Alternative Gift Fair

Saturday, November 22, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster, Pa.

Kids and Cultures will participate in the “Gifts that Give" Alternative Gift Fair

An alternative gift fair offers shoppers a choice of holiday gifts to honor family and friends with donations to causes that fit their values. These gifts support the participating non-profit organizations in a festive atmosphere. For each donation, the giver will receive a holiday card with a description of the organization and gift. See www.theladieshalf.org or download the flyer for more information.

Geography Bee for Homeschoolers

The National Geographic Society is holding a National Geographic Bee for students in grades 4 to 8. Competitions are on the local, state, and national levels.

The Lancaster, Pa., local level first round National Geographic Bee for students learning at home, will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2009. This event is sponsored by Natural Learners and Kids and Cultures.

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Mini-trips

Join us at Lititz Public Library on the following Monday evenings during the 2008-09 school year, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact the library to pre-register by calling 717-626-2255.

September 15: Cuba
October 20: Sudan/Uganda
November 10: Guatemala
December 15: England
January 12: Russia
February 9: Iraq
March 9: Japan
April 6: Australia
May 11: (make up date)

(Dates and destinations are subject to change.)

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