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SUMMARY:Minecraft Escape Room Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Minecraft Escape Room Challenge\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nFriday\, July 18 at 10 am\nAges 10+ — $10/player\nNote: this is a special activity hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Scroll down to get on the waitlist. \nA dangerous presence has infiltrated the SC STATE MUSEUM and your help is needed to defeat it! Search for wandering traders\, solve puzzles and collect the necessary supplies to aid you on your heroic journey. Do you have what it takes to save the museum? \n** Players: Ages 10+ can participate in this amazing escape room challenge by Cola City Homeschoolers. Space is limited to 25 players who will be grouped in teams of 5. $10/player/participant. \n**Volunteers: We also need teen/parent volunteers to help facilite activities stations as “Wandering Traders.” There’s a question on the sign up sheet to volunteer. Volunteers do no pay the player fee. Any other questions contact: colacityinfo@gmail.com\nRecommended: Training/Orientation for Volunteers on Wednesday\, July 16th at 1 pm at Firefly Toys/Games on St. Andrews Road. \n**NO DROP-OFFS. Families with younger siblings may explore the museum during the event. But we ask everyone to stay on site. Bring snacks/water if you want. There’s also a cafe/snack bar to purchase refreshments. \n**Admission to the museum is free with your homeschool certificate/membership letter. Additional adults or non-homeschooling friends must pay museum admission rates.\nWe’ll meet on Friday\, July 18th at 10 am in the front lobby at the SC State Museum. Located at 301 Gervais St\, Columbia\, SC 29201.\nLook for Angela to greet you and to organize into age groups\, before you check in with the museum ticket desk.  \nRegistration is CLOSED–Spaces have filled!\nSign up here to put your name on the WAITLIST:
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/minecraft-escape-room-challenge/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:Events,Field Trip,Teen
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250801T140000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Game Day: Firefly
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. \nWe are launching the Cola City PLUS app to streamline communications and registrations. Set up your account to get in on this new opportunity and help build the community together!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-game-day-firefly/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250826T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T140136
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T011411Z
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SUMMARY:DISCUS: Open House Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discus Open House: Online\nby SC State Library\nTuesday\, August 26 @2-3pm\nFREE — Parent/Educators\nNOTE: This is *not* a Cola City event. It’s open to the public. More info click here \nDo you know about Discus – South Carolina’s Virtual Library? It’s a FABULOUS resource for your homeschool. Find out more at this Open House Q/A workshop. \nDiscus Open House: Tuesday\, August 26\, 2025 2:00PM – 3:00PM Whether you’re new to Discus or a long-time user looking for tips\, this is your chance to get personalized support in a flexible\, open format. No formal presentation—just answers\, demos\, and discussion! \nClick here to register! https://statelibrary.sc.libcal.com/event/15046270
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/discus-open-house-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:FREE,Parent,Teen,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250829T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250829T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T140136
CREATED:20250822T203037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T001746Z
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SUMMARY:Minecraft Escape Room Challenge 2
DESCRIPTION:Minecraft Escape Room Challenge\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nFriday\, August 29 at 10 am\nAges 7-10 — $10/player\nNote: this is a special activity hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Scroll down to register. \nA dangerous presence has infiltrated the SC STATE MUSEUM and your help is needed to defeat it! Search for wandering traders\, solve puzzles and collect the necessary supplies to aid you on your heroic journey. Do you have what it takes to save the museum? \n** Players: Ages 7-10 can participate in this amazing escape room challenge by Cola City Homeschoolers. Space is limited to 25 players who will be grouped in teams of 5. $10/player/participant. \n**Volunteers: We also need volunteers (previous players/teens/parents) to help facilite activities stations as “Wandering Traders.” There’s a question on the sign up sheet to volunteer. Volunteers do not pay the player fee. Any other questions contact: colacityinfo@gmail.com\nRecommended: Training/Orientation for Volunteers on Wednesday\, August 27 at noonish at Firefly Toys/Games on St. Andrews Road. \n**NO DROP-OFFS. Families with younger siblings may explore the museum during the event. But we ask everyone to stay on site. Bring snacks/water if you want. There’s also a cafe/snack bar to purchase refreshments. \n**Admission to the museum is free with your homeschool certificate/membership letter. Additional adults or non-homeschooling friends must pay museum admission rates.\nWe’ll meet on Friday\, August 29th at 10 am in the front lobby at the SC State Museum. Located at 301 Gervais St\, Columbia\, SC 29201.\nLook for Angela/Katrina to greet you and to organize into age groups\, before you check in with the museum ticket desk.  \nRegistration has closed. Thanks for your interest!\nJoin the new app\, to keep up with the next opportunity:\nhttps://colacity.ourschoolhangout.com/Account-Setup
