World Ark Magazine - November/December 2007 - (Page 58)

HEIFER CALENDAR CERES CENTER Ceres Center is transitioning into a much-needed West Coast Programs Office and will no longer offer educational programming after December. Stay tuned for information on a new West Coast Learning Center coming soon. HEIFER R ANCH LIVING NATIVITY December 7 - 8 A drive-through event presenting five scenes from the biblical account of the birth of Christ. Living Nativity features live actors and exotic farm animals. FIELD TRIPS Students learn about Heifer’s work and how livestock can improve nutrition and income. Pre-K and older; two-hour program. ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK Commit to serving others through interactive learning, community building and work projects in this fiveday program. Sixth grade and older. WOMEN’S LAMBING AND GOAT KIDDING PROGRAMS Kidding Program February 23 - 26, February 26 - 29 Lambing Program April 27 - 30, April 30 - May 3, May 3 - 6, May 6 - 9 Registration is open for women to learn about Heifer’s mission, participate in educational activities and experience a taste of light farm chores during a time when lambs and kids are born. CULTURAL CONNECTIONS Experience a taste of Heifer project participants’ daily lives by preparing a meal using their ingredients and resources. Fourth through sixth grades; three-hour program. GLOBAL PASSPORT Immerse yourself in an experience that will connect you to the realities of poverty and hunger and to our global community. Ninth grade and older; three- or four-day program. HEIFER CHALLENGE Build teamwork and problem-solving skills by using challenges with a global theme to learn about world hunger and environmental issues. Sixth grade and older; half-day to full-day program. CORPORATE CHALLENGE Develop skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, communication and leadership. FIELD TRIPS Groups learn more about Heifer’s work and Overlook Farm with a video, guided tour and hayride. All ages welcome. ADULT SERVICE JOURNEY Learn the value of serving others through interactive learning and work projects. Age 18 and older; five-day program. GLOBAL EXPLORERS Learn how everyday choices affect our global community ecologically, culturally and geographically. Fifth to sixth grades; two-day program. CULTURAL CONNECTIONS Experience a taste of Heifer project participants’ culture by preparing a meal using their ingredients while enjoying their music, games and folklore. Fourth through sixth grades. VOLUNTEERING Learn, share and grow while becoming a vital part of our work to end hunger and poverty and care for the Earth. Age 18 and older. Visit www.heifer.org/ranch to learn more. GLOBAL GATEWAY Build problem-solving skills and make changes that positively impact the environment and the world. Sixth grade and older. GIRL SCOUTS BADGE WORKSHOP Participants earn a Junior Girl Scouts badge while learning more about Heifer International’s project partners’ daily lives. Fourth through sixth grades. WOMEN’S LAMBING March 27 - 30, March 30 - April 4, April 4 - 6 Registration is open for women to learn about Heifer’s mission, participate in educational activities and experience a taste of light farm chores during a time when lambs are born. GLOBAL CHALLENGE Participants gain a deeper sense of their commitment to each other, their communities and the world. Sixth grade and older; two- to three-day program. H.O.P.E. OVERLOOK FARM LIVING NATIVITY December 8 - 9 A live nativity performance complete with actors and animals. Sleigh or hay rides will be available. Participants explore Heifer’s sustainable agricultural approaches while learning more about Heifer’s mission to end world hunger and poverty in a way that cares for the earth. Sixth through twelfth grades. Mark Your Calendars Now! November is National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. This special month was born out of a turn-of-the-century effort to set aside a day of recognition for the contributions of the first Americans. GLOBAL GATEWAY Build problem-solving skills and make changes that positively impact the environment and the world. Sixth grade and older. PANCAKES AT THE FARM March 1, 8, 15 & 29 Observe the maple sugaring operation, tour the farm and enjoy a hearty pancake breakfast. December 5 - International Volunteer Day Established by the United Nations, this day is designated as a time to recognize and celebrate volunteers around the world. All learning center locations are open year-round for drop-in visitors. You may also schedule a program for your group. 58 November/December 2007 | WORLD ARK www.heifer.org http://www.heifer.org/ranch http://www.heifer.org

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World Ark - November/December 2007 Contents Letters For the Record The Good Life Asked & Answered Pursuing Happiness (PRODUCT) RED: Consumer Power Fights AIDS in Africa Rwanda Reconciles End Hunger Now Protecting the Poor from Climate Change Mixed Media Heifer Bulletin Heifer Spirit Heifer Calendar Reflection

World Ark Magazine - November/December 2007

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