COMMUNITY EVENT: Exploring Learning Styles for More Effective Instruction Workshop

Heppner's Legacy Homeschool Resources 369 Jackson Avenue NW, Elk River

Exploring Learning Styles for More Effective Instruction Workshop When: Tuesday, September 25th, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Who: Nancy Bjorkman (HEPPNER'S LEGACY Homeschool Resources) Fee: Non-refundable pre-registration fee: $10.00 (includes same-night $5 store credit) Gain a fresh perspective on how your children’s actions and attitudes can help you discover their natural bent, so you can plan strategies that…

$10.00

COMMUNITY EVENT: One Day Writing Workshop for Grades 4-8

Elevate Church 191 N Victory Drive, Mankato

This one-day workshop is for students in grades 4-8 who… …are “reluctant writers” (maybe even despise writing!) …are “rambling writers” (I could go on and on… ) …have an aversion to grammar …need motivation and tools to become confident, independent writers (through middle school, high school, and beyond…) Four elements of this workshop: 1. Grammar…

$60

COMMUNITY EVENT: One-Day High School Writing Workshop

Elevate Church 191 N Victory Drive, Mankato

In just one day, your high school student will gain enough knowledge, tools and experience to compose essays for high school, college entrance exams, college courses, and beyond. Your student will do the following at this workshop: Develop pre-writing skills by using essay-specific graphic organizers. Gain experience writing theses and conclusions. Develop body paragraphs by…

$70

COMMUNITY EVENT: Moms’ Night Out

Heppner's Legacy Homeschool Resources 369 Jackson Avenue NW, Elk River

Moms' Night Out Tuesday, October 9th, 7:00-10:00 p.m. FREE! The start of your school year will be underway for most. This is a good time to connect with other homeschooling Moms. Heppner's Legacy will be open from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. with free tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and treats. This will be our final “Moms’…

Free

COMMUNITY EVENT: Oliver! The Musical

Lakeville Area Arts center 20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville

Twin Cities Homeschoolers for the Arts is proud to be bringing Charles Dickens’ beloved novel, Oliver Twist, to life. Lionel Bart’s Oliver! takes audiences on a wild adventure through Victorian England. Join young, orphaned Oliver Twist as he navigates London’s underworld of theft and violence, searching for a home, a family, and - most importantly…

$10

COMMUNITY EVENT: Oliver! The Musical

Lakeville Area Arts center 20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville

Twin Cities Homeschoolers for the Arts is proud to be bringing Charles Dickens’ beloved novel, Oliver Twist, to life. Lionel Bart’s Oliver! takes audiences on a wild adventure through Victorian England. Join young, orphaned Oliver Twist as he navigates London’s underworld of theft and violence, searching for a home, a family, and - most importantly…

$10

COMMUNITY EVENT: Oliver! The Musical

Lakeville Area Arts center 20965 Holyoke Avenue, Lakeville

Twin Cities Homeschoolers for the Arts is proud to be bringing Charles Dickens’ beloved novel, Oliver Twist, to life. Lionel Bart’s Oliver! takes audiences on a wild adventure through Victorian England. Join young, orphaned Oliver Twist as he navigates London’s underworld of theft and violence, searching for a home, a family, and - most importantly…

$10

COMMUNITY EVENT: You Can Be a Writer Too! Workshop

Heppner's Legacy Homeschool Resources 369 Jackson Avenue NW, Elk River

You Can Be a Writer Too! Workshop Saturday, October 20th, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Lois Walfrid Johnson (Award winning author of 39 books) Non-refundable pre-registration fee: $15.00 (includes same-night $5 store credit) Does your child long to be a storyteller? Creating a story can be both fun and heartwarming. Learn from an expert how to do this.…

$15.00

COMMUNITY EVENT: Author Meet and Greet – Lois Walfrid Johnson

Heppner's Legacy Homeschool Resources 369 Jackson Avenue NW, Elk River

Author Meet and Greet Saturday, October 20th, 3:30-5:00 p.m. Lois Walfrid Johnson (Award winning author of 39 books) Cost: FREE! Following her workshop, Lois Walfrid Johnson will be available to meet you and your children. Come visit with this nationally recognized Minnesota treasure. No cost or pre-registration required. More information can be found at www.legacyhomeschool.com,…

Free

COMMUNITY EVENT: Fall Homeschool Camp at ACNW

Audubon Center of the North Woods 54165 Audubon Dr., Sandstone

The Audubon Center of the North Woods (ACNW) offers homeschool camps every fall and winter to extend our quality formal school programming to the homeschool community. We specialize in overnight experiences for K–12 learners and our classes are aligned with MN Academic Standards. Join for us for a one- or two-night environmental learning experience full…

