Monday, October 25, 2010

Sizzling Science 2010


Sizzling Science 2010 begins at 4pm on Friday, November 5th in the science quad grass area between the science and technology buildings of Gulf Coast Community College and will continue until 7pm.

The event is 100% FREE. Kids of ALL ages will be able to dissect various specimens, touch different marine organisms, and watch a chemistry magic show, just to name a few. Come be a part of the FUN and discover just how exciting science is.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

“Blue Moon” Rises Over CityArts Cooperative

“Blue Moon” Rises Over CityArts Cooperative In October

CityArts Cooperative Gallery Members have been humming “Blue Moon” as they get ready to host their first gallery opening in their new location on 318 Luverne Avenue in Downtown Panama City. “Blue Moon”, an artistic envisioning of all things lunar and blue, will open on Friday, October 1, 2010 and close Sunday, October 31, 2010. Locally created watercolor, acrylic, and oil paintings as well as jewelry, pottery and photography will transport visitors into a “Blue Moon” rhapsody. A Meet the Artists Reception and extended gallery hours until 8pm on Saturday, October 16, 2010 will coincide with the CityArts “Once In A Blue Moon Block Party”.
The Meet the Artists Reception will include a special selection of music to capture the ambiance of the theme, light moon snacks, refreshments and the chance to ask the artists about their work and techniques.
CityArts Gallery Members and Directors are a diverse group of artists who offer locally inspired fine art and fine crafts. Exhibiting Directors and Members include Janice Adams, Michelle Alford, Kat Benford, Jan Bennicoff, James Cross, Wynne Dawson, Mimi Eichholz, Lew Griffin, Amatulla Hasan, Caleb McKnight, Heather Parker, and Diana Pritchard. Gallery Members staff and operate the Gallery Thursday through Sunday from 11am until 6pm.
To find out more about the CityArts Gallery Members visit the CityArts website at www.cityartscooperative.com or visit on FaceBook under CityArts Cooperative. Please contact Roxanne Lourcey or Margaret Webster at CityArts directly at 850-769-0608.

Monday, September 20, 2010

Usborne Book Fair

Covenant Christian School’s
Usborne Book Fair!

September 21st – 24th
8:30 am-2:30 pm
Family Night- Sept 23rd 5:30 pm-8:30pm
Location: Fellowship Hall
There will be a wide range of books to choose from. In order to provide a large range of books, this will be an ORDER ONLY book fair!

The students will visit the Usborne Book Fair and bring home a WISH LIST of their favorites. Parents, you may use this as an ORDER FORM and send payment in the following day, or visit the Book Fair and shop in person. 50% of money spent will be awarded to Covenant Christian School in the form of library bound books for the library and classrooms! All books will be ordered and delivered within 3 weeks.

You can also shop online at www.thelittlebookshelf.com and click on the “Covenant Christian School” E-fair link. Choose to have the books shipped to Covenant Christian for FREE shipping! NOTE: Parents choose carefully from the website as these books are from a secular publisher.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Book-It!

Pizza Hut's Book-It! Program is still accepting enrollment. Find out more information at the website.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Classical Conversations Open House


Classical Conversations of Panama City invites you to attend an Open House to see our campus in action. Our campus will be open for visitors September 9, 2010.

Please join us to observe our classes and classically trained tutors. Our Foundations classes, which are for K4-6th grade, begin at 9:00 am with a general greeting and break for classes at 9:15 through 12:00. During our morning class time we learn & review information from English Grammar, Geography, History, Latin, Science and Math and an entire history timeline from a Biblical perspective. Enjoy watching the class presentations, hands-on science experiments, and Fine Arts sessions of our Foundations programs.

Hear/observe our Essentials class in the afternoon 1:00-3:00; this is where 3rd through 6th graders participate in a grammar and writing program.

Pack a lunch and stay to hear veteran and new homeschooling moms share how CC has been a blessing to them and their children, in their family's homeschool journey.

Challenge A and B classes, which are for 7th-9th graders, run from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm with an hour break for lunch. Challenge classes are an active environment for students to practice the skills of learning in math, geography, logic, Latin, composition/literature, science and current events among others.

The Open House opportunity is for observation and to witness CC in action. Your children are welcome.
Join us to see how CC can help you provide quality, classical, Christian education for your family!
Reservations are required and space is limited, so contact me to let me know if you would like to come!

Shonda Bush
ccpcmom@gmail.com
www.ccpcfl.com

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Christian Music on the Beach

The best beach to see a live concert - period. Panama City Beach offers every kind of fun imaginable, while you can surround yourself with emerald waters, white sand beaches, temperate weather and have the time of your life!

So it's no wonder that Panama City Beach can bring you a one of a kind music festival featuring some of the top Christian artists. All artists, same place and same weekend. It's FREE for all visitors and residents!! August 20-22, 2010. Panama City Beach concerts are unforgettable, so don't miss out!

Visit the Panama City Beach Website for details.

Homeschooler's Karate Class

Dear Homeschooling Families,
There were a few of you who were interested in a karate program at The Karate Training Center. Marty Martin, owner and instructor, has come up with some details that will solidify if we have enough interest. If you are interested, email me at ritsfam@earthlink.net. by August 18th. Once I tally the numbers of interested students, I will email the families that contact me and let them know if the class will happen or not.
The details from Marty Martin are as follows:
-Probably a Monday/Wednesday class, maybe 3:15 to 4:15
- I would like at least 12-15 kids in the class
-Thinking of common basic skills with dividing the group up for self defense techniques.
-Cost would be $60 dollars per month for a single and $95 dollars for a family
-Ages 6 to 12/13

Thank You,
Kelley Rits

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Preschool Ballet Camps


END OF SUMMER BLUES?? NOT SO FAST!!!!
The fun isn’t over yet!
Join us for preschool tumbling camp!!
(Both boys and girls preschool aged to completed kindergarten
are welcomed!)
Wednesday and Thursday
July 28th and 29th
9-11am
$28

Ballet camps
#1-Ages completed kindergarten to completed 3rd grades will be held Wednesday July 28th and Thursday July 29th
from 1-3pm $28
#2 Preschool Ballet Princess camp will be held Monday and Tuesday August 2nd and 3rd from 10:00 a.m.-noon $28
To receive a more detailed email and to register please email Katie at littlelambsballet@hotmail.com
774-9312

Monday, July 19, 2010

Homeschool Open House

Fellowship of Christian Teaching Homes (FCTH) would like to extend an invitation to:

What: Homeschool Open House
When: Monday, August 9, 2010, from 6 to 9 pm
Where: Grace Presbyterian Church, 1415 Airport Rd, Panama City, FL 32405
Details: We will feature a Discussion Panel of veteran homeschoolers who will discuss how to teach with the demands of little ones , teaching to multiple grades, how to prevent and deal with burn out, record keeping, and how to balance school and home.

