Women Who Stand - Holly Kosten!

September 19-23rd , I will be taking part in a 365-mile bike ride around Maryland with several other women. You might be wondering why I would do such a thing - 365 miles is a long way to go on a bike, even spread over 4-5 days.

The ride was organized by Women Who STAND, a group committed to raising awareness about some of the issues facing women, children, and families in Malawi and Cambodia and to raising funds to support World Relief’s programs in both countries. Our goal for this ride is to raise $25,000 (or more) for families in Malawi and Cambodia, particularly those affected by HIV/AIDS.

The money we raise for Malawi will be used to provide school kits to 350 children who have lost parents to HIV/AIDS and school fee grants to 50 children who otherwise probably wouldn’t be able to continue their educations past elementary school .

In Cambodia, the funds we raise will be used to support an agricultural program that focuses on the moringa tree, which is such a great source of nutrition that it’s been called “the miracle tree.” The funds we raise could provide moringa seedlings and training on how to tend, harvest, and prepare them to as many as 5,000 people!

World Relief is the relief and development arm of the National Association of Evangelicals, which has been active since just after World War II. They currently have offices in thirteen countries, including 24 offices in the U.S. Through programs that range from disaster response to agricultural development to HIV/AIDS prevention and care, World Relief seeks to empower local churches to serve the most vulnerable in their own communities and around the globe, by following the example of Jesus.

Copy and paste the link below to read more about our team and join us in supporting women and children in Malawi and Cambodia....you don't even have to pedal a mile to support this cause!  We appreciate your prayers to safely reach our goal of 365 miles to support 365 days of work. 

With love,

Holly Kosten

 www.WorldRelief.org/Ride365/holly

free Granite materials and a WTB

I have the following books to loan:
Jacob's Geometry, 3rd edition
Apologia - Exploring... Physical Science, 2nd edition (8th grade)
Apologia - Exploring... General Science, 2nd edition (7th grade)
Exploring the World Around You (5th grade)
Chesterton's, The Man Who Was Thursday (10th grade)
The Story of the World, Vol. 3 (5th grade)
The Thinking Toolbox (7-8th grades)

Give away (in "rough" but usable condition):
Lyrical Life Science, Vol. 1 (4th grade) text and workbook
Lyrical Life Science, Vol. 2 (5th grade) only the workbook

Wanted to Borrow/Buy (prefer to borrow)
Apologia - Exploring... Chemistry, 2nd edition

Used Math Curriculum

I have the following Saxon Curriculum for sale. Please email me If you're interested in purchasing. Feel free to share this with others as well.

 

Saxon Math Homeschool 6/5 for 5th Grade (or 6th Grade) - 3rd Edition Student Text, Solutions Manual, and Saxon Teacher CD- Roms. Books are used, but are in good condition. CD's are in excellent condition. You will need to purchase the Test & Worksheets Book. $65.00

Saxon Math Homeschool 5/4 for 4th Grade (or 5th Grade) - 3rd Edition Student Text, Solutions Manual, and Saxon Teacher CD- Roms. Books are used, but are in good condition. CD's are in excellent condition. You will need to purchase the Test & Worksheets Book. $65.00 The CD-Roms are Saxon produced and provide step by step instruction for each lesson and test.

Thanks.

Mineva Strong

gostrong@aol.com

Granite Hershey Park Day!

May is Home School month at Hershey Park and Granite has adopted the 24th as it's day to collectively descend upon the park.  If you would like to go, this Wednesday the 9th is the deadline.  Tickets are $29.50 (ages 9-54), $26.50 (ages 3-8 and 55-69, and $21.00 (ages 70+).  Please send in your money to Mrs. Cheryl Brooking.  Checks are to be made payable to her as well.  For additional info, you can email her at clbrooking@gmail.com.

Skiing - Email

Jan's phone number was included with the last post, but not her email.  Soooooooooo.....
Jan Lynch's email is:

janmlynch@comcast.net

Snow + Hills =Skiing!!!

Please forward to anyone you think may be interested in joining us...this trip is open to anyone.   

Dear All,                                                                                                

Well, are you ready for a SNOW DAY?  The MARCH 1^st ski trip is still a “go!”    

It has been an unusually mild winter, but there is still some snow to be found at Whitetail.   I was told today the slopes are slushy but still good and almost all the trails are open.  Webcams also look favorable.  It looks to be colder this weekend and they plan on blowing snow the next 4/5 days.  There is no rain forecasted for Mercersburg this next week – and low temps are still well below freezing each day.  As you know I agonized over moving the January trip cause conditions were bad – but I think this one will be worth it.  Please check out the Whitetail website to check conditions;  www.skiwhitetail.com   

However, if there is a drastic change in conditions over the next few days, I will make the decision to cancel by Tuesday the 28^th.  I will notify you by email.          

Prices for Thursday, March 1^st:

1.       Lift Only $21.50  (Must bring your own equipment, may go on all trails and lifts open.)

2.      EZ Ski or Board:  $29.00  (includes equipment, lift ticket and optional lesson.  Can only go on beginner and intermediate slopes.)

3.      All MT Ski or Board:  $35.00 (includes equipment, lift ticket and optional lesson.  Can go down all trails and lifts open.)

4.      Helmet rental: $9.00

5.      Meal Ticket - $9.50

**Just so you know….you may switch from skiing/boarding to the other if you’d like; there is a $10 charge to do so.  Also, for those hesitant ones who realize you’re having a great you - you may upgrade ticket from EZ to ALL Mountain anytime during the day by paying the difference.  I can give you more details on either purchase.   

PLEASE reply to my email by TUESDAY, Feb 28^th if you would like to join us.  Remember, I MUST know whether you would like to SKI or SNOWBOARD, and which package you’d like. 

You may pay me when you arrive Thursday morning; just remember if you order a ticket you must pay for it.  If you need to cancel, you MUST let me know before midnight Wednesday night. 

I sure hope you’ll be able to come join us!!  

                                                

Please feel free to email or call if you have any questions.

Jan Lynch

443-831-7786

Twelfth Night or What You Will

The official Twelfth Night or What You Will web page on the Granite site is up and ready for traffic!  Check out the ticket sales, t-shirts, show times, and cast lists.  There are "Early Bird Specials", advertising opportunities, and congratulatory line ads as well.  Follow this link to the Granite home page and click on the link at the bottom.  See you at the show!

Granite Classical Tutorials

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

The Queen's Flower will take place this week here at Columbia Presbyterian on January 26th and 27th at 5pm.  Tickets are still on sale at the Granite Website -  www.graniteclassical.org
Select the link at the bottom of the home page for show and ticket information.

Come support our 3rd-6th grade drama group as they perform this original production.

The Queen's Flower - Tickets Are Now On Sale!!!

Use the link below to the Granite website.  There is a link at the bottom of the page for show and ticket info.  Hope to see you all there!

Granite Website