COMMUNITY EVENT: Speak Truth in Your Heart Conference

Faith Community Church 777 Carmichael Rd., Hudson

Taught by homeschool graduate Sarah Mally and staffed by other homeschool graduates, this conference will challenge girls to be well grounded in the Word of God and to identify lies which are the root issues behind struggles they face. Sarah will include many stories, illustrations, and practical tips as she discusses topics such as who…

$15

COMMUNITY EVENT: Math Games Night Workshop

Heppner's Legacy Homeschool Resources 369 Jackson Avenue NW, Elk River

Math Games Night Workshop Tuesday, November 13th, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Nancy Bjorkman (HEPPNER'S LEGACY Homeschool Resources) Non-refundable pre-registration fee: $10.00 (includes same-night $5 store credit) Many have said you need to play math games in order to teach them. This is your chance. This interactive workshop will cover the why’s and how’s of using games to…

$10.00

COMMUNITY EVENT: K-12 Bethany Experience

Bethany Lutheran College 700 Luther Drive, Mankato

Explore all that Bethany has to offer! November 14, 2018 Experience hands-on exploration with professors who are passionate about life-long learning. This special day is perfect for homeschool students who would enjoy moving about Bethany’s impressive campus in various teams engaged in age-appropriate activities. Hands-on learning sessions (subject to availability) - Chemical Reactions and Balloons…

Free

COMMUNITY EVENT: The LION, the WITCH, and the WARDROBE

Holy Family Academy 5925 West Lake Street, St. Louis Park

The High School Students of Holy Family Home Educators’ Spotlight Family Theater proudly present The LION, the WITCH, and the WARDROBE Directed by Tracy & Karen Sattler WHEN: December 7, 8, 14, 15, 2018 7:00p.m. WHERE: Holy Family Academy, Kattar Hall 5925 West Lake Street, St. Louis Park ADMISSION: Free Will Offering ~ General Admission…

Free Will Offering

COMMUNITY EVENT: Winter Homeschool Camp at ACNW

Audubon Center of the North Woods 54165 Audubon Dr., Sandstone

The Audubon Center of the North Woods (ACNW) offers homeschool camps every fall and winter to extend our quality formal school programming to the homeschool community. We specialize in overnight experiences for K–12 learners and our classes are aligned with MN Academic Standards. Join for us for a one- or two-night environmental learning experience full…

COMMUNITY EVENT: 2018-2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee for Homeschool Community

Great River Regional Library 1300 W. ST. GERMAIN ST., Saint Cloud

Home Educated Youth of St. Cloud (HEY) is hosting the Scripps National Spelling Bee and has invited non-HEY members to attend. It’s a fun, low-pressure event that I encourage you to consider! Please see the information below: HEY is participating in the 2018-2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee and we would like to invite non-HEY members…

$5

COMMUNITY EVENT: Moms’ Night Out

Heppner's Legacy Homeschool Resources 369 Jackson Avenue NW, Elk River

Moms' Night Out Tuesday, January 22nd, 7:00-10:00 p.m. Non-refundable registration fee: FREE! (no in-store credit) The second half of the school year will be well on its way for most, and perhaps the cold of winter will have kept you in the house more than you’d like. Heppner's Legacy will be open from 7:00-10:00 p.m.…

Free

COMMUNITY EVENT: Free Workshop: Simple Machines for Children in Grades 3-5

MN

Simple Machines Workshop Saturday, January 26, 2019, 9am-noon (For children in grades 3-5) How can you lift something several times heavier than yourself? How does a bicycle change speeds? How did clocks work before the advent of electricity? Come learn about the answers to these questions and many more through an exploration of simple machines.…

FREE

COMMUNITY EVENT: Homeschooling Through High School Workshop

Heppner's Legacy Homeschool Resources 369 Jackson Avenue NW, Elk River

Homeschooling Through High School Workshop Tuesday, February 5th, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Nancy Bjorkman (HEPPNER'S LEGACY Homeschool Resources) Non-refundable pre-registration fee: $10.00 (includes same-night $5 store credit) This very popular, interactive workshop, presented by Nancy Bjorkman, will help to answer frequently asked questions about homeschooling through the high school years. We will consider course requirements, transcripts, record…

$10.00

COMMUNITY EVENT: Persecuted Church: North Korea–Speaker Peter Lee-International dinner

Zion Lutheran Church 241 5th. Ave. N., Hopkins, MN 241 5th Ave. N., Hopkins

Get the word out; we would appreciate it!  ---AWARENESS International Dinner for the Persecuted Church Saturday, February 9, 2019 6:00pm-9:00pm Zion Lutheran Church 241 5th. Ave. N., Hopkins, MN Speaker: Peter Lee --over 30 years of underground ministry and Bible delivery to North Korea $20 per person --(3 or more people in the same family…

$3 – $50

COMMUNITY EVENT: Free Art Workshop for Children in Grades 3-5

MN

Art Workshop Saturday, March 23, 2019, 9am-noon (For children in grades 3-5) Interested in exploring and learning different art techniques? Come spend a morning creating a project to take home and learning skills that will enable you to produce your own artwork. No previous experience is necessary. You will be surprised at what you will…

