BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cola City Homeschoolers - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Cola City Homeschoolers X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cola City Homeschoolers REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231020T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231020T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20230831T224106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T224106Z UID:29665-1697817600-1697828400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Trick or Treat Trail DESCRIPTION:Trick or Treat  on the Trail\nby Nature as Teacher\nFriday\, October 20 4-7 pm\nFree — All ages\nNote: This is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Nature as Teacher for more information and parking pass reservations.  \nAll community centered organizations are invited to prepare thoughtful\, fun\, educational and exciting Trick-or-Treat Stations for our guests that walk the Trick-or-Treat Trail! Who do you think will win this year? \nTo help ensure everyone’s safety\, visitors enjoying the Trick-or-Treat Trail this year will be required to register for a free parking pass with specified arrival times. Get yours now and get your spot! \nWhat to bring/wear: This is a family friendly event. Come in costume (optional) and bring bags/buckets for collecting treats along the trail. The Trick-or-Treat-Trail loop is about a 10 minute walk on gravel and mulch with “spooky” animal learning stations along the way! Be sure to wear footwear appropriate for the outdoors. Strollers & wagons welcome. Please help children dress appropriately for the weather. \nPlease\, no bikes\, scooters or motorized vehicles on the trail. Dogs welcomed on leash. \nDirections: Be sure to print and display your parking pass receipt or have a screenshot ready on your phone. From Walmart in Camden head north on Springdale Drive\, toward the race track. Chestnut Ferry Road (a dirt road) crosses over Springdale drive at the bend. Turn left onto Chestnut Ferry road and continue down until you see our pinecone logo sign. Our driveway is the last on the left. After proceeding through our gate\, do not stop in the maintenance lot unless you do not have a parking pass or arrive outside of your identified time. Continue down our long driveway\, past the right turn\, and into the parking area. You will see our green and tan restroom building near the trailhead. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/trick-or-treat-trail/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231021T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231021T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20230729T151644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T192210Z UID:29512-1697882400-1697896800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:KidPreneur Expo DESCRIPTION:KidPreneur Expo\nby Life Ready Learners\nSaturday\, October 21 10 am-2pm\nAges 5-15 — $35/vendor\nCalling all KidPreneurs ages 5-15 years old! Kids develop a brand\, create a product or service\, build a marketing strategy\, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace. \nThe 1st annual Life Ready Learners Children’s Educational Business Fair in West Columbia\, South will be held on October 21st from 10am-2pm. Location St. David Lutheran’s Church\, 132 Saint David’s Church Rd\, West Columbia\, SC 29170\nNew location: Columbia Museum of Art\n\nRegistration is $35 per vendor. Includes a 6-foot table\, T-shirt\, lunch\, keepsake book\, goody bag\, and prizes/awards. Click here to register\nContact Life Ready Learners with questions: lifereadylearners@gmail.com\nThis event is sponsored by Acton Academy\, the Acton School of Business\, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers.  We all believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/kidpreneur-expo/ LOCATION:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231027T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231027T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20231019T171458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T171714Z UID:29770-1698408000-1698415200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Halloween Party! DESCRIPTION:Halloween Party\nBy Cola City & Ft. Jackson Homeschoolers\nFriday\, October 27 from noon-2pm\nAll Ages — FREE\nNote: This is a Cola City event\, in partnership with Fort Jackson Teens/Tweens.\n\nFirst of all…come in costume!! Teens\, tweens\, adults\, younger siblings welcome! All are encouraged to dress up. \n\nWe 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.\n\nOnce 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. \n\nMeanwhile\, 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.\n\nWe 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. \n\n\nPre-register for this Cola City event:\n\n\n\n \n Parent NameNote: This is not a drop-off event. Please include the name of the adult who will attend with the students.\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.Participants name and ageUse the plus (+) sign to add rows for additional participants. Include ages of student participants (name only for additional adult participants). URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/halloween-party/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Events,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231027T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231029T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20231013T192330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T192330Z UID:29759-1698435000-1698591600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:The Addams Family Musical DESCRIPTION:The Addams Family Musical\nby Village Square Theater\nOct 27-Nov 12 Performances\nAll Ages — $$/ticket\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. Contact Village Square Theater for showtimes and tickets.  