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YEAR 2010 Events

January 2010

Event:Disney Live! - Homeschool Discount
Date: January 2, 2010
Location: Houston
Toyota Center
Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 12:30pm
Additional showtimes added: 3:30pm, 6:30pm
Toyota Center is excited to welcome the Disney Live! Rockin' Road Show! to Houston on Saturday, January 2! Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Donald all head off on an adventure and find some great friends to help them out. You'll get to sing along to cool songs, jump out of your seat to dance to the beat and laugh out loud with Buzz and Woody from Toy Story, Cinderella, Tigger, and more of your Disney friends at this show-stopping, zany, on-stage adventure coming to Toyota Center in January!
Ticket Prices:
$50 and $36 floor seats are not discounted
$29.00 seats are discounted to $26.00
$24.00 seats are discounted to $21.00
$18.00 seats are discounted to $15.00
Order Deadline December 23, 2009, Tickets On Sale NOW!
Buy your tickets early to guarantee great seats!!!!!
To order contact Courtney Aldrich at 713-758-7577
Disney Live! Order Information.
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Event: Evenings for Educators at MFAH
Date: January 12, 2010
Location: Houston
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Bright Future: How Korean Artists See the World Today
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: SETHSA January Workshops
Date: January 16, 2010
Location: Houston
Various locations
JANUARY WORKSHOPS It's almost the end of the year and for many that means withdrawing from public school. Many families are deciding to not return to school after the Christmas break. There are a variety of reasons and each one is important to that family. Our goal is to help those who are looking for the next step after the New Year begins. On January 16, 2010, SETHSA is excited to have the homeschool stores participate together in offering help to new homeschoolers. Each of the stores will be offering a mini workshop to introduce families to homeschool and help them with all of the details for getting started. There will be staff at the store during the day to counsel with and provide necessary information to those seeking to homeschool. Please keep this event in mind for someone you know who is considering homeschooling in the New Year. You may run across someone in your church, neighborhood, or even your very own family. You can give them our web address www.sethsa.org for all the details.
The stores that will be participating in 2010 are:
HEP Bookstore - located I-45 South (Fuqua)
Ladybug Children's Books and Homeschool Supplies - in the Kingwood area
The Curious Mind Store - in the Katy area
The Homeschool Store - 610 North Loop (north of downtown)
SETHSA - Southeast Texas Home School Assn
http://www.sethsa.org

Event: Homeschool Day with the Houston Rockets
Date: January 18, 2010
Location: Houston
Toyota Center, Houston
The Houston Rockets are offering homeschoolers a homeschool discount for the Rockets game on the MLK holiday, a special daytime game at 2pm. Tickets start at just $15.
Lower Level Seating! Order Early for Best Seats
Rockets ORDER Information
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Event: Dallas Homoeschool Theater Discount - The Color Purple
Date: January 19, 20, 21, 22, and 24, 2010
Location: Dallas
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see The Color Purple. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 8pm
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 8pm
Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 8pm
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 8pm
Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 2pm
Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 8pm
Variety of seating/pricing options.
Order Now!
15% off list price!
The Color Purple ORDER Information

Event: Houston Museum District Educator Open House
Date: January 23, 2010
Location: Houston
The 14th Annual Museum Educators Open House is scheduled for January 23, 2010 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Last year Educators Open House was attended by a record breaking 1,400 plus local teachers, with over 25 museums providing fun & informative presentations helping attendees receive 3 credit hours towards their teaching degrees. This year we look forward to an even bigger & better event, get ready registration begins soon! For more details about Museum District Day please visit our web site.
Houston Museum District
http://www.houstonmuseumdistrict.org/

Event: Houston Zoo Home School Day
Date: January 28, 2010
Location: Houston
Our Next Home School Day will be January 28, 2010!
The event will be January 28th and all registration will be online. In the new year, a link will be on our website to register. Prices will be $7 for children 2-11 and $11 for children older than 12 and adults.
Join Houston Zoo Education Staff in exciting day of animal programs, interesting biofact discovery, live animal encounters, and guided Zoo tours. There will be many presentations every hour and opportunities to meet and learn about some exciting Houston Zoo animals.
All participants must pre-register for this event.
http://www.houstonzoo.org/homeschool/

Event: North Texas District Homeschoolers' Science Fair
Date: January 30, 2010
Location: Plano (DFW)
8:30am-12:30pm
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 2009/2010 School Year may enter.
Early registration deadline: December 15, 2009 - $20. fees increase by $5 if postmarked after 12/15/09.
Registration closed: January 12, 2010
At least two Junior and two Senior Division winners will be eligible to advance to the regional science fair in Dallas held in late February 2010: www.dallassciencefair.org/
For further infomation about this homeschool science fair, please visit their website:
Home Educators' Science Partnership
http://www.hesp.org/

Event: Texas Regional Science Fair Workshop
Date: January 30, 2010
Location: Tomball (Houston)
8:30am-1:30pm
Tomball College Beckendorf Convention Center
30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball
Who - Students K - 12 and parent(s) - workshop to help you prepare for the upcoming Texas Regional Science Fair on March 27th
Registration Must be received by DEADLINE: January 20, 2010
LATE Deadline: January 27.
Cost - $15.00 / family (Late fee - $20 / family) - Each family receives a curriculum manual. It is recommended to bring a notebook to make notes in.
http://www.texasregionalsciencefair.com/workshop.html
Questions contact Karen Garza
(Formally known as Regional Northside Science Fair.)
Texas Regional Science Fair
http://www.texasregionalsciencefair.com/

February 2010

Event: HEART of Texas Regional College Night
Date: February 2, 2010
Location: Grapevine (DFW)
7pm-9pm (speaking sessions start at 6pm)
Grapevine Convention Center
1209 S. Main Street
Grapevine, TX 76051
Stay tuned for more details on our website
This is a great opportunity to meet with various college representatives who are looking to enlist the academic prowess of our students.
Early-Bird pre-registration postmarked on or before December 31, 2009: $8 per family FREE - HEART of Texas Members with a valid Family I.D. card
Pre-registration postmarked on or before January 22, 2010: $15 per family $10 - HEART of Texas Members with a valid Family I.D. card
At the Door: $10 per person (maximum $25/family if more than 2 people attending)
List of attending colleges: http://www.heartoftex.org/college/attendees/attendees.html
HEART of Texas
http://www.heartoftex.org/

Event: Broadway in San Antonio - The 39 Steps
Date: February 3, 6, 7, 2010
Location: San Antonio
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show The 39 Steps. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Special $22 on main floor seats!
Meet the Cast Member of the 39 Steps Teachers have your students meet some of the cast after the Wednesday Performance.
Performance takes place at Magestic Theater in San Antonio.
Order now! Offer expires December 24, 2009, order early for best seats.
Broadway in San Antonio ORDER Information

Event: Broadway in San Antonio - The 39 Steps
Date: February 3, 6, 7, 2010
Location: San Antonio
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show The 39 Steps. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Special $22 on main floor seats!
Meet the Cast Member of the 39 Steps Teachers have your students meet some of the cast after the Wednesday Performance.
Performance takes place at Magestic Theater in San Antonio.
Order now! Offer has been extended to January 24th, order early for best seats.
Broadway in San Antonio ORDER Information

Event:Harlem Globetrotters - Homeschool Discount
Date: February 5 and 6, 2010
Location: Houston
Toyota Center
Friday, February 5, 2010 at 7:30pm
Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 1:30pm
Toyota Center is proud to welcome the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters back to Houston for two shows on February 5 and 6, 2010! The Globetrotters will once again bring their unique style of basketball that guarantees a good time for the whole family to Toyota Center! Don't miss your chance to see these world-famous athletes when they come to Houston in 2010!
Ticket Prices:
$41.50 seats are discounted to $36.50
$27.50 seats are discounted to $22.50
$21.50 seats are discounted to $16.50
Order Deadline January 25, 2010, Tickets On Sale NOW!
Buy your tickets early to guarantee great seats!!!!!
To order contact Courtney Aldrich at 713-758-7577
Harlem Globetrotters Order Information.
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Event: TUTS Homeschool Discount - Miss Saigon
Date: February 9, 10, 14, 17, 18, 19 and 21, 2010
Location: Houston
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Miss Saigon. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at Hobby Center in downtown Houston.
New offer order now!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 8:00pm
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 8:00pm
Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Friday, February 19, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Variety of seating/pricing options.
Order Now!
20% off list price! Offer Expires December 6, 2009
TUTS ORDER Information

Event: TUTS Homeschool Discount - Miss Saigon
Date: February 9-21, 2010
Location: Houston
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Miss Saigon. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at Hobby Center in downtown Houston.
Due to the overwhelming response to Miss Saigon, TUTS has extended a 10% discount offer for all performances that were not previously offered.
New dates added - order now!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 8:00pm
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 8:00pm
Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Friday, February 19, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Variety of seating/pricing options.
Order Now!
20% off list price! JUST ADDED! - 10% Discount Available for the following dates:
February 10 at 8:00pm, February 11 at 8:00pm, February 12 at 8:00pm, February 13 at 2:00pm, February 13 at 8:00pm, February 14 at 2:00pm, February 16 at 8:00pm, February 20 at 2:00pm, February 20 at 8:00pm, February 21 at 2:00pm
Offer Expires January 3, 2010
TUTS ORDER Information

