2009 – 2010 HLR Programs listed here for reference in chronological order:

Aug. 28  — Monarch Tagging. Learn about monarchs, then catch, tag, and release some monarchs. $1.50/child. Cap of 30 students. For the Teacher Aid, click here.

Sept. 9 — Knights. Hear a knight discuss history, knighthood, and armor. For all ages. 10:30 a.m. One hour program. $5/family. No cap.  For the Teacher Aid, click here.

Sept. 18 — Renaissance Day. Topics include calligraphy and quilling, peasant dancing, games and sports, and stained glass. Kids will take home two or three projects. $2/child. Cap of 40 students. For the Teacher Aid, click here.

Sept. 21— Water Travels with Dewey™. Dewey the Waterdrop puppet will teach students about the water cycle and pollutants that are picked up along the way. After the show, students participate in a sequencing activity to review what they have learned. Presented by Des Moines Water Works. Grades 2nd semester kindergarten to 1^st. Thirty minutes. Cap of 35 students. No fee. Teacher Aid here.

Oct. 9 — Middle Eastern Marketplace. Experience life in a different culture without leaving Iowa. Presented by Kristie Burns. Held in partnership with the West Des Moines HSAP. 1 1/2 hours. $3/student, and a cap of 35 children. Teacher Aid here.

Oct. 26 — Recycle Me! Hands-on activity and decision making about items used in everyday life. 10:15 a.m. for grades 1 and 2 (older siblings are welcome). Presented by Metro Waste Authority. 30 minute program in Pleasant Hill.

Nov. 6 — Listen to a Veteran. World War II Veteran Russ Johnson speaks to families in an intimate setting. Free admission. One hour.

Jan. 22 – Japanese tea ceremony. 45 minute program in West Des Moines, grades k – 12.  Held in partnership with the West Des Moines Home School Assistance Program. Limit of 25 students. $5/student. Teacher Aid is here.  Our presenter also had two other titles with a caveat — available upon request to our office at see3sis@yahoo.com

Feb. 8 — Animal Winter Survival. Presented by Polk County Conservation Board. 45 minutes, preschool – grade 12. Held in Urbandale. $1.50/student. Teacher Aid available by clicking here.

Feb. 19 — First Aid and CPR. Ages 12+. Presented by WDM EMS. $35/student. Certifies students in First Aid and CPR; certification will be mailed to your house. Book is available for purchase at the end of class from EMS for $12 if desired. This class will be offered again in Fall 2010.

Mar. 5 — Gyotaku. Learn the art, history, and how-to for Japanese Fish Printing from Mike Delaney. One hour program, grades k – 12.  Held in partnership with the West Des Moines Home School Assistance Program. Limit of 30 students. $5/student. Teacher Aid is here.

April 17 — Programs for parents only! Attend our HLR Conference. HLR Stuff Sale will be held at the same time.

April 21 — Civil War at 11 a.m., all ages. Join re-enactors as they interpret clothing, equipment, and gender roles during the Civil War as well as sing songs for and with their audience. Teacher Aid is here.

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