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Here is just a sample of the local events that homeschooling families may be interested in. There are many other events happening so keep your ears open, and let everyone know!
Bastrop Used Curriculum Book Sale
The 2011 Bastrop County Homeschooling Used Book Sale will be held on Friday April 15, 2010 from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.
Prince of Peace Ministries in Bastrop is graciously allowing us to use their facilities, now that we have outgrown Aqua Water. They are located at 1224 Hwy 71 W in Bastrop (near the Hwy 71 overpass at Hwy 21). Map here…http://sites.google.com/site/popbastrop/driving-directions
Now is the time to reserve a table to sell your second-hand items related to homeschooling. This can include:
books
workbooks
magazines
art and craft supplies
math manipulatives
educational games
cds
videos
and more!The book sale is a great opportunity to buy or sell used curriculum AND meet new, local, homeschooling friends.
If you would like to reserve a table, please email me at joyfulmama@gmail.com. There is no fee to participate. If you have your own table to bring it would be helpful this year. We do have some tables available, but we have a lot more room now to fit more families.
Please limit the items you are selling to just homeschooling products. Nothing related to a business you operate.
This sale is not affiliated with any particular homeschooling group and is open to all homeschooling families. Please forward this information to your homeschooling friends, coops, email lists, etc. Thank you!
Happy reading…
PattiRenaissance Festival
Start date 2/19/2011 10:00:00 AM
End Date & Time: 4/3/2011 7:00:00 PM
Location: Sherwood Forest Faire
Address: 1883 Old Hwy 20
McDade, TXSecond Annual Season of Sherwood Forest Faire, open Saturday and Sundays from Feb. 19, 2011 to April 3, 2011, and also on “Spring Break Friday”, March 18. There are several new buildings for this season, more entertainment and food, wine tasting (reservation required), crafts, and a day full of fun in store for your entire family! Go to the website for more information, http://sherwoodfore stfaire.com/ .
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Bastrop Bird Walk
Start Date & Time: 2/26/2011 8:30:00 AM
End Date & Time: 2/26/2011 10:00:00 AM
Contact Name: Katie Raney
Contact Phone: 512-237-2241
Contact Email: katie.raney@ tpwd.state. tx.us
Location: Bastrop State Park
Address: 3005 Hwy 21 East
Bastrop, TXLook for the birds of Bastrop State Park in several different habitats and learn about the species that call this park home. Bring your own binoculars and field guide or borrow some of ours. All ages and experience levels welcome. Meet at the lake. Admission Details: $4 adults 13 and over
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Pedal Thru The Pines
Pedal Thru The Pines
Presented by
Family Crisis Center of Bastrop
Bastrop, TX
Saturday, March 05, 2011
Online Registration Closes
Friday, March 04, 2011 at 7:00 AM ETPedal Thru the Pines Date & Time: 3/5/2011 9:00:00 AM
Contact Name: N/A
Contact Phone: 512-321-7760
Contact Email: charlottep@familycr isiscenter. usThe 9th Annual Pedal Thru The Pines hosted by the Family Crisis Center invites you to participate in a fun-filled day that supports the Center’s vision of a safe community built on equality without the existence of violence. Cyclists will enjoy traversing the beautiful Loblolly Pines of Bastrop and Buescher State Parks and the surrounding country roads of Bastrop, Fayette and Lee counties. The routes provide a unique experience for cyclists of every level. Well stocked rest stops, friendly volunteers and a top-notch veteran SAG Team add to the success of this must do event.
For details, registration, sponsorship, volunteering and more please visit http://www.pedalthr upines.org
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River Valley Farmers Market
Ribbon Cutting for River Valley Farmers Market
Date & Time: 3/8/2011 3:00:00 PM
Contact Name: Eileen Niswander
Contact Phone: 512-856-0192
Contact Email: eileen.niswander@ yahoo.com
Location: Bastrop Producers Market
Address: 977 Hwy 71 W
Bastrop, TX 78602Come out and help the River Valley Farmers Market celebrate their 26th anniversary of serving Bastrop County AND set up shop in their NEW location. Beginning Mar 1, the RVFM will be changing their Bastrop Market from Saturdays to Tuesdays, 2 – 6 PM, hopefully catching some of the commuters who travel the highway to & from Austin.
They will have drawings for door prizes, free refreshments, etc.
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Camp Wilderness Ridge
Start Date & Time: 3/14/2011 8:00:00 AM
End Date & Time: 3/18/2011 5:00:00 PM
Contact Name: Ron Hunt
Contact Phone: 512-554-5074
Contact Email: camp@wildernessridg e.com
Location: Camp Wilderness Ridge
Address: 855 Park Road 1C
Smithville, TX 78957Day Camp for Boys & Girls ages 5-12 years old. Lots of outdoor fun! Canoeing, fishing, zip line & 40” climbing wall), nature hikes, archery, riflery (BB/Pellet), lots of games and rainy day activities. Bible and missionary times. Complete details at www.wildernessridge .com Admission Details: March 14-18, 8 am to 5 pm. 5 Day Price: $135; Daily Price: $35. A $50 deposit is required to reserve a spot for the week, daily rate must be pre-paid.
I am the head coach and owner of Tuck N Tumble Power Tumbling in Elgin. I am trying to get in contact with the Elgin Home schoolers. I would like to offer a group rate for the home schoolers during school hours. Please contact me if interested and check out my website http://www.tuckntumble.com or call 512-629-7633.