Event: Dallas Homoeschool Theater Discount - Phantom of the Opera
Date: February 17 - March 11, 2010
Location: Dallas
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see Phantom of the Opera. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 8pm
Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 2pm
Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 8pm
Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 8pm
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 8pm
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 8pm
Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 8pm
Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 8pm
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 8pm
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 8pm
Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 8pm
Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 8pm
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 8pm
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 8pm
Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 2pm
Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 8pm.
Order Now!
15% off list price!
Phantom of the Opera ORDER Information

Event: SETHSA Spelling Bee
Date: February 20, 2010
Location: Houston
Lindale Assembly at 610 North and I-45 North
8am - 12:30pm
It's time to start studying in preparation for the 2010 Spelling Bee. The SETHSA Bee will be held on February 20, at Lindale Assembly of God Church. This will be the 2nd year that PBS/Channel 8 will host the regional spelling bee for this part of Texas. There have been several changes, some from Scripps and some from PBS. SETHSA will be sending out an email to all spelling bee coordinators with the details on how your bee should be held, and what documents are available to your participants. Please don't hesitate to call or email if you have any questions about the information sent out. Contact us at: 281-756-9792 or contact SETHSA at sethsa@sethsa.org
GUIDELINES: The SETHSA Bees are for students grades K - 8th.
All Bees must be held by January 2, 2010.
DEADLINE for registering your winners with SETHSA is January 27, 2010. REGISTER if your group plans to participate.
Please email us if your support group will be participating.
FEES: If your homeschool support group is a subscriber to SETHSA, we have waived your fee. If you are not a subscribing support group, or part of a subscribing group there is a $20 fee.
REGISTRATION:Just For Fun Bee: 8:30am. Competition: 9:00am.
SETHSA Bee: 9:30am. Competition: 10:15am.
SETHSA - Southeast Texas Home School Assn
www.sethsa.org

Event: Aggieland Saturday
Date: February 20, 2010
Location: College Station
Aggieland Saturday, an annual campus-wide open house for prospective students and their families. During this one day, you can meet current students, tour the dorms, visit libraries and computer labs and see what Texas A&M has to offer you. You can also learn more about our colleges and majors, get information about admission and pick up some financial aid and scholarship information, too.
online registration
http://www.tamu.edu/aggiesaturday/
For more information on Aggieland Saturday, see: http://www.oar.tamu.edu/aggielandSaturday/default.aspx
For special accommodations, please contact the Prospective Student Center at least two weeks before the event.

Event: Evenings for Educators at MFAH
Date: February 23, 2010
Location: Houston
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Picturing American Art
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: Broadway in Houston - Cirque Dreams
Date: February 23-March 6, 2010
Location: Houston
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Cirque Dreams. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get group discount tickets.
Save tickets and on service fees.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 8pm
Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 8pm
Friday, February 26, 2010 at 8pm
Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 2pm
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 8pm
Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 8pm
Friday, March 5, 2010 at 8pm
Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 2pm
Performance takes place at Hobby Center in Houston.
Order now! Order early for best seats!
Broadway in Houston ORDER Information

Event: Mom Heart Conference
Date: February 26-27, 2010
Location: Irving (DFW)
The Dallas Marriott Las Colinas
223 West Las Colinas Boulevard
(formerly known as The WholeHearted Mother Conference)
2010 Conference Theme: You...Renewed!
Renewing Your Mom Heart for a New Start
A two-day hotel conference and getaway designed especially for Christian mothers, now in its 12th year of ministering to moms. When the cultural ground is shifting, there's no better time to renew your heart for a new start with God. Sally will strengthen and encourage your heart to rise to the task of raising wholehearted children for Christ at home. Elizabeth Smith and Sarah Clarkson will share heart-renewing messages, and a special Panel Discussion will discuss the Mom Heart Ministry vision. The conference includes practical workshops, inspirational worship, a seated banquet luncheon, book tables, and more.
Special Registration: By November 30, $79.00
Early Registration: By January 29, $89.00
Regular Registration: After January 29, $99.00
Note: Conference Registration does not include a hotel room. Hotel Rates: $83.00/night (flat rate) Rate Cutoff: February 12, 2010 (subject to availability after 02/12)
The Mom Heart Conference
http://www.wholeheart.org/

Event:The Lipizzaner Stallions - Homeschool Discount
Date: February 28, 2010
Location: Houston
Toyota Center
Saturday, February 28, 2010 at 2pm and 6pm
Toyota Center is excited to welcome back The "World Famous" Lipizzaner Stallions to Houston with all new music, choreography and routines in their 40 th Anniversary Tour. The show emulates the Spanish Riding School of Vienna, Austria, in its presentation of the Lipizzaner breed. Originally used as a horse of war, evolving into a horse of nobility and aristocracy, and now to a living form of equestrian art, the Lipizzans will perform traditional as well as entertaining maneuvers, showcasing the skills used in their different roles throughout history. Don't miss your chance to see one of the greatest equestrian ballets in history live at Toyota Center in February.
Ticket Prices:
$35 seats are not discounted
$30.00 seats are discounted to $25.00
$25.00 seats are discounted to $20.00
Order Deadline February 15, 2010, Tickets On Sale NOW!
Buy your tickets early to guarantee great seats!!!!!
To order contact Courtney Aldrich at 713-758-7577
Lipizzaner Stallions Order Information.
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March 2010

Event: Broadway in San Antonio - South Pacific
Date: March 3, 4, 7, 2010
Location: San Antonio
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show South Pacific. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Tickets start at just $22.25. Save on lower level seating on select dates/seating levels.
Performance takes place at Magestic Theater in San Antonio.
Order now! Offer expires February 15, 2010, order early for best seats.
Broadway in San Antonio ORDER Information

Event: Broadway in Austin - Fiddler on the Roof
Date: March 3, 6, 7, 2010
Location: Austin
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Fiddler on the Roof. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Fiddler is 10% off all shows except Friday and Saturday evenings! Discount includes lower level seating on select dates/seating levels.
Performance takes place at Bass Hall at UT Austin.
Order now! order early for best seats!
Broadway in Austin ORDER Information

Event: Fort Worth Zoo Homeschool Day
Date: March 4, 2010
Location: Fort Worth
Fort Worth Zoo
1989 Colonial Parkway
Fort Worth, TX 76110
All home-schooled children, and their families, are invited to a fun-filled educational day in the wilds of the Zoo on Thursday, March 4, 2010. 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! On-line registration begins January, 2010.
Wild Wonders Live Animal Program "Wild About Reptiles and Amphibians" - You must pre-purchase your tickets by Wednesday, February 24, 2010 for this program as attendance is by reservation only.
Call 817/759-7200 for more information.
http://www.fortworthzoo.com/school/homeschool.html
Fort Worth Zoo
www.fortworthzoo.com

Event: Explore UT Learning Fun Day
Date: March 6, 2010
Location: Austin
11am - 5pm
We want to invite the students (K-12) in your home schools - and their parents - to a day of enrichment activities at the University of Texas at Austin. 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: TUTS Homeschool Discount - South Pacific
Date: March 9, 10, 14, 17, 18, and 21, 2010
Location: Houston
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Miss Saigon. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at Hobby Center in downtown Houston.
New offer order now!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 8:00pm
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 8:00pm
Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Variety of seating/pricing options.
Order Now!
10% off list price! Offer Expires December 6, 2009
TUTS ORDER Information

Event: TUTS Homeschool Discount - South Pacific
Date: March 9, 10, 14, 17, 18, and 21, 2010
Location: Houston
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Miss Saigon. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at Hobby Center in downtown Houston.
New offer order now!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 8:00pm
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 8:00pm
Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Variety of seating/pricing options.
Order Now!
10% off list price! Offer Expires January 3, 2010
TUTS ORDER Information

Event: TUTS Homeschool Discount - South Pacific
Date: March 10, 14, 16, 17, and 21, 2010
Location: Houston
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Miss Saigon. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at Hobby Center in downtown Houston.
New offer order now!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 8:00pm
Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 8:00 pm
Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Variety of seating/pricing options.
Order Now!
10% off list price! Offer Expires March 7, 2010
TUTS ORDER Information

Event: Science and Engineering Fair of Houston
Date: March 11-13, 2010
Location: Houston
George R Brown Convention Center
51st Anniversary.
For more information visit: http://hunstem.uhd.edu/SEFH/sefh.html

Event: Houston Zoo Homeschool Wild Winks
Date: March 12, 2010, and August 13, 2010
Location: Houston
Houston Zoo
Houston Zoo is offering their Wild Winks Sleepover at The Houston Zoo to the homeschool community on Friday, March 12, 2010, and Friday, August 13, 2010. There is a fee of $45. per participant. All participants must be 7 years old or older. Must have a minimum of 10 participants to hold the program. The address for detailed information and to make your reservations is http://www.houstonzoo.org/en/cms/?2221
They will accept a total number of 45 participants.
Houston Zoo
www.houstonzoo.org

Event: National Homeschool Basketball Tournament
Date: March 15-20, 2010
Location: Springfield MO
The Annual National Christian Homeschool Basketball Championships. In 2009 a record number 344 teams participated. The Nationals Showcase was a smashing success with almost 8,000 fans packed Hammonds Student Center to watch the High School All-American Game, 3 Point Shooting Contest and Slam Dunk Contest. Springfield, MO enjoyed the impact of around 10,000 players, coaches, and fans in town for the week. Springfield CVB recognized the tournament as the largest event in the city in 2009. The tournament will be held at more than two dozen Springfield locations from March 15 to 20, 2010. Springfield will be the site of the tournament through at least 2011.
http://basketballnationals.blogspot.com
www.homeschoolbasketball.com

