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Shared Inquiry Essentials - Great Books Foundation

#cdltSharedInquiry2020 The Great Books Foundation is a renowned leader in inquiry-based education. Join us for a dynamic exploration in how effective questioning brings complex texts alive across the curriculum, increasing students’ interest, involvement, and learning. This course teaches participants how to use our Shared Inquiry™ method of learning to help develop students’ reading comprehension, increase critical thinking skills, facilitate thoughtful discussions about texts, and build writing skills based on the fiction and nonfiction selections students have read. This professional development workshop provides: Hands-on, interactive learning. Practical skills you can put to use right away. Experienced trainers who model the Shared Inquiry method. Step-by-step instructions to implement Great Books programs. This course features 10 hours of live instruction over two consecutive days. Attendance is required for both days of the course. When you complete the course, you will be ready to begin using inquiry-based learning in your classroom! WORKSHOP GOALS Strong inquiry-based instruction has been proven to engage all students at higher levels of reading and thinking. Shared Inquiry enhances all the basic language arts skills—reading comprehension, critical thinking, writing, speaking, and listening—and enables students to learn more across the curriculum. In this course, you will learn about the Great Books Foundation’s Shared Inquiry method of reading and discussion, which is designed to help readers of all ages: Read with greater comprehension. Think critically about substantive ideas. Share thoughts and opinions effectively. Find meaning in outstanding literature. In this course, participants will: Learn questioning strategies to lead productive, text-based discussions that are lively and focused. Help build students’ reading, critical thinking, writing, and oral communication skills. Learn criteria for identifying texts that yield the richest experience when used with the Shared Inquiry method. Practice writing interpretive questions and using follow-up questions to involve students of all ages and proficiency levels. Learn strategies that challenge students to go further with their ideas and opinions. Move from a prescriptive, instructional approach to an inquiry-based, collaborative approach. LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of the course, educators learn: The distinguishing features of Shared Inquiry. The importance of selecting complex texts. The Shared Inquiry sequence of activities. What types of questions support each Shared Inquiry objective. Close reading activities. How to lead a student-driven Shared Inquiry discussion. How to assess student performance. How to integrate Shared Inquiry into their curriculum. See how you can earn continuing education credit when you complete the course.

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Vegas Golden Knights vs. Detroit Red Wings

Cash and credit cards may be used at the box office. Bring Photo ID, Credit Card, and Ticketmaster confirmation number. ONLY the credit card holder may pick up will call tickets. Should someone other than the card holder need to pick up tickets it must be set up in advance. Will Call should be picked up 2 hours before event time on day of show to avoid delays. 844-646-7849 boxoffice@tmobilearena.com T-Mobile Ticket Office: 12:00pm 6:00pm Monday - Saturday, Closed Sunday. Day of Event 12:00pm until Start of Main Event. T-Mobile Arena is accessible to all customers. Should you have special Vision or Hearing requirements place contact T-Mobile directly at 702-692-1616.

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Free Events Sundays at Nyingma Institute

Tibetan Chanting 5-5:45 PM The practice of mantra enables us to restore a natural balance and harmony in our live. When we chant mantra, we are free to transcend habitual reflexes. "The sound of mantra can still the mind and senses, relax the body, and connect us with natural healing energy."Tarthang Tulku, Hidden Mind of Freedom. Every Sunday we invite the public to join us for an hour of Tibetan chanting and meditation. Staff or Faculty members lead the a slow soulful Vajra Guru Mantra for approximately 25 min with 10 min of meditation. Light refreshments. Free Sunday Talks 6-7 PM A talk on Nyingma teachings is presented by a Nyingma Institute faculty member or visiting scholar. Topics and dates are listed at our site. http://www.nyingmainstitute.com/page/sunday-programs Free Questions? Information? NyingmaInstitute.org Call: (510) 809-1000 Email: Nyingma-Institute@Nyingma.org Arrive early to delight in our beautiful meditation garden with prayer wheels, Enlightenment Stupa, a fish pond, waterfall and a rose garden while the sun is still up. Meditation Garden is open to the public every day from Mon-Fri 9AM-6PM, Sat 9-5 and Sun 9-7.

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Disney On Ice presents Dream Big

American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Cash Located in the Box Office, near the corner of Mulberry Street and Edison Place. (973) 757-6000 The Prudential Center Box Office is located inside the arena near the corner of Mulberry Street and Edison Place. Guests can enter from the corner of Mulberry Street and Edison Place, next to the Investors Bank Tower. Box Office hours are 11AM to 6PM Monday-Friday and closed on Saturday and Sunday with the exception of weekend events, where the Box Office opens at 11AM. Please visit www.prucenter.com/box-office for more information. Accessible seating is available through Ticketmaster. Please call 800-877-7575 or visit ticketmaster.com to purchase accessible seating.

