Something for Dads and Sons
Men's Wildlife Supper

Homeschool dads, it's time again for the Community Bible Church Wildlife Supper and this year's guest is going to impact you like never before! Dave Roever was served in the Navy in Vietnam in 1968. In a combat situation he pulled the pin on a phosphorous grenade and was about to throw it when it exploded prematurely. The results were disastrous. Part of his face was blown off; his hands were permanently paralyzed; but the greatest potential danger Dave faced was an emotional one. His girlfriend was waiting for him in America. He had made plans for the future when he was going to be dis-charged from the service. These were just a few of the many things Dave considered as he lay in a hospital bed for months. Discover the miracle God worked in this man. This event is a great opportunity for homeschool dads to fellowship together with other dads and older your older sons.
The CBC Wildlife Supper is October 29, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the church, 638 Parris Island Gateway. in Beaufort. The evening begins with a buffet featuring venison, wild boar, shrimp, alligator, turkey, side dishes and dessert. You will be entertained with special music and you may even win a wonderful door prize.
Amazingly, there is no charge for this evening...there are only three requirements:
1. You must be a male.
2. you must pre-register 
3. you must try to bring at least one guest who either does not attend church or does not yet know Jesus as his Lord and Savior.



Register now at the CBC website.

Nearby Up Coming 4-H Events

Upcoming 4-H Club Meetings:
Hampton County 4-H Shotgun Club
Sunday, October 17
2 pm to 4 pm at the Webb Wildlife Center Shooting Range
$25 membership fee
Ages 10 to 19

Hampton County 4-H BB Gun Club
Sunday, October 24
2 pm at the Aquaculture Center outside of Estill
Ages 9 to 14

Hampton County 4-H Club
Wednesday, November 3
3 pm or whenever you can get there after school until 5 pm
Ages 9 to 13 (14 and up are encouraged to serve as teen leaders)

4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Certification Workshop– Registration due Oct 22
4-H Adult Volunteers who want to work with the 4-H Shooting Sports program must be certified in their discipline. The next training will be held Oct 29-30 at Clinton House. Disciplines offered: shotgun; rifle; and archery. Application must be received prior to October 22. Cost $125 which includes Saturday lunch, equipment and curriculum manuals. Lodging is not included in registration. Accommodations are available at the Clinton House. Email Karissa kulmer@clemson.edu for application and agenda. Scholarships available!

Carolina Children’s Garden – Saturday, Oct 23 & Friday, Nov 5                                              **Great Science Fieldtrip Opportunities**

Garden Chemistry – Quick! What does pH mean? Explore the concept of pH with a fun chemistry experiment and discover what pH has to do with gardening. October 23 from 9:00-11:00, ages 6-12,  $2 per child.

Soil Conservation – What’s the dirt on dirt? Build a soil profile, explore erosion and soil conservation techniques, and classify soils based on their characteristics. Friday, November 5, 3:30-4:30, ages 6-12, $2 per child.

Sandhill REC is located in Columbia off of Clemson Road.                                                                Register by emailing carolinachildrensgarden@gmail.com or call 803-459-3212.                                 Go to www.carolinachildrensgarden.org for upcoming programs.

Sandhill Fall Festival – October 26-November 2
Corn Maze, Carnival Rides, Hayrides, pumpkin patch, live music, haunted house at Sandhill Fall Festival. Located at Sandhill REC in Columbia off of Clemson Road. For schedule, cost and directions visit the website at www.clemson.edu/sandhill.

Storm Rider 4-H Club Fun Show – November 6
Begins at 9 am at the Mullet Hall Equestrian Center. For just $50 you can ride all day! We have rail classes and speed events!

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.

World-famous Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus at CBC of Beaufort Tonight

Hello Homeschool Families, tonight you can enjoy the music of the World-famous Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus as their tour of the Eastern United States comes to Beaufort.  Community Bible Church hosts this orchestra and chorus this evening beginning at 6:30 pm.  This is a fantastic opportunity to expose your children to classical and folk music from a world reknown musical group.  If your studies include music appreciation or you have a child taking lessons for an instrument or you just love great music, this is an opportunity you may not want to miss!  For more information about the Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus read the article from their tour website or visit the link. For tonight's performance visit the CBC of Beaufort website.

