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1. on 03 Sep 2009 at 6:04 am   Anna

   Hi, I have a daughter that is homeschooled/online school. We need extra activities where she is able to meet and develop friendships. She is entering 8th grade and we live in chicago southwest side Thanks so much Anna feel freee to email me.

2. on 16 Feb 2011 at 4:50 pm   Betsy Gomberg

   Here is an event that might be of interest to your readers– we would appreciate if you passed along this information. Thanks!

   Grantwriting for K-12 Educators
   Thursday, March 10 from 9 am to 4:30 pm
   Spertus Institute
   610 S. Michigan Avenue
   Chicago, IL 60605–1901

   Spertus offers open-to-the-public certificate workshops taught by Dr. Karin Baird, Advisor, Faculty Chair, and Acting Director for the Spertus Master of Science in Nonprofit Management degree program. Dr. Baird has been teaching nonprofit professionals at Spertus for more than 10 years, sharing her own considerable experience in the nonprofit arena.

   If you are an educator looking for funding, this day-long workshop is for you. It focuses on grantwriting fundamentals geared to K-12 student needs in both public and private educational settings, including after-school programs, arts programming, faith-based initiatives for youth, and more. The workshop will include information on how to locate appropriate private, foundation, faith-based, and government grants, as well as the skills you need to have your grants rise to the top.

   Limited class size. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees receive a certificate of completion. $149.00
   Register at http://www.spertus.edu or call 312.322.1773

   Discount Parking
   $10 with Spertus validation at the Essex Inn 8th Street and Michigan Avenue (2 blocks south of Spertus) Enter on 8th between Michigan and Wabash

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