Tuesday Book Lunch

Come on over for some Cambodian food!

Tuesday, Nov. 26
12:30 pm
Laura C's house

The Rent Collector by Camron Wright

Book Lunch Tuesday

Please join us this Tuesday for another great discussion of another great read.
Garland hosting
12:30 pm
Mutant Message Down Under (Australia)

Oct. Nov. Book Schedule

Book Lunch Schedule

OCTOBER 29:  Mutant Message from Down Under  (Australia)

Garland hosting

Tuesday at 12:30 pm

NOVEMBER 26:  The Rent Collector (Cambodia)

Laura C. hosting

Tuesday at 12:30 pm

DECEMBER: No Book Group

Time Correction for Book Lunch

Please meet at 12:00 pm for Book Lunch Tuesday instead of 12:30 this time.
Laura W. needed to do it earlier.

Tuesday 24th
12 PM
Laura W's
Long Walk Home

Book Lunch Tuesday

We will be having Book Lunch this Tuesday, September 24
12:30 pm
Laura W's home.

The Long Walk Home  
What a compelling story, no?!

Attention: Scholars

We will be going to "Ephraim's Rescue" on Thursday. Meet at the movie theater at 4:40. Bring your money for a movie and for an inexpensive dinner after the movie. We will bring you home. Let me know if you will be coming. Hope to see you there!

Book for September

The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom by Slavomir Rawicz

Book Lunch will be the last Tuesday of September (24th)  at the home of Laura Williams

War and Peace Book Lunch

Hello Ladies
Just wanted to let you know that our War and Peace book lunch will be held next Tuesday the 27th at 12:30.  It will be at Heather Friant's home (345 West Liz's Way in Monroe).  Plan on a Russian lunch and a book discussion for War and Peace.  Please RSVP.  Thanks.  Heather

Cancel book lunch sorry...

So sorry to do this ladies because I was really looking forward to to this months book lunch but
My basement flooded..like completely ( the main water line busted) so we are living in a disaster zone. It looks like my downstairs threw up all over my upstairs.

I will figure out another time to have you all over for empanadas and Latin American literature
Thanks!!!!!
Laura

July Book Info

If you're in the mood for more oppressive dictatorial government regimes then this month's book will be right up your alley!   In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez is based on the true story of the heroic Mirabal sisters who spoke out during the Dominican Republic's reign under Trujillo.

If, however, you only have time for this during this busy month, please choose a poem from Chile's Nobel prize winning poet, Pablo Neruda to read and share at this month's book lunch.
Many of his poems are available to read online by clicking on this link:
Pablo Neruda  or go to poemhunter.com/pablo-neruda

I will plan on giving a little biography about him because I went to Chile for a Semester Abroad and was able to visit his seaside abode and museum.
We will have my favorite Chilean food as well: empanadas

So plan on Book Lunch this month with South American fare at my house--Laura C's
Tuesday,  July 30
at 12:30 pm

And of course, keep on truckin' with War and Peace for August!

A Field of Stars

Performances for A Field of Stars will be this week.

This is a patriotic musical featuring local talent that tells the story of American Independence.

Where: Sevier Valley Center

When: July 1,2,3 at 8:00 pm

           July 4 at 4 pm

Admission is FREE

Book Lunch Today

Join us for an Afghan lunch and discussion of A Thousand Splendid Suns

today 12:30 pm  Becky's house.

Text to let her know if you're coming: 201-2059

Book Club Summer Schedule

These ethnic book lunches have been fantastic! Thank you ladies!  Schedule for the summer will be 4th Tuesdays at 12:30 pm

JUNE:    A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini  (Afghanistan) 

Lunch: Becky Bastian

JULY:   In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez  (Dominican Republic)

Lunch: Laura Christensen

AUGUST:  War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy  (Russia)

Lunch:  Heather Friant

Lunch with Harmony

Ladies
Stacey Snow from Harmony Educational services called to let me know that they will be hosting a lunch next week to discuss what programs they have available for our use and to see how they can benefit us as a homeschooling community.  They are working to get Cade Douglas to approve partnering with them as well to let us have a local hub school to use instead of having to use Rockwell academy.  I think this meeting would be a benefit to anyone who may use or does use Harmony now or in the future.  The date of the lunch is June 3rd at El Mexicano and they are buying.  I will be in Canada and won't be able to attend but if you can please RSVP to Stacey at 801-310-7520 .  Have a great summer!  Heather Friant

Thursday Book Lunch

Hope you've been enjoying Silas Marner 

Book lunch featuring English vittles will be
this Thursday, May 30 
12:30 pm at Garland's house.

