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SUMMARY:Take Action Club: Your Story Matters
DESCRIPTION:Take Action Club\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nWed\, Oct 2 from 10am-noon\nTeens — $5/person\nNote: This is Cola City event. Registration required–scroll down to reserve your space. \nTake Action Club is a new initiative for middle/high schoolers to learn about building community and practical projects. Plus FUN! \n\nThis week\, participants will learn:  Your Story Matters: A StoryJustice Workshop\nStoryJustice is the framework in which anyone can harness their passion for storytelling to influence great change in their communities. Your story has the power to bring people together and give them permission to share their own stories\, no matter how young you are. In this workshop\, we will be using collage art to tell the story of who we are and what matters to us.\n\nLocation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia\, 2701 Heyward St\, Columbia\, SC 29205 (Let Grow Play Club meet-up is at Owens Field afterwards from 1-3pm)\n\nSign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/take-action-club-your-story-matters/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Interest Club,Take Action Club,Teen
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241002T150000
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SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club: October
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: Owens Field\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednsday\, October 2\, 1-3 pm\nFREE — All ages\nThis activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers\, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up but there is a sign up form so we can send you a reminder about the location details each week. \nThis is not just another playground meet-up group. It’s a new kind of play program. Intentionally designed to foster independence\, social development\, problem solving–for all ages (especially 8+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome\, though. \nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities thru the summer to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. We’re meeting up on WEDNESDAYs at 1 pm in October. \nLet Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 1-3 pm now thru May\nOctober’s Location: Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\, SC 29205 \nBring: yard games\, balls/frisbies\, bubbles\, nerf blasters\, sidewalk chalk\, table games/activities\, scooters\, skate boards\, bikes.\nParents also bring beach chairs\, sunscreen\, bottled water and snacks.  \nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, Click HERE\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com \nCall or Text if you get lost along the way: 803-307-4880 \nSign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:\nLoading…
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-october/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Let Grow Club,Parent,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241004T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241004T140000
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SUMMARY:Firefly Gameday: October
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Day\nby Firefly Toys & Games\nFirst Friday of the Month\nAll Ages — Free\nNote: This is not a Cola City Event. We are meeting up there–so keep an eye out for other Cola City connections! \nThis free event is the First Friday of the month from 12-2pm. Open to all ages. Located at Firefly Toys & Games\, 736 Saint Andrews Rd Ste C\, Columbia\, SC \nFirefly staff will be highlighting and teaching educational board games which cover a range of subjects\, such as: Math\, Science\, Geography\, Chemistry and many more. \nUse games for education; come learn about it.\nAnd look for other Cola City Homeschoolers! We’re scheduling this as a meet-up time/location for our “Let Grow Club” initiative.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/firefly-gameday-october/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Let Grow Club,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241009T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241009T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T042554
CREATED:20240922T224505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T224945Z
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SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club: October
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: Owens Field\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednsday\, October 9\, 1-3 pm\nFREE — All ages\nThis activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers\, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up but there is a sign up form so we can send you a reminder about the location details each week. \nThis is not just another playground meet-up group. It’s a new kind of play program. Intentionally designed to foster independence\, social development\, problem solving–for all ages (especially 8+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome\, though. \nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities thru the summer to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. We’re meeting up on WEDNESDAYs at 1 pm in October. \nLet Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 1-3 pm now thru May\nOctober’s Location: Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\, SC 29205 \nBring: yard games\, balls/frisbies\, bubbles\, nerf blasters\, sidewalk chalk\, table games/activities\, scooters\, skate boards\, bikes.\nParents also bring beach chairs\, sunscreen\, bottled water and snacks.  \nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, Click HERE\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com \nCall or Text if you get lost along the way: 803-307-4880 \nSign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:\nLoading…
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-october-2/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Interest Club,Let Grow Club,Parent,Teen
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SUMMARY:Take Action Club: Wildlife Habitats
DESCRIPTION:Take Action Club\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nWed\, Oct 16 from 10am-noon\nTeens — $5/person\nNote: This is Cola City event. Registration required–scroll down to reserve your space. \nTake Action Club is a new initiative for middle/high schoolers to learn about building community and practical projects. Plus FUN! Meetings on the 1st/3rd Wednesdays of the month from 10am-noon at Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 2701 Heyward St\, Columbia \n\n\nThis week\, participants will learn: Wildlife Habitat and Community Care.  \n\nJoin Beth Foley the Conservation Education Coordinator with SC Department of Natural Resources to learn about South Carolina’s wonderful flora and fauna. You will learn the natural history of several native wildlife species\, their habitat requirements\, and ways to make your own yard more beneficial to wildlife. Participants will learn basic identification techniques for wildlife tracks\, skulls\, pelts\, and scat and why these skills are important for wildlife biologists. Each participant will get to make their own make-it-take-it plaster casting of an animal track.\n\n\nSign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/wildlife-habitats/
CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Interest Club,Take Action Club,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241016T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241016T150000
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SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club: October
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: Owens Field\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, October 16\, 1-3 pm\nFREE — All ages\nThis activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers\, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up but there is a sign up form so we can send you a reminder about the location details each week. \nThis is not just another playground meet-up group. It’s a new kind of play program. Intentionally designed to foster independence\, social development\, problem solving–for all ages (especially 8+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome\, though. \nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities thru the summer to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. We’re meeting up on WEDNESDAYs at 1 pm in October. \nLet Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 1-3 pm now thru May\nOctober’s Location: Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\, SC 29205 \nBring: yard games\, balls/frisbies\, bubbles\, nerf blasters\, sidewalk chalk\, table games/activities\, scooters\, skate boards\, bikes.\nParents also bring beach chairs\, sunscreen\, bottled water and snacks. \nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, Click HERE\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com \nCall or Text if you get lost along the way: 803-307-4880 \nSign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:\nLoading…
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-october-3/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Events,FREE,Interest Club,Let Grow Club,Parent,Teen
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SUMMARY:ACT Webinar: Choosing the "Right" College
DESCRIPTION:Choosing the “Right” College\nby ACT & CollegeWise\nWednesday\, Oct 16 @7pm EST\nFREE — Teens/Parents\nNote: This event is *NOT* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact ACT for more information \nFinding Your Fit: Researching & Choosing the Right College\nWednesday\, October 16\, 2024 – 6:00 p.m. CT/7:00 p.m. ET \n\nAbout this session: With over 4\,000 universities just in the US\, it’s no wonder most students feel overwhelmed by the research process to find the right schools. Where do you even begin? \nIn this webinar\, Collegewise admission experts will be sharing top tips on how to effectively conduct college research and solidify a well-rounded list of schools. We want every student to be thrilled about their options. \nBy the end of the session\, you will discover: \n\nHow to do robust and effective research\nWhat factors to consider when conducting college research\nHow to maximize college visits\nHow to create a balanced college list that includes likely\, target\, and reach schools\nHow to find schools that are the right fit for your personality\, aspirations\, and budget\n\nCollege research doesn’t have to be so complicated\, and with Collegewise expert advice\, you’ll be all set to approach it with a greater sense of confidence. \nRegister now and secure your seat!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/act-webinar-choosing-the-right-college/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241018T130000
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SUMMARY:Sally Salamander Walking Tour: Rescheduled
DESCRIPTION:Sally Salamander Scavenger Hunt (rescheduled)\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nFriday\, Oct 18\, 1-3 pm\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is a Cola City meet-up. It’s free\, but please scroll down to sign up so we know to keep an eye out for you and can notify you of any changes in case of inclement weather. This Field Trip is another “Let Grow” initative to foster agency and autonomy at age-appropriate levels. \nSally Salamander is a walking tour of downtown Columbia featuring numbered\, bronze statues of South Carolina’s state amphibian\, the spotted salamander. The tour was presented by the Leadership Columbia class of 2009. We’ll meet-up at Columbia SC Visitors Center to get started! \nI’m Sally\, Columbia SC’s official amphibian ambassador! As you look for me around downtown\, be sure to notice the beautiful architecture and cultural icons of South Carolina’s capital city. We pride ourselves on maintaining our rich history as we build for the future. When you spot me along your journey\, feel free to pet me. Like our locals\, I am friendly and full of Southern graciousness. \nStreet Parking available near Columbia Regional Visitors Center\, 1120 Lincoln Street Columbia\, SC 29201. Contact Kim with Cola City Homeschoolers if you’re lost along the way or running late: 803-307-4880\n \nWe will be exploring the spots along Main Street and looping back to the start. We won’t cover the entire distance of them all. You can come back to find the rest on your own (or we can schedule part 2). Families with younger children\, please consider the walking distance and duration of time. If we need to split up into older/younger groups. \nSign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:\nLoading…
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/sally-salamander-rescheduled/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Interest Club,Let Grow Club,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241019T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241019T160000
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CREATED:20240917T174946Z
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SUMMARY:Intuitive Painting 101
DESCRIPTION:Intuitive Painting 101\nby Columbia Museum of Art\nSaturday\, Oct 19th @10am\nTeens/Parents — $72-90\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. \nExplore the meditative process of painting. Students experiment with paint in a creative environment while taking inspiration from French Moderns and the CMA Collection. Taught by local art educator Mary Hendrix\, who holds a bachelor’s degree in art from East Tennessee State University and a master’s degree in teaching from the University of South Carolina. Ages 15 and up. All materials included. \n$90 / $72 for members. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/intuitive-painting-101/
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241023T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241023T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T042554
CREATED:20240922T225032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T225032Z
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SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club: October