Event: Dallas Homoeschool Theater Discount - RAIN
Date: March 16-19, 21, 2010
Location: Dallas
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see RAIN - A Tribute to the Beatles. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 8pm
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 8pm
Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 8pm
Friday, March 19, 2010 at 8pm
Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 2pm
Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 8pm.
Order Now!
15% off list price!
RAIN ORDER Information

Event: Disney on Ice
Date: March 17-20, 2010
Location: San Antonio
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see Disney on Ice at the Alamodome. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Tickets start at just $10!
Performance takes place at Alamodome in San Antonio.
Order now! Offer expires March 11, 2010, order early for best seats.
Disney on Ice ORDER Information

Event: Broadway in Austin - Phantom of the Opera
Date: March 18, March 23-April 4, 2010
Location: Austin
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.
15% off most days for early bird until January 10th! Discount includes lower level seating on select dates/seating levels.
Performance takes place at Bass Hall at UT Austin.
The Phantom of the Opera-Austin dates:
New weekday matinee added - Thur 3/18/10 at 1pm!
Tue 03/23/10 8:00 PM, Wed 03/24/10 8:00 PM
Thu 03/25/10 8:00 PM, Fri 03/26/10 8:00 PM
Sat 03/27/10 2:00 PM, Sat 03/27/10 8:00 PM
Sun 03/28/10 7:30 PM, Sun 03/28/10 2:00 PM
Tue 03/30/10 8:00 PM, Wed 03/31/10 8:00 PM
Thu 04/01/10 8:00 PM, Fri 04/02/10 8:00 PM
Sat 04/03/10 8:00 PM, Sat 04/03/10 2:00 PM
Sun 04/04/10 7:30 PM, Sun 04/04/10 2:00 PM
Order now! order early for best seats!
Broadway in Austin ORDER Information

Event: Texas Regional Science Fair
Date: March 27, 2010
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 12, 2010.
NOTE on REGISTRATION: Each year we receive late registrations that make it difficult for our volunteer team, but we don't want any student to be left out, so this year late registrations fees are $15 per exhibitor and will not be accepted after March 19, so please plan accordingly!
There is also a Science Fair workshop on Saturday, January 30, to help you prepare, contact us for more information.
Questions contact Karen Garza
(Formally known as Regional Northside Science Fair.)
Texas Regional Science Fair
http://www.texasregionalsciencefair.com/

Event: Robofest Competition
Date: March 27, 2010
Location: Austin
2-6pm
Austin Recreation Center at 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX 78701.
We plan to hold the Game Challenge only for both junior (5th-9th grade) and senior divisions (9th-12th grade). Team registration will open and the Challenge will be released on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009.
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.
Qualifying Competition Sites are held in March and April of 2010. Top teams from each site will qualify to move on to compete at the World Robofest Championships, which will be held on the campus of LTU on Saturday, May 8, 2010.
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 event in Galveston(multiple divisions) on March 6, see website for updates/details.
www.robofest.net
For more about robotics see:
Robotics - http://www.jsoft.com/archive/robotics/

Event: TAMU Vet School Open House
Date: March 27, 2010
Location: College Station
Texas A&M University
9am - 4pm
Texas A&M's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Annual Open House
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. The College of Veterinary Medicine's Open House is open to everyone and requires no prior registration! No one is too old or too young to attend Open House. There is something here for everyone!
http://www.cvm.tamu.edu/openhouse/


Event: Carole Joy Seid Seminar
Date: March 27, 2010
Location: Carrollton (DFW)
9am-5pm
Gospel for Asia
1800 Golden Trail Court
Carrollton, TX 75010
A Literature Based Approach to Education
$45.00 advance (postmarked by March 12th)
$55.00 after March 12th, or at the door
For more information or to print off a registration form, go to
http://www.carolejoyseid.com/

Event: Homeschool Day at Bob Bullock Texas History Museum
Date: March 30, 2010
Location: Austin
Bob Bullock Museum
10am - 3pm
Home school families will receive the discounted school group rates for Exhibits, IMAX Theatre, and Texas Spirit Theater admissions on this day.
To make reservations, call 512-936-4649 or toll free 866-369-7108.
For further information includes pricing options see:
http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/education/homeschool.html
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
http://www.thestoryoftexas.com

Event: Sports Career Day with the Houston Rockets
Date: March 30, 2010
Location: Houston
Toyota Center, Houston
Do you have a student that is interested in a career in Sports? Come out the Sports Career Day with the Houston Rockets then stay to come see them take on the Washington Wizards at 7:30pm. Sports Career Day will be from 1-3pm. If you are unable to attend the afternoon session, you are still welcome to participate in the Rockets discount for the game. Upon conclusion of the daytime activities, everyone will leave Toyota Center and can return 90 minutes before game time when the doors open. During the break time, feel free to explore downtown. Group discount tickets $15, $25, $35.
Lower Level Seating available! Order Early for Best Seats
Rockets ORDER Information
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Event: Evenings for Educators at MFAH
Date: March 30, 2010
Location: Houston
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
5:30-8:30 p.m.
The Crossroads of Trade: Indonesia, India, and the Silk Road
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/

April 2010

Event: Broadway in Houston - In The Heights
Date: April 6-17, 2010
Location: Houston
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show In The Heights. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get group discount tickets.
Save tickets and on service fees.
Tuesday April 6, 1010 at 8pm
Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 8pm
Friday, April 9, 2010 at 8pm
Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 2pm
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 8pm
Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 8pm
Friday, April 16, 2010 at 8pm
Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 2pm
Performance takes place at Hobby Center in Houston.
Order now! Order early for best seats!
Broadway in Houston ORDER Information

Event: Dallas Homoeschool Theater Discount - Xanadu
Date: April 6-15, 2010
Location: Dallas
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see Xanadu. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 8pm
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 8pm
Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 8pm
Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 8pm
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 8pm
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 8pm
Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 8pm
Order Now!
$35 seat special!
Xanadu ORDER Information

Event: Dallas Zoo Homeschool Day
Date: April 12, 2010
Location: Houston
11am - 3pm
650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-35E), Dallas, TX 75203.
The Zoo is located three miles south of downtown Dallas, on I-35E at the Marsalis exit.
The Dallas Zoo is hosting its first ever Homeschool Day on Monday, April 12th. We'll have lots of fun and educational animal presentations, keeper talks, and education booths throughout the zoo. The zoo will be filled with interactive and educational animal presentations, as well as an education booth to help provide you with science and nature lessons! Add on an interactive and self-guided backpack program when you register!
Each pre-registered Homeschool Day participant will receive a 10% discount on purchases in our gift shop and restaurant.
We are offering our school group rate ($4/child, $4.50/adult) for families who pre-register for Homeschool Day, and members of the Dallas Zoological Society are free as per the terms of their membership (we have individual and family memberships, so it just depends on which one they have).
In order to receive the special educator rate of just $4 per child and $4.50 per adult, and the 10% discount, you must pre-register for this event! Download our registration form and mail, fax, or scan and email back the completed form to education@dallaszoo.com.
Additional information and registration form
Dallas Zoological Society members receive free admission. Please make sure to include your member ID on the registration form if you are a zoo member!
Please note that parking is not included in homeschool day admission. Our parking rate is $7/vehicle and we can accommodate buses. As an alternate travel option, the Dallas Zoo is conveniently located on the DART Red Line.
Questions: email to education@dallaszoo.com or call 214-670-6832.
Dallas Zoo
http://www.dallaszooed.com/

Event:ARCH Curriculum Fair
Date: April 16-17, 2010
Location: Houston
University of St. Thomas
Jerabeck Athletic Center
(on West Main Street between Graustark and Yoakum)
Houston, TX 77006
20th Annual Conference and Speakers fair
Danielle Bean of Faith and Family Magazine will be our key note speaker.
ARCH Homeschoolers
http://www.arch-homeschool.org/

Event: Children's Museum of Houston Homeschool Day
Date: April 19, 2010
Location: Houston
time 9am-3pm
The Children's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz, Houston, TX 77004
Explore the all new Playground for Your Mind (tm) without the crowds!
Join us on Monday, April 19, 2009 for Home School Day at the Children's Museum of Houston. For one day only, we will close our doors to the general public and offer Home School Groups unlimited access to our newly expanded Museum! Pre-registration is required.
Cost: $8 per person, Museum Members free.
Reservations: To make reservations please download the registration form and email the form to Lizz Eynatten leynatten@cmhouston.org or fax to 713-522-5747.
Additional information and registration form: http://www.cmhouston.org/homeschool/
The Kid's Cafe will not be open on Home School Day, so please make sure to bring your own sack lunch to enjoy. Please note there are no tours on Home School Day.
The Children's Museum of Houston
http://www.cmhouston.org/

Event: Dallas Homoeschool Theater Discount - The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber
Date: April 20-22,25, 2010
Location: Dallas
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 8pm Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 8pm Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 8pm Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 8pm
Order Now!
50% off seat special!
The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber ORDER Information

