1) Homeschool Items

December 4, 2007

1.1 Generation Joshua Book Club Online - Semester Begins in January
1.2 Weekly Bowling - Chesapeake - Begins January 14
1.3 Homeschool Horsemanship - Leesburg - Ongoing
1.4 Homeschoolers Make Movies
1.5 Homeschool Crafters - Online Sales and Shopping - Fridays

1.1 Generation Joshua Book Club Online - Semester Begins in January

The new semester begins with January's selection, Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life by Tony Dungy. Teens (generally 11-19 years of age) or parents may join Generation Joshua for $10/year (HSLDA members) or $20/year (non-HSLDA members).

It has been said that readers are leaders, and leaders are readers. The "GenJ" Book Club helps prepare that next generation of leaders - young people who will be well-read on a variety of subjects such as leadership, politics, worldview, Christian discipleship, and other topics. Students may take part in chats, forums, and blogs. To receive proof of completion, students write a 500- to 750-word review of each book.

Parents looking for reading materials for their teens may also find the list of past books read by the book club useful.

www.generationjoshua.org/dnn/Default.aspx?tabid=217

1.2 Weekly Bowling - Chesapeake - Begins January 14

AMF Lanes
112 East Medical Parkway
Chesapeake, VA

Mondays, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., beginning January 14, 2008.

Join about 25 homeschooled children (and some moms too) who all bowl weekly in Chesapeake.

For more information, contact Bonnie at bopete2326@yahoo.com.

1.3 Homeschool Horsemanship - Leesburg - Ongoing

Spring Valley Ranch
40730 Carper Lane
Leesburg, VA

Spring Valley Ranch offers lessons at times convenient for homeschool schedules. They are open seven days a week all year long and offer specials and discounts for homeschoolers. Check their coupon page for recurring discounts, or call for special consideration.

For more information, see the website, or contact Brandon Raithel at 540-882-4821 or braithel@springvalleyranchva.com.

www.springvalleyranchva.com

1.4 Homeschoolers Make Movies

More than 30 homeschoolers, mentored by six film professionals, recently finished filming a movie at Patrick Henry College. Advent Film Group will release the full-length feature film titled Come What May in late spring 2008. You may view the first trailer and a short video clip about its production on the website.

If you or any of your children are interested in film training or a filmmaking career, there's information on the site on how to participate in future AFG productions.

www.adventfilmgroup.com

1.5 Homeschool Crafters - Online Sales and Shopping - Fridays

On Fridays, you may advertise homemade crafts (including food items or items made from kits) on a Yahoo group centered in Hampton Roads. You need not be a resident, but you must join the group online (free, of course!). Arrangements for ordering, pick-up, payment, etc., are to be coordinated off-list.

If you are interested in participating in "Craft Fair Fridays," set up your own photo album on the group website, or send a link to your own website. Once you have the album set up, send a message to the group letting them know what you are crafting.

If you would like to participate in seasonal craft fairs please let the group owner know at Homeschooling_in_Hampton_Roads_For_Sale-owner@yahoogroups.com. She may offer one in the early spring for Mother's Day.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Homeschooling_in_Hampton_Roads_For_Sale