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SUMMARY:Sal's Feed & Seed Tour
DESCRIPTION:Sal’s Feed and Seed Tour\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, October 27 @10 am\nK5-5th grade — $5.50 per student\nCome meet our very own local version of “Ms. Frizzle”–Sal!  And get a guided tour of the farm. Find out what’s the difference between Mules\, Donkeys and Horses. Learn about local\, non-GMO gardening. Stick around to browse after the guided tour. \nTour is geared for K5-5th grade. We ask for parents to stay on site (no drop offs). Families with younger siblings\, please keep the littles from disrupting the group.\nBring your Agritourism Passport to get stamped! Passports will be available for those who don’t have one yet. Find out more about the Agritourism Passports  \nMasks are recommended per CDC guidelines. Thanks! \nFind out more about Sal’s Feed and Seed: Click HERE \nRegistrations are closed for this Field Trip. Thanks!
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/sals-tour/
LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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SUMMARY:Hide n Seek Trick or Treat
DESCRIPTION:Hide n Seek Trick or Treat\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nThursday\, October 28 Monday\, November 1 @1 pm\nAll ages — FREE\nPostponed due to RAIN! Come on Monday\, November 1. \nLet’s celebrate Halloween with a fun outing at the park. Meet up at Virginia Hylton Park 111 Maiden Ln\, Lexington\, SC 29072 at 1 pm. \nDress up in your costumes and bring a bag of candy to contribute. We’ll play for a while at the park while we organized a few teen/adult volunteers who will hide along the trail with a stash of candy. \nWe’ll instruct the participants so they know where to safely look for candy keepers. Parents are asked to supervise young children. This is not a drop-off event. \nBring: a bag of candy to donate to the game. Bring a trick or treat bag or container to collect goodies. \nNo sign up\, just show up.\nContact Kim 803-307-4880 or colacityinfo@gmail.com\nCall or text if you get lost along the way or for inclement weather.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/hide-n-seek-trick-or-treat/
LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211029T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T131423Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Bowling Club
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Bowling Club\nBy Stars & Strikes Irmo\nFridays\, Sept 10-Nov 12 @1 pm\n$5.50/per week — All ages\nNote: This activity is NOT hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers\, contact Stars & Strikes for more information and registration.\nContact: Greg gdipascali@starsandstrikes.org \nCome on out to Stars & Strikes Homeschool Bowling Club: Fridays 1:00pm-2:30pm $5.50 per bowler per week (pay collected weekly)\nStarts September 10th-Ends November 12\, 2021\nThis 10-week program includes: First week practice\, coaching session & team organization 2 games and shoe rental per week 8 weeks of competitive league bowling\nCosmic Bowling Pizza Party on final week!\nTwo Divisions: Bumpers & No Bumpers (4 per team) USBC Certified Coaches available\nMasks are recommended per CDC guidelines (but not enforced while at your bowling lane)
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-bowling-club-2-2021-10-29/
LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211029T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211029T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T002543Z
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SUMMARY:Geocache Club
DESCRIPTION:Geocache Club\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nVirtual Meet ups: Fridays at 2 pm\nAges 10+ — FREE\nGeocachers of all experience levels (ages 10+ and parents) are invited to hang out together: learn more about geocaching\, share favorite finds\, and just have fun! This club is hosted by Pamela and Elijah Drayer on Fridays at 2 pm. It’s free to participate\, but please register to get the zoom link via email. \n\n Where have you been geocaching?\nWhat have you found in the cache box?\nWhat about trackables?\nMore tricks\, tips and hints for success.\nLet’s inspire each other each week so you have more stories to share about.\n\nContact: Pamela Drayer padrayer6@aim.com \nNew participants sign up here. If you’ve already signed up\, you will automatically get meeting reminders each week.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/geocache-club-2021-10-29/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211101T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211101T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073632
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SUMMARY:Girls Who Code Club
DESCRIPTION:Girls Who Code Club\nBy It-Ology\nMondays at 4:30 pm\nFREE — Girls 6th-12th grade\nClick HERE to register \nIT-OLOGY’S GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB FOR GIRLS IN GRADES 6-12\nIT-oLogy’s Girls Who Code Club is back this fall to teach South Carolina girls in grades 6-12 how to code. The club is free to join\, and participants will meet virtually on Monday afternoons from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. beginning on September 13\, 2021. The club will run throughout the 2021-2022 school year with the last meeting scheduled for May 30\, 2022. \n  \nGirls Who Code Club is meant for girls to join the sisterhood of supportive peers and role models and use Computer Science to change the world. The middle and high-school Clubs encourage students to impact their communities in a positive way through code. Club members will learn how to code from fun\, online tutorials and activities that will help them build animations\, games\, apps. \n  \nStudents of any coding-ability levels are encouraged to join IT-oLogy’s Girls Who Code Club. This free opportunity is open to all South Carolina girls in grades 6-12. \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/girls-who-code-club-2021-11-01/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T110000
