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SUMMARY:Book Recommendations
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Book Recommendations:\nSome ideas we’re thinking about to build community. A few of our favorites and a few in the stack by our nightstand. Let’s READ! \n\nFinding Your Third Place\, by Richard Kyte\nDo you have a third place? Your first place is home\, your second place is work\, and your third place is where you go to socialize and build friendships. Yet\, for several reasons\, many people today find themselves without a third place of their own. At a time when our nation is facing an epidemic of loneliness and communities are suffering from a loss of trust\, low levels of engagement\, despair\, and political polarization\, what if the answer to many of our problems lies in a simple idea? What if we just need to pay attention to the places where we find ourselves?\nGreat Good Place by Ray Oldenburg\n“Third places\,” or “great good places\,” are the many public places where people can gather\, put aside the concerns of home and work (their first and second places)\, and hang out simply for the pleasures of good company and lively conversation. They are the heart of a community’s social vitality and the grassroots of a democracy.\nCelebrating the Third Place: Inspiring Stories about the Great Good Places at the Heart of Our Communities by Ray Oldenburg\nThe time has come to celebrate the many third places that dot the American landscape and foster civic life. With 20 black-and-white photographs\, Celebrating the Third Place brings together fifteen firsthand accounts by proprietors of third places\, as well as appreciations by fans who have made spending time at these hangouts a regular part of their lives.\nA Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity & Kinship in the Home and Beyond by Amber O’Neal Johnston\nA guide for families of all backgrounds to celebrate cultural heritage and embrace inclusivity in the home and beyond. \nGone are the days when socially conscious parents felt comfortable teaching their children to merely tolerate others. Instead\, they are looking for a way to authentically embrace the fullness of their diverse communities. A Place to Belong offers a path forward for families to honor their cultural heritage and champion diversity in the context of daily family life\n\nNever Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It by Jennifer Breheny Wallace\nIn the ever more competitive race to secure the best possible future\, today’s students face unprecedented pressure to succeed. The pressure to perform is not a matter of parental choice but baked in to our larger society and spurred by increasing income inequality and dwindling opportunities. As a result\, children are increasingly absorbing the message that they have no value outside of their accomplishments\, a message that is reinforced by the media and greater culture at large. In an ironic twist\, kids who receive consistent feedback that they matter no matter what are more likely to have the resilience\, self-confidence\, and psychological security to thrive.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/book-recommendations/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Interest Club,Parent
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240928T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
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SUMMARY:Exploring Color Theory: Watercolors
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Color Theory: Watercolors\nby Columbia Museum of Art\nSaturday\, Sept 28th @10am\nTeens/Parents — $80-100\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nLearn how to apply color theory in watercolor painting. This class focuses on getting comfortable with fundamentals like mixing colors\, brush technique\, composition\, and drawing skills\, all of which lead to more successful paintings. \nTaught by professional watercolorist Constance Manley\, a signature member of the South Carolina Watermedia Society. Ages 15 and up. Please bring a reference photo(s) to work from; all other materials and equipment provided. \n$100 / $80 for members.  Register HERE
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/exploring-color-theory-watercolors/
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240926T020000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240926T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T164410Z
