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Saturday, 31 August 2013

[YEP-DC] Spanish classes for children through Edu-Futuro's Escuela Bolivia academic enrichment program

On Saturday, September 7th and Saturday, September 14th, Edu-Futuro will be holding in-person registration for its Spanish classes for children and adults through its Escuela Bolivia Program for the fall semester at Claremont Elementary School (4700 S. Chesterfield Road, Arlington, VA) from 9am to 12pm.

Edu-Futuro provides Spanish classes to children and adults taught by native Spanish speakers. Adult classes include a beginners and intermediate course. Classes for children are from Pre- K through 8th grade. Edu-Futuro's Escuela Bolivia Program also offers an early childhood class through its partnership with Project Family. Edu-Futuro's Spanish classes for children incorporate reading, writing, math, and science. Children also receive music instruction in Spanish.

Children and adult classes for the fall semester will be offered on Saturday mornings from 9am to 12pm at Claremont Elementary School. The Project Family class for toddlers (1-3 years old) will be offered at the same location on Saturdays from 9am to 10:30am. All classes begin on Saturday, September 14th and end on Saturday, December 14th, 2013.

Cost:

Children (1 - 3 years old): Free

Children (preK - 8th grade): $185 tuition + $30 registration fee

Adults: $215 tuition + $30 registration fee

Family discounts are available as are generous need-based scholarships.

Questions? Please call Edu-Futuro's office Monday - Friday at 703-228-2560 or email the organization at info@edu-futuro.org.

You may also learn more, register online, and watch a video featuring the program at this link: http://www.edu-futuro.org/?page_id=244

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[YEP-DC] New documentary about digital learning

I thought members of the YEP-DC community might be interested in a new documentary, "One Child at a Time: Custom Learning in the Digital Age" from American RadioWorks.

Learning with a personal tutor is one of the oldest and best ways to learn. Hiring a tutor for every student was never a realistic option. Now, new computer programs can customize education for each child. But adding computers to classrooms isn't likely to help unless teachers are willing to change their approach to teaching. Listen to the radio documentary

A Website in Five Chapters:

Computers in American Schools
While the Internet has profoundly changed the way most people get information and learn new things, most students in the United States do not have regular access to the Internet at school.

The Best Way to Learn
Tutoring is one of the oldest ways to learn -- and one of the best. But hiring a tutor for every student was never a realistic option -- until now.

The Sweet Spot of Learning
People like learning -- but only when the problem they're working on is easy enough to be solved yet difficult enough to take some mental effort. Most schools are not set up to get students to this "sweet spot of difficulty."

Carpe Diem

A charter school network is using computers to try to help students learn better.

The Potential for Digital Learning

A public school system in North Carolina turns to computers to shake up teaching.

Support for "One Child at a Time" comes from Lumina Foundation, The Spencer Foundation and The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.

Emily Hanford

Education Correspondent

American RadioWorks, American Public Media

(301) 270-0039

Twitter: @ehanford

www.americanradioworks.org

American RadioWorks is the national documentary unit of APM, American Public Media.

APM is the largest owner and operator of public radio stations, producing and distributing premier programming, including A Prairie Home Companion® and Marketplace,® and reaching more than 15 million listeners weekly.

[dcab-l] DCBU/VFW Bluegrass Jam in Takoma Park

Everyone--

The next DC Bluegrass Union VFW Bluegrass Jam will be Monday, September 2, from 2:00-5:00 PM, at:

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 350

6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD

Google Maps: http://tinyurl.com/VFWmap

Contact: VFW Post 350: 301-270-8008

or Barb Diederich <barb@barbdiederich.com>

Labor Day party! Come on out for the cookout. Public invited. Free!

The VFW Post is at the corner of Orchard Ave. and 4th Ave., just a few blocks from the intersection of New Hampshire Ave. and Eastern Ave.

The jams are on the first and third Monday of each month. As always, the jams are free. If you know anyone who might like to come, please pass this message along to them. Thanx!

For more information, see the FAQ at http://www.barbdiederich.com/vfwjam/ .

We do not endorse spam. To get off this mailing list, send an email to barb@barbdiederich.com .

--Barb || 301-633-2504

Check out the FAQ at http://www.barbdiederich.com/vfwjam/

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[dcab-l] Upcoming Bluegrass Jams, Festivals, and Special Events

Upcoming Bluegrass Jams, Festivals, and Special Events
(One-time events such as festivals are in red.)

Friday-Sunday August 30-September 1, 2013

Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival

Salem County Fairgrounds

Woodstown, NJ

Information: http://www.delawarevalleybluegrass.org/

Sunday September 1, 2013 11:00 AM-2:00 PM or later

This is Labor Day weekend. Call to find out whether the jam is going on.
Dupont Bluegrass Jam
The Mansion on O St
2020 O Street N.W., Washington DC
First Sunday of every month.
The Mansion has kindly offered 50% off breakfast, brunch or tea.
Free, but please consider making a donation.
Sponsored by the DC Bluegrass Union.
More info, and to sign up for the newsletter:
http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=05a7b93e316e261744ff7d145&id=aed02bf2d7

Sunday
September 1, 2013 1:00-4:00 PM
This is Labor Day weekend. Call to find out whether the jam is going on.

Frying Pan Park Bluegrass Jam
Frying Pan Park
2709 W. Ox Road, Herndon, VA
First and third Sundays of every month.
Held Outdoors in Summer months, In the Country Store in Winter months
Information and Directions: 703-437-9101

Monday September 2, 2013 2:00-5:00 PM

This is Labor Day. Special time for the party! Cookout; public invited; no cover.

DC Bluegrass Union VFW Bluegrass Jam

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 350
6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD

First and third Monday of every month.
Free.