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/minecraft-escape-room-challenge-2/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:Events,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251113T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T140136
CREATED:20251105T152155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T152929Z
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SUMMARY:Salamander Study 2
DESCRIPTION:Salamander Study with Ranger Jay\nhosted by Cola City Homeschoolers\nThursday\, November 13 at 10 am\n$5/participant — Ages 12+\nNote: This activity is hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. SCROLL DOWN to reserve your space. It is NOT a drop off event. \nRanger Jay is facilitating a nature study series for ages 12 and up to learn about Salamanders. This project revolves around this important question: How can the presence or absence of salamanders help determine the health of our forest ecosystems? \nData from this study will help the Park visitors understand the value of the salamanders as an indicator species and why our stream habitats are important. This knowledge will help Saluda Riverwalk Park Rangers care and conserve our sensitive stream habitats. \nSalamanders’ patterns of population change\, when coupled with measurements of their surroundings\, will permit the investigation of the effects of geographic location\, land management\, air quality\, vegetation\, and associations with other species on salamander population dynamics. \nStudents will engage in collecting meaningful scientific data about salamander populations. This data will be used as an indication of forest ecosystem health. The series is conducted in 4-parts\, continuing thru the seasons of the year. \nPart 1: October 16th: Learning about Saluda Riverwalk using maps\, biodiversity plots\, walking observations and journaling. Students will learn why it is important to study our indicator species such as the salamander to assess the overall health of the ecosystem. \nPart 2: November 13th: Introduction to Salamanders. Fieldwork and Data Collection. Students will collect stream data at two to three sites depending on time allowance. We will sample for water quality data such as PH\, Temp\, and turbidity. Place cover boards for future terrestrial monitoring. Visit stream sites for salamander collection and identification. \nPart 3: TBD Winter: 2nd visit for stream data collection. Check cover boards\, Check streams for salamander population changes. Develop hypothesis relating to status of salamanders. Is habitat healthy? Are there concerns? \nPart 4: TBD Spring: Last Visit for Stream data Collection. Check cover boards. Check streams for salamanders. Record data and draw initial conclusions. \nLocation: Saluda Riverwalk 650 Candi Lane\, Columbia 29210\nRestrooms and Parking Lot. Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Sunscreen and water bottles also recommended. Bring your own snacks or bag lunch to hang out on the rocks afterwards\, optional. \nLook for Angela to greet you–and Ranger Jay. This is not a drop off-event. Parents can chaperone to listen in on the lesson activity too. \nFamilies with younger siblings/non-participants: \n\nYou can follow along behind the ranger-led activity–to listen in. There’s a sidewalk if you have younger siblings with a stroller or wagon.\nYou can go along the walking path for your own nature explorations. Be sure to let Angela (our coordinator) know\, so you can meet back when the group activity is concluded.\n\nSign up below to reserve your space:\n\n\n                \n                        Parent NameNote: Please include the name of the adult contact for this registration\n                            \n                            \n                                                    First\n                                                    \n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                            Last\n                                                            \n                                                        \n                            \n                        EmailLook for an automated confirmation when you submit the form\n                            \n                        Mobile PhoneInclude a number just in case we need to reach you last minute.Teen/Tween Participant name and ageTeens/Tweens 12+/High school. Use the plus (+) sign to add rows for additional participants.       Parent chaperone verificationWill the parent chaperone with the facilitated group activity or supervise younger siblings? This helps us estimate the total number in the group\, as space is limited. Teens/ChaperoneYounger Siblings/Non-ParticipantsCola City PLUS appAre you on the Cola City PLUS app yet? Sign up is free to try now!\n			\n				\n				Yes\, I'm on the app\n			\n			\n				\n				Not on the app yet\n			Rander-Led Study Session QuantitySelect the number of middle/high school participants. \n					\n					\n						Price:\n						$5.00\n					\n					\n					 Quantity \n				TotalPlease submit payment to secure space. \n							$0.00
