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:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210205T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210205T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210128T005351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T124055Z UID:26780-1612533600-1612539000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Park Meet-Up DESCRIPTION:Park Meet-Up\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nFriday\, February 5 at 2 pm\nAll Ages — FREE\nCome meet-up with other homeschoolers. Friday\, February 5th at 2 pm at Springdale Park\, 2915 Platt Springs Road\, Springdale\, SC 29170  Note: This group *does* recommend masks\, but will not enforce mask policies. \nThe playground is fenced in all the way around.  Has playground equipment and open places to run/play. Also picnic shelter\nBring kickballs and other lawn games and board games to play\, if you wish. More info about this park location: https://www.lcrac.com/Default.aspx?tabid=362897 \nLook for Elizabeth to meet you: Call or text if you need to reach her (803) 319-8490\nPlease\, fill out this form so we can send you a reminder email and know to keep an eye out for you! URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/park-meet-up-8/ LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210208T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210118T150539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210118T150539Z UID:26724-1612774800-1612785600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Zoo Mondays DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Mondays\nBy Riverbanks Zoo\nMondays\, Ongoing\nElementary Ages — $10 (plus zoo admission)\nClick HERE to Register \nNote: This is open to the public\, not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Riverbanks Zoo for more information: 803.779.8717 \nThroughout the school year\, Homeschool Mondays offer experiences for students 5-13 years old at the zoo. Each month a new theme is explored through age-appropriate activities that challenge and excite students about the natural world. \nAge Groups:\nLevel 1 Ages 5- 6 (Birthdate Range: 10/1/12 to 9/30/14)\nLevel 2 Ages 7- 9 (Birthdate Range:  10/1/09 to 9/30/12)\nLevel 3 Ages 10-13(Birthday Range: 10/1/06 – 9/30/09) \n  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/zoo-mondays/ LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210209T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210209T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210107T130528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T130528Z UID:26638-1612886400-1612890000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Looking at the Past Teacher Webinar DESCRIPTION:Looking at the Past Teacher Webinar\nBy Bill of Rights Institute\nTuesday\, February 9 at 4 pm\nEducators — FREE\nClick HERE to register \nHow do we explore the full stories of history with students?\nJoin Bill of Rights Institute for their spring teacher webinars series! Sessions will be led by BRI hosts (and sometimes prominent guests) and will be explorative conversations on topics in teaching\, history\, civics\, and culture. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/looking-at-the-past-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210211T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210211T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210208T040941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T040941Z UID:26799-1613070000-1613073600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Field Day Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION:Image by StartupStockPhotos from Pixabay \nField Day Planning Meeting\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nParents — FREE\nThursday\, February 11 @7 pm\nWe’re planning a Field Day. If you’d like to volunteer to help make it happen\, let’s get our plans together.\nBring your calendars so we can pick a date/time/location. Also bring your ideas for activities you could facilitate. \nFill out this form so we can send you a zoom link.\n\n\n \n Parent Name\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n EmailLook for an automated confirmation when you submit and follow up info with the zoom link. \n \n Mobile PhoneInclude a number just in case we need to text you the meeting reminder and details. 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 No thanks\, not right now URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/field-day-planning-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210212T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210212T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210118T162338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T163627Z UID:26738-1613124000-1613131200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Boys' Club Zoo Meet-Up DESCRIPTION:Boys’ Club Zoo Meet Up\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nFriday\, February 12 @10 am\nElementary Boys — FREE/Zoo Admission\nCola City Boys Club is geared to faciliate social connections for our homeschool fellas. This meet-up is at Riverbanks Zoo on Friday\, February 12 @10 am. Zoo admission is FREE for Lexington/Richland County Residents (limited tickets are available on 2/2\, while supplies last). Click here for FREE tickets\, if you don’t already have a membership. \nThis is not a drop off