ACHEV

Camarillo Park Day & P.E.*
2019-04-16 11:30 - 13:30, 2019-04-02 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | Nancy Bush Park, 1150 Bradford Ave, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Join us at Nancy Bush Park in Camarillo for a play date, fellowship & P.E. This park has a brand new play structure. There are restrooms next to the playground. There is a dirt walking path that can be fun for riding bikes, and there are lots of old trees that the kids love playing in. Bring some outdoor toys, sports equipment, blanket, chairs and picnic lunch.
*From 12:30-1:30 some of the kids have been playing sports. They have been playing baseball, capture the flag, kickball, dodgeball and frisbee. We’ll let them decide amongst each other what they want to play. The kids have all been doing a good job organizing their own games. All ages are welcome to join. If you have baseball gear, please bring it.

CASA Field Trip- Carnegie Art Museum Tour and Workshop
2019-04-12 10:00 - 11:30 | carneige Art Museum, 424 South C Street, Oxnard, CA, 93030, United States
Event:
Carnegie Art Museum Tour and Art Workshop

Date:
4/12/2019

Time:
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Description:

Is the left side of your brain tired from too much math and science? Let’s exercise the right sides of our brains together!!! 🙂
Please join us for the Carnegie Art Museum’s School Tour Program. It is designed to present a rich visual arts experience, increase students’ perception and analytic skills, and provide students with the opportunity to explore their creative talents. CAM’s School Tour Program is aligned with the California State Content Standards for Visual Arts, Language Arts, and History/Social Studies.
The School Tours Program includes:
A 90 minute visit to the Carnegie Art Museum, beginning with a 45 minute guided tour of the current exhibit by an Education Department staff member and concludes with a 45 minute hands-on exhibit related art project led by a professional artist.
The cost of the School Tour Program is $95 per class (up to 30 students). Two weeks before the field trip, I will determine the cost per child based on how many are attending.

Where:
Carnegie Art Museum
424 South C Street
Oxnard, 93030
Please contact Amy Leite, if you are interested in joining this field trip. This is not an ACHEV event and there is not an google sign up doc.

Knitting and Crochet
2019-04-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2019-03-08 10:00 - 12:00 | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
Knitting and Crochet Group is a drop in monthly time to learn a new skill or just to bring whatever knit or crochet project you have in progress. This is not a drop off class. Parents are encouraged to stay and participate, but if you are unable to stay, you may arrange with another parent to chaperone or participate in your place.
Mrs. Pineda would love to help you reach your knitting and crochet goals by teaching skills in small projects to learn the techniques you need to succeed. There may be dates for which she will have a special optional project in mind, such as learning to dye natural yarn, a spinning or weaving demonstration, felting with wool, or perhaps a field trip to an alpaca or sheep farm should the opportunity arise.
This year she has decided to try having enrollment so she can plan ahead based on how large the group is. Are you interested? Sign up, or if you have questions, contact Susan Pineda. Thank you.

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
2019-04-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105, United States
The Garden’s school programs introduce children to the wonders of nature through interactive learning experiences. They hope to encourage a lifelong interest in plant science and ecology by fostering an appreciation and understanding of the natural world.

During this 2 hour tour, students have the opportunity to experience science first-hand in the Garden’s Plant Lab. Groups will have 30 minutes in an instructor-led lab to explore using our Zeiss microscopes, models, and dissecting equipment to view plant structures in a whole new light! Outside of the lab, our experienced docents will illuminate some of the amazing adaptations of our California native plants. Each tour utilizes inquiry-based teaching methods to engage students with the natural world and inspire curiosity with their surroundings.
This field trip is for all ages. Children will be divided into groups by age so that they can get the most out of the lab experience. I estimate that we will have 9th-12th in their own group (if are you studying Biology, this field trip is perfect for you!), mid- upper elementary and middle school together, and the youngest kids (pk- 2) will be in their own small group. If your child is too young to sit still and participate in the lab portion, you are welcome to explore the garden just outside of the classroom while older students are participating in the lab. You are also welcome to stay inside the classroom and watch, but please be respectful and wait outside with your little ones if they become disruptive. The walking tour is appropriate for all ages, but keep in mind that the grounds are not stroller friendly (there are steps, hills and rugged terrain in some areas) and you will need to carry babies and little kids if they get tired.

