March is going to be a busy month. I've marked out the locations of the Home School Group's Events to protect my members privacy, but this is our Family's March Calendar that I just emailed my husband. I know we won't make it to every event but I'd like him to know that these events are available. Plus, I'm kinda thinkin' he'll see how many events we actually DON'T participate in and be grateful enough to let us go to the events we really desperately want to attend. I know, I know, I'm a conniving sneaky little wife! LOL

Funny thing is another home schooling mom recently looked at my calendar and commented that she wished her schedule was that sparse! OH MY!

Family Schedule:
Beth Moore Bible Study: Sunday Evenings, 5 PM, March 2 - ?
WLBC Food Bank: Tuesday, March 5, 10AM - 2PM
Patrick’s Wedding, Lubbock, March 13 - 16
Pick up Josh: March 17
Return Josh: March ?
Dentist Appts.: March 28, 12:30pm


ACTS Schedule:
PARK DAYS
Fridays, 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 PM
Location: -----------


PARENTS NIGHT OUT
Our first Parents' Night Event.
A chance for the Dads to get to know each other!
Saturday, March 1st, 6:30 pm
Dinner: El Charros
Afterwards Movie: Possibly “The Bucket List”


MONTHLY MEETING
Tuesday, March 11, 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Located at -------
Meeting: John Billings

Mr. John B. is excited to teach our kids an art lesson! Please be prepared to consider a love offering to reimburse him for the paint and painting supplies which will be used by our students. Thus far calculations and estimates are about $5.00 per student being prepared. If possible RSVP so he can prepare to have the right amount of supplies.


MONTHLY FIELD TRIP
Where: ---- Zoo
When: Tuesday, March 18th, at 10:00 a.m.
How Much: Adults (13 & up) $6.80
Children (3 to 12) $4.00
Infants (0 to 2) Free
Other Details: Bring a picnic lunch or plan to purchase food nearby for a lunch outing at the zoo. I will need a headcount by Monday, March 10th to finalize our group reservation. Please reply herein or send me an email to ladyhawk82158@yahoo.com including the number of adults & children within your family party.


EASTER PICNIC
Location:-----
Friday, March 21
11 AM - 1 PM
More details TBA


ACTS SPRING SOCCER
Location: --------
Clinic: Saturday, March, 22, 2008 at 10 AM - ??
Games: Wednesday mornings at 10 to 12 beginning March 26 going through to May 14. With the end of season party falling on May 21. Wednesdays will consist of one hour of practice and one hour of play.


TEACHER'S LOUNGE(MNO)
Thursday, March 27th
More details TBA


COMMUNITY SERVICE: LSF VICTORY BOXES

We are collecting school supplies and personal hygiene items to be mailed to Lt. James "Donny" Payne in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Donny distributes these items to children as a gesture of goodwill from Americans. To learn more about this project please visit http://victoryboxes.com.

How To Help
Donate the following: School supplies being collected: paper, tablets, pencils, crayons, colored pencils, erasers, sharpeners, markers, etc.
Personal hygiene items being collected: shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, combs, brushes

Donate $8.95 to mail a box

Please bring items to LSF during regularly schedule meeting times or to First State Finance, 300 Madole Street, Athens, TX

Thanks so very much Angie and the folks at Living Stone Fellowship for bringing these opportunities to us!


Other Local Events of Interest
HOME DEPOT: KIDS WORKSHOP
Saturday, March 1, 2008
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
This month's craft: #20 Race Car


LOWES: BUILD AND GROW
Saturday, March 8, 2008
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
This month's craft: Periscope


LOWES: BUILD AND GROW
Saturday, March 22, 2008
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
This month's craft: Goofy Golf


AMERICAN GIRL BOOK CLUB
Tyler Public Library in Taylor Auditorium
10:00 AM to Noon
March's Meeting will have a possible change of location or date/time due to book sale being held at our normal meeting Location on that date. Details to be Announced...


CAMP FORD CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT
Starts: Saturday, March 29, 2008
Ends: Sunday, March 30, 2008
Description: Saturday and Sunday March 29-30 (10-4). Captain James P. Douglas Camp and Battery, The East Texas Brigade and Reenactors present living history and Civil War reenactment at Camp Ford Historic Park. Camp Ford Historic Park Hwy 271 and Camp Ford Parkway. FREE but donations are appreciated. 903-581-7891


FOUR WINDS RENAISSANCE FAIRE
Starts: Saturday, March 01, 2008
Ends: Sunday, April 20, 2008

Description: Every Sat. & Sun., March 1 thru April 20 (10am-7pm). Experience a fun-filled day of swashbuckling, exotic wares, fair maidens, court intrigue and fun and games for the whole family! Adults $12, Children ages 5 to 12 $6, Age 4 and under FREE. 338 acre Vizcaya Ranch, 21778 CR 2138, just 11 miles south of Loop 323 off Hwy 110 S. between Whitehouse & Troup. For more info call 903.839.5271 or visit www.fourwindsfaire.com.