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SUMMARY:ICE ICE BABY Dance
DESCRIPTION:Registration for ICE ICE BABY Teen Homeschool Dance\n  \nBy LIT\nDate: January 28th\, 2023\nTime: 6:00-9:00pm\nFor TEENS $40 per ticket\n  \nNote: This is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers For more information: https://fb.me/e/21xgK0kxW \nWINTER FORMAL DANCE.\n There will be lots of Music\, Dancing\, Pictures and Laughter. Hudson’s BBQ will be catering our event with a 4 Course Meal.\nThis event is for Homeschool Teens. You don’t have to be a member of LIT to attend.\nDate: January 28th\, 2023\nTime: 6:00-9:00pm\nDress is Formal\nLocation: Lexington Town Hall\n111 Maiden Ln. Lexington\, SC 29072\nCost:\nTickets will be $40.\nDeadline to pay for the dance is December 23.\nPayment options:\nCash at a LIT Event or\nPayPal\, Zelle (B.Varnes16@yahoo.com) or\nVenmo @Brandi-Varnes #8666\nPlease list the Attendee’s name in the comments of payment.\nAfter Payment\, please be sure to fill out the form.\nLimited Chaperone Spaces – 1st Come\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1enX6RDERRU0Z6fa5arMO2XAfbjKDyB_J_S0qV7Em2Ug/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1mg7E6WrTLu5ENhqOEe71MDxjSkqs3P3aVqhbzvzuaJR2XJicU09BLi4k&edit_requested=true\n\nFor more information: https://fb.me/e/21xgK0kxW
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/ice-ice-baby-dance/
CATEGORIES:Events,Not Hosted by Cola City,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221229T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221229T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T231012Z
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SUMMARY:Chess Club @Firefly
DESCRIPTION:Columbia Chess Club\nby Firefly Toys & Games\nThursdays from 5-9 pm\nFREE–all ages\nNote: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact Firefly for more info. \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 \nVisit the Columbia Chess Club Facebook Group: Click HERE
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/chess-club-firefly-2022-12-29/
LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230107T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230107T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20221231T173018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221231T173018Z
UID:28875-1673096400-1673100000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Plant a Flower Class and Farm Tour for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Plant a Flower Class and Farm Tour for Kids\n• By: Sal’s Ol’ Timey Feed and Seed\n• Jan 07\, 2023\, 1PM – 2PM\n• $10 Kids of All Ages\nhttps://www.salslocalseed.com/event-details/plant-a-flower-kids-class-farm-tour\n\nNote: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact https://www.salslocalseed.com/ \n•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. \nEnjoy a farm tour and some planting fun! \nCome out and support your local farm. \nAt Sal’s Ol’ Timey Feed and Seed\nColumbia\, 113 Hilltop Dr\, Columbia\, SC 29203\, USA\n• Jan 07\, 2023\, 1PM – 2PM\n• $10 Kids of All Ages \nRegistration required \nRegister here: https://www.salslocalseed.com/event-details/plant-a-flower-kids-class-farm-tour
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/plant-a-flower-class-and-farm-tour-for-kids/
CATEGORIES:Events,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230114T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20230103T163510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T163510Z
UID:28880-1673686800-1673697600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Spotless Service Saturday Event
DESCRIPTION:Spotless Service Saturday\n• By: Keep The Midlands Beautiful\n• January 14th 9am-12pm\nFREE for all ages\n• Note: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact\nGAC@kmbsc.org or by calling 803-733-1139 for more information.\n• 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! \nJan 14\, 9am-12pm \nFREE \nTools provided by Keep The Midlands Beautiful \nContact\nGAC@kmbsc.org or by calling 803-733-1139 for more information. \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfK_7MNlz6__0m-9JAwdFG9E4EuwKnL-QbqQjZ4tyWjWW33jA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3h-WaAU2tuHQ7vuPvIWR0WAUuEWSojQXjD1eSvfgfzhdJ4XxK5UsyNZRE
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/spotless-service-saturday-event/
CATEGORIES:Events,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230117
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20230103T164324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T202624Z
UID:28883-1673827200-1673913599@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Lyceum Scholars Program
DESCRIPTION:Lyceum Scholars Program\n By: Lyceum Program\nDeadline for application Jan 16th\nNote: this is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers \nhttps://www.clemson.edu/centers-institutes/capitalism/lyceum/scholars.html \nOpen 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/lyceum-scholars-program/
