Last Thursday we played with Sharpie markers, creating tie-dye effects on t-shirts without the buckets of dye. Check them out!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Taste of the Arts
Saturday, August 28, 2010
12 PM - 7 PM
Arts United Plaza/Freimann Square and surrounding four-block area in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana
Event Admission is FREE: No admission ticket for the event is necessary, admission to all areas of the event are free.
Food and beverage tickets are $1 each: Food and beverage tickets are required and will be sold at the event for $1 each. Multiple tickets may be required for a single item based on the value of the item. Tickets will be redeemed at each food vendor's booth.
The Fort Wayne History Center will be free and offers hands-on activities, plus historical demonstrations of candle making, basket weaving, and much more.
For more information and a complete entertainment schedule, check out the website.
12 PM - 7 PM
Arts United Plaza/Freimann Square and surrounding four-block area in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana
Event Admission is FREE: No admission ticket for the event is necessary, admission to all areas of the event are free.
Food and beverage tickets are $1 each: Food and beverage tickets are required and will be sold at the event for $1 each. Multiple tickets may be required for a single item based on the value of the item. Tickets will be redeemed at each food vendor's booth.
The Fort Wayne History Center will be free and offers hands-on activities, plus historical demonstrations of candle making, basket weaving, and much more.
For more information and a complete entertainment schedule, check out the website.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Fort Miamies 1754 - 1763 at the Old Fort
Did you know that the French came to the area now known as Fort Wayne in the 1680? And they were in possession of the land – and forts – here until 1760 when this post was surrendered to the British and would be attacked by Pontiac during his famous uprising in 1763. The entire garrison was either be captured or killed.
Visit the Old Fort and experience the 1750s as they actually were. See the French Marines who once protected and garrisoned this Post known at the time as Fort Miamie. View the British Rangers that marched from Fort Detroit to accept the surrender of the French Post. See the French Voyageur that moved the freight up and down the rivers supplying the other Post in Indiana. See the French fur trader and the Native Americans that they traded with to supply Europe in the furs they so desired. And much more!
The Old Fort will be open 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 28th, and 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 29th. For more information call (260) 460-4763.
Admission is a freewill donation - donate what you can to support the Old Fort!
Visit the Old Fort and experience the 1750s as they actually were. See the French Marines who once protected and garrisoned this Post known at the time as Fort Miamie. View the British Rangers that marched from Fort Detroit to accept the surrender of the French Post. See the French Voyageur that moved the freight up and down the rivers supplying the other Post in Indiana. See the French fur trader and the Native Americans that they traded with to supply Europe in the furs they so desired. And much more!
The Old Fort will be open 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 28th, and 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 29th. For more information call (260) 460-4763.
Admission is a freewill donation - donate what you can to support the Old Fort!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Boundless Playground in Fort Wayne?
Have you ever heard of a Boundless Playground? On a Boundless Playground children of all abilities can gain the important developmental and physical benefits of unstructured play. They also learn to appreciate the unique abilities of others, regardless of any perceived disability. On a Boundless Playground ALL children – and adults – are in the middle of the playground fun. There are nearly 200 Boundless Playgrounds in 31 states and Canada, with over 100 under development.
Sounds like a great idea, right? But have you ever seen one here in Fort Wayne? The answer is no, because in the entire State of Indiana there is not one Boundless Playground anywhere! Boo!
But help has arrived in the shape of 7th grade Taylor Reuille. Taylor is raising money to build a Boundless Playground in Fort Wayne. If she succeeds, the playground will be the first certified Boundless Playground in Indiana.
The idea for the playground struck then 11 year-old Taylor as she was reading a story about Boundless Playgrounds. The story described the disappointment of children with disabilities who don’t have a place to play at recess. She started to look around at recess and noticed a girl in a wheelchair sitting on the sidelines. “She was crying, because she wanted to play with her friends.” In Taylor’s words, “Most kids with disabilities are not able to play at a regular playground because the playgrounds do not accommodate their needs. If children with disabilities are not able to play at a playground, then why should I or other children who don't have disabilities be able to play? Currently, there is not a single Boundless Playground in the entire state of Indiana. Children of all ages and all abilities need to laugh and have fun.”
Incredibly, Taylor has raised over 50% of the money needed for the playground. Construction is scheduled for late summer, subject to the success of fundraising efforts. The local community has rallied around Taylor’s efforts and the project has the strong support of the City Parks and Recreation Department and various local organizations. The playground site is in a centrally located public park with easy access from a wide geographical region.
How can you help make this dream a reality? Vote online! CVS Pharmacy, Boundless Playgrounds, and Pepsi want your vote as they work to give children of all abilities the opportunity to play together. Voting is open to legal residents of the U.S. residing in one of the fifty United States or the District of Columbia who are 13 years of age or older. Voting is limited to one vote, per individual, per day.
Voting ends at noon on September 28. To find out who will receive $70,000 in funding, go to the website after noon on the 28th.
For more information about Boundless Playgrounds, visit their website.
Sounds like a great idea, right? But have you ever seen one here in Fort Wayne? The answer is no, because in the entire State of Indiana there is not one Boundless Playground anywhere! Boo!
But help has arrived in the shape of 7th grade Taylor Reuille. Taylor is raising money to build a Boundless Playground in Fort Wayne. If she succeeds, the playground will be the first certified Boundless Playground in Indiana.
The idea for the playground struck then 11 year-old Taylor as she was reading a story about Boundless Playgrounds. The story described the disappointment of children with disabilities who don’t have a place to play at recess. She started to look around at recess and noticed a girl in a wheelchair sitting on the sidelines. “She was crying, because she wanted to play with her friends.” In Taylor’s words, “Most kids with disabilities are not able to play at a regular playground because the playgrounds do not accommodate their needs. If children with disabilities are not able to play at a playground, then why should I or other children who don't have disabilities be able to play? Currently, there is not a single Boundless Playground in the entire state of Indiana. Children of all ages and all abilities need to laugh and have fun.”
