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2007-2008 HIS Executive Board:
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President:
Hal & Susie Thurow
Vice President:
Brian & Paula McCoy
Secretary:
Jack & Beth Wetzel
Treasurer:
Russ'l & Jennifer Walker
HEART OF TEXAS OCTOBER 2007 NEWSLETTER HOME SCHOOL LEGAL DEFENSE ASSOCIATION TEXAS HOME SCHOOL COALITION THE NATIONAL HOMESCHOOL HONOR SOCIETY TEXAS HOME EDUCATORS' SPORTS ASSOCIATION (THESA)
Field Trips & Activities
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Field trips & other activities provide many opportunities for HIS members to get together, learn new things ... and HAVE FUN!!
Treasure Island
A World Premiere Musical Adventure!
Where: Casa Mañana Theatre - located in the heart of the Cultural District at 3101 West Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth
When: Tuesday, October 9, 10:30am (arrive at 9:45am)
Cost: $7 per person
Contact: Di at 817-790-0263
Casa Mañana’s Children’s Playhouse presents the world premiere of an all-new musical based upon the classic tale by Robert Louis Stevenson. Young Jim Hawkins befriends an old pirate named Billy Bones, who has a treasure map. This is just the kind of adventure Jim has dreamed of his entire life. But, the hunt for buried treasure can only mean one thing – Pirates! Set sail on the high seas with this shady crew of matey boys to Treasure Island.
**Sign up and pay at the September meeting. Make checks payable to Diana Hale. Absolute final money deadline is the September 11th meeting. Call Di at 817-790-0263 with questions.
Daystar Television (Youth & Elementary Field Trip)
Where: Daystar Television Studio - 3901 Highway 121, Bedford
When: Wednesday, October 17
Cost: No Fee
Contact: Jennifer 817-478-7899
Come and learn what goes on behind the cameras! There are a few spots left if you have not signed up yet. If you have signed up, Jennifer will contact you soon to give you the time of your tour. We are only allowed 15 per tour, so we will have several tour times.
**Directions: Taking I-820 N, take 121N exit 22B toward D/FW Airport. Exit Cheek-Sparger. Go back under 121 to the service road. Daystar is next to Wal-Mart. Daystar Phone: 817-571-1229
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H.I.S. Fall Camp-Out
Where: Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit Facility & Trail Map for the Isle du Bois Unit Charlotte's Web
Where: Casa Mañana Theatre - located in the heart of the Cultural District at 3101 West Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth Stay up to date on all of our field trips & activities ... click here for our current calendar.
When: Friday, October 26 - Sunday, October 28
Cost: Water/Elec Site $20 per night (up to 8 people per site), Entry Fee $5 per person ages 13 and older
Contact: Bobbi Hoard 817-297-7424 or call her cell phone during the camping dates 817-994-7787
Come for the whole weekend, one night, or for the day! There are MANY activities for the whole family!
Park Address & Directions: 100 PW 4137, Pilot Point ... just north of Denton. Park Phone: 940-686-2148
Take I-35 north of Denton. Exit FM 455 (exit #478). Go right (east) on Hwy 455 for about 7 miles. Then you cross a 3 mile dam. The State Park entrance will be the second left after the dam (about 1 mile past the dam). When you check in at the front entrance, tell them you're with the H.I.S. Homeschool group.
**For those families who haven't paid for their sites, please pay Bobbi Hoard or Jennifer Walker ASAP! Thanks!
The Classic Tale Comes To Life!
When: Friday, November 9, 7pm
Cost: $ per person
Contact: Di at 817-790-0263
Join all your favorite barn-yard characters for this classic tale by E.B. White. On the Zuckerman farm, a prancing, playful pig named Wilbur is the runt of the litter and could be the main course for Christmas dinner. Determined to save her friend, a gray spider named Charlotte spins a web that just might convince the farmer that Wilbur is very special. The whole family will love this tale of friendship and loyalty!
**Time, cost, and further detals coming soon. Sign up and pay in October. Make checks payable to Diana Hale. Call Di at 817-790-0263 with questions.
