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Christmas Fun 2014 Ideas (Free)

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It's not really far away! I loved going there last year.
When: Every Friday & Saturday
November 28th through December 20th
Time: 6 to 8:30pm
Location: 130 Garfield RD
Enterprise, FL 32725
ph: 386-860-1234
rol@cfl.rr.com

Country

DECEMBER 5, 6, 7
& DECEMBER 12, 13, 14
6:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. NIGHTLY

Journey Thru Christmas in Volusia December 10-13, 2014
Reserved Seating Showings at 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM
Saturday Matinee' at 3:00 PM 

Celebration of Light
Hosted by LifeWay Community Church
1000’s of lights are synchronized to fun Christmas Music in our Continuous Light Show
Nighty 6-11pm. Dec 1-25
BE SURE TO TUNE RADIO to FM 90.3 to enjoy the Lights to the Music.
For more information call the church office at: 407.330.0549.
2462 S Park Ave, Sanford, Florida

Naughty or Nice 5K
Event Details: Front Running Sports
Saturday, December 20, 2014 - 8:00 a.m

LOCATION: Front Running Sports 1097 S Sun Dr, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Have you been naughty or nice this year? Santa knows! Join us in a fun filled Christmas costume themed 5K run/walk presented by Front Running Sports. The first 200 participants will receive a special gift.
FREE PICTURES WITH SANTA
Pictures will be available with Santa Claus.

5K ENTRY
Thru Nov. 25th - $25.00
Nov. 26th – Dec. 20 - $30.00
Packet Pick-up & Race Day $35.00
Kids 15 & under FREE * Shirt not included, but are chip timed and can win an award.


Past events:

December 5th 
Central Park at
Lake Mary City Hall   
6:00pm‐8:00pm




Winter Wonderland

Poetry lovers / Tuesday Voices

TUESDAY VOICES
TUESDAY VOICES IS AN OPEN-MIC POETRY READING SERIES SPONSORED BY THE SEMINOLE STATE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT AND THE GWENDOLYN BROOKS WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA INC. THE SERIES PROVIDES A FORUM FOR POETS — BEGINNING AND ACCOMPLISHED — TO GATHER WITH LOVERS OF POETRY TO SHARE THEIR WORKS. THE READINGS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND EVERYONE IN ATTENDANCE IS INVITED TO READ AN ORIGINAL POEM OR A FAVORITE POEM BY ANOTHER AUTHOR.
EACH EVENT STARTS AT 7 P.M. IN THE SANFORD/LAKE MARY CAMPUS MULTIPURPOSE ROOM (BUILDING C). THE DATES FOR THE 2014-2015 SEASON ARE:
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
JANUARY 27, 2015
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
MARCH 24, 2015
APRIL 21, 2015

Free Liberty University American History Class

Liberty University has an open Course for American History .


Sign up for their class here

Sports for Homeshoolers


Check out opportunities below:


Swim Teams
 Summer Sport camps at Embry Riddle
 Upward Sports
Your local Comunity Baseball or Soccer League teams
5K races provide a great venue for physical challenge and competition
Umbrella Schools (private schools)
Umbrella schools like Circle Christian offer sports program. You can still teach your child all the subjects you want and have them participate in the extracurricular activities of the school. The student  is considered a private school student when enrolled with Circle Christian School.
Circle Christian School enrollment fee summary  plus Athletic Fee Summary  
Public Schools

Your homeschool student can  participate in public school sports. Homeschool students enrolled with private schools (umbrella schools) cannot participate in public schools extracurricular activities.
"MYTH
Homeschoolers can't play on public-school sports team.

 REALITY
Homeschoolers can play on those teams. Florida passed the Craig Dickinson Act in 1997, which allows homeschoolers to participate in sports programs for public and private schools. (This provision is the same that gave Tim Tebow the opportunity to play high school sports before playing for the University of Florida.) However, before planning for your child to try out for a public school team, it's wise to meet with the school's athletic administrators to clarify any possible misunderstandings." (FPEA)




Walking and Biking Trails

Trails by area:
Lake Mary
Winter Springs

Photography Group and Resources


First Wednesday of the month 6:30 - 8:00pm
The Gateway Digital Photo Group
This group is a dynamic, changing organization working to serve the needs of its members. The group is open to all photographers and membership in the Gateway Center is strongly encouraged. The group organizers arrange field trips/photo shoots, sponsor photo contests and challenges. The level in the group ranges from beginner to pro.
Click here to go to the meetup site


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Orlando City life
Oil Industry
46 road Americana


Science Fair in Deland

2014 HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR

Hosted by:  For His Glory Homeschool Co-op

Contact Person: Heather Hilberling, hhilberling@aol.com, 386-747-2400

Date:  Monday, October 27, 2014

Time:  9:15 – 9:30 am: K – 5th Set-up
            9:30 – 10:30 am: K – 5th Presentations & Judging
            10:30 – 10:45 am:  6th – 12th Set-up
            10:45 – 11:45 am:  6th – 12th Presentations & Judging
           
Location:  Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 811 Orange Camp Road, Deland (In the Fellowship Hall)

Who May Participate? The science fair is open to all homeschoolers in the area!!!

