Aug. 3rd - Dec. 31st

Looking for an easy way to teach your kids how to stay healthy and safe during these unexpected times? Then these 3 to 4 minute videos are for you! HealthStart Foundation is sharing from our award-winning Snack Science Workshop series. HealthStart's Snack Science series teaches young children the science, or the "why" behind smart health habits, as well as lessons on social and emotional well-being.

Our Snack Science videos use science experiments, fun, healthy snack "art", songs, fitness activities, and more to keep your children healthy, happy, and learning!

Check back every Friday for new videos and additional FREE resources.

Want more information? Check out our website at www.healthstartfoundation.org/snackscience.

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Feb. 25th

Make a FREE RESERVATION at https://www.connect2texas.net/pages/home/events/

Presented by Author Bob Withers with Dr. Robert Holzweiss, Deputy Director of the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, this historical overview by these train!

Join this celebration honoring Presidents and their trains!
This historical overview begins in 1833 with President Andrew Jackson, the first president to ride in a train. Highlighted will be the unique train stories of President Abraham Lincoln, President Warren Harding, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, President Harry S. Truman, First Lady Lady Bird Johnson's "Special" train campaign for President Lyndon Johnson, President Dwight Eisenhower, and President George H.W. Bush. It shows trains continue to make a strong connection for people with their presidents.

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Feb. 27th

GRIDIRON FOOTBALL ACADEMY- Learn from experienced players and high school coaches in an elite, 3 hour long training academy. With elite, 1-on-1 instruction from some of the nation's top former players and high school coaches, players are immersed in 3 hours of rewarding football training. With a focus on skill position development and game-day readiness, there's no question, Gridiron Football Academy helps to build a better, game-day ready player.
Please link to: https://www.gridironfb.com/play/football-academy

8:00am-11:00am The Church on Cross Lake, 18811 Cypress Rosehill Rd, Cypress, TX 77429
8:00am-11:00am Sports City, 757 W 11400 S, Draper, UT 84020
8:00am-11:00am West Boynton Park, 6000 Northtree Boulevard, Lake Worth, FL, 33463
8:00am-11:00am Anderson Fields at McAlister Park, 13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247
9:00am-12:00pm Church Point High School, 305 E Lougarre St, Church Point, LA, 75025
9:00am-12:00pm Eagle Pass Sports Complex, US-227, Eagle Pass, TX, 78852
9:00am-12:00pm Parkland HS Riverside H.S, 5932 Quail Ave, El Paso, TX 79924
9:00am-12:00pm Clark Field, Park Ave, Lafayette, LA 70507
9:00am-12:00pm Northwood Church, 7750 Spring Cypress Rd, Spring, TX 77379
9:00am-12:00pm Panther Stadium & Midway High School, 800 North Hewitt Drive, Waco, TX, 76712
10:00am-1:00pm LD Bell HS, 1601 Brown Trail, Hurst, TX 76054
10:00am-1:00pm Valley Ridge Park, 4644 S 188th St, SeaTac, WA, 98188
11:00am-2:00pm Yellow Jacket Stadium, 3101-3189 Hargrave St, Austin, TX 78702
12:30pm-3:30pm Longmont Indoor Soccer, 795 S Sherman St #8, Longmont, CO 80504
2:30pm-5:30pm FC Boulder, 555 Aspen Ridge Drive, Lafayette, CO 80026

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Mar. 5th

The Science Mill becomes Mission Control as we explore Careers in Space Science on March 5 and March 24! Drive a Mars rover, design a launcher to carry cargo into space and hold a digital 3D solar system in your hand at the activity stations. In our video talks, hear about the future of space exploration (including space vacations!) from a former NASA astronaut and see how "space fossils" help an astrophysicist uncover the origins of our galaxy.

All aspiring astronauts are welcome to join Homeschool Day, including those with asynchronous schedules or in learning pods.

