Friday, August 27th
Regular Park Play Day at Dorotea Park from 1pm.

Saturday, August 28th
Baby shower for Mindy McDonald, 2pm at Hessel Church. Reply to this email for details!

Saturday, August 28th
Mom's night out party at Dawn's house at 6pm! Also email for details!!

Friday, September 3rd
First Friday Meeting 2pm! We'll talk about the CHERP year and make plans! Park Play Day at Dorotea Park from 1pm.

Friday, September 10th
CHERP Co-op Classes begin promptly at 9:00 AM!!!! Park day begins around 2pm.

School Items Up For Grabs, Tomorrow!
This Wednesday, August 25th, 9-3, Stuart School 431 Humboldt St. Santa Rosa, Ca. 95404, we have available:

Gallons and partial gallons of paint, wall paint, semi-gloss, luster, interior, exterior. Some beige, beige green, bright orange.

legal size file cabinets, four drawer file cabinets.

Office Desks

White Cabinets, particle board, excellent shape.

Wooden file cabinet with matching glass office cabinet.

School desks with seat, lift table for kids storage. Great condition, industrial strength! 20 tables, start your own classroom. Or check in with your chil'd school to see if they need more desks.

Pre-school wooden round table.

Thank you to all that participated in taking previous items!

Baby Shower for Mindy McDonald
When: Saturday, August 28th, 2pm
Where: Hessel Church, Fireside Room (next to kitchen in Fellowship Hall)
What: A shower of blessings on Mindy's daughter, Molly!
How: Mindy is registered at Target! Spread the word!

Classes

1) Scottish Dance
Looking for some culture? Fun? Exercise? Great people to hang out with? Whether you're Scottish or wish you were, join us for a GREAT dance class designed for homeschooling families! Did I mention our EXCELLENT, FAMOUS, TALENTED, KIDS-LOVE-HIM instructor, Mr. Ron Wallace?

You won't see or hear any bagpipes here, but rather:

Scottish Country Dancing is the traditional ballroom dancing of Scotland. The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS), based in Edinburgh, was founded in 1923 to preserve this joyful social dance tradition. Since then Scottish Country Dancing has spread all over the world.

Unlike Highland dances, which are usually solo performances accompanied by bagpipes, Country dances are danced with partners in sets of two or more couples doing an exciting variety of formations. The music, performed live at parties and some classes, is provided by a fiddle and piano, or by a whole band. Dance tempos vary from lively jigs, hornpipes and reels, to the elegant, slower strathspeys.

STARTING WED. SEPT. 8
WEDNESDAYS: 11:00 am
MONDAYS: 4:00 pm (YOUTH/Homeschooler beginners)

Monroe Hall, 1400 West College Ave., Santa Rosa (just West of G & G Market)
Pay each class session Make checks payable to: RSCDS – SF – Santa Rosa
(Royal Scottish Country Dance Society San Francisco Branch – Santa Rosa Class)

1 person: $7/class
2 people: $10/class
3 or more people: $15/class (that means the 4th or more people dance free!)

No need to sign up or commit to every week, but it helps to come regularly in order to learn the dances!! AND, it's addicting! We've made it part of our family culture! You'll be dancing in your kitchen and practicing with your kids!!

Any questions, call or e-mail Jane Bailey at 793 7931 or baileyclan@earthlink.net

Clothing: Many girls wear skirts, but I wear modest pants (capris okay). Shorts for boys okay, but no sweats, and we like to avoid a "raggy" appearance. You'll get hot and sweaty, so dress (modestly) for that! Tennis shoes are fine or any comfortable non-marking sole. I dance in my Keens. Jazz or ballet shoes fine if your feet can handle it! Two of my boys bought used ghillies from Mr. Wallace's "used shoe" bag, so that's an option too. My other son wears tennis shoes.

MOMS: WE WANT YOU TOO! Dads too! (Yes, Bill dances when he can come!)

See you on the floor!! Spread the word!

2) Cello
Looking for a cello teacher? Anne-Marie Fassler is accepting new students to her Santa Rosa cello studio this fall. For more information, visit her website at: http://amcello.wordpress.com/ or email her at: am.fassler@gmail.com or call 707-545-6321.

