IDEA Curriculum Fair 2012: Keynote Meal

Attendee Welcome Page ~ Anchorage ~ Fairbanks ~ Juneau ~ Soldotna

"Keynote: 17 Years of Homeschooling and I Hardly Twitch at ALL Anymore"

Keynote delivered by: Carol Barnier, delightful speaker, entertaining author, adequate wife, pitiful housekeeper

Come and learn from this popular speaker and humorous author the many valuable and practical things you need to know to make it all the way to the finish line. You'll learn:

How to keep a straight face when asked for the 11,000th time about socialization.
That you need focus, determination and patience — and other lies about homeschooling.
Snappy comebacks your children can give to "Don't you miss being around other children?"
Sharing the joys of cafeteria food, health class and group showers, and other creative ways to motivate your homeschoolers to gratitude.

With much laughter and a sincere love for this unusual life we've all chosen, explore the fun side of the homeschooling journey (no, really, there's a fun side). If you love homeschooling but need a boost, you do not want to miss this very funny talk.

Click here for more info about keynote speaker Carol Barnier!

Purchase Tickets Early!

Keynote Meal tickets are available from local IDEA offices for $12. All tickets must be purchased in advance so that we can provide accurate numbers to the caterers. The purchase price is the same for IDEA and non-IDEA attendees. The meals in every location cost far more than $12 each and are subsidized by IDEA so that more homeschoolers can be encouraged and inspired! Since there is limited seating in most locations, anyone taking a seat must purchase a ticket, including small children. Nursing babies are of course free.

Soldotna - Kalifonsky Christian Center

Downstairs

Wednesday, April 18, 2012
8:00 - 10:00 am
Tickets: $12, pre-pay only

Purchase tickets at the IDEA office at the Red Diamond Center or at Carol Simpson's house in Homer. Questions? Call the office at 260-7555, or contact Debbie Mackie at 260-3158 or via email.

Breakfast buffet includes scrambled eggs, sausage links, smoked bacon, French toast, fruit topping choices, fresh fruit, muffins or scones, served with tea, coffee and fresh juice.

Anchorage - Egan Center

Explorer's Hall (Cook Room, far left on main floor)

Thursday, April 19, 2012
8:00 - 10:00 am
Tickets: $12, pre-pay only

Purchase tickets in Anchorage at the IDEA Office, 670 W. Fireweed Lane. Questions? Call the office at 562-4332, or contact Sally Javier at 333-2255 or via email.

Purchase tickets in the Mat-Su Valley at the IDEA Wasilla Office, 611 S. Knik Goose Bay Rd., Suite F. Questions? Call the office at 357-4850, or contact Betty Bair at 373-4938 or via email.

Omelet Plate – Scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes and chicken-apple sausage, served with coffee, tea, water, and orange juice.

Fairbanks - Westmark Hotel

Northern Latitudes

Monday, April 23, 2012
8:00 - 10:00 am
Tickets: $12, pre-pay only

Purchase tickets at the IDEA Office at 2157 Van Horn Road. Questions? Call the office at 374-2200, or contact Sandy Blewett at 456-1368 or via email.

Plated breakfast includes scrambled eggs and cheese, breakfast potatoes, fresh fruit, and pastries. Served with coffee, tea, water, juice, and cocoa.

Juneau - Centennial Hall

Sheffield Ballroom #3

Thursday, April 26, 2012
8:45 - 10:30 am
Tickets: $12, pre-pay only

Purchase tickets at the IDEA office at 8585 Old Dairy Road, Suite 205. Questions? Call the office at 789-6106, or contact Carol Habeger at 790-4755 or via email.

Breakfast buffet menu includes assorted grilled chicken sausages & peppers; scrambled eggs with fresh mozarella, fresh basil, grape tomatoes, spinach; croissants & raspberry almond danish; grilled potatoes with spanish paprika & sweet peppers; seasonal fresh fruit & berry platter. Beverages will include orange juice, coffee, black and herbal teas.