All are welcome, we hope to see you there! Send questions to event_coordinator@fcthpc.com

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Classical Conversations Challenge Chat


Classical Conversations invites you to come hear an informal chat on how our program and methods are helping families educate their children to walk with God and think like a Christian. Experienced home schooling parents will explain how to incorporate the tools of learning so students (and their parents) can see God in all subjects integrated together. For example, writing is not a separate subject, but a means to learn a subject. Knowledge of basic concepts is a means to understand the workings of a subject in the process of becoming wise in the thorough grasp and mastery of the subject.

You will hear an explanation of Classical Conversations' programs for middle and high school. We will cover who will most benefit from this form of home schooling and who may not. Advanced and struggling learners have seen success in Classical Conversations. Questions will be addressed, also. This will be mostly geared for those with students in these grades, but others may also attend. An RSVP is preferred, but not required. Invite your friends.

Classical Conversations exists to provide training, community, and accountability to assist home schooling families in their endeavor to raise a generation to "Know God and Make Him Known."

"Through wisdom a house is built, through understanding it is established, by knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures." Proverbs 24:3-4

Childcare not provided, but your children are welcome to come along and play nearby.

Friday, July 23rd
10:00-11:30 AM
817 Balboa Ave. Home of Evelyn Barr


RSVP: Helen Holmes hholmes40@aol.com 785-9099 OR
Evelyn Barr bunchofbarrs@comcast.net, 784-4454

Homeschooler's Karate Class

Dear Fellow Homeschoolers,

Marty Martin, 8th Degree Blackbelt in American Kenpo Karate, is willing to offer afternoon classes to homeschoolers if there is enough interest. His website is karatetrainingcenter.com.

We have been with the Karate Training Center for 2 years now. Mr. Martin offers VERY reasonable family packages, (this pricing includes his kickboxing classes which my husband and I attend while our kids take karate classes) as well as individual pricing …..I don’t know if kickboxing will be offered in the afternoons, but again, if there is enough interest, he might be able to offer the kickboxing as well.

We have enjoyed the classes because of his reasonable pricing, the timeliness of the classes, respect for authority is both taught and demanded, and there is NO Eastern religious thought incorporated.

If you are interested, please email me at ritsfam@earthlink.net and put Karate in the subject line.

Thank You,
Mike and Kelley Rits

Monday, July 12, 2010

Broadway Musical Godspell, Jr.

presented by Summer Stock Theatre Camp
directed by Bruce Taws

This is a shorter version of the full-length famous Broadway musical Godspell which tells the story of Jesus through the setting of the sixties. It features well-known songs such as "Day by Day", "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord", "We Beseech Thee", and "All for the Best". This musical is appropriate for all ages and has been edited for appropriate language and content. Furthermore, it retells many of the parables of Jesus, as well as his death and resurrection: His true purpose for coming to us.

Director's Note: As a Christian, I can vouch for this show's integrity and its ability to touch lives even forty years after its debut. If anyone has concerns or questions about its message or theology, feel free to contact the director at 532-3369 or email summerstockpc@yahoo.com


"Godspell, Jr." (teenage performers)
Friday & Saturday, July 30 & 31 @ 7:00 p.m. -- Tickets: $10 Adults, $5 Students (Call 532-3369 for special group discounts.)

Special Kids Matinee (all homeschoolers are welcome)
Friday, July 30 @ 9:30 a.m. -- Tickets $3.00 each, Adults or Students (Free chaperone ticket with every 10 students if bringing a group.)

Helen Blackburn Auditorium
Arnold High School
550 Alf Coleman Road (off Back Beach Road)
Panama City Beach

Tickets are available 30 minutes before each show. All seats $10 / $5 for evening shows; all seats $3.00 for Special Kids Matinee on Friday mornings. Please pay at the door. Toddlers are free.

Advance tickets for $5.00 (all seats) are now available from me or any of the performers in the show.

The show will last approximately 2 hours.

Several of our talented homeschoolers are involved in this production, and they will thoroughly enjoy performing for you!
Elizabeth Johnson, Elisse and Taylor Lathery, and Rebecca Woodrum.

For more information, contact Lynn Woodrum: riley.and.lynn@knology.net or 872-8522

Disney's Musical Aladdin, Jr.


presented by Summer Stock Theatre Camp
directed by Bruce Taws

Adapted from the Disney movie with all the great songs!
"A Whole New World, "Friend Like Me", "Prince Ali", "One Jump Ahead", and more!

"Aladdin, Jr." (younger students)
Friday & Saturday, July 23 & 24 @ 7:00 p.m. -- Tickets: $10 Adults, $5 Students (Call 532-3369 for special group discounts.)

Special Kids Matinee (all homeschoolers are welcome)
Friday, July 23 @ 9:30 a.m. -- Tickets $3.00 each, Adults or Students (Free chaperone ticket with every 10 students if bringing a group.)

Helen Blackburn Auditorium
Arnold High School
550 Alf Coleman Road (off Back Beach Road)
Panama City Beach

Tickets are available 30 minutes before each show. All seats $10 / $5 for evening shows; all seats $3.00 for Special Kids Matinee on Friday mornings. Please pay at the door. Toddlers are free.

Advance tickets for $5.00 (all seats) are now available from me or any of the performers in the show.

The show will last approximately 1-1/2 hours.

Several of our talented homeschoolers are involved in this production, and they will thoroughly enjoy performing for you!
Allie Rittman (Guard), Jared Sellick (Jafar), Connor Woodrum (Genie).

For more information, contact Lynn Woodrum: riley.and.lynn@knology.net or 872-8522

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

The Bay County Christian Youth Choir Performance

The Bay County Christian Youth Choir along with the award winning composer and recording artist Eric Schrotenboer, will be at

First Presbyterian Church in downtown Panama City Homecoming Concert June 18, Friday evening at 7:00pm.

