EDUCATION EXTRA.Byline: The Register-Guard Christian school A Christian School is a school run on Christian principles or by a Christian organization. The nature of Christian schools varies enormously from country to country according to the religious, educational, and political culture. auction night scheduled Willamette Christian School will hold its annual auction on Friday at 5:30 p.m. The theme is "A Willamette Winter Wonderland." The silent auction begins at 5:30 p.m., dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and the live auction begins at 7:30 p.m. Pianist David Nevue David Nevue is a solo piano composer and a pianist. He is the founder of Whisperings: Solo Piano Radio, an online radio station, as well as The Music Biz Academy, an educational web site for independent musicians. will entertain during an elegant sit-down dinner provided by Chef Ely. Classes have created themed Christmas trees to be auctioned off. Also up for auction are a variety of items donated by local businesses, as well as a Buick Park Avenue
The Park Avenue was Buick's flagship sedan from 1975 to 1990 as a trim level on the full size Electra and as a distinct model from 1991 to 2005, succeeding the Electra , professional artwork, a Lincoln Day The Lincoln Day celebration is the primary annual celebration and fundraising event of many state and county organizations of the Republican Party in the United States. It is held annually in February or March depending on the county and often features a well known speaker from the dinner with Jim Feldkamp Jim Feldkamp is an American conservative politician. A Republican, he was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives in Oregon's 4th congressional district in 2004 and 2006. Both times, Feldkamp was defeated by long-term incumbent Peter DeFazio. and an Oregon Civil War package. Admission to the auction is free and dinner tickets cost $25, available at the Willamette Christian School office at 2500 W. 18th Ave., Eugene. Call 686-8655 for more information. Study abroad nominations due Dec. 6 The AFS A distributed file system for large, widely dispersed Unix and Windows networks from Transarc Corporation, now part of IBM. It is noted for its ease of administration and expandability and stems from Carnegie-Mellon's Andrew File System. AFS - Andrew File System Awards for Excellence program will offer more than $250,000 in scholarships for high school students to study abroad. Students must be nominated by a teacher, guidance counselor guidance counselor Child psychology A school worker trained to screen, evaluate and advise students on career and academic matters , honor society honor society n. An organization to which students are admitted in recognition of academic achievement. adviser or principal, but the program encourages students to request the nominations. To qualify, a student must exhibit leadership qualities, service to community and have at least a 3.5 grade point average. Last year, about 8 percent of the students who applied were selected for the program, which places students in foreign countries for a year, a semester or a summer, beginning summer of 2006 or winter of 2007. There are more than 120 programs in more than 40 countries within the AFS partner network. Some programs concentrate in language learning, community service, outdoor adventure and the arts, among others. The nomination deadline in Dec. 6. Nomination forms are available by calling (800) AFS-INFO or online at www.usa.afs.org. School celebrates book publication An event is scheduled at Tsunami Books at 2 p.m. Saturday to help the Eugene Waldorf School celebrate the publication of "Peter & the Fire King." The book, a children's novel, was written and illustrated by Waldorf students with the help of Robin "Granny" Morris and Katie Morris, and published in a softcover first edition of 181 pages. The students, who are now fifth-graders, will perform a choir and recorder song, and Granny Morris will read an excerpt from the novel and sign copies. The books are $15 each. There will be home-baked snacks and tea. Tsunami Books is at 2585 Willamette St., Eugene. For information, call Andra Brichacek at 686-3143. RecycleArt student calendar available The 2006 RecycleArt calendar, featuring the artwork of local students, will be available beginning Nov. 15, America Recycles Day. The free calendar is available at Lane County schools, waste disposal sites, public libraries, Eugene Water & Electric Board, the Atrium and BRING Recycling. It offers waste reduction tips, facts, event listings, recycling guidelines and a local business directory. Funded in part by Lane County Waste Management, the calendar is a production of BRING's education program. For information, call 746-3023. Salute to veterans planned by school Lifegate Christian School will host a "Salute to Veterans" Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the auditorium of Living Hope Church, 2801 W. 18th Ave., Eugene. All area veterans are invited. Master Sgt. Jerry Glesman, just returned from Iraq, will be the master of