Event: Broadway in Austin - In The Heights
Date: April 21, 23-24, 2010
Location: Austin
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show In The Heights. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
In The Heights is 10% off all shows except Friday and Saturday evenings! Discount includes lower level seating on select dates/seating levels.
Performance takes place at Bass Hall at UT Austin.
Order now! order early for best seats!
Broadway in Austin ORDER Information

Event: Christian Homeschool Formal 2010
Date: April 23, 2010
Location: Austin
Sheraton Austin Hotel 701 East 11th Street
Austin, Texas
April 23, 2010
7PM - 12 AM
Early registration: 11/15/09 - 1/1/10
$75.00 per person includes dinner, dessert, and parking
Price increases to $90 : 1/2/10 - 2/28/10
http://www.christianhomeschoolformal.com/

Event: Spring Semi-Formal Event
Date: April 23, 2010
Location: Conroe
Who: Homeschool High Schoolers (grades 9-12) and their guest. What: Semi-formal private party including dinner followed by dancing and music. This event is not a "couples" event. Join other homeschool high school students for a very special evening of fellowship and fun.
When: Friday, April 23, 2010, 6:30-11 p.m.
Where: The Lone Star Convention and Expo Center, 9055 Airport Road (Fm1484), Conroe, Texas 77303
All who attend must agree to the dress and conduct guidelines.
You do not need to be a member of any Support Group to Attend. Please register early to save your spot.
For more information, contact Billie jo Craig
Cost: (includes dinner) Early Bird by March 15: $50 per person.; March 15 - April 14 $70 per person. NO Registrations will be accepted after April 14. No WALK INS!
Adults Chaperones cost will be the price of the meal for you to attend. This amount will be $30.00.

Event: Houston Public Library Book Sale
Date: April 23-25, 2010
Location: Houston
George R Brown Convention Center, Houston
Annual Friends Book Sale
Thousands of books to choose from, see website for updates.
Friday, April 23, 4:30pm - 9pm (Member's Preview Sale)
Saturday, April 24, 9am - 5pm
Sunday, April 25, 11am - 4pm
(Sunday is "Bag Day" at $10/bag, bags are provided!)
http://www.friendsofhpl.org/annualbooksale.htm

Event: San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Re-enactment
Date: April 24, 2009
Location: La Porte (Houston)
San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
3523 Battleground Road, LaPorte TX 77571
Celebrate the battle that won Texas' independence in 1836. This event offers a full day of living history camps, period demonstrations, family entertainment, children's activities, and much more. In the afternoon, hundreds of historical reenactors gather at the San Jacinto Battleground to stage the state's largest battle reenactment. Be sure to visit the monument for a rare view of the signed photographic portrait of Sam Houston and the original signed letter "Farewell of General Santa Anna to the Texan Army," written by Santa Anna following his defeat at the Battle of San Jacinto. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (281) 479-2431. For more information, visit
http://www.sanjacinto-museum.org/
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/san_jacinto_battleground/

Event: Texas State Homeschool Track Meet
Date: April 24, 2010
Location: Belton, Texas
BELTON HIGH SCHOOL TIGER STADIUM, 600 Lake Rd., Belton, Texas.
Are you ready to run, throw, and jump? Then get ready for the 2nd annual state track meet! We have full event divisions for 12U through 18U, and a 5-event slate added for 10U this year.
There will even be a PeeWee 50m Dash for all children present under age 9 - no registration necessary!
Divisions 12U - 18U are $16; 10U is $11. Spectator admission this year is FREE!.
Registration ends April 19th.
Events: High Jump, Pole Vault, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put, Discus, 50m (10U), 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1600m, 3200m, 100/110m Hurdles, 300m Hurdles, 4X100m Relay, 4X400m Relay, and introducing Javelin!
The Texas State Homeschool Track & Field Championships is a USA Track & Field sanctioned event!
Updates about this event will be posted at our website:
CenTex Homeschool Chargers
http://chargers.teamopolis.com/

Event: HEART Expo
Date: April 24, 2010
Location: Hurst (DFW)
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mid-Cities Church
7650 Precinct Line Rd
Hurst, TX? 76054
Homeschool Exhibit of Area Resources for Teaching Expo!
Ever wonder where to find homeschool classes? Looking for volunteer opportunities, boy scout troops, music classes or other opportunities?? This is your chance to see some of the resources that are available for homeschoolers!??
Local resources for YOUR homeschooling family, all gathered in one convenient location! Browse, pick up info, and visit IN PERSON with the people who offer wonderful resources for you and your family!!
Special Guest Speaker: Bryan Davis - author of the best-selling "Dragons in Our Midst" and "Oracles of Fire" series. Bryan will offer two workshops during our H.E.A.R.T. Expo: Creative Writing - The Power of Storytelling and Writing out-of-this-world fantasy for a down-to-earth reason
For further information see:
http://www.heartoftex.org/events/expo.html
HEART of Texas
http://www.heartoftex.org/

Event: 2010 Ellis County Homeschool Expo and Used Curriculum Sale
Date: April 24, 2010
Location: Waxahachie (DFW)
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Getzendaner Park, Waxahachie
In case of rain or severe wind we will be meeting at Connect4Life Church on John Arden in Waxahachie. But if the weather is nice we WILL be at the Park! ;-)
On April 17, 2009 Ellis County had its first big Homeschool Expo at the Ellis County Expo Center. More than 50 tables worth of homeschool-related stuff were shared w/ over 200 people! Used Curriculum, private lesson opportunities, homeschool groups and co-ops, volunteer opportunities, general information, and freebies were out for discerning homeschoolers to consider. Dozens of homeschool students demonstrated their musical, acrobatic, martial arts, and theatrical ability. Speakers were on hand to discuss various topics, and several families considering homeschooling received information. The snack shop was a success too!
For guidelines and updates for the 2010 Expo see this link:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/elliscountyexpo/

Event: Christian Homeschool Prom
Date: April 24, 2010
Location: Dallas
Location: Sheraton Hotel (Formerly Adams Mark)
Lone Star Ballroom - Dallas, TX at 7pm
Prices: $85 First 250 tickets $90 Next 250 tickets $95 Remaining.
One of the largest homeschool proms. Registration fills up fast, buy while supply lasts see website for updates.
www.christianhomeschoolprom.org

Event: HomeEd Plus(HEP) Meet the Teacher Night
Date: April 26, 2010
Location: Houston
6-8:30pm
Rice Temple Baptist Church, 6409 Greenbriar, Houston, TX 77030
Meet The Teacher is happening at HEP April 26, 2010! 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: Homeschool Day with the Texas Rangers
Date: April 29, 2010
Location: Arlington (DFW)
1000 Ballpark Way
Arlington, TX 76011
Gates will open at 9:30 a.m.
Dallas Zoo presentation at 10:15 a.m.
White Sox vs. Rangers game starts at 1:05pm
Section 18 will be reserved for home school families.
Bring a picnic lunch for an exclusive home school picnic in the lower level picnic area located behind Section 39, following the Dallas Zoo presentation.
Chad Hennings, fighter pilot, author, and former Dallas Cowboy, will be joining us to talk about ambitions and dreams.
Don't miss this exciting home school event!
Sponsored by the Texas Rangers in conjunction with Home Educator's Resource
To order 1/2 price tickets starting at $7.50, return the order form with your payment
Order Form
Tickets are subject to availability.
Home Educator's Resource
http://www.homeeducatorsresource.com/
Texas Rangers
http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=tex

Event: 2nd Annual Homeschool Spring Gala
Date: April 30, 2010
Location: Pearland (Houston)
7pm-11pm
Golfcrest Country Club, Pearland, TX
(directions provided with ticket)
Who: Open to Homeschool High Schoolers (9th-12th) and 2009 Homeschool High School Graduates. Public Schoolers are welcome when accompanied by a Home Schooler.
Super Early Bird Special Price by Jan. 31st is $80 for two tickets or $50 for a single ticket.
Cost: $55 per person by April 1, 2010
$60 per person by April 10, 2010
Reservations will close April 10, 2010.
Online registration and details can be found at
http://www.homeschoolsportsandactivities.com/

Event: RHSA's Annual Used Book Sale
Date: April 30, 2010
Location: Richardon (DFW)
6-8:30 p.m.
Waterview Church of Christ, 1409 N. Waterview Drive, Richardson, TX 75080. (West side of Waterview between Arapaho and Campbell) RHSA members and non-members can sell: Materials drop-off time is between 3:00pm and 5:00pm on Friday afternoon. See the Book Sale Flyer for important information on how to prepare materials for sale. RHSA members and non-members can buy: The sale starts at 6:00pm and runs until 8:30. All prices are in whole dollars. You will pay the sellers directly by either writing checks or paying cash. Bring lots of $1 bills because no change will be made (trust us, it just works much more smoothly that way). See the Book Sale Flyer for important information on how to prepare to have a good buying experience at the sale.
http://rhsa.org/meetings/BookSale2010.pdf
RHSA Richardson Home School Association
http://www.rhsa.org/

Event:Celtic Woman - Homeschool Discount
Date: April 30, 2010
Location: Houston
Toyota Center
Friday, April 30, 2010 at 8pm
Toyota Center is proud to welcome Celtic Woman back to Houston on Friday, April 30 when they return with an all new live show! The awe inspiring vocalists Lisa, Chloë, Lynn and Alex along with the mesmerizing Celtic violinist Máiréad continue to capture the hearts of fans across the country. Come see Celtic Woman with their 6 piece band and the Aontas Choir perform unique renditions of Irish standards, classical favorites and contemporary hits. CELTIC WOMAN - SONGS FROM THE HEART promises to be a live concert event that you and your entire family will never forget!
Ticket Prices:
$65 discounted to $58.50
$50 discounted to $45
$35 discounted to $31.50
Order Deadline April 23, 2010, Tickets On Sale NOW!
Buy your tickets early to guarantee great seats!!!!!
To order contact Courtney Aldrich at 713-758-7577
Celtic Woman Order Information.
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Event: Sam Houston Folk Festival
Date: April 30, May 1-2, 2010
Location: Huntsville
Sam Houston Museum grounds, Huntsville
Living History presentations, crafts, folk music, games
Historical Production "Gone to Texas" - Saturday
Friday School Day April 30
936-294-1832
http://www.shsu.edu/~smm_www/FolkFestN/

May 2010

Event: Scholastic Warehouse Booksales
Date: May 13-29, 2010
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://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/events/warehouse/states.asp?st_abbrev=TX
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: Thu., 05/13/2010 - Sat., 05/29/2010
Weekdays: 9 AM-7 PM
Saturdays: 9 AM-5 PM
Closed Sundays
see website for seconday locations.