The Bay County Christian Youth Choir is a non-denominational independent youth choir, and its 31 singers come from over 12 different churches in Bay County representing many different denominations. Every year the Youth Choir goes on tour, and this year the tour will be a “Texas Tour” with seven concerts in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, Louisiana and Dallas, San Angelo, San Antonia and Kingsville, Texas. The choir is made up of students 8th through 12th grade with two alumni college members serving as singers and chaperones. The choir practices once a week and performs in local churches and other places in the community.

For its “Unity Tour” program, the choir will be focusing on biblical teachings about the Church. The Tour theme will be amplified through narratives and Bible verses that tie the songs together showing the unity all Christians have in Christ. The theme verses are Ephesians 4:1-6, and the representative songs include a variety of styles: Classical: Cantate Domino (Giuseppe Pitoni); If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments (Thomas Tallis); Hymns: The Church Is One Foundation; Brethren, We Have Met to Worship; Down To The River To Pray; Contemporary: Upon This Rock (Pepper Choplin); Holy Is His Name (John Michael Talbot); To Live Is Christ (Kate Wray); Revelation Song (Jennie Lee Riddle); How Great Is Your Love (Nick Robertson and Dave Clark)

Eric Schrotenboer will be featured at the concert, and he has released 6 solo piano albums, owns his own music production business (“ReCreation Studios) and is an experienced worship leader. His music has been featured in more than 40 films and commercials, including Focus on the Family’s “That the World May Know”, a teaching series shot on location throughout the middle east comprising over 30 half hour episodes; AIG’s, The Creation Museum, for which Eric produced and scored nearly all of the music for the museum’s 54 short films, and the hour-long sailing documentary, American Sailors, which aired on WGN America across the nation last summer. Other ministries that Eric has had the privilege to compose music for are Compassion International, Voice of the Martyrs, Campus Crusade, International Bible Society and Zondervan Publishing.

You can visit the Youth Choir’s web site at www.baycountychristianyouthchoir.com and listen to Eric at his web site at www.ericschrotenboer.com .

Monday, June 14, 2010

Bass Pro Shops Summer Activities


Bass Pro Shops in Destin, FL is offering Free Summer Camp Workshops every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday June 5- July 11 2010. Some of the workshops they are giving are fishing basics, archery, pet safety, camping basics and much more. Visit their website at www.basspro.com for more information.

Ballet Scholarships

The Willis Conservatory of Classical Ballet still has scholarships available to all area children for both their summer school beginning this Monday, June 14th and also for their Student Workshop that begins July 8th.

Inquire at CCBallet@knology.net for details.

Paul Aarnio
President of The Willis Conservatory of Classical Ballet
The Willis Ballet, 7702 McElvey Rd., Panama City Beach, FL 32408
www.willisballet.com

Monday, May 31, 2010

Kids' Fishing Clinic

The annual Kids' Fishing Clinic sponsered by The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the Florida Foundation for Responsible Angling, Half Hitch Tackle and the Sport Fish Restoration Program will be Saturday, June 5, 2010 at the Panama City Marina in Downtown Panama City. Registration begins at 9 am and closes at 12pm and is free.

This event will enable young people to learn the basics of environmental stewardship, fishing ethics, angling skills and safety. In addition, environmental displays will provide participants with a unique chance to experience Florida’s marine life firsthand.

Friday, May 21, 2010

Art Camp at the Kirksey’s

Leanne Kirksey, Art Instructor
1515 Blue Grass Lane
Lynn Haven
Leannekirksey@comcast.net
(850) 271-4154

Summer 2010
$15 per session
Students may attend any, one, or all of the sessions.
To reserve your spot, email or call with name of student, age and session you would like to attend.

Tuesdays
9-11 a.m. -All ages
*Some projects may be challenging for 5 and under. Parents are welcome to stay and help.

1-3 p.m. -5th grade and up
*We will do the same project as the morning session.

Wednesdays
Drawing Class
9-11 a.m. -For intermediate to advanced art students. All ages are welcome.

For the month of May
:
25th- Magazine Mosaics

For the month of June:
1 Poor Mans Guilding
8 Acrylic Mixed Media Painting
15 Drywall Carving
16 Drawing Class: Everything is a Shape
22 Watercolor Lily pads
23 Drawing Class Creative Perspective
29 Masking Tape Masterpiece
30 Drawing Class Pencil Techniques

For the month of July:
6 Dot to Dot Seurat
7 Drawing Class : Shadows and shading
13 Tissue Paper Painting
14 Drawing Class: Colored pencil technique
20 Acrylic painting
21 Drawing Class: Shading with Color
27 Van Gogh Oil Pastel
28 Drawing Class: Swan in Charcoal

For the month of August:
3 Clay Head Sculpture
4 Drawing Class: Grid reproduction drawing

Classical Conversations Mock Open House

Our classes are over for the summer, but you can still get a sneak peek into a day at Classical Conversations of Panama City!

Join us for a fun evening of interaction and demonstration as we highlight our Foundations, Essentials, and Challenge programs.

Date: Thursday, May 27
Time: 6:00- 8:00PM
Location: Heritage Bible Church on State Avenue

Just a few things we will be covering Thursday night:
  • Learn why, what and how we memorize in Foundations
  • Observe a condensed grammar class
  • Have a brief writing lesson using IEW principles
  • Inspect the handiwork of a few of our Challenge students as they feature geography and science.

Learn how a Classical Conversations community can help equip, encourage, and support parents in their homeschooling endeavors.

Contact Shonda Bush at ccpcmom@gmail.com with any questions.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Job Opportunity

Janice and Nathan Brooks are a local homeschooling family here in Bay County. Here is an email I received from Janice regarding a wonderful job opportunity.

My husband is the owner of SouthernCat. He picked up a large contract today to do environmental cleaning in Pensacola. He is in need of workers. The job would last approximately 1-6 months and the pay is approximately $800.00 per week, all food and lodging would be paid in addition. If interested there will be a required 4 day environmental cleaning training here in Panama City next Monday through Thursday. The location and times TBA. Our company will pay for the cost of your training, but you will not be paid wages during the 4 day training. If interested please call me Janice Brooks @ 265-3123 or 867-4887. To enroll you in the training course, all paperwork and documentation will need to be completed by this Friday.

In this economy I know times are tough. This is a great opportunity to make some good money. We wanted to open it up to fellow homeschool families first.