Entry Forms:  An entry form must be completed for every child participating and turned in by October 21st. All entries will be judged, and will receive a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place ribbon with feedback from the judges. Students may submit more than one entry if desired, but an entry form is required for each individual project.

GUIDELINES:   
Each student will be given time to present his or her project to the judges. Please have a verbal presentation prepared, and DO NOT read a report word for word. Note cards outlining your presentation are suggested.

Make a project board to display your experiment data and results. Include a main title, headings, pictures, important data, experiment results, etc.

ALL STEPS OF THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD SHOULD BE INCLUDED:
1.  Ask Question
2.  Do Background Research
3.  Construct Hypothesis
4.  Test with an Experiment
5.  Analyze Results/Draw Conclusion
6.  Report Results

Any topic related to science will be acceptable. Be creative and have fun with this! Start early!


Please copy and paste the entry form below and return it to Heather Hilberling: hhilberling@aol.com. Please email Heather with any questions.
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2014 HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR ENTRY FORM

NAME OF STUDENT: ___________________________________________

AGE: ______________             GRADE: ____________

PARENT’S NAME: ______________________________________________

PARENT’S EMAIL: ______________________________________________

PARENT’S CELL PHONE: ________________________________________

SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT TITLE: __________________________________________

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: ___________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

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Chess Club

  • Check out the Sanford library on Saturdays! They have started a chess club. Yeah!
  • The Casselberry Chess Club, established in 2006, is the only chess club in Orlando that meets weekly. Wednesdays 10AM-1PM at the Casselberry Public Library for recreational chess and Thursdays from 6PM-10PM at the Casselberry Recreation Center for competitive USCF-rated tournaments & training. Visit www.casselberrychessclub.com to see their blog, upcoming events, and more.


Christmas Train Ride Mount Dora

Upcoming Departure Times

  • November 28-30
  • December 5-7
  • December 12-14
  • December 16-23

  • Adults: $27*
  • Kids (4-12): $20*
  • Under 4: Free!

Visit The Orange Blossom Cannon Ball to learn more

Embry Riddle Astronomy Open House


Friday, October 24th and Friday, November 21st 2014
Public Lecture at 7pm, Observations from 8pm - 11pm
Our new observatory in the College of Arts and Science building is up and running! Weather permitting, celestial objects will be visible through a collection of telescopes from the roof-top observing deck and through our new 1-meter telescope from within the large dome.
General Information:
Please join us for the Astronomical Observatory Open House nights at ERAU's Daytona Beach campus! These free events allow the campus community and members of the general public of all ages to view the night sky through the Observatory's telescopes, ask questions, and learn about our universe.
There are several events during each academic year hosted by ERAU's Amateur Astronomy Club. Events are on selected Friday nights (see above).
This year we are introducing a new Public Lecture to the Astronomy Open House that will begin at 7pm. Observations will follow from 8pm - 11pm.
View the sky through many of the Observatory's telescopes and binoculars.  We have step stools so kids can reach the eyepiece!
In addition to viewing the night sky through our telescopes, explore our astronomy posters and take a walking tour of the solar system. There is no fixed program for observations and no reservations are necessary. Just drop by to see the stars!

Get directions here

MESSIAH SING-ALONG

MESSIAH SING-ALONG: 7:30 P.M. NOV. 18

MUSIC DEPARTMENT EVENTS ARE HELD IN THE SANFORD/LAKE MARY CAMPUS FINE ARTS CONCERT HALL (ROOM G-118).  ALL MUSIC EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.  FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CULTURAL EVENTS AT SEMINOLE STATE, PLEASE VISITSEMINOLESTATE.EDU/ARTS, OR CALL 407.708.2040

MARINE DISCOVERY CENTER OPEN HOUSE

Celebrating Florida's coastal ecosystems, includes kids' arts, crafts, face painting, mermaid in her pool, live raptors, kayak clinic, marine touch tanks and more,
Date: Oct 11, 2014
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Price: FREE.
Phone: 386-428-4828
Location:
Marine Discovery Center
520 Barracuda Blvd.
New Smyrna Beach, FL



Deltona Alliance Fall Festival


On Oct 18th 2014 Deltona Aliance will be having their Fall Festival.