For more information, see the FAQ at http://www.barbdiederich.com/vfwjam/, contact the VFW Post 350 at 301-270-8008, or email Barb Diederich at barb@barbdiederich.com .

Thursday September 5, 2013 8:00-11:30 PM

Sunday September 8, 2013 2:00-3:00 PM (Slow jam), 2:00-6:00 PM (Regular jam)

CABOMA Jam

Lyon Park Community Center
414 N Fillmore Street, Arlington, VA

Second and fourth Sunday of every month.

Free.

Sponsored by the Capital Area Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association.

Information and Directions: 703-527-9520

Tuesday September 10, 2013 7:00-10:00 PM

U Jam

Upstairs at Solly's U Street Tavern

11th Street NW, Washington, DC (corner of U and 11th)
Second and fourth Tuesday of every month.

Information: Matt Slocum <tradgrass@gmail.com>

https://www.facebook.com/UJamUpstairsAtSollysUStreetTavern

Thursday September 12, 2013 8:00-11:30 PM

Thursday-Sunday September 12-15, 2013

Jumpin' Bluegrass Festival and VA State Bluegrass Contest

County Fairgrounds

Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA

Information: http://www.vafolkmusic.org/Page6.html

Saturday September 14, 2013 12:00-6:00 PM

Bluegrass On The Farm

Agricultural History Farm Park

18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD 20855

Clear Spring, Danny Paisley and Southern Grass, Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen.

Tickets are $12.00 in advance (online) for adults and $15.00 at the gate. Children 12 and under are free with an adult. Bluegrass On The Farm is a "rain or shine" event. There will be no refunds for ticket purchases.

Information: http://www.bluegrassonthefarm.com/

Saturday September 14, 2013 12:00-5:00 PM

Lucketts Community Center Big Pickin' Party

Lucketts Community Center

42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg, VA 20176

Pickers will be able to jam both indoors, in the beautifully renovated Old Schoolhouse, or outside, on the community center grounds, either in the shelters or naturally shaded areas. Listeners can also enjoy a free concert by Tara Linhardt and Friends (Tara, Lynn Healey, John Brunschwyler and John Flower). When not performing, members of Tara's band will circulate and join you in the jams.

Food will be available.

Free - donations appreciated.

Information: 703-771-5281

Sunday
September 15, 2013 1:00-4:00 PM
Frying Pan Park Bluegrass Jam
Frying Pan Park
2709 W. Ox Road, Herndon, VA
First and third Sundays of every month.
Held Outdoors in Summer months, In the Country Store in Winter months
Information and Directions: 703-437-9101

Monday September 16, 2013 7:00-10:00 PM

DC Bluegrass Union VFW Bluegrass Jam

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 350
6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD

First and third Monday of every month.

Free.

Sponsored by the DC Bluegrass Union.

For more information, see the FAQ at http://www.barbdiederich.com/vfwjam/, contact the VFW Post 350 at 301-270-8008, or email Barb Diederich at barb@barbdiederich.com .

Thursday September 19, 2013 8:00-11:30 PM

Thursday-Saturday September 19-21, 2013

Arcadia Bluegrass Festival

Firemen's Activity Grounds

Upperco, MD

Information: http://www.arcadiavfc.org/content/bluegrass/Fall.cfm

Sunday September 22, 2013 2:00-3:00 PM (Slow jam), 2:00-6:00 PM (Regular jam)

CABOMA Jam

Lyon Park Community Center
414 N Fillmore Street, Arlington, VA

Second and fourth Sunday of every month.

Free.

Sponsored by the Capital Area Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association.

Information and Directions: 703-527-9520

Tuesday September 24, 2013 7:00-10:00 PM

U Jam

Upstairs at Solly's U Street Tavern

11th Street NW, Washington, DC (corner of U and 11th)
Second and fourth Tuesday of every month.

Information: Matt Slocum <tradgrass@gmail.com>

https://www.facebook.com/UJamUpstairsAtSollysUStreetTavern

Thursday September 26, 2013 8:00-11:30 PM

Open Jam hosted by King Street Bluegrass
King Street Blues
5810 Kingstowne Ctr, Alexandria, VA 22315
Every Thursday.
King Street Bluegrass hosts the weekly "Cat Jam" raising money for Alexandria area charities.
All acoustic musicians welcome, no cover charge.
Contact: (703) 313-0400

Thursday September 26, 2013 7:00-8:30 PM (Celtic), 8:30 PM (Bluegrass)
Open Jam
Boe's Strings
26 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD
Every Thursday.
Information and Directions: 301-662-0750

Monday September 30, 2013 7:00-10:00 PM
DC Bluegrass Union VFW Bluegrass "Vocal Workshop" Jam
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 350
6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD
Fifth Monday of every month which contains one.
Free.
Sponsored by the DC Bluegrass Union.
For more information, see the FAQ at http://www.barbdiederich.com/vfwjam/, contact the VFW Post 350 at 301-270-8008, or email Barb Diederich at barb@barbdiederich.com .

Note: this newsletter is not for individual band performances, but for jams, festivals, and other events of general interest. To add a listing, email me at barb@barbdiederich.com .

Note: in the case of regularly scheduled jams or events, please contact the organizer to be sure that the event will be going on as scheduled.

Note: you can learn about more open jams at http://www.dcbu.org/jams.htm. You can learn about more events at http://www.dcbu.org/calendar.htm. You can learn about more festivals at http://home.comcast.net/~epollak/festivals.htm.

You are on this list because you expressed an interest in bluegrass events in the DC area. I do not endorse spam. To get off this mailing list, send an email to barb@barbdiederich.com .

--Barb

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