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SUMMARY:Resources for Children with a Disability/Chronic Illness: Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Disability/Chronic Illness Resouces: Webinar\nby Family Connection of SC\nWednesday\, Nov. 3 at 10 am\nParents/Caretakers — FREE\nClick here for more information and REGISTRATION Note: this is a public event\, not hosted by Cola City. \n\n\n\nAn overview and description of resources/services Family Connection of SC provides for families with children with special healthcare needs\n\nThis workshop is an overview and description of resources and services Family Connection of SC provides for children and/or individuals with disabilities and/or special healthcare needs in South Carolina. Families and providers who attend will have a better understanding of the resources available for themselves and/or families they serve.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/resources-for-children-with-a-disability-chronic-illness-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Events,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T143000
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SUMMARY:Compost Make-it-Take-it Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Compost Make-it-Take-it Workshop\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, Nov 3 @1pm\nAll ages — $5/family\nThis class/project is part of our Green Steps Environmental Education series. We have partnered with Harbison State Forest’s Certified Wildlife Habitat Garden as our “school” garden. \nYou’ll be learning about how composting works\, with a vermicompost bin that you’ll be able to take home with you. We will also be looking at a variety of backyard compost bins. \nPlease bring; \n\nfruit/vegetable scraps or peelings (no added fats or sugars)  or a bag of leaves\, if you have any–for us to put into the compost bins.\noptional: Jack-o-Lanterns are great for composting!\n\nGarden Project from 1-2:30 pm on Nov 3 @1 pm at Harbison State Forest  5600 Broad River Rd\, Columbia\, SC 29212.\nCost: $3/student or $5/family to cover supplies and to help fund our Green Steps projects \nWe’ll meet behind the Education Center (Note: we will have access to restrooms inside the building). Parking fees are waived for this activity. \nPlease wear comfortable clothing in case it’s chilly. Water bottles and hats are also advisable. \nContact Kim/Cola City Homeschoolers with any questions.\ncolacityinfo@gmail.com or 803-307-4880
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/compost-make-it-take-it-workshop/
LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Green Steps
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073632
CREATED:20210916T144937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T144937Z
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SUMMARY:Firefly Games: Homeschool Days
DESCRIPTION:Firefly Games: Homeschool Days\nBy Firefly Toys & Games\n1st & 3rd Fridays\, from 12-2pm\nAll ages — FREE\nClick HERE for more information \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHomeschool Game Days are the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month from 12pm to 2pm and are 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!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHome School Game Day FAQ’s:  \n\nIs 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. \nIs 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. 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/firefly-games-homeschool-days-2021-11-05/
LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211105T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211105T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073632
CREATED:20210906T202241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T131423Z
UID:27595-1636117200-1636122600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Homeschool Bowling Club
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Bowling Club\nBy Stars & Strikes Irmo\nFridays\, Sept 10-Nov 12 @1 pm\n$5.50/per week — All ages\nNote: This activity is NOT hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers\, contact Stars & Strikes for more information and registration.\nContact: Greg gdipascali@starsandstrikes.org \nCome on out to Stars & Strikes Homeschool Bowling Club: Fridays 1:00pm-2:30pm $5.50 per bowler per week (pay collected weekly)\nStarts September 10th-Ends November 12\, 2021\nThis 10-week program includes: First week practice\, coaching session & team organization 2 games and shoe rental per week 8 weeks of competitive league bowling\nCosmic Bowling Pizza Party on final week!\nTwo Divisions: Bumpers & No Bumpers (4 per team) USBC Certified Coaches available\nMasks are recommended per CDC guidelines (but not enforced while at your bowling lane)