"Anne-Marie is a Christian & a wonderful cellist who has a couple of students and enjoys teaching. She and her husband attend my church." -Daphne Cann

3) Fencing
Jim Liebich, Moniteur at En Guarde Fencing in Santa Rosa, is graciously and generously opening up a special time slot and pricing to provide fencing instruction for homeschoolers - YOU!!!

Fencing is SO FUN! Great for the body AND mind! And of course, it's the perfect supplement for all you history buffs, romantics, weapons addicts, and those of you looking for the soccer mom/karate kid alternative! And the kids look so cool in their gear!!!

This class is open to kids ages 7 - 18 yrs. Girls are GREAT at fencing, by the way!

Session is from Sept - May.

Class is Thursdays 1:00 - 2:00 pm CLASS BEGINS SEPT. 9th

Location: 917 Piner Rd. Ste. D

All equipment necessary is included. More details on what to wear etc. when you sign up!

Cost: $7/child per class

Payments are made monthly IN ADVANCE (on the last class of each month in advance for the following month).

Jim will determine how many classes will be held for each particular month (scheduling around holidays or adding a 5th class for the longer months) and let us know how much we owe for the next month.

If you miss a class, it can be made up at any of his other class offerings (age appropriate) during the week at his studio or other locations TBA.

SPECIAL NOTE: In return for Jim's low cost for the classes, he has asked for assistance at the club i.e. cleaning, polishing etc. I have GUARANTEED him that he would have lots of help! I don't know if that will be just during classtime, or if additional time will be needed.

Please reply to Jane Bailey (baileyclan@earthlink.net) regarding your interest and any questions you may have.

SIGN-UPS: Here's how to sign up:
Please give me the NAME and AGE of the children you are signing up, as well as your FULL NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE and E-MAIL ADDRESS so I can give Jim the info and we can finalize the sign-up procedures!!

Also please remember that Jim needs to keep a minimum of 6 students for this to work out! More is better!

THANK YOU JIM! To the duel!

: )) Jane Bailey 793-7931
Phil. 2:2

4) Western Civilization by Marcia Brimm
Community of Grace will be hosting Marcia Brim for 3 days of workshops on Western Civilization and Christian Worldview at Redwood Covenant Church on September 7-9th. Mark the dates and registration information will follow shortly. Brimwoodpress.com

5) Art
Maria Crane's 10-week fall art class will be Tuesday, September 14th through November 23rd, at her home, 914 Cherry St., Santa Rosa, CA 95404. Classes will be from 3:15-4:15 and the cost is $10 per class/ $100 for the session. Class size is limited. To register, contact Maria at smcrane@sbcglobal.net or call 525-0944

6) Shakespeare Writing
COG is hosting a Shakespeare writing class for kids ages 14 years and up (from a Christian prespective) on Mondays from 10-12 pm, taught by Gail Otteson. The cost is $100 for the whole year. What a deal! To register, contact Maria Crane at smcrane@sbcglobal.net. For more information you can contact the instructor, Gail, at gmeredit@sonic.net or 838-6410.

Gameshow Casting Homeschoolers
Hi,
My name is James Karhu and I'm a Casting Producer with Hasbro's new game show "Family Game Night." We are currently looking for HOMESCHOOLING FAMILIES to appear on the show--meaning families with at least one child who is homeschooled.

I'd like to invite kids and families within your organizations to come audition with me at Paramount Pictures in Hollywood. If chosen, families will have the opportunity to play life sized games inspired by popular Hasbro titles (Connect 4, Sorry, Monopoly, etc.) for cash, prizes, and/or dream family vacations! Each family must have two parents and at least two kids ages 8-15 and live within or near the Los Angeles area. The first step is to book your audition here:

http://game.youcanbook.me

Our address is:

Paramount Pictures - Lombard Building (1st floor)
5555 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038

In order to audition, you must show up with:

*Two parents (Parents MUST be the legal guardians of their children. If in doubt, e-mail us first)
*Two kids ages 8-15 (REAL, verifiable ages)

*The original birth certificates of each child
*A completed application for each family member (if possible
)
Please print out and have each of the 4 family members complete an application (either a parents or kids application):

http://www.jameskarhu.com/parents.pdf
http://www.jameskarhu.com/kids.pdf

If you are unable to print the applications, we will have extras at our office.