REG’s Free Family Film Festival is Now Showing!

Regency Theaters has planned a fun-filled summer of select movies for kids and parents. Regal has proudly offered this free summer fun since 1991. Oh, did we mention that it’s FREE!
Selected G or PG movies start at 10:00am every Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival. Tickets and seating are first-come, first-served and are limited to theatre capacity.
The Free Family Film Festival is safe, lots of fun and a great way for kids to spend a weekday morning in the summer. Tickets for our 2010 Free Family Film Festival are exclusively available at select theatres’ box office on the day of the show.

Regency Stadium 11
1515 W. 23rd St.
Panama City ,FL 32406
850-763-4023

06/15/2010-06/16/2010 Kit Kittredge: American Girl (G)
Hotel For Dogs (PG)
06/22/2010-06/23/2010 ARCTIC TALE (G)
Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG)
06/29/2010-06/30/2010 Tale of Despereaux (G)
Alvin And The Chipmunks Squeakquel (PG)
07/06/2010-07/07/2010 Charlotte's Web (G)
Night At The Museum II (PG)
07/13/2010-07/14/2010 Wallace and Gromit (G)
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)
07/20/2010-07/21/2010 Polar Express (G)
Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs (PG)
07/27/2010-07/28/2010 Curious George (G)
Planet 51 (PG)
08/03/2010-08/04/2010 Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (G)
Imagine That (PG)
08/10/2010-08/11/2010 March Of The Penguins (G)
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG)

Friday, May 7, 2010

Destin 3 Day Practicum Registration is Open

Classical Conversations is now accepting registration for the Destin 3 Day Practicum. You can view a flyer that gives more information about this wonderful FREE opportunity to recharge yourself as a homeschool parent. I have attended a 3 day practicum each summer for the past 5 years and each year have come back with a ton of practical and helpful information, not to mention the encouragement and inspiration from other homeschooling parents. The Destin Practicum is only an hour away from us (I've traveled 6 hours to attend a practicum in the past!). The Orlando Practicum is finishing up today and they had over 500 in attendance! Don't miss this great chance to equip yourself to better teach your precious children!! To register, visit the Classical Conversations' website.

They also have available camps and care for your children. The cost of a camp is $33 and the nursery is $38. This covers the entire 3 days! These fill up quickly though!!! The Nursery and the Beginning Trigonometry Camp are already full. There is a waiting list for both of them, so contact Helen Holmes at Hholmes40@aol.com if you would like to add your child to the waiting list! You can register for these camps at the same time you register for the practicum. The camps are not drop off programs, a parent must be present at the practicum for children to attend. If you have any questions, feel free to email me, Shonda Bush, at ccpcmom@gmail.com.

Care & Camps Available:
0-2 years old: Nursery
3-5 years old: Play Camp includes crafts, art, science, snacks and fun!
6-8 years old: Geo/Draw Camp combines the fun of drawing with educational geography. This year's camp will focus on Europe and is sure to make learning enjoyable!
9-14 years old: Beginning Trigonometry. Yes your 9 year-old can learn the basics of this High School level course. Watch your student gain confidence as they learn the fundamentals of trig using the classical method of education. You will be amazed at what they can absorb and retain through this fun and educational camp.

Monday, May 3, 2010

Free Homeschool Guides

3 FREE GUIDES FOR HOMESCHOOLERS

Guide to:
Field Trip Sites and Family Vacations
Colleges and Career Schools
Educational Resources

Download your free copies at:

www.homeschoolersguides.com

Also on our website: Homeschool Calendar of Events

Art Exhibits, Events, and Classes

Exhibits
May 5 to May 30- Roland Hockett Exhibit at the Bay County Library, 898 West 11th St, Panama City. Opening Reception/Meet the Artist on May 11th, 6pm. M/T/W 9 to 8, Th/F/Sat 9 to 5, Sun 1 to 5

May 11 to June 11- Panama City Artists Art Exhibit at the Marina Civic Center, 8 Harrison Avenue, Downtown Panama City, (850) 763-4696. Mon-Fri 9 to 5, Sat 10 to 2

Ongoing- Art in Public Places: Art exhibits at 133 and 135 Harrison, in the Sherman Arcade on Harrison, and in the Bay County Government Center on 11th Street, Panama City. Art in Businesses- Art exhibit at the Lynn Haven Taco Bell on Hwy 77, Lynn Haven.

Through May 23- Panama City Artists 9th Annual Show and Sale at the Visual Arts Center, 19 East 4th Street. Free and open to the public. T/Th 10 to 8, W/F/S 10 to 5, Sun 1 to 5. All visitors encouraged to vote for their favorite piece in the show- voting closes Sat, May 22 at 5pm. Winner announced Sunday, May 23, 2;30pm.

Events
Tuesday, May 18, 6:30pm- Exhibit Tour at the Visual Arts Center. Meet the Artists and tour the 9th Annual Show and Sale on exhibit at the Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida. Free and Open to the Public. Visual Arts Center- 19 East 4th Street, Downtown Panama City. Panama City Artists: 850-769-0608, info@panamacityartists.net

Sunday, May 23rd, 2 to 4pm- Afternoon with the Artists at the Visual Arts Center. Public is invited to attend the Closing Reception of the 9th Annual Show and Sale. People's Choice Winner anounced at 2:30pm, free admission.


Classes

PCA Workshops- 2nd Saturday of each month, 9am to 12noon. Subject/Instructor varies. $30 non-members. 850-769-0608, info@panamacityartists.net

Oil Painting Classes- Thursday evenings, 6:30 to 9:00, at CityArts Cooperative (318 Luverne Ave., Downtown Panama City) Instructed by PCA member, Caleb McKnight. $35 a month. smalltimek@yahoo.com, 850-769-0608

Book Arts Classes- Wednesday afternoons at the Unreal Artists Gallery- theunrealartistsgallery@yahoo.com

Acrylic Painting Workshops- 2nd Saturday and 3rd Sunday of each month, 2:30 to 5:30, 16 x 20 canvas and all supplies provided. Instructed by Heather Parker, 850-249-9295, heather@painterparker.com, www.painterparker.com

Call to Artists

Call to Artists: This is a call to artists, dreamers, and creators who want to let their imaginations soar! Panama City Artists is looking for works of art from the whimsical to the serious, be it mythical creatures, flying machines, fairies, unipegs, and more—as long as it is “fantastical” and flies. Whether it takes flight in the air, outer space, or in “the beyond”—we want it to be a part of the “Flights of Fantasy” art exhibit in the Bay County Library on 11th Street from July 3rd until July 30th, 2010. “Meet the Artists” Reception TBA.
To exhibit, contact Tim Riley, trnco@knology.net or Helen Ballance, artdrama4life@yahoo.com

Call to Artists: Seeking Artists to participate in the 5th Annual Half Off Sale, Saturday, Sept 18th, 10 to 6. Hosted by Panama City Artists and CityArts Cooperative. No fee to set up, no commision on sales. Register early, space is limited. Heather Parker, 850-249-9295, heather@painterparker.com.

