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Information Meeting Dates for the University of Redlands, School of Education - Orange County Campus

At our Information Sessions you will have the opportunity to discover University of Redlands School of Education and how our Master of Arts in School Counseling and Teacher Credential Programs provide you with unique learning experience right here in Orange County!

Upcoming informational meeting dates:
September 22

All information meetings are held on our Orange County Campus located in the Paychex building at 200 Sandpointe Avenue Suite 300 / Santa Ana, CA 92707. Meetings begin at 6:00 PM.

Please feel free to call Miranda Spence, Admissions Counselor at (714) 549-2006 with any questions and to RSVP.

Cornelia Connelly High School
9th - 12th grade
Located in Anaheim

Please join us for our Fall Open House on Sunday, December 6, 2009 from 1 – 4 p.m. where you will have the opportunity to tour campus, engage with teachers and students, and learn more about our unique and exciting school!

Cornelia Connelly School is an independent, Catholic, fully accredited, college-preparatory high school for girls. Guided by trust, reverence and respect, girls develop into self-confident, poised and articulate women, empowered to transform our global society. >>Honors and Advanced Placement courses are available, as are numerous co-curricular activities including fine arts, athletics and clubs.

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Test Preparation

The Princeton Review Presents - FREE Practice PSAT and Scoresback

The Princeton Review is offering a Free Practice PSAT. Students will be able to take a full-length practice PSAT under actual test conditions. This is a great opportunity to find out your strengths and weaknesses on the PSAT without affecting your official scores.

To find an event near you, visit the Princeton Review Free Event Search page, or contact Princeton Review at
1-800-2Review

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Educational Events for Children

Discovery Science Center Presents: Mexico: Festival of Toys - Santa Ana
Now through Jan 3, 2010

You're invited to bring your children and immerse yourselves in Mexican culture through toys and games of the past and present. This interactive exhibit features hand-made toys for both celebration and play. Challenge each other in traditional Mexican games, play with authentic dolls and masks, learn about the cultural significance of Mexican toys.

LOCATION:
Discovery Science Center
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705

INFORMATION:
714-542-2823

Starr Ranch Sanctuary - Family Nature Workshops - Trabuco Canyon
November 7, 2009
9 am to 1 pm

The staff at Starr Ranch Sanctuary, a 4000-acre nature preserve east of Dove Canyon and Coto de Caza, invites you to join us for our biannual “Family Nature Workshops.” We invite you and your family to experience first-hand the beauty of wilderness in our rapidly urbanizing county and to learn together during workshops and walks offered by our staff, guest biologists, and docents that will include: Cougars; Bobcats, and Coyotes!; Hawk Research; Ghostwalker, Cougar in the Santa Ana Mountains; Starr Ranch Ecosystems (during a truck ride around the Ranch); Plant Walk; Reptiles and Amphibians of Orange County; and Nature Walks.

Admission is free, but by RESERVATION ONLY. Space is limited, so make your reservations soon. Each person chooses two programs during the 9 am sign-up. Programs are available on a first come first serve basis. Tables will be available for picnic lunches. No pets are allowed. Rain cancels.

LOCATION:
Starr Ranch Sanctuary
100 Bell Canyon Road
Trabuco Canyon

RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION:
949-858-0131 or sign up online at: www.starr-ranch.org

Bird of Prey Conservation Workshop - Silverado
November 14, 2009
9 am - 12 PM

Learn about these beautiful hunters and watch one get released back into the wild. Cost: $5 per person*

Advance registration is required.

LOCATION:
Rancho Soñado
Silverado, CA 92676

INFORMATION:
(714) 708-3885

Discovery Science Center Presents: Science of Gingerbread Holiday Festival - Santa Ana
Nov 23, 2009 – Jan 3, 2010

Inside the kitchen, much more is going on than pouring and mixing – it’s science at work! Discovery Science Center’s The Science of Gingerbread Holiday Festival features a variety of family-friendly holiday interactives including: hands-on kitchen science activities, decorating demonstrations and award-winning gingerbread houses on display. Who knew science could be so tasty? Don’t miss the chance to enter the annual gingerbread competition for fabulous prizes!

LOCATION:
Discovery Science Center
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705

INFORMATION:
714-542-2823

Storytelling Walk - Silverado
Sunday, December 13, 2009
9 am - 11 am

Join Derek Sabori from Eco-Management, Volcom, Inc. and author of Lu and the Earth Bug Crew book series for a morning of storytelling.

Cost: Free (This program is generously sponsored by a grant.)
Advance registration is required.

LOCATION:
Rancho Soñado
Silverado, CA 92676

INFORMATION:
(714) 708-3885

Discovery Science Center Presents: Bubblefest XIV - Santa Ana
March 27 - April 11, 2010

The mysteries of bubbles are revealed as guests explore the sciences behind the amazing and colorful world of bubbles. Hands-on bubble activities demonstrate a bubble's science and math principles (such as surface tension, elasticity, air pressure, molecular properties, and geometric properties), while Fan Yang's Mega Bubble Show puts those theories to the ultimate test.

LOCATION:
Discovery Science Center
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705

INFORMATION:
714-542-2823

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