About the Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus

The Kyiv Symphony Orchestra and Chorus was established by Roger McMurrin in 1993. His Goal was to introduce the Ukrainian audience to the great masterpieces of Western classical music, especially those that were forbidden in this country during the 70 years of Soviet rule.

Since 1993 the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra and Chorus has grown into the largest private orchestra-choral group in Ukraine.

It comprises of 100 singers and 65 orchestra players. The instrumentalists are the best master players among the six state orchestras; these individuals were handpicked to make-up this dynamic Symphony.

Roger McMurrin

Community Service Opportunity

Homeschoolers what are you doing to better your community and the environment?  The Friends of Hunting Island State Park are asking members of our community to help keep the park, beach and trails clean during their annual Beach Sweep. Check out the information below and see if you can come out and lend a hand!  If you are a member of Cub or Boy Scout, Daisy, Brownie Girl Scout, Keepers of the Faith, Heritage Girls, 4H or another similar organization, participating in this event will go toward work on a badge dealing with the environment, ecology or another badge or a science project for school.

 RIVER / BEACH SWEEP
Saturday, September 18, 2010  10:00 A.M.
Registration at the Lighthouse Beach
Please join Friends of Hunting Island and help keep our park, beach, and beautiful trails litter free!

Trail maintenance will be included in Sweep. If you have "Man-Tools," blowers, pruning shears, trimmers, etc., please bring along.

Our wonderful friends of the Low Country Rotary Club will be grilling burgers & hotdogs, with the Social Club providing the food around noon at the Lighthouse picnic area.

For more information contact Vicki Anne Nestor, Litter Control Coordinator. Phone: 843-379-3389 843-379-3389 Email Litter Team
Those interested in working on the trails contact Tom Valentino, Phone: 843-379-4895 843-379-4895

State Parks are Great Locations for Fieldtrips

Our State Parks offer wonderful programs throughout the year that make great fieldtrips.  Hunting Island State Park has a nature center with information about the animal and plant life in our coastal area.  Take advantage of the trained park rangers and other staff members who are knowledgeable and capable of offering your homeschool students hands-on experiences for a lab you need for your science class.   Below you will see the program schedule for the remainder of the month of September 2010 along with descriptions. 

SOUTH CAROLINA’S HUNTING ISLAND STATE PARK
** Pre-registration and/or Fees Required!!

** Plus Program


Sept.15, 22 & 29

11:00am Nautical Flags**
1:00pm Sea Turtle Tracks
3:00pm Walk in the Woods

Sept. 16 & 30

3:00 pm Nature Center Tour/Pier Walk

Sept. 17

8:30am  Salt Marsh  Kayaking**
1:00pm  Gyotaku**
3:00pm  Pier Fishing**

Sept. 18

10:00 am Alligator Talk
11:00 am Lighthouse tour

Sept. 20 & 27

4:00pm  Secrets of the Salt Marsh

Sept. 21

10:00amWading/Shore Birds
11:00am Gyotaku**

Sept. 23

3:00 pm  Reptiles of SC Low country

Sept. 24
1:00pm  Dream catchers & SC Native Americans**
3:00pm  Pier Fishing**

Sept. 25

10:00 am Alligator Talk
11:00 am Lighthouse tour
11:00am Crabbing**
1:00pm  Gyotaku**

Program Descriptions


●Alligators: Meet At the Nature Center. Discover modern-day dinosaurs during this enlightening look at our largest reptile. (All Ages, 30 minutes)

●Barrier Island Ecology: Meet at the Nature Center. This program will give participants an in-depth look at the four main habitats of Hunting Island, while instilling a desire to preserve and protect the barrier island as a whole. (All Ages, 1 Hour)