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Mar. 8th - 19th

The Science Mill in Johnson City will host Robot Mania this spring break, with special robotics-themed activities at the science museum every day from Monday, March 8 through Friday, March 19. This year's new challenge: performing "surgery" with bionic robot arms! Visitors will also find robots that battle, draw and build, robot movies and "Code a Human Robot" demos, along with 50+ interactive exhibits in the museum and outside in the Science & Art Park. Activity stations run from 10:30am-12:30pm and 1:30-3:30pm Mon-Sat and 1-3pm Sunday.

Contact: info@sciencemill.org
Location: 101 S Lady Bird Lane, Johnson City, TX 78636
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm
Admission: 0-2 years old - free, 3-17 (or with student ID) $9.50, Adults (18-64) $11, Seniors (65+) $9 and Military $5.50
Link: https://www.sciencemill.org/upcoming-events-2/robotmania
Ticket Link: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/sciencemill/items/237106/calendar/2021/01/?full-items=yes

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Mar. 10th

Jennifer Gaona presents for teachers the ins and outs of "Bush News" for elementary and secondary students. Viewers can ask Mrs. Gaona, a well-established leader of curriculum, questions about tailoring this program to their classroom.

"Bush News" challenges challenges students to look deeper at several pieces of major legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Clean Air Act.

Join us on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/bush41library/ on March 10, 2021 at 12:00-12:20 PM CT.

Or register at Connect2texas.net to receive a free recording of the program after after the live program. 1. Create an account. 2. Click on the events tab and filter for "George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum," then select "Bush News - Professional Development" from the list.

Registration help: Contact Lori Hamm-Neckar at lhamm@esc11.net or 8177407156

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Mar. 13th

GRIDIRON FOOTBALL ACADEMY- Learn from experienced players and high school coaches in an elite, 3 hour long training academy. With elite, 1-on-1 instruction from some of the nation's top former players and high school coaches, players are immersed in 3 hours of rewarding football training. With a focus on skill position development and game-day readiness, there's no question, Gridiron Football Academy helps to build a better, game-day ready player.
Please link to: https://www.gridironfb.com/play/football-academy
7:30am-10:30am The Edge Sports Center, 4450 Denrose Ct, Ft. Collins, CO 80524
8:00am-11:00am CFPO Youth Sports Complex, 333 Reimer Ave, San Marcos, TX 78666
8:00am-11:00am Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
9:00am-12:00pm Slaughter Park, 202 N Stone Ave, Laredo, TX 78040
9:00am-12:00pm Desert Meadows School, 6855 W Meadows Loop East, Laveen, AZ 85339
9:00am-12:00pm Arroyo Vista Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021
9:00am-12:00pm Starkey Ranch District Park Lake Blanche Dr., Odessa ,FL 33556
9:00am-12:00pm Uvalde High School, 1 Coyote Trail, Uvalde, TX 78801
10:00am-1:00pm Wilson High School, 1202 N Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98406
11:00am-2:00pm Yellow Jacket Stadium, 3101-3189 Hargrave St, Austin, TX 78702

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Mar. 24th

The Science Mill becomes Mission Control as we explore Careers in Space Science on March 5 and March 24! Drive a Mars rover, design a launcher to carry cargo into space and hold a digital 3D solar system in your hand at the activity stations. In our video talks, hear about the future of space exploration (including space vacations!) from a former NASA astronaut and see how "space fossils" help an astrophysicist uncover the origins of our galaxy.

All aspiring astronauts are welcome to join Homeschool Day, including those with asynchronous schedules or in learning pods.

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Apr. 14th

Jennifer Gaona presents for teachers the ins and outs of "Gifts of State" for elementary and secondary students. Viewers can ask Mrs. Gaona, a well-established leader of curriculum, questions about tailoring this program to their classroom.

"Gifts of State" challenges challenges students to look at maps and analyze, according to student level, the social, economic, and political implications of state gifts.

Join us on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/bush41library/ on April 14, 2021 at 12:00-12:20 PM CT.

Or register at Connect2texas.net to receive a free recording of the program after after the live program. 1. Create an account. 2. Click on the events tab and filter for "George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum," then select "Gifts of State - Professional Development" from the list.

Registration help: Contact Lori Hamm-Neckar at lhamm@esc11.net or 8177407156

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