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230116T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20230116T182120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T203648Z
UID:28936-1673863200-1673888400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the CMA
DESCRIPTION:Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the CMA\nBy: Columbia Museum of Art\nJan 16 from 10am-5pm\nFREE for all ages\nNote: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact http://www.columbiamuseum.org/ \nLocated at: 1515 Main St\, Columbia\, SC 29201\nIn 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 \nColumbia Museum of Art Jan 16th from 10am-5pm\nFREE admission courtesy of Love\, Tito’s.\nMore information on this Event.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day-at-the-cma/
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230116T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20230116T184047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230121T030320Z
UID:28942-1673866800-1674068400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Mardi Gras Festival
DESCRIPTION:13th Annual Mardi Gras Columbia Parade & Festival\nBy: Krewe de Columbi-Ya-Ya\nSATURDAY\, FEBRUARY 18\, 2023 AT 11 AM – 7 PM\n$5 for Children and adults over 12 years\nChildren under 12 FREE\n  \nNote: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact Krewe de Columbi-Ya-Ya \nThe 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. \nThe family-friendly event will feature:\n 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!)\n $5 festival entry (free for kids 12 and under) — tickets available online: https://mardi-gras-columbia-2023.eventbrite.com or at the door\n Beer from Louisiana-based Abita Brewing Company & BevSouth\n Food trucks & local vendors (Be sure to bring some cash!)\n 3 stages of local\, live music all throughout the fest from 12-7pm\n Dancing\, singing\, and general merriment. Laissez les bons temps rouler! (Let the good times roll.)\n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/mardi-gras-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230117T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230117T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20221223T164112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221223T164112Z
UID:28861-1673978400-1673982000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:FREE Winter Outdoor Learning Virtual Workshop Series!
DESCRIPTION:FREE Winter Outdoor Learning Virtual Workshop Series!\nBy Take me Outside and Outdoor Learning\nJanuary 17th at 6pm\nFREE 60min workshop for adults\n  \n  \nNote: This event is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers\, for more information:  https://outdoorlearningstore.com/workshops/ \nAttend 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. \nJoin 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. \nAll 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. \n  \nRegister here: https://outdoorlearningstore.com/workshops/
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/free-winter-outdoor-learning-virtual-workshop-series/
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230120T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20230116T180032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T203233Z
UID:28929-1674219600-1674230400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Homeschool Skate
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Skate\nBy: Three Fountains Recreation\nFriday\, Jan 20\, from 1-4pm\n$5 per person includes skate rental\n  \nThis is a great opportunity to socialize with other homeschoolers with common interests! \nNote: this event is not hosted by cola city\nFriday Jan 20 from1-4pm\nLocated at: 2724 Emanuel Church Rd\, West Columbia\, SC  29170\n(803) 359-1123  Email:   skate@threefountainsrecreation.com \nDon’t forget to bring your association card!\nhttps://www.threefountainsrecreation.com/
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-skate/
CATEGORIES:Events,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230121T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20230121T041240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230121T041240Z
UID:28983-1674288000-1674320400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Art Contest
DESCRIPTION:Art Contest\nBy: Palmetto Pride\nFebruary 22\, 2023(Must be received by Feb 28)\nFREE for k-5th grade students\n  \nNote: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact 803.758.6034 or ewagner@palmettopride.org.\nThe 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 \nEducators submit the application below to receive a litter lesson and art paper.\nEducators present litter lesson to entire class and provide paper for artwork.\nStudents create artwork focused on litter—no recycling-related content.\nSchool administration judges all participating students’ artwork and selects ONE (1) student to represent your school.\nMore 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 \nContact 803.758.6034 or ewagner@palmettopride.org for more information\nhttps://www.palmettopride.org/education/art-contest/?fbclid=IwAR2XifL4k13CeSPZEjfx5_U636uv_uhhXVdETJTC4enQ3PL9RE396L7qkGE
