homeschool Curriculum Fair
Date: April 4-5, 2008
Location: Houston
Watch web site for updates!
A Catholic Fair and Forum!
Our goal for the conference is that our speakers answer questions that you didnt even know you had, view the best of Catholic materials, and network a stronger Catholic community.
Please check this site for updates: http://www.arch-homeschool.org/

Event: Robofest Competition
Date: April 5, 2008
Location: Houston
8am-1pm
9am opening ceremonies
St Matthew Lutheran Church, 21434 East Hardy Rd, Houston, TX 77073
(FM 1960/Hardy Toll Rd area)
Do NOT contact the church directly.
All questions should go to robofest@jsoft.com
Students design, construct and program their robots while learning problem-solving techniques, mathematics, logic, creativity, physics, electronics, mechanics, teamwork, computers and computer programming. Started at Lawrence Tech in 2000, Robofest has grown rapidly. For 5th-12th graders.
Robofest 2008 is in need of sponsors, please contact us if you know of organizations or individuals who would be willing to help. As with all robotics events, these competitions are open to the public with no admission charge and are designed to help promote an interest in science and engineering. All support is appreciated. There is also a Robofest in Austin on April 12 Contact Diana Heinig
www.robofest.net
Robofest Houston information: http://www.jsoft.com/ts/robotics/RoboFest/
For more about robotics see:
Robotics - http://www.jsoft.com/archive/robotics/

Event: Texas Regional Science Fair
Date: April 5, 2008
Location: Tomball (Houston)
Tomball College Beckendorf Convention Center
30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball
Open to all homeschoolers K-12 in the greater Houston area.
Established 1996.
Registration deadline: March 21, 2008.
Questions contact Karen Garza
(Formally known as Regional Northside Science Fair.)
Texas Regional Science Fair
http://www.texasregionalsciencefair.com/

Event: Evenings for Educators at MFAH
Date: April 8, 2008
Location: Houston
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Power and Prestige in Art: China, India, and Korea
Celebrate the opening of the newly-installed Asian art galleries at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston! Explore the continent of Asia, through an in-depth look at art from China, India, and Korea and compare the role of art in political, religious, and social contexts throughout different time periods.
Participants will receive an education packet containing exhibition images and program information as well as snacks, refreshments, and a certificate of participation at the closing reception.
Registration is $5 at the event, and pre-registration is not necessary.
For more information, call 713-639-7590 or e-mail schools@mfah.org
The Museum of Fine Arts (Houston)
http://mfah.org/

Event: Bastrop County Homeschoolers Used Curriculum Sale
Date: April 11, 2008
Location: Bastrop
Aqua Water Building Community Room
415 Old Austin Hwy, Bastrop
6-8pm
Local homeschooling families will be selling used books, curriculum and other educational materials.
While tables are free, you DO need to register ahead of time.
Register via email bastropusedcurriculum@yahoo.com
please email the following information ASAP
Name:, Email address:, Town you live in:
Size of table you'd like - 4', 6' or split a 6' table (so 3' feet for you):
Set up will be at 5pm
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BastropUsedCurriculum/

Event: Robofest Competition
Date: April 12, 2008
Location: Austin
1pm-5pm
Hill Country Middle School
1300 Walsh Tarleton Road
Austin, Texas
All questions should go to Diana Heinig
Students design, construct and program their robots while learning problem-solving techniques, mathematics, logic, creativity, physics, electronics, mechanics, teamwork, computers and computer programming. Started at Lawrence Tech in 2000, Robofest has grown rapidly. For 5th-12th graders.
Robofest 2008 is in need of sponsors, please contact us if you know of organizations or individuals who would be willing to help. As with all robotics events, these competitions are open to the public with no admission charge and are designed to help promote an interest in science and engineering. All support is appreciated. There is also a Robofest in Houston on April 5th, contact robofest@jsoft.com.
www.robofest.net
Robofest Austin information: http://www.learning-links.org/Robofest.html
For more about robotics see:
Robotics - http://www.jsoft.com/archive/robotics/

Event: Broadway in San Antonio - Lord of the Dance
Date: April 14 and 15, 2008
Location: San Antonio
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Lord of the Dance! This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Special Bonus show! 10% off list price!
Performance takes place at Magestic Theater in San Antonio.
Order now! Offer expires March 27th!
Broadway in San Antonio ORDER Information

Event: Dallas Summer Theater - The Wedding Singer
Date: April 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, and 27, 2008
Location: Dallas
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show The Wedding Singer. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at the Music Hall in Fair Park in Dallas.
Order Now!
$19.85 student discount tickets!
Dallas Summer Theater ORDER Information

Event: Mary Hood "Relaxed Home Schooling" conference
Date: April 18, 2008
Location: Austin
Mary Hood will be in Austin on Saturday, April 18, doing her "Relaxed Home Schooling" conference/workshop. Calvary Worship Center, 14901 Burnet Rd., is the location, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. $20 per person in advance (registrations postmarked by April 12), $30 at the door. For more information and a registration form, join the Yahoo group, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/archersconference
This is a moderated group which will be closed after the workshop.
The registration form on the site may be reproduced as necessary.

Event: Texas Above Rubies Ladies Retreat
Date: April 18-20, 2008
Location: Spicewood (Austin)
Highland Lake Camp and Conference Center, Spicewood
Texas Above Rubies
http://texasrubies.com/

Event: Gullo Conroe Kidzfest Mini Grand Prix
Date: April 19-20, 2008
Location: Conroe (N of Houston)
Held on the streets of downtown Conroe. Fun for all ages.
Fifth Annual Gullo Conroe KidzFest admission and all activities are free to the public.
www.conroekidzfest.com

Event: Homeschool INFORMATION NIGHT
Date: April 22, 2008
Location: Woodlands (Houston)
6:30pm - 9pm
The Woodlands United Methodist Church - Wesley Hall
(Lake Woodlands Dr/Grogan's Mill)
Homeschool INFORMATION NIGHT
(formerly, Curriculum Share)
Please join us for this community-wide event. Providers of classes, sports teams, music programs and other educational opportunities for homeschoolers will be there to present their information. Summer training programs for homeschooling parents will be announced at the meeting.
Refreshments will be served. No childcare is provided!
If you must bring children, please closely supervise them at all times!
VENDORS: if you provide goods, services or classes to homeschoolers, please use the registration form at the website.
If you want more information or need a map, go to:
http://www.homewoodchristianassociation.org/HCA_Information_Night.htm
Homewood Christian Association
http://www.homewoodchristianassociation.com/

Event: Homeschooling on the Border Conference
Date: April 24-26, 2008
Location: El Paso
First Baptist Church, El Paso
Vendors Galore! (Sonlight, ACE, Etc.. For your curriculum needs
¨ Childcare available to pre-registered guests
¨ Great Children and Teen Program
¨ Free Meet-n-Greet (Thursday Night)
¨ Used Curriculum Sale and much more...
http://www.elpasohomeschool.com/index_files/Page625.htm

Event: San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Re-enactment
Date: April 26, 2008
Location: La Porte (Houston)
San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
3523 Battleground Road, LaPorte TX 77571
Enjoy living history encampments and re-enactors in period costume, demonstrations of weapons, activities for children and more. At 3 p.m., a re-enactment of the famous 1836 battle which won Texas' Independence from Mexico will be fought. Cannon and musket fire will fill the air with the sights and sounds of April 21, 1836! Food and drinks are available or bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy the day. Accessible for the mobility impaired. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (281) 479-2431
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/san_jacinto_battleground/

Event: TACHE 16th ANNUAL USED BOOKSALE
Date: April 26, 2008
Location: Tyler
West Erwin Church of Christ, 420 W. Erwin, Tyler(downtown)
9am-2pm.
Admission: Please bring exact change! Adults: $2.00 ($1 for those who present their TACHE card) Children: free under 18 years of age Sellers: no admission fee
To protect church property, as well as maintain courtesy for others in a crowded shopping environment, children must remain with a parent at all times. All shoppers are expected to abide by the TACHE Standards of Conduct.
Don't forget!!! This is a cash only sale (absolutely no checks)!!! Please bring your money in small increments (quarters, dollars, fives, etc.) This is necessary for the "envelope" check out system that has been implemented.
If you want to sell your books, you must pre-register by April 9, 2008. Instructions for participating as a seller will be mailed back to you, along with your seller number. See fee schedule below.
To pre-register, please:
1. Completely fill out the form below.
2. Enclose the appropriate fee.
10 boxes or less: $4/ TACHE members, $6/ nonmembers
More than 10 boxes: $10 for TACHE members, $12/ non-members
3. Enclose a self-addressed, stamped legal-size envelope.
(If you fail to do this, $1.00 will be charged to your sale proceeds.)
4. Mail by April 9th to: Jill Newsome, Attn: TACHE Book Sale, 15537 State Hwy 64W #31, Tyler, TX 75704 Be sure your registration is POSTMARKED BY April 9th! No late registrations will be accepted. Registrations after that date will be returned unopened and you will be unable to participate as a seller this year.
For more information, e-mail Cyndi Bazil
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Name___________________________________________________________
Phone___________________
Address_________________________________________________________
E-mail_______________________
TACHE member? (circle one) yes no If yes, fee enclosed (circle one) $4.00
$10.00
Non-members (circle one) $6.00 $12.00
Please make checks payable to TACHE
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TACHE - Tyler Area Christian Home Educators
www.tachetexas.org