Adults: $22\, Youth: $18 \nThis comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams\, the ultimate princess of darkness\, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet\, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough\, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. \nNow\, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife\, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/the-addams-family-musical/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231028T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231028T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20230820T164345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T211556Z UID:29539-1698487200-1698508800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:SCNA Coin Show DESCRIPTION:SCNA Coin Carnival\nby SC Numismatics Association\nSaturday\, October 28 10am-4pm\nFree — All ages\nNote: This event is not hosted by Cola City homeschoolers. Contact SCNA for more details: http://www.sc-na.org/convention.html \nIf you’re interested in Coin Collecting–this is a great place to get started. South Carolina’s Numismatics Association hosts this annual convention. The Kid Carnival is a great activity station with games and learning centers set up to go thru at your own pace. \nAdmission is FREE. You get a bunch of freebies to kick-start your collection\, plus a $10 gift certificate to spend at any of the vendors. It’s worth the drive to Greenville Convention Center located at One Exhibition Dr\, Greenville\, SC 29607. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/scna-coin-show/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Events,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231031T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231031T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20231020T161819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T162008Z UID:29779-1698750000-1698760800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:STEM-oween Drop-in DESCRIPTION:STEM-oween Drop-in\nBy SC Military Museum\nTuesday\, October 31\, 11am-2pm\nFREE — All Ages\nnote: this is NOT a Cola City event. Contact SC Military Museum for more info and registration \nThis is a DROP IN event. Registration is required to ensure adequate goodies for all attendees! \nDrop in to explore some fun Halloween-themed STEM activities from 11 am to 2 pm at SC Military Museum\, 1 National Guard Road Columbia\, SC 29201. \n(The goal is never to frighten- we’ll leave the scary stuff for others. Only fun and silly spooky stuff here!) \nGrab this freebie Easy STEM activity from SC Military Museum’s Teachers-Pay-Teachers account: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Nano-I-Spy-10240445 URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/stem-oween-drop-in/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Holiday,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231103T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231103T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20231105T182755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T182756Z UID:29818-1699012800-1699020000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Firefly Game Day DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Day\nby Firefly Toys & Games\nFirst Friday of the Month\nAll Ages — Free\nNote: This is not a Cola City Event. \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-game-day/ CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231103T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231103T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20231013T185910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T185948Z UID:29755-1699030800-1699038000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Home Away From Home School @CSU DESCRIPTION:Home Away From Home School\nBy Charleston Southern University\nFriday\, November 3 from 5-7pm\nHigh Schoolers — Free\nNote: This is not a Cola City event. Contact Charleston Southern for more information and pre-registration \nYour 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. \nCharleston 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. \nClick HERE to register URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/away-from-home-school-csu/ CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231107T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231107T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20231105T180222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T180826Z UID:29812-1699378200-1699381800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Homeschool Huddle DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Huddle\nby Lexington County Library\nTuesday\, Nov. 7 at 5:30pm\nFREE — Parent-Educators\nThe branch manager of The South Congaree-Pine Ridge Branch Library (Lexington County Public Library System) has recently started a program for this area called Homeschool Huddle. Their goal is to provide services and resources for the homeschool families in this area. \nOn Tuesday\, Nov 7 @ 5:30 the homeschool huddle group will meet for a Q & A time with a panel of seasoned homeschool parents in this area. Several new homeschool parents have asked for a time to talk with others who were more experienced to brainstorm and network together. \nKim Andrysczyk (of Cola City Homeschoolers/SC Homeschooling Connection) has been invited as a panelist. So come on out to meet-up and collaborate about these opportunities and resources! \nBring your child/children and the YS staff will provide a craft and storytime for them while the parents are meeting. \nSouth Congaree – Pine Ridge Branch Library\, 200 Sunset Drive\, West