The Adirondack Center for Writing’s High School Writing Retreat will be held October 27 and 28, 2022 at Paul Smith’s College. More info on speakers and activities coming soon. https://adirondackcenterforwriting.org/
Save the date: ACW High School Writing Retreat
Upcoming Youth Climate Summit Opportunities with the Wild Center
Elodie Linck, Youth Climate Coordinator at the Wild Center, reached out and invited homeschoolers to join the Youth Climate Summit. We already have one homeschool team going and there is room for one more homeschool team. You need an adult to lead the team and then up to five high school age team members. Any interest? Send a message to northcountryhomeschooling@gmail.com if you want to get a team together and we can coordinate together with Elodie.
The Summit offers informative plenary sessions and workshops for high school students to learn climate change, impacts, solutions and plan their own climate actions in a 2-day in-person experience.
Pre-registration opens on Monday, Sep 26, 2022.
Sign up now: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfMSog0PyUewA…/viewform
Vermont Living History Expo in Essex Jct, Sept 17-18, 2022
The Vermont Living History Expo is a family-friendly, Timeline event that features military and civilian reenactment encampments, static displays, live demos, vendors and more. The Expo is an outdoor event held Sept 17-18 at the Champlain Valley Exposition
We currently have the Fort at #4, the First Special Services Force, the Brotherhood of the Arrow & Sword, Legion III Cyrenaica, the 26th YD, Hanaford’s Fife & Drum Corp, a number of civilian vehicles displays, veterans groups and ‘period’ vendors joining us.
For more information or to obtain an application to participate please email us at: info@vtgatherings.com and include links to your website/Facebook page. For those encamping with us the venue offers indoor facilities including showers and food vendors.
Chimney Point Atlatl and Archaeology Festival Sept 23-24, 2022
Chimney Point
ATLATL WORKSHOP
Atlatl experts Bob and Cheryll Berg of Thunderbird Atlatl teach traditional and modern techniques of atlatl and dart construction, flint knapping, hafting stone points, and cordage making. Enjoy atlatl lore and coaching on the use of your new atlatl. Workshop runs from 12:00 to 5:00 PM.
Workshop fee: $70 (includes materials). Pre-registration required. Call 802-759-2412.
Vermont Archaeology Month event.
FRI, 09/23/2022 – 12:00
27TH ANNUAL NORTHEASTERN OPEN ATLATL CHAMPIONSHIP
Participate in or watch this annual atlatl championship testing skills in accuracy and distance. The sport of using the atlatl to throw darts is based on the ancient hunting technique. Newcomers to experts welcome. Flint-knapping demonstrations and lessons throughout the day. Event runs from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Vermont Archaeology Month event.
Competitors: $10 Adult visitors: $5 Children under 15: free
Pre-registration required. Call (802) 759-2412 to register.
SAT, 09/24/2022 – 10:30
WOOD SPOON CARVING WITH BARRY
Carve your own wooden spoon with expert guidance from Barry Keegan. Enjoy a relaxing time on Lake Champlain as you learn and create. Workshop runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Material provided, and carving equipment made available for the day.
Fee: $60. Pre-registration and payment are required, call (802) 759-2412.
Vermont Archaeology Month event.
SUN, 09/25/2022 – 10:00
Adirondack Harvest Festival
2022 Adirondack Harvest Festival
Agroforestry & Forest Farming
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 FROM 12-5PM AT THE ESSEX COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IN WESTPORT, NY.
The Adirondack Harvest Festival will return to its one-day, in-person format at the Essex County Fairgrounds. This will be the first time the event has fully returned to the Essex County Fairgrounds for one large in-person event since 2019. The event will follow the same format as past festivals, with a large farmers’ market, local food trucks, local libations tent (beer, mead and wine), demonstrations and talks, kids’ activities, farm animals, and more. For more info: https://adirondackharvest.com/festival/
Battle of Plattsburgh Activities, Sept 9-11, 2022
Tons of family-friendly activities Friday through Sunday. More info: https://1814inc.com/2022
Tumbling Classes at LPCA
Fall into Tumbling @ LPCA! 
6 week programs on Tuesdays, October-December, for ages 2-12!
LPCA Members at the Member Plus+ Level! Get early access to register your family for Fall Tumbling on Monday before it opens to the general public on Tuesday!
LEARN MORE → lakeplacidarts.org/classes/tumbling
BECOME A MEMBER → lakeplacidarts.org/support-arts/member-benefits
Upcoming Kids Auditions at LPCA
Join LPCA Kid’s Theatre for their Fall production of Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr!
https://www.lakeplacidarts.org/audition/schoolhouse-rock-jr-auditions
Upcoming Events for 2022-23 Homeschool Year
Here is a list of upcoming events, compiled at our homeschool today! On the left side of the photo are field trips we brainstormed about that volunteers offered to help organize (stay tuned). On the right side are events for which we know the dates.
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