Event: Christian Homeschool Prom
Date: April 26, 2008
Location: Dallas
"Once Upon a Time"
Adams Mark Hotel Ballroom
watch website for updates.
One of the largest homeschool proms. Registration fills up fast, register early to save.
www.christianhomeschoolprom.org

Event: Broadway in San Antonio - The Wedding Singer
Date: April 30 and May 4, 2008
Location: San Antonio
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show The Wedding Singer This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Special Bonus show! 10% off list price! Deep discount on balcony on April 30 - $9.50!
Performance takes place at Magestic Theater in San Antonio.
Order now! Offer expires April 15th!
Broadway in San Antonio ORDER Information

May, 2008

Event: Play and Learn Home School Field Day
Date: May 2, 2008
Location: Conroe
7 Acre Woods
4401 N Frazier, Conroe
(north of League Line Rd/Outlet Mall)
Open to all HOME SCHOOL STUDENTS in areas such as Conroe/Willis/The Woodlands/Kingwood/Magnolia
Home School Field Day information
Question: contact Dianne Killian
Play and Learn Day
http://www.dskillian.com/Play%20and%20Learn%20Day.htm

Event: Christian Homeschool Formal 2008
Date: May 2, 2008
Location: Austin
7pm - 12am
Doubletree Hotel Austin
6505 I-35 North, Austin, Texas
Please be our guest... The Christian Homeschool Formal is an event designed to give our teens a special formal evening of their own, where they can dine with their friends and dance to wonderful music, creating memories to last a lifetime. This event is well chaperoned and conducive to teens coming by themselves or with friends. This event should create treasured memories for their high school years, and provide them with life skills in the social graces. The formal is not associated with any one particular organization, but relies totally on the participation of parents working together to provide this opportunity for our teens.
Spring Formal 2008
This event is open to only homeschooled students and their invited guests.
Register early and save. All guests must agree to the code of conduct and dress code. All participants must register for dance classes in April.
www.homeschoolformal.info

Event: Sam Houston Folk Festival
Date: May 2-4, 2008
Location: Huntsville
Sam Houston Museum grounds, Huntsville
Living History presentations, crafts, folk music, games
Historical Production "Gone to Texas" - Saturday
Friday School Day May 2
936-294-1832
http://www.shsu.edu/~smm_www/FolkFestN/

Event: Houston Theater District Educators Open House
Date: May 3, 2008
Location: Houston
9am - 12 noon
Hobby Center, 800 Bagby in Downtown Houston
Cost: FREE, includes breakfast
Space is Limited so sign up today! Reservations must be made prior to the event. Last day to register is Friday, May 2.
To reserve your space, please send an email to melissa@downtownhouston.org or call 713.658.8938. Please specify the grade level you teach with your reservation.
It’s an Open House just for you! Join us for the K - 12 school programming opportunities for the Theater District’s 2008 – 2009 season at the Theater District Educators Open House on Saturday, May 3. Learn to incorporate the arts into your curriculum by scheduling school field trips or arranging for the Theater District performing arts groups to bring programming directly to your school. Each Theater District performing arts group will make a presentation to inform you of the school program offered. You also will have an opportunity to speak one-on-one with members of each arts group and to gather materials about educational ar ts programming.
NOTE the early date! This annual event is normally held in late August but they have switched it May to get it in before school lets out. This free event gives educators a chance to see what the theater district has to offer. This is intended as an adult event so leave the kids at home, they do a different event for the general public that is intended for them to bring their kids and family.
Houston has the second largest theater district in the country. This event will let you pick up information to plan for the next school year.
www.houstontheaterdistrict.org

Event: HCYA 2008 Graduation
Date: May 3, 2008
Location: Houston
Program: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Reception: 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm
Champion Forest Baptist Church
15555 Stuebner Airline Road, Houston, Texas 77069
Watch website for 2008 updates.
Gala will be on April 24, HCYA graduations get first priority on tickets, the tickets will be available to any homeschool high school student.
http://www.hcya.org/graduation.htm
HCYA - Homeschool Christian Youth Association
http://www.hcya.org

Event: HomeEd Plus(HEP) Meet the Teacher Night
Date: May 5, 2008
Location: Houston
Rice Temple Baptist Church, 6409 Greenbriar, Houston, TX 77030
Meet The Teacher is happening at HEP May 5, 2008! This is an evening for parents to get to know teachers, and visit with them about the classes offered at Home Ed Plus. Parents may register for HEP classes at that time. Please join with us as we plan for next year at HEP! Visit our website for more info:
http://www.homeedplus.com/

Event: HEAD Used Book Sale
Date: May 6, 2008
Location: Garland (Dallas)
Saturn Road Church of Christ 3030 Saturn Rd, Garland 75041
Watch website for updates
Buyers and Sellers guidelines:
http://www.christianfamilyhead.org/Used%20Book%20Sale.htm
Christian Family HEAD
www.christianfamilyhead.org

Event: Scarborough Faire Student Days
Date: May 6-7, 2008
Location: Waxahachie (DFW)
Scarborough Faire Renaissance Festival in Waxahachie south of Dallas has School Days. Two special weekday performances for public, private, and home schools.
9am to 2:30pm.
Student admission is just $6.75. One chaperone is admitted FREE with every 7 paid students. Additional chaperone admissions are only $8.50 each. If purchased at the gate, these tickets will cost $9.50 Student Days is open to school groups only and not to the general public.
Payment must be received by April 15, 2008 to guarantee your reservation.
A Student Days Admission Voucher will be issued upon receipt of payment Student Days admission vouchers are valid only on May May 6 & 7, 2008
Drama competition: This year's play is Twelfth Night. Space is limited.
Reservations form:
http://www.scarboroughrenfest.com/student/reservation.asp
Scarborough Faire
http://www.scarboroughrenfest.com/index.html

Event: Scholastic Warehouse Booksales
Date: May 7-31, 2008
Location: various locations - Houston, Waco, Arlington, San Antonio, Lubbock, and Edinburg
Each December and May, Scholastic Warehouses hold special half-price sales to thank educators for their support. Thousands of books for all ages to choose from, all at 50% off.
Please keep in mind that this is a working warehouse so all children must be closely supervised at all times. Strongly recommend keeping small children at home.
To print out pdf flyers for the location nearest you, go here: http://teacher.scholastic.com/fairs/warehouse/index.htm
additional secondary locations at above link.
Scholastic Warehouse 1/2 price booksales
http://www.scholastic.com
- Houston (877) 714-8292
7400 Security Way, Houston, TX 77040 (Hwy 290 and Beltway 8)
From Highway 290 exit Senate at third light do U-Turn, go under the Highway. Stay on access road turn Right on Security Way
- Waco (254) 662-2665
7333 S. IH-35, Exit 328 - just south of Waco on IH-35
- DFW - Arlington
Arlington (817)557-4977
3470 South Watson Road, Arlington 76014
- San Antonio (210)599-8404 4646 Perrin Creek, Suite 200
From Austin and points north:
I-35 S to Randolph Blvd exit, stay on access road far right lane. Turn right at Day's Inn towards Loop 368 to Perrin Creek.
- Lubbock (806)748-0094
1501 South Loop 289, Lubbock
- Edinburg (956)316-1413 (McAllen area)
1710 E Southeast Industrial Dr, Edinburg
Exit for I-281 at Industrial Drive
Dates/Hours for Houston, Waco, Arlington, San Antonio, Lubbock, and Edinburg:
Wed., 05/07/2008 - Sat., 05/31/2008 May 7th (P O Day): 9am - 7pm Weekdays: 9am - 7pm Saturdays: 9am - 5pm Closed Sundays and Memorial Day Weekend