Event: Scholastic Warehouse Booksales
Date: May 13-29, 2010
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://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/events/warehouse/states.asp?st_abbrev=TX
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:
Thu., 05/13/2010 - Sat., 05/29/2010
Weekdays: 9 AM-7 PM
Saturdays: 9 AM-5 PM
Closed Sundays
See website for secondary locations

Event: TACHE Used Book Sale
Date: May 1, 2010
Location: Tyler
9am -2pm
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
6704 OLD JACKSONVILLE ROAD, TYLER TX
TACHE 17TH ANNUAL USED BOOKSALE
Admission: ADULTS - $2.00 ($1.00 for TACHE Members), Children - FREE under 18 years of age
SELLERS: NO ADMISSION FEE
Directions: From Loop 323, turn SOUTH at the Brookshire's Grocery Company Office/Warehouse Complex. Go thru the Grande (2nd) light and Calvary Baptist is on the left 1/4 mile.
To protect church property, as well as maintain courtesy for others in a crowded shopping environment, children must remain with parent at all times. All shoppers are expected to abide by the TACHE Standards of Conduct.
To sell books, please pre-register. Must be postmarked by April 21.
TACHE - Tyler Area Christian Home Educators
http://www.homeschool-life.com/tx/tache/

Event: TUTS Homeschool Discount - Little House on the Prairie
Date: May 2, 4-7, 2010
Location: Houston
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Little House on the Prairie. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at Hobby Center in downtown Houston.
New offer order now!
Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 7:30pm
Tuesday, May 4 at 8:00pm
Wednesday, May 5 at 8:00pm
Thursday, May 6 at 8:00pm
Friday, May 7 at 8:00pm
Sunday, May 7 at 7:30pm
Variety of seating/pricing options.
Order Now!
10% off list price! Offer Expires March 7, 2010
TUTS ORDER Information

Event: TUTS Homeschool Discount - Little House on the Prairie
Date: May 2, 4-7, 2010
Location: Houston
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Little House on the Prairie. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at Hobby Center in downtown Houston.
Final Offer- order now!
Sunday, May 2, 2010 at 7:30pm
Tuesday, May 4 at 8:00pm
Wednesday, May 5 at 8:00pm
Thursday, May 6 at 8:00pm
Friday, May 7 at 8:00pm
Sunday, May 7 at 7:30pm
Variety of seating/pricing options.
Order Now!
10% off list price! Offer Expires April 25, 2010
TUTS ORDER Information

Event: Scarborough Faire Student Days
Date: May 4-5, 2010
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 $7.25. One chaperone is admitted FREE with every 7 paid students. Additional chaperone admissions are only $9 each. Student Days is open to school groups only and not to the general public. Royal Lunch $6.50 .
Payment must be received by April 15, 2010 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 4 & 5, 2010
Reservations form:
http://www.scarboroughrenfest.com/student/reservation.asp
Drama competition: This year's play is Shakespeare's MacBeth. Space is limited. Schools may choose from several scenes, each with a different requirement for the number of actors. Five schools will be scheduled to compete on each day at the Crown Stage, the Festival's largest stage.
http://www.scarboroughrenfest.com/student/info.htm
Why do I need to make a reservation?
Student Days fill up quickly, so we encourage you to begin planning your visit now! Reserve your preferred date as early as possible, with or without payment, by phone, fax, mail, or online.
http://www.scarboroughrenfest.com/student/faq.htm
Scarborough Faire
http://www.scarboroughrenfest.com/index.html

Event: Broadway in San Antonio - 101 Dalmations - canceled!
Date: May 5, 9, 2010
Location: San Antonio
Disney's Beauty and the Beast in Oct replaces this show - you should have be contacted regarding refunds/exchanges.
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show 101 Dalmations. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Tickets start at just $17.25!
Performance takes place at Magestic Theater in San Antonio.
Order now! Offer expires March 26, order early for best seats.
Broadway in San Antonio ORDER Information


Event: Six Flags Arlington Homeschool Day
Date: May 6, 2010
Location: Arlington (DFW)
Six Flags Arlington
Enjoy great savings for our EXCLUSIVE Home School Day. Six Flags Over Texas will be open exclusively for Home Schoolers and their families on Thursday, May 6! Season Passes welcome. Pre-purchase your tickets and save! Call and request an order form at 817-640-8900, ext. 4100.
$24.50 per ticked. Parking is $7 if ordered before April 23.
mail in order form
to order online, go to their website Six Flags over Texas website: http://www.sixflags.com/overTexas
Enter PROMO CODE: SFOTFAMILY (top right on main page)

Event: CHECC Used Book Sale
Date: May 7, 2010
Location: Lockhart
5-7pm
Location: Lockhart Church of Christ, 317 S. Blanco - on the corner of Blanco and Prairie Lea
Christian Home Educators of Caldwell County Used Homeschool Book Sale
If you would like to reserve a table for selling please email Mary Roberts There is no charge. Set up for sellers starts at 4:00 and the sale begins at 5:00 PM. You may sell any homeschool related supplies - books, manipulatives, dvd's/videos, games, posters etc. No crafts, home businesses or anything not related to homeschooling.
CHECC - Christian Home Educators of Caldwell County


Event: Arlington Book Fair
Date: May 7-8, 2010
Location: Arlington (DFW)
Arlington Convention Center
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: HCYA 2010 Graduation
Date: May 8, 2010
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
2010 Graduation information is now available.
The Graduation will be limited to approximately 100 graduates.
Postmark Deadline Jan 6, 2010.
http://www.hcya.org/graduation.htm
HCYA - Homeschool Christian Youth Association
http://www.hcya.org

Event: Dallas Homoeschool Theater Discount - Little House on the Prairie
Date: May 11-13. 16, 18-20, 2010
Location: Dallas
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see Little House on the Prairie. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 8pm
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 8pm
Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 8pm
Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 8pm
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 8pm
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 8pm
Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 2pm
Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 8pm
Order Now!
15% off seat special!
Little House on the Prairie ORDER Information

Event: HSIZ Annual Homeschooler Book Sale
Date: May 12, 2010
Location: College Station
12:30-3:30pm
seller set up at noon
College Station Conference Center, 1300 George Bush Drive
Time, again, for the Annual Book Sale in College Station. Same time, same place as we've had the last several years. WHOOP! Want to sell your textbooks? Want to buy some used materials? Want a good price on some materials that never got used by someone else? Want a shopping/selling/social event? We have arranged a time, place and some air conditioning for you!! Bryan/College Station Annual Book Sale Wednesday May 12, 2010 12:30p until 3:30p (sellers setup at noon) College Station Conference Center 1300 George Bush Drive
General admission is $1/ea at the door – we are unable to break large bills at the door and would be happy to have your extra payment as a love offering, or you could just bring us exact change. ;-)
Preregistration & prepayment for a seller table is required for this event. Tables are $5 and you can share a table with your buddy. Each table includes 1 admission. Sellers setup at noon.
Please email events@hsiz.org for registration & payment details.
All information emails we have received have been sent the info. If you did not receive it please request, again.
Table deadline is Friday May 7th!!
HSIZ - Home School Information Zone
http://www.hsiz.org/events/

Event: FEAST Bookfair
Date: May 14-15, 2010
Location: San Antonio
stay tuned for updates.
http://www.homeschoolfeast.com/bookfair/
Family Educators Alliance of South Texas (FEAST)
http://www.homeschoolfeast.com/

Event: RRHome Used Curriculum Sale
Date: May 17, 2010
Location: Round Rock
7-9 p.m.
Grace Presbyterian Church 1705 Gattis School Rd, Round Rock
RRHome members & non-members can sell and buy. NO ADMISSION FEE, so bring your friends to sell and shop! Last year we had a huge turn-out of buyers and sellers. More details to come. Contact us at:
http://www.rrhome.org/
RRHOME Round Rock Home-Educators Offering Moms Encouragement
http://www.rrhome.org/