Links to educational resources, including a downloadable wildflower coloring book : https://www.sbbg.org/learn-discover/school-programs/curriculum-resources
Cost: This field trip costs $125 for any group size up to 30 children. So, the more children we have participate, the lower the cost per person. I have personally paid for this in advance. This is a new requirement they have due to the frequency of last minute cancellations. I can only get my money back with 6 weeks’ notice. of cancellation. I need to see that there is enough interest in this field trip well in advance, so please do not wait until the last minute to sign up, or it may get cancelled. However, please keep in mind that when you sign up, you are expected to be there and make this a priority on your calendar. You won’t want to miss this field trip anyways, this is a wonderful place to visit and explore, and they do a great job with the lab! Considering the educational experience that is provided, and their regular admission prices, this is a really good deal.
Sign up on the Google Sheet linked below. You only need to sign up students who will be participating. Parents and babies/toddlers do not need to be signed up, but I would appreciate knowing if you will have little ones tagging along. If you want to bring an extra adult, like Dad or a grandparent, please check with me first. We need to be mindful that our group size does not get too large. They do not have limits on chaperones, and we don’t want to give them a reason to make any new rules.

Sock Hop
2019-03-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
ACHEV Sock Hop
Date: Saturday, March 30
Time: 7 – 10 PM
Who: 6th grade and up, alumni students, parents, no younger siblings, babes in arms ok
Location: Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Road, Ventura Live music: Provided by The Ramblers
Cost: $10 per person, max $30 per family, parents free
Bring: A finger-food snack to share.
Dress Code: Dress code upheld, see below and attached file for photos, be sure to share with guests. The attachment has examples of 1950’s era, and also a very clear illustration of the minimum hemline allowed. If you have dress code questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
Chaperones: A parent chaperone is required. Please ask another parent to help out if you are unable to come.
Guests: Please clear any guests ahead of time with the host, Bonnie Summers at the4summers@sbcglobal.net.
Volunteer: Please volunteer by signing up on the googlesheet link below. Thank you.
Dress Code for Dances
(Please open the attached dress code with pictures, and please ask if you have any questions.) Sock Hop Visual Dress Code
In our desire to honor the Lord in all we say and do, which includes how we dress and present ourselves, ACHEV would like to set forth a dress code for our dances which focuses on modesty and practicality. We have taken into consideration that many dance steps are vigorous with girls twirling or being flipped upside down. Students arriving at dances without proper attire will be asked to call a parent to bring them suitable clothing or return home to change. Please be gracious in accepting the decision of the person in charge.
Boys

Collared shirts, (t-shirts ok for this dance)
Slacks, (jeans ok for this dance )

Girls

Skirts or dresses knee length or longer. (This means touching the top of the knee, regardless of leggings.) If there is a lace overlay, the skirt underneath (solid fabric) needs to touch the knee.
Leggings or shorts are required if the skirt rises past the knees while twirling.
No low-cut, strapless, backless, or halter tops. Straps need to be at least one inch wide. No exposed cleavage or bra straps.
No pants.

Basic Dance Etiquette
Here is a review of some basic dance etiquette. Thank you for sharing this with your young dancers.
For boys:
Ask a variety of girls to dance. They are waiting for you to ask.
You may be nervous asking a girl to dance. That is ok. She is probably nervous waiting to be asked.
Offer her your hand or your arm and escort her onto the dance floor.
When the dance is over, escort her off the floor and thank her for the dance.
For girls:
If a boy asks you to dance, graciously accept his offer.
If you stand with your friends in a closed circle, it is hard for a boy to ask you to dance. Make yourself available by opening up your circle.
For both:
Every dance has first time attendees. Make an effort to reach out to them and include them in your conversations.
Not everyone knows how to dance…that is ok. Everyone has to begin sometime.
A Sadie Hawkins dance is when a girl can ask a boy to dance.

