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SUMMARY:Day at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Day at the Museum\nby Revolutionary War Visitor Center\nSaturday\, October 14 10am-3pm\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is a public event *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Revolutionary War Visitor Center for more information and reservations \nThe Revolutionary War Visitor Center at Camden tells the story of the Southern Campaign (1780-1781). In addition to our permanent exhibit\, the center hosts programs on the American Revolution\, South Carolina’s colonial era\, and colonial Camden. Our programs focus on all the people who lived and fought during the American Revolution. \nWhat if our mannequins came to life for a day?\n \nThe Rev War Center is coming to life for one day! Our “mannequins” will be coming to life to answer questions about life during the Revolutionary War.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/day-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231017T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
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SUMMARY:Heartbeat of the Earth: an Outdoor Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Connecting Children to Nature through Indigenous Teachings\nOctober\, 17th 2023 –  7:00 PM\nWith Educator and Author Launa Purcell\nNote: This is *NOT* a Cola City event. Please contact The Outdoor Learning Store for more information and registration: CLICK HERE \nThe Outdoor Learning Virtual Workshop Seasonal Series:\n \n\nRegistration is FREE and there will be plenty of draw prizes for attendees!\nAll registrants will receive a discount code to access outdoor learning resources when they register\nWorkshops are 60 minutes and will take place at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern.\nFor those who can’t attend live these will each be recorded and posted on the Recordings Page\nFollowing the workshop\, participants will receive a link through which they can access a certificate of attendance.\n\nJoin Author Launa as she shares about Heartbeat of the Earth – a Handbook on Connecting Children to Nature through Indigenous Teachings. \nLauna Purcell is a member of the Xa’xtsa First Nation and a mother of two. Launa works as an Indigenous Educator and teaches Indigenous outdoor camps. \nThe activities inside instill traditional teachings of respect\, honor\, resourcefulness\, and humility in children. This handbook is intended to inspire parents\, caregivers\, and educators to provide children with meaningful outdoor experiences interwoven with traditional Indigenous knowledge. \nThis handbook isn’t a replacement for ensuring that local Indigenous knowledge and perspectives are central to your teaching. Rather\, this is a starting point\, and an encouragement to learn more\, and use these activities as an inspiration to adapt them and adopt new ones in a culturally appropriate and responsive way. \nAll registrants will be entered to win some great draw prizes! After registration you will receive a discount code to access the resources shared. Following the workshop you will receive the recording\, and a link to access your Certificate of Attendance. \nYou can access Launa’s beautiful resource here:\nHeartbeat of the Earth
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/heartbeat-of-the-earth-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231019
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
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SUMMARY:Take Me Outside Day
DESCRIPTION:Take Me Outside Day\nby Take Me Outside Challenge\nWednesday\, October 18th\nAll Ages — Free\nNote: This is not a Cola City Meet-up\, just information about the Take Me Outside initiative. More information and details about the resources and activities here: https://takemeoutside.ca/tmoday/ \nTAKE ME OUTSIDE DAY WILL ON BE WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 18TH 2023\, WITH A FULL WEEK OF FUN HAPPENING ALONG WITH IT \nTake Me Outside Day has always been about simply making time to head outside and learn beyond the four walls of a classroom. But this year we want to celebrate in a way like never before! Lots of  helpful resources and activities that will make it easy for you to head outside with your learners and create beautiful art with the natural world. And be sure to explore each theme’s selected resources and activities to prepare for the whole week of fun! \nDuring the week of October 16th – 20th\, head outside with your learners\, and make your own version of nature art with found and foraged materials.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/take-me-outside-day/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231018T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231018T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20230901T132648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T132648Z
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SUMMARY:Gladys' Gang Preschool Tour
DESCRIPTION:Gladys’ Gang Preschool Tour\nby Columbia Museum of Art\n3rd Wednesday of the Month\nToddlers/Preschoolers — $$\nNote: Gladys’ Gang is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Columbia Museum of Art for more details and registration. FYI: Solo Memberships are $55 for one adult (and includes admission for all children under 18) \nToddler edition: First Wednesday of every month\nPreschool edition: Third Wednesday of every month\n10-11am \n(Toddler) This program is specially designed for 2-3 year old participants and their adult companions as a way to explore art through movement and play. This program includes story time\, gallery exploration\, and a creative studio activity related to the art exploration theme. (Siblings welcome!) \n(Preschool) This program is specially designed for 4-5 year old participants and their adult companions as a way to explore art through play and inquiry. This program builds skills for kindergarten readiness through story time\, gallery conversations\, and a creative studio project related to the art exploration theme. (Siblings welcome!)
