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SUMMARY:Living Science Museum
DESCRIPTION:Living Science Museum\nby Theta Tau @ USC\nSaturday\, April 13th @10am\nAll Ages — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nJoin Theta Tau\, the University of South Carolina’s only co-ed professional engineering fraternity\, on April 13th for a day of learning! \nEach semester we host a completely free philanthropy event centered around getting kids involved in STEM and exposed to different scientific ideas and principles. This spring\, our Living Science Museum is taking place from 10am – 3pm on April 13th in the Swearingen Engineering Center on campus. The event will feature three different themed rooms: a space room\, an ocean/environmental room\, and an inventor’s makerspace; along with additional demonstrations on the ground floor. \nThe Swearingen Engineering Center is located at 301 Main St\, Columbia\, SC. \nFind more details HERE.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/living-science-museum-2/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T110000
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SUMMARY:Play Club: Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Play Club: Nature Hike\nby Cola City/Let Grow Club\nThursday\, April 18 at 1 pm\nFREE — All Ages\nWe’re kicking off the Let Grow Play Club Spring Session! More details here.\nThis is not just another playground meet-up group. It’s a new kind of play program. Intentionally designed to foster independence\, social development\, problem solving–for all ages (especially 8+). Younger siblings are welcome (with adult supervision) \nThis meet-up is at Peach Tree Rock Nature Preserve\, 883 Peachtree Rock Rd\, Lexington\, SC 29073. Parking is free\, but no restrooms are available. There is a short hike (less than a mile) from the parking area to the waterfall area. We’ll meet up at 1 in the parking area. \nThe path is marked so you can do it on your own if you come late. Note that it is not stroller accessible though. Wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes. Bring your own water\, snacks\, sunscreen. \nSign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/play-club-nature-hike/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Let Grow Club,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T212553Z
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SUMMARY:April Homeschool Skate
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Skate\nby Three Fountains Recreation\nFriday\, April 19 @1pm\nAll Ages — $5\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. Contact Three Fountains for more information/questions. \nCome hang out for skating and mini golf with fellow homeschoolers on Friday\, March 15th from 1-4pm.  Regular skate rental included\, bring your association card and your homeschool friends! \nMore info about Three Fountains Recreation here.  This facility is located at 2724 Emmanuel Church Road\, West Columbia\, SC. \nWe don’t have a Cola City greeter to facilitate introductions. The event is usually well attended and should be easy to mix/mingle.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/april-homeschool-skate/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Events,Not Hosted by Cola City,Teen
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240421
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T180600Z
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SUMMARY:Kinetic Derby Day
DESCRIPTION:Kinetic Derby Day\nby iMAGINE STEAM\nSaturday\, April 20\nAll Ages — Free\nNote: This is a public event. Please contact event host for more information \nThe iMAGINE STEAM Festival at Kinetic Derby Day is a Celebration of Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts & Mathematics and will be held on State Street in West Columbia on April 20\, 2024. We are focused on student preparedness and facilitate collaboration among industry partners\, academic institutions\, non-profit organizations\, and the community.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/kinetic-derby-day/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Events,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T083000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T212619Z
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SUMMARY:Dia de los Libros
DESCRIPTION:Dia de los Libros\nBy Richland Library: Southeast\nSaturday\, April 20 at 11:30 am\nFREE — Families/All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. Contact Richland Library: Southeast Branch for more information \nJoin us for our annual celebration of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day)\, commonly known as Día.  A morning celebrating the art of movement; with families\, literacy\, entertainment\, food\, arts-n-crafts\, face painting\, family games\, HENNA and more. We salute the Hungarian\, African\, Indian\, and Taiwanese cultures and traditions. See the beauty of Chile\, Ecuador and Panama. Enjoy the food of Spain. \nDía is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds. It is a daily commitment to linking children and their families to diverse books\, languages and cultures. The common goals of all Día programming are to: \n\nCelebrate children and connect them to the world of learning through books\, stories and libraries.\nNurture cognitive and literacy development in ways that honor and embrace a child’s home language and culture.\nIntroduce families to community resources that provide opportunities for learning through multiple literacies.\nRecognize and respect culture\, heritage and language as powerful tools for strengthening families and communities (ala).