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Sanford Soap Derby December 27th & 28th, 2014

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Disney’s Alice in Wonderland June 25 – 28, 2015 At WDPAC/Sanford

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Auditions will be taking place the following dates:
  • MON, APR 6th, 6:30pm to 8pm (ages 6-8 only, The Tweedles)
  • TUE, APR 7th, 6:30pm to 8pm
  • THR, APR 9th, 6:30pm to 8pm
  • SAT, APR 11th, 10am to Noon
  • Director: JP Royer
  • Location: 201-203 S. Magnolia Ave, Sanford, FL  32771


4H Seminole County Computer Science Club 6 week program

4H is oofering a computers science club for 6 weeks on the following dates   
October 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th and November 5th and 12th 2014
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Contact and registration information  in the flyer below. 

 

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Beach Fun at New Smyrna Beach


Check out their dates in May, July, and September. 
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BEACH EVENT DETAILS 
Surf lessons at events start at 10:00 sharp till noon.   
Free Hot Dog lunch at Noon
Beach Worship time starts at 1pm sharp.    
You must attend the beach worship service at every event that you participate in the free surf lessons. 

Chick Fil-A 5k Orlando

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Date & Time
Saturday, October 11, 2014
5K Start: 7:30AM

Location:
Orlando Cultural Park
Across from the Science Center
at the corner of Princeton and Alden Rd.

Registration
For easy online registration visit
www.racetimesports.com, online
registration open through October 9.
Entry Fees: (all entry fees are non-refundable/ non transferable)
$25 through October 4
$30 October 5 through October 10
$35 Day of Race
Youth and Senior Pricing
(Youth 14 and Under and 60 and Over for Senior)
$20 through October 10
$35 Day of Race


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If you have never done a 5k but  exercise in a regular basis then this might work for you:

                                                                     3 Week Training
Beginner 5K plan
Week 1
(This week, all the runs are time-based.)
Monday:REST DAY (Yes, we start the week with a rest day. Use this day to mentally prepare yourself for the days and weeks to come.)
Tuesday:Easy 15 minute jog. Quick steps, shoulders relaxed.
Wednesday:REST DAY (This is important as your body is getting used to running)
Thursday:Another easy 15 minute jog. Same as above, relax upper body, quick steps.
Friday:30 minutes of cross training; that is, any cardio exercise that is not running. Examples are: swimming, spinning, elliptical, stairmaster, etc.
Saturday:20 minute run. Keep a steady effort. Not fast, not slow.
Sunday:Easy 10 minute jog.
Week 2
(We are transitioning to miles. Use a pedometer, GPS (phone or fitness), go to a running track, or use http://gmap-pedometer.com to map out a route before heading out. Note: 1 lap in an official distance running track equals to 0.25 miles. 4 laps = mile.)
Monday:REST DAY. Use this day to do some basic stretching and relax.
Tuesday:1.5 mile jog. Easy effort.
Wednesday:Cross Training -- 30 minutes
Thursday:1.5 mile jog. Easy effort.
Friday:Cross Training -- 45 minutes
Saturday:2.5 mile run. Steady effort.
Sunday:Easy 10 minute jog.
Week 3
(The week of your race!)
Monday:REST DAY. Use this day to do some basic stretching and relax.
Tuesday:Cross Training -- 30 minutes.
Wednesday:2 mile run. Steady effort.
Thursday:1 mile run. Steady Effort.
Friday:REST DAY.
Saturday:RACE DAY. 3.1 miles. Congratulations on your accomplishment. Have a glass of wine or beer to celebrate!
Sunday:REST DAY.
If your race happens to be on a Sunday, then do light cross training of about 15-20 minutes on Saturday instead.
This concludes the second installment of our run training series. Part III of our series will build on the 5K program to offer a 10K (6.2 miles) training plan.