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SUMMARY:Parenting Teens Through Launch Anxiety- Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Parenting Teens Through Launch Anxiety\nby Roya Dedeaux\nThursday\, Sept 26th @2pm\nParents — FREE Virtual\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \n30 minute webinar for parents to help with…\nParenting Teens Through Launch Anxiety\nEven when it scares the $#$@ out of both of you 😉\n\nDo your teens doubt their own abilities?\nHave your teens expressed their worry that they don’t have what it takes to “adult?”\nAre they worried they missed out on some vital piece of information?\nDo they feel like they didn’t get the growing-up handbook everyone else did?\n\nWhat do you do when your awesome kid doesn’t believe you when you tell them how capable they are? \nThis 30 minute parenting webinar is designed to give parents the tools and opportunity to look at their own feelings about their growing-up-kids\, and figure out how to best help them through the launching process.\n\n​Will you get tools & language to use right away? Absolutely.\nWill it help you communicate with your kids even when you’re both anxious? Yup.\nWill your teens benefit from more effective support from you? 100%\n\nIf you want to support your teens & young adult kids during this normal-yet-terrifying developmental process\, but you’re struggling with how much to push when they feel overwhelmed\, while also allowing that “launching” in 2024 looks very different than it did for you back in 19*mumble mumble*… so you aren’t sure what to do… Then this is for you. \n  \nReserve your spot HERE
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/parenting-teens-through-launch-anxiety-webinar/
CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240917T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
CREATED:20240830T153817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T144421Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: College Scholarships & Financial Aid
DESCRIPTION:College Scholarships & Financial Aid:\nVirtual Workshop\nby SC Homeschooling Connection\nwith  Clear Vision College Counseling\nThursday\, Sept 17 at 2pm\nFREE — Parent/Educators\nNote this is a free event by SC Homeschooling Connection. Scroll down to register so we can send you the zoom link and keep an eye out for you.\nThe workshop will also be recorded for replay. \nAs you’re looking ahead to college tuition costs\, let’s talk about financial aid\, grants\, loans and scholarships. Clear Vision College Counseling is here to help us understand the various options to consider. \nRegister here to reserve your space!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/virtual-workshop-college-scholarships-financial-aid/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:FREE,Parent,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240913T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
CREATED:20240823T012042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T150317Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Intervention Training
DESCRIPTION:Reading Intervention Instructor Training\nby Discovery Therapies Inc\nFri-Sat\, September 13-14\nNote this opportunity is NOT hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Sharon at Discovery Therapies Inc for more details\, 813-842-0844\nwww.dtiusa.org.\nSIGN UP HERE for more information about the reading program and instructor training. \nHAVE a STRUGGLING READER?\nIn 2023\, 43-50% of SC students did not meet or\nexceed reading expectations on the SC Ready\nReading exam. Students with disabilities scored\neven lower with 78-88% of students not meeting or\nexceeding reading expectations. \nTHERE IS HOPE! \nDiscovery Therapies\, Inc. offers a tailored reading intervention in a small group setting to partner with homeschool families in SC. This unique approach allows families to band together and collectively help their children catch up in their reading skills. \nSign up for an informational meeting to learn more about a reading group for your child or how to train to become a reading instructor.\nTraining for the instructors will be September 13 and 14.\nSIGN UP HERE
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/reading-intervention/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240905T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240905T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness: Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health Awareness: Virtual Workshop\nby SC Homeschooling Connection\nwith Butterfly Beacon\nThursday\, Sept 5 at 2pm\nFREE — Parent/Educators\nNote this is a free event by SC Homeschooling Connection. Scroll down to register so we can send you the zoom link and keep an eye out for you.\nThe workshop will also be recorded for replay. \nCLICK HERE to find out more about Butterfly Beacon. \nDid you know? \nStatistics show that 5000 youth ages 15 to 24 are successful every year at taking their lives. There are 12 successful youth suicides everyday. 1 is too many! \nOur goal is that the wings of every youth in the B.U.T.T.E.R.F.L.Y program unfold\, revealing the true beauty within themselves and the world around them. Through mindful guidance and real life education\, we strive to break through the false sense of reality perpetuated by popular culture\, social media\, and entertainment. Our vision is to cultivate a generation of respectful\, self-loving\, understanding\, educated\, compassionate\, resilient\, and socially conscious youth who not only recognize their worth\, but also understand the profound impact they can have on the world. A purpose only they can fulfill! \n\nThinking back as an adult… \n\nDid you ever feel misunderstood as a child?\nDid you feel like you didn’t fit in anywhere?\nDid you ever feel like your voice didn’t matter?\nDid you ever feel unsure about whether you were loved or not?\nWas there ever something that you felt like you needed\, but wasn’t given that could’ve changed the direction of your life?