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/salamander-study-2/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260114T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260114T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T140136
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SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club: January
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow — Play Club park meet up\nJanuary 14th 12:30pm-2:30pm\nat Finlay Park\n\nAll ages\, even Teens and Adults. It’s unstructured social time.\n\n\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.\n\n\nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities thru the fall to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency.\n\n\n\nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, click here: https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/let-grow-play-club/ \n\n\n\nNo sign up\, just show up. Comment below if you’re coming–so we know to keep an eye out for you. In case of inclement weather: Meet at Main Branch of Richland Library Downtown
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-january/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Interest Club,Let Grow Club,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260128T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260128T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T140136
CREATED:20260126T164407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T172815Z
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SUMMARY:Play Club with ABC Fitness
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow — Play Club park meet up\nJanuary 28th 12:30pm-2:30pm\nat Finlay Park\nhosted with ABC Fitness\n\nAll ages\, even Teens and Adults. It’s unstructured social time.\n\n\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.\n\n\n\nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities thru the fall to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. \n Fun Day at Finley Park with ABC Kids Fitness & Cola City Homeschool Group!  ABC Kids Fitness is super excited to partner with Cola City Homeschool Group for an unforgettable afternoon of movement\, laughter\, and community fun a. Join us for plenty of fun fitness challenges and fun group games designed to keep everyone moving and smiling. Bring your family\, invite a friend\, and come enjoy a joyful day of active play and connection! \n\nFor more information about ABC Kids Fitness\, click here: https://www.abckidsfitness.com/\n\n\n\nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, click here: https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/let-grow-play-club/ \n\n\n\nNo sign up\, just show up.  In case of inclement weather: Meet at Main Branch of Richland Library Downtown
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/play-club-abc-fitness/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Interest Club,Let Grow Club,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260130T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260130T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T140136
CREATED:20260126T200511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T200512Z
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SUMMARY:Share Fair: DIY Minute-to-Win-it Games
DESCRIPTION:Share Fair: January\nDIY Minute-to-Win-it Games\nand School Choice Photos\nFriday\, January 30th @12:30pm\nat St. Andrews Branch/RCPL\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This event is hosted by Cola City PLUS. It’s free\, but RSVP so we can have enough space for facilitators and supplies for participants. (SCROLL DOWN to RSVP). \nThis is part of the Cola City PLUS initiative to build community. We’re hosting a monthly “Share Fair” with a theme for presentations. Location: St. Andrews Branch Library\, 2916 Broad River Rd\, Columbia\, SC 29210 \nThis month is: DIY Minute-to-Win-it Games. Here’s a link with some quick and easy ideas to inspire you. And a few photos.\n \nBring a game to share–or just come and play. All ages! \nFill out the form below to RSVP:
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/share-fair-diy-games/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City PLUS,Events,FREE,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260206T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T140136
CREATED:20260126T175717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T175718Z
UID:31904-1770379200-1770386400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Firefly Game Day: February
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Game 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 Cola City PLUS initiative. Socializing and communnity building with “Third Place” spaces. Read more about Socialization with Cola City PLUS \nNo need to sign up–just show up.\nCommunication updates thru Our School Hangout App.\nSet up your account to try for free now (pay later\, only $5/month)
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/firefly-game-day-february/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City PLUS,FREE,Teen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260211T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T140136
CREATED:20260126T174654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T225137Z
UID:31899-1770813000-1770820200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Park Meet-Up: February
