Feb. 6th

2- HOUR IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL WORKSHOP FOR YOUTH

Ages 12-18

There are two workshop dates:
February 6th - In-person at ahhhMazing Life Studio in Wylie, TX (max 8 attendees)
February 20th - In-person at Move Studio in Dallas, TX (max 12 attendees)

Hours for both workshops:
1:00p - 3:00p CST

Cost: $30/$20 for sibling (Use coupon code "mimyouthsibling" at checkout. You will need to sign up sibling separately to receive the discount

*All registrants will receive a Zoom link after they pay, so they can choose online or in person.

Description:
Yoga and Mindfulness workshop for youth ages 12-18 who want to improve emotional and physical stability, performance in school and other activities, build confidence and feel calm no matter what life throws your way.

Activities include:
-Yoga practice to develop mental and physical stability, balance, flexibility and calm
-Conscious breathing for creating calm when you need it most
-Mindful communication to learn how to listen and talk to each other
-Kindness activity to develop compassion and empathy
-Mindful games to cultivate connection
-Journaling for self-reflection

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Feb. 10th

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

"Who Done it? A Presidential Investigation" challenges students to analyze primary source quotes, images and speeches of war-time presidents.

Join us on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/bush41library/ on Feb 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 "Who Done It? A Presidential Investigation - Professional Development" from the list.

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

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Feb. 12th - Mar. 6th

Shepherd's Cross
Advanced Weaving Retreats - 201 & 301

Weaving 201: February 12 & 13, 2021, Thursday & Friday
Weaving 301: March 4, 5 & 6, 2021, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Weaving 201 is a two day class. You will learn to weave on a harnessed loom. Cost is $133 fiber included, and you will leave with a finished product. Weaving 101 or a similar experience is required prior to taking weaving 201.

Weaving 301 is a three day class. You will learn to weave on a harnessed floor loom. Cost is $233 fiber included and you will leave with a finished product. Weaving 201 or a similar experience is required prior to taking weaving 301.

Come on out to Shepherd's Cross for a Weaving Class. Or you can choose to attend virtually through the internet. (No hidden fees, rental fees or materials fees.) You may bring your own loom or use one of ours at no additional charge. You will learn to warp and to weave, completing a sampler scarf or table runner to take home. We are open until 5:30 pm each day, and you are welcome to stay and practice or work on your project.

This class is offered as a group in February & September each year; or as private lessons throughout the year. We provide snacks and beverages at two break times each day. Please bring a lunch each day; a microwave is available. There is a class size minimum of two, and a maximum of 6 participants. Our classes go a degree farther than most, and teach some history of fiber arts, and practical technology. As well as being augmented by hands on learning tools available in the Educational Farm Museum.

This retreat is held at Shepherd's Cross, an authentic working farm, just north of Claremore OK on Scenic Route 66. Shepherd's Cross hosts a mini wool mill, processing the wool from their flock. There is also Shepherd's Shop, a quaint country gift shop. It features a host of festive handmade and farm related gifts and wares from many gifted artisans. The Gift Shop and Museum is open weekly Tuesday through Saturday; from 8:30 - 5:30.

Shepherd's Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility, a Made in Oklahoma Company Shepherd's Cross is also Animal Welfare Approved Sheep Farm, and processes Animal Welfare Approved fiber (chemical free, hormone free, free range, natural). Shepherd's Cross is home to Heart of the Shepherd, a non-profit organization (501-C3) that operates at the farm and establishes wool mills in remote, impoverished areas around the world. As well as teaching Biblical references to the harvest, the animals, farming and gardening.

For more information go to https://www.shepherdscross.com/FiberClassDetails.html, or you can check us out on: facebook.com/ShepherdsCross.


Contact:
Shepherd's Cross & Heart of the Shepherd
Dr. Diane Dickinson, President & Director
sheepfarm@shepherdscross.com
918-342-5911
16792 East 450 Road, Claremore, OK 74017
www.ShepherdsCross.com

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Feb. 20th

2- HOUR IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL WORKSHOP FOR YOUTH

Ages 12-18

There are two workshop dates:
February 6th - In-person at ahhhMazing Life Studio in Wylie, TX (max 8 attendees)
February 20th - In-person at Move Studio in Dallas, TX (max 12 attendees)

Hours for both workshops:
1:00p - 3:00p CST

Cost: $30/$20 for sibling (Use coupon code "mimyouthsibling" at checkout. You will need to sign up sibling separately to receive the discount

*All registrants will receive a Zoom link after they pay, so they can choose online or in person.

Description:
Yoga and Mindfulness workshop for youth ages 12-18 who want to improve emotional and physical stability, performance in school and other activities, build confidence and feel calm no matter what life throws your way.

Activities include:
-Yoga practice to develop mental and physical stability, balance, flexibility and calm
-Conscious breathing for creating calm when you need it most
-Mindful communication to learn how to listen and talk to each other
-Kindness activity to develop compassion and empathy
-Mindful games to cultivate connection
-Journaling for self-reflection

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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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