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/dia-de-los-libros/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T083000
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SUMMARY:Dia de los Libros
DESCRIPTION:Dia: A celebration of Diversity\nby Richland Library Southeast\nSaturday\, April 20th @11:30am\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nJoin us for our annual celebration of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day)\, commonly known as Día.  A morning celebrating the art of movement; with families\, literacy\, entertainment\, food\, arts-n-crafts\, face painting\, family games\, HENNA and more. We salute the Hungarian\, African\, Indian\, and Taiwanese cultures and traditions. See the beauty of Chile\, Ecuador and Panama. Enjoy the food of Spain. \nDía is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds. It is a daily commitment to linking children and their families to diverse books\, languages and cultures. The common goals of all Día programming are to: \n\nCelebrate children and connect them to the world of learning through books\, stories and libraries.\nNurture cognitive and literacy development in ways that honor and embrace a child’s home language and culture.\nIntroduce families to community resources that provide opportunities for learning through multiple literacies.\nRecognize and respect culture\, heritage and language as powerful tools for strengthening families and communities (ala).\n\nMore info HERE.  Richland Library Southeast is located at 7421 Garners Ferry Road\, Columbia\, SC 29209 \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/dia-de-los-libros-2/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
CREATED:20240114T022433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240114T022433Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Weather Station Activity
DESCRIPTION:Build a Weather Station – Earth Day\nby SC Military Museum on TPT\nMonday\, April 22nd\nAll Ages — Free Instructions\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nEarth’s weather is an important part of how our planet can sustain life. Here’s a way to add to your celebration of our love for our home by learning how scientists measure and predict the weather! \nThis free activity includes: building a thermometer\, barometer\, rain gauge and wind vane along with read alouds.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/earth-day-weather-station-activity/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
CREATED:20240402T223329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T223329Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Hub: Show & Tell
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Hub: Show & Tell\nby Chapin Library\nMonday\, April 22 @6 pm\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This event is NOT hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Please contact Chapin Library with questions (and to RSVP). Contact Josie Seacrist JSeacrist@lex.lib.sc.us \nHomeschool Hub is a monthly meet-up at Chapin Branch Library\, with topics and activities specifically geared for homeschool families. It’s a great opportunity to hang out and socialize with other local homeschoolers–and connect with common interests. The goal is to spark a sense of community and belonging. \nChapin Branch Library is located at 129 NW Columbia Ave\, Chapin\, SC \nThis meet-up on Monday\, April 22 at 6pm is fun for all ages Show & Tell. Do a magic trick\, tell a joke\, read or recite a poem\, presentations and demonstrations of what you’ve learned this year! \nContact Chapin Librarian\, Josie Seacrest with any questions: 803.345.5479 or JSeacrist@lex.lib.sc.us Also\, contact the branch if an individual with a disability needs reasonable accommodations or support.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-hub-show-tell/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
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SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club: Park Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Park Meet-Up\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nThursday\, April 25 at 1 pm\nFREE — All ages\nThis activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers\, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up but there is a sign up form so we can send you a reminder about the location details each week. \nThis is not just another playground meet-up group. It’s a new kind of play program. Intentionally designed to foster independence\, social development\, problem solving–for all ages (especially 8+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome\, though. \nLet Grow Play Club Thursdays 1-3pm–thru May\nThis Week’s Location: Owens Field 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\, SC 29205\nThere’s a great playground\, nearby restrooms. Also areas for bikes and skateboards\, plus ball field. Something for any age.  \nBRING: Kites\, bubbles\, nerf blasters\, bikes\, scooters\, skateboards. Sunscreen\, snacks/water bottles. Beach chairs. \nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. \nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, Click HERE\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com  \nSign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-park-meet-up/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Let Grow Club,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T100000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