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/gladys-gang-preschool-tour-2/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Preschool
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231018T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231018T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20230905T160329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T160329Z
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SUMMARY:Spelling Difficulties: Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Why Is Spelling Difficult for Kids?\nBy Kendore Learning\nWednesday\, October 18th @7pm\nFree — Parents/Educators\nNote: This is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Please contact Kendore Learning to REGISTER FOR WEBINAR \nMany kids (and adults) find it challenging to understand the complexities of English spelling patterns. They can become easily frustrated when attempting to convey their ideas\, and their writing may be limited to only using words they know how to spell. If you see “hoping” for “hopping” and ‘peopl\, peeple\, or peopl’ for “people” when looking over homework assignments\, this is the webinar for you! \nDuring her presentation\, Executive Director\, Jennifer Hasser\, M.Ed.\, will discuss why many struggle with spelling and outline effective strategies for spelling instruction\, therefore reducing the need for rote memorization. With these strategies\, you can make spelling makes sense! \nParents and educators will come away from this presentation with a better understanding of why spelling errors occur and how to fix them. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance after the webinar to submit for CEUs to IMSLEC\, IDA\, ALTA and more. \nREGISTER FOR WEBINAR
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/spelling-difficulties-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231020T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20230815T000745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T000745Z
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SUMMARY:"REVOLUTION W/HILARY BRANNOCK" Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Friday Series\nBy SC Confederate Relic Room\nFriday\, Oct. 20 at 10 am & 11 am\nAll ages — FREE\nNote: This is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact SC Confederate Relic Room for more information and registration. \n“Homeschool Fridays” are a FREE workshop program\, offered one or two Fridays each month during the academic year. Sessions are at 10:00AM and repeated at 11:00AM Programs are geared toward students of all ages to come learn about important topics in history.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/revolution-w-hilary-brannock-workshop/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231020T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231020T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20230831T224106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T224106Z
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SUMMARY:Trick or Treat Trail
DESCRIPTION:Trick or Treat  on the Trail\nby Nature as Teacher\nFriday\, October 20 4-7 pm\nFree — All ages\nNote: This is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Nature as Teacher for more information and parking pass reservations.  \nAll community centered organizations are invited to prepare thoughtful\, fun\, educational and exciting Trick-or-Treat Stations for our guests that walk the Trick-or-Treat Trail! Who do you think will win this year? \nTo help ensure everyone’s safety\, visitors enjoying the Trick-or-Treat Trail this year will be required to register for a free parking pass with specified arrival times. Get yours now and get your spot! \nWhat to bring/wear: This is a family friendly event. Come in costume (optional) and bring bags/buckets for collecting treats along the trail. The Trick-or-Treat-Trail loop is about a 10 minute walk on gravel and mulch with “spooky” animal learning stations along the way! Be sure to wear footwear appropriate for the outdoors. Strollers & wagons welcome. Please help children dress appropriately for the weather. \nPlease\, no bikes\, scooters or motorized vehicles on the trail. Dogs welcomed on leash. \nDirections: Be sure to print and display your parking pass receipt or have a screenshot ready on your phone. From Walmart in Camden head north on Springdale Drive\, toward the race track. Chestnut Ferry Road (a dirt road) crosses over Springdale drive at the bend. Turn left onto Chestnut Ferry road and continue down until you see our pinecone logo sign. Our driveway is the last on the left. After proceeding through our gate\, do not stop in the maintenance lot unless you do not have a parking pass or arrive outside of your identified time. Continue down our long driveway\, past the right turn\, and into the parking area. You will see our green and tan restroom building near the trailhead.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/trick-or-treat-trail/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231027T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20231013T192330Z
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SUMMARY:The Addams Family Musical
