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SUMMARY:Career Day
DESCRIPTION:College & Career Day 2026\nFriday\, March 20th\, 10am-noon\nHosted by: PAC Athletics\nTeens/Parents — FREE\nNOTE: This event is NOT hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Please contact PAC Athletics for more information: Click HERE. \nLocation: 578 Ander Dr\, Columbia\, SC 29203\nAdmission is FREE\, but preregister to reserve your space \nCome learn more about various career opportunities and colleges to help you as you prepare for your next season! PAC Athletics is excited to have several vendors there for students and graduates. Here are just a few participating businesses and colleges: \nBlanchard Machinery\nCarolina Chillers\nStill Hopes\nCarolina Comfort Solutions\nWater Mission\nHoffman Mechanical\nPalmetto Propane\nCarolina Industrial Products\nMashburn Construction\nMighty Kidz Services\nColumbia International University\nMidlands Tech\nErkine College \nand more… \nPREREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/career-day/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen
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SUMMARY:Read Freely Fest
DESCRIPTION:Read Freely Fest\nBy Richland County Library\nMarch 27-29th\nFREE — All Ages\nMore information: Click HERE\n  \nLocation: 1431 Assembly Street\, Columbia \nRead Freely Fest is South Carolina’s newest book festival\, celebrating stories and ideas with bestselling author talks\, panels featuring fresh voices\, performances and interactive activities. Each spring at Richland Library Main in downtown Columbia\, you can meet favorite authors\, discover new reads and connect with readers and writers who share inspiring perspectives. \nSee you at Read Freely Fest\, where stories find good company.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/read-freely-fest-2/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Events,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T070000
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SUMMARY:Virtual SC Open House
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nHomeschool Meet/Greet\nby Virtual SC\nTuesday\, April 14 @ 11 am\nParent/Educators — FREE\nNote: This is not a Cola City event. Please contact Virtual SC for more information. \nThe VirtualSC Outreach and Support Team invite you to their annual Homeschool Meet and Greet on April 14th at 11 am​​. This virtual event is a great opportunity to learn more about the VirtualSC program\, including course registration and current course offerings\, and how they support your student’s homeschooling experience. \nClick here to register \nRead more about Virtual SC–by the SC Homeschooling Connection: What is Virtual SC? It’s a great resource to consider including in your homeschool course of study.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/virtual-sc-open-house/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Events,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent
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SUMMARY:Break into College Conference
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This is NOT a Cola City event. Please contact the host for more information and registration: Click HERE\n\nBarrier Breakers\, a national education nonprofit\, is hosting our annual Break Into College Conference\, a free\, fully virtual event designed to help high school students and families navigate the college admissions process with clarity and confidence.\n\n\n\n\n\n April 17–19\, 2026 Fully Virtual & Free Open to students nationwide Accessible in English & Spanish All sessions recorded\n\n\n\n\n\nStudents will hear directly from:\n\n\n\n\nAdmissions deans and college representatives\n\n\nFinancial aid experts\n\n\nScholarship leaders\n\n\nTest prep professionals\n\n\nEssay specialists\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured speakers include:\n\n\n\n\nJulissa Arce\, producer\, activist\, and bestselling author\n\n\nEthan Sawyer\, The College Essay Guy\n\n\nJed Applerouth\, President of Applerouth Tutoring\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlus 30+ additional expert speakers and panels.\n\n\nStudents who register will also be eligible for scholarship giveaways\, free test prep opportunities\, book bundles\, and additional resources announced throughout the conference.\n\n\nWe would be grateful if you would share this opportunity with your students and families.\n\n\n Register here: https://barrier-breakers.org/
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/break-into-college-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen,Virtual
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SUMMARY:Curriculum & Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Curriculum & Resource Fair\nhosted by: Trinity Homeschool Academy\nSaturday\, April 18 from 10am-2pm\nOpen to the Public — Donation Entry\nNOTE: This in NOT hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Please contact Trinity Academy for more information: CLICK HERE \nCurriculum\, STEAM\, Art\, 4H\, Sewing and other free activities. Homeschooling in SC information–and more! \nAdmission: Canned Goods Donation\nVendors: Click HERE to reserve a space \nLocation: Restoration Life Ministries 4208 Rhame Road\, Columbia\, SC
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/curriculum-resource-fair/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:Events,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent
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SUMMARY:Arrows Consignment Sale
DESCRIPTION:Consignment Sale\nby Arrows Academy\nFriday-Saturday: June 19-20\nNote: This event is *NOT* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Arrows for more information.\nShop\, Consign or Volunteer: Click HERE \nMark your calendar for Cola City Consignment Sale\nJuly 20-25. Price your items again for resale!\nMore info coming soon.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/arrows-consignment-sale-2/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent
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SUMMARY:FREE Webinar: Screens vs. Real World
DESCRIPTION:FREE Webinar: Real-World vs. Screens\nby Let Grow HQ — Lenore Skenazy\nWednesday June 24 at 7pm\nFree — Parent/Educators\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. It is open to the public\, nationwide. More information and registration here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nM63u3DGTaKGo382ibQ4UA#/registration \nDescription: Kids are drawn to screens\, but they’re also hungry for real life. How do we help them lean into reality? Let Grow’s Lenore Skenazy chats with “Hunt Gather Parent” author Michaeleen Doucleff about her new book\, “Dopamine Kids\,” and how giving kids and teens more autonomy\, responsibility\, and everyday freedom can help loosen screens’ grip. Note: Can’t attend? Register anyway and we will send you a link to the recording! \nFOLLOW-UP with Cola City Homeschoolers for a local initiative–and help in planning meet-ups to inspire connection within our community.\nSign up for Cola City PLUS at Our School Hangout app to get connected\, too. \n>> More about Cola City PLUS <<
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/free-webinar-screens-vs-real-world/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:FREE,Parent
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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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