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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
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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
Feel free to pass this onto other homeschoolers.

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 tbd
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: $7 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: 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: Temple
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! In order to accommodate our homeschooling community that participates in the Arlington book fair, THE 2010 TEXAS STATE HOMESCHOOL TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS IS TENTATIVELY SET FOR APRIL 24, 2010.
Updates about this event will be posted at our website:
CenTex Homeschool Chargers
http://chargers.teamopolis.com/

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: 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: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.
Feel free to pass this onto other homeschoolers

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, 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: May, 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: 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: 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
Date: May 5, 9, 2010
Location: San Antonio
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: 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: 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: 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

June 2010

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: 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: 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!
Watch website for updates.
CHEACT - Christian Home Education Association of Central Texas
www.cheact.org

July 2010

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: 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/dallas

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/

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

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/

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

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