DESCRIPTION:The Addams Family Musical\nby Village Square Theater\nOct 27-Nov 12 Performances\nAll Ages — $$/ticket\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. Contact Village Square Theater for showtimes and tickets.  Adults: $22\, Youth: $18 \nThis comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams\, the ultimate princess of darkness\, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet\, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough\, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. \nNow\, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife\, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/the-addams-family-musical/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231028T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20230820T164345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T211556Z
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SUMMARY:SCNA Coin Show
DESCRIPTION:SCNA Coin Carnival\nby SC Numismatics Association\nSaturday\, October 28 10am-4pm\nFree — All ages\nNote: This event is not hosted by Cola City homeschoolers. Contact SCNA for more details: http://www.sc-na.org/convention.html \nIf you’re interested in Coin Collecting–this is a great place to get started. South Carolina’s Numismatics Association hosts this annual convention. The Kid Carnival is a great activity station with games and learning centers set up to go thru at your own pace. \nAdmission is FREE. You get a bunch of freebies to kick-start your collection\, plus a $10 gift certificate to spend at any of the vendors. It’s worth the drive to Greenville Convention Center located at One Exhibition Dr\, Greenville\, SC 29607.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/scna-coin-show/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Events,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231031T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231031T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20231020T161819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T162008Z
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SUMMARY:STEM-oween Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:STEM-oween Drop-in\nBy SC Military Museum\nTuesday\, October 31\, 11am-2pm\nFREE — All Ages\nnote: this is NOT a Cola City event. Contact SC Military Museum for more info and registration \nThis is a DROP IN event. Registration is required to ensure adequate goodies for all attendees! \nDrop in to explore some fun Halloween-themed STEM activities from 11 am to 2 pm at SC Military Museum\, 1 National Guard Road Columbia\, SC 29201. \n(The goal is never to frighten- we’ll leave the scary stuff for others. Only fun and silly spooky stuff here!) \nGrab this freebie Easy STEM activity from SC Military Museum’s Teachers-Pay-Teachers account: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nano-I-Spy-10240445
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/stem-oween-drop-in/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Holiday,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231103T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231103T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20231105T182755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T182756Z
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SUMMARY:Firefly Game Day
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Day\nby Firefly Toys & Games\nFirst Friday of the Month\nAll Ages — Free\nNote: This is not a Cola City Event. \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/firefly-game-day/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231103T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231103T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20231013T185910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T185948Z
UID:29755-1699030800-1699038000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Home Away From Home School @CSU
DESCRIPTION:Home Away From Home School\nBy Charleston Southern University\nFriday\, November 3 from 5-7pm\nHigh Schoolers — Free\nNote: This is not a Cola City event. Contact Charleston Southern for more information and pre-registration \nYour home away from home for homeschool grads! You will feel right at home at Charleston Southern. CSU is home to an exciting Christian environment\, with faculty\, staff\, and coaches who embrace and exhibit a biblical worldview. The small class sizes foster an environment for critical thinking and growth. \nCharleston Southern would like to extend an invitation to homeschool families! Come for Home Away from Home School and enjoy a time of food\, fun\, and fellowship – plus an opportunity to learn more about Charleston Southern University. \nClick HERE to register
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/away-from-home-school-csu/
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231107T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231107T183000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20231105T180222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T180826Z
UID:29812-1699378200-1699381800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Homeschool Huddle
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Huddle\nby Lexington County Library\nTuesday\, Nov. 7 at 5:30pm\nFREE — Parent-Educators\nThe branch manager of The South Congaree-Pine Ridge Branch Library (Lexington County Public Library System) has recently started a program for this area called Homeschool Huddle. Their goal is to provide services and resources for the homeschool families in this area. \nOn Tuesday\, Nov 7 @ 5:30 the homeschool huddle group will meet for a Q & A time with a panel of seasoned homeschool parents in this area. Several new homeschool parents have asked for a time to talk with others who were more experienced to brainstorm and network together. \nKim Andrysczyk (of Cola City Homeschoolers/SC Homeschooling Connection) has been invited as a panelist. So come on out to meet-up and collaborate about these opportunities and resources! \nBring your child/children and the YS staff will provide a craft and storytime for them while the parents are meeting. \nSouth Congaree – Pine Ridge Branch Library\, 200 Sunset Drive\, West Columbia\, SC 29172\nQuestions about Homeschool Huddle: Contact Branch Librarian\, Carol Clark\n803.785.3050\, CCLARK@lex.lib.sc.us \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-huddle/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231111