CASA Field Trip- Joni and Friends
2019-03-29 12:30 - 14:30 | CA
CASA has invited ACHEV to join them on a field trip. There are 19 spots available. If you would like to go on this trip, please contact Amy Leite directly. We will not have a sign up sheet as usual.
Please join CASA for a tour of the amazing non-profit Christian organization, Joni and Friends on Friday, March 29, 2019 from 10 am – noon(optional lunch/park play date at local Reyes Adobe Park after the tour). We can have a maximum of 40 kids and parents attending. They need a head count ASAP soplease email me(amyrleite@gmail.com) the names of all attending and your kids ages. Please use the subject line: CASA JONI & FRIENDS FIELD TRIP. They prefer that the kids who attend are at least seven years old or older.
Once you email me, I will confirm your attendance by emailing you a pdf of a media release form. On occasion they highlight tour groups and visitors on Joni’s blog, their Facebook page or their Kids’ Corner website. In order to do that, they need a signed media release form for each personattending the tour. A parent or guardian’s signature is required for any person under the age of 18. Please bring your signed copies along to our tour.
If you aren’t familiar with this wonderful ministry, feel free to read below or check out their website: joniandfriends.org and their kid’s corner: https://old.joniandfriends.org/kids-corner/
“Joni and Friends is built on Biblical truth and the foundation of Jesus Christ. We are about advancing disability ministry and changing the church and communities around the world. The Joni and Friends International Disability Center (IDC) serves as the administrative center for ministries which provide outreach to thousands of families affected by disability around the globe…
Joni and Friends is answering the call in the Gospel of Luke 14, “invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind and you will be blessed…make them come in so my house will be full.”
We present the clear and concise Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people affected by disability and their families who are served through our programs around the world. We train, disciple, and mentor people affected by disability to exercise their gifts of leadership and service in their churches and communities. We energize the church to move from lack of awareness to including disabled persons into the fabric of worship, fellowship, and outreach.

Tree Walk, Biology/Species Identification Field Trip
2019-03-26 10:30 - 14:00 | Hans Christian Anderson Park, 633 Chalk Hill Rd, Solvang, CA, 93463, United States
Come spend a day with us in beautiful Solvang at the Hans Christian Anderson Park for a Treewalk sponsored by NatureTrack:
“The not-for-profit NatureTrack advocates the educational approach of noted author and educator David Sobel that fosters a child’s love of the earth while also developing a child’s academic and social competence. David Sobel’s most recent book “Place-Based Education: Connecting Classrooms & Communities” offers scientific and anecdotal evidence that placed-based education is successfully meeting, and in many cases surpassing, the various standards and mandates that are increasingly a part of educational reform in this country.”
You can read more about NatureTrack here: https://naturetrack.org/about/
They are arranging docents for us to focus on biology and tree species identification.
Cost: Free
Who: Everyone
Time: Field Trip Begins at 10:30, please arrive by 10:15
Additional information/What to bring:

We will be splitting up into two groups so that the docents can give plenty of attention to each student. We have also been instructed to “make large, legible nametags that adhere or attach well to the students.(Please also make them for adults and denote if Teacher, Parent, or Aide)” I will make the nametags for everyone who is signed up. I will probably make a necklace with yarn and cardstock, but if you and your kids want to make your own name tags for fun, let me know. I don’t think the sticker ones we usually use is what they are looking for.
We will be eating lunch on the trail, as I understand it. They ask that each student has their own backpack with two water bottles and lunch. Just make sure you bring enough food and water for yourself and your kids with you on the walk – if you want to carry it all, or have your kids carry their own is up to you.
Parents attending will be asked to participate in all activities with the exception of answering questions intended for the students!
Students are discouraged from bringing cell phones or cameras with them on the trail. Parents may have a cell phone/camera, but they would like parents to set a good example in not using them on the trip. I think it is fine for the parents to take some pictures or use a cell phone if necessary, but please make sure it is not a distraction.
Participants should wear long pants, closed toed sturdy shoes, a hat and sunscreen.
If you have any questions about this field trip, email me at bonnieadair@verizon.net so I can be sure to ask.

