Cola City Homeschoolers

First Sunday SCSM
2023-02-05 12:00 - 17:00 UTC
First Sunday SCSM
By: South Carolina State Museum
Feb. 5, 2023 from 12 – 5 p.m.
$1 for all ages

Note: this event is not hosted by Cola City. contact 803-898-4921
At the South Carolina State Museum South Carolina State Museum 301 Gervais Street Columbia, SC 29201
General admission is only $1 for guests on the first Sunday of every month!
contact 803-898-4921
https://www.scmuseum.org/calendar/first-sunday/?fbclid=IwAR1SULp8DyLTwdFvkjqILuDY__jOUB6HDAeMEWbLLoMu0SmL7Fz_Ql5ltFk

Free First Thursday at the CMA
2023-02-02 10:00 - 20:00
Free First Thursday at the CMA
By: Columbia Museum of art
Feb 2, 2023 AT 10 AM – 8 PM
FREE for all ages

Note: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact the Columbia Museum of Art info@columbiamuseum.org (803) 799-2810
1515 Main St, Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina
Celebrate Groundhog Day with free admission courtesy of Dominion Energy and extended hours. Enjoy Focal Points Tour: Art ’Stache in the CMA Collection at 11:00 a.m., a guided tour of featured exhibition Our Own Work, Our Own Way at 6:00 p.m., and the More Than Rhythm Listening Party at 7:00 p.m. Last gallery entry at 7:30 p.m. Be on Boyd Plaza in the evening for live music, food vendors, and a beer garden. Free. Plaza events by First Thursday on Main.
Contact the Columbia Museum of Art info@columbiamuseum.org (803) 799-2810
https://www.columbiamuseum.org/

ICE ICE BABY dance
2023-01-28 18:00 - 21:00
**Registration CLOSED**
ICE ICE BABY homeschool dance
By LIT
Date: January 28th, 2023
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
For TEENS $40 per ticket

Note: This is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers For more information: https://fb.me/e/21xgK0kxW
WINTER FORMAL DANCE.
There will be lots of Music, Dancing, Pictures and Laughter. Hudson’s BBQ will be catering our event with a 4 Course Meal.
This event is for Homeschool Teens. You don’t have to be a member of LIT to attend.
Date: January 28th, 2023
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Dress is Formal
Location: Lexington Town Hall
111 Maiden Ln. Lexington, SC 29072
Cost:
Tickets will be $40.
Deadline to pay for the dance is December 23.
Payment options:
Cash at a LIT Event or
PayPal, Zelle (B.Varnes16@yahoo.com) or
Venmo @Brandi-Varnes #8666
Please list the Attendee’s name in the comments of payment.
After Payment, please be sure to fill out the form.
Limited Chaperone Spaces – 1st Come
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1enX6RDERRU0Z6fa5arMO2XAfbjKDyB_J_S0qV7Em2Ug/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1mg7E6WrTLu5ENhqOEe71MDxjSkqs3P3aVqhbzvzuaJR2XJicU09BLi4k&edit_requested=true

For more information: https://fb.me/e/21xgK0kxW

Homeschool STEM
2023-01-26 10:30
Homeschoool STEM
By: South Carolina Military Museum
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023 AT 10:30 AM
FREE for all ages

• Note: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact SC Military Museum
(803) 299-4440
Located at: 1 National Guard Road Columbia, SC 29201
SCMilitaryMuseum@tag.scmd.state.sc.us
A STEM event for the whole family!
SC Military Museum Jan 26, at 10:30am
FREE
Contact SC Military Museum
(803) 299-4440
SCMilitaryMuseum@tag.scmd.state.sc.us
www.eventbrite.com/e/homeschoolstem-tickets-495379893597

Free Ice Skating Lesson
2023-01-21 12:00 - 13:00
FREE Ice Skating Lesson
at Flight adventure Park in Irmo
SATURDAY Jan 21, from 12 PM – 1 PM
FREE for all ages

Note: this event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact

Flight Adventure Park (803) 732-1900

info@flightadventurepark.com

Always wanted to try ice skating? Now you can for FREE during our Try Ice Skating for Free event on Saturday, January 21st from 12pm-1pm!
This event includes 30 minutes of on ice instruction from a coach(es), along with 30 minutes of free skate time!
You MUST register to participate in this event! To do so, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/3QcOS1A.

