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SUMMARY:Semi-Formal Christmas Dance at House of Dance
DESCRIPTION:What: We would like to invite you to the annual ACHEV Christmas Dance at House of Dance in Ventura.  This is a semi-formal event. There are a few things that will be a little different about this dance and will be described more below\, but please pay attention that you must: \n\nRSVP required by using this Sign Up Sheet\nBe on time – please arrive at 6:45 to check in at the front.\nParticipate in the dance lesson that begins at 7pm\, and most importantly…\nCome prepared to dance the night away with new friends\, have a good attitude and do your best!\n\nWe will start with a lesson (TBD) from 7-7:30.   Then there will be free dancing from 7:30-10:00.  There will be a variety of Christmas tunes and we will do some group dances as well as lots of partner dancing with a mixture of swing\, Latin\, and smooth ballroom dances. \nWe need volunteers to help with the dance.  I will have a sign up sheet ready for that soon. \nWhen:  Saturday\, December 2nd\, from 6:45pm-10:00pm. \nWhere: House of Dance: 3007 Bunsen Ave Ste E\, Ventura\, CA https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/ \nCost: $15 per student and includes a 30 minute professional dance lesson at the beginning from 7:00-7:30\, taught by Patricia Monico. \n***Payment in advance is not required\, but is appreciated.  I will be collecting all the money for this dance\, and it will all go to House of Dance.  To pay in advance\, you can use following methods: \n\nZelle (Preferred) bonnieadair@verizon.net or 805-504-6457\nPaypal at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bonniemaeadair?locale.x=en_US\nMail me a check to: Bonnie Adair 174 Granada Street\, Camarillo\, CA 93010\nMeet up with me in person and give me cash or check\n\nRefunds: If you pay in advance(again\, super helpful)\, I will gladly give you a refund or return your check if you notify me by Noon on the day of the dance if you are unable to come.  Please don’t No-Show. \nWho: ACHEV members 6th Grade and up\, ACHEV parents\, and ACHEV graduates are also welcome.  Parents are welcome and encouraged to join in the dancing as well as the lesson.  *We are sorry we cannot accommodate younger siblings at this dance.  Babes in arms OK. \nGuests:  Yes\, please =)  ACHEV members may invite guests.  Please clear/sign up your guests by entering their information on the sign up sheet and confirm that they have read the dress code and etiquette.  The information is available below and is also included on the sign-up sheet. \nChaperones: Each student under 18 must have a parent chaperone.  You may have another parent chaperone in your place.  Chaperones are responsible for the behavior and safety of their children for the duration of the event.  Please make sure to include chaperone names for your student(s) on the sign up sheet. \nWhat to Bring: \n\nYour own water bottles (parents\, too).  Please help us reduce cost and waste.  We will have water and cups available for refilling your water bottles\, or in case someone forgets theirs.\nFinger Food Snack to share with the group.\nGirls\, if you are going to wear heels\, please bring a pair of more comfortable shoes in case your feet can’t stand it anymore.  This might be a good idea for boys\, too\, if they are wearing a new pair of dress shoes.  No going barefoot.  It will hurt if you get stepped on.\nBe on time.  The dances will go much more smoothly and be more fun if everyone is on time for the dance lesson at 7. Do not sign up for this dance if you cannot be on time.\n\nPlease carefully read the dress code and etiquette guidelines below. \nDress Code:  \nWe do not want to have to send anyone home\, so please\, follow the guidelines.  If you are having trouble\, reach out and ask questions or ask to borrow something. \nBoys: \n\nCollared shirts (button-up or polo)\, long sleeve or short sleeved.\nSlacks\, NO jeans.  This is a semi-formal dance.  Do not wear pants that look like jeans.  Slacks have slits for back pockets\, not sewn on pockets as jeans do.  Slacks are pressed with a crease down the front center.\nClosed toe shoes: Absolutely no flip flops\, socks or bare feet.   It is hard to dance when your shoes are super sticky/grippy on the dance floor.  If you don’t have dress/dance shoes\, Converse/Keds type shoes work OK.\n\nGirls: \n\n 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.\nSlits in skirts cannot rise above the top of the knee regardless of leggings underneath.  If you skirt/dress just touches the top of the knee and it has a slit in it\, it is too short.  You can stitch up a slit or use safety pins to close it up.\nLeggings or shorts are required if the skirt rises past the knees while twirling.  It’s a good policy to wear shorts or leggings under your skirts regardless of length.\nNo low-cut\, strapless\, backless\, or halter tops. Straps need to be at least one inch wide. No exposed cleavage or bra straps.  If you aren’t sure\, wear a cardigan over your dress.\nIf your top is sheer or see through\, you need to have solid straps underneath that are at least one inch wide.\nNo pants (other than leggings under your skirt or dress).\nClosed toe shoes are recommended.  We recommend no slingback shoes.  Absolutely no flip flops\, socks\, or bare feet.  It is hard to dance when your shoes are super sticky/grippy on the dance floor.   If you don’t have dress/dance shoes\, Converse/Keds type shoes work OK.  If the girls want to wear heels\, please bring a second pair of shoes that will be more comfortable in case they need/want to remove their heels.