Graphic Novels (washingtonpost.com) don't have to be just for kids and half house that will do anything to make its cartoons blandlysmiling office workers talking about current events with a http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A26786-2003Feb4.html
Volunteer Info a Donation Volunteer Attend a Fundraiser kids Can Help granters act as the liaisonbetween makeA-Wish Find out about the current events and volunteer needs in http://www.wish.org/centralandsouthtexas/volunteer.htm
Extractions: Wish granters act as the liaison between Make-A-Wish and our wish families - becoming that very special person responsible for making miracles happen! Wish granters are responsible for introducing the Foundation to the family, completing the necessary paperwork, coordinating the wish and creating priceless memories. Wish granters are required to complete wish-granting training. For more information about wish granters, contact Lisa Preston, lpreston@wish.org
Extractions: Current Press Releases Need specific press information? Contact Elizabeth Lasko at MENC ( ElizabethL@menc.org Top Country and Pop Artists Explain the Importance of Music Education as America's Kids Head "Back to School" RESTON, VA July 24, 2002 MENC: The National Association for Music Education will release a new series of radio public service announcements featuring top pop and country musical artists to coincide with the traditional start of the new school year in late August 2002. This series, Why Music?, features well-known country and pop musicians talking about the value and importance of music education. Additional support for the series is provided by NAMM: International Music Products Association and AMC: The American Music Conference. New artists joining the lineup for "Back to School" 2002 are John Prine and John Tesh. Their participation was facilitated by Wolf Trap, America's National Park for the Performing Arts (www.wolftrap.org), located in Vienna, VA. Returning artists are Faith Hill, Vince Gill, Chely Wright, Tim McGraw, Sara Evens, Steve Wariner, Lonestar, Travis Tritt, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Trace Adkins, Gloria Estefan, Peter Yarrow, Shawn Colvin, Carole King, Roger McGuinn, Vanessa Williams, and Willie Nelson. (A complete list of artists participating in the series can be viewed at www.menc.org/information/advocate/psa.html.)
Sacramento News And Review Table Of Contents September 5, 2002 Stage Reviews Short Reviews of current Plays Theater Concerts Gallery Openings Holidayevents kids Family Learning On Stage Poetry Special events Sports http://www.newsreview.com/issues/sacto/2002-09-05/toc.asp
Extractions: September 5, 2002 GUIDES A Call for Unity A journey of discovery A Call for Unity Opening Speaker California's First Lady - Sharon Davis A Call for Unity Celebrate the richness and diversity of our community A Call for Unity Thank you A Call for Unity Program Schedule A Call for Unity A Call for Unity Cover Story A Separate Peace Sacramento's Muslim community has spent a year grieving over the events of last September. And finding a way to rebuild their faith in America. Cover Story Awakenings September 11 was supposed to have been a wake-up call for America. Though many didn't, Pat Driscoll really did awaken and change as a result of that grim day. News Filling in the blanks Interfaith effort seeks new ways to combat blight, build homes in Oak Park News Down to the wire Legislature kills SB 773 but approves a budget before adjourning. Art Pick of the Week Public access beauty A quick look at notable exhibitions. Arts Feature Exit bebop, hello jungle Local jazz drummer Dick Gail is in his 60s, but he feels right at home jamming with electronic-music collectives in clubs. Book Review War's future Vidal's latest book is as troubling as it is illuminating.