Please wear comfortable tennis shoes as we may have you play some of the games from the show. If you aren't able to make any of the available auditions or have any questions please e-mail me jameskarhu@gmail.com

James Karhu
Casting Producer
"Family Game Night"
http://www.jameskarhu.com

P.S. We have numerous episodes to film this summer. Do you know any families that want to audition? Feel free to share this e-mail with them, or point them to http://www.jameskarhu.com for more information about the show and instructions on how to formally submit.

Mom Looking for Recommendations
My two sons are interested in martial arts classes as well as soccer. We are completely unfamiliar with classes offered, hopefully, to homeschoolers in our general area of Southwest Santa Rosa. If you have worked with instructors that offer daytime classes for martial arts or who you think might be interested in offering a class or just any recommendations at all, we would sure appreciate it!! 528-1124 or baileya2@sbcglobal.net. Thank you, thank you, thank you :-)
Alice Bailey

For Sale
We did a kitchen facelift this summer and I have a Kenmore gas 30 inch white and black range in good condition for sale-$300 and a Kirkland, stainless steel side by side 36 inch refrigerator with an front water/ice-maker for $400. $650 for both. Please call Maria Crane at 525-0944.

*** 2nd Annual Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Grove ***
A tree to represent Sonoma County homeschoolers has been reserved by Li Galo. There is a $5 suggested donation per family that wishes to participate since an entrance fee is required. There is a limited amount of available trees. Anyone who is not able to afford the suggested donation may be able to receive a fee-waiver through a sponsorship. Tree decorating will be on Sunday, November 28th at 2pm. Tree lighting will be on December 2nd. This year there will be snow on the Grove! Interested persons please contact Li by September 15th at: hikingwithjava@netzero.net.

Books for Sale
Sandy Cavaliere
dscavaliere@sbcglobal.net
707-571-8583

Book List

Hamlet Shakespeare .50
Martin Luther – heroes of the Faith .50
The Hiding Place – Corrie Ten Boom .50
Foxes Book of Martyrs .50
Know Why You Believe - Paul Little .25
The Grapes of Wrath – John Steinbeck 1.00
Cliff Notes for Grapes of wrath .00
Cliff Notes for Macbeth .00
Our Town – Thornton Wilder .50
The Illustrated Book of Trees 1.00
Horses – Eyewitness Handbooks 2.00
Astronomy and the Bible – Donald De Young 1.00
Morning Star of the Reformation – Andy Thomson .50
Romance God’s Way – Eric and Leslie Ludy .50
His perfect Faithfulness – Eric and Leslie Ludy .50
Honey for a Teen’s Heart – Gladys Hunt & Barbara Hampton 2.00
Martin Luther – May MeNeer .50
The Science Water Book – Neil Ardley .50
Astronomy – Usborne Understanding Science 1.00
Plants – Martin Walters 1.00
The World of Columbus and Sons – Genevieve Foster 2.00
Choosing Your Career, The Christian’s Decision Manual – Martin Clark .50
Bob Jones World History 10th Grade w/TE 5.00
History of US From Colonies to Country – Joy Hakim 1.00
Design A Study – Science – Kathryn Stout 1.00
Design A Study – History – Kathryn Stout 1.00
Design A Study – Critical Conditioning – Kathryn Stout 1.00
Design A Study –Comprehensive Composition – Kathryn Stout 1.00
Charlotte’s Web w/reproducible activity book .75
Bob Jones First Grade reader w/TE 1.50
Bob Jones Fourth Grade Reader w/TE 1.50
Book Jones Sixth Grade Science w/TE 1.00
Our Body and Science .50
Friends of God – Bible Classics by Rose Weiner 2.00

Free Matinees at Cinnabar Theatre!
These matinees are filling up fast! Sign up soon.

We are kicking off next seasons FREE MATINEE program with Ella; The American Dream. A show written and performed by the amazing San Francisco Jazz singer Kim Nalley. This show is about the early years of one of our great American Jazz Singer's Ella Fitzgerald. This will appeal to 3rd grade through High School and we anticipate the matinee to be full. Please call today to reserve space for your class (707) 763-8920, ask for Kate or Juliet.

TheaterAlive! Matinee Program 2010/11

WHAT IS TheaterAlive!?

It’s Cinnabar Theater’s School Matinee Program that offers students a place to “experience art.” Our Petaluma schools have repeatedly expressed a keen interest in attending a matinee at Cinnabar if it were scheduled during school hours. Cinnabar wants to make these matinees accessible to school groups to experience both theater and opera.