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-bowling-club-2-2021-11-05/
LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211105T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073632
CREATED:20210927T130757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T130757Z
UID:27839-1636120800-1636124400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Geocache Club
DESCRIPTION:Geocache Club\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nVirtual Meet ups: Fridays at 2 pm\nAges 10+ — FREE\nGeocachers of all experience levels (ages 10+ and parents) are invited to hang out together: learn more about geocaching\, share favorite finds\, and just have fun! This club is hosted by Pamela and Elijah Drayer on Fridays at 2 pm. It’s free to participate\, but please register to get the zoom link via email. \n\n Where have you been geocaching?\nWhat have you found in the cache box?\nWhat about trackables?\nMore tricks\, tips and hints for success.\nLet’s inspire each other each week so you have more stories to share about.\n\nContact: Pamela Drayer padrayer6@aim.com \nNew participants sign up here. If you’ve already signed up\, you will automatically get meeting reminders each week.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/geocache-club-2021-11-05/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073632
CREATED:20211025T134902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T134902Z
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SUMMARY:Try Hockey FREE
DESCRIPTION:Try Hockey FREE\nby Columbia Cyclones\nSaturday\, Nov 6 @9:30 am\nFREE — Ages 4-9\nNOTE: this is NOT a Cola City event\, please contact cyclonesyouthcoordinator@gmail.com for more information \nJoin the Columbia Cyclones on ice and try playing hockey at Flight Adventure Park Rink\, 1019 Broad Stone Rd\, Irmo\, SC – 29063\nThis Try Hockey for Free event is designed to provide kids ages 4 to 9 the opportunity to try hockey in a FUN\, safe environment with trained coaching staff.\nNo experience necessary! There will be plenty of assistance on hand to be sure your child has the best first hockey experience and answer any questions you might have. \n\nEquipment fitting starts at 9:30am and on ice at 10:40am. Please arrive around 9:30am so your child doesn’t miss a minute of fun!\nRegistration required: https://tryhockeyforfree.com/event_detail/714
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/try-hockey-free/
LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211108T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211108T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073632
CREATED:20211025T131548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T131548Z
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SUMMARY:National STEM Day Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:National STEM Day Workshop\nby IT-oLogy\nMonday\, Nov 8 @12 noon\nFREE — 3rd-8th grade\nClick HERE to register; Note: this is NOT a Cola City event\, please contact IT-ology for more information. \nNational STEM Day – November 8th @ 12 noon – Grades 3rd-8th \nThis year we are celebrating National STEM Day by hosting a special event for South Carolina students 3rd through 8th grades. Join us on November 8th to create a fun code project inspired by STEM Day.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/national-stem-day-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211108T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211108T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073632
CREATED:20210916T134450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T134450Z
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SUMMARY:Girls Who Code Club
DESCRIPTION:Girls Who Code Club\nBy It-Ology\nMondays at 4:30 pm\nFREE — Girls 6th-12th grade\nClick HERE to register \nIT-OLOGY’S GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB FOR GIRLS IN GRADES 6-12\nIT-oLogy’s Girls Who Code Club is back this fall to teach South Carolina girls in grades 6-12 how to code. The club is free to join\, and participants will meet virtually on Monday afternoons from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. beginning on September 13\, 2021. The club will run throughout the 2021-2022 school year with the last meeting scheduled for May 30\, 2022. \n  \nGirls Who Code Club is meant for girls to join the sisterhood of supportive peers and role models and use Computer Science to change the world. The middle and high-school Clubs encourage students to impact their communities in a positive way through code. Club members will learn how to code from fun\, online tutorials and activities that will help them build animations\, games\, apps. \n  \nStudents of any coding-ability levels are encouraged to join IT-oLogy’s Girls Who Code Club. This free opportunity is open to all South Carolina girls in grades 6-12. \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/girls-who-code-club-2021-11-08/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211109T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211109T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073632
CREATED:20211108T160103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T160103Z