Event: HSIZ Annual Homeschooler Book Sale
Date: May 7, 2008
Location: College Station
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm (sellers setup at noon)
CS Conf. Center 1300 George Bush Drive, College Station, 77840
General admission is $1/ea at the door.
Pre-registration & pre-payment for a seller table is required for this event.
Seller table ---- deadline is Friday, May 2!
*Sellers:* email events@hsiz.org for registration & payment details. Tables are $5 and include 1 admission. You are welcome to share a table with your buddy.
Seller table setup is at noon on Wednesday May 7th. You can use the set of stairs at the front entrance to the building or there is a ramp at the conference center. If you are looking at the building the ramp is to the right and looks like a long white concrete driveway. The conference center does have carts that you can use but...if you have your own "wheels" that would be beneficial to bring as several might be wanting to use the couple of carts that the conf. center has.
HSIZ - Homeschool Information Zone
http://www.hsiz.org/

Event: Broadway in Houston - The Wedding Singer
Date: May 7, 17, and 18, 2008
Location: Houston
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show The Wedding Singer This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at Hobby Center in Houston.
Order now though April 13th!
Broadway in Houston ORDER Information

Event: Six Flags Arlington Homeschool Day
Date: May 8, 2008
Location: Arlington (DFW)
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Six Flags, Arlington
Six Flags Over Texas welcomes home-schooled students Thursday, May 8, 2008.
Tickets $23.49 + tax ($25.37) when purchased in advance.
Children 2 and under free.
April 24th - Deadline to purchase tickets with free parking, otherwise parking is $15.
May 1st - Last day to purchase discount tickets.
Tickets purchased at the gate ...$47 + tax
Order by phone: 817-607-6150 / 817-530-6050
http://www.sixflags.com/overTexas/groups/schools.aspx

Event: CHEACT Used Book Sale
Date: May 9, 2008
Location: Austin
Annual Used Curriculum Sale
Great Hills Baptist Church
Education Building (Atrium), Jollyville Road
10500 Jollyville Road / Austin, TX 78759
5-8pm
Admission: $1 CHEACT members, $2 non-CHEACT members
Please: No wagons, carts or other large items that would block aisles and make shopping difficult for others. Single strollers may be used for babies only (not as a shopping cart please).
VENDORS: Please register as early as possible. Payment Deadline: April 25
Table locations will be selected for vendors when payment is received. Tables in the Atrium will be assigned first, followed by the hall tables. If you intend to share your table with someone, please provide their name and email address also. If you would like to have a table next to a particular person, please register early so your request may be granted.
Doors will open for vendors to set up and shop at 4pm.
If you would like to be a vendor (sell your used items), you may rent a table for the following fees:
$5 per 6' table - (CHEACT members)
$7 per 6' table - (non-CHEACT members)
Register via email Lora Maeurer
http://www.cheact.org/newsevents/used_book_sale_2008.html
CHEACT - Christian Home Education Association of Central Texas
www.cheact.org

Event: Homeschool Night with the Texas Rangers
Date: May 9, 2008
Location: Arilington (DFW)
Game at 7pm
1000 Ballpark Way
Arlington, TX 76011
T-Shirt Night (First 20,000)
Exclusive pre-game home school event in the Third Base picnic area next to Sections 308-310.
The event will start at 5:00 p.m. and will include:
• Special performance by illusionist Jared Hall
• Special performace by children’s comedian Mr. Vic
• College recruiters from several major Texas universities
• Special appearance by Rangers Captain
• Discounted tickets in three seating locations!
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Please indicate the quantity you would like to purchase.
# of Corner Box (Reg. $33) ______ x $16.50 = Total $_______
# of Lower Reserved (Reg. $25) ______ x $12.50 = Total $_______
# of Upper Reserved (Reg. $15) ______ x $7.50 = Total $_______
Service Charge = $ 3.00
GRAND TOTAL $_______
Name:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone: (D) (E)
E-mail:
Method of Payment: (checks payable to Texas Rangers)
Check #: o Visa o MC o Amex o Discover o Diners
Card#: Exp:
Mail order form and payment to: Texas Rangers, Attn: Home School Day, 1000 Ballpark Way, Suite 400, Arlington, Texas 76011, fax order to 817-273-5180, or call 817-436-5979.
All orders are subject to a $3 service charge. Tickets are subject to availability.
Texas Rangers
http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=tex

Event: Arlington Book Fair
Date: May 9-10, 2008
Location: Arlington (DFW)
Arlington Convention Center
24th Annual Fair. One of the largest book fairs in Texas.
Shop for books, attend workshops, meet other homeschoolers, be encouraged.
Check website for updates.
Hearth & Home Ministries
http://www.homeschoolbookfair.org

Event: HEP 2008 Graduation
Date: May 10, 2008
Location: Houston
Sagemont Church, Houston
10am
http://www.homeeducationpartnership.com/graduation.htm
HEP - Home Education Partnership of Texas
http://www.homeeducationpartnership.com/

Event: Love 2 Learn "Lawn" Sale
Date: May 13, 2008
Location: Tomball (Houston)
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. noon
Love 2 Learn
1226 WEST MAIN STREET - new location
TOMBALL, TEXAS 77375
(KLEIN'S SHOPPING CENTER - ONE MILE EAST OF FM 249)
Rain date: Tuesday May 21st, same times and location.
This is a chance for you to sell your used curriculum! Remember: There will be no babysitting available, so please make child care arrangements ahead of time.
Booth space will be $5 per family, which can be used as a $5 coupon at Love 2 Learn the day of sale only. Space is limited.
For more information, e-mail love2learnstore@yahoo.com, phone 281-516-1202
Love 2 Learn
http://www.love2learnstore.com/

Event: Dallas Summer Theater - Ring of Fire
Date: May 13 and 20, 2008
Location: Dallas
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Ring of Fire/Johnny Cash Story. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at the Music Hall in Fair Park in Dallas.
Order Now!
$10 off list price includes Orchestra seating!
Dallas Summer Theater ORDER Information

Event: Extraordinary Education SWAP & SHOP CURRICULUM SALE
Date: May 15, 2008
Location: The Woodlands (Houston)
postponed to June - Watch for updates!
10am-2pm
seller set up 9-10am
The Woodlands Community Church of the Nazarene
5401 Rush Haven, The Woodlands 77381.
Anyone who wishes to sell or trade their new or used educational curriculum and related supplies (lab equipment, art supplies, teaching aids, etc., etc., etc.,) on that day is welcome to reserve a table by coming to EE's front desk at the church or by contacting Renee Campbell in person or via email.
The cost of a table will be $5.00 (which will be used to help with the rental of the church) and must be paid prior to the Swap and Shop date in order to guarantee that a table will be available for you that day!!!!
Shopping will be open to the public at large. Swapping will obviously be confined to those who have reserved a table!
Extraordinary Education
http://www.extraordinaryed.org/

Event: FEAST Bookfair
Date: May 16-17, 2008
Location: San Antonio
stay tuned for updates.
http://www.homeschoolfeast.com/bookfair/
Family Educators Alliance of South Texas (FEAST)
http://www.homeschoolfeast.com/

Event: Houston Public Library Book Sale
Date: May 16-18, 2008
Location: Houston
George R Brown Convention Center, Houston
Annual Friends Book Sale
Thousands of books to choose from, see website for updates.
http://www.friendsofhpl.org/annualbooksale.htm
http://www.friendsofhpl.org/booksales.htm

Event: Scholastic Warehouse Booksales
Date: May 17-31, 2008 tba
Location: El Paso
Each December and May, Scholastic Warehouses hold special half-price sales to thank educators for their support. Thousands of books for all ages to choose from, all at 50% off.
Please keep in mind that this is a working warehouse so all children must be closely supervised at all times. Strongly recommend keeping small children at home.
To print out pdf flyers for the location nearest you, go here: http://teacher.scholastic.com/fairs/warehouse/index.htm
Scholastic Warehouse 1/2 price booksales
http://www.scholastic.com
El Paso (915)877-3113
7700 C.F. Jordan Dr, Suite 200, El Paso
El Paso warehouse dates and hours:
Sat., 5/17/2008 - Sat., 5/31/2008
Saturday, 5/17: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Mon, 5/19 - Thur, 5/29: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Fri, 5/30: 9AM-5PM & Sat, 5/31: 9AM-3PM
CLOSED SAT, 5/24 THRU MON, 5/26

