Cola City Homeschoolers

Art Class: Drawing 101
2023-09-23 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | In Person
Art Class: Drawing 101
By Columbia Museum of Art
Saturday, Sept 23 from 10am -4pm
Ages 15+ — $80/participant
Note: This is *not* a Cola City event. Contact Columbia Museum of Art for more information and registration.
Pencil in some time to work on foundational drawing techniques in this one-day workshop. Students experiment with pencil, charcoal, and conté crayon and take an in-depth exploration of proportions and value and textural contrasts.
Taught by 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 and equipment provided.
$80 / $64 for members.

Play Club Meet-up
2023-10-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Let Grow Play Club Meet-up
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Friday, October 13 @12-2pm
Ages 8+/Teens — Free
This 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+).
This week’s meet-up is at the Richland Library Downtown Location 1431 Assembly St., Columbia, SC 29201. Teens 12+ can access the Teens Only area, with a maker space and activities geared especially for that age. Children’s section also has some great activities for kids to implement.
Free parking behind the library in the lower lot and across the street at Park Street. Parking meters also available with mobile pay via passport parking app.
Look for Kim to greet you on the lower level by the sitting area near the Children’s room–and facilitate introductions.
Call or text if you get lost along the way or you’re running late: 803-307-4880.Contact colacityinfo@gmail.com with any other questions.

Native Americans in SC Field Trip
2023-10-18 10:30 - 12:30 | In Person
Native Americans in SC Field Trip
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Wednesday, October 18 at 10:30
ages 9-14 — $2/participant
Note: This event is organized by Cola City Homeschoolers. Pre-registration is required, see form below.
Native Americans in SC Hands-On Activity geared for ages 9-14 years. At SC Military Museum, 1 National Guard Rd. – Columbia, SC – 29201
Wednesday, October 18 at 10:30 am. The activity will be an hour, followed by self-guided time for participants to explore and socialize in the museum.
Families with younger siblings, can also participate in the hands-on activity or explore the museum while you wait for your participating students to complete the activity.
Workshop Details: Native Americans greatly influenced early life in South Carolina and we still see their impacts today. Discover how native Americans and European settlers interacted and the events surrounding the Yamasee War.
Grab this FREE Native American Heritage guide from SC Military Museum: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/SC-Native-American-Heritage-Month-22-8720501
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Halloween Party!
2023-10-27 12:00 - 14:00 | In Person
Halloween Party
By Cola City & Ft. Jackson Homeschoolers
Friday, October 27 from noon-2pm
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is a Cola City event, in partnership with Fort Jackson Teens/Tweens.

First of all…come in costume!! Teens, tweens, adults, younger siblings welcome! All are encouraged to dress up.

We will start with a pumpkin carving contest for the tweens and teens. Each person (or family) should bring his or her own pumpkin and carving tools. You can print out a design beforehand or just freehand. Younger siblings who are not carving, can watch or play in the park.

Once the contest is over, we will do Trick or Treat Hide and Seek. Teen volunteers will hide in the park with a stash of candy while younger participants seek for them. When they are found, they will give out candy. Bring a bag of candy to contribute to the game.

Meanwhile, judges will judge the best pumpkins in the contest. When we come back together after Hide and Seek, we will announce the results of the carving contest and give away prizes.

We will be at Southeast Park, 951 Hazelwood Rd, Columbia, SC 29209. This park has tables for the carving, and lots of good hiding places for hide and seek! Restrooms available. Note, there is also a pond, but no playground equipment.