\n\nPlease view the visual dress code: ACHEV-Dress-Code-tailored-for-Christmas-Semi-Formal \nBasic Dance Etiquette.  Please go over this with your dancers: \nFor Boys: \n\nAsk a variety of girls to dance.  They are waiting for you to ask.\nYou may be nervous asking a girl to dance. That is ok. She is probably nervous waiting to be asked.\nOffer her your hand or your arm and escort her onto the dance floor.\nWhen the dance is over\, escort her off the floor and thank her for the dance.\nIf we announce a Sadie Hawkins dance\, and you decline an offer to dance\, you will rest for the entire song.\n\nFor Girls: \n\nIf a boy asks you to dance\, graciously accept his offer unless you need to rest or take a breather\, in which case you may say “no thank you”.  If you decline an offer to dance\, you will rest for the duration of that song.\nIf you stand with your friends in a closed circle\, it is hard and nerve wracking for a boy to ask you to dance. Make yourself available by opening up your circle.\n\nFor Both: \n\nEvery dance has first time attendees. Make an effort to reach out to them and include them in your conversations.\nNot everyone knows how to dance…that is ok. Everyone has to begin sometime.\nA Sadie Hawkins dance is when a girl can ask a boy to dance.  The boys are to do the asking unless we announce a Sadie Hawkins dance.\n\nSign Up Sheet\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://achev.org/event/semi-formal-christmas-dance-at-house-of-dance/
LOCATION:House of Dance\, 3007 Bunsen Ave\, Suite E\, Ventura\, CA\, 93003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie%20Adair":MAILTO:bonnieadair@verizon.net
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SUMMARY:Santa Paula Odd Fellows 16th Annual Christmas Train Display Private Tour
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nWhat: Annual Christmas Train Display featuring multiple layers of trains running throughout festive displays located in the 1\,750 square foot lodge room in the Odd Fellows building (Iconic Clock Tower) on Main Street in downtown Santa Paula. Enjoy the small town atmosphere and our festive train display then continue on to one of the City’s many wonderful restaurants and shops. We have arranged a private tour for ACHEV! \nWho: ACHEV families\, all ages. This trip is a family event\, so all ages welcome\, and we are able to include non-ACHEV siblings. \nWhen: Monday\, December 4\, 10am. Please arrive at 9:50 so you can park and be ready to start the tour promptly at 10am. Thank you. \nWe chose morning so after the tour\, those who wish may enjoy lunch and shops in downtown Santa Paula. There are wonderful eateries\, such as Rabalais\, and many local shops. Be sure to stop by Bank of Books and use up some of our ACHEV trade credit! At the register when you check out\, just say\, “I’d like to use ACHEV trade credit\, please.” They will give you 50% off used books in stock! \nCost: We need a minimum of 20 people age two and older in order to take advantage of the group rate of just $5 per person. Please be prepared with cash the morning of this trip. If we fall under our minimum\, I will have to pay the balance\, so please\, if you sign up\, I am counting on you to come. Thank you so much. \nI look forward to a lovely day with my ACHEV friends! \nPlease RSVP ASAP so we can plan ahead. \nSign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18Hf9MirnGtMfkAQHwcCXMQ_9nFqiX-JBfqlnQO_4R3U/edit?usp=sharing
URL:https://achev.org/event/santa-paula-odd-fellows-16th-annual-christmas-train-display-private-tour/
LOCATION:Santa Paula Odd Fellows 314\, 868 E. Main Street\, Santa Paula\, CA\, 93060
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan%20Pineda":MAILTO:must_sew@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:Youth Beginner Tango Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What: Private beginner Tango workshop for ACHEV youth at House of Dance.   We will be learning American Tango for social dancing\, not Argentine Tango. \nWho: ACHEV students\, grads & guests 11 and up.  ACHEV Members can invite guests: guests do not need to be ACHEV members\, but need to be homeschooled.  Please clear invited homeschooling friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net.   Current ACHEV members are given priority on the sign up sheet\, ACHEV grads next\, and then guests.  ACHEV members\, sign up asap because I will start adding grads and guests beginning 11/22 .  We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work.  We can keep a waitlist in case space opens up prior to the first class in a series.  Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes.  Partners rotate throughout the class. \nWhere: House of Dance \, 3007 Bunsen Ave\, Ventura 93003   https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/ \nCost: $12 per person.    Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle (info at https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/)  Or pay with cash or check when you arrive.  If you pay via Venmo or Zelle\, please include a note “ACHEV Homeschool class” \nWhat to Bring & Wear: Bring your own water bottles.  There is no drinking fountain.  There is no special dress code\, other than ACHEV’s general dress code for all events which is\, “modest and appropriate for the occasion”.   Some girls choose to wear dresses and skirts\, but you can wear pants or shorts.  Boys can wear pants or shorts.  Be comfortable.  If you do not have felt bottomed dance shoes\, try to choose a shoe that is not grippy and rubbery on bottom like a basketball shoe.  Leather soled dress shoes or Vans-type skateboard shoes are okay.  Absolutely NO flip flops.  No sandals\, no Uggs. \nThis is not a drop-in class.  Signing up in advance is required.  If you sign up for a class\, your classmates are counting on you to be there. \nWe must have an even number of boys and girls.  Any girls in excess of boys\, or vice versa\, are considered to be on the waitlist.  We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class. \nSign Up Here For the Tango Workshop\nQuestions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net. \n 