\n\nIf you did\, then you know how our children are feeling\, and you understand them more than you think you do. You also realize that they are dealing with so much worse because of the access at their fingertips. We must listen to what they are saying/not saying and look for any changes in their mood and attitude. \nHaving been bullied while struggling with feelings of low self-esteem\, low self-worth and feeling misunderstood\, elementary\, middle and high school were hard for me. I felt like how I was feeling didn’t matter\, like I didn’t matter. My experiences weren’t isolated. Many youth struggle with these same emotions every single day! Just like a Butterfly\, our youth go through different stages. This 12 – week program is designed to help 6th through 12th graders (ages 12 – 18) navigate each stage of their life with love\, support\, patience and understanding while securing their mental\, emotional and social wellbeing. We must advocate for our youth and teach them how to rise above their circumstances. \nEMPOWERING YOUTH\, UNLEASHING POTENTIAL \nIn each weekly module students will learn… \n\n Be –  how to exist daily\, how to overcome suicide and find the value in themselves daily; to live\nUniquely U – that they are the sole example for themselves; they write the story for their lives\nToday – to focus on the present time; to not allow their past to decide their future; growth      \nTomorrow and – to plan for the future\, but not dwell on it; to be prepared for what’s ahead; goals   \nEveryday – how to be consistent on a daily basis; what it means to stay true to oneself; integrity\nRemembering to – how to learn from the past; the importance of forward movement; forgiveness \nFirst – self-care; how to not focus on other’s opinions of them; what it means to be a priority    \nLove – to build an unconditional devotion to self-love; self-appreciation; self- respect; importance of\nYourself – individuality; to know and love who they are\, what they stand for; morals and values \n\nRegister here to reserve your space!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/mental-health-awareness-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:FREE,Parent,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240905T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240905T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
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SUMMARY:Picture Book Panel: Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Picture Book Panel: Virtual Workshop\nBy Cardinal Rule Press\nThursday\, Sept 5 at 1 pm\nFREE — Parent/Educators\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City Event. Contact Cardinal Rule Press for more information \nTune in for this vibrant community of authors\, parents\, families\, and friends to hear about Cardinal Rule Press’s newest children’s book Do-It-Yourself Dollhouse & how to transition back-to-school! We look forward to hearing from the author\, Shannon Anderson and hope to see you there! \n\nFACILITATOR: Nationally recognized author\, publisher and speaker Maria Dismondy is dedicated to inspiring and empowering children. She has authored nine children’s books and made more than 800 speaking appearances. She lives in southeast Michigan with her husband\, Dave\, and their three children.\nPANELIST: Shannon Anderson is an award-winning author and speaker who enjoys traveling the country for author visits and other events and conferences. She taught for 25 years at both the elementary and college level\, and was named one of the Today Show’s teachers who “awed and inspired” in 2019.\nMoni Ritchie Hadley\, a half-Japanese military brat\, bounced back and forth from the USA to Japan. Daydreaming was a favorite pastime. She is the author of the forthcoming Miso Magic (‘24)\, Anzu and the Art of Friendship  (‘23)\, and  The Star Festival (‘21)\, a 2022 Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year.\nKathryn is an award-winning author/illustrator\, best known for her character-building number/color book series: One\, Zero\, and Two. She is also the co-author of Beautiful Hands\, a book about possibilities and reaching your dreams. She helps readers find creative methods to engage and connect with their students through the power of reading\, art\, and literature.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/picture-book-panel-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240813T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240813T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
CREATED:20240811T204916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240811T204916Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Huddle: Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Huddle Workshop\nBy South Congaree Branch Library\nTuesday\, August 13 at 5:30pm\nParent/Educators — FREE\nThis month’s topic is Homeschooling 101. Presentation about getting started homeschooling with Kim Andrysczyk. Bring your questions!\nAn activity will also be provided for the kiddos. \nLocation: South Congaree-Pine Ridge Branch Library at 200 Sunset Drive\, West Columbia\, SC \nContact Carol Clark\, Branch Librarian\n803.785.3050\nCCLARK@lex.lib.sc.us \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-huddle-workshop/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:FREE,Parent