CREATED:20240219T222848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T222848Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Open Gym
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Open Gym\nby All Star Gymnastics & Cheer\nFriday\, April 26th @12pm\nAges 4+ — $5-10\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nHomeschool Open Gym 12PM to 2PM!\nFebruary 23\nMarch 15 & 28\nApril 26\nAges 4 and older! No reservation or previous experience necessary. A time set aside for older friends to get their energy out and play with others! Message\, email\, or call with questions. Cost $10 first child\, $5 each additional child. No charge for adults.\nFun for all ages! \nEvent link here. \nAll Star Gymnastics & Cheer is located at 4046 Fernandina Rd\, Columbia\, SC
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-open-gym-4/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
CREATED:20240317T210325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240317T210401Z
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SUMMARY:Muddy Kids SC
DESCRIPTION:Muddy Kids SC\nby Muddy Kids\nSaturday\, April 27th @9am\nAll Ages — $49\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nMUDDY KIDS is a 1.5-2.2-mile family obstacle mud run for kids ages 5-15 and their parents\, aunties\, uncles\, cousins… with obstacles\, mud and fun for the whole family.\nMUDDY KIDS is designed for families to come out and enjoy a muddy\, fun time together.\nParticipants of all ages are welcome to take on a variety of obstacles!\nGet ready to climb\, jump\, slide or crawl through fun obstacles.\nMUDDY KIDS is not just about getting dirty\, however.\nIt’s also about challenging yourself\, having fun\, and building teamwork skills with your family.\nGather your family and friends\, put on your mud-friendly clothing and shoes\, and get ready to take on the Muddy Kids Family Obstacle Mud Run.\nEACH TICKET INCLUDES\n– Finisher Medal\n– Bracelets for the Whole Family\n– Headbands for the Whole Family\n– Special Warm Up\n– Rinse Off Stations\n– Free digital photos\nA minimum of 1 Adult and 1 Kid need to register.\nA maximum of 4 Kids can register per 1 Adult.\nAdditional Adult and Kid tickets can be purchased separately\nKids must be aged between 5 – 17 years old to qualify for kids tickets.\nAdults and legal guardians must legally be 18 years or older.\nJoin us for the family fun!\nGet your tickets HERE!\nThis event is located at The Master’s Motoplex at 1465 SC-6\, Gaston\, SC 29053
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/muddy-kids-sc/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
CREATED:20240118T075545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T075545Z
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SUMMARY:Goosebumps\, The Musical by Children's Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Goosebumps\, The Musical!\nby Columbia Children’s Theatre\nSaturday\, April 27th @ 2pm and 6pm\nAll Ages — $15/ticket\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nBrooke and Zeke are thrilled to be starring in a mysterious show called The Phantom\, and not the least bit frightened by the old legend that the play is cursed. But when strange\, spooky messages start appearing\, and a masked menace starts disrupting rehearsals\, they begin to wonder: what if there really is a ghost haunting their school\, determined to stop the show?! Prepare to get goosebumps as they race to solve the mystery in this thrilling—and chilling—new musical\, based on the classic series by R.L. Stine. \n*Student\, senior (over age 60)\, or military personnel will receive a $5 discount on signature series shows at check out. Bundled discounts are available when you purchase tickets for three or more shows at a time. Please contact the Box Office at 803.407.5011 for more details. \nPurchase tickets for either showtime here. \nHarbison Theatre is located at 7300 College Street\, Irmo\, SC 29063
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/goosebumps-the-musical-by-childrens-theatre/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T080000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
CREATED:20240114T021115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240114T021115Z
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SUMMARY:Rev War Center: Archaeology & Forensics 101
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Days: Archaeology & Forensics 101\nby Revolutionary War Center\nWednesday\, May 1st @ 10am\nAll Ages — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nOnce a month\, the Rev War Center will offer a free homeschool educational day where small school groups can come together and experience one of the educational programs offered by the Center. A minimum of ten students will be needed to host these educational programs\, if the minimum is not met then parents will be notified a week prior that the program will be canceled. \nFor parents with scholars of multiple ages\, don’t fret. Children 7 years old or under will be given a fun coloring and activity packet to complete off to the side so the whole family can enjoy the day. \nMay: Archaeology & Forensics 101 \nUsing the example of Camden Burials (Battle of Camden archaeological dig)\, among others\, scholars will be taught the difference between what an archaeologist does\, a forensic anthropologist does\, and a historian does in their jobs\, and a broad overview about the process of an archaeological dig and what forensic analysis entails. \nBe sure to register HERE! \nThe Revolutionary War Visitor Center is located at 212 Broad Street Camden\, SC 29020
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/rev-war-center-archaeology-forensics-101/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
CREATED:20240403T075301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T195102Z
UID:30361-1714629600-1714654800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:FREE First Thursday at Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:Free First Thursday\nby Columbia Museum of Art\nThursday\, May 2nd @10am\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. But\, Let Grow Play Club is going to meet-up at 1 pm to explore together. \nEnjoy free admission courtesy of Dominion Energy and extended hours. Last gallery entry at 7:30 p.m. \nColumbia Museum of Art is located at 1515 Main Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201 \nMore info about the Museum and this free event here! 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/free-first-thursday-at-museum-of-art/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
CREATED:20240427T202847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T202847Z
UID:30408-1714640400-1714647600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Let Grow Club: Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:Art Museum\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nThursday\, May 2 at 1 pm\nFREE — All ages\nThis activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers\, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up but there is a sign up form so we can send you a reminder about the location details each week. \nThis is not just another playground meet-up group. It’s a new kind of play program. Intentionally designed to foster independence\, social development\, problem solving–for all ages (especially 8+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome\, though. \nLet Grow Play Club Thursdays 1-3pm–thru May\nThis Week’s Location: Columbia Museum of Art is located at 1515 Main Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201 \nAdmission is FREE\, but you will need to pay metered parking along the street. Look for Kim to greet you near the front desk or the children’s play room area. We will go over the Play Club Pledge (and the museum rules/policies). \nWe’ll explore the various galleries with a scavenger hunt list to spark independant conversations. There’s also this link to follow a self-guided tour to find specific pieces–and learn more about them: https://www.columbiamuseum.org/interior-lives-multimedia-tour  \nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. \nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, Click HERE\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com \nCall or Text if you’re lost along the way: 803-307-4880 \nSign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-club-art-museum/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Let Grow Club,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T100000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
CREATED:20240416T125028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T125028Z
UID:30380-1714723200-1714730400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Homeschool Game Day Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Day\nby Firefly Toys & Games\nFirst Friday of the Month\nAll Ages — Free\nNote: This is not a Cola City Event. We are meeting up there–so keep an eye out for other Cola City connections! \nThis free event is the First Friday of the month from 12-2pm. Open to all ages. Located at Firefly Toys & Games\, 736 Saint Andrews Rd Ste C\, Columbia\, SC \nFirefly staff will be highlighting and teaching educational board games which cover a range of subjects\, such as: Math\, Science\, Geography\, Chemistry and many more. \nUse games for education; come learn about it.\nAnd look for other Cola City Homeschoolers! We’re scheduling this as a meet-up time/location for our “Let Grow Club” initiative.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-game-day-meet-up/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Let Grow Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
CREATED:20240114T013541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240114T013541Z
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SUMMARY:Star Wars Day DIY Activity
DESCRIPTION:DIY Lightsaber – Star Wars Day\nby SC Military Museum on TPT\nSaturday\, May 4th\nAll Ages – FREE instructions\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nHere’s a bit of silly fun to celebrate May 4th\, informally known as Star Wars Day! This FREE link provides instructions to make your very own light saber to celebrate!  Using only a few items from the dollar store\, you too can be a Jedi.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/star-wars-day-diy-activity/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
CREATED:20240403T073619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T073619Z
UID:30356-1714802400-1714824000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:The Oz Escape: An Interactive Columbia Experience