RSVP 801-641-8501 to let her know if you'll be coming.

UPDATE: Book Lunch

Change of date and location for Book Lunch this month

Date will be THURDAY May 30
at GARLAND'S

same time: 12:30
same book: Silas Marner by George Eliot

School District Bond Meetings

FYI:  We will have the opportunity to vote for or against a bond and tax for the sevier school district this summer.
Everyone is encouraged to attend one of the informational meetings

Richfield  May 7  at 7 pm. RHS auditorium
Monroe May 14 at 7 pm SSHS auditorium

More sessions and information can be found on the district website www.sevier.k12.ut.us

Book for May

Thought I posted this last week...oopsy....here it is...

We will visit good old England for May with the book selection:

Silas Marner by George Eliot

Heather F. will host us for High Tea

Tues. May 28

Then buckle your seatbelts because this summer we are going to read War and Peace. 

 We will discuss it with some Russian cuisine in August.  We will pick some shorter novels for June and July TBA 

Other books possibly on the horizon:  Thousand Splendid Suns (Middle East), Bless Me Ultima (Mexican/American) Kim (India) Africa? Australia?   

Book Lunch Tuesday

What could be better than discussing great literature over lunch with fabulous ladies??
This month's book selections are :
 The Chosen by Chiam Potok and
 Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice

Hosted by Laura W.
12:30 pm
Tuesday,  April 28

RSVP to Laura W. if you'll be there: 201-7328

       GOOD "SPRING MORNING"  EVERYONE!!

                TODAY IS THE DAY FOR FUN!!

             REDMOND HERITAGE FARM TOUR
              
        MEET AT IFA AT 11:15 TO GO TOGETHER OR
                MEET AT 12:00 NOON AT THE FARM!

School District Mtg. Today

The School District is having a meeting at 3:00 pm TODAY at the District office.

If you are concerned about the following topics. Please come!!

1.  NWEA testing. (Parents, teachers, and students hate it.  The district plans to continue spending money overtesting and making sure teachers are "teaching for the test")

2. Superintendent position.  (The public would like this position open to all qualified applicants around the State. The district plans to appoint someone only within the district)

There will be 2 speakers advocating for the parent/teacher/student interests for each of these topics. You will not need to say anything. We just want to fill the place so that the school district will see that these issues are important to us.

Thank You!!

                    GOOD "SPRING IN UTAH" MORNING EVERYONE!!!!

     The Manager of Redmond Heritage Farms just called and ask that due to the projected weather of 43 degrees and likely rain/snow tomorrow, that we may want to reschedule our farm tour.

     
                                  So.... after checking the 10 day forcast....
         FSA will enjoy the Redmond Heritage Farm Tour NEXT Tuesday, April 23
                                                                 at 12:00 noon.

               Scavanger Hunt Game with awesome prizes and refreshments will be
                                                                     served!!

                      We will meet at  IFA at 11:15 and travel together or meet you there.

    Please invite friends and family along with fellow FSA families.   I sincerely hope this schedule change does not prevent any of you from attending and gives you another week to enjoy the workss of James Herriot!!  

Great Opportunity!!

If you can't travel the world you can bring the world to you.  That was my mom's philosophy and the reason we grew up hosting international visitors and students throughout my childhood. I even spent a summer in Spain visiting the family of a student we hosted and earned Foreign Language Sterling Scholar because of it.  Life changing! and the reason I am so excited to be involved in sharing my passion with all of you as an international coordinator.

I need 5 volunteer families to host international exchange students in the Sevier District for the 2013/14 school year. 