Many young people have a proclivity to perform that is not adequately supported in the public schools. Although we do offer extensive after-school training, attending a performance exposes them to the magic and power of live theater. Cinnabar is excited to be offering one special matinee per production for school field trips, totaling 6 performances. Plays are accessible in Cinnabar’s intimate 99-seat theater and we believe that being away from the schools helps them focus on the story and the performance.

2010/11 MATINEE DATES AVAILABLE:

Ella: The American Dream September 8, 2010, Performance: 12pm - suitable for ages 3rd grade and up

American Idol has nothing on Ella Fitzgerald’s rags to riches story: the Apollo audiences were worse than a thousand Simon Cowells and Ella was homeless, a bedraggled vagrant who danced in the streets for meager handouts. How did a homeless New York street dancer become America’s First Lady of Song? Set in 1930’s Harlem, Ella: the American Dream features the swinging music of Ella Fitzgerald, finger popping dance reminiscent of the Cotton Club and cameos by Duke, Billie, Frankie Manning and more.

Woody Guthrie's: American Song January 13, 2011, Performance: 11:30a - suitable for ages 3rd grade and up

Legendary folk singer Woody Guthrie wrote songs about hard times - the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, high unemployment, and war. But he also sang about the joy of being alive and being an American. This stirring musical follows Guthrie as he rambles coast to coast from California to the New York Islands, and features over two dozen of his most famous songs, including "Bound for Glory" and "This Land Is Your Land."

Travels With My Aunt October 7, 2010, Performance: 11:30a - suitable for Jr High and up

"Travels With My Aunt" is the theatrical distillation of a 1969 novel by Graham Greene about a retired bank manager named Henry Pulling, "a rather static character," as he says of himself, so bound to habit that the death and funeral of his mother offer a break in routine that he finds himself "agreeably excited" by.

Dracula/The Medium November 11, 2010, Performance: 11:30a - suitable for Jr High and up

Come join Cinnabar as we explore our scarier side. Set around Halloween, we will offer a one-act about Dracula and a "one-act" Opera. The Medium is this spooky opera written by Gian Carlo Menotti. He was inspired to write and compose The Medium after attending a séance in the small town in Austria. It's a blend of murder and the supernatural. The Medium premiered in New York in 1946.

Ernest in Love April 7, 2011, Performance: 11:30a - suitable for ages 3rd grade and up

Based on the "comedy of manners" play by Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Ernest this is the musical adaptation. In 2010, an Off Broadway revival of Earnest in Love was presented by the Irish Repertory Theatre.

Enchanted April June 9, 2011, Performance: 11:30a - suitable for Jr High and up

Four Englishwomen break free of their rain-drenched sorrows and oppression to delight in a month at a rented Italian castle, seeking the promise of better times and sunnier outlooks. Barber casts a warm, relaxed spell, guaranteed to bolster even the most sagging spirits. His superior character insight, poignancy and high comedy will keep audiences in thrall to the last moment! This is a superior “feel good” play that doesn’t manipulate or underestimate its audience. Those looking for surprises, redemption and, yes, “enchantment” couldn’t ask for better.

OUR GOAL

We want to expose over 700 children this season, many of whom may not be exposed to opera or theater without this opportunity to “experience art” not just talk about it, but to be where the magic happens. Studies have shown, children exposed to the arts are better students and become art lovers as adults.

STUDY GUIDES AVAILABLE:

Along with the performance, Cinnabar will provide study guides and offer a post performance discussion with the students, offering the children the opportunity to meet and talk to the performers and discuss what they’ve seen in a meaningful manner.

WE STILL NEED FUNDING:

To make this program happen we need Corporate and Foundation Funding. Please call (707) 763-8920 and speak with Juliet Pokorny the Development Director

ARE YOU A SCHOOL THAT’S INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING?

If you are a teacher or principal and you would like to participate in this program, please call (707) 763-8920 and speak with Kate Magill the Education Director or Juliet Pokorny, Development Director.

