Here's a link to the official poster for Colonial Sugar on Snow, which will be held in Finland, not Beaver Bay.
Colonial Sugar on Snow
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Colonial Sugar on Snow
Natasha and Renee have informed me of this wonderful opportunity to "explore" colonial history in a hands on way. This sounds like a great living history experience.
Colonial Sugar on Snow
Cost: Free - This event is free to the public, though donations are always welcome.
This event is a hands-on 1700's Colonial Trades weekend. We have 25 demonstrators--everything from blacksmith to colonial kitchen. Everything is hands-on and free to the public. The children make candles, work with colonial dyes, weave, spin, make soap and stir together a colonial pudding, Last year we had a colonial printer, miller with a hand-powered stone mill, wood worker, weaver, constable, town crier, tanner, apothecary and potter plus many more. Hours are Friday, noon to 6 pm and Saturday 10 am to 4 pm We also serve (for a fee) Sugar on Snow...maple syrup warmed to the candy stage, poured over snow where it turns to a taffy, served with a dill pickle, donut and hot apple cider in the New England tradition Hot soup and fresh baked bread and pie are also available.
Hours:
Friday, 2/24: 12PM - 6PM
Saturday, 2/25: 10AM - 4PM
Where: Beaver Bay Community Center
I hope to see some of you there, as we'll definitely be taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
Colonial Sugar on Snow
Cost: Free - This event is free to the public, though donations are always welcome.
This event is a hands-on 1700's Colonial Trades weekend. We have 25 demonstrators--everything from blacksmith to colonial kitchen. Everything is hands-on and free to the public. The children make candles, work with colonial dyes, weave, spin, make soap and stir together a colonial pudding, Last year we had a colonial printer, miller with a hand-powered stone mill, wood worker, weaver, constable, town crier, tanner, apothecary and potter plus many more. Hours are Friday, noon to 6 pm and Saturday 10 am to 4 pm We also serve (for a fee) Sugar on Snow...maple syrup warmed to the candy stage, poured over snow where it turns to a taffy, served with a dill pickle, donut and hot apple cider in the New England tradition Hot soup and fresh baked bread and pie are also available.
Hours:
Friday, 2/24: 12PM - 6PM
Saturday, 2/25: 10AM - 4PM
Where: Beaver Bay Community Center
I hope to see some of you there, as we'll definitely be taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Do You Have a Favorite Curriculum?
I'm finally posting! I'm adding a "curricula resources" tab with favorite curricula and stores. If you have a favorite to share with us all, please let me know (comment, email or phone) and I'll add it to the page.
I've been having lots of computer trouble here, so posting anything usually takes too long right now. I'm sorry I really haven't been keeping up on things lately. I'll try (but no guarantees) to do better. :)
Please keep in mind our next field trip!
I've been having lots of computer trouble here, so posting anything usually takes too long right now. I'm sorry I really haven't been keeping up on things lately. I'll try (but no guarantees) to do better. :)
Please keep in mind our next field trip!
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Microscope Fun
Wow! Am I ever impressed! I never would have thought that I could get a microscope this solidly built and beautifully working for such a price. If anyone you know is interested in getting a microscope for their homeschool (or just because they're really fun), this one is great. I got this here.
I was actually able to put my camera up to the eyepiece of the microscope and take pictures of what we were seeing.
Here we have frog blood cells,
pollen,
and protozoa.
This has been so much fun for my family.
I was actually able to put my camera up to the eyepiece of the microscope and take pictures of what we were seeing.
Here we have frog blood cells,
pollen,
and protozoa.
This has been so much fun for my family.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Snowmobile Safety Class
The following is a note from Andrea Lilienthal, Cook County Community Education Assistant
We are offering a Snowmobile Safety class in December. A pdf registration forms is on our web site to print (I've added a link to the site at the bottom of this post) and mail in or drop off. www.cookcountyschools.org/cookcounty/cmed. Here is a class description of it.
Snowmobile Safety Class
The annual Snowmobile Safety Training Course will be offered to students between the ages 11-15. The certificate becomes valid at age 12. The course be offered Monday & Wednesdays, Nov. 28 – Dec. 10. The class will be held in CCMS Room #110. Students who are between the ages of 11-15 are required by law to pass this training course before operating snowmobiles on public roads and trails. The certificate becomes valid at age 12. The course covers; parts of the machine, maintenance and repair, pre-start checks, emergencies, safety and rules of the road. A registration form and fee of $5 must be paid to the Community Education Office prior to the first class. Registration Deadline is Wednesday, November 23.
Classroom:
• Monday, November 28 3:15 - 5:15 pm
• Wednesday, November 30 3:15 - 5:15 pm
• Monday, December 5 3:15 - 5:15 pm
• Wednesday, December 7 3:15 – 5:15 pm
Field Test:
• Saturday, December 10 10 am at the Old Airport
I also attached a registration form for you if you would like to pass on. If you have questions, please feel free to call.
Thanks so very much!
Andra
Andra Lilienthal, Community Education Assistant
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Cook County Community Education
101 West 5th Street
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2000 x 616
fax: (218) 387-1327
www.cookcountyschools.org/cookcounty/cmed
NOTE
If you're interested in this class, click on Snowmobile Safety Registration Form
on the page found here.
