Events

Northshore Homeschool Prom 2012 in Boxford, Massachusetts

Enchantment under the Sea, Saturday, June 9, 2012, 6:30pm until 11:00p.m.
At First Church Congregational, 4 Georgetown Road, Boxford, Massachusetts 01921

Tickets can be purchased by homeschooled students who are welcome to bring one schooled friend/guest. Each attendee must be between the ages of 14-18. Tickets are $28 per person. Space is limited and we recommend you purchase your tickets as soon as possible. Registration and payment must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2012, postmarked after March 31, subject to a late fees of $10. (See attachment for prom specifics, photo packages, and guidelines)
*MOST students will be attending in singles or will be coming with groups of friends.

For more information go to our website at: http://northshoreprom.webs.com/ or contact Kelly DiBacco at: mkasj@comcast.net

2012 Congressional Arts Competition
The 2012 Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity for legislators and the public to recognize and encourage artistic talent in our nation. The contest is open to all high school students. Each student contestant must submit original artwork to the congressional representative who represents the district in which the student lives. The winning artwork from each district will be displayed for one year in the United States Capitol.

Representative Frank Guinta represents New Hampshire's First Congressional District which includes Hooksett, Bedford, Goffstown, Manchester, and Merrimack, Belknap County (except the towns of Sanbornton and Tilton), Rockingham County (except the towns of Atkinson, Salem, and Windham), all of Carroll County, and all of Strafford County. Students from this congressional district can get more information about the competition from this website: https://guinta.house.gov/serving-you/art-competition

Representative Charles Bass represents New Hampshire's Second Congressional District which includes Sanbornton, Tilton, Atkinson, Salem, and Windham, Hillsborough County (except Bedford, Goffstown, Manchester, and Merrimack), Merrimack County (except the town of Hooksett), all of Cheshire County, all of Coos County, all of Grafton County, and all of Sullivan County. Students from this congressional district can get more information about the competition by contacting Representative Bass's Nashua office at 70 East Pearl Street (phone: 603-595-7701).

Competition guidelines, entry forms, images of winning artwork from last year's competition, and general information are available from http://house.gov/content/educate/art_competition/

Scholarship Opportunity for Young Women
The goal of the Zonta International Young Woman in Public Affairs program is to encourage more young women to participate in public affairs. To further this goal, the local club in Concord sponsors a scholarship. The application of the local winner is then sent to the Zonta District governors, who submit one application to the Zonta International Headquarters. The Zonta International Board provides awards to five recipients. For more information, visit www.zonta.org, or contact Carolyn Andrews at 224-0185 or ndrws12@yahoo.com.

Study in Rome!
Roman Explorations is a study tour for elementary and middle school teachers and homeschool instructors, on-site in Rome! You will learn about the Latin language, as well as the culture, myth, and history of the ancient Romans!
In the morning, participants will enjoy learning the basics of Latin, using a colorful, engaging, kid-friendly text called Minimus. No previous experience with Latin is necessary. During the day and evening, participants will journey through the city of Rome, witnessing the monumental sites and museums firsthand. Accomplished instructors will provide commentary, lead discussion, and suggest lessons and activities for incorporating this material into the classroom.
Ascanius: The Youth Classics Institute, P.O. Box 188 Alton Bay, NH 03810, info@ascaniusyci.org, (866) 933-9466

YMCA Summer Camps
Homeschoolers are welcome to register for YMCA Camps. Camp Mi-Te-Na for boys http://www.campmitena.org/, and Camp Foss http://www.campfoss.org/ for girls.

For LD/ADHD Students--A Chance to Experience Success (ACES)
ACES is a two week summer residential experience at Keene State College in which high school students ages 16-17 with LD/ADHD participate in activities that assist them to build skills toward independence and learn about the world of work while on a college campus. While there, students also participate in a variety of social, recreational and team building opportunities. Students document their experiences in a portfolio which is then used throughout the following school year to assist in planning for the future in the areas of education, living independently and employment. ACES is made possible through a partnership between NH Vocational Rehabilitation, Keene State College and the Monadnock Center for Successful Transitions. Additional information regarding the application process is available at www.aces.keenecommons.net. Contact: Tina Greco, (603) 271-3993, tgreco@ed.state.nh.us

PAX-Program of Academic Exchange Enrich your family with another culture. Now you can host a high school exchange student (girl or boy) from Germany, Thailand, Norway, Brazil, China, Spain, Belgium and Mexico or other countries. Becoming a host to a young international visitor is an experience of a lifetime! Visit the PAX website at www.pax.org.
Call PAX Community Coordinators Shannon at 603-393-5616 or Jean at the PAX national office, 1-800-555-6211, ext. 310.

Experience The Japanese Culture
LABO International is a cultural exchange program that offers the opportunity for children between the ages of 10 and 20 to host a Japanese student in their home for approximately one month, starting at the end of July. Labo students arrive with everything that they need in order to share the everyday life of a New Englander. There is never a need to plan expensive vacations or costly trips. The student simply wants to be apart of an American family and to share their culture with them. Simple things as a bike ride, hiking, family cookouts are treasured moments for them. If your child is going to camp during this time Labo will pay $250.00 for the Japanese student to be a part of this as well.
Interested families are encouraged to call Lenny or Maureen Bolduc at 802-886-2316 or feel free to speak with our children Lindsay, Larry, Lauren and Leigh. We can also be reached by e-mail--
littlefootpres@vermontel.net. Please put LABO 2009 in the subject line.

Homeschooling Night at Barnes and Noble in Newington, NH
Homeschooling Night the last Thursday of every month at 7:00 featuring a non-profit, author, theatre group or some kind of artist with the homeschoolers so that they both learn about the other.
During the day, we have storytime on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 11:00AM. All events are free and open to the public. Storytime is open to all ages and there is always a craft. You can pick up a calendar at the information station or at the registers regarding events, or you can ask
Sally Bruce Stoklosa, Community Relations Manager
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Newington, NH 03801
603.422.6472, crm2988@bn.com

Have you ever considered hosting a foreign exchange student?
Benefits:  Expand your world horizons, learning new cultures & languages.  Make lifetime global friendships, with the possibility of future travel. Contact International Student exchange immediately by Calling Kris Matthieu 603-894-6468 iseusa.com 

Lumenarts presents performances of great works including The Odyssey, The Epic of Gilgamesh, Beowulf, and great people including Emily Dickinson and Caesar, Cicero, and Cato. Performances are live and improv: no two performances will be the same. While the language is improv the telling stays true to the original text. Performances are tailored for particular audiences. Performances can vary from 45 minutes to an hour and fifteen. DVDs are also available. Check www.lumenarts.com for more information.