UID:27843-1636462800-1636464600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Story Time\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nTuesday\, November 9 at 1 pm\nFREE — Pre-K-Elementary Kids\nWe’re doing a story time for youngins about Kindness. October was bully awareness month and November 13th is World Kindness Day. \nWe’ll be reading a story about emotions and empathy. There will be a kahoot game about emotions. It’s free\, but please pre-register so we can email the zoom link. \nQuestions? Contact Kim: 803-307-4880 or colacityinfo@gmail.com\nOops! We could not locate your form.  \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/virtual-story-time/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211109T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211109T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073632
CREATED:20211019T135728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T135728Z
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SUMMARY:Culture Grams Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Culture Grams Workshop\nBy SC Discus\nTuesday Nov 9 at 3 pm — FREE\nFor High schoolers and Educators\nClick HERE to register; Note this is NOT a Cola City event. \nThis 30-minute session will highlight how high school educators can effectively utilize CultureGrams to support country exploration and provide global awareness and more! Experience how CultureGrams World Edition goes beyond mere facts and figures to deliver a one-of-a-kind perspective on daily life and culture\, including background\, customs\, and lifestyle of the world’s people. Participants will also learn to empower students to analyze country data using statistics and creating custom data tables. Grade appropriate activities will be included. Join Mary Kay McDonald with ProQuest to learn more about CultureGrams! \nThis session will be recorded and shared with all who register. \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/culture-grams-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211110T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073632
CREATED:20211103T000513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T001334Z
UID:27833-1636538400-1636545600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Team Building Challenge for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Team Building Challenge\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, November 10 at 10 am\nTeens — $11/participant\nMiddle and High School Teens are invited to this FUN team building challenge course at Saluda Shoals\, 5605 Bush River Rd\, Columbia\, SC 29212 on Wednesday\, November 10 from 10 am-noon. \nThis activity is for middle and high schoolers only. It is guided and facilitated by the ranger. Parents do not need to chaperone the activity\, but we need to have everyone check in with your participant’s waiver forms. \nReal Team Challenge Course: The Real Team Challenge Course is a series of difficult but achievable mental and physical activities designed to improve the performance of our group. Low ropes activities foster team development through problem-solving\, imagination\, and critical thinking. The Real Team Challenge Course is designed to last three hours. Course elements are located in the forest and can include but are not limited to walking on cables\, poles\, and platforms no more than 2 feet off the ground\, and/or lifting or falling short distances into the group. Each group will get a facilitator for the length of the program to keep participants safe and debrief each activity. \nFamilies with younger siblings have the option to free play at the playground\, do a self-guided nature walk\, or register for a ranger-led nature walk. The ranger-led nature walk will be one hour–departing after the teens’ activity and returning back beforehand. The ranger activity is $3.25/student (K5 and up). Note: Parents need to chaperone this activity but do not need to pay for fees. \nPre-register and pre-pay to secure your spaces for these ranger-led activities.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/team-building-challenge/
LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211111T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073632
CREATED:20211111T034325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T034325Z
UID:27870-1636650000-1636664400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Columbia Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Columbia Chess Club\nBy Columbia Chess Club\nThursdays\, 5-9 pm\nFree — All Ages\nThe 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! \nClub President: James Brandmair columbiachessclub@gmail.com \nContact our homeschool volunteer with any questions–and so someone will keep an eye out for you!  \nMonica Lee 803-724-7514 (text preferred)\nVisit the Columbia Chess Club Facebook Group: Click HERE
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/columbia-chess-club/
LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211112T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073632
CREATED:20211008T153846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T154642Z
UID:27739-1636707600-1636722000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Rev War Education Day
DESCRIPTION:Revolutionary War Education Day\nBy Liberty Live Southern Campaign 1780\nFriday\, November 12\, 9 am-1 pm\nFREE — All Ages\nRevolutionary War Field Days Education Day on Friday\, November 12th\, at the Meeting Place\, located at 1208 Keys Lane\, Kershaw\, SC. \nDozens of demonstration stations will be available for the students and parents.  Drop-in even from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm “drop-in” event.  It’s designed with flexibility in how the children spend their time at the various stations. \n\nThere will be restroom facilities on site\, but no running water\, so do be aware of that.\nThere will be a food truck with food and drinks (but no picnic tables)\, so bring your own blanket or beach chair.\nThere is ample parking but there are no paved or gravel parking lots.  The site is a grassy farmland that sits on sand that drains very well in the event of rain.\nSome merchants have items for purchase (accepts debit/credit).\n\nAll students will get a free pass to return for Saturday or Sunday (Nov 13-14)\, with a paid adult admission for the Battle Re-enactment and more! \n \nPlease pre-register below so we can send you a reminder email and notify the venue of our number of participants.\nQuestions: Contact Kim/Cola City Homeschoolers 803-307-4880 or colacityinfo@gmail.com. Call or text me if you’d like to meet up with me there! \n\n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/rev-war-education-day-2/
LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211112T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073632
CREATED:20210916T143742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T143742Z
UID:27673-1636711200-1636718400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Homeschool Friday: Relic Room
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Fridays Workshop\nby SC Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum\nMonthly: 3rd Friday 10 am or 11 am\nFree — All ages\nContact Joe Long for more info: wjlong@crr.sc.gov\nMore information Click HERE \nThe SC Confederate Relic room and Military Museum’s Homeschool Fridays are a FREE program\, offered one or two Fridays each month during the academic year. Sessions are at 10 am and 11 am (the same lesson is taught both hours). Programs are geared toward students of all ages. Get an “acheivement award” by attending 10 session and completing a project. \n2021-2022 Workshops Schedule:  \n\nAug 13: How to Study a Battle\nAug 20: Siege at Malta\nSept 10: Vienna: When the Winged Hussars Arrived\nSept 17: The Seige of Savannah\nOct 8: Thaddeus Kosciuszko and the Siege of Ninety-Six\nOct 22: The Sige of the Alamo\nNov 12: Forts and Artillery\nDec 10: The Great Beefsteak Raid: Wade Hampton’s Cavalry Coup\nDec 17: 11 am only Dueling & Dancing\nJan 21: The Leadership Legacy of Lee\nFeb 11: Corporal Sowers at Hill 188 & SC Heroes at St. Quentin\nMar 25: Paratroops Under Seige: Operation Market-Garden\nApr 8: Seige of Firbase Ripcord\nMay 13: Memorials & Memory
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-friday-relic-room-2021-11-12/
LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211112T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073632
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T131423Z
UID:27602-1636722000-1636727400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Homeschool Bowling Club
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Bowling Club\nBy Stars & Strikes Irmo\nFridays\, Sept 10-Nov 12 @1 pm\n$5.50/per week — All ages\nNote: This activity is NOT hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers\, contact Stars & Strikes for more information and registration.\nContact: Greg gdipascali@starsandstrikes.org \nCome on out to Stars & Strikes Homeschool Bowling Club: Fridays 1:00pm-2:30pm $5.50 per bowler per week (pay collected weekly)\nStarts September 10th-Ends November 12\, 2021\nThis 10-week program includes: First week practice\, coaching session & team organization 2 games and shoe rental per week 8 weeks of competitive league bowling\nCosmic Bowling Pizza Party on final week!\nTwo Divisions: Bumpers & No Bumpers (4 per team) USBC Certified Coaches available\nMasks are recommended per CDC guidelines (but not enforced while at your bowling lane)
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-bowling-club-2-2021-11-12/
LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211112T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073632
CREATED:20210927T130757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T130757Z
UID:27840-1636725600-1636729200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Geocache Club
DESCRIPTION:Geocache Club\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nVirtual Meet ups: Fridays at 2 pm\nAges 10+ — FREE\nGeocachers of all experience levels (ages 10+ and parents) are invited to hang out together: learn more about geocaching\, share favorite finds\, and just have fun! This club is hosted by Pamela and Elijah Drayer on Fridays at 2 pm. It’s free to participate\, but please register to get the zoom link via email. \n\n Where have you been geocaching?\nWhat have you found in the cache box?\nWhat about trackables?\nMore tricks\, tips and hints for success.\nLet’s inspire each other each week so you have more stories to share about.\n\nContact: Pamela Drayer padrayer6@aim.com \nNew participants sign up here. If you’ve already signed up\, you will automatically get meeting reminders each week.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/geocache-club-2021-11-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211113T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073632
CREATED:20211108T195303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T195303Z
UID:27848-1636790400-1636822800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:World Kindness Day