Event: Love 2 Learn FREE Homeschooling Seminars
Date: May 17, 2008
Location: Tomball (Houston)
Love 2 Learn
1226 WEST MAIN STREET
TOMBALL, TEXAS 77375
(KLEIN'S SHOPPING CENTER - ONE MILE EAST OF FM 249)
FREE HOMESCHOOLING SEMINARS MAY 17TH AT LOVE 2 LEARN!
10:30 A.M. MARY STOCKTON
Interested in homeschooling, wondering where to get started? With so many different homeschool approaches, which one is best for you? Come and enjoy a casual time of sharing and discussion as a panel of seasoned homeschool moms share their different educational styles and why it works for them. Each mom will also share their family's favorite products/curriculum/tools used over the years.
1:30 p.m. MARILYN ROCKETT
Marilyn is a graduated homeschool mom of four grown sons. She is a speaker for Homeschool and Christian women's events, a regular columnist for Homeschooling Today and the author of Homeschooling at the Speed of Life.
She will be speaking on Homeschooling at the Speed of Life Home Management for Real Life. Beginner and veteran homeschoolers alike struggle with finding balance and order in their homes and homeschooling. How do we make it all work? Marilyn will address ten time minders that will help you get organized. There will be a brief Q and A time at the end of the seminar and a book signing. Books will be available for $18.
There will be a drawing at the seminar for an autographed copy of Marilyn's book.
For more information, e-mail love2learnstore@yahoo.com, phone 281-516-1202
Love 2 Learn
http://www.love2learnstore.com/

Event: Homewood 2008 Graduation
Date: May 17, 2008
Location: The Woodlands (Houston)
1pm
The Woodlands United Methodist Church
(Lake Woodlands Dr/Grogan's Mill)
Homewood Christian Association
http://www.homewoodchristianassociation.com/

Event: BVCHEA 2008 Graduation
Date: May 17, 2008
Location: College Station
2pm
A&M Church of Christ
College Station
BVCHEA - Brazos Valley Christian Home Educators Association
http://www.bvchea.org/

Event: HCSN 2008 Graduation
Date: May 17, 2008 *date change*
Location: Cypress (NW Houston)
Cypress Bible Church
11711 Cypress N. Houston Rd.
Cypress, TX
3pm
Graduation application deadline: March 1st,2008
Graduation Requirements: Must be homeschooled for at least a year prior to graduating, must sign a Conduct agreement.
Watch website for 2008 updates.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HSCN_Graduation/
HSCN - Home School Communication Network
http://www.houstonhomeschool.org/

Event: Cypress Homeschool Association 2008 Graduation
Date: May 17, 2008
Location: Houston
3pm
West Houston Church of Christ
17100 West Road, Houston, Texas 77095
Cypress Homeschool Association is having its first high school graduation! The graduation will be held May 17, 2008 at West Houston Church of Christ. Our ceremony will be small and intimate. If you are interested, please contact Stephanie Hill or Rebecca Brinkley
Cypress Homeschool Association
http://www.cypresshomeschool.org/

Event: TUTS Homeschool Discount - Drowsy Chaparone
Date: May 21, 27, and June 1, 2008
Location: Houston
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Drowsy Chaparone. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at Hobby Center in downtown Houston.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 8pm, Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 8PM and Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 7:30pm
Variety of seating/pricing options.
Order Now!
20% off list price!
TUTS ORDER Information

Event: Homeschool Information Meeting
Date: May 22, 2008
Location: Spring (Houston)
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Barbara Bush branch of the Harris County Public Library – Women's Council of Realtors Room
6817 Cypresswood Drive between Stuebner Airline and Kuykendahl Road
Looking into home schooling?
Come to a free, informational meeting for new or prospective home schooling families.
No childcare provided.
Sponsored by the state home school organization of Texas, the Texas Home School Coalition.
For more information, call 832-249-6765, or contact THSC at 806-744-4441. Visit their website
THSC - Texas Homeschool Coalition
www.thsc.org/

Event: Homeschool Day at Splashtown
Date: May 23, 2008
Location: Spring (Houston)
10am-5pm
Home school students and their families from Houston and surrounding areas will enjoy a day of fellowship and fun. Planned in conjunction with the Southeast Texas Home School Association, the event is focused on home school students and their families. Students will have the opportunity to interact and socialize with their peers as they enjoy SplashTown’s slides, attractions, and one-of-a-kind thrill rides such as Tornado, Thunder Run and Space Rapids.
In addition, students will receive a FREE Math/Physics Science Workbook filled with experiments derived from SplashTown’s rides that will challenge them to solve a variety of problems based on actual observations and allow them to experience first-hand scientific theories learned in their studies.
Home School Family Day discount tickets are available online at splashtownpark.com for $22.99 plus tax or at the SplashTown’s Front Gate on the day of the event for $25.99 each plus tax. Participants will receive a FREE all-you-can eat catered meal served at the park’s state-of-the-art catering facility, The Spring Creek Ranch.
Splashtown
http://www.splashtownpark.com/

Event: CACHE 2008 Graduation
Date: May 24, 2008
Location: Conroe
2pm
Ark Family Church
450 Humble Tank Road
Conroe, Texas 77304
Graduating seniors must be members of CACHE. All visitors and guests are welcome to attend.
Questions
CACHE - Conroe Area Christian Home Educators
http://cacheonline.org/

Event: Schlitterbahn Home School Family Days
Date: May 27 - 30, 31, June 1 - 7, and September 6, 7, 13 & 14, 2008
Location: New Braunfels
Schlitterbahn Water Park, New Braunfels location
Surf & Save Days May 27 - 30, 2008
Full-Park Days May 31, June 1 - 7, and September 6, 7, 13 & 14, 2008
Beat the crowds and take advantage of a special discount available to Home Schoolers and their families and friends. Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort's natural riverside setting and award-winning attractions appeal to all ages. It's 65 acres jam-packed with the greatest variety of water rides anywhere.
An advance ticket purchase with a minimum order of four tickets is required. Orders must be prepaid 10 days prior to your visit. They will be shipped via FedEx to physical addresses only. Shipments to P.O. Box addresses cannot be processed.
This event applies ONLY to the New Braunfels location, does not apply to other Schlitterbahn locations.
http://www.schlitterbahn.com/nb/groups/
Contact Group sales at 830.608.8532 for ticket prices and order forms.
http://www.schlitterbahn.com/nb/groups/contact.htm
Schlitterbahn Water Park
www.schlitterbahn.com
830-608-8532

Event: Home School Night with the Frisco RoughRiders
Date: May 29, 2008
Location: Frisco (DFW)
7:00 pm.
7725 Gaylord Pkwy
Frisco, TX, 75034
Home Educator's Resource and the Frisco RoughRiders are proud to announce the 3rd annual... Home School Night with the Frisco RoughRiders at the Dr. Pepper Ballpark!
TICKETS: $10 or ALL YOU CAN EAT FOR $15
INCLUDES: Group-rate in the Bullpen section, Limited Ed. RoughRiders hat, Free player autographs, free "PlayBall" game program, chances to win prizes.
DEADLINE: May 15
For tickets and questions contact Will LoVerde with the RoughRiders 972-334-1935 or email wloverde@ridersbaseball.com
http://www.ridersbaseball.com/
Home Educator's Resource
http://www.homeeducatorsresource.com/

Event: MARCH Used Curriculum Sale
Date: May 31, 2008
Location: Allen (DFW)
Allen Heights Baptist Church - Gym
1309 East Main Street, Allen, TX 75002
9:00 - 11:30am
(To avoid stoplights, go east on Exchange Dr. from Interstate 75, turn right at stop light for Allen Heights, church is at the Northeast corner of Allen Heights at McDermott. The gym is in the building located behind the sanctuary. To get to it, go to the covered walk way which is on the left side of the building. Please walk along the left side of the building instead of through the building.)
For information, including the rules of the sale and what to do if you are selling, go to
http://home.roadrunner.com/~marchbooksale/
Complete guidelines and instructions are listed at the above link.
YOU MUST GO TO THIS LINK, PRINT THAT PAGE AND BRING A COPY OF THAT PAGE WITH YOU TO THE BOOKSALE AS YOUR INVITATION TO GET IN. You do not have to be a member of MARCH to buy or sell.
NO CHILDREN ARE ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY. Exceptions are babies that are carried in a front or back pack and children over 13 years old.
MARCH - McKinney Area Christian Homeschoolers
www.marchgroup.org

June 2008

Event: Homeschool Week at Frontier Camp
Date: June 1-7, 2008
Location: Grapeland (Houston County)
Frontier Camp - A Christian youth camp located in NE Texas. During this week, all the campers are homeschool students, and most of the counselors are homeschool graduates. For ages 8-13.
http://www2.frontiercamp.org/homeschool.aspx
Homeschool Teen week is June 8-14, 2008 - Must be at least 13 years of age (or turn 13 by Sept. 1) and not older than 17 at the time they come to camp.
http://www2.frontiercamp.org/homeschoolteen.aspx
www.frontiercamp.org

