BY STEVEN JUPITER
BRANDON—Harmony Van Eaton moved to Brandon from Florida a few years ago with her children, Leo and Rowan. A homeschooler, Van Eaton understood the importance of providing social opportunities for her kids, seeking out other homeschooling families and finding activities around town where her children could meet their peers.
Now, with her kids in their teen years, Van Eaton has set her sights on an alternative prom.
“There’s no religious basis to it,” Van Eaton says. “It’s for kids who are either homeschooled or just don’t feel comfortable at their schools’ proms. Anyone from 12 to 19 years old can come.”
“In Florida, there was a homeschool dance for the entire state in Orlando. I’m hoping we can do the same thing for the whole state of Vermont.”
Van Eaton has secured Brandon Town Hall for the event, scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 29 at 7:00. The plan is to keep the event free and so Van Eaton is looking for other parents to volunteer to chaperone. She’s still looking for a DJ, as well.
“We want it to be an open event. Show up if your kids are well that day. It’s just dancing and fun.”
So far, around 70 people have expressed interest based on Van Eaton’s posts on Facebook. Anyone who wants more info or to help in some way can contact Van Eaton at harmonyjvaneaton@gmail.com.