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow — Play Club park meet up\nWednesdays: 12:30pm-2:30pm\nFebruary 11 & 25\nat Finlay Park\nAll ages\, even Teens and Adults. It’s unstructured social time.\n\n\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.\n\n\n\nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. Community building and collaboration!\n\n\n\nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, click here: https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/let-grow-play-club/ \n\n\n\n\nNo sign up\, just show up. In case of inclement weather: Meet at Main Branch of Richland Library Downtown \nUpdates in Our School Hangout App.\nSet up you account here to try it for free.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/park-meet-up-february/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:FREE,Interest Club,Let Grow Club,Teen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260225T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260225T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T140136
CREATED:20260126T174835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T174835Z
UID:31902-1772022600-1772029800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Park Meet-Up: February
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow — Play Club park meet up\nWednesdays: 12:30pm-2:30pm\nFebruary 11 & 25\nat Finlay Park\nAll ages\, even Teens and Adults. It’s unstructured social time.\n\n\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.\n\n\n\nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. Community building and collaboration!\n\n\n\nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, click here: https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/let-grow-play-club/ \n\n\n\nNo sign up\, just show up. In case of inclement weather: Meet at Main Branch of Richland Library Downtown \nUpdates in Our School Hangout App.\nSet up you account here to try it for free.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/park-meet-up-february-2/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Interest Club,Let Grow Club,Teen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260311T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260311T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T140136
CREATED:20260303T140155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T140155Z
UID:32013-1773232200-1773239400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Play Club: March
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow — Play Club park meet up\nWednesdays: 12:30pm-2:30pm\nMarch 11 & 25\nat Finlay Park\nAll ages\, even Teens and Adults. It’s unstructured social time.\n\n\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.\n\n\n\nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. Community building and collaboration!\n\n\n\nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, click here: https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/let-grow-play-club/ \n\n\n\n\nNo sign up\, just show up. In case of inclement weather: Meet at Main Branch of Richland Library Downtown \nUpdates in Our School Hangout App.\nSet up you account here to try it for free.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/play-club-march/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City PLUS,FREE,Let Grow Club,Teen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260320T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T140136
CREATED:20260303T134431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T134432Z
UID:32010-1774000800-1774008000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Career Day
DESCRIPTION:College & Career Day 2026\nFriday\, March 20th\, 10am-noon\nHosted by: PAC Athletics\nTeens/Parents — FREE\nNOTE: This event is NOT hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Please contact PAC Athletics for more information: Click HERE. \nLocation: 578 Ander Dr\, Columbia\, SC 29203\nAdmission is FREE\, but preregister to reserve your space \nCome learn more about various career opportunities and colleges to help you as you prepare for your next season! PAC Athletics is excited to have several vendors there for students and graduates. Here are just a few participating businesses and colleges: \nBlanchard Machinery\nCarolina Chillers\nStill Hopes\nCarolina Comfort Solutions\nWater Mission\nHoffman Mechanical\nPalmetto Propane\nCarolina Industrial Products\nMashburn Construction\nMighty Kidz Services\nColumbia International University\nMidlands Tech\nErkine College \nand more… \nPREREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/career-day/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260325T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260325T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T140136
CREATED:20260303T140304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T140304Z
UID:32016-1774441800-1774449000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Play Club: March
DESCRIPTION:Let Grow — Play Club park meet up\nWednesdays: 12:30pm-2:30pm\nMarch 11 & 25\nat Finlay Park\nAll ages\, even Teens and Adults. It’s unstructured social time.\n\n\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.\n\n\n\nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. Community building and collaboration!\n\n\n\nFor more information about the “Let Grow” initiative\, click here: https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/let-grow-play-club/ \n\n\n\n\nNo sign up\, just show up. In case of inclement weather: Meet at Main Branch of Richland Library Downtown \nUpdates in Our School Hangout App.\nSet up you account here to try it for free.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/play-club-march-2/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City PLUS,FREE,Teen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260327T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T140136