Event: Schlitterbahn Galveston Home School Days
Date: June 1 - 29, 2008 (Sundays through Fridays Only)
August 11 - 22, 2008 (Monday through Friday Only)
September 7, 14, and 21, 2008 (Sundays)
Location: Galveston
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
2026 Lockheed St., Galveston, Texas 77554
Summer Season Home School Days!
Advanced reservation with 5 ticket min. order required. Orders must be prepaid and postmarked 5 days prior to your visit. They will be shipped free of charge via FedEx to physical addresses only. Shipments to P.O. Box addresses cannot be processed.
Questions: 409-770-9283
This event applies ONLY to the Galvestion location, does not apply to other Schlitterbahn locations.
http://www.schlitterbahn.com/gal/groups/
pdf order for for Galveston homeschool days http://www.schlitterbahn.com/gal/groups/pdf/2008/s-homeschool.pdf
This form applies ONLY to the Galveston location, do not use this form at other locations.
Schlitterbahn Water Park Galveston Island
http://www.schlitterbahn.com/gal/
409-770-9283

Event: Home School Day at Hawaiian Falls Water Park
Date: June 2, 2008
Location: Mansfield (DFW)
10:30 am to 7:00 pm.
Hawaiian Falls Water Park, Mansfield
Affordable: Just $9.99 per student (plus tax).
Convenient: 360 & Heritage Parkway
Manageable: The park has lots to do in small footprint Safety: We take safety seriously
HAWAIIAN FALLS is a whole island of tropically themed fun featuring exciting waterslides, including the Flyin Hawaiian, the Maui Express, and the Hawaiian Halfpipe; our lazy river the Kona Kooler, Breaker Bay wave pool; Keiki Kove children's area that can accommodate over 200 keiki's (kids) at one time. The Honolulu Lulu! There's a whole day of safe, wholesome fun for your young people at Hawaiian Falls.
Call (888)254-5898, for full information.
http://www.hawaiianfalls.com

Event: Broadway in Houston - Sweeney Todd
Date: June 3, 7, 12 and 15, 2008
Location: Houston
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Sweeney Todd This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at Hobby Center in Houston.
Order now though May 11th!
Broadway in Houston ORDER Information

Event: SETHSA Used Book Sale
Date: June 5, 2008
Location: Houston
Reliant Hall in Houston.
9am- 11:30am
set up for sellers at 8:30am
Annual event Open to all homeschoolers in the greater Houston area.
Southeast Texas Home School Assn (SETHSA)
281/370-8787
http://www.sethsa.org

Event: SETHSA Summer Conference
Date: June 6-7, 2008
Location: Houston
Reliant Hall, Houston
Speakers include Andrew Pudewa, with Institute for Excellence in Writing
watch for updates
SETHSA - Southeast Texas Home School Assn
http://www.sethsa.org

Event: HEART Used Book Sale
Date: June 7, 2008
Location: Lubbock
10am - 3pm
West Texas Assemblies of God Gym
55th & Wayne Avenue, Lubbock
Do you have Used Curriculum to Sell? Do you have a Business to Promote?
Tables = $5 each if paid by April 15/$7 each thereafter
Available to all homeschoolers and homeschool-friendly businesses
Contact us to reserve your table TODAY Tables are limited, and it is First Paid, First Reserved.
http://www.heartofwt.org/UCS2008.html
Questions: homeschooling@heartofwt.org
HEART of West Texas
http://www.heartofwt.org/

Event: Starting the Way Seminar
Date: June 7, 2008
Location: N. Richland Hills (DFW)
9am - 5pm
Davis Blvd. Baptist Church
5408 Davis Blvd.
N. Richland Hills, TX
Smoothing the Way presents a seminar for those teaching the very young child (ages two to five)
Veteran homeschooling moms will share with you from their experience working with preschoolers.
Early bird deadline -- May 28
Early bird discount -- $40/individual or $60/married couple
Cost: $50.00 registration fee includes syllabus and lunch. Married couples may attend for $75.00.
Pre-registration is required. A boxed lunch will be provided for an additional $7.00 per person, or you may bring your own lunch.
No childcare will be provided. Nursing babies are welcome, but please make other arrangements for older children.
Questions : contact info@smoothingtheway.com.
Smoothing The Way www.smoothingtheway.com

Event: PAideia Classical Education Summer Conference
Date: June 17-19, 2008
Location: Kingwood (Houston)
Homewood Suites, 23320 Highway 59 North, Kingwood 77339
PACES - Parent and Child Educational Services
www.pacesinfo.org

Event: Dallas Summer Theater - STOMP
Date: June 17 and 18, 2008
Location: Dallas
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show STOMP. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at the Music Hall in Fair Park in Dallas.
Order Now!
$10 off list price includes Orchestra seating!
Dallas Summer Theater ORDER Information

Event: Broadway in San Antonio - Monty Python's Spamalot
Date: June 18, 21, and 22, 2008
Location: San Antonio
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Monty Python's Spamalot! This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
10% off list price!
Performance takes place at Magestic Theater in San Antonio.
Order now! Offer expires June 3rd, order early for best seats!
Broadway in San Antonio ORDER Information

Event: Starting the Way Seminar
Date: June 21, 2008
Location: San Antonio
9am - 5pm
FEAST facility
25 Burwood
San Antonio, Texas
Smoothing the Way presents a seminar for those teaching the very young child (ages two to five)
Veteran homeschooling moms will share with you from their experience working with preschoolers.
Early bird deadline -- June 11
Early bird discount -- $40/individual or $60/married couple
Cost: $50.00 registration fee includes syllabus and lunch. Married couples may attend for $75.00.
Pre-registration is required. A boxed lunch will be provided for an additional $7.00 per person, or you may bring your own lunch.
No childcare will be provided. Nursing babies are welcome, but please make other arrangements for older children.
Questions : contact info@smoothingtheway.com.
Smoothing The Way www.smoothingtheway.com

Event: Dallas Summer Theater - Hairspray
Date: June 24 and 25, 2008
Location: Dallas
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Hairspray. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at the Music Hall in Fair Park in Dallas.
Order Now!
15% off list price includes Orchestra seating!
Dallas Summer Theater ORDER Information

Event: FEAST “Giant” Used Book Swap
Date: June 26-27, 2008
Location: San Antonio
25 Burwood, San Antonio
June 26 - 6-9 pm and June 27 - 9 am - 12 pm
Thursday, June 26, “Night Before” shopping from 6pm - 9pm. Friday, June 27, shopping from 9am - 12pm, Free shopping 12:30 - 2pm
It is that time of year again. Take advantage of the “night before” shopping option at FEAST's 2008 Bookswap for those special, one-of-a-kind, deals. Reserve your table or space: $15 per table or $8 per space when you bring your own table. Your rental is good for both days. Tables and spaces must be reserved and paid on or before June 13. Eight foot tables will not be available for rent this year. With the rental of your table or space, you receive your adult admission ticket free. Anyone assisting you at your table will need to pay admission. Admission: “Night Before” - Adults $5 and children (6 - 17) $2 (applicable for both days) Friday only - Adults $2 and children (6 - 17) $1. Admission is free from 12:30 - 2pm.
Parking: You may ONLY park in the FEAST parking areas and on FEAST's side of the street on Burwood. Please do NOT park in the parking lot across the street from our location. If you park across the street, your car will be towed.
Parking: The FEAST Used Book Swap draws many families from out of town, and parking will be tight. Please car pool if possible. Please do not block entrances, fire lanes, or handicap spaces.
All profits for this book swap will go to help fund home school special events.
For questions or to reserve your table or space, contact Estela Frias at (210) 342-4674 ext.59.
Family Educators Alliance of South Texas (FEAST)
http://www.homeschoolfeast.com/

Event: CHEACT Summer Conference
Date: June 27-28, 2008
Location: Austin
Annual summer conference and bookfair.
Palmer Events Center, Austin
Speakers: Jeff Baldwin, Worldview Academy, Andrew Pudewa, Institute for Excellence in Writing, Jan Bedell, Little Giant Steps
Watch website for updates.
CHEACT - Christian Home Education Association of Central Texas
www.cheact.org

July 2008

Event: Ringing Brothers Circus Homeschool Discount
Date: July 3, 4 and 5, 2008
Location: San Antonio
Group sales dates for homeschoolers to see Ringling Brothers Circus Presents Bellobration. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at Alamodome in San Antonio. Tickets start at just $5!
Order now! Offer expires June 25th!
Ringling Brothers Circus Order Information