URL:https://achev.org/event/youth-beginner-tango-workshop/
LOCATION:House of Dance\, 3007 Bunsen Ave\, Suite E\, Ventura\, CA\, 93003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie%20Adair":MAILTO:bonnieadair@verizon.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231212T100000
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SUMMARY:Camarillo Desalter Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:What: Field Trip to the Camarillo Desalter.  The desalter facility transforms unusable brackish groundwater into a local source of high quality and affordable drinking water while also removing damaging salts from the regional watershed \n“The Learning Center appeals to a diverse range of age groups.  During a visit to the Learning Center\, guests will be treated at the Desalter facility where guests will gain insights into the water treatment process\, they will engage in activities that demonstrate the workings of the watershed using a model and interactive element to gain a better understanding of the importance of water conservation and local watershed management.  As one of the few communities with such a dedicated space\, we take pride in providing an accessible place for continuous learning about local watersheds and conservation.” \nWho:  5th grade and up and parents.  While this field trip is limited to 5th grade and up\, younger siblings are welcome to attend with their family. \nCost: Free!! \nWhen: Tuesday December 12th at 10am.  Arrive by 9:45 am.  The tour will last approximately 1 hour. \nWhere:  We will meet at 9:45am in front of the facility\, 2727 Somis Rd.\, Camarillo.  The field trip will start in their learning center\, then we will tour the facility\, and then return to the learning center for interactive activities. \n*** Please note there is limited parking (maybe 1 or 2 spots)\, however there is a small dirt lot in front of the facility that can hold about 8-10 vehicles. \nSpecial Notes: \n\nThe facility tour will take place outside so please dress accordingly.\nLimited to 24 people.  Sign up on the waitlist if the field trip is full.\n\nSign Up Here\n 
URL:https://achev.org/event/camarillo-desalter-field-trip/
LOCATION:Camarillo Desalter\, 2727 Somis Rd.\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Tina%20Calasin":MAILTO:rc_calasin@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY:Youth Beginner Foxtrot Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What: Private beginner Foxtrot workshop for ACHEV youth at House of Dance.    This is open to newbies as well as those who have taken the class before and would like to review/practice. \nWho: ACHEV students\, grads & guests 11 and up.  ACHEV Members can invite guests: guests do not need to be ACHEV members\, but need to be homeschooled.  Please clear invited homeschooling friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net.   Current ACHEV members are given priority on the sign up sheet\, ACHEV grads next\, and then guests.  ACHEV members\, sign up asap because I will start adding grads and guests beginning 11/22 .  We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work.  We can keep a waitlist in case space opens up prior to the first class in a series.  Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes.  Partners rotate throughout the class. \nWhere: House of Dance \, 3007 Bunsen Ave\, Ventura 93003   https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/ \nCost: $12 per person.    Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle (info at https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/)  Or pay with cash or check when you arrive.  If you pay via Venmo or Zelle\, please include a note “ACHEV Homeschool class” \nWhat to Bring & Wear: Bring your own water bottles.  There is no drinking fountain.  There is no special dress code\, other than ACHEV’s general dress code for all events which is\, “modest and appropriate for the occasion”.   Some girls choose to wear dresses and skirts\, but you can wear pants or shorts.  Boys can wear pants or shorts.  Be comfortable.  If you do not have felt bottomed dance shoes\, try to choose a shoe that is not grippy and rubbery on bottom like a basketball shoe.  Leather soled dress shoes or Vans-type skateboard shoes are okay.  Absolutely NO flip flops.  No sandals\, no Uggs. \nThis is not a drop-in class.  Signing up in advance is required.  If you sign up for a class\, your classmates are counting on you to be there. \nWe must have an even number of boys and girls.  Any girls in excess of boys\, or vice versa\, are considered to be on the waitlist.  We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class. \nSign Up Here For the Foxtrot Workshop\nQuestions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net. \n 
URL:https://achev.org/event/youth-beginner-foxtrot-workshop/
LOCATION:House of Dance\, 3007 Bunsen Ave\, Suite E\, Ventura\, CA\, 93003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie%20Adair":MAILTO:bonnieadair@verizon.net
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