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20231031T193110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T193110Z
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SUMMARY:Southern Wesleyan Preview Day
DESCRIPTION:SWU Campus Preview\nby Southern Wesleyan University\nFriday\, Nov 10 @9am\nTeens/Parents — FREE\nNote: This is *NOT* a Cola City Event. Contact SWU for more details and registration \nPreview Day is a great way to explore SWU alongside other prospective students and learn more about the campus\,  community\, and what it’s like to attend college there. You’ll have the opportunity to tour campus\, interact with students and faculty\, learn about our majors\, and more! \nIn an effort to remove barriers\, there is no application fee and we are test optional\, which means students are not required to take the SAT/ACT for admission to the university. \nClick here to register for SWU preview day\, located at 907 Wesleyan Dr\, Central\, SC 29630 \nSouthern Wesleyan University Office of Admissions\n(864) 644-5550\nadmissions@swu.edu
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/southern-wesleyan-preview-day/
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231110T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20230831T214147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T214147Z
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SUMMARY:Liberty Live Education Day
DESCRIPTION:Liberty Live Education Day\nby Southern Campaign 1790\nFriday\, November 10\, 9am-1pm\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Liberty Live for more information and reservations. \nLiberty Live encourages you to walk in the footsteps of our ancestors\, immersing yourself in the lives of the backcountry colonials as well as militia\, Continental\, and British soldiers. \nExploration into the conditions in which indigenous\, immigrant\, enslaved\, and indentured populations existed will allow you to evaluate their reasons for either remaining loyal to the British Crown or supporting the cause of becoming a free independent nation. \nEvery fall\, on the second weekend of November\, hundreds of 18th C. merchants\, demonstrators\, and reenactors gather at 1208 Keys Lane\, Kershaw\, SC for the annual Battle of Camden Reenactment weekend. The kickoff is our signature event\, the Liberty Live Education Day. During this FREE Friday event\, area students\, teachers\, and parents spend the morning engaging in various activities of colonial and military life to become better connected with individuals and events that played vital roles in our fight for independence. \nThis FREE event is open to all public\, private and home school students and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND.\nContact: sdavis@sc1780.org to pre-register
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/liberty-live-education-day/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231110T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20231105T190337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T190444Z
UID:29829-1699614000-1699617600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Veteran's Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:Veteran’s Day Parade\nby City of Columbia\nFriday\, November 10 at 11am\nFREE — All Ages\nThe City of Columbia’s 45th Annual Veterans Day Parade will be held\, Friday\, November 10\, the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced. \nThe Veterans Day Parade\, known as one of the Southeast’s largest Veterans Day parades\, will begin at 11 a.m. from the intersection of Sumter and Laurel streets\, and travel southbound on Sumter Street ending at Pendleton Street near the State House. \nThis year’s grand marshals will be Vietnam Veterans.\nThe Veterans Day Parade is sponsored by the City of Columbia. \nFor more information\, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 803-545-3100.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/veterans-day-parade/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Holiday,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231113T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20231030T162946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T185313Z
UID:29786-1699898400-1699902000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Homeschool Hub
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Hub\nby Chapin Branch Library\nMonday\, November 13 @6pm\nParent/Educators — FREE\nNote: this event is *NOT* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Chapin Library for more details. \nInterested in getting started homeschooling? What about homeschooling high school? Come for this Q/A session at Chapin Branch Library\, 129 Columbia Ave\, Chapin\, SC 29036. Monday\, November 13 at 6 pm.\nActivities for youth while parents/educators are in the meeting.  \nFree\, open to the public.\nKim Andrysczyk is a 3rd Option Association director at SC TOP.\nAlso blogs at the SC Homeschooling Connection\, which is a free resource hub for all homeschoolers regardless which association you choose.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-hub/