Event: GWCHE Used Curriculum Sale
Date: May 20, 2010
Location: Waco
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Highland Baptist Church (3014 Maple Ave. in Waco) in the Life Center
Email curriculumsale@gwche.org to reserve a table by May 18. Members of GWCHE can reserve a half or full 8 ft table for free. Non-members pay $5 for 1/2 table and $10 for a whole table.
Fantastic door prizes from local retailers will be given away during the sale! Please forward this on to anyone who might be interested in being part of our sale as either a buyer or seller. The more, the merrier! Download our Used Curriculum Sale flier to put up at your church or other place of business.
http://gwche.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/UCSflyer1.pdf
GWCHE Greater Waco Christian Home Educators
http://www.gwche.org/

Event: CHEACT Used Book Sale
Date: May 21, 2010
Location: Austin
Annual Used Curriculum Sale
Great Hills Baptist Church
Education Building (Atrium), Jollyville Road
10500 Jollyville Road / Austin, TX 78759
5-8pm
Vendor Registration Please register as early as possible. Payment Deadline: April 30.
CHEACT - Christian Home Education Association of Central Texas
www.cheact.org

Event: WATCH CO-OP Used Curriculum Sale
Date: May 22, 2010
Location: Georgetown
CANCELED DUE to low seller turn-out. Group will try agan next year
9am-2 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH GEORGETOWN
(CHILDREN'S BUILDING, SIGNS WILL DIRECT YOU TO EXACT LOCATION)
1333 W. UNIVERSITY AVENUE (ALSO KNOWN AS 29)
WATCH CO-OP is pleased to announce its first ever Used Curriculum Sale! Mark your calendars now and take advantage of purchasing great home school and educational items at a discount price. All items will be sold in the Children's Building of First Baptist Church Georgetown on the 1st floor. Signs will direct you to the exact location. (Please be aware the church is also holding a big parking lot sale the same morning to benefit missionaries in Haiti. This is separate from the used curriculum sale.) It may be beneficial to bring strong sturdy bags or rolling carts to hold your purchased items. Sale is cash only.
No checks please! If you are interested in selling curriculum, you may reserve a table (provided) for $10 by May 15, 2010 and 100% of sales are yours to keep! You DO NOT need to be a member of WATCH CO-OP to participate.
Email kristidmoore@gmail.com to reserve a table by May 15.
Please DO NOT contact the church with any questions relating to the used curriculum sale.
WATCH Co-Op - Williamson Area Teachers of Christian Homeschoolers
http://www.rrhsacademy.com/

Event: Heritage Christian Home School Group Used Curriculum Sale
Date: May 25, 2010
Location: Houston
9am-2 p.m.
Foundry United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall,
8350 Jones Road (1/2 mile north of Hwy 290), Houston, TX 77065
Sponsored by Heritage Christian Home School Group
Set up begins at 8 a.m. and must be completed by 9 a.m. $5/table donation per seller.
All homeschoolers are welcome to sell. Homeschool related items only! Please, no jewelry, kitchen, cosmetics, etc sales. Admission for buyers: Free
Email Cindy Tanner.
We will not have official child care but we will have a game corner with teens helping to keep older children entertained.
Heritage Christian Home School Group
http://heritagechristianhomeschool.com/

Event: Broadway in Houston - Young Frankenstein
Date: May 25-June 5, 2010
Location: Houston
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show In The Heights. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get group discount tickets.
Save tickets and on service fees.
Tuesday May 25, 1010 at 8pm
Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 8pm
Friday, May 28, 2010 at 8pm
Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 2pm
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 8pm
Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 8pm
Friday, June 4, 2010 at 8pm
Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 2pm
Performance takes place at Hobby Center in Houston.
Order now! Order early for best seats!
Broadway in Houston ORDER Information

Event: George Ranch Homeschool Day
Date: May 28, 2010
Location: Richmond (Houston)
9am-3 p.m.
George Ranch Historical Park
10215 FM 762 Richmond, TX 77469
The George Ranch Historical Park presents Home [School] on the Ranch, a day program specifically designed for homeschoolers. You'll travel back in time through four different sites - the 1830s Jones Stock Farm, the 1860s Ryon Prairie Home, the 1890s Davis Victorian Mansion and the 1930s George Ranch Home - and focus on what home life was like in each of those time periods. Since public schools weren't widespread in the early days, the Jones and Ryon families were some of the first homeschoolers in the area! Bring the whole family for a day of fun and learning. And don't forget to wear your pioneer dresses and cowboy hats!
For more information, call (281) 343-0218 ext. 220 or e-mail Tiffani Hawkins education@georgeranch.org.
http://www.georgeranch.org/education/homeschool/
Click here to download the brochure about the May 2010 Home [School] day.
http://www.georgeranch.org/education/homeschool/HomeSchool_May10.pdf
Cost: Advance Registration $5/person
At the Door $5/child; $9/adult
NOTE: Children ages 4 and under are free.
George Ranch Historical Park
http://www.georgeranch.org/

June 2010

Event: SETHSA Used Book Sale
Date: June 3, 2010
Location: Houston
10am-12 noon
set up 9am
Houston Baptist University campus - McNair Hall
7502 Fondren Rd
Houston, TX 77074
(Hwy 59 in SW Houston)
McNair Hall is located in the Morris Cultural Arts Center complex. The best way to reach McNair is to exit Fondren off of Hwy. 59. When you get to the campus you will take the second entrance to the complex which is just past the main entrance. Come down the drive about 2/3 of the way and you will see Belin Chapel (on your right hand side) which is part of the Morris Cultural Arts Center. We will be in the foyer area of that Center. There is a small parking lot on the left of the drive and just behind the center is a larger parking lot. Set up will begin at 9 am and the book sale will run from 10-noon. The cost is $5 for sellers and $2 for shoppers. Please limit table size to a four foot or card table. If at all possible please leave small children at home. The location is smaller than Reliant and will not support wagons and large strollers. Please use umbrella strollers only. We will strictly enforce the rule where children Must Stay With Parentsat all times. In the McNair facility, you will find the beautiful Dunham Bible Museum with very nice glass windows. Please don't let your children in that area. We want to be invited back again next year. Below is the web address so you can view a map of the campus. Be sure to use the interactive map of the campus to give you a better feel for the Morris Center. http://www.hbu.edu/hbu/ICM.asp?SnID=708783079
SETHSA - Southeast Texas Home School Assn
http://www.sethsa.org

Event: FEAST Giant Book Swap
Date: June 4, 2010
Location: San Antonio
9am - 3pm
It is that time of year again! Clean out those book shelves and backpacks. Make your plans to sell them at the FEAST Book Swap. Reserve your table or space: $15 per table or $8 per space when you bring your own table, 6ft or smaller. Your admission is included in your rental price; anyone assisting you at your table will need to pay admission. Tables and spaces must be reserved and paid online www. homeschoolfeast.com on or before May 28, 2010. Admission: Adults $2, Children (6-17) $1 and Children (5-under) Free Parking: You may ONLY park in the FEAST parking areas and along the street; we also have the parking in our portable buildings area. If you park across the street, your car will be towed. Email specialevents@homeschoolfeast.com with any questions.
Family Educators Alliance of South Texas (FEAST)
http://www.homeschoolfeast.com/

Event: SETHSA Summer Conference
Date: June 4-5, 2010
Location: Houston
Houston Baptist University campus
7502 Fondren Rd
Houston, TX 77074
(Hwy 59 in SW Houston)
Relocating our conference will allow us to improve and expand our ministry. The HBU campus is a beautiful, shady, family friendly facility with on site lodging at an extremely reasonable rate and free parking. By holding our conference there, we will also have more eating options including an all you can eat buffet, boxed lunches, and the opportunity to picnic under beautiful shade trees. The facility also allows us to offer a Friday evening Family Night Program featuring Jim Weiss, well-known storyteller, Todd Wilson with Familyman Ministries, and the All-Star Youth Banjo Band. The campus, located in Southwest Houston, is also easily accessible from US Hwy 59. This move also allows us to bring back our used book sale.
Check website for updates.
SETHSA - Southeast Texas Home School Assn
http://www.sethsa.org

Event: GCHE Annual Used Curriculum Sale
Date: June 7, 2010
Location: Georgetown
7pm-8:30pm
set up 6:30pm
GCHE Georgetown Christian Home Educators Annual Used Curriculum Sale
This year, our sale will be held at Georgetown Church of Christ on Hwy 29. We should have more room for tables, sellers, and browsers! There is NO admission fee, so please invite your homeschool friends and acquaintances to come and shop! Sellers come around 6:30 to check in and set up. The sale starts at 7:00pm and clean up is between 8:30 and 9:00pm.
(see website for seller guidelines)
GCHE Georgetown Christian Home Educators
http://www.homeschool-life.com/tx/gche/

Event: Broadway in Austin - Wizard of Oz
Date: June 9, 11-12, 2010
Location: Austin
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show The Wizard of Oz. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Wizard of Oz is 10% off all shows except Friday and Saturday evenings! Discount includes lower level seating on select dates/seating levels.
Performance takes place at Bass Hall at UT Austin.
Order now! order early for best seats!
Broadway in Austin ORDER Information

Event: Broadway in San Antonio - Young Frankenstein
Date: June 9, 12, and 13, 2010
Location: San Antonio
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Young Frankenstein. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Tickets start at just $22.75!
Performance takes place at Magestic Theater in San Antonio.
Order now! Offer expires April 30, order early for best seats.
Broadway in San Antonio ORDER Information