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/art-contest/
CATEGORIES:Events,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230121T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20230116T183446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T203855Z
UID:28939-1674302400-1674306000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Free Ice Skating Lesson
DESCRIPTION:FREE Ice Skating Lesson\nat Flight adventure Park in Irmo\nSATURDAY Jan 21\, from 12 PM – 1 PM\nFREE for all ages\n  \n\nNote: this event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact \n\n\n\nFlight Adventure Park (803) 732-1900\n\n\n\n\ninfo@flightadventurepark.com\n\n\n\nAlways 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!\nThis event includes 30 minutes of on ice instruction from a coach(es)\, along with 30 minutes of free skate time!\nYou MUST register to participate in this event! To do so\, please visit our website:  https://bit.ly/3QcOS1A.\n\n  \nFlight adventure Park Irmo \nFREE for all ages \nDress for the cold!\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/try-ice-skating-for-free/
CATEGORIES:Events,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230126T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230126T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20230116T181246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T181005Z
UID:28933-1674729000-1674729000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Homeschool STEM
DESCRIPTION:Homeschoool STEM\nBy: South Carolina Military Museum\nTHURSDAY\, JANUARY 26\, 2023 AT 10:30 AM\nFREE for all ages\n  \n• Note: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact SC Military Museum\n(803) 299-4440\nLocated at: 1 National Guard Road Columbia\, SC 29201\nSCMilitaryMuseum@tag.scmd.state.sc.us \nA STEM event for the whole family! \nSC Military Museum Jan 26\, at 10:30am\nFREE\nContact SC Military Museum\n(803) 299-4440\nSCMilitaryMuseum@tag.scmd.state.sc.us\nwww.eventbrite.com/e/homeschoolstem-tickets-495379893597 \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-stem/
CATEGORIES:Events,Not Hosted by Cola City
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230128T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20221223T180207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221223T180207Z
UID:28870-1674928800-1674939600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:ICE ICE BABY dance
DESCRIPTION:**Registration CLOSED**\nICE ICE BABY homeschool dance\nBy LIT\nDate: January 28th\, 2023\nTime: 6:00-9:00pm\nFor TEENS $40 per ticket\n  \nNote: This is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers For more information: https://fb.me/e/21xgK0kxW \nWINTER FORMAL DANCE.\n There will be lots of Music\, Dancing\, Pictures and Laughter. Hudson’s BBQ will be catering our event with a 4 Course Meal.\nThis event is for Homeschool Teens. You don’t have to be a member of LIT to attend.\nDate: January 28th\, 2023\nTime: 6:00-9:00pm\nDress is Formal\nLocation: Lexington Town Hall\n111 Maiden Ln. Lexington\, SC 29072\nCost:\nTickets will be $40.\nDeadline to pay for the dance is December 23.\nPayment options:\nCash at a LIT Event or\nPayPal\, Zelle (B.Varnes16@yahoo.com) or\nVenmo @Brandi-Varnes #8666\nPlease list the Attendee’s name in the comments of payment.\nAfter Payment\, please be sure to fill out the form.\nLimited Chaperone Spaces – 1st Come\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1enX6RDERRU0Z6fa5arMO2XAfbjKDyB_J_S0qV7Em2Ug/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1mg7E6WrTLu5ENhqOEe71MDxjSkqs3P3aVqhbzvzuaJR2XJicU09BLi4k&edit_requested=true\n\nFor more information: https://fb.me/e/21xgK0kxW
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/ice-ice-baby-dance-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Not Hosted by Cola City,Teen
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230202T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20230129T204655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T204655Z
UID:29017-1675332000-1675368000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Free First Thursday at the CMA
DESCRIPTION:Free First Thursday at the CMA\nBy: Columbia Museum of art\nFeb 2\, 2023 AT 10 AM – 8 PM\nFREE for all ages\n  \nNote: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact the Columbia Museum of Art info@columbiamuseum.org (803) 799-2810\n1515 Main St\, Columbia\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina\nCelebrate 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. \nContact the Columbia Museum of Art info@columbiamuseum.org (803) 799-2810\nhttps://www.columbiamuseum.org/