Columbia\, SC 29172\nQuestions about Homeschool Huddle: Contact Branch Librarian\, Carol Clark\n803.785.3050\, CCLARK@lex.lib.sc.us \n  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-huddle/ CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231109T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231109T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20231103T144801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T144921Z UID:29799-1699534800-1699538400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Beyond Baking Cookies Workshop DESCRIPTION:Beyond Baking Cookies Workshop\nby Kid’s Cook Real Food\nThursday\, Nov 9 at 1 pm\nFREE — Parent/Educators\nNote: This is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers\, contact Kid’s Cook Real Food for more details and registration \nWant to strengthen your bond while teaching important life skills? Grab Your Spot for this FREE Live Online Class for Parents!  \n“Beyond Baking Cookies”: Register Now to Learn 3 Secrets to Building Confidence for Your Kids in the Kitchen \nIn this info-packed and interactive class\, kids cooking instructor and two-time TEDx speaker Katie Kimball will share 3 secrets to get kids cooking with confidence. \nYou’ll discover how teaching kids to cook saves time and money\, builds life skills and self-esteem\, and brings your family closer together. \nWhen you attend live or watch the recording\, the free show-up gift is yours! \nClick HERE to register URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/beyond-baking-cookies-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Parent,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231111 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20231031T193110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T193110Z UID:29789-1699574400-1699660799@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Southern Wesleyan Preview Day DESCRIPTION:SWU Campus Preview\nby Southern Wesleyan University\nFriday\, Nov 10 @9am\nTeens/Parents — FREE\nNote: This is *NOT* a Cola City Event. Contact SWU for more details and registration \nPreview Day is a great way to explore SWU alongside other prospective students and learn more about the campus\,  community\, and what it’s like to attend college there. You’ll have the opportunity to tour campus\, interact with students and faculty\, learn about our majors\, and more! \nIn an effort to remove barriers\, there is no application fee and we are test optional\, which means students are not required to take the SAT/ACT for admission to the university. \nClick here to register for SWU preview day\, located at 907 Wesleyan Dr\, Central\, SC 29630 \nSouthern Wesleyan University Office of Admissions\n(864) 644-5550\nadmissions@swu.edu URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/southern-wesleyan-preview-day/ CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231110T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231110T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20230831T214147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T214147Z UID:29656-1699606800-1699621200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Liberty Live Education Day DESCRIPTION:Liberty Live Education Day\nby Southern Campaign 1790\nFriday\, November 10\, 9am-1pm\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Liberty Live for more information and reservations. \nLiberty Live encourages you to walk in the footsteps of our ancestors\, immersing yourself in the lives of the backcountry colonials as well as militia\, Continental\, and British soldiers. \nExploration into the conditions in which indigenous\, immigrant\, enslaved\, and indentured populations existed will allow you to evaluate their reasons for either remaining loyal to the British Crown or supporting the cause of becoming a free independent nation. \nEvery fall\, on the second weekend of November\, hundreds of 18th C. merchants\, demonstrators\, and reenactors gather at 1208 Keys Lane\, Kershaw\, SC for the annual Battle of Camden Reenactment weekend. The kickoff is our signature event\, the Liberty Live Education Day. During this FREE Friday event\, area students\, teachers\, and parents spend the morning engaging in various activities of colonial and military life to become better connected with individuals and events that played vital roles in our fight for independence. \nThis FREE event is open to all public\, private and home school students and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND.\nContact: sdavis@sc1780.org to pre-register URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/liberty-live-education-day/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231110T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231110T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20231105T190337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T190444Z UID:29829-1699614000-1699617600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Veteran's Day Parade DESCRIPTION:Veteran’s Day Parade\nby City of Columbia\nFriday\, November 10 at 11am\nFREE — All Ages\nThe City of Columbia’s 45th Annual Veterans Day Parade will be held\, Friday\, November 10\, the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced. \nThe Veterans Day Parade\, known as one of the Southeast’s largest Veterans Day parades\, will begin at 11 a.m. from the intersection of Sumter and Laurel streets\, and travel southbound on Sumter Street ending at Pendleton Street near the State House. \nThis year’s grand marshals will be Vietnam Veterans.\nThe Veterans Day Parade is sponsored by the City of Columbia. \nFor more information\, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 803-545-3100. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/veterans-day-parade/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Holiday,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231110T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231110T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20231105T200441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T135010Z UID:29834-1699621200-1699626600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Let Grow Play Club Meet-Up DESCRIPTION:Park Meet-Up\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nFriday\, Nov 10 at 1 pm\nFREE — All ages\nThis 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. \nLocation: Owens Field 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\, SC 29205\nThere’s a great playground\, nearby restrooms. Also areas for bikes and skateboards\, plus ball field. Something for any age.  \nBRING: 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. \nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. \nFor more infomation about the “Let Grow” initiative\, Click HERE\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com  \n  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-play-club-meet-up/ CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231113T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231113T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20231030T162946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T185313Z UID:29786-1699898400-1699902000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Homeschool Hub DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Hub\nby Chapin Branch Library\nMonday\, November 13 @6pm\nParent/Educators — FREE\nNote: this event is *NOT* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Chapin Library for more details. \nInterested in getting started homeschooling? What about homeschooling high school? Come for this Q/A session at Chapin Branch Library\, 129 Columbia Ave\, Chapin\, SC 29036. Monday\, November 13 at 6 pm.\nActivities for youth while parents/educators are in the meeting.  \nFree\, open to the public.\nKim Andrysczyk is a 3rd Option Association director at SC TOP.\nAlso blogs at the SC Homeschooling Connection\, which is a free resource hub for all homeschoolers regardless which association you choose. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-hub/ CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231114T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231114T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20230827T135430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230827T135430Z UID:29624-1699988400-1699992000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Building Capacity: an Outdoor Learning Workshop DESCRIPTION:Building Capacity for Outdoor Learning: Introducing a Digital Tool for Success\nNovember\, 14th 2023 – 7:00 PM\nWith Outdoor Learning Experts Mariana Brussoni & Megan Zeni\nNote: This is *NOT* a Cola City event. Please contact The Outdoor Learning Store for more information and registration: CLICK HERE \nThe Outdoor Learning Virtual Workshop Seasonal Series:\n \n\nRegistration is FREE and there will be plenty of draw prizes for attendees!\nAll registrants will receive a discount code to access outdoor learning resources when they register\nWorkshops are 60 minutes and will take place at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern.\nFor those who can’t attend live these will each be recorded and posted on the Recordings Page\nFollowing the workshop\, participants will receive a link through which they can access a certificate of attendance.\n\nJoin Mariana and Megan as they share the ‘BE OUT’ digital tool. BE OUT is a new tool for elementary (K-7) school teachers and includes exemplars of outdoor learning from a diversity of teachers organized in a digital format. \nThe tool is designed with very short (90 second) modules and targets teachers new to teaching outdoors with support in four key areas: understanding risky play in the school context; getting started teaching outdoors; teaching with an emergent curriculum; and assessment of learning. \nDr. Mariana Brussoni is Director of the Human Early Learning Partnership and Professor at the University of British Columbia and BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute. Her research investigates child injury prevention and children’s outdoor risky play with the aim of creating environments where all children can play outside every day. \nMegan Zeni is a mom of 3\, an experienced elementary school teacher\, and a master gardener. Megan successfully re-imagined the prep position in her public school and turned it into her dream job of spending her days with children in the garden classroom. Megan is an advocate for taking children outdoors at school in all kinds of weather to learn\, play\, and grow. Megan is also a PhD candidate at UBC in curriculum & pedagogy. \nAll registrants will be entered to win some great draw prizes! After registering you will receive a discount code to access the resources shared\, and following the workshop you can access the recording\, and a link to access your Certificate of Attendance. \nGrow your outdoor educator skills with: \n\nDirty Teaching\nLearn more about Outdoor Learning and Play URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/building-capacity-workshop/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231116 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20231104T143634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T143635Z UID:29809-1700006400-1700092799@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Executive Function Empowerment Summit DESCRIPTION:Executive Function Empowerment Summit\nby GoZen! Mental Health Coach\nWednesday\, Nov 15th\nFREE — Parents/Educators\nNote: This is *NOT* a Cola City event. Please contact Executive Funtion Empowerment Summit for more information and registration.  \nRaise Focused\, Motivated Learners! \nCalling all parents\, educators\, and professionals: Teach kids and teens the skills to focus their attention\, self-start\, remember instructions\, prioritize tasks\, and so much more at this FREE one-day event! \nDO YOUR KIDS STRUGGLE WITH FOCUS AND ORGANIZATION? \nTHESE AREN’T JUST CHALLENGES—THEY’RE EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS. EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS ARE LIKE THE BRAIN’S AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS. THEY HELP KIDS GET STUFF DONE. WHILE KIDS MAY NOT BE BORN WITH THE SKILLS TO FILTER DISTRACTIONS\, PRIORITIZE TASKS\, SET AND REACH GOALS\, AND REGULATE EMOTIONS\, THEY ARE BORN WITH THE POTENTIAL TO MASTER THESE SKILLS. \nSECURE YOUR FREE SPOT FOR THE NOV. 15\, 2023 EVENT \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/executive-function-empowerment-summit/ CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Parent,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231117T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231117T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20231114T172512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T172512Z UID:29854-1700222400-1700229600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Let Grow Park Meet-Up DESCRIPTION:Park Meet-Up/Share Table\nby Cola City/Let Grow Club\nFriday\, Nov 17 at noon-2pm\nFREE — All ages\nThis activity *IS* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers\, but there is no sign up necessary. \nLocation: Owens Field 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd\, Columbia\, SC 29205\nThere’s a great playground\, nearby restrooms. Also areas for bikes and skateboards\, plus ball field. Something for any age.  \nBRING: 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. \nWe hope to see this grow and expand to more projects and activities to develop interpersonal connections as well as personal agency. \nFor more infomation about the “Let Grow” initiative\, Click HERE\nContact Kim with any questions or to brainstorm ideas: colacityinfo@gmail.com  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/let-grow-park-meet-up/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Interest Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231118T153000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231118T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20231013T184844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T184844Z UID:29752-1700321400-1700326800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Puppy Pals LIVE! DESCRIPTION:Puppy Pals LIVE!\nby Harbison Theater\nSaturday\, November 18 @3:30pm\nAll Ages — $15+/tickets\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. Contact Harbison Theater for details and tickets \nWhat’s better than a puppy? A rescued one who can do his own stunts! As seen on America’s Got Talent\, Puppy Pals is a family friendly action-packed show. Watch as adopted and rescued dogs perform a plethora of stunts and breathtaking feats like climbing a ladder\, jumping rope\, and even a backflip! This interactive show will be full of surprises and canine comedy. Jump in on the action and have a tail-wagging good time with Puppy Pals\, Live! \n*Student\, senior (over age 60)\, or military personnel will receive a $15 discount at check out. Bundled discounts are available when you purchase tickets for three or more shows at a time. Please contact the Box Office at 803.407.5011 for more details. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/puppy-pals-live/ LOCATION:In Person END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231122T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231122T113000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20231105T185013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T185014Z UID:29823-1700647200-1700652600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Nutcracker Ballet DESCRIPTION:Nutcracker Ballet\nby Ann Brodie’s Carolina Ballet\nWednesday\, Nov 22 at 10 am\n$10/seat — All ages\nNote: This is *NOT* a Cola City Homeschoolers event. Contact Ann Brodie’s studio at 803-771-6303 for more information and tickets. \nIt’s Nutcracker Season!  \nEvery year during the week of Thanksgiving\, Ann Brodie’s Ballet studio performs The Nutcracker at the Township Auditorium in Columbia\, SC. This full length ballet also features a live orchestra\, and live choir.\nEach year\, one show is offered to Homeschool Families\, Retirement Commmunities\, Youth groups at a discounted rate. \nThis year the production will be On Wednesday\, November 22nd @10am\nYou can save 50% off ticket prices when you reserve tickets by calling the studio at 803-771-6303.\nTickets will be $10 each. \nContact for any questions: Caren Anderson\, the Homeschooling Education and Community Outreach Coordinator for Ann Brodie’s Carolina Ballet. 949-351-4204 URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/nutcracker-ballet-3/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231124 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20231105T185217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T185218Z UID:29826-1700697600-1700783999@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Happy Thanksgiving! DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/happy-thanksgiving-2/ LOCATION:Holiday CATEGORIES:Holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231125 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20231122T164940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T164941Z UID:29858-1700784000-1700870399@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:FREE Admission SC State Parks DESCRIPTION:SC State Parks Black Friday\nBy SC State Parks\nFriday\, Nov 24\nFree Admission — All Ages\nNote: Contact SC State Parks for more details and reservations. \nFREE ADMISSION TO ALL SC STATE PARKS – Friday\, November 24!  