The BH Debate Club's Speech & Apologetics spring term course is now registering. Classes start February 4th and run until June 2nd, weekly, Tuesdays, 12:35pm to 2:30pm. (Note ending time corrected from wrongly stated1:30pm) All classes are held at Southwest Hills Baptist Church in Beaverton. (Please do not contact the church as they kindly provide facility use but do not administer the classes). Class Description: Speech types and Apologetics theory are taught during the first quarter. The second quarter provides competitive rounds during our club time. All students must participate in all platform speech types and apologetics during competitive rounds. Gracious conduct and regular attendance is required. Materials Needed Student theory packets provided by club. Laptops or tablets beneficial but not essential. Supplemental reading lists supplied and strongly encouraged. (See website.) Platform Speech Types Humorous/Dramatic Interpretation Informative/Expository Impromptu/Table Topics Apologetics In the Apologetics portion of this course, students learn what is a worldview, how to discern worldview, the different kinds of worldviews, and how to respond to common Christian challenges during the theory portion. During competitive rounds, they apply what they've learned to in round questions. Visit bhdebate.org for registration or more information or contact Tammy Arp at bhdebateclub@gmail.com.

Modern Acting! with professional Actor / Director Christopher Leebrick. Curious what it takes to be an actor? What are the skills you need to succeed? This four-week course explores the fundamentals of the Actor’s art. Includes monologues, scenes, improvisation, fun theater games, and more.    Each class also includes stimulating discussion on topics chosen by the students (e.g. How do I get cast in commercials? How do I overcome stage fright?  Is it o.k. for a Christian to become an actor?) For beginning as well as experienced teen actors (age 11 and up) Where: Newberg Christian Church, 2315 Villa Rd, Newberg, OR  When: Saturdays, September 14, 21, 28, and Oct. 5;      11 am - 2:30 pm Fee: $110 total Registration / Questions: contact Christopher Leebrick, leebrickc@gmail.com (503)  656-9567 Christopher Leebrick is a professional theatre artist.   As an Actor, he has portrayed major stage roles ranging from Shakespeare to modern drama and musical comedy. As a professional Storyteller, Chris performs across the United States at schools, libraries, and festivals. He is also the creator and director of “Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits," a popular annual production in Woodburn featuring Christian teen actors from throughout the mid-Willamette Valley. Chris resides in West Linn with his wife and two children. www.allgoodstories.com

Cor Deo Choir (Cor Deo Christian Academy’s 7th-12th grade choir) is open to homeschool students! We have loved having homeschool students share their talent with us and with the community, and we would love to include more homeschool students. We practice at the Cor Deo North Campus on Wednesday afternoons (first rehearsal is Sept. 4). For our Christmas 2019 season, we plan to perform at Washington Square Mall, the Cor Deo Christmas concert, Maryville Nursing home, and the Grotto’s Festival of Lights (this has been a highlight the last 2 years!). Then after Christmas we’ll start on new music for our spring season. Cor Deo Choir is a challenge – we sing adult-level music – but it’s okay if your student doesn’t have choir experience; they can come learn in a positive environment. Choir students help select the music, and they have good taste – we have fun music ready to go for Christmas! Check out our website for more information, www.cordeochoir.org, and let me know if you have questions or want to sign up!