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
CREATED:20240811T210137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240811T210504Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Hub: Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Hub: Ice Cream Social\nby Chapin Branch Library\nMonday\, August 12 at 6 pm\nAll ages — FREE\nThe Chapin Branch Library has lots of great resources for homeschool families. Stop by for this social gathering to find out more and to meet/greet with fellow homeschoolers. \nLocation: Chapin Branch Library 129 NW Columbia Ave Chapin\, SC 29036 \nBrainstorm ideas with the librarian about scheduling more activities to supplement your homeschool studies! \nContact\, Josie Seacrist\, Branch Librarian\nJSeacrist@lex.lib.sc.us\nPH 803.345.5479\nwww.lex.lib.sc.us
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-hub-ice-cream-social/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Parent
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240807T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240807T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
CREATED:20240528T024411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T024411Z
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SUMMARY:Take Action SC: Teacher Workshop Horry County
DESCRIPTION:Take Action SC: Teacher Workshop Horry County\nby Take Action SC & SC DHEC\nWednesday\, Aug 7th @8am\nParents — $10\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nSC DHEC and Take Action SC will be hosting their annual environmental educators summer workshop in two locations with an opportunity to tour the landfill in each location plus ‘hands-on’ learning labs to help you find ways to integrate environmental lessons into your everyday teaching all held from 8 am – 12 pm. This years’ experience will include: \nSC DHEC educator lesson demonstrations on Natural Resources\, Landfills\, Energy and Circular Economy with Battery Recycling plus more from the Action for a cleaner tomorrow curriculum. \nAll participants will start their day with a yogurt bar and receive a copy of the newly updated “Action for a cleaner tomorrow” curriculum supplement\, a Take Action SC Artic Stainless Steel Reusable Water Bottle\, a Take Action SC insulated reusuable bag\, a motherboard clipboard as well as other teacher prizes throughout the day. \nTake Action SC workshop admission will be a non-refundable $10 registration fee that includes all activities and classroom materials. \nAugust 7\, 2024 will be held at Horry County Solid Waste Authority Administrative Buildings. \nRegister HERE. \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/take-action-sc-teacher-workshop-horry-county/
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240724T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240724T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
CREATED:20240522T194703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T194703Z
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SUMMARY:Take Action SC: Teacher Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Take Action SC: Teacher Workshop\nby SC DHEC\nWednesday\, July 24th @8am\nParents — $10\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nSC DHEC and Take Action SC will be hosting their annual environmental educators summer workshop in two locations with an opportunity to tour the landfill in each location plus ‘hands-on’ learning labs to help you find ways to integrate environmental lessons into your everyday teaching all held from 8 am – 12 pm. This years’ experience will include: \nSC DHEC educator lesson demonstrations on Natural Resources\, Landfills\, Energy and Circular Economy with Battery Recycling plus more from the Action for a cleaner tomorrow curriculum. \nAll participants will start their day with a yogurt bar and receive a copy of the newly updated “Action for a cleaner tomorrow” curriculum supplement\, a Take Action SC Artic Stainless Steel Reusable Water Bottle\, a Take Action SC insulated reusuable bag\, a motherboard clipboard as well as other teacher prizes throughout the day. \nTake Action SC workshop admission will be a non-refundable $10 registration fee that includes all activities and classroom materials. \nClick HERE to register for this event. \nThis workshop will be held at Twin Chimneys Landfill at 11075 Augusta Road Honea Path\, SC 29654 \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/take-action-sc-teacher-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240628T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240629T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
CREATED:20231013T140425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T175446Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Expo 2024
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Expo 2024\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nSaturday\, June 29 from 10am-4pm\nOpen to the Public\nMark your calendars\, save the date!!\nMore details coming soon about the Midlands Homeschool Expo and Used Booksale. \nConsignment sale will start on Friday\, June 28th.\nVendor Hall and Consignment Sale will be open on Saturday\, June 29th.\nClick HERE for the latest updates
