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For those of us who have turned off the television, this will give you a good indication of how the major news media treats homeschooling. You will not find much mention of private Biblical homeschooling. The ideology of those in the news media is apparent as the "goodies" of government homeschooling are often the most positively spun elements.

Be sure to read "Avoid Government Homeschooling Like the Plague" to inoculate yourself before continuing.

Last Fetch: 2/5/2012 12:42:39 AM

GETout events calendar: Feb. 5, 2012
Saturdays: Family Nature Hour. Powdermill Nature Reserve, Rector. Nature stories, outdoor exploration of trails. Free, 1 p.m.

Why N.H. Lets Parents Have Say Over Coursework
A new law in New Hampshire lets parents object to school coursework and request that their children learn alternative material. It may readjust the balance between parents' rights and educators' judgment.

New ice show opens at Busch Gardens Thursday
We certainly appreciate the critical plot point of the new ice show opening Thursday at Busch Gardens: A little boy is told to put down his smart phone and disover the world around him. As our colleague Susan Thurston reports here , it's an ambitious new ice show (elephants on ice?) and at a half hour, a good fast-paced show that will keep the attention of little ones.  

Around Your Town: 02/04/12
The Boys & Girls Club of Bisbee is assisting the Cochise County Humane Society by selling 2012 calendars with photos of local dogs for $10. Club hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. All proceeds support Cochise County Humane Society. The club will be selling them through February.   Friends of Huachuca City Library are holding a two-day book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 4 at ...

Whitefish boys top Libby in OT
WHITEFISH - Six different players scored in overtime as Whitefish emerged with a hard-fought 49-45 Northwestern A boys basketball victory over Libby on Friday night.

Boys basketball: Central Virginia Homeschool 88, Southside Baptist 86
CENTRAL VIRGINIA HOMESCHOOL 88,

Open houses Saturdays, Feb. 11 and 18 at Mayer Lutheran High School
MAYER, MN – From intriguing J-term classes to a distinctively Christian online school, fresh ways to educate are emerging at Mayer Lutheran High School (MLHS).

Childhood Obesity May Cause Future Heart Disease Epidemic
"A coming epidemic" is how pediatric cardiologists are describing the impending problems from high rates of juvenile obesity, reports The Missourian. Here are details for parents about overweight kids, heart disease and other concomitant health issues.

SSNSC: Upcoming events
South Shore Natural Science Center is at 48 Jacobs Lane, Norwell. February programs available to the public. Call 781-659-2559 for more information or email Emily at ecarreiro@ssymca.org.

In Asheville, the WNC Nature Center's Nibbles the groundhog predicts spring is here stay
During a Groundhog Day celebration at the WNC Nature Center, Nibbles the groundhog was said to have missed seeing her shadow, which legend says means an early end to winter.

Littleton Calendar
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Thursday's prep scores
Scores from Thursday's prep basketball action

Arts update
AT THE LIBRARY: •The Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, will have "Craft Cafe" at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. •The Aboite branch, 5630 Coventry Lane, will have "Art for Homeschoolers" at 2 p.m. Thursday. "Art for Homeschool Teens" will be offered at 10:30 a.m. today.

Around Your Town 03/03/12
Golf fans and tournament officials observe a final group play through the ninth hole during the first round of the Phoenix Open golf tournament on Thursday in Scottsdale. (Associated Press photo) The Boys & Girls Club of Bisbee is assisting the Cochise County Humane Society by selling 2012 calendars with photos of local dogs for $10. Club hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. All ...

Enid braces for 'Storm' tonight at Mabee Center
Enid Pacer's Rylee Nave grabs a rebound as Ponca City Lady Cats' Tessa Wardlow and Natasha Burley defend Friday during the Pacers' win Friday at the NOC Enid Mabee Center.

Calendar of Community Events
WEDNESDAY View new Mandeville flood maps, 7-9 p.m., Treen Center.

Wildrose elects candidate for upcoming election
Alberta voters will be heading to the polls in 2012 and residents of the Leduc-Beaumont riding now have a Wildrose option. In a vote held Jan. 28, David Stasiewich managed to edge out Terry Lazowski to be the candidate to give incumbent MLA George Rogers some competition.