ceremonies. The program will include music by Phyllis Hamburger and bagpiper Wylie McKinnon. The military speaker will be Brig Brig, town, Switzerland Brig (brēk), Fr. Brigue, town, Valais canton, S Switzerland, on the Rhône River, at the north entrance of the Simplon Tunnel. . Gen. Norm Hoffman. Guests will include former mayor Jim Torrey. The event will include Piping of Colors, Wall of Honor and Memorial Wreath, as well as flag and uniform displays. A reception for veterans and their families will follow. For information, call 342-1222. Astronaut Wendy Lawrence to speak Teachers, students and community members can hear NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. astronaut Wendy Lawrence speak at the Lane Education Service District on Nov. 14 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Seating is limited to 130, and teachers will be given first priority. Lawrence, the 23rd American woman in space, will share her insights about her recent space shuttle space shuttle, reusable U.S. space vehicle. Developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), it consists of a winged orbiter, two solid-rocket boosters, and an external tank. mission to the International Space Station. Lawrence's mother and stepfather, Anne and Ralph Haynes of Alvadore, are members of the Lane ESD (1) (Electronic Software Distribution) Distributing new software and upgrades via the network rather than individual installations on each machine. See ESL. Foundation board. Lawrence also will present a science fair medal flown on that mission in honor of the spirit and adventure of Lane County students. The event also will serve as a kickoff for preparations for the Lane County Science Fair, scheduled for Feb. 27 through March 1. The fair is open to students in grades 3 through 8. The Lane ESD office is at 1200 Highway 99N, Eugene. To register to attend the Nov. 14 event, call Becky Schmitt at 461-8231. ExploraVision program seeks entries The Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards program is seeking entries in its science competition. Student teams select a current technology and imagine what it might be like in 20 years. More than 200,000 public, private and home-schooled students have participated in the program. Students can win a $10,000 savings bond Savings bond A government bond issued in face value denominations from $50 to $10,000, with local and state tax-free interest and semiannually adjusted interest rates. savings bond A nonmarketable security issued by the U.S. , plus equipment for their school. The deadline is Jan. 31. For information, visit www.exploravision.org or call (800) 397-5679. Teacher workshop to focus on writing The Lane Education Service District will host a free workshop Wednesday for teachers of grades 3 to 8 on strategies and activities to successfully teach the six traits of effective writing. The workshop is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Lane ESD, 1200 Highway 99N in Eugene. To register, call Becky Schmitt at 461-8231. Eugene library offers Gimme gim·me Informal Contraction of give me. adj. Slang Demanding material things or especially money; acquisitive: today's gimme society; tired of gimme letters. n. Games day This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. The Eugene Public Library invites children in grades 1 through 6 to Gimme Games at the downtown library Thursday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. The free, drop-in program will feature word and storytelling games, including Apples to Apples Jr., Scrabble Scrabble Game in which two to four players compete in forming words with lettered wooden tiles on a 225-square board. Words spelled out by letters on the tiles interlock like words in a crossword puzzle. Words are scored by adding up the point values of their letters. Jr., Tell a Story, Word Thief and more. Gaelic performer schedules two shows Children's Choice Montessori will present two evening appearances by Danny O'Haherty, a Gaelic performer who weaves Irish history, folklore and culture into his music, stories and educational programs for children. The first, which includes a reception, will be Sunday at the Valley River Inn, 1000 Valley River Way in Eugene, at 4 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person. The second, geared toward parents and families, is Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Thurston High School Thurston High School is located in Springfield, Oregon in Lane County. Their mascot is a black colt. Shooting On May 20, 1998, student Kipland "Kip" Kinkel killed his parents, William and Faith, both Spanish teachers at local high schools. , 333 58th St. in Springfield. The cost is $5 per person or $10 per family. Tickets are available at any of the three Children's Choice Montessori schools - 708 W. 10th Ave., or 1599 River Road in Eugene, or 5005 Main St. in Springfield. They're also available at the door, or by calling 726-2654. All proceeds will support the schools' arts and cultural programs. |
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