Free

COMMUNITY EVENT: Credits Before College Workshop

Calvary Memorial Church 2420 Dunwoody Ave, Wayzata

Students are earning a debt-free college degree by doubling up: earning college credit in high school with CLEP and PSEO. Paired with Vocation Exploration, this is the best offensive strategy against the high cost of college. Help your student bridge the gap between education and vocation so they graduate with direction and confidence. Early planning…

$25

COMMUNITY EVENT: Bethlehem Homeschool Curriculum and Book Sale

Bethlehem Baptist Church 5151 Program Avenue, Mounds View

Everyone welcome! Tables are available for a $5 donation/table. For more information or table reservations, contact Chris Revennaugh at luvve2@msn.com. To reserve a table please include the following in your email: name, email, & cell phone number.

Free

COMMUNITY EVENT: Free Workshops: Discovering Da Vinci Day

MN

Discovering Da Vinci Day Saturday, March 30, 9am-noon (For children in grades 3-5) Your child is invited to attend one of three workshops: Workshop I: Students will model Leonardo’s inventions. Workshop II: Students will do a dramatization of Leonardo’s life and times. Workshop III: Students will follow Leonardo’s exploration of flight, including the anatomy of…

Free

COMMUNITY EVENT: Minnesota State Bible Bowl

Concordia University, St. Paul 1282 Concordia Avenue, St Paul

If your student is in grades 7-12 and attends a Lutheran church (LCMS) in Minnesota, he or she qualifies for an amazing experience at the Minnesota State Bible Bowl! Bible Bowl is a great way to motivate youth to get into God’s word and learn it in depth. It’s always fun to study in a…

$40

COMMUNITY EVENT: Drama Lab

Faith United Methodist Church 710 8th St, Farmington

Have a dramatic kid at home? We have a place for them! Our spring homeschool class is now open for registration. Each class is filled with our fun and engaging games, activities, and theater based teachings. We embrace a students imagination while giving them a place to belong, feel accepted, and be more confident. At…

$75

COMMUNITY EVENT: Surgeon General 5K Run/Walk

Veteran's Park 6335 Portland Ave, Richfield

The U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Officers Association would like to invite your homeschool group, neighbors, family and friends to attend the Surgeon General’s 5K Walk/Run on May 7th, 2019. There will also be a Health Expo. Children register for free, enter code: KIDSRUN19 when registering. All registration before April 18th receives a free T-shirts!…

$10 – $19

COMMUNITY EVENT: Surgeon General 5K Run/Walk

Veterans Park 6335 Portland Ave, Richfield

The U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Officers Association would like to invite your homeschool group, neighbors, family and friends to attend the Surgeon General’s 5K Walk/Run on May 7th, 2019. There will also be a Health Expo. Children register for free, enter code: KIDSRUN19 when registering. All registration before April 18th receives a free T-shirts!…

$10 – $19

COMMUNITY EVENT: My Gym Children’s Fitness Center

My Gym Eden Prairie 6545 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie

Hi Homeschool Families! We are so excited to have you at My Gym!! We love working with the MN Homeschool community! This will be a great time for parents/educators to connect as well as the children while burning energy and having fun in a safe environment!! Don’t forget our first class is Tuesday, May 7th!…

COMMUNITY EVENT: HERO ANNUAL NEW AND USED BOOK/CURRICULUM FAIR

Crossroads Evangelical Church 17445 Notre Dame Street, Forest Lake

CURRICULUM FAIR Wednesday, May 15th, 9:00 - 2:00 PM There will be a curriculum fair of new and used books at Crossroads Covenant Church, Activity Building, 17445 Notre Dame Street, Forest Lake, MN 55025.

Free

COMMUNITY EVENT: Perceptual Illusion Fair

Bethel University, The Underground 3900 Bethel Drive, Saint Paul

Event Title: Perceptual Illusion Fair Date: Thursday, May 16, 2019 Time: 6:30pm - 8:00 pm Location: Bethel University Building: Brushaber Commons Room #: "The Underground" Street Address: 3900 Bethel Dr, Arden Hills, MN 55112 Cost: Free Age range: (suggested) ages 10–17 years Grade level: (suggested) middle school through high school students *Even late elementary school…

Free

COMMUNITY EVENT: Spring Homeschool Soccer Camp – May 20-23

University of Northwestern - St. Paul, MN 3003 Snelling Avenue North, St. Paul

Metro United Homeschool Soccer and Greg Wheaton are excited to team up for the Fourth year and offer a soccer camp for 7-14-year-old homeschooled soccer players at the University of Northwestern-St Paul. Try soccer, improve your game, meet other homeschooled athletes and families, and enjoy some outdoor activity the week before Memorial Day. Who: 7-14-year-old…

$57.00