Visit Panama City Artists website.

Classical Conversations Information Meeting

You are cordially invited to an Information Meeting to discover an exciting method of Classical Education. Our communities offer a friendly, GOD-centered, Christian environment in which to facilitate strong academic learning and offer Classical curriculum from elementary thru high school.

Our Foundations, Essentials and Challenge programs will be presented to show you how CC under girds families in the use of the classical approach to education. Learn how the 'Lost Tools of Learning' will equip your 'students' in life-long learning skills via Classical Conversations.

We extend support/accountability/encouragement/fellowship! Come & see how we can lighten your burden by modeling great Christian attributes of education.

We will be meeting in the kitchen of The Rock during the Iowa Testing for homeschoolers.

Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Time: 9:15am - 11:15am
Location: The Rock, 2413 Harris Avenue

Monday, April 19, 2010

Homeschooling Through High School Workshop

Choosing to homeschool through High School doesn't have to be a daunting choice! Two local homeschool support groups, Fellowship of Christian Teaching Homes (FCTH) and The Homeschooler's Friend (THF) have joined together to offer a free Homeschooling Through High School workshop. Experienced parents will share knowledge to help those transitioning into the High School realm. Don't miss this opportunity to glean wisdom, advice, and ideas from these parents who have successfully graduated homeschooled students.

The Homeschooling Through High School workshop will be held on Monday, May 3rd from 6:30 – 8:30pm at Heritage Bible Church. (Heritage is located at 3880 State Ave, Panama City, FL 32405). Childcare will not be provided. This workshop is free and is open to anyone interested in homeschooling. Advanced registration is not required.

The workshop will cover:
· High School credit requirements
· Finding curriculum/help for advanced subjects
· Preparing a transcript
· Qualifying for scholarships (including Bright Futures)
· Florida University admissions
· College application requirements
· Dual enrollment at GCCC
· ROTC involvement and application to military academies
· SAT and ACT differences, importance, and preparations

Please direct any questions to: event_coordinator@fcthpc.com

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Teen Masquerade Ball

The Homeschooler's Friend is sponsering a Teen Masquerade Ball Saturday, May 1, 2010.

Saturday, May 1, 2010
6:00pm - 10:00pm

Axis Venue
2379 St Andrews Blvd Panama City, FL

Dance for all Homeschool tweens and teens grade 6 and up. Teens and tweens are welcome to bring a friend (or several) that is not homeschooled. Tickets are $10 each and will go on sale in late March. There will be food, fun, music, and friends. We will have a photographer there for pictures. The dress for this event is "Semiformal to Formal," but no plunging necklines or backless dresses please. This event will be chaperoned and the music will be clean ( along with Christian artists, we will play fun dance favorites like the Cupid Shuffle, Electric slide, etc). Parents are welcome to come and help out.

Used Curriculum Sale

As you wind down your year, mark your calendars now for the FCTH annual used curriculum sale – open to all homeschoolers!

Used Curriculum Sale
Thursday, May 20th 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

First Church of the Nazarene
3610 W. 17th Street, Panama City


Used curriculum sales are not only a great way to get rid of what you are not using any more and to get great deals on books and curriculum, but they are also a great opportunity to check things out and talk to others who have used them.

This used curriculum sale will be set up by family. Each family will have a table or half table to set up the books you would like to sell. Make sure each book is labeled with your name and the price. If you are not finished with a curriculum, but plan to sell it at the end of this school year, you may bring it and mark the date available. Also, be sure to bundle sets together. Remember to bring cash to pay for purchases as there will be many different sellers.

If you would like to reserve a table to sell your books/curriculum, please RSVP and advise if you need a whole table or half table, rectangle or round. This will help us know how to set-up and save a lot of time and effort. If you would like to help set up or are reserving a table, please plan to arrive at the church by 5:15 p.m.

Please RSVP to Melanie at godsgirlmelanie@gmail.com by Tuesday, May 18th.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Win an Elsie Dinsmore doll or a William Wallace sword!

HomeschoolWriters.com is sponsering a writing contest to encourage homeschoolers to write!

Who can enter the most writing contests this year? Enter more than any one else and you will be named Homeschool Writer of the Year, and win your choice of either an Elsie Dinsmore doll or the William Wallace Sword.

The goal is to help students see that winning a contest is not the important part-- it's entering the contest itself. That's where this competition comes in; we try to encourage the student to enter writing contests without getting discouraged that they didn't win each contest. We award recognition not for who won the most but for who entered the most. Our hope is that students will find entering contests fun, even if they don't win.

To learn more, please visit www.HomeschoolWriters.com.

Free American History DVDs for Homeschoolers

The History Channel is giving away free DVDs and educational supplies of their upcoming American History program (12 hours). It's supposed to be really good and will have lots of reenactments instead of just narration.

Homeschoolers can get in on the action! Here is the link to sign up for your free copy: classroom.history.com/america-dvd/event/form.

Iowa Test of Basic Skills


Iowa Test of Basic Skills (grades 1-12) Test with Helen Holmes at The Rock
Tuesday May 18 through Thursday May 20, 2010 See note below on high school dates.
Location: The Rock, 2413 N. Harris Ave. (a block behind IHOP on 23rd and Highway 231)
Tentative arrival time on Wednesday is 8:30 AM
Pick-up time is approximately 11 AM-12 Noon each day.
An email will be sent with final details.

The Iowa Test of Basic Skills (grades 1-8) and the Iowa Test of Educational Development (grades 9-11/12) will be given on May 18, 19, 20, 2010 at the Rock. Testing will be ONLY in the morning, with students to be picked up around 12 noon each of the 3 days. Any home school student is eligible to register.

