Godly Home Educating Mothers 2014-2015

It is so very hard to believe September is already upon us!  That means it is time for the Annual Kick-off Meeting for the 2014-2015 school year of Godly Home Educating Mothers (GHEM).  

The meeting will be held at Grace Brethren Church of Clinton (6501 Surratts Road) in the Fellowship Hall.  

Join us for food, fellowship and fun as we begin another year of homeschooling.  

Godly Home Educating Mothers (GHEM) is an outreach ministry for homeschooling mothers.  Through various programs, GHEM sponsors monthly events and activities that minister to the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of homeschool moms.  

With the principles of Titus 2: 3-5, GHEM provides an environment that offers the encouragement and support that the homeschooling mom’s need.  GHEM programs are open to all homeschooling moms in Prince George's County and the surrounding communities.  

 For more info, please visit www.ghemgroup.org or email ghemgroup@yahoo.com.

The Walters Art Museum School Programs available

common core connection: allegory Students will understand and apply the concepts of allegory in art. Students will analyze four allegorical bronze sculptures created by Francesco Bertos that represent Africa, America, Europe, and Asia.

Port Discovery October Events

Engage in quality family time with your children this month at Port Discovery Children's Museum! Check out some of this month’s highlights below, or click here to see our full calendar of events.

Curious George: Let's Get Curious Limited Engagement Get up close with the most curious little monkey, Curious George, and engage in math, science, and engineering activities modeled after his own adventures in this new hands-on exhibit! Meet Curious George on Fridays and Saturdays at 11 am and 3 pm and Sundays at 3 pm!  Curious George: Let's Get Curious! is locally sponsored by:                         Curious George television series merchandise © Universal Studios. Curious George and related characters, created by Margret and H. A. Rey, are copyrighted and trademarked by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company and used under license. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLP.  All rights reserved. Evening Adventures - Special Event Saturday, November 15 & December 13 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Experience a night of private, quality, family play time and museum exploration without the crowds! An Evening Adventure includes pizza, snacks, and drinks; Meet and Greet with Curious George; Shrinky Dinks; Popcorn Making; ExerKid Games and unlimited play in the Museum! Members: $20 per person | Non-Members: $25 per person Children under 2 are free. Tickets are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Price reflects cost for one evening adventure on the date of choice. Click here to purchase your tickets today or contact Kelly Hawkins at khawkins@portdiscovery.org.   Thrifty Tuesdays and Thursdays Tuesdays and Thursdays in October | 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. General admission is just $8 after 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Park on the Roof Top Deck of Harbor Park Garage for $7 from 12:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. Pick up a validated ticket at the Box Office Wonderful Wednesdays are Back! Now through April Join us every Wednesday morning for special programs designed for early learners ages 6 and under, including Mother Goose on the Loose story time, Jingle Jangle Music Time, Scooter Mania, and more! Healthy First Saturday Saturday, October 4  Join us for a super-sized Healthy First Saturday! Enjoy special activities with UMBC. Get KinderFit! with the Kindersinger. Make a healthy snack in Cook and Tell. Learn hip-hop moves with the FazaFam Family Jam and meet furry friends from FIDOS for Freedom! Littles' Day is sponsored by:     Mr. Norman  Sunday, October 5 | 1 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. Dance and sing-along throughout the Museum with children's performer, Mr. Norman! Littles' Day: Eek! Squeak! Boo! Saturday, October 11 Don’t miss a special day of programs designed for children ages 5 and under! Dance and sing-along with The Kindersinger, design your own wild animal mask, "fish" for termites at the Exploration Station, and bounce and play in a moonbounce provided by Astro Events! Littles' Day is sponsored by:  Target $2 Family Fun Night Friday, October 17 | 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. General admission is just $2 per person after 4 p.m.! Looking to make an old pair of shoes come to life again? Bring in an extra pair of shoes to decorate in the D.I.Y Shoe Clinic from 5 pm - 7 pm!   Sensational Saturday Saturday, October 18   Help George find his tail at the Exploration Station, make a Bananarama, dance and sing-along with Mr. Norman, and enjoy special science demonstrations in the Curious George: Let's Get Curious exhibit and in Wonders of Water!   Free Fall Baltimore Sunday, October 19 and 26 | 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Port Discovery is proud to participate in Free Fall Baltimore, where families can enjoy over 300 free events throughout Baltimore City! Join Port Discovery's Performing Arts Specialist on the Plaza in front of Port Discovery for drumming in our Percussion Garden.  Fall-O-Ween Family Festival Saturday, October 25 Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for a spooktacular day of Fall-O-Ween fun! Decorate a pumpkin with the LITE 101.9 FM Pumpkin Patrol. Design your own tutu in the Tutu Factory, create spooky masks and ghost sound cups, meet creepy crawly creatures with WildLife Adventures, make Cinnamon Bats with McCormick, dance and sing-along with Indie rock kids' band, Hear Comes Trouble and more! Click here for a complete schedule. Talking About Tots: Establishing Physical Activity Habits That Last a Lifetime! Wednesday, October 29 | 11 a.m. Melissa Janssen, M.S., a Research Clinician at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, will discuss development of physical skills, some practical tips to encourage unstructured and structured physical activity, and the various benefits of maintaining this healthy lifestyle for infants and toddlers. This program is free with Museum admission. October Hours Tuesday through Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Target Family Fun Night: Friday, October 17: 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.  Closed on Mondays.