Optional: Mrs. Tromans will lead us in a nature art project after we are done with our docent led walk. This will be a great opportunity for the kids to process what we have learned, make something for their school portfolio, and maybe even make some art to submit for our upcoming fine arts festival in May. Bring some colored pencils and your nature sketch book if you have them. Another idea I had is to visit Ostrich Land. https://www.ostrichlandusa.com/ , and we could even meet up together for breakfast before the field trip if any of you are adventurous/crazy enough to get up and go that early =)
Sign Up: The more the merrier! We would really like to have some more families join us. I know it’s a drive, but Solvang is a wonderful place to visit, Hans Christian Anderson Park is awesome, and I am really excited about this nature field trip. I have not been able to find any comparable field trip offerings in Ventura County.

Family Potluck & Game Night
2019-03-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Panzer’s Home, 139 Marker Ave, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Join us for another family potluck and game night at the Panzer’s house!
These activities are so much fun for the entire family! It is always nice to have quality fellowship with other ACHEV families and enjoy food together.
There is space for up to 40 people. Please sign up on the attached Google Doc.
Date: Friday, March 22, 2019
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Address: Panzer’s House- 139 Marker Ave Camarillo
What to bring:
-We will be having a baked potato bar potluck! We need a few people to bring baked potatoes, and everyone else to bring your favorite toppings and a dessert to share! (Please list what you plan to bring on the google doc so that we make sure we have all the essentials.)
-Your favorite board games

Blueberry Farm Educational & Picking Field Trip
2019-03-22 10:00 - 12:00 | One Acre Farm, 9015 Rosita Road, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
What: Let’s get together for a fun and educational field trip at One Acre Farm in the Santa Rosa Valley. Co-Owner Scott Bahler is excited to share with our kids his knowledge of healthy eating habits, organic farming, varieties of blueberries, how to start farming, and the rewards and challenges they face being small farmers. He will start with topics that are appropriate for all ages, and then if you have little kids that are tiring of the educational talk, you are welcome to start picking early while the older kids go a little more in depth into agriculture education.
Who: Everyone. This field trip is family friendly.
Cost: Field Trip is free, and you are welcome to pick blueberries for $3.50 per 6 oz container.
Details:

Do not bring dogs.
Wear closed toe shoes.
You may bring a stroller but some smaller umbrella type strollers may have difficulty on the terrain.
You may bring a picnic lunch, but there will only be dirt to picnic on. If you want to picnic on the farm, you may bring blankets and chairs. Perhaps we can meet at a local park for a picnic lunch if we aren’t all too tired and ready to go home. Email me if you know of any fun parks in the Santa Rosa area.
Dress in layers, wear sunscreen & hats, bring water.

Sign Up using the link below.

Camarillo Park Day & P.E.*
2019-03-19 11:30 - 13:30, 2019-03-05 11:30 - 13:30 | Arneill Ranch Park, 1301 Sweetwater Avenue, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Join us at Arneill Ranch Park in Camarillo for a play date, fellowship & P.E. This park has a sand playground area, a couple swings, a 1/4 mile flat packed dirt track, and a very large open grass area in the center of the track. There is also exercise equipment placed around the track. There are restrooms next to the playground. Tell your kids to bring their bikes, scooters, etc. This would also be a good park for flying a kite. Bring some outdoor toys, sports equipment, blanket, chairs and picnic lunch.
*From 12:30-1:30 some of the kids have been playing sports. They have been playing baseball, capture the flag, kickball, dodgeball and frisbee. We’ll let them decide amongst each other what they want to play. The kids have all been doing a good job organizing their own games. All ages are welcome to join. If you have baseball gear, please bring it.

Support Meeting - canceled for March
2019-03-15 19:00 - 21:00 | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
Greg and Susan Pineda are opening their home several third Friday nights throughout the year for support meetings on various topics, some for all parents, others just for the moms. Do you have a topic idea? Contact Susan Pineda.
September 21: Philosophy of Education and Vision for the Long Term, led by Susan Pineda
October 19: Homeschooling Through High School, led by Cara Shelton
November 16: Women’s Health, facilitated by Susan Pineda
(no meeting in December)
January 18: Mother-Daughter Evening: Beauty and Braids
February 15: Women’s Health, back by popular demand!
(no meeting March or April)
May 17: Helpful Hindsight from alumni parents

Swing Dance Lessons
2019-03-09 11:00 - 14:30 | Marmota, 7427 Marmota Cr, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
ACHEV high school students Hannah Osborne, Ella Silver, and Nick Sanders are teaming up with friends to offer swing dance lessons to improve students’ swing skills just in time for the Sock Hop Swing Dance!