Pre-register for this Cola City event:

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Home Away From Home School @CSU
2023-11-03 17:00 - 19:00
Home Away From Home School
By Charleston Southern University
Friday, November 3 from 5-7pm
High Schoolers — Free
Note: This is not a Cola City event. Contact Charleston Southern for more information and pre-registration
Your 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.
Charleston 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.
Click HERE to register

Southern Wesleyan Preview Day
2023-11-10
SWU Campus Preview
by Southern Wesleyan University
Friday, Nov 10 @9am
Teens/Parents — FREE
Note: This is *NOT* a Cola City Event. Contact SWU for more details and registration
Preview 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!
In 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.
Click here to register for SWU preview day, located at 907 Wesleyan Dr, Central, SC 29630
Southern Wesleyan University Office of Admissions
(864) 644-5550
admissions@swu.edu

Let Grow Play Club Meet-Up
2023-11-10 13:00 - 14:30
Park Meet-Up
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Friday, Nov 10 at 1 pm
FREE — All ages
This activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers, but there is no sign up necessary. Just show up to the park after the Veteran’s Day Parade.
Location: Owens Field 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205
There’s a great playground, nearby restrooms. Also areas for bikes and skateboards, plus ball field. Something for any age.
BRING: Sharing Table giveaway items. Do you have new/gently used books, toys, or pantry items? One man’s trash is another’s treasure. Sharing builds community and conserves our resources.
We hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency.
For more infomation about the “Let Grow” initiative, Click HERE
Contact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com

Forest Conservation Tour
2023-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | In Person
Forest Conservation Tour
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Wednesday, Dec 6 10-noon
Teens/tweens — $5/family
Note: This is a Cola City event as part of our Green Steps Environmental Education initiatives. Contact colacityinfo@gmail.com with questions. Register below.
Come for this ranger-led lesson on forest conservation, led by Ranger Beth Foley. Meet at Harbison State Forest Education Center 5500 Broad River Road Columbia, SC 29212. Parking is free for this event.
The program is geared for 6th grade and up level, but all ages are welcome to participate. Families with younger siblings can listen in and tag along or stroll the path at your own pace.
Program: Survival in the Forest
Students will learn how plants and animals survive in the forest. They will participate in an activity called “Every Tree for Itself” where they will become trees that must collect the basic resources needed to survive. Students will also become deer that need to acquire the four habitat components needed in a forest ecosystem.
Location Street Address: 5600 Broad River Road
Turn in at the sign for Harbison State Forest, not the SC Forestry Commission headquarters which is next door at 5500 Broad River Road. To reach the Environmental Education Center, continue past the first parking lot and bear left through the wooden gate onto a gravel road. Take the first right (at the closed metal gate) onto another gravel road. The Education Center is a log cabin building at the top of the hill on the left. There is ample parking directly in front of the Education Center.
Look for Kim to greet you. Call or text if you get lost along the way 803-307-4880 so we can help you catch up to the group.
Contact colacityinfo@gmail.com with any questions.
Check out more opportunities on the Calendar of Events
Pre-register for this Cola City event by December 1:

Lyceum Scholars Application Deadline
2023-12-10 | Virtual Event
Lyceum Scholars Application Deadline
By Clemson University
For Seniors Class of 2024
Due: December 10
Note: This is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Lyceum Scholars Program for more details about the application
LYCEUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM:
Open 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.
Those 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.

NCAA Eligibility Virtual Workshop
2023-12-13 10:00 - 11:00
NCAA Eligibility Virtual Workshop
by NCAA Eligibility Center
Wednesday, Dec 13th @10am
FREE — 9th-12th

Note: This is NOT a Cola City Event.
REGISTER here for an email link to this virtual webinar explaining the process of determining eligibility and what documentation is necessary.
The live link to join will not work until 15 minutes prior to the presentation. This webinar is for home-schooled college-bound student-athletes and families only. This webinar will include a live chat function, so please come prepared with questions for the Eligibility Center staff presenters.
More info about NCAA and Homeschooling here.

Holiday Ornament: Make-it-Take-it Project
2023-12-20 12:30 - 14:30 | In Person
Holiday Ornament: Make-it-Take-it Project
By Cola City Homeschoolers
Wednesday, December 20, 12:30-2:30pm
FREE — All Ages
Note: This is a FREE event by Cola City Homeschoolers. Please register on the form below (scroll down) so we can provide supplies.
Come on out for a FREE Make-It-Take-It Holiday craft project with Cola City Homeschoolers on Wednesday, December 20 from 12:30-2:30 pm at St. Andrews Branch of Richland County Library located at 2916 Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
Each participant will be able to create 2 Holiday Ornaments with #6 Shrinky Dink plastic. Great for gifts or as a commemorative ornament to keep. All supplies included. And card making station will also be available.
The project will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Come and go anytime, or hang out to socialize with others. We will set up several project stations for participants to rotate out and make room for others. It’s coloring with sharpie markers, so hopefully not messy on your clothes.
Register so we can provide enough supplies for everyone:

Envirothon Coach's Training
2024-01-22 00:00 - 23:59 | In Person
Envirothon Coach’s Training
Saturday, February 3 from 8:45-2:30
FREE — Educator/Parent
REGISTER by Jan 22: HERE
NOTE: This is not hosted by Cola City homeschoolers, but we are looking for a volunteer who would like to facilitate a team for Cola City.
SC Envirothon (environmental science competition for high school students) will be held on April 26. Training for coaches is on February 3 from 8:45-2:30 (FREE) and lunch is provided. Richland County coaches may be eligible for a $500 stipend.
Details at: https://www.dnr.sc.gov/education/Envirothon/
Anyone want to facilitate a team? The training is FREE, so you can find out what all you need to do (how many students we need to recruit). There’s no obligation to bring a team to the competition in April, either.
SC Envirothon Training Trunks are available for coaches to borrow from local Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Trunks are filled with professional environmental tools and activities to prepare students for practical portions of the competition. Plus additional resources, including training videos and PDFs, registration materials, and event information. I could be willing to partner as a support for the coach–if you want, too.
Coaches registration deadline: January 22!

During the Envirothon, high school student teams are tested on their knowledge of five areas of environmental science (wildlife, forestry, soil science, aquatics, and a current topic) and their performance on an oral presentation. Teams consist of 3-5 students plus an alternate (optional) in grades 9-12. Each team must have the support of a team coach.
The 2024 Competition Theme is “Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future.”

Campus Preview @CSU
2024-01-24 | In Person
A Day in the Life Campus Preview
by Charleston Southern University
Wednesday, January 24
High School Seniors — Free
Note: This is NOT a Cola City Event. Contact Charleston Southern for more details and registration.
This special event is intended for high school seniors who are interested in Nursing or Science/Math majors. Come attend Chapel, sit in on actual classes, and more! This event will allow you to get a taste of everyday life as a Buccaneer. Sign up for A Day in the Life below!
Click HERE

Ride the Comet: Workshop
2024-01-26 13:00 - 15:00 | In Person
Ride the Comet Workshop
by Cola City Homeschoolers/Let Grow Club
Friday, January 26 from 1-3pm
Free — Ages 12+
Note: This is a Cola City activity as part of the Let Grow Club initiatives to develop agency and autonomy. Scroll down to register (space is limited).
Space is limited, so we will have to prioritize teens (ages 12+) for this event. We hope to schedule another follow-up–with or without the city/community co-ordinator. If you have younger siblings, you can sign up just your teen participant to be chaperoned/accompanied by Cola City.
This is a great opportunity for learning about how to read the bus routes and plan out your own adventure. It’s important to know the transportation options that are available in our area. You may have to save up for a car, have car trouble, lose your ability to drive, want to save gas money or just not have the patience to deal with parking and traffic.
It’s also important to remember that if something happens to your car, bicycle or you can’t afford Uber, Lyft or Taxi, your employer, your doctor, and others will expect you to find another way and show up.
ITINERARY: Meet at 12:45-1 pm at Harbison Walmart SuperStop. Look for Cola City/Kim and Comet/Brittany to greet you. Depart 1:10 pm: We will ride the bus downtown to the Comet Central Station for an orientation/hands-on activity. 2:15 depart back on Comet to the Harbison Walmart SuperStop at 3 pm.
Travel Training Videos to watch before our tour:

“How to Plan Your Trip”-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yia-GXjXZ5M&t=7

“How to Ride”- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwlPOy2l-Nc
“How to Ride DART”- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOfGwu4ZERw

Register HERE to reserve your seat/s for this event:

Pollinator Nest Make-it-Take-it
2024-02-07 13:00 - 15:00 | In Person
Pollinator Nest Make-it-Take-it
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Wednesday, February 7 @1 pm
All Ages — $3/participant
NOTE: This event is organized by Cola City Homeschoolers–open to all homeschoolers. This is not a drop-off event. Scroll down to register to reserve your space.
This project is part of our ongoing environmental education series with Green Steps. Participants will learn about pollinators important role in nature. Then, we’ll create a pollinator nest to help restore natural habitat for our pollinator friends. Make-it-Take-it–all supplies included!
Ages: All ages can participate (but younger participants may need parental assistance).
Location: Harbison State Forest, 5600 Broad River Road
Facilitated by: Park Rangers, Beth Foley and David Jenkins
Time: Wednesday February 7 from 1-3 pm
Cost: $3/participant
Make-it-Take-it–all supplies are included. But, please bring loppers/pruning tools if you have any.
Parking fee is waived for this workshop: Turn in at the sign for Harbison State Forest, not the SC Forestry Commission headquarters which is next door at 5500 Broad River Road. To reach the Environmental Education Center, continue past the first parking lot and bear left through the wooden gate onto a gravel road. Take the first right (at the closed metal gate) onto another gravel road. The Education Center is a log cabin building at the top of the hill on the left. There is ample parking directly in front of the Education Center.
Look for Kim to greet you. Please arrive a few minutes early. Call or text if you get lost along the way 803-307-4880 so we can help you catch up to the group.
Contact colacityinfo@gmail.com with any questions.
Pre-register for this Cola City event:

Careers in Education at Newberry College
2024-02-09 10:00 - 14:00
Careers in Education
by Newberry College
Friday, Feb 9th @10am
FREE — Teens

Newberry 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.
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.
The event is planned for February 9, 2024 at Newberry College
From 10:00am -2:00pm
We will meet at The Center for Teacher Education
1121 Speers Street
Newberry, SC 29108
PLEASE RSVP to Angelia Bedenbaugh at angelia.bedenbaugh@newberry.edu no later than January 29, 2024
More information on Newberry College’s Department of Education HERE.

Family Dance Party
2024-02-09 18:30 - 21:30 | In Person
Family Dance Party
Hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers
Friday, February 9, 6:30-9:30 pm
All Ages — $10/ticket
Note: This event is hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. This is not a drop-off event. Scroll down to register for tickets.
Ready to shake off the winter blues! It’s a Family Dance Party on Friday, February 9th from 6:30-9:30 pm. Located at St. David’s Lutheran Church (in the gym) 132 St Davids Church Rd, West Columbia, SC 29170.
Tickets are $10 for all ages. Photo booth and refreshments included. Glow sticks and minute-to-win games/prizes too! Featuring DJ: Cindy Cheek
Parents are asked to stay on site, participate in the activities–it’s family fun. Dressy/Semi-formal/Festive attire recommended (in other words: dress-up/not casual)
Contact Kim/Cola City homeschoolers with any questions: colacityinfo@gmail.com
Register HERE for this Cola City Event:

SWU Campus Preview
2024-02-19
SWU Campus Preview
by Southern Wesleyan University
Monday, February 19 @9am
Teens/Parents — FREE
Note: This is *NOT* a Cola City Event. Contact SWU for more details and registration
Preview 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!
In 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.
Click here to register for SWU preview day, located at 907 Wesleyan Dr, Central, SC 29630
Southern Wesleyan University Office of Admissions
(864) 644-5550
admissions@swu.edu

SAT Test Registration Deadline
2024-02-23 08:00 - 17:00
Digital SAT Test Registration Deadline
By Collegeboard.org
Friday, Feb 23rd
Note: This is NOT a Cola City Event.
At this time, registration is open for all students for the entire 2023–24 testing year.
All deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. ET, U.S.
These test dates and deadlines apply to all students—U.S. and international—taking the digital SAT:
Registration Deadline- Feb 23, 2024
Deadline for changes/regular cancellation/late registration- Feb 27, 2024
SAT Test Date- March 9, 2024
*Students who need to borrow a device from College Board will need to register and request their device earlier than the registration deadline—at least 30 days before test day.
**Late registration is available internationally starting in March 2024. Additional fees may apply.
<REGISTER HERE>
Info on test fees and other policies found at the link.

Among Us at the Museum
2024-02-23 10:30 - 12:00
Among Us at the Museum
by Liz Cordova @ SC State Museum
Friday, Feb 23rd @10:30 am
Ages 10+ — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City Event
Come join us for ROUND 3 of Among Us at the museum. We had such a great time last time that we are going to do it again. Hosi has it all ready to go. We are really hoping that more kids will be able to join us this go round. It is open to 10 and up. The biggest thing is they will need a phone that can text because that is how they will be communicating during the game.
–For those who are not familiar with how we play Among Us think of it as a scavenger hunt while playing tag. We will give them an envelope with their “tasks” and the one who is it will have something else.
–The tasks will be clues that they have to figure out what and where it is.in the museum. We do stay within a certain area.
–The museum is free as long as you bring proof of Homeschooling. (like a card or letter)
–Little siblings can tag along but won’t be able to play. We are really wanting to be able to let the 10 and ups have the ability to hurry and get things done before the “tagger” wins.
Hosi is super excited to be able to host ROUND 3!
I will be pinning a head count at the top of the page so please let me know how many will be joining there.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Remember: You get into the State Museum for FREE with your association’s membership card.
The SC State Museum is located at 301 Gervais St in Columbia, SC.
Please RSVP HERE so the organizers have a head count for this event!

SWU Campus Preview
2024-03-22
SWU Campus Preview
by Southern Wesleyan University
Friday, March 22 @9am
Teens/Parents — FREE

Note: This is *NOT* a Cola City Event. Contact SWU for more details and registration
Preview 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!
In 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.
Click here to register for SWU preview day, located at 907 Wesleyan Dr, Central, SC 29630
Southern Wesleyan University Office of Admissions
(864) 644-5550
admissions@swu.edu

Litter Pick-up
2024-03-23 09:00 - 12:00 | In Person
Great American Clean-up:
Litter Pick-up
by Keep the Midlands Beautiful
Saturday, March 23 at 9 am
Free — 12+/Adults
Note: This is NOT a Cola City Event, please contact Keep the Midlands Beautiful (Click HERE to sign up as a volunteer)

Volunteers Needed: 2024 GAC Kickoff
At 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.
Through 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.
Although 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.

Sign up for event here!

Open Lab: Audio
2024-03-25 18:00 - 19:30 | In Person
Open Lab: Audio
By Richland Library St. Andrews
Monday, March 25 at 6 pm
FREE — Teens/Adults
Note: This is NOT a Cola City Event. Contact Richland Library for more information
The makerspace at St. Andrews Branch Library 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. Teens and Adults ONLY

Richland Library St. Andrews
St. Andrews Makerspace
2916 Broad River Road Columbia, SC 29210
803.772.6675

DnD for Beginners
2024-04-02 14:00 - 16:00 | In Person
D&D for Beginners
By Richland Library: Sandhills
Tuesday, April 2 at 2pm
FREE — Teens
Note: This is NOT a Cola City Event. Contact Richland Library: Sandhills for more details and reservations

Interested in playing Dungeons and Dragons but don’t know how to get started? Come join us to learn the process of character creation using D&D Beyond to begin your Role-Playing adventures

In this first of two sessions, we will cover the basics of Character Creation in Dungeons and Dragons, as well as the basic rules of the game. Once completed, you will also have the opportunity to use these characters in our second session, for a one-shot campaign adventure.

Click HERE to Register: Space is limited

Money Smarts Workshop
2024-04-04 16:00 - 17:00 | In Person
Money Smarts Workshop
By Richland Library: Main
Thursday, April 4 at 4 pm
Free — Teens (12-18)
Note: This is NOT a Cola City Event. Please contact Richland Library: Main/Downtown for more information

The Reality of Money presentations allows teens to get a glimpse of the future.

This fun, interactive event offers a look at the real-life financial choices students will be making in the years after graduation from high school or college into adulthood. Teens will learn about the impact their choices make on their budget and lifestyle.
This event will be led by Marcia Pierce of Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union.

Teen Makerspace: 1431 Assembly St. Columbia, SC 29201
803.799.9084

Babysitting Basics
2024-04-06 10:00 - 14:00 | In Person
Babysitting Basics
By Richland Library: Cooper
Saturday, April 6, 10 am-2pm
FREE — Teens (ages 12-18)
Note: This is NOT a Cola City Event. Contact Richland Library: Cooper Branch for more information and registration
Get your 4H babysitting certification and start your own babysitting business! Learn what it takes to be a responsible, caring, trustworthy, competent, capable, and safe babysitter. Participants will receive a certificate at the end of the course.
Presented by 4H at Clemson Extension.
REGISTER HERE: Space is limited

Cooper Adult/Teen Makerspace
5317 North Trenholm Rd.
Columbia, SC 29206
803.787.3462

Greek Myths in Ancient Art
2024-04-10 18:00 - 19:00 | In Person
Greek Myths in Ancient Art
By Richland Library: Cooper
Wednesday, April 10 at 6 pm
FREE — Teens (ages 12-18)
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event. Please contact Richland Library: Cooper Branch for more information.
The ancient Greeks had powerful stories about their heroes and gods that we are still telling today. We call these stories myths, but to the Greeks they were real, and greatly influenced every aspect of their culture and art. Come hear local expert Charles F. Smith tell the stories of some of the most beloved myths and see how they used their art in paintings, sculptures, and especially coinage, to illustrate these myths.

Richland Library Cooper 5317 North Trenholm Rd., Columbia, SC 29206
803.787.3462

Teen Makers: Blackout Poetry
2024-04-17 16:00 - 18:00
Teen Makers: Blackout Poetry
by Richland Library Southeast
Wednesday, April 17th @4pm
FREE — Teens
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Erasure poetry is a form created by taking a pre-existing body of text and crossing out, removing, or editing specific words and/or phrases to create an entirely new body of work. Also called “blackout poetry”, this process eases tension and allows writers to relax as they select the words of their next great poem.
Find more info HERE.

Play Club: Nature Hike
2024-04-18 13:00 - 15:00 | In Person
Play Club: Nature Hike
by Cola City/Let Grow Club
Thursday, April 18 at 1 pm
FREE — All Ages
We’re kicking off the Let Grow Play Club Spring Session! More details here.
This 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+). Younger siblings are welcome (with adult supervision)
This meet-up is at Peach Tree Rock Nature Preserve, 883 Peachtree Rock Rd, Lexington, SC 29073. Parking is free, but no restrooms are available. There is a short hike (less than a mile) from the parking area to the waterfall area. We’ll meet up at 1 in the parking area.
The path is marked so you can do it on your own if you come late. Note that it is not stroller accessible though. Wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes. Bring your own water, snacks, sunscreen.
Sign up here so we can keep an eye out for you and send you meet-up reminders:

Parent NameNote: Please include the name of the adult contact for this registration

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EmailLook for an automated confirmation when you submit the form

Mobile PhoneInclude a number just in case we need to reach you last minute.Student Participant Name/AgePlay Club is geared for participants age 8 and up (3rd grade and up). Use the plus (+) sign to add rows for additional participants. Younger Sibling Name/AgeList any additional participants under age 8 who will be attending the playground with an adult chaperone. Use plus (+) sign to add rows for additional participants.

SWU Campus Preview
2024-04-19
SWU Campus Preview
by Southern Wesleyan University
Friday, April 19 @9am
Teens/Parents — FREE
Note: This is *NOT* a Cola City Event. Contact SWU for more details and registration
Preview 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!
In 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.
Click here to register for SWU preview day, located at 907 Wesleyan Dr, Central, SC 29630
Southern Wesleyan University Office of Admissions
(864) 644-5550
admissions@swu.edu