SPONSORS
Clay Foundation-West
We wish to thank Target for their sponsorship of the TheaterAlive! Program

Juliet Pokorny
Development Director
Cinnabar Theater
3333 Petaluma Blvd. N.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-8920 x109
www.cinnabartheater.org

Announcing Our 37th Season! Professional Season:
Always...Patsy Cline; On the Verge; La Boheme; Ella: The American Dream; Solo Mio Festival; Is He Dead?; Emmeline

Young Repertory Season:
The Winter Rose; The Crucible; The Gondoliers; A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Special Events:
Petaluma Summer Music Festival; Cinnabar Choral Ensembles; Comedy Galore

Homeschool Family Yard Sale This Weekend
We are having a yard sale on sat. and sun. the 28th and 29th. There is homeschool stuff from .25 cents to $10. , as well as some furniture, and other "stuff". Our address is 2446 San Pablo Court. in Santa Rosa.
Thanks, Tamara

Correction:
hikingwithjava@netzero.net is the correct contact information for the following ad.
"My car is not yet sold so for any takers:
'90 Volvo Turbo Wagon $1300 or best. Runs very well! Contact Li at hikingwithjava@netzero.net"

Events and Field Trip of Interest
Hi friends and home educators,
I thought you may be interested in knowing about some upcoming events taking place at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds.

August 27-29, 2010 - MENSONA KENNEL CLUB ALL BREED DOG SHOW
Calling All Dog Lovers!
Here's your chance for a free day of fun for the entire family, seeing and learning about all types of dogs, from Chihuahuas to Great Danes and everything in between. The Mensona Kennel Club has been presenting dog shows since 1955 to educate the community about our canine friends and to raise funds for animal shelters, police K-9 units, books on dogs for school libraries, and much more. You'll also see lots of cool products for dogs, training opportunities and more.
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Carnival Lawn & Finley Hall (enter at Brookwood Gate)
Admission: FREE
Organization: Mensona Kennel Club
Phone: 707-938-8065
Website: www.MensonaKennelClub.com

September 11, 2010 - Segal's 5th Annual ATA Martial Arts Tournament
ATA Martial Arts Competition with over 500 competitors.
Hours: 8am-7pm
Location: Grace Pavilion
Admission: $5 Spectator Fee
Organization: Segal's Black Belt Academy, Inc.
Phone: 707-568-0101
Website: www.segalsata.com

September 17, 18, 19, 2010 - Friday through Sunday - SONOMA COUNTY FALL HOME SHOW & REDWOOD EMPIRE TRAIN SHOW
Hours: Fri: 1pm to 8pm, Sat: 10am to 7pm, Sun: 10am to 6pm
Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds, numerous locations
Admission: $7.00 General, Seniors (60+) $4. Friday Only, Under 12 Free
Organization: SC Shows
Contact: Sonja Spangnolo
Phone: 877-794-4710
Website: www.scshows.com

September 17-19, 2010 - Martha Josey Barrel Racing Clinic
2 1/2 day barrel racing & horsemanship clinic: -How to practice perfect -Lots of horsemanship -Pole bending -How to select correct bit & equipment
Hours: Fri: Starts at 4pm / Sat: 8am-5pm / Sun: 8am-4pm
Location: Lyttle Cow Palace
Admission: Free
Organization: Josey Enterprises
Phone: 707-579-6297
Website: www.barrelracers.com

September 25, 2010 - WSEDTA Championship Drill Team Competition
Championship mounted drill team competition.
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
Location: Chris Beck Arena
Admission: Free
Organization: Western States Equestrian Drill Team Association
Phone: 925-846-6360
Website: www.wsedta.org

Field Trip
I’ve arranged for a private group field trip tour for the Bird Rescue Center on Thursday, September 23rd at 11:00 am. There is a cost involved that the homestudy program will help cover but they also told me if families make donations to items on their wish list that it would also count toward the overall group donation they expect. Otherwise they should plan on donating $3.00 per person. Listed below are items on their wish list. Please have people call me at (707) 291-1281 to reserve by September 17th.
Best regards, Brent Thomas

Wish List

• Incubator/brooder
• Kennel pads – K&H Pet Products Lectro-Kennel Heated Pad – large, 22-1/2" x 28-1/2" www.khpet.com
• Plastic file storage boxes – to store 5” x 9” cards
• Hanging file folders
• Manila file folders – 3-position with attached fasteners
• Viva brand paper towels – white, no design
• Movers boxes – heavy-duty cardboard 2 ft x 2 ft x 2 ft or 18" x 18" x 18"
• Bleach – no Clorox Ultra, it contains lye
• Pea gravel – any amount
• Door mats – non-slip with rubber borders
• Commercial dish washer