Event: PEACH Used Book Sale
Date: July 12, 2008
Location: Allen (DFW)
Greenville Oaks Church of Christ, Teen Center, 703 South Greenville Ave., Allen, TX 75002.
noon-3pm
buyer/seller information:
http://www.peachonline.org/BookSale.htm
PEACH - Plano Education Association of Christian Homeschoolers
281/370-8787
http://www.peachonline.org

Event: Home School Night at the Mesquite Championship Rodeo
Date: July 12, 2008
Location: Mesquite (DFW)
Enjoy Bull-Riding, Bareback Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Barrel Racing, and much more!!! All in the air-conditioned Resistol Arena!
Offer open to homeschoolers, friends and family
PRE-REGISTER BY JULY 11.
see website for updates
http://www.heartoftex.org/downloads/files/Mesquite%20Rodeo.pdf
http://www.mesquiterodeo.com
HEART of Texas
http://www.heartoftex.org/

Event: IHM Dallas Catholic Homeschool Conference
Date: July 18-19, 2008
Location: Arlington (DFW)
Arlington Convention Center, 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011
Many Catholic Vendors.
see website for updates
IHM Dallas Conference 2008
http://www.ihmconference.org/dallas/index.php

Event: 3rd Annual HEART of Texas Home School Leadership Conference
Date: July 19, 2008
Location: Euless (DFW)
Restoration Church, 1350 West Euless Boulevard, Euless, TX 76040
Theme: Get Organized
This year's conference will focus on equipping home school leaders with the tools they need to lead their organizations effectively and deal with conflict.
PRE-REGISTER BY JULY 11.
see website for updates
HEART of Texas
http://www.heartoftex.org/

Event: HSIZ Presents Susan Wise Bauer
Date: July 19, 2008
Location: College Station
8:45am - 4:30pm
College Station Conference Center
1300 George Bush Drive, College Station, TX
Home School Information Zone Presents
Susan Wise Bauer
Author of The Well-Trained Mind
Come join us as Susan Wise Bauer will have three different topics to speak to you on!
In between workshops, we will create a lap book based on one of the volumes from the Story of the World series. However, we are not going to tell you which one, you will have to show up to find out. :o). All lap book supplies will be provided for you.
This is an intimate seminar and tickets are LIMITED!!!! Tickets are non transferable to protect you the Buyer. This is not a book fair! This is Susan Wise Bauer, her only stop in Texas, in a seminar venue where the back row seat is still considered an AWESOME seat in the large book fair halls.
We recommend you leave the kiddos at home and get some education for the educator.
Tickets are $25 in advance. If any tickets are available, they will be $30 at the door.
No childcare will be provided and all individuals must have their own ticket.
No lunch will be provided. For your convenience we will be making a list of nearby restaurants.
http://www.hsiz.org/eventregister.asp Questions, contact events@hsiz.org
HSIZ - Homeschool Information Zone
http://www.hsiz.org/

Event: HERO Homeschool Roundup Conference
Date: July 26, 2008
Location: San Antonio
8:30am- 5pm
St. PJ's Children's Home in San Antonio.
919 Mission Rd, San Antonio, TX 78210
San Antonio Home Education Resources and Opportunities (HERO) will host the 5th Annual Learning Resource Roundup. The conference will include information and activities for new and experienced homeschoolers and their families. There will be workshops, support groups, children's activities, museums, and much more. ArtsTeach will once again provide art activities for children and we are working on a new teen program as well. Mark your calendar for a conference you won't want to miss.
Email contact contact@sahero.org
Stay tuned for updates.
http://www.sahero.org/Roundup/roundup_home.htm SA HERO
http://www.sahero.org/

Event: Starting the Way Seminar
Date: July 26, 2008
Location: Austin
9am - 5pm
Beautiful Savior Lutheran
6830 Pleasant Valley
Austin, Texas
Smoothing the Way presents a seminar for those teaching the very young child (ages two to five)
Veteran homeschooling moms will share with you from their experience working with preschoolers.
Early bird deadline -- July 16
Early bird discount -- $40/individual or $60/married couple
Cost: $50.00 registration fee includes syllabus and lunch. Married couples may attend for $75.00.
Pre-registration is required. A boxed lunch will be provided for an additional $7.00 per person, or you may bring your own lunch.
No childcare will be provided. Nursing babies are welcome, but please make other arrangements for older children.
Questions : contact info@smoothingtheway.com.
Smoothing The Way www.smoothingtheway.com

Event: CACHE Annual "Back to School" Meeting/Workshop
Date: July 31, 2008
Location: Conroe
7-9pm
Conroe Bible Church
4491 I-45 N, Conroe 77304
From Conroe and points south: Exit I-45 at Exit 92-FM 830 (Seven Coves Road). Turn left (west) at FM 830, go through the traffic light, and turn left onto the southbound feeder (Frontage Road).
You are invited to join us as we learn more about home education. Come visit our vendor’s area to learn about classes, lessons and other services available to home educators in the Conroe area. Attend workshops to learn more about home education in general, dual credit classes, or the ins and outs of enrolling your home educated student into the college of your choice …..and more including a used curriculum sale!
FREE! You do not have to be a member of CACHE to attend. Sorry, no childcare is available. This is a time for parents to learn more about home education.
Questions
Used Curriculm sale: Free for CACHE members $5 for non-members, bring your own table and set up out in the hallway. Sellers contact Launa Barrett
VENDORS: If you have a home school business, classes or activity, you can set up a table and display what you have to offer the home schooling community. Cost for Vendors will be $5 for 1/2 of a 6 foot table or bring your own (no larger than 4 ft. if you bring your own). Contact Terri Watt
CACHE - Conroe Area Christian Home Educators
http://cacheonline.org/

Event: Home School Family Night at the Dr. Pepper Ballpark
Date: July 31, 2008
Location: Frisco (DFW)
7:00 pm.
7725 Gaylord Pkwy
Frisco, TX, 75034
Home Educator's Resource and the Frisco RoughRiders are proud to announce Home School Family Night at the Dr. Pepper Ballpark
TICKETS: $10 or ALL YOU CAN EAT FOR $15
INCLUDES: Group-rate in the Bullpen section, Limited Ed. RoughRiders hat, Free player autographs, free "PlayBall" game program, chances to win prizes.
DEADLINE: July 15
For tickets and questions contact Will LoVerde with the RoughRiders 972-334-1935 or email wloverde@ridersbaseball.com
http://www.ridersbaseball.com/
Home Educator's Resource
http://www.homeeducatorsresource.com/

August 2008

Event: CTR Beacons of Light Annual Education Conference
Date: August 2, 2008
Location: Houston
Norris Conference Centers
9990 Richmond Ave.
South Building, Suite 102
Houston, TX 77042
http://www.norriscenters.com/
9am-5pm
Education Conference - Education of the Heart
http://ctrhomeschool.com/index.php?page=education-conference
see website for updates
CTR Beacons of Light
http://ctrhomeschool.com

Event: The Backyardigans Homeschool Discount
Date: August 2-3, 2008
Location: San Antonio
Group sales dates for homeschoolers to see Nickelodeon's The Backyardigans. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at Majestic in San Antonio!
Order now! Offer expires July 20th!
The Backyardigans Order Information

Event: Wiggles LIVE - Homeschool Discount
Date: August 3, 2008
Location: Houston
Toyota Center
Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 1:30pm and 5pm
Get ready to Wiggle because Toyota Center is proud to welcome The Wiggles to Houston for 2 shows on Sunday, August 3rd! Its time to learn how to Romp Bomp A Stomp, do The Monkey Dance and Move Like an Emu during the all-new Pop Go The Wiggles Live! tour. Sam, Murray, Jeff and Anthony will have children singing, laughing and dancing to wonderful tunes about numbers, food and favorite animal friends, all the things that are important to children! Joining them in their adventures are special guests: Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and Captain Feathersword. Millions of children all over the world can’t be wrong, so get ready to do the move they call The Wiggle Groove.
The discounted offer will include the $4 OFF on select levels other price levels will be regular price.
Ticket Prices:
$38.00, $29.00 seats are discounted to $25.00,
$24.00 seats are discounted to $20.00, $18.00 seats are discounted to $14.00
Order Deadline July 25, 2008, Tickets On Sale NOW!
Buy your tickets early to guarantee great seats!!!!!
To order contact Hilary Huffy at 713-758-7577
Wiggles LIVE Order Information.
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Event: The Backyardigans Homeschool Discount
Date: August 9, 10, 2008
Location: Houston
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show The Backyardigans in Houston This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at Hobby Center in Houston.
Order now though July 13th!
The Backyardigans in Houston ORDER Information

