The cost is $35 per session (4 Classes). Visit www.superawesomecool.org for the schedule. You can also call Jamie at 407-452-2452 with any questions.

Directions: The studios are just one block west of U.S. 17-92 and one block south of Colonial Drive.

Admission will be free, with complimentary tickets required. For more information, call PBA's Ticket Central at 561-803-2790.

Directions: If you are coming in from I-10, get off Exit 199 at North Monroe St./ U.S. 27 South and go into town. Go to the sixth traffic light at Monroe and John Knox Road (four lane), take a left turn (four-lane), go until the road dead-ends into Meridian Road, turn left and go until you see a second light. It will be a caution light. Turn left again into the school campus at North Florida Baptist Church. You will find the church (round building) on the right. Between the church and the football field, there is a driveway that will lead to a set of double glass doors across from the end of the football field at the bottom of the drive.

The cost is $250 (covers costume rental). Visit www.newschoolprep.org/msnd2.html to view a previous New School performance of this Shakespearean classic. More information is also available by calling Karen Sorin at 407-246-0556.

The cost is $10 per member participant and $15 per non-member. The registration deadline is Tuesday, February 23. More information is available at www.mote.org/homeschool.

Directions: Mote is on City Island just a few minutes from downtown Sarasota by way of the Ringling Causeway, and one mile north of St. Armands Circle. Take Fruitville Road exit 210 off I-75 West to Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41), then turn left. At Gulfstream Ave. turn right and proceed across the Ringling Causeway to St. Armands Circle. Exit the circle at North Boulevard of the Presidents. Proceed one mile to the traffic signal at Ken Thompson Pkwy. and turn right. Main parking for the aquarium will be on the right (parking is free).

The cost is $5 per family (free for HCECF members). Payments are due by February 28. For more information, to RSVP or to pay, visit www.hcecf.net/drseussfieldday.htm.

Next in the lineup will be Misty Forest's very own Darren Rockwell, who captivates people of all ages! His performances and classes are amazing. He will offer a second installment of Magic with all-new lessons. No experience necessary!

Lastly and certainly not least is Cheryl, whose loving heart and kindness allows for the perfect environment for learning to play the recorder and read musical notes. 

At the March 4 open house, you can see the teachers and curriculum in action. You can join for just the day for only $24 per child. Then if you would like, you can sign up for the session, which will start on March 11 and run through April 22 (no meeting April 1). If you want to just come and visit, that is fine too! Just let the organizers know you plan on dropping in, as well as If you decide to take the class after you get there. For more information, including a full class rate breakdown, visit www.mistyforesthomeschool.com.

Admission will be $10 for the kids and free for accompanying adults. Visit www.birthdayworldorlando.com for a list of songs and for more information. You must call 407-657-2000 to book a spot in the contest.

Directions: From the Altamonte Mall, head toward Apopka on SR 436. Once you reach 434, take a right. Birthday World is on the right side in the Oak Grove Shoppes next to Stein Mart.

The cost is $17 for adults ($16 for age 55 and over) and $12 for children ages 3-11. There is much more information about the festival at festivalofchocolate.com. More information may also be received by calling 813-748-1257 or e-mailing lisa@festivalofchocolate.com.

The two 90-minute sessions at the library will consist of two demo groups. Distinguished members of the orchestra will demonstrate the string, brass, woodwind and percussion sections. In order to attend the final concert, the children must attend the two sessions. This is open to second-, third- and fourth-graders. 

Please RSVP to mariagerber@verizon.net, include your child's full name and age, provide your phone number, and entitle your message "VSO."

Admission will be free. For more information, contact Melissa Weber at 813-412-3384 or weberfam@tampabay.rr.com.

Directions: The church is just past the Seal Swim School going north on Dale Mabry.

The cost is $12 for students and $3 for other participants. For more information, e-mail Jill Nash at jnash@maitlandhistory.org. A map will be provided with your registration form.

The cost is $16.50/person. For more information, call 386-428-3310 or e-mail chad@marinediscoverycenter.org.

As always there will be lots of great workshops going on throughout the weekend. Homeschoolers with years of experience will be there to talk with you and answer your questions. 

Admission is free, and registration will be at the door. For more information, visit www.coastalfair.com.

Directions: Central Assembly is located on SR 60, three miles east of I-95 Exit 147 and across from the Indian River Mall.

Registration checks should be made out to College Prep Genius and mailed to Paula Whitaker, 10096 Domingo Drive, Brooksville, FL 34601. The cost is $99, and the registration deadline is February 1. Please use mapquest.com to request directions from your location.

The first 500 kids each day will get a free goodie bag. Admission will be $5/person (those age 2 and under admitted free, any homeschooling membership card will get the entire family in for free). For more information, call Lucy McKiddy at 813-436-0478.

Directions: The fairgrounds are located at the intersection of I-4 and Orient Road.

Using the classical method of education, Classical Conversations encourages, equips and empowers parents in their homeschooling ventures. Come learn about this fantastic program for K-4 through grade 6 (Foundations), grades 3-6 (Essentials -- a grammar and writing program), and grades 7-12 (Challenge).

This is a Christian community where the children have fun learning. You and your child will meet once a week at a CC campus near you and participate in a class with a trained tutor. Your student will be in a class with his/her peers, having memorized new grammar from six different subjects as well as a 160-point history time-line, and participating in science and fine art projects as well as oral presentations each week.