Where: 7427 Marmota CT. Ventura, CA 93003

When: March 9, 2019
Beginner and Intermediate class at 11am to 12:30pm
Advanced class at 1pm to 2:30pm

No experience necessary for beginners and Intermediate.
Previous swing dance experience required for Advanced.
Advanced must be a confident swing dancer ready for complicated moves.
Cost: Normal cost is $10 per student, however, due to this being one of our first classes, we will only charge $5 per student.

Getty Center
2019-03-08 10:30 - 13:00 | Getty center, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90049, United States
Join us for a docent led tour of the Getty Center in Los Angeles! During a Guided Lesson,
students study a limited number of objects in depth rather than tour the entire collection. The lessons are highly
participatory. Students work in small groups and engage in discussion, writing, role-playing, and, in some cases,
art-making activities.
Date: Friday, March 8, 2019 (RSVP by February 22)
Time: 10:30am arrival for 11:45am tour (Please allow for traffic and parking)
Place: Getty Center
Directions
Website
Who: All ACHEV members K – 12 grades (younger children are not allowed)
We have space for 15 students and 5 parents.
Lunch: After our field trip we will plan to have a picnic lunch together. Please bring a packed lunch, if you would like to join us.
If you have questions, please contact Amy Tromans (805)701-1410
All parents and students, please sign up on the google doc linked below.

Please review the attachments as well as the following links and make sure that all the details work for you.
Teacher Checklist:
http://getty.edu/education/teachers/trippack/downloads/teacher_checklist_center_2016.pdf
Chaperone Guidelines:
http://getty.edu/education/teachers/trippack/downloads/chaperone_guidelines_center.pdf
Picnic Guidelines:
http://getty.edu/education/teachers/trippack/downloads/picnic_guidelines_center_2016.pdf

Prayer Evening
2019-03-01 19:00 - 21:00 | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
This time, the prayer evening is not just for the ACHEV Ladies. We are dedicating the majority of our prayer time for the Maciel family. Current and former ACHEV parents plus additional friends of the Maciel family are welcome. RSVP helpful so I can have enough seating for everyone. Contact Susan Pineda. email is must_sew@yahoo.com or text or call (805) 407-6851. Thank you.

Special Speaker Event: Making the Grade, Rebecca Kocsis of CHEA
2019-02-26 18:00 - 20:00 | First Baptist Church Camarillo, 1601 Temple Ave, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
ACHEV has invited Rebecca Kocsis to speak to ACHEV and the greater homeschool community in Ventura. Please come, invite your friends, and be prepared for a lovely evening of encouragement with Rebecca. A love offering will be taken to help cover Rebecca’s travel expenses.

Rebecca’s talk: Making the Grade – Does God really expect us to be perfect because we homeschool? Rather, as home educators, we often expect perfection from ourselves. There’s nothing wrong with high expectations. But how do we handle falling short of them? Do we take it to the cross? Or do we give ourselves a big fat F? Let’s take a look at this from a Biblical perspective.

Rebecca Kocsis and her beloved, Ed, homeschooled all five of their children, graduating their youngest in 2006 from their homeschool. They are now the proud grandparents of an ever-growing tribe of energetic boys and girls (11 to date) who are their greatest delight. Rebecca served for 15 years as a PSP administrator and for several years on CHEA’s Regional Advisory Board. In addition to serving on CHEA’s board of directors, she currently serves as Support Network Director and General Manager. She is the author of the devotional booklet Let Not Your Feathers Be Ruffled.