!! Note this is a separate testing from Cathy Pascoe (Sue Alford) and ithinkers, which tests over 2 days elsewhere on different dates!!

This is accepted by the Bay District Schools and state of Florida as one option for your required annual evaluation. No scores will be sent to them, the scores will be sent to you. You will send in a form stating that your child has been tested.

Registration is now being accepted. Testing will be over a 3 day period only in the morning, allowing students to go home for lunch. A short break will be offered each morning. High school students will be tested over 2 days, May 18-19.

Registrations are being taken now till March 31st. I will order April 1st and cannot guarantee being able to take late registrations. Also, some grade levels may fill up.

Costs:
$43 per test if postmarked in January or February

$53 per test if postmarked in March

Send:
1--a check made out to Helen Holmes
2--a stamped (liberty bell preferred) self addressed business envelope (one envelope for up to 3 children; no 8 x 11 manilla envelopes!)
3--a 3 X 5 card with:
Child's Name AND GRADE
Parents' names and cell numbers, and email address for communication and updates.
Address
Home phone number
Reading ability: high or low or average.
Any environmental or testing needs you may be aware of.

Send registration to:
Helen Holmes
927 Huntingdon Rd.
Panama City, FL 32405

Questions may be answered by emailing Helen Holmes: hholmes40@aol.com or calling 785-9099.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Practical Homeschooling Part 2: Digging into Literature


Reading is one of the joys most home school parents want to pass onto their children. We read aloud. We teach reading. We listen to our dear ones read. That I would say is one of the greatest joys of the early years! But as they mature, the joys turn to discussions of the characters, setting, plot, themes, literary structure, biblical allusions, etc. Do you know how to find these things in the literature your children are reading. How do you find good literature? What are living books? What is twaddle? What are the questions to ask my child as we read together. Will this ruin the enjoyment of reading? Is reading different in non fiction than fiction?

All home school parents are invited to come have fun together and learn the answers to some of these questions. Bring your pencil as we will look into a favorite children's story to work out how much we can find by digging into it. You never knew how much treasure was in Peter Rabbit!

Monday, March 29 from 6:00-8:00pm at Heritage Bible Church.

No RSVP needed unless you need childcare. Email hholmes40@aol.com for reservations with ages and number of children.
FREE

Sponsored by Classical Conversations of Panama City.
Information about Classical Conversations programs will be available for participants to take home or questions can be asked in the Q & A session. Materials used in our program, including literature, will be on display. No book sales will be offered on site.

Friday, March 19, 2010

Christopher Columbus’ NiƱa and Pinta


Replicas of Christopher Columbus’ NiƱa and Pinta vessels sailed into the Panama City Marina on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 to set up a temporary floating museum and will stay until Monday, March 21, 2010.

The ships are touring as a sailing museum. They offer guided tours and displays for school groups and the public. Each ship has a crew of four people who will be on hand to answer questions and talk about the vessels.

This NiƱa was launched in 1992 and has been called by Archaeology magazine the “most historically correct Columbus replica ever built.” Of the NiƱa, Pinta and Santa Maria, the smaller, faster NiƱa was Columbus’ favorite ship, and he made most of his journeys on it. The replica NiƱa has sailed a half-million miles, docked in 600 ports and traveled through the Panama Canal about a dozen times. This is the fourth time the NiƱa has docked in Panama City.

This is the first time the sister ship Pinta has come to town. The Pinta was built 50 percent larger than the original vessel and was completed in 2005. After spending some time taking day-sailing trips in the Caribbean, the Pinta joined the NiƱa to tour the country and offer a historical perspective.

The two ships — both built in Brazil — are run by the Columbus Foundation and give tours of the vessels to remain in operation. The vessels also periodically are used for films and documentaries, Morgan Sanger said. There currently are no plans to build a replica of the Santa Maria. To learn more about the ship visit theNina.com.

Educator Appreciation Week at Borders

Educator Appreciation Week at Borders starts this Friday, March 19, 2010 and runs through Saturday March 27. During the whole week, educators will receive 30% off of their total purchases. Homeschoolers are eligible for this great savings too! Bring in you EAW card or ID cards, they can issue you an EAW card at the point of purchase.

There will also be a reception for educators on Saturday March 20 at 2pm. There will be giveaways, drawings, sampling from the cafe, and a local author.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Classical Conversations Open House


Classical Conversations of Panama City invites you to attend an Open House to see our campus in action. Our campus will be open for visitors for our last 5 weeks of the school year. Choose which day will work best for you- March 4, 11, 18, 25 or April 1!

Please join us to observe our classes and classically trained tutors. We begin at 9:00 am with a general greeting and break for classes at 9:15 through 12:00. During our morning class time we learn & review information from English Grammar, Geography, History, Latin, Science and Math and an entire history timeline from a Biblical perspective. Enjoy watching the class presentations, hands-on science experiments, and Fine Arts sessions of our Foundations programs.

Hear/observe our Essentials class in the afternoon 1:00-3:00; this is where 3rd through 6th graders participate in a grammar and writing programs.

Pack a lunch and stay to hear veteran and new homeschooling moms share of how CC has been a blessing to them and their children, in their family's homeschool journey.

Challenge classes run from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm with an hour break for lunch.

The Open House opportunity is for observation and to witness CC in action. Your children are welcome.
Join us to see how CC can help you provide quality, classical, Christian education for your family!

Reservations are required, so contact Shonda Bush to let her know which day you would like to attend!

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown"


Presented by Bay High Drama Club

"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" is an award-winning Broadway musical comedy based on the Peanuts comic strip by Charles Schulz.
Join the lovable and colorful Peanuts gang as they explore friendship, baseball, kite flying, book reports, choir singing, and so much more in this fast paced, lighthearted musical. It's guaranteed to please audiences of all ages!

Helen Blackburn Auditorium
Arnold High School
550 Alf Coleman Road (off Back Beach Road)
Panama City Beach

Thursday -- March 18 -- 9:30 a.m. -- School Performance
Friday -- March 19 -- 6:30 p.m.
Saturday -- March 20 -- 6:30 p.m.
Sunday -- March 21 -- 2:30 p.m. matinee

Admission is FREE!

No tickets needed although any donation at the door would be appreciated :)

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Teen Masquerade Ball


The homeschooling answer to prom!