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231114T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20230827T135430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230827T135430Z
UID:29624-1699988400-1699992000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Building Capacity: an Outdoor Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Building Capacity for Outdoor Learning: Introducing a Digital Tool for Success\nNovember\, 14th 2023 – 7:00 PM\nWith Outdoor Learning Experts Mariana Brussoni & Megan Zeni\nNote: This is *NOT* a Cola City event. Please contact The Outdoor Learning Store for more information and registration: CLICK HERE \nThe Outdoor Learning Virtual Workshop Seasonal Series:\n \n\nRegistration is FREE and there will be plenty of draw prizes for attendees!\nAll registrants will receive a discount code to access outdoor learning resources when they register\nWorkshops are 60 minutes and will take place at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern.\nFor those who can’t attend live these will each be recorded and posted on the Recordings Page\nFollowing the workshop\, participants will receive a link through which they can access a certificate of attendance.\n\nJoin Mariana and Megan as they share the ‘BE OUT’ digital tool. BE OUT is a new tool for elementary (K-7) school teachers and includes exemplars of outdoor learning from a diversity of teachers organized in a digital format. \nThe tool is designed with very short (90 second) modules and targets teachers new to teaching outdoors with support in four key areas: understanding risky play in the school context; getting started teaching outdoors; teaching with an emergent curriculum; and assessment of learning. \nDr. Mariana Brussoni is Director of the Human Early Learning Partnership and Professor at the University of British Columbia and BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute. Her research investigates child injury prevention and children’s outdoor risky play with the aim of creating environments where all children can play outside every day. \nMegan Zeni is a mom of 3\, an experienced elementary school teacher\, and a master gardener. Megan successfully re-imagined the prep position in her public school and turned it into her dream job of spending her days with children in the garden classroom. Megan is an advocate for taking children outdoors at school in all kinds of weather to learn\, play\, and grow. Megan is also a PhD candidate at UBC in curriculum & pedagogy. \nAll registrants will be entered to win some great draw prizes! After registering you will receive a discount code to access the resources shared\, and following the workshop you can access the recording\, and a link to access your Certificate of Attendance. \nGrow your outdoor educator skills with: \n\nDirty Teaching\nLearn more about Outdoor Learning and Play
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/building-capacity-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231116
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20231104T143634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T143635Z
UID:29809-1700006400-1700092799@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Executive Function Empowerment Summit
DESCRIPTION:Executive Function Empowerment Summit\nby GoZen! Mental Health Coach\nWednesday\, Nov 15th\nFREE — Parents/Educators\nNote: This is *NOT* a Cola City event. Please contact Executive Funtion Empowerment Summit for more information and registration.  \nRaise Focused\, Motivated Learners! \nCalling all parents\, educators\, and professionals: Teach kids and teens the skills to focus their attention\, self-start\, remember instructions\, prioritize tasks\, and so much more at this FREE one-day event! \nDO YOUR KIDS STRUGGLE WITH FOCUS AND ORGANIZATION? \nTHESE AREN’T JUST CHALLENGES—THEY’RE EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS. EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS ARE LIKE THE BRAIN’S AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS. THEY HELP KIDS GET STUFF DONE. WHILE KIDS MAY NOT BE BORN WITH THE SKILLS TO FILTER DISTRACTIONS\, PRIORITIZE TASKS\, SET AND REACH GOALS\, AND REGULATE EMOTIONS\, THEY ARE BORN WITH THE POTENTIAL TO MASTER THESE SKILLS. \nSECURE YOUR FREE SPOT FOR THE NOV. 15\, 2023 EVENT \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/executive-function-empowerment-summit/
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231122T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231122T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20231105T185013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T185014Z
UID:29823-1700647200-1700652600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Nutcracker Ballet
DESCRIPTION:Nutcracker Ballet\nby Ann Brodie’s Carolina Ballet\nWednesday\, Nov 22 at 10 am\n$10/seat — All ages\nNote: This is *NOT* a Cola City Homeschoolers event. Contact Ann Brodie’s studio at 803-771-6303 for more information and tickets. \nIt’s Nutcracker Season!  \nEvery year during the week of Thanksgiving\, Ann Brodie’s Ballet studio performs The Nutcracker at the Township Auditorium in Columbia\, SC. This full length ballet also features a live orchestra\, and live choir.\nEach year\, one show is offered to Homeschool Families\, Retirement Commmunities\, Youth groups at a discounted rate. \nThis year the production will be On Wednesday\, November 22nd @10am\nYou can save 50% off ticket prices when you reserve tickets by calling the studio at 803-771-6303.\nTickets will be $10 each. \nContact for any questions: Caren Anderson\, the Homeschooling Education and Community Outreach Coordinator for Ann Brodie’s Carolina Ballet. 949-351-4204
