Oregon Home Education Network

Homeschool Prom: April 18

Tickets will be for sale at the OHEN Convention on March 20 for the special price of $22 and on the website starting on March 21 for $25.

Join homeschoolers throughout the state for a very special night - created just for homeschoolers!


DATE: Sunday, April 18, 2010

TIME: 7:00-11:00 p.m.

PRICE: $25 per person ($30 at the door)

Ticket price includes entrance to the dance, dessert buffet, and refreshments. Please use the order form below and mail it in as soon as possible to order your tickets. To ensure delivery of your ticket, your request must be postmarked by April 8, 2010.

WHERE: The Crown Ballroom is located on the 5th floor, 918 SW Yamhill Street in Portland. Visit the ballroom website at http://www.thecrownballroom.com/.

WHO: The Homeschool Prom is for homeschoolers 14 years old through high school age. Dates are not required. If you do bring a date, your date does not have to be a homeschooler (but still at least 14 years old). One person in a "couple" needs to be a homeschooler. Bring your friend, or a date, and have the night of your life surrounded by homeschoolers throughout Oregon & southern Washington.

MUSIC: A variety of dance music will be provided by DJ Zeke! (All music will be profanity free.)

DINING: There are many restaurants close by for those who want to go out to dinner beforehand.

PARKING: Parking garage is right across the street from The Crown Ballroom at SMARTPARK on 10th & Yamhill - enter on 10th Avenue. Parking rates are 95 cents an hour. The ballroom is also on the Max line.

DRESS: To make this a truly special occasion, dress is formal. (No jeans, t-shirts, or tennis shoes)

HINTS: You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars on a prom dress or a new suit. Here are a few ideas:
  • Check out sale racks and use department store coupons
  • Visit Nordstrom Rack to find lots of good deals
  • Try upscale clothing consignment shops
  • Prom attire can be purchased on ebay
  • Check out Goodwill
  • Make your own dress
  • Borrow a friend's dress
  • For a free Prom dress check out Abby's Closet at www.abbyscloset.org (They collect used prom dresses and give them to those in need)

PHOTOGRAPHY: Black Box Photography continues to offer high quality photography at more than 85% off their normal print prices -- exclusively to our homeschooling teens at OHEN dances!

The following photo packages include shipping:
  • Box A: $20 - 4, 4x6's
  • Box B: $20 - 2, 5x7's
  • Box C: $20 - 1, 8x10
  • Box D: $45 - 1, 8x10 / 2, 5x7's / 5, wallets
  • Box E: $5/person for groups of 5 or more - 1, 4x6 per person

GUIDELINES: To make the dance comfortable and safe for everyone, the following will not be allowed:
  • re-entry privileges to the dance
  • making out
  • inappropriate dancing

SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarships may be available for those who require additional financial assistance. Please email Diana McIntosh with your request at events@ohen.org.

CHAPERONES: There will be plenty of chaperones on hand. If you are interested in being a chaperone, please email Diana McIntosh at events@ohen.org.

QUESTIONS? Email Diana McIntosh at events@ohen.org.

Don't miss this special evening with homeschoolers throughout Oregon and southern Washington; have a great time with your friends and meet new ones too!

 
 
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Oregon Home Education Network
P.O. Box 82715
Portland, OR 97282-0715
Message Line: 503-321-5166
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