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/free-first-thursday-at-the-cma/
CATEGORIES:Events,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230205T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20230129T221131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T221131Z
UID:29023-1675598400-1675616400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:First Sunday SCSM
DESCRIPTION:First Sunday SCSM\nBy: South Carolina State Museum\nFeb. 5\, 2023 from 12 – 5 p.m.\n$1 for all ages\n  \nNote: this event is not hosted by Cola City. contact 803-898-4921\nAt the South Carolina State Museum South Carolina State Museum 301 Gervais Street Columbia\, SC 29201\nGeneral admission is only $1 for guests on the first Sunday of every month!\ncontact 803-898-4921\nhttps://www.scmuseum.org/calendar/first-sunday/?fbclid=IwAR1SULp8DyLTwdFvkjqILuDY__jOUB6HDAeMEWbLLoMu0SmL7Fz_Ql5ltFk
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/first-sunday-scsm/
CATEGORIES:Events,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230208T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20230121T033905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230121T033905Z
UID:28974-1675850400-1675854000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Gymnastics Homeschool Hangout
DESCRIPTION:Gymnastics Homeschool Hangout\nBy: Empire Gymnastics\nWEDNESDAY\, FEBRUARY 8\, 2023 AT 10 AM – 11 AM\nfor kids 5+ (younger siblings are welcome!)\n$5 per child\n  \nNote: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact\nEmpire Gymnastics at (803) 359-2420 info@empiregymnasticssc.com \nThis is a new event that Empire is  starting up in February: Homeschool Hangout! This event is geared towards our local homeschool community. It will be run just like their Fun Friday’s but for kids 5+ (younger siblings are welcome!) $5 per child. Parent supervised play.\nIf you have any questions about this event\, please call Empire. 803-359-2420\nhttps://empiregymnasticssc.com/
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/gymnastics-homeschool-hangout/
CATEGORIES:Events,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230210T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20230129T202223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T202223Z
UID:29011-1676037600-1676044800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Friends Day Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:Friends Day Dance Party\nBy: Royal Scholars Homeschool Academy\nFEBRUARY 10\, 2023 AT 2 PM\n$5.00 Per child\n  \nNote: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact Royalscholarcoop@gmail.com\nAll are welcome to join. They will be have a live DJ\, plenty of sweets\, and a good time. This is a great opportunity for our children to get dressed up. So make it fun and dress your little ones semi-formal for some great photo opportunities \nFRIDAY\, FEBRUARY 10\, 2023 AT 2 PM\n485 Brooks Ave\, West Columbia\, SC 29033\n$5 per child\nRoyalscholarcoop@gmail.com\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTa5hWkWY6QRQ_YNxQca2KF5OxsnDWtu5rUlrn_fJGqZhBeg/viewform
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/friends-day-dance-party/
CATEGORIES:Events,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230211T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20230129T203153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T203153Z
UID:29014-1676109600-1676127600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Swordfest
DESCRIPTION:Swordfest\nBy: South Carolina Military Museum\nFeb. 11\, 10am-3pm\nFREE for all ages\n  \nNote: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact (803) 737-8095 \nJust when you thought it was safe to go out without your sword and shield\, SwordFest is back\, yet again\, at the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum.\nCome on out – admission is free. SwordFest 2023 starts at 10 a.m. and runs until at least 3 p.m. on Saturday\, Feb. 11.\nThe peace of our city will again be disturbed by clanging and swishing of every kind imaginable – and for the sixth time! And if you’ve been to SwordFest before\, you know this isn’t your average historical uprising of swordfighters. It’s more like every kind of bladed weaponry all coming at you at once. But without harmful intent\, of course.\n301 Gervais St\, Columbia\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina\nContact (803) 737-8095\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1619179258518868
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/swordfest/
CATEGORIES:Events,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230218
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20230121T034645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230121T034645Z