Students come from Europe, Asia, South America, Middle East and more and they have to pass the highest of standards to be able to come here.  They are expected to go to school full time and participate fully in American life.  They also have their own spending money and health insurance.

If you or your children have an interest in learning a particular culture, or if you served a mission there, you can request which nationality you would like to host.

Families with young children and/or teens make great host families!! I believe this is one of the best educational experiences we can give our children and a great way to make new friends for life.

Call me soon if you are interested or have questions,
Laura Christensen
435-558-9464 (cell)
blkba460@msn.com

Redmond Farm Fieldtrip

FSA has a fieldtrip planned for...
Redmond Heritage Farms    
Tuesday April 16 

Activities will  include:

• Watching cows being milked
• Visiting all the new animals
• Touring the salt mine ( with a salt rock souvenir) 

Meet at IFA in Richfield at 11:15 if you want to drive with a group or you can meet right at the farm at 12:00 pm

Reading assignment this month is anything by James Herriot 

Constitution Classes

Thanks to Garland for letting us know about this great educational opportunity in our community.  I attended a similar class a few years ago and it was LIFE CHANGING for me. Seriously,  better US History/Govt. education than anything I received in school.  Highly recommend it.  Come to any of the classes you can.

The Road to the Constitution

Come learn about the founding of America and the Constitution of the United States

Where:  Snow College Richfield  Washburn Bldg. Room #157

When:  Wednesdays starting March 20th at 7:00 pm

Week 1: The Road to the Constitution

Week 2:  The Preamble and Article 1 Sections 1-7

Week 3:  Article 1 Sections 8-10

Week 4:  Article 2  The Executive Branch, Amendment 12

Week 5:  Article 3  The Judicial Branch, Articles 4-7

Week 6:  The Bill of Rights (Articles 1-10)

Week 7:  Amendments 13-15

Week 8:  1913 Amendments 16,17 and the Federal Reserve

Week 9:  Amendments 18,19,21,24,26,27

Week 10:  Amendments 20,22,23,25 and wrap up

April 30 Book Lunch

For April we will be learning about the Jewish culture with the book :

  The Chosen (Chiam Potok) 

And because it's relatively short we will also read: 

 The Merchant of Venice (Shakespeare)   

Laura W. will host us for some Jewish cuisine and a great discussion of the above

Tuesday,  April 30   12:30 p.m.  

Text to let her know if you will be attending: 201-7328

Book Lunch: Life of Pi

We will be discussing Life of Pi over lunch next week.
Tuesday 12:30 pm  my house (Laura C's)
I couldn't decide whether to serve Sea Turtle or Flying Fish so I just decided to go with Indian Cuisine.

Come if you can and let me know if you'll be there:  text: 435-558-9464

Attention: Scholars

Hi Guys
Next week  for scholar club we are going to Romeo and Juliet (Woohoo) at the Sevier Valley Center.  The play is at 4:00 and I want us to meet right outside at 15 minutes to 4, after we will go somewhere and have dinner together.  What you need to do:
GET TICKETS:  Get your tickets before the event so we don't risk missing our chance.  Here's how:

Tickets are $5 per person or $10 family pass (limit 5 total)

Purchase tickets at the Sevier Valley Center Box Office, Fresh

Market or online at

www.svc.snow.edu or by calling 435-893-2223

RSVP:  Let me know if your coming so I know if I should be watching for you

Bring some cash:  We will go somewhere inexpensive for dinner so bring $5 or so to cover that cost.

 

Hope to see you there!  Heather

LAST CALL-FSA Tuesday

Hello families
I appreciate the RSVP's for FSA on Tuesday but am still sorely lacking on who may or may not be coming to the activity on Tuesday.  The activity I am planning really needs an exact count so PLEASE RSVP either a yes or no by Sunday night.  I will purchase the last of the supplies on Monday morning and don't want to buy to many or not enough.  If you have someone on your list who you think doesn't get or doesn't read the blog posts please forward this message to them.
FSA -Milton Hershey
Tuesday, March 5th 12:30
Heather Friant's home (345 West Liz's way)
RSVP heatherfriant@gmail.com or 435-527-9993
Thanks, Heather