The Homeschooler's Friend is sponsoring a Teen Masquerade Ball May 1, 2010 from 6:00 -10:00pm. The ball is open to all homeschool teens and will be held at Joe Moody Harris Clubhouse, 2300 E 8th St, Panama City, FL 32401.

Tickets are $10 each and will go on sale in late March. There will be food, fun, music, and friends. The dress for this event is "Prom Semi-formal to Formal." If you would like to receive more information or be added to the prom email list, please contact Kari Kremin at keds02@yahoo.com.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Practical Homeschooling Workshop


As homeschooling moms, we all struggle with knowing how to best educate our children. We ask questions like, what is the best math curriculum for my child, when should my child be able to read, how much time should we spend on writing, and is it possible for middle and high school students to still love reading?

Please join us as we spend a relaxed evening covering topics such as,
  • What curriculum and books fit best with my Charlotte Mason, Classical or Unit Studies education?
  • What subjects should I be teaching to my K-3rd graders and my 4th-6th graders?
  • Why should my child and I memorize and what should we commit to memory?
  • What are living books, and how will they give my child a love for learning?
  • How can I give my child a strong Biblical education?
  • Should we spend time with other homeschoolers?
  • What are the concepts of literature that are important?
  • How can I incorporate these concepts into my language arts program?
  • How can I save money by using the books and materials already in my home and public library?

We are homeschooling moms with a desire for homeschooling students to really love to learn and be able to tackle and excel at any subject or trade in which God calls them to serve, whether it be doctor, lawyer, politician, painter, singer, carpenter, etc. We are also the directors of the Panama City Classical Conversations Foundations, Essentials and Challenge programs. Our purpose in this workshop is to help you form a plan for how to successfully educate your children at home and to see if Classical Conversations can help you accomplish your goals. You will leave with a new vision of what your homeschool can accomplish. Come join us!

Tuesday February 23
Heritage Bible Church
6:00-8:00pm
Contact Shonda Bush at ccpcmom@gmail.com or Helen Holmes at Hholmes40@aol.com with any questions.

March 2010 Camp Victory Home School Days


Tuesday, March 2, 2010 or
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
(The program is identical so choose only one day.)

Theme: Creation Classroom
Speaker: Luke Milam, Time on the Mountain Ministries

Learning about God's creation, while being in God's creation is what it is all about. We will be exploring survival skills and wild edible & medicinal plants. God made this world. Come and let's learn about Him while being in His creation!

Cost: $10 per family, pay at Camp

Schedule:
9:00-9:45 Registration
10:00-12:30 Program
12:30 Lunch
1:15 Camp Activities
3:30 Depart for Home
(This schedule is subject to minor changes.)

To Register:
Call or email your registration by Friday, February 26, 2010 to the Camp Victory office. (334) 898-7948 or campvictory@alaweb.com If you are unable to attend, please call to cancel. We try to confirm all email registrations so if you do not hear back from us, you may wish to call and confirm.

Please give the following information:
1. Your name & phone number
2. Number attending -- adults and children
3. Ages of children
4. Which day you are attending

What to Bring:
A sack lunch (Camp will have drinks available)
Comfortable clothes and shoes for outdoor activities
Notebook / pen or pencil
Spending money for Snack Shop / Gift Shop

Directions:
Please see our website -- http://www.campvictoryal.org -- for directions. Some computer search engines and GPS programs do not give accurate directions so please call if you need more details.

Camp Victory
363 Victory Circle
Samson, AL 36477
334-898-7948
http://www.campvictoryal.org
"Where Memories Are Made...Where Lives Are Changed!"

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Go Play Weekday/Florida Parks


The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service has launched a new promotion, Go Play Weekday, which allows visitors pay 75¢ admission Monday through Thursday at featured state parks during promotional months. Throughout the year, Go Play Weekday specials will highlight parks in each region of the state.

The Panhandle is the first area to be highlighted in the Go Play Weekday promotion. The six featured state parks offer bluffs, beaches, trails, rivers and lakes that provide ideal locations to hike, camp, fish, ride bicycles and enjoy the cool weather.
Parks offering entrance for 75 cents through February 25, 2010, include:
Blackwater River State Park, Holt
Camp Helen State Park, Panama City Beach
Grayton Beach State Park, Santa Rosa Beach
Falling Waters State Park, Chipley
Three Rivers State Park, Sneads
Torreya State Park, Bristol
How it works: Mention ‘Go Play Weekday’ at the ranger station to get the special price. If the park has an honor box, just write ‘Go Play Weekday’ on the envelope and put in 75¢ instead of the full fee.
Promotions will change throughout the year, so check for updates on the Florida State Parks Web site at www.FloridaStateParks.org

Friday, February 5, 2010

Classical Coversations Open House


Classical Conversations of Panama City invites you to attend an Open House, February 11, 2010 to see the campus in action. Learn how a Classical Conversations community can help equip, encourage, and support parents in their homeschooling endeavors.

Please join us to observe our classes and classically trained tutors. We begin at 9:00 am with a general greeting and break for classes at 9:15 through 12:00. During our morning class time we learn & review information from English Grammar, Geography, History, Latin, Science and Math and an entire history timeline from a Biblical perspective. Enjoy watching the class presentations, hands-on science experiments, and Fine Arts sessions of our Foundations programs.

Hear/observe our Essentials class in the afternoon 1:00-3:00; this is where 3rd through 6th graders participate in a grammar and writing program.

Pack a lunch and stay to hear veteran and new homeschooling moms share of how CC has been a blessing to them and their children, in their family's homeschool journey.

Challenge classes run from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm with an hour break for lunch.

Reservations are required! Questions will be gladly answered at Information Meetings or via email or phone. The Open House opportunity is for observation and to witness CC in action. Your children are welcome.
Join us to see how CC can help you provide quality, classical, Christian education for your family!

Foundations and Essentials Director : Shonda Bush, ccpcmom@gmail.com
Challenge Directors: Helen Holmes, Hholmes40@aol.com and Johnny Gonzales, jgonzales96@gmail.com

Monday, February 1, 2010

Homeschooling 101


FCTH (Fellowship of Christian Teaching Homes) and THF (The Homeschooler's Friend) are teaming up to offer the first session, in a series of homeschooling orientations.

Date: Thursday, February 18
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm (childcare will not be provided for this session)
Location: Heritage Bible Church, 3380 State Ave, Panama City, FL

Speaker Details: Homeschooling 101-

• Helen Holmes is a certified Florida teacher, evaluator, and a veteran homeschooler. Helen will be discussing topics such as: how to begin homeschooling, Florida state homeschooling laws, curriculum styles, organization, and finding support.