Including FREE historic home tours! \nThis year on Black Friday we challenge you and yours to #OptOutsideSC and enjoy South Carolina’s state parks. \nAdmission will be free at state parks in South Carolina on Friday\, November 24 — including tours at our three historic homes. The promotion encourages people to spend some time in the great outdoors the day after Thanksgiving! \nReservations may be made for historic home tours by calling: \n\nRose Hill Plantation (Tour reservation full)\nRedcliffe Plantation\nHampton Plantation\n\nEnjoy some time in our parks\, for free.  Make sure to post pictures to social media using the hashtag #OptOutsideSC. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/free-admission-sc-state-parks/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231125T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231125T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20231122T171507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T171507Z UID:29860-1700917200-1700924400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Cayce 12000 Year Park DESCRIPTION:Civil War Tour\nBy 12000 Year History Park\nSaturday\, Nov 25 at 1 pm\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: Contact Cayce 12000 Year History Park for more details \nIn today’s world\, people are reluctant to step away from their screens and for some reason\, we are content with that. \nToday\, we ask you look away from your screens and look at the history right in front of you. Explore the land where Columbia was conceived. \nExplore the 12\,000 Year History Park – where history lies at your feet. \nMeet at 1 pm for tour\, location: 1120 Fort Congaree Trail\, Cayce. Parking is free at the Tennis Center. \nQuestions? Contact 803-739-5385 \n  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/cayce-12000-year-park/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231201T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231201T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20231124T175736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T174459Z UID:29863-1701417600-1701450000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Holiday Card Exchange 2023 DESCRIPTION:Holiday Card Exchange Project\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\n$2.50/family — All Ages\nSign up deadline: Dec. 1\nThe best way to spread Christmas Cheer is…SENDING CARDS! It’s also a great way to make connections with other homeschoolers. Back by popular demand! Cola City Homeschoolers is hosting our annual holiday card exchange during the month of December. \nSign up by December 1. We will organize the lists by religious preference and by ages (as much as possible). You’ll get a list of participants to exchange cards with–10-25 cards to send/receive. Lists will vary depending on participants registered. \nNote: Your mailing address will be shared with other participants and student names\, so that the cards can be personalized by the sender. \nSome more recommendations: \n\nSend one envelope to each household. Include a small card/note for each child\, or small token gift (ie: sticker\, tattoos\, paperdoll\, etc).\nConsider your child’s abilities and stamina for their part of the card preparations. They can put a sticker on the card or envelope\, if it’s too much to write out the addresses.\nRemember this is FUN!\nNote the fee covers the cost of one guaranteed card for each family from Cola City Homeschoolers.\n\nRegistration is Closed for this event URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/holiday-card-exchange-2023/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Events,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231201T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231201T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20231105T182939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T182940Z UID:29821-1701432000-1701439200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Firefly Game Day DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Day\nby Firefly Toys & Games\nFirst Friday of the Month\nAll Ages — Free\nNote: This is not a Cola City Event. \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-game-day-2/ CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231202T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231202T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20231114T172111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T172111Z UID:29851-1701525600-1701529200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Spanish Christmas Carols DESCRIPTION:Spanish Christmas Carols\nby Academia Bilingual Bridges\nSaturday\, Dec 2 at 2pm\nFREE — All ages\nNote: This event is *not* hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Academia Bilingual Bridges for details (see below). \nGreetings from Academia Bilingual Bridges! You’re invited the annual Spanish Christmas Caroling virtual event on Saturday\, December 2nd at 2:00 PM Eastern time. \nAnyone who would like to attend should please R.S.V.P. to academiabilingualbridges@gmail.com \nMore information about classes/tutoring: https://www.academiabilingualbridges.com/ URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/spanish-christmas-carols/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Holiday,Not Hosted by Cola City,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231202T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231202T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20231013T183735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T183735Z UID:29746-1701525600-1701540000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:A Christmas Carol DESCRIPTION:A