FSA For March

FSA will be held March 5th at 12:30 at my home in Monroe (345 West Liz's Way in Monroe).  We have some chocolatey fun planned and we will learn about a great philanthropist and entrepreneur along with it.  Our activities will be based on the life of Milton Hershey and I am reading the Childhood of Famous Americans book to my kids, but I am sure there are lots of ways to learn about him.  I need to do some prep to make this activity a success so please RSVP if you will be attending and how many you are bringing with you.  RSVP or questions e-mail:  heatherfriant@gmail.com or 435-527-9993.  Hope to see you all there!  Heather

Book Night this Thursday

Join us for a night of Chinese culture
Thursday, Feb. 28
7:30 pm
Laura William's home

We will discuss the book Wild Swans--3 Generations of Women in China.
Fascinating read!!

FSA Plans for March

Becky and I have switched months so that we can go to the farm when it is warmer for her month. We will be doing Childhood of Famous Americans: Milton Hershey for FSA next month at my home at the regular scheduled time. It will be fun. We hope to see you there!

Attention: Scholars

At 7:00 on Wednesday we are going to the play at the high school for scholar club. Be here about 15 minutes before so we can get over there. I will be paying for the tickets and will bring you home. Please RSVP if you plan on coming. Thanks!

Attention: Scholars

Scholars-
It is time to get back to scholar club!  I am really excited and we will have a great evening. Our next meeting will be this Wednesday at 7:00. We hope to see you there.

Sevier Valley Symphony

A new community orchestra has been formed.
For those of you who play an instrument ages 12+ and can commit to at least 2 out of 3 monthly practices
the first rehearsal will be this Thursday Feb. 7  at South Sevier High band room.
Come at 7:45 to tune, warm up. We will start promptly at 8 and run for one hour.
James Cavan is our conductor.

We will have a concert in May and start back up again with Handel's Messiah in November/December.

More info, by-laws, and registration forms are available for print-out on the website. A signed registration form along with $20 membership fee to help cover cost of music, etc.  will be due at rehearsal.
Sevier Valley Symphony Website

Pass the word on to anyone who may be interested.
Let me know if you have any questions,
Laura C.
896-8569
blkba460@msn.com

Cultural Events You Won't Want to Miss

Feb. 20 at 7 pm Utah Opera presents Jornadas de Amor (Journeys of Love)

March 13 at 4 pm Utah Shakespeare Festival presents Romeo and Juliet  

both events are at the SVC
ticket prices for each are $5/person or $10/family up to five.
893-2223 or www.svc.snow.edu  to purchase

Feb/March Reading Selections

January's book 10 Souls I Want to Meet in Heaven was the perfect read to start off the year. Thanks to Heather for hosting a wonderful book night.

February's book is Wild Swans by Jung Chang
"The real life saga of a Chinese family over three generations."
Thursday, Feb. 28
hosted by Laura Williams

March's book is Life of Pi by Yann Martel will take us to India and the Ocean.
Thursday, March 28
hosted by Laura Christensen

Book night this Thursday

10 Great Souls I Want to Meet in Heaven

I have learned so much from the souls in this book!
Can't wait to see you all at book night

Thursday January 24
7:30 pm
HEATHER F's
Please RSVP to her if you are coming.

I will be there heather -- LauraC

Attention: Scholars

Hello All
I want to arrange for us to go to the Leonardo since this is the last month that "Leonardo, the Genius" will be there.  I want all of my kids who have been actively participating in scholar club to go with us so I am asking for a reply to make sure that the date I have chosen will work well for all of you.   I am looking at Friday, January 25th.  We will leave early in the morning and spend the majority of the day in Salt Lake.  The cost will be $19.50 for tickets, I will pay for lunch.  Please RSVP ASAP so that I know if I need to adjust dates.  Thanks, Heather

Time to Read

It's 2013! And Book Nights are starting up again. Hooray!

Kicking off our World Tour with 10 Great Souls I Want to Meet in Heaven by Michael Wilcox.

Heather F. is hosting
7:30 p.m.
January 24  Thursday