Event: Getting Ready for High School and College Seminar
Date: June 11, 2010
Location: Houston
1:00pm-4:30pm
HEP Bookstore
11665 Fuqua, STE A-100, Houston, TX 77034
Topics include: The Four Year Plan, The High School Transcript, College Entrance Tests, Requirements, Dual Credit, Early Admissions, Honors Programs.
Cost: $35 per adult (7-12th grade students free with paying parent) Reservations with payment required 281-922-0472.
Presented by: Joanne E. Juren, B.A., M. Ed.
HEP Bookstore
www.hepbookstore.com

Event: Central Texas Homeschool Resource Fair
Date: June 12, 2010
Location: Austin
9am-4pm
High Pointe Baptist Church
12,030 Dessau Road
East of I35 - between Parmer and Braker
Browse curriculum / learn about support and ministry groups in the Austin area
Cost $3 at the door for parents - no registration necessary
All children get in for free
Curriculum - Mardel's Christian Store as the featured vendor. Dana Tillman will be representing Cornerstone Curriculum - Provider of the David Quine curriculum used in all our World View classes
http://onedayacademy.com/event-calendar/homeschool-resource-fair/
One Day Academy
http://onedayacademy.com/

Event: Ringling Brothers Circus Homeschool Discount
Date: June 18-20, 2010
Location: San Antonio
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the Ringling Brothers Circus. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Tickets start at just $6!
Performance takes place at Alamodome in San Antonio.
Friday June 18, 2010 at 7:30pm
Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 3:30pm, and 7:30pm
Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 3pm
Great discounts, includes discounts on main floor seating. Order now! Offer expires June 11, order early for best seats.
Ringling Brothers Circus in San Antonio ORDER Information

Event: CHEACT Summer Conference
Date: June 25-26, 2010
Location: Austin
Annual summer conference and bookfair.
Palmer Events Center, Austin
Save the date in your calendar now!
Speakers: Jessie Wise, The Well-Trained Mind
Peter Leithart, New Saint Andrews College
Jim Weiss, Greathall Productions
Watch website for updates.
CHEACT - Christian Home Education Association of Central Texas
www.cheact.org

Event: Dallas Homoeschool Theater Discount - Dreamgirls
Date: June 30-July 4, 2010
Location: Dallas
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see Dreamgirls. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 8pm
Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 2pm
Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 8pm
Friday, July 2, 2010 at 8pm
Saturday, July 3, 2010 at 2pm
Saturday, July 3, 2010 at 8pm
Sunday, July 4, 2010 at 2pm
Order Now!
50% off seat special!
Dreamgirls ORDER Information

July 2010

Event: Broadway in Houston - Wicked
Date: July 1-23, 2010
Location: Houston
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Wicked. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get group discount tickets.
Save tickets and on service fees.
Final offer, select dates based on rest of tickets, special offer code at: Performance takes place at Hobby Center in Houston.
Order now! Order early for best seats!
Broadway in Houston ORDER Information

Event: Broadway in Houston - Wicked
Date: July 1, 17, 18, and 24, 2010
Location: Houston
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Wicked. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get group discount tickets.
Save tickets and on service fees.
New weekday matinee added - Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 2pm
Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 2pm
Sunday, July 18, 2010 at 2pm
Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 2pm
Performance takes place at Hobby Center in Houston.
Order now! Order early for best seats!
Broadway in Houston ORDER Information

Event: Baseball camp
Date: July 12-16, 2010
Location: Conroe
ATTENTION HOMESCHOOLERS!
The Sixth Annual ULTIMATE BASEBALL CAMP is just around the corner.
July 12-16, 2010 . Barton Park . Conroe, Texas
Boys, ages 11-18, don't miss this opportunity to develop areas of your game that you just can't work on during the season. Fundamentals and advanced training in:
. Hitting !
. Pitching !
. Fielding !
. Base-running !
. . . . and More !
call 936-756-2292.
Sponsored by Northside Baseball Academy.
This camp is not limited to just homeschoolers. However, the majority of our campers do tend to be homeschooled as the Northside Baseball Academy is also the sponsoring organization of the Northside Falcons Christian Homeschool Baseball program. More about the Northside Falcons can be learned by visiting the Falcons website.
Northside Falcons
http://northsidefalcons.com/

Event: Disney's Beauty and the Beast at ATTPAC
Date: July 13-25, 2010
Location: Dallas
Winspear Opera House
2403 Flora St
Dallas, TX 75201
directions
The AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas is offering homeschoolers a special discount to see Disney's Beauty and the Beast. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount BEFORE they go on sale to the public.
DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Dallas as part of the AT&T Performing Arts Center's Lexus Broadway Series. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the new Winspear Opera House for a limited two-week engagement from July 13-25, 2010.
Tickets start at 25! Tickets will be held at Will Call under your last name.
Order Now! Please mention code TAFFIE10 for discounted ticket prices.
For questions, please call 214-978-2878 or 214-978-2879 or e-mail hillary.coyle@attpac.org or ashley.delaney@attpac.org
FAX your order form to: 214-880-0303
Beauty and The Beast ORDER form
Performance takes place at at the Winspear Opera House in the Downtown Dallas Arts District.
Performance dates:
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 7:30pm
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 7:30pm
Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 7:30pm
Friday, July 16, 2010 at 7:30pm
Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 2pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, July 18, 2010 at 2pm and 7:30pm
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 7:30pm
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 7:30pm
Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 7:30pm
Friday, July 23, 2010 at 7:30pm
Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 2pm
Variety of seating/pricing options.

Event: IHM Dallas Home School and Parent Conference
Date: July 23-24, 2010
Location: Grapevine (DFW)
1209 South Main Street
Grapevine, TX 76051
Fri.: 2 PM - 8 PM
Sat.: 9 AM - 4 PM
The 3rd Annual Immaculate Heart of Mary Dallas Home School and Parent Conference
This conference includes many Catholic vendors and speaker workshops. From their flyer: "This conference is for everyone, not just home schooling families. All religious are especially welcome. Although we love children, we must restrict attendance to teens and nursing babies."
IHM - Dallas Home School and Parent Conference
http://www.ihmconference.org/northtexas

Event: SAHERO Six Annual RoundUp
Date: July 24, 2010
Location: San Antonio
9am-4pm
University of the Incarnate Word
4301 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78209
SAHERO is hosting our Sixth Annual Homeschool Conference.
Where? University of the Incarnate Word
When? Saturday July 24, 2010 from 9am to 4pm
Why? For inspiration, refreshment and encouragement.
Who? Key Note Speaker David Albert, popular homeschool author and national inspirational speaker. www.skylarksings.com
Dinosaur George, local icon and national celebrity will be making an appearance to take us on a paleontological adventure. Dinosaur George www.dinosaurgeorge.com
Preregister now for $7 through May 28, 2010.
SAHERO - San Antonio's Home Education Resources and Opportunities
http://www.sahero.org/

Event: Tarrant County College SE Campus Open House
Date: July 27, 2010
Location: Arlington (DFW)
6-7 p.m.
Tarrant County College SE Campus
2100 Southeast Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76018
Greetings homeschoolers! I have great news to pass your way. TCC SE campus is having their first Open House for the Homeschooling Program. We have had great interest and want to not only meet you all face to face but be able to answer any questions you may have of us. The Open House will be: Tuesday, July 27th 6:00-7:00 at SE TCC Arlington, Texas. Room TBA. just wanted to give you a heads up early so you can put on your calendar. Be thinking of questions you have for us and feel free to email them to me now if you wish. Also, please note even if you have no need for the program this fall feel free to come and get general information for the future. We look forward to a great evening :) Sincerely, Maurine Amend TCC 972-660-8414
Email Maurine Amend.
Tarrant County College
http://www.tccd.edu/

Event: THSC State Convention
Date: July 29-31, 2010
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/

August 2010

Event: CACHE Back to School Meeting!
Date: August 12, 2010
Location: Conroe
Conroe Bible Church
4491 I-45 N, Conroe 77304
CACHE Back to School Meeting!
Thursday, August 12th, 2010
Conroe Bible Church 6:30 to 9:30 pm
New Workshops, Lots of Vendors, Used Curriculum Sale, and more!
Vendors: If you provide classes, services, or a product for homeschoolers in the area, please reserve your spot at our Back to School Meeting! $5 will get you space at a table so that you can talk face to face with parents about your classes, lessons, or product! Contact Terri Watt at cache@tcconcepts.com
by August 6th!
Used Curriculum Sale: Want to sell your used curriculum? We will have an area reserved for you! Please bring your own table and chair. CACHE members can sell for free; non-CACHE members can reserve a space for $3. Please contact Dorothy Pickering at cachebts@yahoo.com
by August 6th to hold a space.
Be sure to attend our Back to School meeting! You can renew your membership, see old friends and meet new ones, attend workshops to learn more about an area of home education and be encouraged, and learn more about what classes or lessons are available in the area. Do you know of anyone who is thinking about home schooling? Invite them! The meeting is free and open to anyone. Print out several copies of the flyer in this newsletter and post them at your church, your job, your local branch of the library (ask first!), at your corner store, etc.
See ya there!
CACHE - Conroe Area Christian Home Educators
http://cacheonline.org/

Event: NTHEN Summer Conference
Date: August 13-14, 2010
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.
Keynote: Rick Green, Wallbuilders. HSLDA "Generation Joshua" Teen Program, NTHEN Children's program. Register by August 2 and save. see website for updates and online registration.
NTHEN - North Texas Home Educators Network
http://www.nthen.org