UID:28977-1676592000-1676678399@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Global Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Global Bird Count\nBy: The Great Backyard Bird Count\nFeb 17th – 20th\nFor all ages\nFREE\nNote: this is not hosted by Cola City \nParticipating is easy\, fun to do alone or with others\, and can be done anywhere you find birds. \nStep 1: Decide where you will watch birds. \nStep 2: Watch birds for 15 minutes or more\, at least once over the four days\, February 17-20\, 2023. \nStep 3: Identify all the birds you see or hear within your planned time/location and use the best tool for sharing your bird sightings: \n\nIf you are a beginning bird admirer and new to bird identification\, try using the Merlin Bird ID app to tell us what birds you are seeing or hearing.\nIf you have participated in the count before and want to record numbers of birds\, try the eBird Mobile app or enter your bird list on the eBird website (desktop/laptop).\n\nhttps://www.birdcount.org/participate/?fbclid=IwAR0obcBrqWrq_OVNcJaXrieQt-c3msrAmQFoWcurWKFh-cKH2tEZER9pHSA
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/global-bird-count/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230217T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20230129T215332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230129T215332Z
UID:29020-1676642400-1676646000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Focal Points Tour: That’s Presidential!
DESCRIPTION:Focal Points Tour: That’s Presidential!\nBy: Columbia Museum of Art\nFeb.17\, 2023 AT 2 PM – 3 PM\nFREE with admission\,\nadmission: $10 adults\, $5 children 7+\n  \nNot: this is not a Cola City event. Contact CMA at (803) 799-2810 info@columbiamuseum.org \nIn honor of Presidents Day\, join docent Cindy Jurgensen for a tour of art in the CMA Collection with a connection to a U.S. president or the White House. Focal Points is a series of gallery tours featuring topics and themes near and dear to the hearts of docents and staff. Free with membership or admission \n1515 Main St\, Columbia\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina\nContact CMA at (803) 799-2810 info@columbiamuseum.org \ncolumbiamuseum.org
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/focal-points-tour-thats-presidential/
CATEGORIES:Events,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230221T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20230208T210159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T210159Z
UID:29062-1677006000-1677009600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Green Ummah & The Great Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Green Ummah & The Great Outdoors\nBy: The Outdoor Learning Store\nFeb. 21st 2023\, at 7pm\nFREE for adults\n  \nNote: This event is not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers\, for more information:  https://outdoorlearningstore.com/workshops/ \nJoin Aadil Nathani of Green Ummah\, a non-profit organization with the goal of creating a green movement in the Muslim community. \nAadil has responded to the urgent need to address climate change and the responsibility that we have to take care of the planet by co-founding Green Ummah with the hope that it can provide simple\, practical solutions for Muslims to be more environmentally friendly. \nAadil will share some ideas and resources from the work of Green Ummah\, and will also share the work of Ambreen Tariq\, author of Fatima’s Great Outdoors\, and of the founder of @BrownPeopleCamping. \n\nAll registrants will be entered to win some great draw prizes! \n\nRegiste here: https://outdoorlearningstore.com/workshops/ \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/green-ummah-the-great-outdoors/
CATEGORIES:Events,Not Hosted by Cola City,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230223T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230223T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20230131T232117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T002629Z
UID:29036-1677146400-1677153600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Forest Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Forest Conservation\nby SE Homeschool Co-op\nThursday\, February 23 10-noon\nTeens 13+ — $3.50\nNote: This is a Cola City event in collaboration with Southeast Columbia Homeschool Co-op. Contact colacityinfo@gmail.com with questions. \nCome for this ranger-led lesson on forest conservation\, prescribed burns\, and careers in forestry\, 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. \nTeens ages 13+: $3.50/student. Well-behaved middle schoolers (no running off into the woods) may also attend. Wear close-toe shoes for hiking along the trail. Bring water bottles and picnic lunch for afterwards. Parent chaperones are free. \nFamilies with younger siblings can participate in the Junior Forester program with parent chaperone on a separate trail. Free materials for hands-on activities included and Jr. Badge for completing the trail. The guidebook says it’s geared for K-2nd grade\, but we think it’s really appropriate