Christmas Carol\nby Columbia Children’s Theater\nSaturday\, December 2 @2pm and @6pm\nAll Ages — $15/ticket\nNote: this is NOT a Cola City event. Contact Children’s Theater for more information and tickets \nBack by popular demand\, A Christmas Carol\, returns to the Harbison Theater at Midlands Tech stage! Columbia Children’s Theatre reigns as the 2022 South Carolina Theatre of Distinction and brings their inimitable style to this adaptation of Charles Dickens’ most well-known story. A production filled with local talent of all ages including Best of Columbia-nominated actors Liv Moody and Julian Deleon. Grab your loved ones and enjoy this holiday tradition proven to warm even the Scroogiest of hearts! \n*Student\, senior (over age 60)\, or military personnel will receive a $5 discount on signature series shows at check out. Bundled discounts are available when you purchase tickets for three or more shows at a time. Please contact the Box Office at 803.407.5011 for more details. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/a-christmas-carol/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231202T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231202T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20231127T194426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T194426Z UID:29872-1701540000-1701547200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Christmas Light Boat Parade DESCRIPTION:Christmas Light Boat Parade\n@Lake Murray\nSaturday\, Dec 2 @6 pm\nFREE — All Ages\nNote: This is NOT a Cola City event. It’s a public event–no sign up! \nYou don’t want to miss this FREE family-friendly waterfront event that is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! \n\nAdmission is FREE and open to the public at the Lake Murray Dam Public Park in Lexington. Watch as brightly decorated boats parade by decked out for the season\, enjoy Christmas carols (have your phone or flashlight ready for “Silent Night”)\, and a fireworks finale. Pack your family\, friends\, and a picnic\, and join us on December 2 at Lake Murray! \n\nEvent details & Information:\n– Gates open at 4:30 PM and the Boat Parade will begin at 6:00 PM.\n– Gates will remain open until the park reaches a 300-vehicle capacity. You are encouraged to come early to ensure a space and exercise patience and courtesy throughout the evening.\n– Please leave your pets at home\, there are no animals allowed in this park.\n– Parade route: Participants will line up at Jake’s Landing and parade over to the Lexington Park Site. The fireworks barge will be between the towers and the park site with a buffer zone for safety.\n– The park will close after the fireworks finale. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/christmas-light-boat-parade/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231206T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231206T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20231129T202528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T202528Z UID:29888-1701856800-1701860400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Gladys Gang Toddler Edition DESCRIPTION:Gladys’ Gang Toddler Tour\nby Columbia Museum of Art\nFirst Wednesday of the Month\nToddlers/Preschoolers — $$\nNote: Gladys’ Gang is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Columbia Museum of Art for more details and registration. FYI: Solo Memberships are $55 for one adult (and includes admission for all children under 18) \nToddler edition: First Wednesday of every month\nPreschool edition: Third Wednesday of every month\n10-11am \n(Toddler) This program is specially designed for 2-3 year old participants and their adult companions as a way to explore art through movement and play. This program includes story time\, gallery exploration\, and a creative studio activity related to the art exploration theme. (Siblings welcome!) \n(Preschool) This program is specially designed for 4-5 year old participants and their adult companions as a way to explore art through play and inquiry. This program builds skills for kindergarten readiness through story time\, gallery conversations\, and a creative studio project related to the art exploration theme. (Siblings welcome!) URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/gladys-gang-toddler-edition/ CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Preschool END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231206T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231206T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T130843 CREATED:20231128T140414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T140414Z UID:29879-1701856800-1701864000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Forest Conservation Tour DESCRIPTION:Forest Conservation Tour\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, Dec 6 10-noon\nTeens/tweens — $5/family\nNote: This is a Cola City event as part of our Green Steps Environmental Education initiatives. Contact colacityinfo@gmail.com with questions. Register below. \nCome 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. \nThe 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. \nProgram: Survival in the Forest\nStudents 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. \nLocation Street Address: 5600 Broad River Road  \nTurn 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. \nLook 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.\nContact colacityinfo@gmail.com with any questions.\nCheck out more opportunities on the Calendar of Events \nPre-register for this Cola City event by December 1: URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/forest-conservation-2/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Cola City Classes,Interest Club,Teen END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR