Learning Resources Fair & Homeschool Mini Conference

Now a Three-Day Event!

Friday, June 11 through Sunday, June 13, 2010

Weekend Highlights:

• Learning Resources Fair for consigning and buying quality used educational materials - Friday & Saturday
• LRF Clearance Sale for some of the best possible bargains on used educational materials - Sunday only
• Mini Conference - eight experienced homeschoolers, professionals in their fields and areas of expertise, will be speaking on a variety of topics
• Homeschool Resources to connect with groups and organizations from across New England
• Live Chat Room - come talk shop with other homeschoolers and some of our conference presenters
• Much more - Make & Take Crafts and the Snack Shack will be open to make the weekend a little more enjoyable for all

Interested in displaying a poster for your group or library? Here's a copy! 2010lrfposter.pdf: LRF Poster

Mark your calendars for the Learning Resources Fair & Homeschool Mini Conference. This year we will again be offering both consigned and donated educational materials and much more! We've extended the consignment sale to two days, we've moved our clearance sale to be part of this great weekend and are adding some great opportunities to learn more about homeschooling from some very qualified and experienced speakers.

Sale Hours:

• Friday, June 11, 3 - 7 pm
• Saturday, June 12, 10 am - 2 pm
• Sunday, june 13, 12 - 3 pm

New to or considering homeschooling? A veteran entering a new phase of homeschooling? We'll be offering several sessions on the how-to's of homeschooling from just getting started, homeschooling high school to dealing with special needs and much more. Check out our 2010 Mini Conference Schedule and pre-registration by May 31!

As in the past, the Learners' Resource Fair will be offering gently used educational materials --reference books, curricula, workbooks, fiction, nonfiction, musical instruments, educational DVDs & videos & audio books, educational games & toys & manipulatives--a variety of learning resources you can use to educate your family, whatever your style. Take time to gear up for the next part of your educational adventure at the Learning Resources Fair's sale. This year's sale is sure to have a great selection of items both donated and consigned by veteran homeschoolers!

Registration Deadline for consigning, conference sessions and volunteering is May 31!

Conference session listings now available!

Conference Times (click on the blue text above for full listings):

• Friday 3 - 4:30 & 5:30 - 7 pm
• Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
• Sunday 12 - 3 pm

Donors If you are looking to clear off the shelves to make room for next year, consider donating your gently used materials to Voyagers. A signed receipt for donated goods received by Voyagers, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, will be available to all donors. Voyagers receives 100% of the sale price of your items. Though tagless items will be gratefully received, if you are willing to tag your items ahead of time (you need not set prices--just attach tags), please indicate this in the comments area of the sign-up page, and a pdf of special donor tags will be sent to you.

Interested in donating or consigning? Click here to sign up!

Consignors If you are looking to recoup some of your cost on those expensive learning materials, consider consigning items with the Learning Resources Fair. Sellers determine their own prices and receive 70% of their total sales, with the remainder benefiting Voyagers. All consignors must register by May 31, 2010 in order to participate. Each consignor will receive instructions on labeling materials. 30% of all sales benefit Voyagers, Inc. The rest is all yours! Voyagers will mail checks to sellers after the sale. Consignors are responsible for arranging pick-up of unsold items at the end of the sale.

Interested in volunteering? Click here to sign up!

Volunteers Voyagers needs YOU! The Learning Resources Fair cannot possibly happen without volunteers. Volunteers who sign up by the registration deadline of May 31, 2010 to work at least three hours receive the benefit of shopping one hour before the sale opens to the public to have first choice of items.

Volunteers are needed to help with intake of consigned and donated items, tagging of donated items, set up, all hours of the sale and conference and clean up. People will be needed to direct traffic and the flow of people, assist anyone with special needs, keep materials neat and in their proper locations, keep track of materials on hold, check out buyers, help with resorting, and break down and clean up.

Volunteers are needed to help receive, sort, set up, and organize books during material drop off days. Drop off times are scheduled for

• Monday June 7, 2010 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Tuesday June 8, 2010 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Wednesday June 9, 2010 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
• Thursday June 10, 2010 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Children 10 and up may volunteer with a volunteering parent.

Contact LearningResourcesFair2010@voyagersinc.org for more info.

The Fine Print:

• All sales are final.
• Voyagers accepts cash or checks only.
• Space is limited and Voyagers is not able to provide childcare.
• Parking is available in both the front and rear of the Voyagers building.
• Please observe the no parking signs posted on the property.