for all elementary ages. Plus it’s more fun to work together as a group. \nLook for Angela Hardy to greet you and help organize our participants. Contact her if you are running late or get lost along the way: 803-743-8802\nIf you cannot reach her\, contact Kim 803-307-4880 \n\n\n                \n                        Parent NameNote: Please include the name of the adult contact for this registration\n                            \n                            \n                                                    First\n                                                    \n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                            Last\n                                                            \n                                                        \n                            \n                        EmailLook for an automated confirmation when you submit the form\n                            \n                        Mobile PhoneInclude a number just in case we need to reach you last minute.Teen Participant name and ageTeens 13+/High school. Middle school 11-12 must be well-behaved. Use the plus (+) sign to add rows for additional teen participants.       Parent chaperone verificationWill the parent chaperone with the teen group or younger siblings group? Choose one. Teens Only GroupYounger SiblingsTeen Drop-offParent is responsible to check in with Cola City's representative at drop off\, and pick up. Student will be respectful and courteous while under supervision of Cola City's volunteer chaperones. I agree to the drop-off policy and request permission for student participant to be supervised by Cola City's volunteer chaperones.How many younger siblings?Please let us know how many participants will participate in the Jr. Forester activity? Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.Cola City Mailing ListWould you like to be added to our mailing list for information about upcoming homeschool events and activities?\n			\n				\n				Yes\, add me to the mailing list\n			\n			\n				\n				Yes\, I think I'm already on the list\n			\n			\n				\n				No\, thanks anyway\n			Forestry Tour QuantitySelect the number of middle/high school participants. \n					\n					\n						Price:\n						$3.50\n					\n					\n					 Quantity \n				TotalPlease submit payment to secure space. \n							$0.00
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/forest-conservation/
LOCATION:In Person
CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes,Green Steps,Teen
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230225T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230225T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20230218T173851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230218T173851Z
UID:29105-1677315600-1677362400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Battle of Aiken
DESCRIPTION:Battle of Aiken\nBy: Battle of Aiken\nFeb. 25th from 9am-10pm\n5 AND UNDER: FREE.\n6 TO 12: $5\,13 TO 18: $10\, ADULTS: $15\n\nNote: this is not a Cola City Hosted Event\nFor more information: https://battleofaiken.com/\nTravel back in time and spend a weekend at the Battle of Aiken! There are thousands of things to see. Each year is different depending on which living historians across the country are able to attend. Come early and between the battles tour at your own leisure to experience 1865! A must-see for children!\nBATTLE OF AIKEN PARK\, 1210 Powell Pond Road on Feb 25th from 9am till 10 pm\, you can stay all day or part of the day come any time. Children 5 and under FREE\, 5-13 $10\, 13-18 $15\, adults $15 rain or shine! Dress for the weather as this is an outdoor experience! Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket.\nhttps://battleofaiken.com/spectators/
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/battle-of-aiken-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Field Trip,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230226T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20230218T174051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230218T174051Z
UID:29108-1677402000-1677430800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Battle of Aiken Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Battle of Aiken\nBy: Battle of Aiken\nFeb. 26th from 9am-5pm\n5 AND UNDER: FREE.\n6 TO 12: $5\,13 TO 18: $10\, ADULTS: $15\n\nNote: this is not a Cola City Hosted Event\nFor more information: https://battleofaiken.com/\nTravel back in time and spend a weekend at the Battle of Aiken! There are thousands of things to see. Each year is different depending on which living historians across the country are able to attend. Come early and between the battles tour at your own leisure to experience 1865! A must-see for children!\nBATTLE OF AIKEN PARK\, 1210 Powell Pond Road on Feb 26th from 9am till 5pm\, you can stay all day or part of the day come any time. Children 5 and under FREE\, 5-13 $10\, 13-18 $15\, adults $15 rain or shine! Dress for the weather as this is an outdoor experience! Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket.\nhttps://battleofaiken.com/spectators/