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-expo-2024/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Events,Parent
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240611T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
CREATED:20240610T143857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T143857Z
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SUMMARY:Let Grow Club: Sesqui
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: Sesqui\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nTUESDAY\, June 11\, 10 am-noon\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. We’re switching up to Tuesdays at 10 am for June/July. \nLet Grow Play Club TUESDAY 10 am-12pm–thru June/July\nThis Week’s Location: Sesquicentennial State Park\, 9564 Two Notch Rd\, Columbia\, SC 29223 \nActivities include canoe/kayak/paddle boat rentals\, walking trails and splash pad. Fees for parking and rentals.\nLook for Angela Hardy to greet you–and facilitate introductions and chaperone locations to assist supervising our youth activities.\nCall/text 803-743-8802.\n \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 get an estimate of attendees and send you meet-up reminders:\n\n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-club-sesqui/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Events,Interest Club,Let Grow Club,Parent,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240525T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
CREATED:20240504T170943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T170943Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240511T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
CREATED:20240504T165615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T165615Z
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SUMMARY:Parenting Teens: The Connection Between Technology & Anxiety
DESCRIPTION:Parenting Teens in a Smartphone World\nby Scholarship Gold\nSaturday\, May 11th @ 10am\nFREE — Parents\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nScholarship Gold is excited to sponsor this event\, bringing our favorite expert\, Dr. Scott Hammontree\, to share his insight into the unique challenges to teens’ mental health\, especially in connection with their smartphone & social media usage.\nHis engaging delivery and fact-based tips will equip you to help your teen protect and improve their mental health.  And he will provide solid tips to help parents protect their teen’s mental well-being as they navigate the steps towards adulthood.  Dr Hammontree is\, by far\, the expert we most trust and admire in this field and we are thrilled to bring his expertise to you. \nThere is no cost to attend but you do need to register. Save your spot today! \nRegister HERE for this virtual workshop.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/parenting-teens-the-connection-between-technology-anxiety/
CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240509T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240509T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
CREATED:20240402T183712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T183712Z
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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=UTC:20240430T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240430T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
CREATED:20240313T152019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T152019Z
UID:30247-1714467600-1714503600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Virtual SC Meet-n-Greet
DESCRIPTION:Virtual SC Meet & Greet\nby Virtual SC\nTuesday\, April 30 9am & 7pm\nFree — Parent/Teen\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City Event. Contact Virtual SC with any questions (scroll down to RSVP). \nJoin the VirtualSC Home School Liaison and the VSC Outreach Team for a meet-and-greet event designed for homeschool families. This event will last 30 minutes. \nDuring the session\, presenters will discuss VirtualSC general program information\, parent resources\, and upcoming outreach events. Presenters will also address questions from attendees unique to homeschool students’ experience with the VirtualSC program. \nThis session will be offered at 9:00 a.m. and at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday\, April 30\, 2024. Both sessions will contain the same information! To register for this event\, please select the\nsign-up links below for your preferred session time. If you’re unsure of what time works best for you\, you’re welcome to register for both events. \nPlease feel free to share this\ninformation with fellow families in the homeschool community! \nMorning Event Registration Link\nEvening Event Registration Link
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/virtual-sc-meet-n-greet/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240427T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240427T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
CREATED:20240317T173609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240317T173609Z
UID:30268-1714219200-1714224600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Black Hair Panel: Civil Rights