DESCRIPTION:World Kindness Day\nPublic Event\nSaturday\, November 13\nFor All Ages\nClick HERE for more information and activity ideas \n\n\n\nWorld Kindness Day started after the formation of the World Kindness Movement. It was their hope and goal to create a day that would help to raise awareness of the importance of kindness as a unifying power between people everywhere. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerform at least three random acts of kindness today\nGive compliments. Smile at strangers. Hold a door open. Give up your seat on a crowded train. Perform at least three random acts of kindness and see what magic follows! \n\n\n\n\nGive extra (and extra-long) hugs today\nKindness and connection go hand-in-hand. Take a few extra minutes to hug your loved ones and friends today. They might wonder what got into you\, but they’ll appreciate it nonetheless! \n\n\n\n\nWrite a love poem to yourself and read it out loud\nYou should be kind to yourself\, today\, too. Write a short (or long) poem highlighting the things you appreciate about yourself and your life.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/world-kindness-day/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211113T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073632
CREATED:20211110T234658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T235006Z
UID:27861-1636808400-1636815600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Geocache Meet-up at Harbison State Forest
DESCRIPTION:Geocache Meet-up\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nSaturday\, November 13 at 1 pm\nAll Ages — $5/parking\nThis is an in person meet-up at Harbison State Forest to learn about geocaching and socialize with some others who love geocaching too. Our geocache club is hosted by Elijah Drayer.\nContact Pamela Drayer with questions for Elijah: padrayer6@aim.com \nThere’s a series of caches along the learning trail near the education center. There’s printable worksheet to learn about forestry as you go along. When you turn in the completed worksheet\, you get a collectible coin. Click HERE to print your worksheet or pick one up at the education center. \nParking is $5 exact cash at the dropbox.\nLook for Kim to greet you. Call or text if you get lost along the way.\n803-307-4880 \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/geocache-meet-up/
LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211115T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211115T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073632
CREATED:20210916T134450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T134450Z
UID:27630-1636993800-1636997400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Girls Who Code Club
DESCRIPTION:Girls Who Code Club\nBy It-Ology\nMondays at 4:30 pm\nFREE — Girls 6th-12th grade\nClick HERE to register \nIT-OLOGY’S GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB FOR GIRLS IN GRADES 6-12\nIT-oLogy’s Girls Who Code Club is back this fall to teach South Carolina girls in grades 6-12 how to code. The club is free to join\, and participants will meet virtually on Monday afternoons from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. beginning on September 13\, 2021. The club will run throughout the 2021-2022 school year with the last meeting scheduled for May 30\, 2022. \n  \nGirls Who Code Club is meant for girls to join the sisterhood of supportive peers and role models and use Computer Science to change the world. The middle and high-school Clubs encourage students to impact their communities in a positive way through code. Club members will learn how to code from fun\, online tutorials and activities that will help them build animations\, games\, apps. \n  \nStudents of any coding-ability levels are encouraged to join IT-oLogy’s Girls Who Code Club. This free opportunity is open to all South Carolina girls in grades 6-12. \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/girls-who-code-club-2021-11-15/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211117T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073632
CREATED:20211108T201750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T234953Z
UID:27855-1637154000-1637161200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Fall Birthdays: Party in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Fall Birthdays: Party in the Park\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, Nov 17 at 1 pm\nAll Ages — FREE\nCome meet-up to play in the park. We’ll have giant bubbles and small gift for anyone who has a birthday in FALL. Come on out to celebrate and play at Seven Oaks Park\, 200 Leisure Ln\, Columbia\, SC 29210. \nNo sign up sheet. Just show up.\nContact Angela Hardy if you get lost along the way or have any questions in the meantime.\nAlwhardy@gmail.com\n803-743-8802
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/fall-birthdays-party-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211118T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211118T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073632
CREATED:20211025T125609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T125609Z