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/battle-of-aiken-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Events,Field Trip,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230228T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20230208T211206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T211206Z
UID:29066-1677610800-1677614400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:A People’s Curriculum for the Earth
DESCRIPTION:A People’s Curriculum for the Earth\n\nBy: The Outdoor Learning Store\nFeb. 28th 2023\, at 7pm\nFREE for adults\n \nTim Swinehart is a high school teacher and co-author of A People’s Curriculum for the Earth: Teaching Climate Change and the Environmental Crisis. \nThis resource book for educators features some of the best articles from Rethinking Schools magazine alongside classroom-friendly readings on climate change\, energy\, water\, food\, and pollution – as well as on people who are working to make things better. \nAt a time when it’s becoming increasingly obvious that life on Earth is at risk\, here is a resource that helps students see what’s wrong and imagine solutions. \nAll registrants will be entered to win some great draw prizes! Following the workshop\, you will receive a link to the resources shared\, the recording\, and access your Certificate of Attendance. \nRegiste here: https://outdoorlearningstore.com/workshops/
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/a-peoples-curriculum-for-the-earth/
CATEGORIES:Events,Not Hosted by Cola City,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230301T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230301T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20230116T184625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T205356Z
UID:28945-1677664800-1677668400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Gladys’ Gang Toddler Edition: Opposites Attract
DESCRIPTION:Gladys’ Gang Toddler Edition: Opposites Attract\nEvent by Columbia Museum of Art\nWEDNESDAY\, MARCH 1\, 2023 AT 10 AM – 11 AM\nFREE for toddlers and siblings\n  \nNote: This event is not hosted by Cola City. Contact Columbia Museum of Art \nDark and light\, warm and cold\, day and night. Our lives are full of opposites\, and so are the galleries! Join us as we explore these puzzling pairs and create our own contrasting works of art. Key topic: opposites. This program is specially designed for 2- to 3-year-old participants and their adult companions to explore art through movement and play. Gladys’ Gang includes story time\, gallery exploration\, and a creative studio activity related to the art exploration theme. Siblings welcome!\nFree. Registration required for all participants as capacities are limited\nColumbia Museum of Art at 1515 Main St\, Columbia\, SC 29201\nFREE\nRegister HERE 3162.blackbaudhosting.com/3162/tickets
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/gladys-gang-toddler-edition-opposites-attract/
CATEGORIES:Events,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230302T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230302T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20230121T040303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230122T091617Z
UID:28980-1677751200-1677762000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:US Army ROTC Big South High School Education Day
DESCRIPTION:US Army ROTC Big South High School Education Day\nBy: US Army ROTC at The BOplex – Home of Bojangles Coliseum & Ovens Auditorium 2700 East Independence Blvd. Charlotte\, NC 28205\nMarch 2nd\, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m\nFREE\nFor sophomores through college and chaperones\n  \nNote: This event is not hosted by Cola City. For more information email bigsouth.hsed@gmail.com. \nThe 2023 US Army ROTC Big South High School Education Day is Thursday\, March 2 at the BOplex in Charlotte\, N.C.\, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. \nStudents in attendance will include high school sophomores\, juniors and seniors from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and surrounding areas\, and the day concludes with free admittance to the Hercules Tires Big South Women’s Basketball Championship Quarterfinal game at 11:30am. \nIn addition\, all Education Day participants will be permitted to attend any game of the women’s quarterfinal session on March 2 with their ticket. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-us-army-rotc-big-south-high-school-education-day-bshsed-registration-444710881217?aff=erellivmlt&fbclid=IwAR1E4prAeiwHr8zjrrDEX28VRW02Nvbc2OKwzkcblklzpHzo3CwJkWfGBnQ
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/us-army-rotc-big-south-high-school-education-day/