DESCRIPTION:The Oz Escape\nby Questo\nSaturday\, May 4th @10am\nAll Ages — $40\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nThe magical world of Oz arrives to the streets of your city in the form of an outdoor escape room-style experience.\nYou will use your phone to follow hidden clues\, solve witty puzzles and complete fun challenges as you walk around the city.\nFollow the story of the iconic team of misfits trying to escape from Oz before the witch has her way! The event is entirely based on the original The Wonderful Wizard of Oz novel by L. Frank Baum.\nYou can play at your own pace or against the clock to compete with friends or hundreds of other teams parading their fantastic costumes (wearing costumes is optional at the event). \n\n\n—   TICKET\none team ticket admits 2-6 adults and kids go for free \n—   TIME\nstart anytime between 10 AM – 4 PM\, the experience lasts approx. 90 minutes \n—   LOCATION: \noutdoors\, location to be sent via email before the event \n—   GAME\nthroughout the event\, you will be guided solely by our immersive mobile app \n—   COSTUME CONTEST: optional\, for people who wear them \n—   AGE: recommended for ages 8+ \n—   PET FRIENDLY: yes! \nRegister HERE!!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/the-oz-escape-an-interactive-columbia-experience/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T080000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
CREATED:20240427T192806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T192806Z
UID:30397-1715061600-1715068800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:HERO Open House
DESCRIPTION:HERO Homeschool Group Open House\, May 7th\, 10am-12pm\nLocated at 431 Mission Ct\, Irmo\, SC 29063\n\nDescription: If you are looking for an engaging\, welcoming homeschool community with exciting and diverse programs and class offerings\, then please come check us out during our Open House! We have classes for students from age 1 all the way through high school\, with classes covering art\, PE\, science\, social studies\, STEM\, music\, languages\, writing\, life skills\, wild and free\, mud kitchen\, high school classes for credit\, and more! We do field trips\, special events\, clubs\, meet-ups\, and generally just love hanging out together and supporting one another. We can’t wait to meet you!\nContact: heroofirmo@gmail.com\nhttp://www.herohomeschoolsc.org
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/hero-open-house/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
CREATED:20240502T003206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T003206Z
UID:30425-1715245200-1715252400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Play Club: Guinyard Park Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Play Club: Guinyard Park Meet-up\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers/Let Grow Club\nThursday\, May 9 at 1 pm\nAll Ages — Free\nThis activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers\, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up but there is a sign up form so we can send you a reminder about the location details each week. \nThis is not just another playground meet-up group. It’s a new kind of play program. Intentionally designed to foster independence\, social development\, problem solving–for all ages (especially 8+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome\, though. \nLet Grow Play Club Thursdays 1-3pm–thru May\nThis Week’s Location: Guinyard Park\, 964 Axtell Dr\, Cayce\, SC 29033\nThere’s a small playground suitable for younger kids. But\, a great place for older kids to explore the path or stream. Bring a towel in case you get wet. Nice and shady–for the anticipated hotter days ahead! \nBring nerf blasters to play in the wooded areas. Scooters and bikes for the path.\nNot sure if there’s restrooms available–might have to drive to nearby stores. \nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. \nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, Click HERE\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com  \nSign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/play-club-guinyard-park-meet-up/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Let Grow Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
CREATED:20240402T223712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T223712Z
UID:30334-1715263200-1715266800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Homeschool Hub: May
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Hub: May\nby Chapin Library\nThursday\, May 9 @6 pm\nFREE — Parents/Educators\nNote: This event is NOT hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Please contact Chapin Library with questions (and to RSVP). Contact Josie Seacrist JSeacrist@lex.lib.sc.us \nHomeschool Hub is a monthly meet-up at Chapin Branch Library\, with topics and activities specifically geared for homeschool families. It’s a great opportunity to hang out and socialize with other local homeschoolers–and connect with common interests. The goal is to spark a sense of community and belonging. \nChapin Branch Library is located at 129 NW Columbia Ave\, Chapin\, SC \nThis meet-up on Thursday\, May 9 at 6pm is curriculum/resources share & swap. Bring some of your favorite resources to showcase for others. Find inspiration and encouragement as you start planning your course of study for next year. \nContact Chapin Librarian\, Josie Seacrest with any questions: 803.345.5479 or JSeacrist@lex.lib.sc.us Also\, contact the branch if an individual with a disability needs reasonable accommodations or support.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-hub-may/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T080000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
CREATED:20240403T074639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T074639Z
