Issue #14 | Week of September 7th

ANNOUCEMENT
_{We just got a notification that Yahoo is blocking most of our Field Trip registration emails and automated confirmations, etc. We are currently working through this issue and will personally address those with that particular email domain as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience!}

BOOK BUDDIES
_{Tuesday, September 8 · 4:00–5:00 PM · Riverside Branch Library · FREE
Kids read aloud to four-legged listeners, which takes the pressure off and builds real confidence. Drop in anytime.}

TRICKY TUESDAY! – FAIRIES
_{Tuesday, September 8 · 4:00–5:00 PM · Washington Park Library · FREE · Ages 6–12
Stories plus a fairy garden craft — a nice creative hour for your elementary-aged kids.}

FAMILY NIGHT
_{Tuesday, September 8 · 5:30–6:30 PM · Savannah Branch Library · FREE
Andrew County Parents as Teachers and Rolling Hills Library are hosting an apple-themed evening with crafts, games, and snacks. No registration needed.}

OPEN PLAY SCRABBLE
_{Tuesday, September 8 · 5:30–7:00 PM · Riverside Branch Library · FREE
Casual and friendly — open to anyone from elementary readers on up. Good word practice dressed up as fun.}

WACKY WEDNESDAY TAKE AND MAKE CRAFTS
_{Wednesday, September 9 · 10:00 AM–6:00 PM · Carnegie Library · FREE · Ages 3 and up
Stop by the circulation desk and grab a wacky seasonal craft kit while supplies last — easy to work into any weekday.}

YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE
_{Wednesday, September 9 · 4:00–5:00 PM · Downtown Library, Owen Meeting Room
FREE · Teens and adults
A New York Life agent walks through retirement planning basics and 529 college savings plans. Worth knowing about before your kids are any closer to college age.}

LIBRARY LEGO LAB
_{Wednesday, September 9 · 5:30–6:30 PM · Riverside Branch Library · FREE
Open building for kids, teens, and adults — no theme, no rules, just bricks.}

TASTY TALES
_{Wednesday, September 9 · 6:00–7:00 PM · East Hills Library, Conference Room
FREE · Ages 6–11 with caregiver REGISTRATION
This month pairs Grace Lin's A Big Mooncake for Little Star with egg-separating practice and a taste of mooncakes — a gentle introduction to Mid-Autumn Festival.}

HOMESCHOOL BOOK CLUB
_{Thursday, September 10 · 10:00–11:00 AM · Riverside Branch Library
FREE · Early learners through age 11
Local homeschoolers share what they've been reading, then dig into a craft or STEAM activity together. A nice mid-week anchor.}

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY (ON A THURSDAY)
_{Thursday, September 10 · 11:00 AM–2:00 PM · Riverside Branch Library
E-Ram's is parked outside with handcrafted sandwiches, chips, and wings. Pair it with a library visit and you've got lunch covered.}

TRAY CENTERPIECES
_{Thursday, September 10 · 5:00–6:30 PM · Savannah Branch Library
FREE · Teens and adults - Shirley Catlett leads a decorative centerpiece workshop starting with a tray — bring a small decor item to add to the swap table. REGISTRATION}

QUEEN OF CRIME: AGATHA CHRISTIE AND HER DETECTIVES
_{Thursday, September 10 · 6:00–7:00 PM · Riverside Branch Library
FREE · Teens & adults - Dr. Michael Charlton of the MWSU Pop Culture Club presents on Christie's lesser-known sleuths. A fun one for any mystery-loving teen or adult in your household.}

ANIME CLUB
_{Thursday, September 10 · 6:00–7:30 PM · Riverside Branch Library · FREE
Recommended 14+, all ages welcome. Watch a series together with other fans — low-key, welcoming, and a good entry point for teens new to anime.}

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY
_{Friday, September 11 · 11:00 AM–5:00 PM · Riverside Branch Library
Vogel's covers both the lunch and dinner hour at the library this Friday.}