Event: Starting the Way Seminar
Date: August 9, 2008
Location: San Antonio
*new date (was June 21)*
9am - 5pm
FEAST facility
25 Burwood
San Antonio, Texas
Smoothing the Way presents a seminar for those teaching the very young child (ages two to five)
Veteran homeschooling moms will share with you from their experience working with preschoolers.
Registration fee -- $50 per individual or $75 per married couple includes syllabus and lunch.
Early bird discount -- $40/individual or $60/married couple (before August 5).
Pre-registration is required. A boxed lunch will be provided for an additional $7.00 per person, or you may bring your own lunch.
No childcare will be provided. Nursing babies are welcome, but please make other arrangements for older children.
Questions : contact info@smoothingtheway.com.
Smoothing The Way www.smoothingtheway.com

Event: FEAST Used Book Swap
Date: August 9, 2008
Location: San Antonio
25 Burwood, San Antonio
9 am - 12 pm
Last chance to clean out those old school books and look for those great used book specials! Come and take advantage of the FEAST Used Book Swap for those special one of a kind deals!
Reserve your 6’ table or space: $15 per table or $8 per space when you bring your own table. Tables and spaces must be reserved and paid on or before August With the rental of your table or space, you receive your adult admission ticket free. Anyone assisting you at your table will need to pay the regular admission price below.
Admission: Adults $2 and children (6 - 17) $1, children admission cap is $3.
Parking: You may ONLY park in the FEAST parking areas and on FEAST's side of the street on Burwood. Please do NOT park in the parking lot across the street from our location. If you park across the street, your car will be towed.
Parking: The FEAST Used Book Swap draws many families from out of town, and parking will be tight. Please car pool if possible. Please do not block entrances, fire lanes, or handicap spaces.
For questions or to reserve your table or space, contact Estela Frias at (210) 342-4674 ext.59. If emailing, please include your phone number.
Family Educators Alliance of South Texas (FEAST)
http://www.homeschoolfeast.com/

Event: THSC State Convention
Date: August 14-16, 2008
Location: The Woodlands (Houston)
Woodlands Waterway Marriot (Houston)
1601 Lake Robins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380
see website for updates
http://www.thsc.org/convention/default.asp
THSC - Texas Homeschool Coalition
www.thsc.org/

Event: Heritage Christian Homeschool Group OPEN HOUSE
Date: August 18, 2008
Location: Houston
6:45-9:00 pm.
Copperfield Church, 8350 Highway 6 N., Houston TX, 77095
Heritage Christian Homeschool Group is having an Open House!
Please stop by and visit to learn all about our upcoming activities for the year.
For more information you can e-mail msumbera@yahoo.com
Heritage Christian Homeschool Group
http://heritagechristianhomeschool.com/

Event: NTHEN Summer Conference
Date: August 22-23, 2008
Location: Plano (DFW)
Plano Convention Center, 2000 East Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX
Exhibit Hall opens both days at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 5:00 p.m. At-the-door registration begins at 8:00 a. m. both days.
see website for updates
Online pre-registration only $8 through August 8th
Used book sale on August 21st ONLY
NTHEN - North Texas Home Educators Network
http://www.nthen.org

Event: Colleges That Change Lives Tour
Date: August 23, 2008
Location: Houston, Austin
40 very special colleges and universities—one public and 39 private from 24 states and with enrollments ranging from 300 to 3,000.
There is no fee charged for these events and pre-registration is not required.
Sat. August 23, 2008
10am - 12:30pm
George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida de las Americas
Houston, TX 77010
http://www.ctcl.com/events/houston.htm
Sat. August 23, 2008
7pm-9:30pm
Hyatt Regency Austin
208 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704
http://www.ctcl.com/events/austin.htm
Colleges That Change Lives
www.ctcl.com

Event: Starting the Way Seminar
Date: August 30, 2008
Location: Spring (Houston)
9am - 5pm
His Place Family Church
5302 Spring Stuebner
Spring, Texas
Smoothing the Way presents a seminar for those teaching the very young child (ages two to five)
Veteran homeschooling moms will share with you from their experience working with preschoolers.
Early bird deadline -- August 20
Early bird discount -- $40/individual or $60/married couple
Cost: $50.00 registration fee includes syllabus and lunch. Married couples may attend for $75.00.
Pre-registration is required. A boxed lunch will be provided for an additional $7.00 per person, or you may bring your own lunch.
No childcare will be provided. Nursing babies are welcome, but please make other arrangements for older children.
Questions : contact info@smoothingtheway.com.
Smoothing The Way www.smoothingtheway.com

September 2008

Event: Rethinking Education Conference
Date: September 4-8, 2008
Location: DFW
stay tuned for updates for 2008
RE is Moving in 2008 We are moving to our first urban location ever this year, to the WONDERFUL 20-story Westin Park Central... with escalators and 5 elevators - no more standing around waiting for an elevator!
We're Changing the Date We are also changing the date of the Rethinking Education conference to one week later: Thursday, September 4 - Monday the 8th.
We are also changing some of the conference basics:
FIRST, we will host full-day intensives for adults & young adults on Thursday, open Kid Village all day and offer some activities for kids & teens. We will also propose some fun, short day trips in Dallas via public transportation for those interested.
SECOND, we are eliminating Unprom, replacing it with FOUR full nights of music, dance, art, movies & games FOR EVERYONE. We have the most amazing space to use for this, just wait til you see it!
THIRD, we are completing our program late on Sunday night and turning ALL DAY MONDAY TIL MIDNIGHT into an Afterglow Gathering. This will be a special full day for all those of us who can't bear to go home yet and want more time face to face with our new and old unschooling friends. We will use our beautiful space and likely anything will happen on this final day: art, music, dance, conversation, debate, massage therapy, movies, eating, drinking, reveling in the general fabulousness of being an unschooler.
Rethinking Education
www.rethinkingeducation.com

Event: Home School Family Day at Pioneer Farms
Date: September 5, 2008
Location: Austin
10am-2pm
September 5 - Come for a visit to Austin's premier living history museum and see demonstrations of the daily life of people living in rural Central Texas during the 1800's. There's something to interest all ages. Farm animals, including babies! A one room school! Cooking on wood stoves and open fires! Spinning and weaving demonstrations! Old fashioned crafts for the kids! You'll also be able to learn more about the Pioneer Farms 4-H Club, a club whose members are all homeschooled.
Tickets $1 for anyone over the age of 2
Pioneer Farms
http://www.pioneerfarms.org/

Event: Homeschool Sleepover at Sea World
Date: September 19, 2008
Location: San Antonio
Sleepover starts at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 8:00 a.m. the following day.
Homeschoolers will learn about SeaWorld’s amazing animals and habitats. Then be lulled to sleep by gentle waves and slow movements of sharks or tropical fish. The program includes a pizza snack, continental breakfast, and a sleepover t-shirt. Homeschool Sleepover is designed for ages 5 to 14. The cost is $75 per person (price does not include park admission). Full payment is due upon booking reservation. For more information or to book your sleepover please call (800)700-7786.
Book reservations online:
http://www.seaworld.org/adventure-camps/swt/sleepover/home-school/home-school.htm
Sea World San Antonio
http://4adventure.com/SWT/default.aspx

Event: Houston Museum District Day for Families
Date: September 20, 2008
Location: Houston
14 museums will be open for free from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Board a free METRO shuttle and spend the entire day exploring favorite museums and discovering new destinations. Museum District Day will feature fascinating exhibitions, hands-on activities, demonstrations and performances throughout the day. Fourteen museums will waive their general admission fee to offer the community the opportunity to enjoy the district’s diverse displays of art, science, nature and history.
Houston Museum District
http://www.houstonmuseumdistrict.org/

Event: Homeschool Day at Sea World
Date: September 25, 2008
Location: San Antonio
9:30am-1:30pm
Instructional Field Trip Experience (IFE). Park closed to the public. The rides will not be open. The day begins with a self -guided tour through the animal habitats and exhibits from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Followed by two animal presentations, one at the Shamu Stadium and one at the Sea lion Stadium.
Cost is $8.00 plus tax per child or adult with no minimum group size for Home School groups.
For more information or to make your reservation, please call 800-700-7786.
http://www.seaworld.org/education-programs/swt/field-trip/index.htm
Sea World San Antonio
http://4adventure.com/SWT/default.aspx