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/nutcracker-ballet-3/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231125
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20231122T164940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T164941Z
UID:29858-1700784000-1700870399@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:FREE Admission SC State Parks
DESCRIPTION:SC State Parks Black Friday\nBy SC State Parks\nFriday\, Nov 24\nFree Admission — All Ages\nNote: Contact SC State Parks for more details and reservations. \nFREE ADMISSION TO ALL SC STATE PARKS – Friday\, November 24!  Including FREE historic home tours! \nThis year on Black Friday we challenge you and yours to #OptOutsideSC and enjoy South Carolina’s state parks. \nAdmission will be free at state parks in South Carolina on Friday\, November 24 — including tours at our three historic homes. The promotion encourages people to spend some time in the great outdoors the day after Thanksgiving! \nReservations may be made for historic home tours by calling: \n\nRose Hill Plantation (Tour reservation full)\nRedcliffe Plantation\nHampton Plantation\n\nEnjoy some time in our parks\, for free.  Make sure to post pictures to social media using the hashtag #OptOutsideSC.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/free-admission-sc-state-parks/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231125T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20231122T171507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T171507Z
UID:29860-1700917200-1700924400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Cayce 12000 Year Park
DESCRIPTION:Civil War Tour\nBy 12000 Year History Park\nSaturday\, Nov 25 at 1 pm\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: Contact Cayce 12000 Year History Park for more details \nIn today’s world\, people are reluctant to step away from their screens and for some reason\, we are content with that. \nToday\, we ask you look away from your screens and look at the history right in front of you. Explore the land where Columbia was conceived. \nExplore the 12\,000 Year History Park – where history lies at your feet. \nMeet at 1 pm for tour\, location: 1120 Fort Congaree Trail\, Cayce. Parking is free at the Tennis Center. \nQuestions? Contact 803-739-5385 \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/cayce-12000-year-park/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231201T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20231105T182939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T182940Z
UID:29821-1701432000-1701439200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Firefly Game Day
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Day\nby Firefly Toys & Games\nFirst Friday of the Month\nAll Ages — Free\nNote: This is not a Cola City Event. \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/firefly-game-day-2/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231202T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20231114T172111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T172111Z
UID:29851-1701525600-1701529200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Spanish Christmas Carols
DESCRIPTION:Spanish Christmas Carols\nby Academia Bilingual Bridges\nSaturday\, Dec 2 at 2pm\nFREE — All ages\nNote: This event is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Academia Bilingual Bridges for details (see below). \nGreetings from Academia Bilingual Bridges! You’re invited the annual Spanish Christmas Caroling virtual event on Saturday\, December 2nd at 2:00 PM Eastern time. \nAnyone who would like to attend should please R.S.V.P. to academiabilingualbridges@gmail.com \nMore information about classes/tutoring: https://www.academiabilingualbridges.com/
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/spanish-christmas-carols/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Not Hosted by Cola City,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231202T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231202T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20231013T183735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T183735Z
UID:29746-1701525600-1701540000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:A Christmas Carol
DESCRIPTION:A Christmas Carol\nby Columbia Children’s Theater\nSaturday\, December 2 @2pm and @6pm\nAll Ages — $15/ticket\nNote: this is NOT a Cola City event. Contact Children’s Theater for more information and tickets \nBack by popular demand\, A Christmas Carol\, returns to the Harbison Theater at Midlands Tech stage! Columbia Children’s Theatre reigns as the 2022 South Carolina Theatre of Distinction and brings their inimitable style to this adaptation of Charles Dickens’ most well-known story. A production filled with local talent of all ages including Best of Columbia-nominated actors Liv Moody and Julian Deleon. Grab your loved ones and enjoy this holiday tradition proven to warm even the Scroogiest of hearts! \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.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/a-christmas-carol/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231202T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20231127T194426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T194426Z
UID:29872-1701540000-1701547200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Light Boat Parade