News & Events Durham Public Library has special events planned for February of reading and literacywith the kids of the stock in its universe, it offers current year, next http://users.rcn.com/dplib/news.html
Extractions: Are you interested in the art of Ukrainian Egg Decorating? Join Chris Biondi as she demonstrates her art by hosting two workshops on Thursday, April 10 and Saturday April 19 at 10:30 a.m. Children and adults may enjoy a hands-on egg dying experience as well as watch an intriguing demonstration of this ancient craft! Please call the library at 868-6699 to register. Thursday's program is sponsored in cooperation with Oyster River Parents of Preschoolers. April is Poetry Month and in celebration Marie Harris, New Hampshire's Poet Laureate, will be at the library to read from and sign her new book "G is for Granite" and conduct a poetry workshop on Tuesday, April 22 from 2:30-3:30. This workshop is most appropriate for children ages 9-12. Please call the library at 868-6699 to register. Are you interested in scrapbooking? Kerrie Winsor will lead a Mom and Me Scrapbooking workshop on Wednesday, April 23 from 6:30-7:45. All you need to do is bring six to eight photos and related memorabilia centering on one theme. All other materials will be provided. Space is limited so be sure to register early for this popular workshop. Live the Lifestyle of the Rich and Famous! (Be Like Oprah)
Welcome To SmarterKids.com Homeschooling Center! or barriers) to homeschooling your children, make HSLDA your and teachers as wellas kids and teens The only source to trust for current events information and http://www.smarterkids.com/rescenter/homeschool.asp
Extractions: If the results of recent studies are any indication, homeschoolers have a lot to teach other parents interested in their childrens education. According to the National Home Education Research Institute , a homeschooling advocacy group in Salem, Oregon, homeschooled children score higher on standardized tests than public school students. Impressive. Plus there are indications like the addition of "homeschooler" to the 1998 edition of the Merriam-Webster dictionary that homeschooling is finding wide acceptance across the country and reaching out beyond its predominantly Christian roots. To find out what homeschoolers are doing right, and what lessons you can learn from them, stop by some of these homeschooling sites for activity ideas, tips on teaching, and general information on making learning more fun and meaningful.
PencilNews - News For Kids that you created your own invention to make life easier? Education (ESTME) Week, Student news Net will be profiling careers let a few lucky kids go with him on an http://www.msnbc.com/local/pencilnews/default.asp
Extractions: ARLINGTON, Va. The island of Madagascar, located off the southeast coast of Africa, was a dangerous place to live 65 million to 70 million years ago. Crocodiles swarmed in the rivers, and a 30-foot-long, meat-eating dinosaur named Majungatholus atopus stalked the plains. Like most meat-eating dinosaurs, Majungatholus had teeth perfectly suited for ripping into flesh. But what was on the dinosaurs menu? Until now, that question was a mystery. HOUGHTON, Mich., April 3 - Old man winter is still hanging on as northern Michigan was under a winter storm watch Thursday. So it is not unusual that Michigan Technological University (MTU) hosted engineering students from across the country last week to compete in a design competition for a clean snowmobile. Liberty Bell passes stress test ARLINGTON, Va.How do you move a wounded, 2,080-pound patriotic symbol? Very carefully. Recently, under the watchful eyes of curators, conservators, surveyors, and engineers, a team of riggers skillfully lifted the fragile Liberty Bell off the supports where it has been resting for the past 25 years. They found that the Bell can be safely moved into its new home this fall.
Extractions: Upcoming Events Annual Highlights Press Archives Newsletter NEWS AND EVENTS Welcome to the Hope Street Kids Special Events and Press Room. Here, you can find recent press releases about what Hope Street Kids is doing to spread the word on the fight against childhood cancers. Special events are an important fundraising activity for Hope Street Kids and have contributed more than $700,000 in proceeds during the last year. Funds raised through special events support HSK Grant and Fellowship Program. For information about future and current Special Events, click here Press Releases For Highlights from this year's Hope Street Kids Community Benefits click below. Children for Children Choir Event Kids Walk for Kids With Cancer Swinging for Caroline Golf and Tennis Invitational Third Annual Bumper's Car Show To Benefit Hope Street Kids Sponsored by Jegs Automotive Raises $2,000 in community support for Pediatric Cancer ... HOME 1600 Duke Street, Suite 110, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Helping Kids Cope With Media Coverage Of War And Traumatic Events | Tip Sheet It's almost impossible to be unaware of current events in our information age don'twant to talk about the events, tell them It's okay to just let them be kids. http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/resources/tip_sheets/helping_kids_cope.cfm
Extractions: Some children are more susceptible to anxiety about events reported in the media. Various factors influence children's reactions, including age, temperament, a tendency to worry or a vivid imagination. Children are more likely to dwell on certain news events if they themselves have been victims of violence, war or similar tragedies, if they have relatives or friends living in the affected area, or if they have family in the military or in emergency-response professions.