●Beach Walk: Meet at the Lighthouse for an interpretive talk about the physical changes that occur on a barrier island while exploring the biological aspects of the beach environment. (All ages, 1 hour)

●Crabbing: Meet at the Fishing Pier to learn about the life cycle of the Blue Crab, the methods of crabbing and the responsible use of this natural resource. $5 per person. Pre-registration is Required!!! (All Ages, 1.5 hrs)

●Gyotaku (fish printing): Meet at the Nature Center. Learn the art of gyotaku and create a one-of-a-kind souvenir from your visit. $5.00 per person. Must be at least 6 years old. Pre-registration is Required and you must bring your own t- shirt!!! (1 hour)

●Lighthouse Tour: Meet at the Lighthouse for a fascinating look at how it was built, and how it was moved over a hundred years ago! There is a $2.00 per person fee to climb the Lighthouse. Children
must be accompanied by an adult, and must be a minimum of 44 inches in height. (45 minutes)

●Nautical Flags: Meet at the Nature Center and learn how sailors communicated before the era of radios. Make your own set of nautical flags to create a unique decorative souvenir! $3 per person Pre-registration is required!! (6 years and up,1 hour)

●Nature Center Tour/Pier Walk: Meet at the Nature Center to explore our exhibits and meet our animals! Then go for an interpretive walk along the pier to learn some interesting facts about Hunting Island. (All Ages, 1 Hour)

●Pier Fishing: Meet at the Nature Center to learn some basics of fishing from a saltwater pier, a natural reef that many types of species call home! Fishing rods, bait and tackle are provided. $3 per person Pre-registration is required!! (6 years and up, 1.5 hours).

●Reptiles of the Lowcountry: Meet at the Nature Center. Prepare yourself for a close encounter with our native reptiles, including snakes, turtles, alligators and lizards. Live animals will be on hand. (All Ages, 1 Hour)

●Salt Marsh Kayaking: Meet at Russ Point Boat Landing. Learn the technique of kayaking while getting a unique guided tour of the salt marsh surrounding Hunting Island. Please bring sunscreen, drinking water, a snack and clothes and shoes that can get wet. No flip flops. No one under 8. Children ages 8-12 must be in a tandem with an adult. Children ages 13-17 must be accompanied on the trip by an adult. $40 per person. Pre-Registration is Required!!! Limited to 14 people. You must call the Kayak Farm (843) 838-2008 to register. (8 years & older, 2 hours)

● Sea Turtle Tracks: Meet at the Nature Center: This program will give visitors the opportunity to learn about sea turtles in general (body structure, different species, and life cycles) and sea turtle conservation on Hunting Island. (All ages, 1 hour)

●SC Native Americans: Meet at the Nature Center for an inside look at the life and culture of the Native Americans who once lived on the island. Build a dreamcatcher to scare off any bad dreams and make a unique souvenir. Pre-registration is required!! Must be at least 6 years old. $5 per person. (6 years and up, 1 hour)

●Secrets of the Salt Marsh: Meet at the Marsh Boardwalk for an interpretative talk about the salt marsh, one of the four ecosystems on Hunting Island. (All ages, 1 hour)

●Sharks of SC: Meet at the Nature Center to learn about the fiercest predators in the ocean that date back to the time of the dinosaurs. (All ages, 30 minutes)

●Wading/Water Birds of the SC LowCountry: Meet at the Nature Center to study the characteristics of the birds found in the Salt Marsh and on the Beach of Hunting Island. (All Ages, 1 Hour)

●Walk in the Woods: Meet at the Nature Center. Join a Naturalist for a hike through the Maritime forest. View ancient dunes, learn about the edible plants of the island and possibly see some of the creatures that call our forest home! (All Ages, 1 hour).

● For a fee of $99, the Passport Plus will afford the same admission privileges as an annual Park Passport, but will also include free admission for up to 4 persons for programs costing $8 and under.

Nature Center Hours: 9am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday

PROGRAM INFORMATION: 843.838-7437

For more information, http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/