CREATED:20260318T194341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T194510Z
UID:32033-1774638000-1774800000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Read Freely Fest
DESCRIPTION:Read Freely Fest\nBy Richland County Library\nMarch 27-29th\nFREE — All Ages\nMore information: Click HERE\n  \nLocation: 1431 Assembly Street\, Columbia \nRead Freely Fest is South Carolina’s newest book festival\, celebrating stories and ideas with bestselling author talks\, panels featuring fresh voices\, performances and interactive activities. Each spring at Richland Library Main in downtown Columbia\, you can meet favorite authors\, discover new reads and connect with readers and writers who share inspiring perspectives. \nSee you at Read Freely Fest\, where stories find good company.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/read-freely-fest-2/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Events,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260408T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260408T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T140136
CREATED:20260403T154501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T134148Z
UID:32043-1775635200-1775667600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Play Club: Interest Survey
DESCRIPTION:I believe in the mission of building community and this initiative to give our kids agency and autonomy. We get sparks of enthusiasm\, that have never really taken off though. Let’s just take a moment to reconsider the possibilities for putting our efforts together. Please fill out this form to get involved: Loading…
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/play-club-april/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Interest Club,Let Grow Club,Teen,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260417T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T140136
CREATED:20260303T130817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T130818Z
UID:32000-1776412800-1776618000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Break into College Conference
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This is NOT a Cola City event. Please contact the host for more information and registration: Click HERE\n\nBarrier Breakers\, a national education nonprofit\, is hosting our annual Break Into College Conference\, a free\, fully virtual event designed to help high school students and families navigate the college admissions process with clarity and confidence.\n\n\n\n\n\n April 17–19\, 2026 Fully Virtual & Free Open to students nationwide Accessible in English & Spanish All sessions recorded\n\n\n\n\n\nStudents will hear directly from:\n\n\n\n\nAdmissions deans and college representatives\n\n\nFinancial aid experts\n\n\nScholarship leaders\n\n\nTest prep professionals\n\n\nEssay specialists\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured speakers include:\n\n\n\n\nJulissa Arce\, producer\, activist\, and bestselling author\n\n\nEthan Sawyer\, The College Essay Guy\n\n\nJed Applerouth\, President of Applerouth Tutoring\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlus 30+ additional expert speakers and panels.\n\n\nStudents who register will also be eligible for scholarship giveaways\, free test prep opportunities\, book bundles\, and additional resources announced throughout the conference.\n\n\nWe would be grateful if you would share this opportunity with your students and families.\n\n\n Register here: https://barrier-breakers.org/
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/break-into-college-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen,Virtual
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UID:32003-1782554400-1782576000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Cola City Homeschool Expo
DESCRIPTION:Cola City Homeschool Expo\nSaturday\, June 27th\, 10 am-4 pm\nJamil Center\, 206 Jamil Road\, Columbia\, SC 29210\nAdmission $5/$8 — Open to the Public\nWhether you’re considering homeschooling\, new to it\, or a seasoned homeschooler\, Cola City Homeschool Expo 2026 is the place to Connect\, Expand\, and Thrive! \nThis year’s theme\, “Grow Your Village” celebrates building strong community connections while exploring diverse learning resources. Our Expo is designed to create a welcoming space where every family\, learner\, and educator feels included\, valued\, and inspired to discover new ideas. \nWe are looking for vendors and exhibitors who bring a variety of educational resources\, creative products\, and services that reflect diverse learning styles\, cultural backgrounds\, and ability levels. Join us in cultivating a vibrant\, connected community — where together\, we can make meaningful connections\, broaden our bookshelves\, and thrive as a collective. \nMORE INFORMATION: Click HERE
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/cola-city-homeschool-expo/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City PLUS,Events,Parent,Teen
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