-Patty
We are offering a Snowmobile Safety class in December. A pdf registration forms is on our web site to print (I've added a link to the site at the bottom of this post) and mail in or drop off. www.cookcountyschools.org/cookcounty/cmed. Here is a class description of it.
Snowmobile Safety Class
The annual Snowmobile Safety Training Course will be offered to students between the ages 11-15. The certificate becomes valid at age 12. The course be offered Monday & Wednesdays, Nov. 28 – Dec. 10. The class will be held in CCMS Room #110. Students who are between the ages of 11-15 are required by law to pass this training course before operating snowmobiles on public roads and trails. The certificate becomes valid at age 12. The course covers; parts of the machine, maintenance and repair, pre-start checks, emergencies, safety and rules of the road. A registration form and fee of $5 must be paid to the Community Education Office prior to the first class. Registration Deadline is Wednesday, November 23.
Classroom:
• Monday, November 28 3:15 - 5:15 pm
• Wednesday, November 30 3:15 - 5:15 pm
• Monday, December 5 3:15 - 5:15 pm
• Wednesday, December 7 3:15 – 5:15 pm
Field Test:
• Saturday, December 10 10 am at the Old Airport
I also attached a registration form for you if you would like to pass on. If you have questions, please feel free to call.
Thanks so very much!
Andra
Andra Lilienthal, Community Education Assistant
http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
Cook County Community Education
101 West 5th Street
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2000 x 616
fax: (218) 387-1327
www.cookcountyschools.org/cookcounty/cmed
NOTE
If you're interested in this class, click on Snowmobile Safety Registration Form
on the page found here.
-Patty
Monday, November 14, 2011
Field Trip For Friday, November 18
Hey everyone-
Here's a message from Renee. This sounds like it will be a great time for all!
-Patty
Hi All!
Our field trip to the Care Center and Hospital was great. The kids and parents were led through the Care Center, the Hospital, seeing the inside of an ambulance, and finished up downstairs visiting Physical Therapy. It was fun learning where all the different hallways went to. It was encouraging to see the elderly so well taken care of- there are events everyday for these folks to do and look forward to.
Our Next Field Trip is open to all ages: we will be heading NE to Grand Portage National Monument for some historical education. This place has many things to look at, read and watch. They have a Junior Ranger activity for kids 8-14. You can read more here: http://www.nps.gov/grpo/index.htm
Friday November 18th at 10:30am we will be meeting at the Heritage Center.
Driving Directions for Heritage Center: From Grand Marais: Go North on Hwy 61. Turn Right on road just before Trading Post. Turn Left on Cty Rd 17/Mile Creek Rd (before Casino). Heritage Center will be on Left hand side.
Afterwards we will be heading over to the Community Center Pool to eat lunch (bring your own bag lunch) and do some swimming. There is a cost for the Pool of $20 for a group of 10-20 people. The Community Center will be providing tables for us to eat our lunches and I've heard that the pool is nice and warm!
Driving Directions for GP Community Center: Continue on Mile Creek Road. Turn Left on Upper Road. Community Center (and school) will be on your left.
This will be the last Field Trip for the year 2011. Next year, 2012, is going to be an exciting one. Your ideas are very helpful, so thank you for your suggestions!
Have a great week!
Renee
Here's a message from Renee. This sounds like it will be a great time for all!
-Patty
Hi All!
Our field trip to the Care Center and Hospital was great. The kids and parents were led through the Care Center, the Hospital, seeing the inside of an ambulance, and finished up downstairs visiting Physical Therapy. It was fun learning where all the different hallways went to. It was encouraging to see the elderly so well taken care of- there are events everyday for these folks to do and look forward to.
Our Next Field Trip is open to all ages: we will be heading NE to Grand Portage National Monument for some historical education. This place has many things to look at, read and watch. They have a Junior Ranger activity for kids 8-14. You can read more here: http://www.nps.gov/grpo/index.htm
Friday November 18th at 10:30am we will be meeting at the Heritage Center.
Driving Directions for Heritage Center: From Grand Marais: Go North on Hwy 61. Turn Right on road just before Trading Post. Turn Left on Cty Rd 17/Mile Creek Rd (before Casino). Heritage Center will be on Left hand side.
Afterwards we will be heading over to the Community Center Pool to eat lunch (bring your own bag lunch) and do some swimming. There is a cost for the Pool of $20 for a group of 10-20 people. The Community Center will be providing tables for us to eat our lunches and I've heard that the pool is nice and warm!
Driving Directions for GP Community Center: Continue on Mile Creek Road. Turn Left on Upper Road. Community Center (and school) will be on your left.
This will be the last Field Trip for the year 2011. Next year, 2012, is going to be an exciting one. Your ideas are very helpful, so thank you for your suggestions!
Have a great week!
Renee
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Hedstrom's Lumber Field Trip
Here are a couple of videos of the mill that Molly took. She has some more that I might add if I get some time. It looks like it was really interesting.
I had written down some of the things the kids learned on the field trip, but I can't find that at the moment (total chaos right now). I'll try to add more to this in future. Enjoy!
I had written down some of the things the kids learned on the field trip, but I can't find that at the moment (total chaos right now). I'll try to add more to this in future. Enjoy!
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