LOTERIA EN LA BIBLIOTECA!
_{Friday, September 11 · 6:00–8:00 PM · Downtown Library · FREE · All ages
Mexican Bingo night — no Spanish required, prizes included. A genuinely fun family outing to close out the week.}

AMELIA EARHART HANGAR MUSEUM Atchison, KS (~30 mi)
Friday, September 18, 2026 Organized by Devin Riggs
_{11:00 AM and 1:00 PM sessions
Adult pricing (12+ yrs) is $15 (Rate drops to $12/adult if we have 15 or more adults in each group.) Children's pricing is $6 (4-12yrs)*.
This field trip is organized via Home Sweet Homeschooling in NW Missouri, capped at around 40 participants per session. Comment on the FB page with your family size and preferred time to hold a spot or email your details to Devin Riggs.}
*These prices do not include the VR experience.

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WESTON ORCHARD & VINEYARD TOUR Weston, MO (~30 mi)
Friday, September 25, 2026 @ 10:30 AM Organized by Devin Riggs
_{$7 per person, ages 3+ (paid the day of the event)
Come tour the Historic Weston Orchard & Vineyard. We will divide into groups to learn about the life cycle of an apple, enjoy a hayride around the orchard, take two apples home per student, and have fun with the many activities around the orchard. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch to enjoy with friends. Tour approx. 1.5-2hrs.
We are welcome to stay the entire day!
In case of a rainout, we will reschedule. REGISTRATION REQUIRED by 9/20.}

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HALLOWEEN ON THE FARM Easton, MO (~12 mi)
Friday, October 30th @ 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Orrick Acres 10605 NE Davis Road
_{Ages 0–1 free; $7.50 (1 kid); $15 (2 kids); $22.50 (3+ kids); $3/adult
Price includes: petting zoo feed, fire pit (bring your own fixings, hot dogs, s'mores, etc), horse rides, one small pumpkin per child (painting station available), and more spooktacular fun on the farm with friends! Costumes welcome — no masks, gore, or long capes. RSVP via the FB event or w/Penny at [email protected]
Pricing paid via Cash or Venmo @orrickacres in advance or at the gate.}

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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 by 9/25}
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 by 10/9}
Leave the payment field blank — we'll send a link once your spot is confirmed. Full events go to a Waitlist.

HOMESCHOOL SKATE
_{Bode Ice Rink has homeschool skate on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 10:30 am to 12 pm. $6 per person w/or without skate rental.}

MISSOURI WING CIVIL AIR PATROL AEROSPACE EDUCATION PROGRAM
_{Ongoing · Missouri Wing Civil Air Patrol · FREE
The Aerospace Education Member program gives homeschool families free STEM kits and curriculum, plus a free flight in a CAP Cessna 172 or 182. Reach out to Jason Unwin directly to learn more. Phone (918) 616-0578; mowg.cap.gov}

OPEN DOOR FOOD KITCHEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
_{Volunteer shifts run 10:00 AM–1:00 PM with the meal served at 10:30 — little hands are welcome. Fill out the interest form to see available dates.}

FHE 2026 ZOOM WORKSHOPS
_{New Homeschool 101: Thu 9/10 · 7:00–9:00 PM
Families for Home Education's final round of FREE Zoom workshops for 2026 covers starting out, creative approaches, high school requirements, and special education basics. Good for both new and experienced homeschool parents.}

HOMESCHOOL SKATE _{Riverside, MO (~50 mi)
Tuesday, September 8 · 1:00–3:00 PM
River Roll Skate Center · $7 admission; FREE skate rental
The first Homeschool Skate of the year — a great low-key afternoon to reconnect with other families after summer.}

LATHROP LIVING HISTORY FESTIVAL Lathrop (~30 mi)
_{Friday, October 9, 2026 · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · Lathrop Antique Show Grounds · FREE
A free field trip day featuring pioneer demonstrations, a Lincoln impersonator, a one-room schoolhouse, and historic buildings. Pack a cooler, stay as long as you like.}

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