UID:30359-1715320800-1715328000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Homeschool Friday at Relic Room: Hanoi Hilton Heroes
DESCRIPTION:Hanoi Hilton Heroes\nby SC Military Museum Relic Room\nFriday\, May 10th @10am\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nSome of America’s greatest heroes of the Vietnam War showed their courage not in open battle\, but unarmed and in captivity.   We’ll learn some of their stories\, and their secret code. \nMore info here. \nSouth Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum\n301 Gervais St\, Columbia\, SC 29201
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-friday-at-relic-room-hanoi-hilton-heroes/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
CREATED:20240427T194506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T194506Z
UID:30399-1715400000-1715428800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:HERO Homeschoolers: Yard Sale
DESCRIPTION:HERO Yard Sale\, May 11th\, 6am-4pm\nLocated at: 431 Mission Ct\, Irmo\, SC 29063\n\nDescription: Come to HERO HQ for a multi-family yard sale on May 11th from 6am-4pm! We will have school curriculum\, furniture\, clothes\, household items\, and more! The yard sale will be located indoors and outdoors by the bay area at our co-op location\, 431 Mission Ct in Irmo. All proceeds from this sale will go to HERO Homeschool Group!\n\nGot donations? Contact: heroofirmo@gmail.com\nhttps://www.homeschool-life.com/3691/events/events_view?private=1&public=&eventid=3550284
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/hero-homeschoolers-yard-sale/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T080000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
CREATED:20240508T203817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T203817Z
UID:30453-1715407200-1715414400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Crazy Quilting
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Quilting\nby Cayce Historical Museum\nSaturday\, May 11th @ 10am\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nJoin the Cayce Historical Museum for an educational craft based on the history of quilting.  Crazy Quilts became very popular in the late 1800s\, and continue to be a unique choice of quilters today. \nSpace is limited\, so please call Elizabeth at 803-739-7385 to reserve your spot!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/crazy-quilting/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
CREATED:20240427T200326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T042943Z
UID:30406-1715850000-1715857200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club: Splash Blast
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Club: Splash Blast\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nThursday\, May 16 at 1 pm\n$2 — All ages\nThis activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers\, please scroll down to sign up\, so we can estimate the number of participants. $2 optional donation to help cover overhead costs of supplies. \nThis is not just another playground meet-up group. It’s a new kind of play program. Intentionally designed to foster independence\, social development\, problem solving–for all ages (especially 8+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome\, though. \nLet Grow Play Club Thursdays 1-3pm–thru May\nThis Week’s Location: Grandby Gardens Park\,  1800 12th St\, Cayce\, SC 29033. (note: GPS sometimes pulls up Grandby Park downtown instead. Try also Cayce Town Hall at 1800 12th Street\, Cayce). \nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. Game stations for Water Wars\, Relay Games and Water Wiffle Ball.\nSpecial Guest appearance: The chicken costume \nBring your own squirt guns and blasters\, lawn chairs\, drinking water\, and sunscreen. Shoes and face shields/goggles are recommended. Bring a towel to dry off. \nBathrooms are located in Town Hall–behind the park.\nBook donations for the Little Free Library on-site at the park are also welcome. \nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, Click HERE\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com  \nCall or text if you are lost along the way: 803-307-4880 \nSign up here so we can keep get an estimate of attendees and send you meet-up reminders:
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-splash-blast/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Interest Club,Let Grow Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
CREATED:20240516T220642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T220642Z
UID:30547-1715936400-1715947200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Three Fountains Homeschool Skate
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Skate\nby Three Fountains Recreation\nFriday\, May 17th @1pm\nAll Ages — $5\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nHomeschool Skate!This will be the last Homeschool skate for this school year.Only $5.00 per person to skate and play golf!*Don’t forget to bring your association card* \n*Regular skate rental included!* \nThree Fountains Recreation is located at 2724 Emanuel Church Rd\, West Columbia\, SC \nMore info HERE!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/three-fountains-homeschool-skate/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
CREATED:20240502T165450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T165450Z