Pagan mom live-tweets Buncombe Board of Ed debate on religious activities in schools
Angela Pippinger, self-described “pagan and clergy-in training,” is live-tweeting tonight, Feb. 2, from the Buncombe County Board of Education’s meeting about county schools’ religion policy. You can follow her tweets here. The school policy was recently amended after pagan parent Angela Pippinger, self-described “pagan and clergy-in training,” is live-tweeting tonight, Feb. 2, from the Buncombe ...

County Sheriff Jack Welsh launches re-election campaign
With videos: Lenawee County Sheriff Jack Welsh officially kicked off his re-election campaign Wednesday with a hot dog dinner for a few dozen supporters. In opening the low-key event at the 4-H Building at the Lenawee County Fair and Event Grounds, Welsh said if elected to a second term he will continue to fight to protect the sheriff’s department’s budget.

Entertainment calendar Feb. 2-9
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H.S. Boys' Basketball Roundup
LURAY — Shenandoah Valley Homeschool raced to a 42-2 halftime lead Tuesday night en route to a 59-19 drubbing of Mount Carmel in nonconference boys' basketball play.

Butterfly Effect Reverberates through Sarasota: Intensive One-On-One Support Redefines What's Possible for Seniors and ...
To meet the needs of family caregivers raising children with pervasive disabilities or supporting disabled or aging adults, Butterfly Effects is now servicing the Sarasota area. Already established in many areas across the state and country, the Butterfly Effects network promotes a progressive model of coordinated education, therapy, and behavioral services.Pompano, FL (PRWEB) February 02, 2012 ...

Houston and El Paso Feel the Butterfly Effect: New Opportunities for Children with Autism
Butterfly Effects is looking to help Texas families raising children with autism. Currently, delivering services in areas across the nation, the Butterfly Effects network bringing its progressive approach to Texas where both large urban centers and remote rural counties remain underserved.Pompano, FL (PRWEB) February 02, 2012 To meet the needs of family caregivers in Texas, especially those ...

Around Your Town: 02/02/12
Samantha Taylor and Jennifer Westerman (L to R) along with Buena’s Show Band perform “On The Radio” Saturday night during On Stage 2012 at Buena Performing Arts Center. Buena’s first production of On Stage was in 1975. Photo by Ty Holland Herald/Review The National Active and Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 1400, will host a business meeting and luncheon on Feb. 2 at the Mande Le’ Restaurant ...

Two former Disciples sign with Hokies
It was a momentous day for the Central Virginia Homeschool Disciples, as Augie Conte and Jerome Wright became the team's first two alumni to sign Division I scholarships. But at the same time, a bill in the state legislature that threatens the Disciples' very existence took a decisive step forward.

State to hear Fairfield parents' complaints
A group of Fairfield Area School District parents are planning to take their concerns about a high-school math teacher and the district's subsequent handling of the personnel issue to the state Department of Education.

Local Basketball Roundup: Conway white clinches conference championship
Conway White clinched the girls Central Arkansas Junior Conference championship Monday with a 53-32 victory over Benton. Jordan Danberry had 22 points, Kianna Speight had 13, Christin Rogers had seven and  Megan Goodnight had 5, Asia Willard, Hailey Estes, and Hannah Ingraham all had two points.  The White team, 21-0, will play its last home game at 6 p.m. Thursday at Buzz Bolding Arena. BOYS ...

Cute snack, craft ideas for Groundhog Day
Will Phil see his shadow on Thursday? We'll find out on Groundhog Day (which is Thursday) and if you want to have some fun with the kids, check out this really cute snack idea from the Playtime With Mommy blog . Using pudding snack cups (or use your own small clear bowls) and add  pudding, crushed oreos and graham crackers with an emerging Teddy Graham popping out of the "dirt." I just love ...

Homeschool bill passes House committee
Bill that would allow homeschoolers to play public school sports continues to gain momentum.

Gazette.Net: Maryland History Day students honored in Annapolis
Eight Maryland students who won top honors at the annual National History Day competition held at the University of Maryland, College Park in June 2011 were honored by Maryland officials at the State House in Annapolis on Monday, Jan. 30.