Upcoming 5k races


3rd Annual Sanford Riverwalk 5K

Date/Time
 October 18, 2014 7:30 am - 9:00 am
 Location 
Fort Mellon Park 600 E. 1st Street Sanford
Entry Fee 
Entry fees are non-refundable
Adult before Sept 23rd: $20
Adult Sept. 24th to Oct. 17th: $25
Adult race morning: $30
Students 18 and under: $15
Kids Run (12 and under): Free
Every Parent must fill out child registration form on race day.
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5th Annual Turkey Day 5K in Sanford, Florida

 This is a holiday fun run for the entire family to come run or walk and have a great time!
Location:
901 E. Seminole Blvd
Sanford, FL US 32771

Early Registration: (all registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable)
$25 through November 17
$30 November 17 - November 26
$35 Race Day Registration
Youth Registration:(ages 14 and Under)
$20 through November 26
$35 Race Day Registration
Senior Registration: (ages 60 and Over)
$20 through November 26
$35 Race Day Registration
Click image below  to register:


5k training Suggestions for busy people from Webmd:

Galloway's training plan works for busy 9-to-5'ers. He suggests keeping Tuesday and Thursday runs to 30 minutes or less -- even briefer in the beginning, starting at 10 minutes -- and doing the long run (actually a run-walk) on the weekend. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are devoted to walking or cross training (XT), and Saturday is a day off. Cross training involves alternating your walking/jogging routines with other forms of exercise to increase your performance and overall fitness without stressing your body to the max.

Cross training involves alternating your walking/jogging routines with other forms of exercise to increase your performance and overall fitness without stressing your body to the max.

"Back up from the date of the race," he says. ''One week before, do the last long run, which could be a 4-miler. The weekend before that, say 3.5 miles. Count back a half mile each week."

Start slow. That's crucial, Galloway says. "My advice for beginners is they not go longer than about 15 minutes on the Tuesday and Thursday runs the first week," he says. Increase the time very gradually, such as three minutes at a time, until you are up to 30 minutes.

"Pacing must be slow enough so that there is no huffing and puffing," Galloway says. "I recommend insertion of a one-minute walk break after one to three minutes of running (beginners should run a minute/walk a minute) as the maximum."

Don't try to play catch-up if you miss a workout, Galloway says. "If you miss one of your walks, you don't suddenly go from 2 miles to 4 miles."




Seminole County 4H fun!

The Seminole County 4H is loaded with fun 4h clubs for the kids. Visit the webpage here and click "Please contact 4-H Agent prior to enrolling online" then ask all the questions you want. My kids are going to participate in the horse, computer programming, and marine science clubs. My friend told me that you can borrow books from 4h. So we plan on borrowing books on photography. There is a photography contest for 4h members so we are excited about this. They have so many educational material and we plan on seeing what is all that they offer. Kids can earn 4h money for working and completing different projects and apply it to whatever they want within 4h. They offer different camps. We are interested in camps related to the kids' interest and their 4h money can go into things like this. 4h has an anual  fair up north Florida where kids get to participate in contests according to the project/s they work on during the year. Everything from baked goods, sewing, horticulture, construction, photography, and much more can be showcase at this fair.

Check out your county's 4h and get involved with them. They do keep kids busy and reward them for their hard work.

Open Water Schooling day at Tampa Aquarium

Tampa aquarium has a special event and special rate for homeschoolers on Oct 3rd 2014
$5 per person
$6 parking
Get more details  here


Forida State Parks Photo Contest and Junior Park Ranger Program

I have seen the photo contest before and I am still learning how it works. My friend recently told me that it runs once a month and she is also going to have her kids do the Junior Park Ranger program. that one runs the second Saturday of every month and they earn a certificate, Member ID Card and the Official Junior Ranger PASSPORT. So here is more lots of educational fun outdoors! Click images below to check out these great programs:


Marine Science Center Volunteer Orientation meetings

See more at  Marine Science center by the lighthouse at Ponce de Leon
Offered on the 1st Saturday of every month:
Orientation begins promptly at 10:00 am and ends at approximately 12:00
Minimum age 16
(Minimum age 18 for Sea Turtle/Aquarium Maintenance)

See more at  Marine Science Discovery Center at New Smyrna Beach 
Volunteer Orientation sessions : 1st Wednesday of every month at 3:30pm
Age 18 and older: Purchase and complete a Criminal Background Check for $17.50
Age 18 and under: Submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, employer, or other supervisor.

Walk on Water 5k in Lake Mary


Come and walk with your friends and support a good cause on Sept 6th early in the morning. Sponsored by Walk on Water.
Check it out by clicking on image below:


Race Entry Fees
Thru 8/18: $20
8/19 – 9/5: $25
9/6 – Race Day: $30
At Packet Pickup or Race Day: $35
Students 17 and under: $15

FIRST Robotics

FIRST Robotics Team 1557 (12 Volt Bolt) invites all area high school students, parents, teachers, and professionals to attend an annual Open House at their clubhouse in Eustis on Thursday, August 7, 2014 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Those interested in joining the team will have an opportunity to view videos of previous competitions, see a robot in action, talk with team members and mentors, see how a team works and have fun with like-minded students. 