Ty Warner Sea Center Field Trip
2019-02-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Ty Warner Sea Center, 211 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA, 93106-5121, United States
What: Come join us for a very hands on experience at the Ty Warner Sea Center on the Wharf in Santa Barbara. For the first hour, students will investigate Santa Barbara ecosystems, animals, plants and their environment on this ‘touch and explore’ tour of the inside of the museum. If we have enough students sign up for the field trip we will also have a one hour lab on the beach.

Cost: This field trip costs $50 for the group regardless of how many students we have (we can have up to 60). There is no charge for tag along babies/toddlers. They will allow free parent chaperones at a ratio of 1:5. So, if we have 17 students, there will be 3 free parent chaperones permitted. Additional parent chaperones are welcome and will pay the group discount rate of $6.50 per extra adult. If you have a membership to the Santa Barbara Natural History Museum/Ty Warner Sea Center, they will accept your membership and not charge for those extra adults.
Sign Up Deadlines: Please don’t wait until the last minute to sign up. I will be giving a preliminary roster to the person who is putting together the educational program for us by February 1st so that he can put together a program that will best suit our group. February 11th will be the last day you can sign up for this field trip. We need at least 16 kids to have the lab program on the beach. If we do not have 16 kids, we will just have the one hour Sea Center tour.

Cancelled**Volleyball Clinic
2019-02-22 14:30 - 16:00 | Community Center Park Camarillo, 1605 Burnley Street, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Sorry folks, no volleyball this week. Please join us next time on March 1st!

Camarillo Park Day & P.E.*
2019-02-19 11:30 - 13:30 | Community Center Park Camarillo, 1605 Burnley Street, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
***We are meeting at a new park***
Join us at the Community Center Park in Camarillo for a play date, fellowship & P.E. This is a large park with rubber play area (no sand), and a very large open grass area. There are restrooms next to the playground. Though there are many trees around the outer perimeter, this park does not have much shade near the playground area, so be prepared with your hats and sunscreen or umbrella. Bring some outdoor toys, sports equipment, blanket, chairs and picnic lunch.
*From 12:30-1:30 some of the kids have been playing sports. They have been playing baseball, capture the flag, kickball, dodgeball and frisbee. We’ll let them decide amongst each other what they want to play. The kids have all been doing a good job organizing their own games. All ages are welcome to join. If you have baseball gear, please bring it.

Support Meeting
2019-02-15 19:00 - 21:00 | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
Greg and Susan Pineda are opening their home several third Friday nights throughout the year for support meetings on various topics, some for all parents, others just for the moms. Do you have a topic idea? Contact Susan Pineda.
Tonight’s meeting is just for the moms. We will be talking about women’s health issues.
Being a woman can be a bit of a roller coaster ride! Puberty, child-bearing, peri-menopause, menopause – all these years and stages are important, but can be daunting. We can learn from each other, share our struggles, our experience, our triumphs, and help each other through. Some of you who have been in ACHEV for a few years may remember I had to pretty much drop everything to recover from a women’s health issue from which I honestly had no idea if I could recover. Now that I am on the other side of the problem, I am ready to share my story and what I learned from it both physically and spiritually. I pray you may learn something from my experience. I hope others will also share experiences and wisdom as well. We have much to learn from each other.
Whether everything is going fantastic for you in the women’s health department, or if you feel like everything is falling apart, or somewhere in the middle, please come. Come to listen, share, and encourage. There will be no judgement, only support.
Please RSVP so I can have a comfy chair ready for you.

2019 Valentine's Day Party
2019-02-11 11:30 - 14:00 | CA
ACHEV Valentine’s Day Party
Date: February 11th
Time: 11:30am-2:30pm
Location: Thille Park (5400 Thille Street Ventura)
Please join us for our Valentine’s day party. We will be playing a couple of new games, making cute crafts,
passing out and collecting valentines and sharing company with new and old friends… We look forward
to connecting with you soon.
Games: Pass the candy ball, Wink game and a new twist on rock, paper, scissors!
Rubik’s cube competition:
If you have a child who enjoys solving the Rubik’s cube and would like to test their skills with some
friendly competition, have them bring their cube. We will mix up each cube and time each participant for
their personal best time. This competition is for kids who can solve the cube in less than 5 minutes. Please sign up on the sign up sheet and email me if your child would like to participate. We need at least two participants.
Valentines: Please have every child bring 25-30 valentines to pass out. Have your child write their name
in the FROM: spot on each card but please leave the TO: spot blank. This makes it easier to pass out.
Each child should bring a separate box or bag to collect valentines. We will decide on separating the
older from younger kids based on the amount of children that attend.
Lunch/Snacks: Bring your own lunch and a treat to share with the group. Ex..cookies, cupcakes, fruit
etc…
Hosts:
Cristina Adkins 805-419-1016 or creativebunch@outlook.com
Kelly Green 805-620-2945
Schedule of events:
11:30-12:45 arrive, crafts and eat lunch
12:45- 1:45 games
1:45- Rubik’s Cube Competition
2:00- Valentines exchange

