Issue #11 | Week of August 17th

Arbor Day Farm Nebraska City, NE (~95 mi)
Friday, October 16th @ 10am *Organized by homeschool Untethered
_{Child (3–12): $10 · Adult (13+): $12 · Under 3: Free
Get up close with trees — dendrochronology, tree-ring science, and seed dispersal — then explore the Lied Greenhouse. Free-time Tree Top Adventure runs 11:45am–3pm after a picnic lunch break. REGISTRATION REQUIRED}
Leave the payment field blank — we'll send a link once your spot is confirmed. Full events go to a Waitlist.

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Organ Concert with Anna Lapwood Kansas City, MO (~50 mi)
Thursday, November 5th @ 10am *Organized by homeschool Untethered
_{KAUFFMAN CENTER for the Performing Arts
$2/person (all ages need a ticket)
Student matinee of Anna Lapwood's sold-out show — the Royal Albert Hall organist performs on Kauffman's custom Casavant organ. REGISTRATION REQUIRED}
Leave the payment field blank — we'll send a link once your spot is confirmed. Full events go to a Waitlist.

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The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza Kansas City, MO (~50 mi)
Friday, November 13th @ 12pm *Organized by homeschool Untethered
_{THE COTERIE THEATRE $6.75/person (all ages need a ticket)
Mo Willems' Pigeon and friends deck the halls in a musical holiday party.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED}
Leave the payment field blank — we'll send a link once your spot is confirmed. Full events go to a Waitlist.

DRAWN TO CLAY
_{Tue Aug 18 · 6:00–7:00 PM · Riverside Branch Library, St. Joseph FREE
Hands-on clay drawing and sculpting session at the library — no experience needed.}

TRICKY TUESDAY! – PUZZLES
_{Tue Aug 18 · 4:00–5:00 PM · Washington Park Library, Storytime Room, St. Joseph
FREE - This week's theme is puzzles, with games and hands-on fun for kids.}

BACK 2 SCHOOL BOT BASH
_{Thu Aug 14–Sun Aug 23 · 10:00 AM–5:00 PM · InspireU St. Joseph
Included with admission: A week of robotics-themed activities including Snap Circuits, Cody Bot Fun, The Wild Robot puppet program, and Wiggle Art Bots, presented by The Hofheimer Trust.}

EVANS UNITED SHOWS CARNIVAL
_{August 19th - 23rd - Northeast Parking Lot at East Hills Shopping Center
RIDES, GAMES, FOOD! FREE PARKING & FREE ADMISSION!
FUN FOR ALL AGES! OPEN DAILY!!!
WEDNESDAY through FRIDAY: Open at 6 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Open at 1 PM}

_{RIDE COUPONS
*Individual Coupons: $1.25 EACH
*Discount Coupons: 20 Coupons for $20
*Super Discount Coupons: 50 Coupons for $45
*All Rides take 3 or more coupons.}

_{WRISTBAND SPECIALS
*$30 per Person/Session - UNLIMITED RIDING!!!
*WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY Sessions: 6P-10P (1 session)
*SATURDAY & SUNDAY Sessions: 1P-5P & 6P-10P (2 separate sessions)
Carnival Hours and Wristband Specials are weather permitting & subject to change.}

CHESS AND CHECKERS CLUB
_{Thu Aug 20 · 6:00–7:30 PM · Riverside Branch Library, St. Joseph · FREE
All skill levels welcome at this ongoing club for chess and checkers players.}

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY
_{Fri Aug 21 · 11:00 AM–2:00 PM · Riverside Branch Library, St. Joseph
E-Ram's rolls up to the library for a Friday lunch stop.}

LEGO CLUB
_{Fri Aug 21 · 6:00–7:00 PM · East Hills Library, St. Joseph · FREE
Monthly build and hangout for LEGO fans of all ages.}

BACK TO SCHOOL – BLOCKS, BUTTONS, AND BUBBLES
_{Fri–Sun Aug 21–23 · All Day · Savannah Branch Library, Savannah · FREE
A self-paced sensory and building activity running all weekend — drop in whenever it works for your family.}

INCONCEIVABLE! INTERACTIVE PRINCESS BRIDE MOVIE
_{Sat Aug 22 · 2:00–3:30 PM · East Hills Library, St. Joseph · FREE
An interactive screening of The Princess Bride — come ready to shout every iconic line right along with the film.}

SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEKEND WORKSHOP!
_{FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026 · 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM · SEATS AVAILABLE: 25
AR Workshop, 3855 FREDERICK AVE, ST. JOSEPH, MO 64506 PHONE: (816) 282-0266
Join us at AR Workshop for a SPIRIT WEEKEND DIY class to make one of our projects supporting your school! 10% of each registration will be donated to the school registered for.
Choose your project type below and follow the steps to choose your custom design!
In the workshop, you will have the opportunity to customize your project with your choice of designer paints and (non-toxic!) stain colors.
*No promotions may be used for this workshop.}