• Brenda Dickinson is the lobbyist for the Home Education Foundation (HEF) and a vigilant defender of Florida home education rights. Brenda will speak on Florida Virtual School options and umbrella schools. Brenda will also be available following the orientation for any other questions regarding homeschoolers rights.

Separate Session: Politics of Homeschooling- Brenda Dickinson will also hold a separate session from 2:00pm-3:30pm (at Heritage Bible Church on Feb.18th) to discuss the political threats that are eroding our parental rights to homeschool and how we can ensure that we do not lose these rights. Childcare will be provided for this session only.

RSVPs: Not necessary, both sessions are open to the public and would be beneficial to all homeschoolers or those considering homeschooling. This is not a mom's only event, fathers and families are welcome to come. Childcare will not be provided for the evening session, please make your own arrangements if your child is too young to sit with you quietly.

Contact: Orientation@fcthpc.com with any questions.

We hope to see you there!

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Iowa Test of Basic Skills


Iowa Test of Basic Skills (grades 1-12) Test with Helen Holmes at the Rock
Tuesday May 18 through Thursday May 20, 2010 See note below on high school dates.
Location: The Rock, 2413 N. Harris Ave. (a block behind IHOP on 23rd and Highway 231)
Tentative arrival time on Wednesday is 8:30 AM
Pick-up time is approximately 11 AM-12 Noon each day.

The Iowa Test of Basic Skills (grades 1-8) and the Iowa Test of Educational Development (grades 9-11/12) will be given on May 18, 19, 20, 2010 at the Rock. Testing will be ONLY in the morning, with students to be picked up around 12 noon each of the 3 days. Any home school student is eligible to register.

!! Note this is a separate testing from Cathy Pascoe (Sue Alford) and ithinkers, which tests over 2 days elsewhere on different dates!!

This is accepted by the Bay District Schools and state of Florida as one option for your required annual evaluation. No scores will be sent to them, the scores will be sent to you. You will send in a form stating that your child has been tested.

Registration is now being accepted. Testing will be over a 3 day period only in the morning, allowing students to go home for lunch. A short break will be offered each morning. High school students will be tested over 2 days, May 18-19.

Registrations are being taken now till March 31st. I will order April 1st and cannot guarantee being able to take late registrations. Also, some grade levels may fill up.

Costs:
$43 per test if postmarked in January or February

$53 per test if postmarked in March

Send:
1--a check made out to Helen Holmes
2--a stamped (liberty bell preferred) self addressed business envelope (one envelope for up to 3 children; no 8 x 11 manilla envelopes!)
3--a 3 X 5 card with:
Child's Name
Parents' names and cell numbers, and email address for communication and updates.
Address
Home phone number
Reading ability: high or low or average.
Any environmental or testing needs you may be aware of.

Send registration to:
Helen Holmes
927 Huntingdon Rd.
Panama City, FL 32405

Questions may be answered by emailing Helen Holmes: hholmes40@aol.com or calling 785-9099.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Baseball Registrations


Hiland Park Baseball sign ups: January 27, 30, February 3, 6
See Hiland Park Baseball's website for more information.

R.L Turner Baseball registration January 30 from 10am- 3pm at Chapman Park, Rollins Avenue and Cornell Drive, Panama City, Florida, 32405.
Visit their website.

The City of Lynn Haven Baseball & Softball Registrations:
Please register at the Community Center at the end of Hilltop Lane until January 30th. Register children ages 5-18 for T-ball, Softball or Baseball. The season begins March 15 and will end around May 15. Tournaments may extend the season slightly for the older children.

-Monday -Friday 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
-Saturdays 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Lynn Haven Residents : $45.00; Non-residents $54.00 Cash or check only.

For more information, visit the City of Lynn Haven website.

Central Dixie Youth Baseball is holding registration this Saturday at Sudduth Field in the Cove. Registration is $60.00 which includes a shirt, hat, baseball insurance, trophy/medallion and umpires. All you need is a glove and batting helmet. Coaches/teams have bats and balls. Registration is between 10 and noon Saturday 23, 2010!!!! ! Ball players should be between the ages of 4 and 14.

Let's Play Ball!!!!!!

For more information, please e-mail Lee Scott at nscott0418@aol. com.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Balloon Zoo


Amazing Balloon Creations Presents: A Day At the Zoo!

January 25-30, 2010

Monday- Thursday: 4PM - 9PM
Friday and Saturday: Noon - 9PM

This will be a fully viewable, to scale and beyond Balloon Zoo for people of all ages to view at there leisure. The goal is to bring the guests imaginations to life!

This event will be produced by Northwest Florida’s premier entertainers and balloon artists. Fantastic balloon animal creations and scenery will be the focus of this event and it will all be open to the public! This event will be like none other that has ever been produced in our area, so you will most certainly want to be a part of this ground breaking phenomena!

As an added plus for our community 100% of the gate proceeds will be donated to local veteran’s organizations.

Cost: $5 Adults $3 Children
at the Bay County Fair Grounds
2230 E 15th Street Panama City, FL 32405

Monday, January 18, 2010

Classical Conversations Information Meeting


Classical Conversations, Panama City will be having an information meeting Monday, January 25, 2010 from 6:30 -8:30pm at Heritage Bible Church. Join us for an evening of discussion to see if Classical education is the right fit for your family.

We will discuss the 3 basic steps of learning, and focus on how Classical Conversations equips parents to teach their children these lifetime learning skills. We will demonstrate aspects of our Foundations, Essentials, and Challenge programs, and discover easy-to-use resources that develop life-long learners. Registration of new families begins in February, 2010.

For more information contact Shonda Bush or Helen Holmes or visit our website at www.ccpcfl.com.

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Gem & Mineral Show

The Panama City Gem & Mineral Society will hold its 19th annual show Saturday, January 30, 2010, 9am - 5pm and Sunday, January 31, 9am-4pm at the Bay County Fairgrounds, American Legion Hall, U. S. 98 & Sherman Avenue.

Parking and Admission are FREE.

Gems, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry, Lapidary Arts, Wire Wrapping, Exhibits, Door Prizes.

Information: Ruth Alldredge (850) 784-0740, or aquezpie@comcast.net.