DESCRIPTION:Black Hair Panel: A Civil Rights Discussion\nby Richland Library Sandhills\nSaturday\, April 27th @12pm\nFREE — Teens/Parents\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \n\nCome join us for a candid discussion touching on the Crown Act and Hair Discrimination. \n\nJoin the Richland Library’s African American History and Culture Events Committee for a candid discussion touching on the Crown Act and Hair Discrimination. The program will have a panel discussion and a Q&A session for the audience to participate in. This will be an in-person and online event. Please visit this event page closer to the event for the zoom link. \nFind more info HERE.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/black-hair-panel-civil-rights/
CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240422T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
CREATED:20240317T174328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240317T174328Z
UID:30271-1713808800-1713814200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Open Lab: Audio
DESCRIPTION:Open Lab: Audio Edition\nby Richland Library St. Andrews\nMonday\, April 22nd @6pm\nFREE — Teens/Parents\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nThe makerspace is now open! Working on a new skill or working on your own project or stuck on what to do next? With assistance from our makerspace professionals\, you will have access to LogicPro X and Garage Band\, professional level recording software based on the Apple OS platform.  \nTeens and Adults ONLY \nMore info HERE. The Richland Library St Andrews is located at 2916 Broad River Road\, Columbia\, SC 29210
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/open-lab-audio-2/
CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240420
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
CREATED:20231031T193649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T193649Z
UID:29797-1713484800-1713571199@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:SWU Campus Preview
DESCRIPTION:SWU Campus Preview\nby Southern Wesleyan University\nFriday\, April 19 @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/swu-campus-preview-3/
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240412T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
CREATED:20240317T184121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240317T184121Z
UID:30283-1712926800-1712937600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Ask An Attorney
DESCRIPTION:Ask An Attorney\nby Richland Library\nFriday\, April 12th @1pm\nFREE — Parents\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event \nDuring the Ask An Attorney event you will have an opportunity to sit down\, one-on-one with a lawyer to ask for guidance and direction on any number of legal issues you are facing. Past attendees have had a chance to ask about guardianship\, criminal charges\, civil \nSessions may be limited to fifteen minutes\, and referrals will often be provided if necessary. \nRegistration is required for your free appointment to see an attorney. Please call the Social Work Department at 803-509-8371 or email socialworker@richlandlibrary.com to secure your reservation. \nDisclaimer: This will not establish a client-attorney relationship but can be used as a starting place in your research. The attorney will not owe you any services at the end of the session\, unless you elect to retain the attorney. \nRichland Library also provides access to Gale Legal Forms\, a free collection of South Carolina – specific forms that can be downloaded\, completed\, and printed. Forms are available on topics such as family law\, landlord/tenant matters\, and contracts. \nMore info HERE. The Richland Library is located at 1431 Assembly St.\, Columbia\, SC 29201
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/ask-an-attorney/
CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240323T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
CREATED:20240308T181911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T181940Z
UID:30184-1711184400-1711195200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Litter Pick-up
DESCRIPTION:Great American Clean-up:\nLitter Pick-up\nby Keep the Midlands Beautiful\nSaturday\, March 23 at 9 am\nFree — 12+/Adults\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City Event\, please contact Keep the Midlands Beautiful (Click HERE to sign up as a volunteer) \n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers Needed: 2024 GAC Kickoff   \nAt Keep the Midlands Beautiful\, we’re incredibly proud of the work we do alongside dedicated volunteers like you. Together\, we’re not just cleaning up our neighborhoods – we’re transforming them into vibrant\, safe\, and healthy spaces where everyone can thrive. \nThrough programs like the Great American Cleanup\, an annual nationwide cleanup program initiated by Keep America Beautiful\, we can make a real difference in the movement to make our community a better place to live\, work\, and play. \nAlthough we encourage all of our volunteers to participate in cleanups throughout the program’s length\, March 19th – June 20th\, we are kicking off this year’s Great American Cleanup initiative with a litter cleanup around Midlands Technical College- Airport Campus to help encourage our community to come together to make a difference.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign up for event here!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/litter-pick-up-2/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240322T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