South America Daily A topical news service, providing up to date information on current affairs and the latest events.Category Regional South America news and MediaSouth America Daily, Search the World news Network. Oil prices droppedby more than $3 a barre (photo Getty Images) ABC news. http://www.southamericadaily.com/
NIE Online News Quiz The site also teaches kids about Internet and the desire to make our world a http://nieonline.com/miami/linksmenu.hbs?category=KID GENERATED
The Mountain Times - Curent Events Entertainment current High Country events, rock roll MiniFestival Will ShowcaseTop Local, Regional Acts Three top performing acts will make for an http://www.mountaintimes.com/mtweekly/events.php3
Keep Kids Healthy - Free Pediatric Parenting Advice Are Your kids LATCHed? and Tethers for Children, a new system to make using car news/CurrentEvents A regularly updated weblog with updates and comments about http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/
AlbionMich.com - Albion Michigan Home Page: Current Events current events of Interest in Albion and around the world. from Family Life Radio Many events, both church up for new Burnham Brook East center; kids 'N Stuff http://www.albionmich.com/currentevents.html
Extractions: and around the world From AlbionMich.com More Albion News (links to new stories) Local News Events Near Albion Class Reunion Info Community Calendars Theatre Local Obituaries Business News Political News Local Sports National News Technology News Health News and Links Albion Events featured on the Albion Home Page. FAMILY HEALTH CENTER OF ALBION TO OPEN MARCH 18 Albion Care Center becomes Tendercare Health Center - Jan 29, 3003 Feb. 15. Men Who Cook , A Photo Essay. Walk for Warmth - coming Feb. 22 Cardboard Classic Virtual Tour Purple Gang 's Albion connections Albion Area Health Care News (next few listings) Set Up Day of the Albion Health Center!
Astronomy And Space - Astronomy Links astronomy, from history to current events, including pictures Alan Bean for Corporateevents Astronaut Alan Agreement Privacy Policy kids' Privacy Policy http://space.about.com/cs/astronomy/
Patriotic Resources On The Internet It's based, roughly, on the events of Sept patriotic classroom activities to helpteachers make lesson plans suggestions for patriotic arts and crafts for kids. http://humanrights.tqn.com/cs/patrioticstuff/
Boys & Girls Clubs Of San Francisco current and Upcoming events. Many of the kids are from singleparent familyhomes. Sign up for 2003 events in March! Contact Tim Simpson to sign up. http://www.bgcsf.org/newscenter.html
Extractions: Annual Celebration at Pac Bell Park - May 10, 2003 all access evening at Pacific Bell Park Donors enjoy a - some get to while others tour the locker rooms For more information on buying tickets or sponsoring a table at Let's Have a Ball - please contact Cari Wheat at 415.445.5414 or cwheat@kidsclub.org Individual tickets range from $75 to $1,000. Tables from $3,000 to $25,000. Olympic Club Lakeside - August 4, 2003 Held at the prestigious Olympic Club Lakeside, this event gives both individual and corporate sponsors the opportunity to play the world-renowned Lake Course first come, first served event that fills up fast For more information on playing in our 30th Annual Golf Tournament - please contact Cari Wheat at 415.445.5414 or cwheat@kidsclub.org Foursome sponsorships range from $5,000 to $50,000. Click here for info on last year's tournament.
Native Village Home Page week we offer readers two current events publications NATIVE Each issue summarizescurrent happenings in Indian country We are always glad to make new friends http://www.nativevillage.org/
Extractions: YOUTH and EDUCATION NEWs April 2, 2003 Issue 109 Volume 1 Highlights Oldest Human Footprints Found, Experts Say Field Museum Praised for Agreeing to Surrender Remains Security Guard Confiscates Sage Burned in Indian Ritual Tuba City woman is missing in action in Iraq Alberta Natives Join Fight Volume 2 Highlights Ten Trends: Educating Children for a Profoundly Different Future Reading Navajo literature Si Tanka asks for backing A Diverse Crew Reflects the Nation's Social Changes Settlement Reached in ALU Suit Against Wagner School District Volume 3 Highlight Schools Close to Thwart SARS Elite American Indian Unit Tracks Border Drug Smugglers Fort Belknap man finds Columbia data recorder Making maple syrup is a genuinely American tradition Navajo $5.2-million housing complex sits empty Volume 4 Highlights Dinosaur-Killer" Asteroid Crater Imaged for First Time Rosebud 750 kW Wind Turbine Installed Dolphins recruited to patrol harbours Cabinet orders land talks with Miccosukees Mohegan Tribe's basketball team unveils logo NATIVE VILLAGE