UID:27801-1637238600-1637245800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Coding in the Natural World: Virtual Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Coding in the Natural World\nBy IT-ology\nNov 18 @12:45 pm\nFREE — All Ages\nClick HERE to register; Note this is not a Cola City event\, please contact IT-ology for more information \n\n\n\nJoin us for a free virtual field trip to The Museum of Natural Sciences to see how their scientists analyze data to deepen their learning.\n\n\n\n\n\n This field trip is brought to you through the Code.org CS Journey’s program. \n\n\nCoding In The Natural World \nHave you ever wondered how scientists analyze their data? By using computer coding\, they can look for patterns\, make discoveries and expand our scientific knowledge! Explore the NC Museum of Natural Sciences for a behind-the-scenes look into their research labs and learning spaces. \nThis event will be streamed live through YouTube.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/coding-in-the-natural-world-virtual-field-trip/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211118T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073632
CREATED:20211111T034325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T034325Z
UID:27872-1637254800-1637269200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Columbia Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Columbia Chess Club\nBy Columbia Chess Club\nThursdays\, 5-9 pm\nFree — All Ages\nThe 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! \nClub President: James Brandmair columbiachessclub@gmail.com \nContact our homeschool volunteer with any questions–and so someone will keep an eye out for you!  \nMonica Lee 803-724-7514 (text preferred)\nVisit the Columbia Chess Club Facebook Group: Click HERE
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/columbia-chess-club-2021-11-18/
LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211119T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073632
CREATED:20210916T144937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T144937Z
UID:27686-1637323200-1637330400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Firefly Games: Homeschool Days
DESCRIPTION:Firefly Games: Homeschool Days\nBy Firefly Toys & Games\n1st & 3rd Fridays\, from 12-2pm\nAll ages — FREE\nClick HERE for more information \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHomeschool Game Days are the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month from 12pm to 2pm and are 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!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHome School Game Day FAQ’s:  \n\nIs 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. \nIs 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. 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/firefly-games-homeschool-days-2021-11-19/
LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211119T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073632
CREATED:20210927T130757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T130757Z
UID:27841-1637330400-1637334000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Geocache Club
DESCRIPTION:Geocache Club\nby Cola City Homeschoolers\nVirtual Meet ups: Fridays at 2 pm\nAges 10+ — FREE\nGeocachers of all experience levels (ages 10+ and parents) are invited to hang out together: learn more about geocaching\, share favorite finds\, and just have fun! This club is hosted by Pamela and Elijah Drayer on Fridays at 2 pm. It’s free to participate\, but please register to get the zoom link via email. \n\n Where have you been geocaching?\nWhat have you found in the cache box?\nWhat about trackables?\nMore tricks\, tips and hints for success.\nLet’s inspire each other each week so you have more stories to share about.\n\nContact: Pamela Drayer padrayer6@aim.com \nNew participants sign up here. If you’ve already signed up\, you will automatically get meeting reminders each week.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/geocache-club-2021-11-19/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211122T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211122T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T073632
CREATED:20210916T134450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T134450Z
UID:27631-1637598600-1637602200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Girls Who Code Club
DESCRIPTION:Girls Who Code Club\nBy It-Ology\nMondays at 4:30 pm\nFREE — Girls 6th-12th grade\nClick HERE to register \nIT-OLOGY’S GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB FOR GIRLS IN GRADES 6-12\nIT-oLogy’s Girls Who Code Club is back this fall to teach South Carolina girls in grades 6-12 how to code. The club is free to join\, and participants will meet virtually on Monday afternoons from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. beginning on September 13\, 2021. The club will run throughout the 2021-2022 school year with the last meeting scheduled for May 30\, 2022. \n  \nGirls Who Code Club is meant for girls to join the sisterhood of supportive peers and role models and use Computer Science to change the world. The middle and high-school Clubs encourage students to impact their communities in a positive way through code. Club members will learn how to code from fun\, online tutorials and activities that will help them build animations\, games\, apps. \n  \nStudents of any coding-ability levels are encouraged to join IT-oLogy’s Girls Who Code Club. This free opportunity is open to all South Carolina girls in grades 6-12. \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/girls-who-code-club-2021-11-22/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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