Date: September 26, 2008
Event: Houston Gem and Mineral Show School Daze
Location: Humble (Houston)
Annual Event.
Humble Civic Center
8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble
School Daze Friday will be a free admission day for school groups, including homeschools. Groups of 25 or more receive a mineral or fossil set. All groups MUST pre-register in advance for School DAZE for a specific time slot. Activities are geared towards elementary through high school students. Therefore, please only register children who are in the appropriate age group (5 yrs to 18 yrs). Please note that the offer of free admission is only applicable to one adult per homeschool family bringing children.
Houston Gem and Mineral Society
www.hgms.org

October 2008

Event: Fort Worth Zoo Homeschool Day
Date: October 2, 2008
Location: Fort Worth
Fort Worth Zoo
The Fort Worth Zoo cordially invites all Home School children and parents to a fun-filled day, Thursday, October 2, 2008.
Keeper chats and activity stations tailor-made for home-schoolers will be available throughout the park. Enjoy asking keepers your best animal questions around the Zoo's world-class exhibits, and consider purchasing additional tickets to the Zoo's Wild Wonders Live Animal Program and/or lunch!
stay tuned for updates!
Call 817/759-7200 for more information.
http://www.fortworthzoo.com/school/homeschool.html
Fort Worth Zoo
www.fortworthzoo.com

Event: Fort Worth Libraryfest
Date: October 12, 2008
Location: Fort Worth
noon-5pm, rain or shine
Fort Worth Central Library, Downtown Fort Worth
500 West 3rd Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Libraryfest is a free family-oriented festival that showcases the Library in a new and exciting way. Authors, storytellers, musicians and other interesting folks will be on hand in and around the Central Library to offer discussions, presentations, workshops and entertainment. Three-time Grammy-nominated Trout Fishing in America will be back to entertain children and adults alike. The festival attracts a diverse audience from the North Central Texas area with an annual attendance that has exceeded 8,000 visitors.
Fort Worth Libraryfest
http://www.libraryfest.com
http://www.fwlibraryfoundation.org

Event: THSC Leadership Retreat
Date: October 24-26, 2008
Location: Waxahachie
Lakeview Camp and Conference Center
Waxahachie (DFW)
THSC - Texas Homeschool Coalition
www.thsc.org/

Event: 2008 Texas Christian Homeschool campout
Date: October 24-26, 2008
Location: Somerville (Burleson County)
Lake Somerville State Park, Birch Creek Unit
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lake_somerville
Homeschool Packs, Troops, and Crews, as well as Homeschool American Heritage Girl units are invited to participate. Individual Homeschool Scout Families are also invited to participate.
The theme of this year's Campout is “Here am I, send me.” from Isaiah 6:8.
Participants are responsible for making their own reservations, filing required Tour Permits, having required Medical Forms on-site, and other unit expenses. It is highly recommended to make reservations as early as possible. Then, let us know if you are coming by contacting Steven Stout at nealstout@sbcglobal.net so your group can be kept informed as plans are finalized.
Tentative schedule includes a campfire (subject to fire bans that may be in effect) on Saturday night, and Worship Service Sunday morning. Day time events are still being planned. If you would like to help sponsor an event, let us know that.
Come and meet other Homeschooling Scouts and Scouters.

Event: Texas RenFest School Days Program
Date: October 28-29, 2008
Location: Plantersville (NW of Houston)
9am - 4pm
The Texas Renassaince Festival located NW of Houston offers a school days program. Homeschool groups are welcome to participate. Festival events, shows and activities are designed specifically for the School Days Program and will be both educational and entertaining. Not open to the general public.
- Oct 28 - Grades K-6th
- Oct 29 - Grades 7th-12th
These designated days are meant to be guides. Homeschoolers may select they feel is appropriate to their students.
Admission includes all stage entertainment, demonstrations and interactive presentations.
Cost is $6 for students, $6 for chaparones, $8 at the gate.
A ratio of 1 (one) adult chaperone to every 7 (seven) students is recommended. Chaperones MUST supervise their students at all times.
Lunch Tickets may be purchased for a cost of $8.00 per person.You may also bring in a packed lunch and eat it on site, provided there are no glass containers. Additional food and drink may be purchased from vendors throughout the village.
We have competitions in poetry, essay, art and are offering two new contests this year a “Renaissance Science Fair” for elementary and jr. high grade students and a “Build a Trebuchet” contest for high school students. Students may also participate in our Costume Contest held each day.
Rain or shine, no refunds. Pre-Order deadline Oct 1, 2008
http://www.texrenfest.com/pdf/2008%20FAQ.pdf
Order information: http://www.texrenfest.com/schooldays.html
Texas Renassaince Festival
www.texrenfest.com

November 2008

Event: Homestead Heritage Craft and Children's Fair
Date: Thanksgiving weekend, 2008
Location: Elm Mott (Waco)
Homestead Heritage
Annual event held every Thanksgiving weekend.
Exposition of the crafts, skills, and life of Christian craftsmen and children.
(254) 754-9600
http://www.homesteadheritage.com/

December 2008

Event: Scholastic Warehouse Booksales
Date: Dec, 2008 tba
Location: El Paso
Each December and May, Scholastic Warehouses hold special half-price sales to thank educators for their support. Thousands of books for all ages to choose from, all at 50% off.
Please keep in mind that this is a working warehouse so all children must be closely supervised at all times. Strongly recommend keeping small children at home.
To print out pdf flyers for the location nearest you, go here: http://teacher.scholastic.com/fairs/warehouse/index.htm
Scholastic Warehouse 1/2 price booksales
http://www.scholastic.com
El Paso (915)877-3113
7700 C.F. Jordan Dr, Suite 200, El Paso
El Paso warehouse dates and hours: tba

Event: Scholastic Warehouse Booksales
Date: Dec, 2008 tba
Location: various locations - Houston, Waco, Arlington, San Antonio, Lubbock, and Edinburg
Each December and May, Scholastic Warehouses hold special half-price sales to thank educators for their support. Thousands of books for all ages to choose from, all at 50% off.
Please keep in mind that this is a working warehouse so all children must be closely supervised at all times. Strongly recommend keeping small children at home.
To print out pdf flyers for the location nearest you, go here: http://teacher.scholastic.com/fairs/warehouse/index.htm
additional secondary locations at above link.
Scholastic Warehouse 1/2 price booksales
http://www.scholastic.com
- Houston (877) 714-8292
7400 Security Way, Houston, TX 77040 (Hwy 290 and Beltway 8)
From Highway 290 exit Senate at third light do U-Turn, go under the Highway. Stay on access road turn Right on Security Way
- Waco (254) 662-2665
7333 S. IH-35, Exit 328 - just south of Waco on IH-35
- DFW - Arlington
Arlington (817)557-4977
3470 South Watson Road, Arlington 76014
- San Antonio (210)599-8404 4646 Perrin Creek, Suite 200
From Austin and points north:
I-35 S to Randolph Blvd exit, stay on access road far right lane. Turn right at Day's Inn towards Loop 368 to Perrin Creek.
- Lubbock (806)748-0094
1501 South Loop 289, Lubbock
- Edinburg (956)316-1413 (McAllen area)
1710 E Southeast Industrial Dr, Edinburg
Exit for I-281 at Industrial Drive
Dates/Hours for Houston, Waco, Arlington, San Antonio, Lubbock, and Edinburg: tba

January 2009

Event: Radio City Christmas Spectacular - Homeschool Discount
Date: January 2-4, 2009
Location: Houston
Toyota Center
Friday, January 2, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. and 7:30PM
Saturday, January 3, 2008 at 1:00 p.m., 4:30pm and 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
For THREE DAYS ONLY the World's Biggest and Most Spectacular Christmas Show will be appearing at Toyota Center! This is a BRAND NEW show re-imagined specifically for arenas! TIME Magazine calls it "The GRANDEST holiday tradition of all time" and says to "BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!" Don't miss the World Famous Radio City Rockettes' signature EYE-HIGH KICKS and precision choreography featured in multiple show-stopping numbers including the legendary "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" and "New York at Christmas," a dynamic holiday celebration. Families will be delighted and touched as Santa flies high above the crowd, snow falls inside and the true meaning of Christmas comes to life in the awe-inspiring "Living Nativity." The Radio City Christmas Spectacular has DAZZLED and inspired over 65 million people for more than 75 years and continues to create memories that will last a lifetime. Here's your opportunity to get your tickets before they go on sale to the public!
$71.00, $53.00 and $26.00 - save 10%
Order Deadline December 18, 2008, Tickets On Sale NOW!
Buy your tickets early to guarantee great seats!!!!!
To order contact Hilary Huffy at 713-758-7577
Radio City Christmas Spectacular Order Information.
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Past events - (nice for contact information):

Texas Events for 1999 - ( as of Feb. 1999)

Texas Events 1998/1999 (as of Dec. 1998)

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