Event: Broadway in Houston - Storytime Live
Date: August 14-15, 2010
Location: Houston
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Storytime Live. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get group discount tickets.
Save tickets and on service fees.
Saturday, Aug 14, 2010 at 11am and 2pm
Sunday, Aug 15, 2010 at 11am and 2pm
Performance takes place at Hobby Center in Houston.
Order now! Order early for best seats!
Broadway in Houston ORDER Information

Event: Austin LEGO Sumobot tournament
Date: August 14, 2010
Location: Austin
Austin Recreation Center at 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX 78701.
The 5th Annual LEGO Sumobot tournament will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at the Austin Recreation Center at 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd. Please reply to this message if you would like a copy of the rules.
Registration & robot inspection will begin 12:00 noon. Matches will run from 1:00-3:00 Final rounds will begin at 3:00 Clean-up 3:30-4:00
To register, send an email to Diana Heinig at moonlit-hunt@earthlink.net
with Sumobot in the subject line. Please include the names of the participant you are entering by Saturday August 7th. Limit of one robot entry for each participant. You will need to fill out the registration form and bring it with you on the day of the tournament. There is no fee to enter.
For more about robotics see:
Robotics - http://www.jsoft.com/archive/robotics/

Event: Colleges That Change Lives Tour
Date: August 14, 15, 2010
Location: Houston, Austin, Dallas
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.
Houston - Saturday, August 14, 2010, 10:00 a.m.- Hyatt Regency Houston
1200 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX 77002
Austin- Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 7pm - Hilton Austin
500 East 4th Street, Austin, TX 78701
Dallas - Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 3pm - Intercontinental Dallas
15201 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX 75001
Colleges That Change Lives
www.ctcl.com

Event: Annual Houston Theater District Day
Date: August 29, 2010
Location: Houston
noon-4pm
Visit the Alley Theatre, Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Wortham Theater Center and Jones Hall for a fun, free family day highlighting the 2009-2010 Theater District season. Grab an event program when you arrive and check out what's happening throughout the day including backstage tours, performances, and more!
www.houstontheaterdistrict.org August 29 marks the 17th annual Theater District Open House featuring Houston’s nine performing arts organizations in the downtown Theater District. Catch a sneak peek of upcoming seasons through live performances, costume displays, meet-n-greet with costumed performers, trolley rides, and backstage tours. The four venues open for backstage tours feature Wortham Theater Center, Alley Theater, Jones Hall, and Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Experience theater, dance, and music from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, August 29.
http://houstononthecheap.com/free-houston-theater-district-day-august-29

September 2010

Event: Rethinking Education - Rethinking Everything Conference
Date: September 3-7, 2010
Location: Fort Worth
American Airlines Training & Conference Center
Fort Worth, TX
stay tuned for updates for 2010
Mark Your Calendars for Friday, September 3 - Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Our 14th annual, international conference event is coming together in the most extraordinary ways. We've got a brand new look, a new website and an entirely new program of intelligent, freedom and love filled sessions and activities for everyone in your family. And fun - just wait til you see all the nothing-but-fun stuff!
Rethinking Education
http://www.rethinkingeverything.net

Event: Houston Museum District Day for Families
Date: September 25, 2010
Location: Houston
Get ready to enjoy a free day in the Houston Museum District on Saturday, September 25 from 10 AM to 5 PM. Board a free shuttle bus at any of the 17 participating museums and spend the day exploring favorite museums and discovering new destinations. Seventeen museums will waive their general admission fee to offer the community the valuable opportunity to enjoy the District's diverse displays of art, science, nature and history. The 14th annual Museum District Day will feature fascinating exhibitions, hands-on activities, demonstrations and performances throughout the entire day.
Houston Museum District
http://www.houstonmuseumdistrict.org/

Event: Fort Worth Day in the District
Date: September 25, 2010
Location: Fort Worth
8 destinations. 1 day. Free admission.
On Saturday, September 25, seven cultural destinations will offer free admission and many of Fort Worth's cultural organizations will offer free performances in and around each destination. We welcome you to enjoy the rich cultural experiences that Fort Worth has to offer during the fourth annual Day in the District, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free transportation within the Cultural District will be provided by The Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T).
Day in the District also coincides with National Museum Day, so bring your family out to the celebrated Cultural District and enjoy free admission to a variety of art and cultural exhibitions, family-friendly activities and live performances by some of Fort Worth's favorite arts groups.
http://www.fwdayinthedistrict.org/

Event: Dallas Homoeschool Theater Discount - Shrek
Date: Sept 28-Oct 14, 2010
Location: Dallas
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see Shrek at The Texas State Fair. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas.
Tue, 09/28/10 08:00 PM.
Wed, 09/29/10 08:00 PM.
Thu, 09/30/10 08:00 PM.
Sun, 10/03/10 08:00 PM.
Tue, 10/05/10 08:00 PM.
Wed, 10/06/10 08:00 PM.
Thu, 10/07/10 08:00 PM.
Sun, 10/10/10 08:00 PM.
Tue, 10/12/10 08:00 PM.
Wed, 10/13/10 08:00 PM.
Thu, 10/14/10 02:00 PM.
Thu, 10/14/10 08:00 PM.
Variety of seating/pricing options.
Order Now!
10% off list price!
The Color Purple ORDER Information

October 2010

Event: Homeschool Day at Space Center Houston
Date: October 6, 2010
Location: Clear Lake (Houston)
Check back this summer for more details. Tickets go on sale in July.
Space Center Houston Home School Day
http://www.spacecenter.org/HomeSchool.html
Homeschool After Hours Adventure - October 5, 2010.
Check back this summer for more details. Tickets will go on sale in July!
Space Center Houston
http://www.spacecenter.org/

Event: Broadway in San Antonio - Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Date: October 13, 16, 17, 2010
Location: San Antonio
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Disney's Beauty and the Beast. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Tickets start at just $17.25!
Performance takes place at Magestic Theater in San Antonio.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 8pm
Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 8pm
Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 2pm
Order now! Offer expires August 1, order early for best seats.
This show replaced 101 Dalmations - you should have been already contacted regarding refunds/exchanges.
Broadway in San Antonio ORDER Information

Event: Broadway in San Antonio - Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Date: October 13, 16, 17, 2010
Location: San Antonio
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Disney's Beauty and the Beast. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Tickets start at just $17.25!
Performance takes place at Magestic Theater in San Antonio.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 8pm
Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 8pm
Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 2pm
Order now! Offer expires Septeber 10, final.
This show replaced 101 Dalmations - you should have been already contacted regarding refunds/exchanges.
Broadway in San Antonio ORDER Information

Event: Broadway in San Antonio - Cirque Dreams
Date: October 27,28, 30, 2010
Location: San Antonio
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Cirque Dreams. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Tickets start at just $12.50!
Performance takes place at Magestic Theater in San Antonio.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 8pm
Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 8pm
Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 2pm
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Event: Broadway in Houston - Shrek
Date: October 28-31, 2010
Location: Houston
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Shrek. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get group discount tickets.
Save tickets and on service fees.
Thurs October 28 at 730pm
Friday October 29 at 8pm
Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 630pm
Performance takes place at Hobby Center in Houston.
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December 2010

Event: Scholastic Warehouse Booksales
Date: Dec, 2010 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://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/events/warehouse/states.asp?st_abbrev=TX
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, 2010 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://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/events/warehouse/states.asp?st_abbrev=TX
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

Event: Broadway in San Antonio - Wicked
Date: February 19-March 5, 2011
Location: San Antonio
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Wicked. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Tickets start at just $33.75!
Performance takes place at Magestic Theater in San Antonio.
Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 2pm
Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 7:30pm
Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 8pm
Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 2pm
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 8pm
Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 2pm
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Event: TUTS Homeschool Discount - Billy Elliot
Date: Feb 24-March 6, 2011
Location: Houston
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Billy Elliot. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Performance takes place at Hobby Center in downtown Houston.
Order now!
Thur Feb 24 at 2pm and 730pm
Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 8:00 pm
Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 6:30 pm
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 7:30 pm
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 7:30 pm
Thursday, March 3, 2011 7:30 pm
Friday, March 4, 2011 8:00 pm
Sunday, March 6, 2011 6:30 pm
Variety of seating/pricing options.
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10% off list price! TUTS ORDER Information

Event: Broadway in Houston - Billy Elliot
Date: March 9-12, 2011
Location: Houston
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Shrek. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get group discount tickets.
Save tickets and on service fees.
Wed March 9, 2011 at 730pm
Thurs March 10, 2011 at 730pm
Sat, March 12, 2011 at 2pm
Performance takes place at Hobby Center in Houston.
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Event: Disney on Ice
Date: April 20-24, 2011
Location: San Antonio
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see Disney on Ice Toy Story 3 at the Alamodome. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get tickets at a discount.
Tickets start at just $11!
Performance takes place at Alamodome in San Antonio.
Order now! Offer expires April 15, 2011, order early for best seats.
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Event: Broadway in Houston - Mamma Mia
Date: May 10-15, 2011
Location: Houston
Group sales night for homeschoolers to see the award wining show Shrek. This is an opportunity for homeschoolers to get group discount tickets.
Save tickets and on service fees.
Tues May 10, 2011 at 730pm
Wed May 11, 2011 at 730pm
Thurs May 12, 2011 at 730pm
Sat May 14 at 2pm
Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 2pm and 730pm
Performance takes place at Hobby Center in Houston.
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