Flight adventure Park Irmo
FREE for all ages
Dress for the cold!
Register HERE.

Art Contest
2023-01-21 08:00 - 17:00
Art Contest
By: Palmetto Pride
February 22, 2023(Must be received by Feb 28)
FREE for k-5th grade students

Note: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact 803.758.6034 or ewagner@palmettopride.org.
The Litter Trashes Everyone Art Contest is now officially The Governor’s Art Contest on Litter Prevention! This annual litter awareness art competition is for all South Carolina K-5th grade students. To participate in this fun and educational competition, students create artwork illustrating the theme Litter Trashes Everyone
Educators submit the application below to receive a litter lesson and art paper.
Educators present litter lesson to entire class and provide paper for artwork.
Students create artwork focused on litter—no recycling-related content.
School administration judges all participating students’ artwork and selects ONE (1) student to represent your school.
More than one entry per school will not be accepted.Mail winning entry to PalmettoPride postmarked by February 22, 2023. Submissions must be received by February 28th, 2023 to be considered. Address to PalmettoPride 2700 Middleburg Drive Suite 216 Columbia, SC 29204
Contact 803.758.6034 or ewagner@palmettopride.org for more information
https://www.palmettopride.org/education/art-contest/?fbclid=IwAR2XifL4k13CeSPZEjfx5_U636uv_uhhXVdETJTC4enQ3PL9RE396L7qkGE

Homeschool Skate
2023-01-20 13:00 - 16:00
Homeschool Skate
By: Three Fountains Recreation
Friday, Jan 20, from 1-4pm
$5 per person includes skate rental

This is a great opportunity to socialize with other homeschoolers with common interests!
Note: this event is not hosted by cola city
Friday Jan 20 from1-4pm
Located at: 2724 Emanuel Church Rd, West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 359-1123 Email: skate@threefountainsrecreation.com
Don’t forget to bring your association card!
https://www.threefountainsrecreation.com/

FREE Winter Outdoor Learning Virtual Workshop Series!
2023-01-17 18:00 - 19:00
FREE Winter Outdoor Learning Virtual Workshop Series!
By Take me Outside and Outdoor Learning
January 17th at 6pm
FREE 60min workshop for adults

Note: This event is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers, for more information: https://outdoorlearningstore.com/workshops/
Attend this exciting FREE workshop on Jan 17th to learn from award-winning, best-selling author and professional consultant Monique Gray Smith as she shares about her most recent published book, the adaptation of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s ‘Braiding Sweetgrass’ for the Young Adult audience.
Join Monique for this engaging workshop on how to share Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants with Young Adults. Monique is Cree, Lakota and Scottish, and is well known for her storytelling, spirit of generosity and focus on resilience. She has written eight books including Speaking our Truth: A Journey of Reconciliation, My Heart Fills with Happiness, You Hold Me Up, Lucy and Lola, Tilly: A Story of Hope and Resilience, and When We Are Kind.
All registrants will be entered to win some great draw prizes! In addition in your confirmation email you will also be sent a discount code to access Indigenous Learning Resources at our non-profit Outdoor Learning Store, including Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults. Following the workshop you will receive a link to access your Certificate of Attendance.

Register here: https://outdoorlearningstore.com/workshops/

Mardi Gras Festival
2023-01-16 11:00 - 2023-01-18 19:00
13th Annual Mardi Gras Columbia Parade & Festival
By: Krewe de Columbi-Ya-Ya
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2023 AT 11 AM – 7 PM
$5 for Children and adults over 12 years
Children under 12 FREE

Note: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact Krewe de Columbi-Ya-Ya
The 13th Mardi Gras Columbia Festival takes place on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 (12-7pm) at City Roots urban farm in the historic Rosewood neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
The family-friendly event will feature:
A parade to kick things off on Jim Hamilton Blvd. in the Rosewood District — lineup at 10am, starts at 11am (free & open to the public to participate — beads encouraged!)
$5 festival entry (free for kids 12 and under) — tickets available online: https://mardi-gras-columbia-2023.eventbrite.com or at the door
Beer from Louisiana-based Abita Brewing Company & BevSouth
Food trucks & local vendors (Be sure to bring some cash!)
3 stages of local, live music all throughout the fest from 12-7pm
Dancing, singing, and general merriment. Laissez les bons temps rouler! (Let the good times roll.)

Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the CMA
2023-01-16 10:00 - 17:00
Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the CMA
By: Columbia Museum of Art
Jan 16 from 10am-5pm
FREE for all ages
Note: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact http://www.columbiamuseum.org/
Located at: 1515 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the CMA is open and offering free admission. Don’t miss FAAAC presents A Storytelling Celebration, an event celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as well as the exhibition The Art of Elizabeth Catlett: From the Collection of Samella Lewis, with CMA affinity group the Friends of African American Art and Culture
Columbia Museum of Art Jan 16th from 10am-5pm
FREE admission courtesy of Love, Tito’s.
More information on this Event.

Lyceum Scholars Program
2023-01-16
Lyceum Scholars Program
By: Lyceum Program
Deadline for application Jan 16th
Note: this is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers
https://www.clemson.edu/centers-institutes/capitalism/lyceum/scholars.html
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, which is disbursed over their four years at Clemson University.
The Lyceum Scholars Program is currently accepting applications for students who will be entering Clemson University in Fall 2023. 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. Please note: Lyceum scholarship awards are contingent upon being admitted to Clemson University.

Spotless Service Saturday Event
2023-01-14 09:00 - 12:00
Spotless Service Saturday
• By: Keep The Midlands Beautiful
• January 14th 9am-12pm
FREE for all ages
• Note: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact
GAC@kmbsc.org or by calling 803-733-1139 for more information.
• This is a great opportunity to serve your community.This month’s cleanup will address areas around the Pinehurst Community! We will be hitting Two Notch Road, parts of Harrison and Pinehurst Road and Forest Drive. Join us for our kick start of cleaning for the new year!
Jan 14, 9am-12pm
FREE
Tools provided by Keep The Midlands Beautiful
Contact
GAC@kmbsc.org or by calling 803-733-1139 for more information.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfK_7MNlz6__0m-9JAwdFG9E4EuwKnL-QbqQjZ4tyWjWW33jA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3h-WaAU2tuHQ7vuPvIWR0WAUuEWSojQXjD1eSvfgfzhdJ4XxK5UsyNZRE

Plant a Flower Class and Farm Tour for Kids
2023-01-07 13:00 - 14:00
Plant a Flower Class and Farm Tour for Kids
• By: Sal’s Ol’ Timey Feed and Seed
• Jan 07, 2023, 1PM – 2PM
• $10 Kids of All Ages
https://www.salslocalseed.com/event-details/plant-a-flower-kids-class-farm-tour

Note: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact https://www.salslocalseed.com/
•Come out and let the kids decorate a flower pot and plant an Amaryllis in their pot. They grow very quick and can get kids interested in growing.
Enjoy a farm tour and some planting fun!
Come out and support your local farm.
At Sal’s Ol’ Timey Feed and Seed
Columbia, 113 Hilltop Dr, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
• Jan 07, 2023, 1PM – 2PM
• $10 Kids of All Ages
Registration required
Register here: https://www.salslocalseed.com/event-details/plant-a-flower-kids-class-farm-tour

Chess Club @Firefly
2022-12-29 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-22 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-15 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-08 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-01 17:00 - 21:00 | Firefly Games, 736-C, St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews R, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
Columbia Chess Club
by Firefly Toys & Games
Thursdays from 5-9 pm
FREE–all ages
Note: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact Firefly for more info.
The Columbia Chess Club www.columbiachess.org meets each Thursday evening at Firefly Toys & Games (736C Saint Andrews Rd, Columbia SC 29210). We have several homeschool teens who participate each week. If you’re interested in learning chess, and socializing–come on out for a game of chess!
Club President: James Brandmair columbiachessclub@gmail.com
Visit the Columbia Chess Club Facebook Group: Click HERE