PRESTIGE MARTIAL ARTS
_{Thursdays · 2:00–3:00 PM · St. Joseph · $49 for 4 weeks + free uniform
Martial arts classes built for homeschool families, with a focus on confidence, respect, and focus. Try the free intro class before you commit to anything.}

HOMESCHOOL HANGOUT 2026
_{Wednesdays: Aug 26 - Sept 30 - Oct 28 · 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
The Vault Ninja Academy $8/person (day-of $10 if spots remain)
A recurring homeschool hangout at The Vault Ninja Academy. Pre-registration is encouraged!}

ROBIDOUX RESIDENT THEATRE – EDUCATION SEASON REGISTRATION
_{Open enrollment now; classes begin Aug/Sept 2026
Robidoux Resident Theatre, 615 S. 10th St, St. Joseph · Prices vary by program
Registration is open for the 2026–2027 Education Season, including Jr. Players, Theatre Academy, and 2nd ACT, with homeschool-friendly scheduling. Reach out to [email protected] for details.}

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
_{Thurs. Aug 20 · Second Harvest Community Food Bank, St. Joseph
We need your help to sort and pack BackPack Buddy product for the upcoming school year. If you're interested fill out the form here: Individuals and Groups}

HOMESCHOOL PORTRAITS with Bountiful Eye Photography
_{Sun, Sept 6 · 5:00–7:00 PM (30-min sign-up slots)
LOCATION: Mark Youngdahl (near the parking lot off 32nd St.)
PRICE: $20/child for two edited portraits (download); cash due at session
Homeschool families miss out on the yearly school photo — so here's the fix.
Bountiful Eye Photography is offering homeschool portraits at $20 per child for two edited images delivered by download. Sessions run in 30-minute slots with up to five families per slot, so you're in and out without the crowd. Sign up for a time slot through the event's Facebook page or Email Alysa; cash payment due at the session.}

_{Know a local co-op leader, homeschool parent, or educator doing something worth sharing? We'd love to feature them. Email [email protected].}

ST JOE CIRCUIT BREAKERS
_{FIRST Tech Challenge (AGES 12-18; GRADES 7-12)
FIRST LEGO League (Grades 4th-8th)
Tuesday, August 18th at 6:00 PM at Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church
Informational meeting for both teams.}

_{HOMESCHOOL SOCIAL @ Slick City Overland Park, KS (~55 mi)
Select Fridays: Aug 14, Aug 21, Aug 28 + more · 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
$14.99 discounted homeschool admission (choose Homeschool Social tickets)
Exclusive access for homeschool families during these Friday sessions. A good way to connect with other families while the kids burn some energy.}

_{GARDEN BROS CIRCUS Independence, MO (~45 mi)
Thu, Aug 20 – Mon, Aug 24 (multiple showtimes) · Independence Center
From $23.27 adult online; kids 3–13 free with paid adult, 2 & under free
A multi-day circus run with several show options across the weekend. Discounted tickets are available online only, and the free kids deal makes it a reasonable outing for a family.}

_{FALL HOMESCHOOL DAYS Olathe, KS (~50 mi)
Thursday, September 3rd and Friday, September 4th
Morning session: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Afternoon session: 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $7 per student (ages 5–17). Ages 4 and under are free.
One adult per paid student is admitted free. Additional adults are $7.
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site
The theme is Stone House on the Prairie…Laura Ingalls Wilder meets the Mahaffies! In addition to enjoying our regular living history programming, students will participate in Little House on the Prairie-inspired activities. Families can choose either the morning or afternoon session to explore the farm and activities at their own pace.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN}

_{MIACADEMY — K THROUGH 12
If you've been curious about online curriculum options — or just want to pick up some new homeschool strategies — Miacademy is hosting free webinars and it costs nothing to join.}

_{They have a full K–12 lineup depending on where your kids are:
Miacademy (K–8) is a fully accredited, self-paced online curriculum with personalized learning paths, fun electives, and automatic attendance and grade tracking built right in. Try it for $1.99 for the first month.}

_{MiaPrep (9–12) is the natural next step — same accredited platform, same flexible scheduling, built for high schoolers who want to work independently at their own pace.}

_{MiaPrep Online High School (9–12) is their newer private school option for families who want the flexibility of homeschooling but with certified teachers, academic advisors, counselors, office hours, guest speakers, student clubs, and an accredited diploma at the end.}

_{The free webinars are a great no-pressure way to see how it all works before committing to anything. Register free here: https://get.miacademy.co/webinars/}

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