Area Events and Things of Interest
CLASSIC BOOK CLUB, online/teleconferences, students 13+, discuss great works, historical instruction, $35/month for 3 sessions, contact David Aron daroninct@yahoo.com, 203.444.8815ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY PROGRAMS, Apr.-Oct., 8 pm, at the United Astronomy Club of NJ's observatory at Jenny Jump State Forest in Hopewell Township, info: www.uacnj.org or Diane, jefferfamily@gmail.com
ART LESSONS for ages 6-8, 9 & up, Liberty Township, covering color theory, perspective & more, contact Michelle Hernandez, michleeh@comcast.net
WISE OWL WORKSHOPS, unique hands on learning for children, visit www.wiseowlworkshops.com for brochure and more info.
ALL ABOUT IRELAND programs for children, w/Mary Curley, culture, Gaelic, fun, & more, info contact Mary, paulinemaryc@gmail.com or 973-478-4394.
OCEAN COUNTY LIBRARY, 101 Washington St., Toms River, offers numerous h'school programs, i.e book clubs, discussions, stories & crafts, ongoing events, info & registration, www.theoceancountylibrary.org, or 732.349.6200 ext.5300 or Nancy Voitko, same #, ext. 5311
DEVRY INSTITUTE is now allowing homeschool grads to take their online courses. Previously they had not, but after recent protests from current homeschoolers & grads, they've relented. Many thanks to those who made this happen! Check out their online associates', bachelors', and masters' programs. www.devry.edu
BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Monmouth County, is homeschooler friendly again, Homeschoolers can enter their Fast Start Program at age 15 w/written parental approval of parent/legal guardian. www.brookdale.cc.nj.us
NJ MUS. OF AGRICULTURE; Group classes on dairy farming, wheat growing, farm chores and more. Info: 732-249-2077.
HOMESCHOOL CHOIR, Princeton area, 2009-2010 season, for info visit www.pahc.org, to be placed on mailing list, email name and postal mailing address to homeschoolchoir@aol.com.
QUIET VALLEY Misc. student programs, festivals and more, for info visit www.quietvalley.org
HOLISTIC MOMS NETWORK, addresses topics monthly of interest to
h'schoolers, www.holisticmoms.org
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