Family Game Night & Potluck
2019-02-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Panzer’s Home, 139 Marker Ave, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Join the Panzer Family for a fun Family Game night!
There is space for up to 40 people. Please sign up on the attached Google Doc.
Date: February 8, 2019
Time: 6 to 9pm
Location: Panzer’s House 139 Marker Ave Camarillo
What to bring:
-A dinner dish, salad and/or dessert to share
-Your favorite board games

Knitting and Crochet Group
2019-02-08 10:00 - 12:00 | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003

Rainy Day Game Time
2019-02-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Adair Home, 174 Granada Street, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Well, it might not rain but it is going to be very cold and very windy. Instead of park day, please join us at the Adair home in Camarillo for some board game fun. We have tons of games for all ages, but if you have a favorite you are welcome to bring it. You are welcome to bring a sack lunch to eat, but we will eat before everyone gets here. RSVP is appreciated but not required.

***Cancelled***Camarillo Park Day & P.E.
2019-02-05 11:30 - 13:30 | Community Center Park Camarillo, 1605 Burnley Street, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
The weather will be foul. Please join us at the Adair home for game time instead. Let me know if you plan to come.

Build a Buckyball Workshop
2019-01-31 10:00 - 11:00 | UCSB Campus, Materials Research Laboratory, MC 5121, Santa Barbara, CA, 93106-5121, United States
What: STEM Field trip to the UCSB Materials Research Lab. This workshop is especially for you if you are studying chemistry. Personally, we are studying biology this year, and we are going to do this workshop after learning about the carbon cycle.
Cost: Free
Who: K-12 and parents, but please read all the information provided to be sure this is a good fit for your student. I was told by the education director that this workshop is best for upper elementary and middle school. The younger elementary students (K-2nd) might have a hard time building the model and will need help from a parent or older student. She also suggested that it may be too simple for the High Schoolers, but as long as everyone is willing to to participate and help younger ones as needed without getting frustrated, all K-12 students are welcome. Please do not bring children younger than kindergarten. If you need to bring babies or preschoolers, you may take them for a walk around the campus while the older kids are in the workshop.
When: The workshop starts at 10am. I would like for you to be there at 9:50 to check in with me. Please give yourself enough time to park, walk, and locate the room where our workshop is taking place.
Where: Materials Research Laboratory at UC Santa Barbara room 2048. Click here for an interactive map http://mapdev.geog.ucsb.edu/#
The lab is near the east gate at UCSB. The closest parking is in Lot 10–there are coastal access parking spots on the first level of the structure that you can purchase hourly permits for (the permit dispenser is near the stairs). There are also visitor spots available in several other lots on campus. Parking permit info: http://www.tps.ucsb.edu/parking-permits/short-term-parking-rates
What is a Buckyball?
Since 2004, the Education Programs staff at the Materials Research Laboratory (MRL) has presented a “Build your own Buckyball” activity to school groups visiting the UCSB campus. The activity is based on a molecular model kit of the Carbon-60 molecule first developed by Sir Harry Kroto, who shared the 1996 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the discovery of the Buckminsterfullerene (Buckyball), to provide K-12 students with a hands-on way to share in the discovery of the structure of this unique molecule.
Students, ranging from elementary to early high school, are given a brief PowerPoint introduction focused on Materials science and the scale of the nanometer, different forms of carbon and the relationship between molecular structure and material properties.
As part of the workshop, students build their own six-inch Buckyball models with instruction by UCSB graduate student volunteers. The workshop takes approximately one hour to complete. https://www.mrl.ucsb.edu/education/build-buckyball-workshop
Sign Up by January 16th, after that you can ask to be added to the wait list.