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow Play Club: Owens Field\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, October 23\, 1-3 pm\nFREE — All ages\nThis activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers\, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up but there is a sign up form so we can send you a reminder about the location details each week. \nThis is not just another playground meet-up group. It’s a new kind of play program. Intentionally designed to foster independence\, social development\, problem solving–for all ages (especially 8+). Families with younger siblings are also welcome\, though. \nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities thru the summer to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. We’re meeting up on WEDNESDAYs at 1 pm in October. \nLet Grow Play Club WEDNESDAYS 1-3 pm now thru May\nOctober’s Location: Owens Field Skate Park 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\, SC 29205 \nBring: yard games\, balls/frisbies\, bubbles\, nerf blasters\, sidewalk chalk\, table games/activities\, scooters\, skate boards\, bikes.\nParents also bring beach chairs\, sunscreen\, bottled water and snacks. \nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, Click HERE\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com \nCall or Text if you get lost along the way: 803-307-4880 \nSign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:\nLoading…
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-october-4/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Let Grow Club,Parent,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241024T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241024T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T042554
CREATED:20240922T235232Z
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SUMMARY:Bonfire Meet-up for Teens: Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Bonfire Meet-up for Teens\nby Cola City & Akoma Cares\nThursday\, Oct 24 at 6 pm\nTeens 12+ — Free\nNote: This activity is a collaboration with Cola City and Akoma Cares. This event has been cancelled. The bonfire area needed some cleanup which had initially been scheduled prior to the storm. The clean up was postponed because of the storm though. \nNow\, the area has more significant clean up needed as storm recovery. The bonfire event is postponed till the area can be assessed for use later in the Spring. \nGot other meet-up and volunteer ideas? Contact Kim at colacityinfo@gmail.com  \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/bonfire-meet-up-for-teens/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:FREE,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241030T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T042554
CREATED:20240922T233002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T154651Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Mock Market Day
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Mock Market Day\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, Oct. 30\nfrom 10am-noon\nAll ages — $5/vendor space\nMarket Day is a fun\, opportunity to be a creative entrepreneur and snag a bunch of treats! Wednesday\, October 30th from 10am to noon. Wear your costumes\, too! \nLocation: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia\, 2701 Heyward St\, Columbia\, SC 29205 Free parking along both sides of the street–look for the entrance at the corner/front side of the building. \n(Let Grow Play Club meet-up: Hide and Seek Trick or Treat is at Owens Field afterwards from 1-3pm) \nEntrepreneur Challenge: create items for “sale”: something fun\, useful\, or beautiful. Holiday Theme recommended. \nIdeas for getting started: Bookmarks\, DIY Slime\, Homemade Soaps\, Origami Creations\, DIY Stress Balls\, Sun Catchers\, Dream Catchers\, Beaded Bracelets\, DIY Bouncy Balls\, DIY Bath Bombs\, Wood Crafts\, DIY PlayDoh\, Picture Frames\, Small Clay Dishes\, Paper Flowers\, Pet Rocks\, Painted Stones\, Magnets\, Mod Podge Creations\, Homemade Comics\, Pour Paintings\, Keychains. Edible items are permitted\, too: either homemade or packaged creatively. \nParticipants may set up as individual vendors or partner together. Market Day bucks will be provided per vendor space\, to shop for items. Each vendor space is $5 (will be provided $20 Market Day bucks). Partners sharing a space will also share their market day dollars. \nVendors please price items or have a price sign. Each participant will be provided with Market Day Bucks only–no coins. So keep that in mind with your prices. \nNotes to clarify about the market day bucks and the particpation fee: \n\nParticipants will not earn or use “real money.” Think of it more like a mock market day or a trading day. The currency is a set amount for each participant–so they can value their items and trade within the closed economy. Like a barter system of sorts–they’ll walk away with other “goods” to show for their contribution to the economy.\nWe do have a small fee for participation to cover our overhead costs of running and organizing Cola City. That money goes into the “economy” of this event and this support resource.\nConsider the real life value of your market items between $.25-$1.50 per items. Prepare 15-30 items for your store. Set the market day bucks prices between $1-$5.\nBonus bucks ($5)  for vendors who incorporate recycled\, repurposed or environmentally-friendly products–and can explain this component.\nParents will not have any spending money. Roles will be reversed\, to get your child to buy items that you might want.\n\nSign up here to get a vendor space:
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/holiday-market-day/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Events,Holiday,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241030T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241030T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T042554
CREATED:20240922T235939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T235940Z
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SUMMARY:Hide-n-Seek Trick-or-Treat
DESCRIPTION:Hide n Seek Trick or Treat\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers  Wednesday\, Oct 30 @1 pm\nAll ages — FREE\nLet’s celebrate Halloween with a fun outing at the park. Meet up at Owens Field Skate Park\, 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\, SC 29205 \nDress up in your costumes and bring a bag of candy to contribute. We’ll play for a while at the park while we get organized with a few teen/adult volunteers who will hide along the trail with a stash of candy. \nWe’ll instruct the participants so they know where to safely look for candy keepers. Parents are asked to supervise young children. This is not a drop-off event. \nBring: a bag of candy to donate to the game. Bring your own trick or treat bag or container to collect goodies. \nNo sign up\, just show up.\nContact Kim 803-307-4880 or colacityinfo@gmail.com\nCall or text if you get lost along the way or for inclement weather. \nIf you’d like to get on the reminder list for Let Grow Club Park Meet-ups\, here’s the form: \nLoading…
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/hide-n-seek-trick-or-treat-2/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Holiday,Let Grow Club,Teen
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