CREATED:20240223T012910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T210743Z
UID:30151-1711101600-1711108800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:SC Homeschool Family Day: Canceled
DESCRIPTION:SC Homeschool Family Day\nCanceled due to inclement weather\nby Premier Apps Solutions\nFriday\, March 22nd @10am\nParents — FREE\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nIt’s time for parents to let loose and enjoy some well-deserved time having fun with other homeschoolers! This in-person event is exclusively for homeschool parents like you. Take a break from the daily routine and connect with other homeschooling families in our community. Whether you’re a seasoned homeschooler or just starting out\, this event is the perfect opportunity to unwind\, share experiences\, and make new friends. Don’t miss out on this chance to recharge and have a blast with fellow homeschool parents at SC Homeschool Family Day! \n*Each vehicle must pay the $5.00 parking fee to enter park to their teller. \nRegister here! \nLeo’s Landing is located at 6071 Saint Andrews Road Columbia\, SC
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/sc-homeschool-family-day/
CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240323
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
CREATED:20231031T193516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T193516Z
UID:29795-1711065600-1711151999@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:SWU Campus Preview
DESCRIPTION:SWU Campus Preview\nby Southern Wesleyan University\nFriday\, March 22 @9am\nTeens/Parents — FREE\n  \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/swu-campus-preview-2/
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240321T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
CREATED:20240207T182700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T182700Z
UID:30116-1711011600-1711036800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Hopes & Dreams Conference
DESCRIPTION:Hopes & Dreams Conference\nby Family Connection SC\nThursday\, March 21st @ 9am\nPrices vary\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nOur 2024 Hopes & Dreams Conference brings together parents\, students\, professionals\, exhibitors\, and sponsors for a day of learning and collaboration! \nParents: Apply for a scholarship\nA limited number of parent scholarships are available to attend conference at no cost. Parents who have been awarded a scholarship will be notified via email by March 1. \nWe are planning 15 breakout sessions and two general sessions. Keynote speakers and session topics will be announced soon! \n\nFamily Connection is changing lives by making connections\, raising awareness\, and promoting inclusion for those who have a disability or chronic health condition. \nLearn more about our work: https://www.familyconnectionsc.org/our-work/ \nPricing: \nAttendee: $85 \n\n\n\n\n\nEarly bird pricing ends on February 29th. Beginning March 1\, ticket price will be $100 \nStudent: $25 \nThe Hopes & Dreams Conference will be held at R2i2 Conference Center: 763 Fashion Drive in Columbia\, SC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets HERE.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/hopes-dreams-conference/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Events,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240314T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240316T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
CREATED:20230831T203736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T203809Z
UID:29647-1710437400-1710612000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Great Homeschool Convention 2024
DESCRIPTION:Great Homeschool Convention\nGreenville\, SC 2024\nMarch 14-16\nParent/Educators/Families\nNote: This is *not* a Cola City event. Contact Great Homeschool Convention for more information and registration \nThe Great Homeschool Convention is a happens in 5 locations across the nation. The Southeast Location is Greenville\, SC. Other stops include: Texas\, Ohio\, California and Missouri. \nNationally reknown speakers and workshop presenters will be there. Workshop tracks emphasize Homeschool 101\, Parenting\, Classical Education\, Charlotte Mason\, High School and Special Needs. Plus\, there’s Kids’ and Teens’ tracks and events. \nVendor hall has lots of great resources. Shopping only passes are available. FREE admission to the vendor hall on Thursday\, only.\nSign up to volunteer for a 4-hour shift and get free admission to the conference.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/great-homeschool-convention-2024/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240306T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240306T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
CREATED:20240219T170821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T170821Z
