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SUMMARY:Not-Back-to-School SPLASH!
DESCRIPTION:Not-Back-to-School SPLASH!\nby Cola City PLUS\nWednesday\, August 19 from 1-3pm\nFree — All Ages\nNote: This event is hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers PLUS. Open to all homeschoolers. We invite you to connect with us on Our School Hangout App–click here to set up a free trial account. Get more–with Cola City PLUS! \nLocation: 7 Oaks Presbyterian Church/Peaceful Gatherings Nature School at 530 Saint Andrews Road\, Columbia\, South Carolina\, 29210 \nLet’s celebrate the start of the school year with Water Wars. It’s hot–but\, we’re staying cool! There’s a shelter with picnic tables and a wide open field to run and play. \n\nWe’ll provide the refill water stations/wading pools.\nFree Popsicles\nMake-it-Take-it: Starting Day Time Capsules\n\nBring your own squirtables and towels. Wear sunscreen and clothes you don’t mind getting wet.\nBring your own snacks and drinks–and some to share. \nNo sign up\, just show up.\nContact: colacityinfo@gmail.com \nMore about Cola City PLUS: \n\n What is Cola City PLUS: A Place to Belong\nThe Socialization Struggle Is REAL\n Who’s Gonna Be There? Teen Club & Discord Chat\nComing Soon: App Tutorials–Streamlining Communications
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/not-back-to-school-splash-2/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City PLUS,FREE,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T060000
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SUMMARY:Cola City Homeschool Expo
DESCRIPTION:Cola City Homeschool Expo\nSaturday\, June 27th\, 10 am-4 pm\nJamil Center\, 206 Jamil Road\, Columbia\, SC 29210\nAdmission $5/$8 — Open to the Public\nWhether you’re considering homeschooling\, new to it\, or a seasoned homeschooler\, Cola City Homeschool Expo 2026 is the place to Connect\, Expand\, and Thrive! \nThis year’s theme\, “Grow Your Village” celebrates building strong community connections while exploring diverse learning resources. Our Expo is designed to create a welcoming space where every family\, learner\, and educator feels included\, valued\, and inspired to discover new ideas. \nWe are looking for vendors and exhibitors who bring a variety of educational resources\, creative products\, and services that reflect diverse learning styles\, cultural backgrounds\, and ability levels. Join us in cultivating a vibrant\, connected community — where together\, we can make meaningful connections\, broaden our bookshelves\, and thrive as a collective. \nMORE INFORMATION: Click HERE
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/cola-city-homeschool-expo/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City PLUS,Events,Parent,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T083000
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SUMMARY:Play Club: March
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow — Play Club park meet up\nWednesdays: 12:30pm-2:30pm\nMarch 11 & 25\nat Finlay Park\nAll ages\, even Teens and Adults. It’s unstructured social time.\n\n\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.\n\n\n\nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. Community building and collaboration!\n\n\n\nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, click here: https://colacityhomeschoolers.com/let-grow-play-club/ \n\n\n\n\nNo sign up\, just show up. In case of inclement weather: Meet at Main Branch of Richland Library Downtown \nUpdates in Our School Hangout App.\nSet up you account here to try it for free.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/play-club-march-2/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City PLUS,FREE,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T083000
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SUMMARY:Play Club: March
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow — Play Club park meet up\nWednesdays: 12:30pm-2:30pm\nMarch 11 & 25\nat Finlay Park\nAll ages\, even Teens and Adults. It’s unstructured social time.\n\n\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.\n\n\n\nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. Community building and collaboration!\n\n\n\nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, click here: https://colacityhomeschoolers.com/let-grow-play-club/ \n\n\n\n\nNo sign up\, just show up. In case of inclement weather: Meet at Main Branch of Richland Library Downtown \nUpdates in Our School Hangout App.\nSet up you account here to try it for free.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/play-club-march/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City PLUS,FREE,Let Grow Club,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T070000
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SUMMARY:Firefly Game Day: February
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Game 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 Cola City PLUS initiative. Socializing and communnity building with “Third Place” spaces. Read more about Socialization with Cola City PLUS \nNo need to sign up–just show up.\nCommunication updates thru Our School Hangout App.\nSet up your account to try for free now (pay later\, only $5/month)
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/firefly-game-day-february/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City PLUS,FREE,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T073000
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SUMMARY:Share Fair: DIY Minute-to-Win-it Games
DESCRIPTION:Share Fair: January\nDIY Minute-to-Win-it Games\nand School Choice Photos\nFriday\, January 30th @12:30pm\nat St. Andrews Branch/RCPL\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This event is hosted by Cola City PLUS. It’s free\, but RSVP so we can have enough space for facilitators and supplies for participants. (SCROLL DOWN to RSVP). \nThis is part of the Cola City PLUS initiative to build community. We’re hosting a monthly “Share Fair” with a theme for presentations. Location: St. Andrews Branch Library\, 2916 Broad River Rd\, Columbia\, SC 29210 \nThis month is: DIY Minute-to-Win-it Games. Here’s a link with some quick and easy ideas to inspire you. And a few photos.\n \nBring a game to share–or just come and play. All ages! \nFill out the form below to RSVP:
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/share-fair-diy-games/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City PLUS,Events,FREE,Teen
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