ICE ICE BABY Dance
2022-12-23
Registration for ICE ICE BABY Teen Homeschool Dance

By LIT
Date: January 28th, 2023
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
For TEENS $40 per ticket

Note: This is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers For more information: https://fb.me/e/21xgK0kxW
WINTER FORMAL DANCE.
There will be lots of Music, Dancing, Pictures and Laughter. Hudson’s BBQ will be catering our event with a 4 Course Meal.
This event is for Homeschool Teens. You don’t have to be a member of LIT to attend.
Date: January 28th, 2023
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Dress is Formal
Location: Lexington Town Hall
111 Maiden Ln. Lexington, SC 29072
Cost:
Tickets will be $40.
Deadline to pay for the dance is December 23.
Payment options:
Cash at a LIT Event or
PayPal, Zelle (B.Varnes16@yahoo.com) or
Venmo @Brandi-Varnes #8666
Please list the Attendee’s name in the comments of payment.
After Payment, please be sure to fill out the form.
Limited Chaperone Spaces – 1st Come
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1enX6RDERRU0Z6fa5arMO2XAfbjKDyB_J_S0qV7Em2Ug/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1mg7E6WrTLu5ENhqOEe71MDxjSkqs3P3aVqhbzvzuaJR2XJicU09BLi4k&edit_requested=true

For more information: https://fb.me/e/21xgK0kxW

Homeschool STEMlabs
2022-12-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-12-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Firefly Games, 736-C, St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews R, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
Homeschool STEMlabs
hosted by SC Military Museum
2nd/4th Thursdays at 10 am
FREE — All Ages
Click HERE for more information: Note this event is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Please contact the event host with any questions.
All the the STEMlabs are FREE and all materials are included. They will take place on the 2nd/4th Thursdays. NO REGISTRATION necessary.
We encourage self-guided museum tours before or after the STEMlabs activity.
For more information contact Jennifer Gossett: 803-299-2730 or email jennifer.gossett@scmd.sc.gov
November 17: Native Americans in SC. Learn more about the Native American Tribes that have (and still do) call SC home. Explore Midden Mounds and flex your inferring skills as you excavate artifacts.
December 8: Santa’s Sled Race. Explore force and motion as you design and build a sled for Santa. Use what you know about friction, force and energy to have the fastest sled.
December 22: Cold Weather Survival. How do our military service men and women survive in climates they are unaccustomed to? Can you design and create a blanket that will withstand the cold?

Sensory Friendly Family Concert
2022-12-19 08:00 - 17:00
Sensory Friendly Family Concert
Event by South Carolina Philharmonic

Koger Center for the Arts

Feb. 19th, 3pm

Tickets Range from $8 to $18(as of Dec 19)
all ages

Note: Not hosted By Cola City Homeschoolers for more information:
www.scphilharmonic.com/calendar/02-19-2023/sensory-friendly-family-concert

This concert event is designed especially for persons with sensory sensitivities and their families. As a component of the SCP’s educational and outreach programs, this inclusive concert gives audience members the ability to fully experience orchestral music without any of the constraints of a standard performance. During this 60 minute program, audience members are free to move about, dance, speak, sing or vocalize. Sensory sensitive listeners and family members will delight in the discovery of orchestral experiences that invite and welcomes all to the world of classical music.

Homeschool Skate at Three Fountains Recreation
2022-12-15 08:00 - 17:00
Homeschool Skate
Friday, December 16, 2022
Only $4.00 per person to skate and play golf.
**Regular skate rental included!
http://www.threefountainsrecreation.com/

NCAA Eligibility Workshop
2022-12-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
NCAA Eligibility Workshop
By NCAA Eligibility Center
Wednesday, December 14 at 6 pm
FREE — Parents/High School Athletes
Note: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Please Contact NCAA for more information: 877-622-2321, eligibilitycenter.org
Do you want to compete in college sports? Join the NCAA Eligibility Center on Wednesday, December 14 from 6-7 p.m. Eastern time for a webinar for college-bound student-athletes and your families.
The discussion will include review of the most recent COVID-19 automatic waiver relief. We’ll also go over requirements you must meet to pursue your dreams of studying and competing at an NCAA Division I, II or III school.
Click here to register