UID:30130-1709740800-1709748000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Outdoor Ed Spaces: Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor Environmental Education Workshop\nby Shroud Water Research Center\nWednesday\, March 6th @ 4pm\nVirtual — Parents/Teachers\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nOutdoor learning spaces benefit water quality and wildlife habitat and provide meaningful outdoor learning opportunities for teachers and their K–12 students. \nIn this workshop\, participants will hear directly from elementary through high school educators who have created outdoor learning spaces at their schools\, and from Stroud Center education staff. They will discuss the process of creating outdoor learning spaces\, from design and building to lesson implementation. \nPresenters will also share tips on how to get started\, how to find funding\, what design tools to use\, and how to successfully communicate with key staff in the district. \nResources and a recording of the webinar will be shared after the workshop with all registrants. \n\nWhen: Wednesday\, March 6\, 2024\, 4–6 p.m. EST.\nWhere: Online via Zoom. The connection link will be emailed prior to the event\, and a recording of the webinar will be sent to participants.\nAudience: This online session is open to all audiences\, but it is especially supportive to homeschool providers\, classroom teachers\, and nonformal environmental educators. Two hours of Act 48 are available for Pennsylvania Certified Teachers. A certificate of participation will be provided upon request.\nCost: $10. Submit the registration form and then make the payment.\nDeadline to register: 5 p.m. EST on March 5.\nQuestions? Find the event page Here or Email tmuenz@stroudcenter.org
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/outdoor-ed-spaces-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240220T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
CREATED:20240215T190935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T191010Z
UID:30127-1708450200-1708455600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Homeschool Huddle: Discus Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Huddle: Discus Workshop\nBy South Congaree Branch/Lexington Library\nTuesday\, February 20 at 5:30 pm\nFREE — Parents/Educators\n  \nNOTE: This is *NOT* a Cola City event. Please contact Lexington Library for more details. \nHomeschool Huddle is a monthly workshop hosted by South Congaree-Pineridge Branch Library at 200 Sunset Drive\, West Columbia\, SC 29172. \nTuesday\, Feb 20\, 5:30 PM: Reference coordinator for the library system\, Amanda Stone\, will be the guest speaker and will present a workshop on using Discus. It is truly a hidden gem! Come learn how to use this wonderful tool in your homeschool. \nYouth services staff will hang out with your children and work on some STEM activities or they can sit in on the parent workshop if you prefer that. \nNo need to sign up\, just show up. You do not have to be a county resident to learn about the Discus resource–it’s available statewide for all SC residents. \nContact Branch Librarian for questions.\nCarol Clark\, 803.785.3050\nCCLARK@lex.lib.sc.us 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-huddle-discus/
CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240220
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
CREATED:20231031T193343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T193343Z
UID:29792-1708300800-1708387199@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:SWU Campus Preview
DESCRIPTION:SWU Campus Preview\nby Southern Wesleyan University\nMonday\, February 19 @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/swu-campus-preview/
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240209T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T112407
CREATED:20231216T192907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231216T202025Z
UID:29967-1707472800-1707487200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Careers in Education at Newberry College
DESCRIPTION:Careers in Education\nby Newberry College\nFriday\, Feb 9th @10am\nFREE — Teens\n  \nNewberry College Department of Education would like to cordially invite you and your students to a special day of education activities.  Join us for a tour of the Japanese Gardens where we will be working on math problems and math activities. \n Then we will treat you to a free meal and finally there will be a time to meet and greet local experts.  These experts will discuss how their education has helped them in their careers.  This event is not just for future teachers we would like to welcome anyone who would like to join us. \n The event is planned for February 9\, 2024 at Newberry College \nFrom 10:00am -2:00pm \nWe will meet at The Center for Teacher Education \n1121 Speers Street \nNewberry\, SC  29108 \nPLEASE RSVP to Angelia Bedenbaugh at angelia.bedenbaugh@newberry.edu  no later than January 29\, 2024 \nMore information on Newberry College’s Department of Education HERE.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/careers-in-education-at-newberry-college/
CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen
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