CC provides free training for the tutors and parents. Come to the next free information meeting to learn more. For more information, contact Aundrea Cherry, director, at acherry@bacherry.com or 813-679-5511, or visit NWTampaCC.com.

The cost ranges from $10.90 to $5.95. For more information, visit www.renaissancefest.com or call 800-373-0357.

Admission will be free. For more information, call Paula or Lynn at 407-281-6244.

Directions: Christian Victory Academy is located inside Calvary Baptist Church, between Semoran Blvd. and Conway Road in southeast Orlando about five miles before you get to Orlando International Airport.

Admission is $6; for more information, call the box office at 727-587-6793.

Admission will be free. For more information, call Sarah Austin or Kristen Arnett at 407-647-7700, or e-mail saustin@maitlandpubliclibrary.org.

Directions: From I-4, take the Maitland Blvd. exit. Head east on Maitland Blvd. until you reach Maitland Ave., then turn right. Turn right off Maitland Ave. onto Ventris Ave. after crossing the railroad tracks. The library is on the corner of Ventris.

From the Orlando/Winter Park area, take U.S. 17-92 North to Maitland Ave., then turn left. The library is on the left, next to the Maitland Civic Center. Turn left onto Ventris Ave. to access the parking lot.

There will be a variety of fun science speakers sponsored by the Education Foundation of Osceola County. The keynote speaker will be Russell Romanella, director of space station operations at Kennedy Space Center. There will also be an attempt at the Guinness record for the largest astronomy class! Also see the "Children on a See Saw" program at Harmony in the afternoon of the same day.

Harmony is America's first Dark Sky Development of Distinction as recognized by the International Dark Sky Association, as well as central Florida's largest green community as certified by the Florida Green Building Coalition.

Admission and parking will be free,  and there will be food vendors. Visit www.DarkSkyFestival.com or www.HarmonyFL.com for more information.

Directions: Harmony is generally southeast of Orlando and west of Melbourne on U.S. 192.

Using the classical method of education, Classical Conversations encourages, equips and empowers parents in their homeschooling ventures. Come learn about this fantastic program for K-4 through grade 6 (Foundations), grades 3-6 (Essentials -- a grammar and writing program), and grades 7-12 (Challenge).

This is a Christian community where the children have fun learning. You and your child will meet once a week at a CC campus near you and participate in a class with a trained tutor. Your student will be in a class with his/her peers, having memorized new grammar from six different subjects as well as a 160-point history timeline, and participating in science and fine arts projects, as well as oral presentations each week.

CC provides free training for the tutors and parents. Come to the next free information meeting to learn more. For more information, contact Aundrea Cherry, director, at acherry@bacherry.com or 813-679-5511, or visit NWTampaCC.com.

"Through the Eyes of a Friend" -- Thursday, April 22, 2010

"The Right to Dream" -- Thursday, April 29, 2010

One-day/one-park admission is $43.67 and one-day/two-park is $54.32. Please visit www.uogroupsales.com or call 1-800-YOUTH-15 for more information about this and other programs!

The cost is $60 per person. For more information, please visit TampaBayHomeschoolProm.com -- there you will find a registration form and a flier. You may also pay using PayPal from a link on the registration page. There is a $2 fee to use this service. Directions can be found by visiting therustypelican.com and clicking on Directions.

The date of this event has been moved from May 6 -- the sponsors apologize for the inconvenience. The cost is $15/person. For more information or to receive a registration form, e-mail Jill Nash at jnash@maitlandhistory.org for more information. Directions will be provided with your registration materials.

The cost is $6 per child, $4 per adult and free for History Center members. For more information, call 407-836-8580 or e-mail EducationPrograms@ocfl.net.

Directions: The History Center is located in the heart of downtown Orlando next to the Orlando Public Library. Please visit www.thehistorycenter.org for specific directions from your area.

The cost is $42.99 and covers a dinner voucher. Early entry to Universal Studios will be available at 4 p.m. Please visit www.universalorlando.com/gradventure or call 1-800-YOUTH-15 for more information.

With thanks to Manatee HEAT, SHARE will hold this event for homeschooled high school students (minimum age 14 and grade 9). You may bring non-homeschooled high school friends -- the more the merrier. The program will include dinner (full buffet with a vegetarian option), dancing, door prizes and lots of fun!
 

Everyone must have a ticket. Tickets will be available at Keyboards and More (near DeSoto Square Mall ), via PayPal  (share.prom@yahoo.com), from SHARE at the monthly skating sessions at FL Wheels, and by mail at SHARE, 2616 27th Ave. Drive W., Bradenton, FL 34205. Spread the word to your local youth group!
 

Tickets are $35 in January, $40 in February, $50 from March through May 5, and $60 cash at the door with a reservation (no pre-reservation, no entry). For more information, including about volunteering, decorating or chaperoning, visit www.shareprom.wordpress.com (printable fliers available there), or contact Toni Wilson, prom coordinator, at  813-641-7879 or share.prom@yahoo.com.

The cost is $15 for everyone age 3 and older, with free admission for those under 3. For more information, call Heather Moore at 407-589-2411.

Directions: Take Exit 64 off I-4 and follow U.S. 192 East. Arabian Nights is just minutes from Walt Disney World across from Celebration.