Special Offers Not a member or need to renew? A family membership pays for itself in 2 visits and will provide year-long, unlimited free admission to Port Discovery, special members-only hours and discounts, and access to our new, upcoming traveling exhibits including LEGO Castle Adventure (Opens February 2015) . Click here to purchase online or contact Erin Wahl, Membership Coordinator at 410.864.2667 or ewahl@portdiscovery.org. Enter to Win Tickets to LEGO KidsFest Are you or your kids big LEGO fans? In anticipation of the new LEGO Castle Adventure exhibit that's coming to Port Discovery this February, we're giving away a family 4 pack to LEGO KidsFest on Friday, October 3rd at the Greater Richmond Convention Center! For a chance to win, just fill out the entry form located on our LEGO KidsFest Giveaway tab located at the top of our Facebook page or click here! We will announce a winner on Friday, September 26th!

New Birthday Party Packages Book Today! Host your child's next birthday party on the high seas or at the carnival in the great indoors of Port Discovery! We are excited to offer our new Deluxe Theme birthday party packages, Adventures on the High Seas and A Day at the Carnival! Our Deluxe Theme Packages include a themed party room, special activities, pizza and beverages, and Museum admission for 10 guests! Click Here to host an unforgettable birthday party for your child at Port Discovery!

Accokeek Area Homeschool Association "re-invented" Kickoff

You’re invited!
Accokeek Area Homeschool Association "re-invented" Kickoff:
Wine and Cheese Get Creative Event

Where: Accokeek, MD
When: Monday, October 6th, 7:00pm
Register: PayPal monica@lovepillows.com
Supply Fee: $10

After you successfully register you will receive details on the meeting
location.

Please join us to kick off the 2014/15 home school year. We will create high
quality certificates and bookmarks together while enjoying a night out with
the girls! You'll take home little treasures to award your darlings
throughout the school year.

Katherine Vincent

National Theatre Free Performances

Historic London Town October - November Events

October & November Events 2014

Hours of Operation Hours:  Wednesdays  - Saturdays:  10:00am to 4:30pm Sundays:  12:00 pm to 4:30 pm   Admission: $10 - Adults $9 - Seniors $8 - Students with ID $5 - Youth (7-18) Free - Children (6 & under) Free - Members    Contact Info 410-222-1919 Email Website Facebook Page    And Later In  The Year...       DECEMBER London Town by Candlelight  Saturday, December 6  Hearth Cooking and Family Program "Colonial Holiday & Tea" Saturday, December 6      Plus many more exciting events coming in 2015!  Current information on all London Town events is located at:  www.historiclondontown.org   --------------------------      Hearth Cooking and  Family Program: "Build It" Saturday, October 11  Hearth Cooking 10:00am to 2:30pm Family Program - 10:00am to 4:00pm Watch re-enactors cook colonial style foods over an open fire in the Lord Mayor's Tenement.  There's always something interesting being cooked up. "Build It! Colonial Construction" This will be the official Grand Opening of our new Carpenter Shop!  Get your hands dirty and learn about how some the buildings here in London Town were built.  Tools will be used, structures will be built, and fun will be had! Programs included in regular admission. Charm City Yoga Sundays in October  October 5, 12, 19, 26  10:00 am - 11:00 am Bring your yoga mat and enjoy the serene setting in our ornamental garden. Charm City Yoga instructors will lead these sessions.  Free yoga sessions open to the public. Militia Muster Saturday, November 1,   10:00 am to 4:00 pm & Sunday, November 2,   Noon to 4:00 pm Join the residents of Anne Arundel County as they partake in the annual militia muster. The re-enactors will have clothing and equipment reflective of the period.  Learn about colonial weapons and life and maybe practice some drilling, too. Program included in regular admission. Hearth Cooking and  Family Program: "Colonial Espionage" Saturday, November 8  Hearth Cooking - 10:00am to 2:30pm Family Program - 10:00am to 4:00pm Watch re-enactors cook colonial style foods over an open fire in the Lord Mayor's Tenement.  There's always something interesting being cooked up. Family Program: "Colonial Espionage" Shhh! We're calling all spies to come learn about secret codes and disguises.  If you think you have what it takes to be a spy in colonial times, come on down.   Programs included in regular admission. Muddy Creek Artists Guild Holiday Art Show Thursday,  November 20 through Sunday, November 23 Come experience 300 years of arts and fine crafts. The Muddy Creek Artists Guild Annual Holiday Show will be held in the Visitor Center and Pavilion Buildings. Show Hours: Thursday, 11/20 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday, 11/21 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday, 11/22 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday, 11/23 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Art show admission is free. Regular admission fees and hours apply for Historic London Town and Gardens. Colonial Fall Fair Saturday, November 22;   10:00 am to 4:30 pm & Sunday, November 23;   Noon to 4:30 pm Experience life in a colonial Chesapeake town.  Costumed interpreters will cook in our Lord Mayor's Tenement and interact with visitors on-site and in the William Brown House. Colonial games and activities will be available for children. Programs included in regular admission. Native American Appreciation Day Friday, November 28 10:00am to 4:30pm Don't want to brave the shopping malls? Have family in town and need to entertain them? Join us for a day of Native American dances, open hearth cooking of Native American inspired food, story time and arts & crafts activities. Programs included in regular admission.