Events

Below is a list of local events that may be of interest to homeschooling families.

Events are listed by date of event (or registration date if applicable).

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FIELD TRIPS:  If you are a homeschooling family who wishes to organize a field trip for your fellow homeschoolers to participate in, here are some Field Trip planning ideas to help you.

Click here for Helpful Hints for Field Trip Planning

Activities with a specific date
(see ONGOING ACTIVITIES below for events with multiple dates or that recur on a regular basis)

AFHE Homeschool Night at Chase Field - Diamondbacks vs. Marlins

WHEN: Saturday, August 23, 2008 - 5:10 PM game time

TICKETS ON SALE: May 1, 2008 through August 8, 2008

WEB SITE: http://www.afhe.org/events_2008_diamondbacks_game.htm for more information

 

ONGOING ACTIVITIES ...

Activities with multiple dates or that recur on a regular basis

Barnes & Noble Monthly Homeschool Appreciation Night - Gilbert

You are invited to a monthly Homeschool Appreciation Event. There will be a guest speaker, drawing for gift bags, refreshments, and a 20% Educator Discount for your school-related purchases.

WHEN: Fourth Thursday of the month, 6:00 PM

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Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program

The Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program is available to young Americans who have an interest in serving in their community. The program is similar to JROTC, and is available to young people 12-21 years old. We have three missions: Search and Rescue, Aerospace Education and the Cadet Program.

WHEN: Tuesdays, 6:30-9:00 PM

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Legoland Homeschool Days, Carlsbad CA

Discounted admission rates will be available for home school families on the following Mondays during the 2007-2008 school year.

WHEN: Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26; Dec. 3, 10; Jan. 7; Feb. 4; Mar. 10; Apr. 14; May 12, 19

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Homeschool Field Trips organized by Jan Parsons

http://www.theparsonsfamily.com/fieldtrips.htm

Speed Stacking for Homeschoolers - Scottsdale

Homeschooled students of all ages are invited to come out and practice speed stacking ... a great activity which has become wildly popular around the country.

WHEN: 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 12:00-1:30 PM

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Speed Stacking for Homeschoolers - SE Valley

Homeschooled students of all ages are invited to come out and practice speed stacking with us in Chandler.

WHEN:  2nd and 4th Fridays, 10:00-11:30 AM

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Family Chess Night

Children and parents alike who enjoy a good game of chess please join us for an evening of chess action. All ages are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult. Chess sets and clocks are provided.

WHEN:   6:30-8:30 PM - January 30, February 27, March 26, April 30, 2008

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Christian Skate Night - Skateland in Mesa

Every week (excluding holidays) Skateland in Mesa has a free Christian Skate Night. All Christian music all night except for the special events like the laser light show skate, the dance song at the end, races. The manager said they'd keep doing it as long as people keep coming.

WHEN: Every Monday, 6:00-8:00 PM

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Homeschool Skating Days at Alltel Ice Den in Scottsdale

Great opportunity for families to skate together and to make new friends

WHEN: Various Fridays

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Phoenix Symphony Student Access Tickets

The Phoenix Symphony offers $5 Student Access Tickets to students and chaperones to homeschool students and chaperones.

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for more information.

Recital Opportunity at Pennington Gardens Assisted Living Facility

If you can play an instrument or sing a song or two. You are invited to come and minister to the residents at Pennington Gardens.

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2008 RECITAL DATES:  Sundays March 2, June 22, September 14, December 14

Monthly Polar Ice Home School Skate Days

Come on out to Polar Ice in Chandler the second Friday of each month and skate with your home schooling friends!

WHEN: Second Friday of each month, September through May

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Local Activities for World Geography Study

Click here for a list of local activities that may enhance a study of World Geography.