CATEGORIES:Events,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230303T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230303T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20230218T175848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230218T175848Z
UID:29110-1677844800-1677852000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Homeschool Day at Firefly games
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Day\nBy Firefly Toys and Games\nMarch 3rd from 12pm -2pm\nFREE for all ages \n\n  \nNote: this is not a Cola City event\, contact (803) 996-3473\, fireflytoysandgames@gmail.com\n736 St Andrews Rd suite c\, Columbia\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina\nWe will be highlighting and teaching educational board games which cover a range of subjects\, such as: Math\, Science\, Geography\, Chemistry and many more. Use games for education; come learn with us!\ncontact (803) 996-3473\, fireflytoysandgames@gmail.com 736 St Andrews Rd suite c\, Columbia\, SC\, United States\, South Carolina https://www.fireflytoysandgames.com/
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/homeschool-day-at-firefly-games/
CATEGORIES:Events,Not Hosted by Cola City
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230307T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20230218T182611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230218T182611Z
UID:29115-1678177800-1678204800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:Assistive Technology EXPO
DESCRIPTION:Assistive Technology Expo\nBy: USC Medical School Columbia\nMarch 7th\,  8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\nTarget Audience:  People with disabilities\, their families\, seniors\, educators\, veterans and healthcare professionals.\nFREE\nNote: This is not a Cola City hosted event. Contact: 803-935-5263\nMarch 7\, 2023 from 8:30am to 4pm for a full day of exhibits and workshops showcasing assistive technology for people with a wide range of disabilities. This year’s expo will be our 30th expo and we’ll be live and in person at the convention center so register today. This is a FREE event.  To register: https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/medicine/centers_and_institutes_new/center_for_disability_resources/assistive_technology/expo/index.php?fbclid=IwAR0XDiuA1QvmfG7FNrFEQ2JbNpD6enZ6MW-1E2VzexTppyaiGk2W2bp9E90 \nColumbia Metropolitan Convention Center\, 1101 Lincoln Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201\nExplore the exhibit hall for demonstrations and information about the latest products and services. Attend workshops which address pressing disability issues. You can even earn free continuing education credits through the Expo.\nExhibits open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 3:30 p.m. Information and continuing education sessions begin at 9:30 a.m. These one-hour sessions cover a wide range of topics with time in between to allow you to visit our sponsors and exhibitors throughout the day. There are special ASHA sessions as well. Register: https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/medicine/centers_and_institutes_new/center_for_disability_resources/assistive_technology/expo/index.php?fbclid=IwAR0XDiuA1QvmfG7FNrFEQ2JbNpD6enZ6MW-1E2VzexTppyaiGk2W2bp9E90 \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/assistive-technology-expo/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230307T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T143619
CREATED:20230208T211858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T211858Z
UID:29068-1678215600-1678219200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com
SUMMARY:School Gardening: Teaching Tools & Resources
DESCRIPTION:School Gardening: Teaching Tools & Resources\n\nBy: The Outdoor Learning Store\nMarch 7th\, 2023 at 7pm\nFREE for adults\n \nWith spring around the corner\, we are excited to bring back Megan Zeni and Kaci Rae Christopher\, two amazing school garden specialists! \nKaci Rae is a School Garden & Farm Educator\, and author of The School Garden Curriculum: An Integrated K-8 Guide for Discovering Science\, Ecology\, and Whole-Systems Thinking. \nMegan is a Teacher and School Garden Educator\, and the co-curator of the Soil Study and Inquiry Kit\, as well as the Looking Closely Outdoor Learning Kit. \nKaci Rae & Megan will share some tips\, tricks\, activities and resources for taking your learning into your school or community garden. We will also share the learning resource that accompanies the Food Cycler for Schools. \nAll registrants will be entered to win some great draw prizes! Following the workshop\, you will receive a link to the resources shared\, the recording\, and access your Certificate of Attendance. \nRegiste here: https://outdoorlearningstore.com/workshops/
URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/school-gardening-teaching-tools-resources/
CATEGORIES:Not Hosted by Cola City,Virtual
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