Incredibly, Taylor has raised over 50% of the money needed for the playground. Construction is scheduled for late summer, subject to the success of fundraising efforts. The local community has rallied around Taylor’s efforts and the project has the strong support of the City Parks and Recreation Department and various local organizations. The playground site is in a centrally located public park with easy access from a wide geographical region.
How can you help make this dream a reality? Vote online! CVS Pharmacy, Boundless Playgrounds, and Pepsi want your vote as they work to give children of all abilities the opportunity to play together. Voting is open to legal residents of the U.S. residing in one of the fifty United States or the District of Columbia who are 13 years of age or older. Voting is limited to one vote, per individual, per day.
Voting ends at noon on September 28. To find out who will receive $70,000 in funding, go to the website after noon on the 28th.
For more information about Boundless Playgrounds, visit their website.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Teen Ink's Nonfiction Contest
Make us laugh, move us to tears ... write a fabulous, memorable piece and not only will you be published in Teen Ink, you may be one of our two monthly winners for outstanding work that appears in any of the following sections of the magazine: Nonfiction, Focus, College Essays, What Matters and Sports.
Nonfiction pieces are published in Teen Ink magazine and contest winners receive a copy of the magazine (as well as a pad and pen) featuring their work. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to choose from an exciting selection of Teen Ink merchandise - apparel and other items - available exclusively from Teen Ink. Write on!
Teen Ink will only consider original writing written by teens. Entries of all kinds are accepted - serious, funny, long or short. We like to read it all!
There are no deadlines; entries are accepted throughout the year. Winning nonfiction pieces are published in Teen Ink magazine and online each month.
For more information, visit http://www.teenink.com/Contests/NonfictionC.php.
Nonfiction pieces are published in Teen Ink magazine and contest winners receive a copy of the magazine (as well as a pad and pen) featuring their work. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to choose from an exciting selection of Teen Ink merchandise - apparel and other items - available exclusively from Teen Ink. Write on!
Teen Ink will only consider original writing written by teens. Entries of all kinds are accepted - serious, funny, long or short. We like to read it all!
There are no deadlines; entries are accepted throughout the year. Winning nonfiction pieces are published in Teen Ink magazine and online each month.
For more information, visit http://www.teenink.com/Contests/NonfictionC.php.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
Leaky Cauldron Contest for August
The Leaky Cauldron website is counting down the days until Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, part one, opens in theatres. Only 98 days left!
This month, their contest is a fun one! Check it out:
Lockhart Excerpt Contest
If you were reading Voyages with Vampires, what kind of excerpt would you expect to read? One you'd read to your friends, laughing at the absurdity of Lockhart? Or one that would show how brave he is and make you swoon? Would it be a piece of advice? Or some great fact? Your job this month is to write an excerpt you'd find in one of Gilderoy Lockhart's seven books.
Rules and Guidelines:
•Write an excerpt of 500 words or less from one of the seven Lockhart books assigned to the students to read for Defense Against the Dark Arts. We know there are twelve titles mentioned in the series, but please use one of the seven for DADA.
•Anyone 13 years of age and over may enter the contest.
•One entry per person.
•All submissions must be the original work of the contestant. Any entries found to contain the work of another author will be disqualified.
•All entries must meet PG-13 standards of decency and good taste.
•All submissions must be e-mailed to contests@the-leaky-cauldron.org by 11:59 pm (EDT) on 31 August, with "Lockhart Excerpt" in the subject line of the e-mail.
•Please copy-paste your story into the body of the e-mail and include a name to be used for authorship (real name or Leaky Lounge name). Please also remember to include the title of the book you are excerpting from for your entry.
•All decisions by the judges are final.
•The judges will be looking for creative, interesting and canon correct stories that are well written. You may find the "tips and hints" helpful.
•The first place winner will receive a handcrafted wand donated by Wizard Wood Wands (design changes each month) and 200 MyLeaky points.
For more information, check out their FAQ's.
This month, their contest is a fun one! Check it out:
Lockhart Excerpt Contest
If you were reading Voyages with Vampires, what kind of excerpt would you expect to read? One you'd read to your friends, laughing at the absurdity of Lockhart? Or one that would show how brave he is and make you swoon? Would it be a piece of advice? Or some great fact? Your job this month is to write an excerpt you'd find in one of Gilderoy Lockhart's seven books.
Rules and Guidelines:
•Write an excerpt of 500 words or less from one of the seven Lockhart books assigned to the students to read for Defense Against the Dark Arts. We know there are twelve titles mentioned in the series, but please use one of the seven for DADA.
•Anyone 13 years of age and over may enter the contest.
•One entry per person.
•All submissions must be the original work of the contestant. Any entries found to contain the work of another author will be disqualified.
•All entries must meet PG-13 standards of decency and good taste.
•All submissions must be e-mailed to contests@the-leaky-cauldron.org by 11:59 pm (EDT) on 31 August, with "Lockhart Excerpt" in the subject line of the e-mail.
•Please copy-paste your story into the body of the e-mail and include a name to be used for authorship (real name or Leaky Lounge name). Please also remember to include the title of the book you are excerpting from for your entry.
•All decisions by the judges are final.
•The judges will be looking for creative, interesting and canon correct stories that are well written. You may find the "tips and hints" helpful.
•The first place winner will receive a handcrafted wand donated by Wizard Wood Wands (design changes each month) and 200 MyLeaky points.
For more information, check out their FAQ's.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
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