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Festive Afternoon Tea

Have a cosy afternoon within the best views in the city and enjoy our selection of savouries and sweets with mulled wine. Come with your friends, family or with your favourite on Sunday 29th December from 12pm to 2pm at SKYbar.

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Jones Family Christmas Light and Music Show

We want to invite everyone to a social-distancing Christmas event! My husband, Ryan Jones, has created the Jones Family Christmas Light and Music Show at our home on 1748 Abbington Hill in Lexington. Ryan, who is visually impaired, has synchronized Christmas lights and music for a beautiful and meaning display. We have recorded a narration of the Christmas story to accompany the show. The show consist of Trans-Siberian Orchestra Christmas songs. The show is FREE and starts December 1 and ends January 1. The show runs each night from 6:30-9:00pm except during heavy rain. The show can be watched from your car, and the music and narration can be heard by tuning to 89.5 FM. For more information, please see the 2016 Fox56 news story using the following link: https://www.youtube.com/embed/wsxCimrysy0 Our Facebook page is Facebook.com/JonesFamilyLights Thank you and God bless, Kayla Jones

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BMW PGA CHAMPIONSHIP 2019

FAQs THE EVENT DATES TO BE CONFIRMED When will I receive my tickets?  Please note that all entry tickets ordered will be dispatched between a month and 2 weeks prior to the event.  What is a Concession ticket? Concession Tickets: These are available for customer who are aged 60 and over, registered disabled, students (with a valid student card)  and children 14 to 17. Junior Admission:   Under 14's are admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult on all days.  Can I purchase tickets at the Gate? Tickets sold at the gate are subject to availability, we suggest to buy in advance to avoid any disappointment. Please noted that a higher price will apply for on the day sales.  When can I buy Grandstand tickets and Parking pass? Grandstand and Parking tickets will be available to purchase later. Are there Blue Badge Holders' facilities? The event is fully organized for Blue Badge Holders. Scooters will be available for hire – please book in advance at www.eventmobility.org.uk or calling 01386 725 391 Blue Badge Holders' can reqest a free carer ticket by emailing tickets@europeantour.com What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? Further details on transportantion and parking options will be released closer to the event. What can/can't I bring to the event? Prohibited Items:Detailed on the back of the ticket   No picnics / picnic hampers allowed   The use of mobile phones is welcomed and the European tour encourages fans to enjoy and share your experience on social media. Please ensure your phone is on silent at all times. Please ensure your flash functionality is switched off at all times. Mobile phone photography for personal use is permitted throughout the week in all areas of the course. Video capture is allowed throughout the week in non- competition areas only, such as practice facilities and mobile phone zones. Phone calls are allowed in non-competition areas only, such as practice facilities and mobile phone zones. Data use (texting, email, using the European Tour app, social media) is permitted at all times At all times, please take care to avoid disturbing players and please respond to all requests from tournament staff, security, players and members of their team Making or distributing broadcasts, commentary, news reports, data, results or statistics by any meansin any format or media including any such by mobile phone or other wireless device is not permitted.Ticket holders consent to being photographed, filmed and recorded at the Tournament (including by CCTV), and consent to use of any such film, image or recording at the discretion of the promoter and/or European Tour and their licensees and partners without compensation or notice. No dogs (other than guide dogs) or other animals are permitted on the course. All promotional, commercial, political, religious or offensive items of whatever nature including, butnot limited to, clothing, banners, signs, symbols and leaflets are prohibited.The ticket holder must comply with all relevant statutes, signs, safety announcements, directions ofstewards and ground regulations whilst attending the Tournament. Breach of any of these conditionsor any unacceptable behaviour likely to cause damage, nuisance or injury shall enable the venue orevent management to revoke this ticket and to eject the holder without compensation. Where can I contact the organiser with any questions? Please contact European Tour ticket office By email:  tickets@europeantour.com For hospitalty options,  please contact our dedicated hospitality team on 01344 840538 to discuss your requirements Can I re-sell my ticket(s)? Tickets cannot be re-sold. Any resale of the ticket/s will render them void.The ticket remains the property of the Tournament at all times. What is the refund policy? Ticket sales are final. No exchange or refund can be made. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Printed tickets must be brought to the venue. Lost, stolen or damaged tickets cannot be replaced. 

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Hamilton (Touring)

Cash, American Express, Mastercard, & Visa. Will Call is located at the Box Office. Box Office Telephone: 323-468-1770 The Pantages Box Office opens daily at 10am. NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 5 ADMITTED There is no elevator in the Pantages Theatre. Disabled seating is reserved for the exclusive use of the disabled patron and their companion. The purchase or use of disabled seating locations by non-disabled individuals is strictly prohibited and may result in ejection and/or forfeiture of the ticket price.

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