Building robots is only one aspect of what the team has to offer since FIRST Robotics is a hands-on learning experience for graphic arts, public relations, web design, computer programming, mechanical engineering, math, electrical wiring and electronics. There is something for everyone on a robotics team!

The Open House will be held Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 211 N. Grove St. in Eustis from 6-8 p.m. For more information about FIRST Team 1557-12 Volt Bolt call 352-234-6403 and visit the website www.12voltbolt.com.Additional information about the FIRST program may be found at www.usfirst.org.

12 Volt Bolt is currently sponsored by Lockheed Martin, Mount Dora Community Trust, Disney VoluntEARS, SECO, and Publix

New Smyrna Beach Historic Ruins

My friend send suggested we plan to visit this very interesting place for a field trip.
Check  out the article about it:




Titanic the Artifact Exhibition Orlando Fl

My friend shared about this wonderful educational event. Click on images to visit the website:


Berklee Free Online Classes

A Wonderful Music Curriculum:









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Swimming at The Dale Aquatic Center


2703 Ridgewood Avenue, Sanford, FL  32773
                  407-302-1034 (adjacent to Seminole High School)

Hours for Open/Lap Swimming
When school is in session (Aug - May)
Monday-Friday, 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Summer Hours (June - July)
Monday-Friday, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM (open until 7:30 PM for special
  programs)
Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Aquatic Center Fees
                          Daily             3-Month Pass          1-Year Pass
          Adult                 $3                     $40                         $100
          Child                  $1                      ---                           ---
          Family               ---                     $90                         $220
Note:  All children under age 13 must be accompanied and supervised
            by an adult at all times while on premises.

4H Summer Camp 2014

May 1, 2014
TO: 4-H YOUTH AND PARENTS
RE: 2014 SUMMER CAMP
Greetings! We are excited to inform you that 2014 Summer Camp will be held Sunday,
June 29 to Thursday, July 3 at Camp Ocala in Altoona, FL. Youth 4-H age 8-13 may attend
as campers, whereas older youth may attend as a Counselor in Training (4-H age 13+) or
Counselor (4-H age 14+)*.

More information at Florida 4H website


Seminole County 4-H / Community Hours

"Our new 4-H member orientation is Tuesday,  August 5th from 6:00pm-7:00pm at Seminole County Extension Office, 250 West County Home Road, Sanford, FL. 32773.

We will discuss opportunities for membership and clubs we have in the community. The location of the club varies with the projects that your youth are interested in. Currently, we have clubs in Sanford, Casselberry, Oviedo and Geneva working on projects in the areas of livestock, archery, citrus trees, food and nutrition and environmental science."

Year 2013 and previously:

"Youth can choose to learn about a myriad of topics from animal science, computer science, archery, horsemanship, care of livestock, cooking/nutrition, environmental education, consumer education, robotics, photography, sewing and clothing construction.

We currently have horsemanship, livestock, archery, citrus tree and rabbit 4-H clubs that meet in the area.

The club that focuses on community service as their main project is the 4-H Teens in Action Club.
The Seminole County 4-H Teens in Action Club, (T.I.A) is comprised of youth13-18 years who help facilitate educational and hands on activities for our Clover Kids Club participants 5-12 years of age. Teens in Action Club is a great opportunity for teens to gain important leadership skills and earn community service hours for scholarships! T.I.A Club meets once a month from 5:30PM-7:00PM for 4-H Clover Kids Club Meetings and from 7:00PM to 8:00 PM for the planning meeting in the Seminole County Extension Auditorium to discuss upcoming events and plan activities for the Clover Kids Club meeting." Seminole County 4-H

Contact bmckenna@seminolecountyfl.gov to learn more

Youth participating in 4-H can use this for community hours.

Florida 4-H Standards of Excellence AwardsA major component of the 4-H program is setting goals and working to achieve the stated goals.  Each year Seminole County 4-H encourages individuals and clubs to set yearly goals to coincide with the Standards of Excellence Recognition Program.  Through the Stands of Excellence Recognition Program, individuals and clubs are able to set a goal to achieve an achievement level of Emerald, Gold, Silver, and Bronze.  These levels are obtained by completing a state wide standard of events and activities.  Below you will find information on the state wide standards, as well as definitions of events and activities, and finally age group appropriate applications.

Recognizing Accomplishments - Information about the Standards of Excellence Program as well as requirements for each achievement level.

Definition of Events and Activities - This document will help to explain some of the events and activities that may be required.

ApplicationsClover Buds - 5-7 years of age
Juniors - 8-10 years of age
Intermediates - 11-13 years of age
Seniors - 14-18 years of age
Clubs

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