UID:30431-1715950800-1715950800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Shoe Collection Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Shoe Collection Deadline\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nFriday\, May 17 at 5 pm\nAll ages — Free\nIn cooperation with Keep the Midlands Beautiful\, we’re collecting used shoes. Thi shoe collection project is one of our Green Steps projects as an opportunity to learn about how this helps the environment and helps those in need. \n \nBe inspired to collect shoes from your friends\, family and neighbors. Arrange a drop-off time to meet up with Kim by May 17th\, contact colacityinfo@gmail.com
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/shoe-collection-deadline/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Green Steps
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
CREATED:20240521T183636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T192837Z
UID:30593-1716454800-1716462000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Let Grow Club: Tie-Dye at the Park
DESCRIPTION:Tie-Dye at Seven Oaks Park\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nThursday\, May 23 at 1 pm\nFREE — All ages\nThis activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers\, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up but there is a sign up form so we can send you a reminder about the location details each week. \nThis is not just another playground meet-up group. It’s a new kind of play program. Intentionally designed to foster independence\, social development\, problem solving–for all ages (especially 8+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome\, though. \nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities thru the summer to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. \nLet Grow Play Club Thursdays 1-3pm–thru May\nThis Week’s Location: Seven Oaks Park\, 200 Leisure Ln\, Columbia\, SC 29210. Parking at the lower lot\, look for the driveway next to the child care center.\nThere’s a playground and a picnic shelters. Nice and shady–for the anticipated hotter days ahead! \nLet Grow Project:  Tie-Dye T-shirts. Bring a white shirt (or shorts or socks or pillowcase\, etc. ) Bring 3 bottles of dye per person. You can get them with our Amazon affiliate link here or in the craft section at Walmart. We will have bottles of water to mix the powder\, plenty of rubber bands\, and plastic bags to carry home the project. \nAlso bring\, Scooters and bikes for the path. Yard games\, balls/frisbies\, bubbles\, nerf blasters\, sidewalk chalk.  \nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, Click HERE\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com  \nSign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-club-tie-die-at-the-park/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Events,FREE,Let Grow Club,Teen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T080000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
CREATED:20240504T210943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T210943Z
UID:30438-1716613200-1716624000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Community Litter Pick-up
DESCRIPTION:Community Litter Pick-up\nby Keep Midlands Beautiful\nSaturday\, May 25th @ 9am\nFREE — Teens/Parents\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nThis month’s cleanup will address Town of Irmo’s Rawl’s Creek on May 25\, 2023\, from 9 a.m. – 12 noon! We will meet at Irmo Town Hall located on 7300 Woodrow St\, Irmo\, SC 29063. We will email you prior to the cleanup to verify the meeting location and attendance. \nKeep the Midlands Beautiful started the Spotless Service Saturday initiative to address highly littered areas with monthly cleanups hosted by our team! Cleanup locations rotate each month in the areas KMB serves – Richland County\, Lexington County\, the City of Columbia and the Town of Irmo. This event grew from a collaboration with the USC Service Saturday program.  All residents\, both individuals and groups\, are encouraged to join the KMB team and USC students in these monthly cleanups. \nThis is a great volunteer opportunity for teens\, parents\, and kids of appropriate age.  REGISTER HERE.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/community-litter-pick-up/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T093000
DTSTAMP:20260602T110719
CREATED:20240522T174703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T174703Z
UID:30604-1716624000-1716629400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:End of School Year Blast
DESCRIPTION:End of School Year Blast\nby Richland Library Southeast\nSaturday\, May 25th @ 12pm\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nYOU did it! A hip\, hop\, hooray! Let’s get ready to celebrate! WAHOO! It’s festive\, with family and so much fun! Stop by Southeast as we applaud YOU for a job well done! There’s games\, prizes\, face painting\, snowcones\, hot dogs\, certificates and so much more! We know that the year at times was some what rocky\, however\, it’s over! now come and celebrate with us and USC’s Cocky! Cocky joins us for this end of the school year celebration! \nFor your safety and ours\, please stay home if you have COVID-19\, if you have symptoms of COVID-19\, if you are waiting for COVID-19 test results\, or may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. \nMore information about the library and this event found HERE.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/end-of-school-year-blast/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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