Proposed Outings

Hi! I'm busily planning trips and activities for Feb. & March and need to have an idea as to how many folks are interested in the following trips (so that we can finalize our arrangements). Please note that these dates are slightly different from those sent out a few weeks ago (sorry, not all of our desired dates were available). Please let me know ASAP if you are interested in the following so that I can provide information to our contacts about how many of us might attend.:

March 16 1:00 pm Rainforest Adventure (Pigeon Forge)

This is a live animal show and an educational facility to tour afterwards. Plan on 45 minutes for the show and an hour for touring afterwards. I strongly encourage you to visit their website at www.rfadventures.com (click on "support materials" on the left hand bar for really wonderful pre-visit information). Cost will be $4.00 for students and $7.00 adults.

March 23 10:00 am Carl Sandburg Home (Flat Rock, NC)

There is a tour of the house of the famous poet with interpretive history. The home includes a dairy goat farm which was operated by Mrs. Sandburg. There are also nature trails and picnic areas. Please visit nps.gov/carl/ for more information. The park staff recommends reviewing the website before your visit, especially the section called "Imagine It". I must apply for an educational fee waiver (in other words, students should be free), parent/teachers may have to pay $5.00 to tour the house.

Please contact me at pbjhart1@verizon.net or 488-9039 if you are interested in either of these trips. Your prompt reply makes planning these events much easier and is greatly appreciated. Thanks & happy homeschooling!

Barb