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Light Boat Parade\n@Lake Murray\nSaturday\, Dec 2 @6 pm\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. It’s a public event–no sign up! \nYou don’t want to miss this FREE family-friendly waterfront event that is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! \n\nAdmission is FREE and open to the public at the Lake Murray Dam Public Park in Lexington. Watch as brightly decorated boats parade by decked out for the season\, enjoy Christmas carols (have your phone or flashlight ready for “Silent Night”)\, and a fireworks finale. Pack your family\, friends\, and a picnic\, and join us on December 2 at Lake Murray! \n\nEvent details & Information:\n– Gates open at 4:30 PM and the Boat Parade will begin at 6:00 PM.\n– Gates will remain open until the park reaches a 300-vehicle capacity. You are encouraged to come early to ensure a space and exercise patience and courtesy throughout the evening.\n– Please leave your pets at home\, there are no animals allowed in this park.\n– Parade route: Participants will line up at Jake’s Landing and parade over to the Lexington Park Site. The fireworks barge will be between the towers and the park site with a buffer zone for safety.\n– The park will close after the fireworks finale.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/christmas-light-boat-parade/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231206T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20231129T202528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T202528Z
UID:29888-1701856800-1701860400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Gladys Gang Toddler Edition
DESCRIPTION:Gladys’ Gang Toddler Tour\nby Columbia Museum of Art\nFirst Wednesday of the Month\nToddlers/Preschoolers — $$\nNote: Gladys’ Gang is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Columbia Museum of Art for more details and registration. FYI: Solo Memberships are $55 for one adult (and includes admission for all children under 18) \nToddler edition: First Wednesday of every month\nPreschool edition: Third Wednesday of every month\n10-11am \n(Toddler) This program is specially designed for 2-3 year old participants and their adult companions as a way to explore art through movement and play. This program includes story time\, gallery exploration\, and a creative studio activity related to the art exploration theme. (Siblings welcome!) \n(Preschool) This program is specially designed for 4-5 year old participants and their adult companions as a way to explore art through play and inquiry. This program builds skills for kindergarten readiness through story time\, gallery conversations\, and a creative studio project related to the art exploration theme. (Siblings welcome!)
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/gladys-gang-toddler-edition/
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Preschool
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231207T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20231129T200511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T200511Z
UID:29884-1701943200-1701977400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:FREE First Thursday by Columbia Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:  \nFree First Thursday\nby Columbia Museum of Art\nThursday\, Dec 7th @10am\nFREE- All Ages\n  \nNote: This is NOT a Cola City Event. \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-by-columbia-museum-of-art/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231208T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20231013T184346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T184346Z
UID:29749-1702062000-1702216800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Two Claras: A Nutcracker Story
DESCRIPTION:The Two Claras\nby Harbison Theater\nDecember 8-10\nAll Ages — $20/ticket\nNote: This is not a Cola City event. Contact Harbison Theater for show times and tickets \nCCJ Conservatory has been delighting audiences for over 15 years with our modern rewrite of the Nutcracker Story! Come see this heartwarming Holiday tale about two friends named Clara and the Christmas adventures they share through the years. Appropriate for your entire family! \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/two-claras-a-nutcracker-story/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231211
DTSTAMP:20260501T021636
CREATED:20230831T141041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T141041Z
UID:29631-1702166400-1702252799@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Lyceum Scholars Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Lyceum Scholars Application Deadline\nBy Clemson University\nFor Seniors Class of 2024\nDue: December 10\nNote: This is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Lyceum Scholars Program for more details about the application \nLYCEUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM:  \nOpen to incoming freshmen of any major\, the Lyceum Scholars Program uses a great books approach to studying the moral\, political and economic foundations of a free society. All Lyceum Scholars receive a $10\,000 scholarship disbursed over their four years at Clemson University. \nThose interested in becoming Lyceum Scholars should apply in their senior year of high school to the Lyceum Scholars Program and separately to Clemson University. The deadline to apply for the Fall 2024 cohort of the Lyceum Scholars Program is Dec. 10\, 2023. \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/lyceum-scholars-application-deadline/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen,Virtual
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