Data Science & Problem Solving
2022-12-14 | Virtual Event
Using Data Science to Solve Problems
by X-STEM All-Access
Available on Demand: Wednesday, December 14
FREE: Ages 6-12 (and beyond)
X-STEM All Access – presented by the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and Discovery Channel – is a free virtual conference series for middle and high schoolers designed to get students excited about STEM.
Students will get an inside look into the exciting careers and inspiring personal journeys of diverse STEM role models through a lively Q&A session with a fellow STEM professional. The 30-minute max episodes will premiere throughout the school year and will be available on-demand to fit in your schedule.
Episodes will be released on the following dates – Watch any time after they premiere!
April 27 | May 18 | September 21 | October 5 | October 19 | November 30 | December 14
Access NGSS and CASEL aligned lesson plans and other resources for each episode HERE.
SIGN UP HERE | LESSON PLANS | SERIES STATUS UPDATE

Diving into Disney: A Virtual Tour Fieldtrip
2022-12-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Diving into Disney: A Virtual Tour Fieldtrip
Hosted by: Home-Schooler.com
Monday, December 5 at 2:30 PM
FREE — All Ages
Note: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact Home-Schooler for more information
Walt Disney (b. December 5, 1901) – From animated shorts to live-action features and all things in between, the breadth of Walt Disney’s cinematic achievements will likely never be surpassed. A man of many titles — innovator, storyteller, entertainer — Walt was one of the most prolific filmmakers in history.
Homeschoolers can participate in this virtual field trip/webinar to learn – and to experience just one of the benefits of a Home-Schooler.com membership.
Only 1,000 spots* are available for non-members so register here: https://home-schooler.com/free-field-trip-december5/

Susannah Bowling: Virtual Workshop
2022-12-05 14:30 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Susannah Bowling, Author: A Virtual Workshop
Hosted by: Home-Schooler.com
Monday, December 5 at 2:30 PM
FREE — All Ages

Note: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact Home-Schooler for more information
The Girl Who Won the Revolutionary War: Come for this free virtual workshop on December 5, 2022, as we celebrate the birthday of this famous author! Susanna Bowling (b. December 5, 1764) – As a 16-year-old girl she rode to warn General Lafayette of the trap to catch him (and end the Revolutionary War).
Homeschoolers can participate in this virtual field trip/webinar to learn – and to experience just one of the benefits of a Home-Schooler.com membership.
Only 1,000 spots* are available for non-members so register here: https://home-schooler.com/free-field-trip-december5/

Firefly Games: Family Fun Day
2022-12-03 17:00 - 19:00

Winter Fun Day @SCETV
2022-12-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Firefly Games, 736-C, St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews R, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
Winter Fun Day @SCETV
Saturday, December 3 at 1 pm
FREE — RSVP
Note: This event is not hosted by Cola City homeschoolers. Please contact etveducation@scetv.org with any questions
The SCETV Kids Club and the ETV Endowment invite families for a flurry of activity at the SCETV Studios. Meet Alma and Smart Cat live and in-person! We hope you can join us for this early celebration of winter that will be packed full of activities, crafts, fire truck tours, snacks, holiday episodes of Daniel Tiger and Molly of Denali and more!
RSVP:
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdWDNVKTVnZoe…/viewform

Firefly Games: Homeschool Day
2022-12-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Firefly Games, 736-C, St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews R, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
Homeschool Game Day
By Firefly Games
Friday, December 2 at noon
FREE — All Ages
Note: this event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact Firefly with questions.
Homeschool Game Day is from 12pm to 2pm and open to all homeschool families! This is a great chance to meet new people, socialize, and play games! We have over 300 games in our demo library that are free to play!
Home School Game Day FAQ’s:
Is the game day for a specific Homeschool group or organization? All Homeschoolers are welcome no matter what Homeschool group or organization you are part of.
Is there a cost to attend Homeschool game day? No, Homeschool Game Day is free to attend. Our game library is free for you to use during game day or whenever you choose to come hang out. However, should you choose to play in the arcade you would need to purchase tokens.
Firefly is located at 736-C, St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