Of Winters Past... An English Country Dance Formal
2019-01-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
Of Winters Past…
This dance is a little different from the others hosted by ACHEV. For those of you who are new, English Country Dance (ECD) is social, or group dancing in sets or lines. The height of popularity was during the Regency Era, but it is just as wonderful today as ever. To learn more about English Country Dancing in general, visit the Santa Barbara Country Dance Society, or sbcds.org. Below are some pictures from a movie based on Pride and Prejudice.

ACHEV hosts this dance for the private homeschool community: ACHEV, CASA, SBCHI and TPCS students 6th grade and older, including graduates, and parents. Although helpful, no prior experience necessary, as dances will be taught and called. This dance requires some paying attention to learn and follow instructions in order for everyone to get the most enjoyment out of each dance. Mature and motivated students as young as ten may attend at the discretion of their parents.
Gary Shapiro will be the Dance Master. Live music!
Saturday, January 26, 7-10pm
At the Poinsettia Pavilion in Ventura, located at 3451 Foothill Road in Ventura
$15 per person ($30 family maximum); parent chaperones are free
Please bring a finger-food to share. Water provided.
Parents are encouraged to participate in this dance. Many do every year. Parents, who chaperone, attend for free. If you wish to invite a guest, you need to contact Anita Schneider, at schneiderab@verizon.net or text/call 805-490-0154, in advance. Please remember it is your responsibility to carefully read dance notices to be sure your students and guests are prepared.
All dancers under 18 need a parent chaperone. If you are unable to stay, please make arrangements for another responsible parent to chaperone in your place. (Parents, if you do stay, please consider dressing up and joining the dancing!) Also, mature and motivated dancers as young as eleven years old are welcome as well. Parents, you are responsible for deciding if your younger children are ready to participate.
Formal Attire ~ Of Winters Past… is a time period formal event. Era costume will be admired, but not required! Regency Era was the height of ECD, but honestly, any era from medieval forward works, as ECD has been loved for centuries. That means Renaissance, Regency, colonial, Victorian, even 1900’s are all fair game! Just have fun with it.
Modest historical costumes are encouraged, otherwise formalwear, please, such as vests and ties for the boys, and long formal dresses for the girls. The ACHEV dress code for dances applies. Please visit and carefully read the full dress code: ECD Formal visual dress code. It includes examples of Regency Era attire as well as illustrations to clarify the minimum requirements of the dress code for dances.
Students arriving at the dance without proper attire will be asked to call a parent to bring suitable clothing or return home to change. Please be gracious in accepting the decision of the person in charge.
For period dress ideas, watch a movie based on a Jane Austen novel (Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion, Sense and Sensibility, Emma) and start visiting thrift stores. Some of the gowns from the movies are quite simple – have fun with it! Fabric stores often have historical sewing patterns, if you are inclined to sew.
To volunteer, please sign up here. Thanks! Of Winters Past 2019 volunteers
For inquiries, please contact Anita Schneider at schneiderab@verizon.net.

Pacific Pickle Works Field Trip
2019-01-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Pickle Works, 718 Union St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93003, United States
Join us for a fun field trip to a pickle factory! We will be visiting on a production day. We will get to see a few jars of pickles be “made” and the whole process.
When: January 24, 2019 (RSVP January 17)
Time: 10am (please arrive 15 minutes early to check in)
Address: Pacific Pickle Works 718 Union St Santa Barbara, CA 93103
**Parking is limited. We may need to carpool. We will keep you updated closer to the day of the trip.
Who: K to 12 grades
Cost: Free (We can buy pickles at the end of our tour!)
Dress code: Everyone must wear closed toed shoes. Girls and moms with long hair, must have their hair tied back.
Lunch: Please bring your lunch, if you wish to join us for a picnic afterwards. We can picnic at the pickle factory or go to the beach.
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