event. Parents are asked to stay with your participant. We also understand that you might have siblings along–which is ok. Please fill out the form below\, so we know to keep an eye out for you. Look for Naima Lewis when you arrive. \nOops! We could not locate your form. \n  \n  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/boy-club-zoo-meet-up/ LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States CATEGORIES:Cola City Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210212T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210212T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210209T032948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210425T183951Z UID:26836-1613142000-1613145600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Chess Club DESCRIPTION:Chess Club\nBy Isabel Perkins\nWednesdays @3 pm\nTweens/Teens — Free\nNOTE: this club has switched to 2nd Wednesdays\nChess Club: 2/12\, 3/12\, 4/7 & 5/5 Bring: Chess Board (if you have one). \n*Weather permitting\, meet at Riverwalk Park\, 201 Naples Ave\,Cayce\, SC 29033. Lots of parking available by the ampitheater.\nIn case of inclement weather\, an alternate location will be available for those who RSVP.\nContact: Isabel Perkins\, girl4god78@yahoo.com (803) 409-9512 to RSVP each week. \nNote this is not a drop-off activity. Parents are asked to stay on-site\, nearby. You can take younger siblings for a walk along the trails. Masks are recommended when social distancing is not possible. \n  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/chess-club/ LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States CATEGORIES:Interest Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210213T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210213T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210107T182231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T182231Z UID:26647-1613217600-1613228400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Community Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:Discover Your Community Scavenger Hunt\nby HERO Co-op\nSaturday\, February 13\nAll Ages — $20/family\nClick HERE to register \nCome along with HERO Homeschoolers for an afternoon of family fun! Tune in on Facebook live for clues to specific locations/items around Irmo. Race other families to figure out which location/item the clues are leading you to! Once you arrive at that location/item\, post a picture of your family at the location or with the item. Everyone who participates in the event will be entered into the grand prize raffle. Families will receive extra entries for being the first\, second\, and third\, families to decipher each clue and share their picture! \nThis is a fundraiser for HERO! You do not need to be a member of the co-op in order to participate with this event.\nContact HERO with questions: HEROofIrmo@gmail.com URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/community-scavenger-hunt/ LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210215T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210215T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20201216T130420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T130420Z UID:26622-1613376000-1613390400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Young Minds Poetry Contest DESCRIPTION:Young Minds Dreaming Poetry Contest\nby SC State Library\nDeadline: Monday\, Februrary 15\nFREE — 3rd-12th grade\nClick HERE to enter \nSC State Library invites all South Carolina students in grades 3rd through 12th to write a poem using the theme: “What Inspires You?” \nAuthor Pat Mora is this year’s featured guest. She will join us for a ceremony in late spring 2021\, to celebrate the 2020 and 2021\, contest winners. Pat Mora’s books remind us that inspiration is around us if we listen and notice: Mothers\, Grandmothers\, Families\, the Earth\, and our experiences. In her poem “Writing Secrets” (BOOKJOY\, WORDJOY)\, she writes\, “let yourself/doodle\, daydream\, imagine.” She reminds us that there’s no one like you. What (or who) has been an important experience or influence? \nMora\, an award-winning author of books for adults\, teens\, and children\, is a literacy advocate and a popular presenter on creativity\, inclusivity\, and bookjoy. A literacy advocate excited about sharing what she calls “bookjoy\,” Pat founded Children’s Day\, Book Day\, in Spanish\, El día de los niños\, El día de los libros\, “Día.” Pat and her partners\, including the American Library Association and First Book nationally\, promote this year-long initiative of creatively linking all children and families to books and establishing annual April Children’s Day\, Book Day celebrations. On April 30\, 2021\, Día will celebrate its 25th Anniversary! \nPoems must be original work not previously published. Entries are submitted electronically and may be submitted in English\, bilingual Spanish-English\, or transcribed from those who have a visual disability. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/young-minds-poetry-contest/ LOCATION:Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210217T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210217T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210128T002030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T002030Z UID:26777-1613548800-1613581200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Kindness Challenge DESCRIPTION:Kindness Challenge\nBy Hometown Homeschool Association\nAll Ages — Free\nDeadline: February 17\nFebruary 17th is National Random Acts of Kindness Day but we have decided to challenge all homeschoolers to participate in a Kindness Challenge for the month of February! We have posted a calendar with different challenges each day for families to participate in. If you complete 14 out of the 28 challenges\, you will receive a certificate to show off your participation.\nPlease email us the challenges you have completed to Hometownhasc@gmail.com with the list of participants and we will email you the PDF certificate from HHASC. Feel free to attach some photos of you participating in the challenge as well. \nClick HERE for printable challenge URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/kindness-challenge/ LOCATION:Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210219T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210219T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210112T153130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T153130Z UID:26663-1613721600-1613754000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Litter Trashes Everyone Art Contest DESCRIPTION:Litter Trashes Everyone Art Contest\nby PalmettoPride\nK5-5th grade — FREE\nDeadline February 19\nClick HERE for more info and entry \n“Every child is an artist” — Pablo Picasso\nPalmettoPride knows that South Carolina students are creative and care about the environment. Our annual art contest is available to any South Carolina K-5th grade teachers or educational groups to participate in this fun and educational competition. \n  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/litter-trashes-everyone-art-contest/ LOCATION:Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210219T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210221T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210128T000320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T000320Z UID:26774-1613721600-1613926800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Battle of Aiken DESCRIPTION:Battle of Aiken\nby Sons of Confederate Veterans\nAll Ages — $$\nSaturday/Sunday\, February 20-21\nFriday\, February 19 (FREE School Day)\nClick HERE for more information \nCome and see history come alive with cannons\, cavalry horses and living history experts.  For three days\, re-enactors eat\, sleep\, live and fight in a painfully recreated version of the world in 1865. This War Between the States event has grown from a few hundred men with muskets to a full-blown Civil War festival. In addition to battle reenactments\, there are authentic 19th-century military encampments\, living history presentations\, reproductions of medical facilities\, an engineer and signal service\, and civilian portrayals. Food vendors will be available. \n\n\n\n\n\nCOST \n\n\n\nAges 0-5\nFREE\n\n\nAges 5-12\n$5.00\n\n\nAges 13-18\n$10.00\n\n\nAges 19 and up\n$15.00\n\n\n\n\ne join us and see history come alive with cannons\, cavalry horses and living history experts.  For three days\, re-enactors eat\, sleep\, live and fight in a painfully recreated version of the world in 1865. This War Between the States event has grown from a few hundred men with muskets to a full-blown Civil War festival. In addition to battle reenactments\, there are authentic 19th-century military encampments\, living history presentations\, reproductions of medical facilities\, an engineer and signal service\, and civilian portrayals. Food vendors will be available. \n\n\n\n\n\nCOST \n\n\n\nAges 0-5\nFREE\n\n\nAges 5-12\n$5.00\n\n\nAges 13-18\n$10.00\n\n\nAges 19 and up\n$15.00 URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/battle-of-aiken/ LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210219T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210219T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210209T040049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T131851Z UID:26842-1613746800-1613750400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Sign Language Club DESCRIPTION:Image by John Hain from Pixabay \nSign Language Club\nBy Isabel Perkins\n3rd Wednesdays @3 pm\nTweens/Teens — Free\n3rd Fridays ASL Club: 2/19\, 3/19\, & 4/21 No supplies necessary\, come learn/practice Sign Language \n*Weather permitting\, meet at Riverwalk Park\, 201 Naples Ave\,Cayce\, SC 29033\nIn case of inclement weather\, an alternate location will be available for those who RSVP.\nContact: Isabel Perkins\, girl4god78@yahoo.com (803) 409-9512 to RSVP each week. \nNote this is not a drop-off activity. Parents are asked to stay on-site\, nearby. You can take younger siblings for a walk along the trails. Masks are recommended when social distancing is not possible. \n  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/sign-language-club/ LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States CATEGORIES:Interest Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210223T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210223T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210107T130016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T130016Z UID:26635-1614096000-1614099600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Oh! The Humanities! Teacher Webinar DESCRIPTION:Oh! The Humanities! Teacher Webinar\nBy Bill of Rights Institute\nTuesday\, February 23 at 4pm\nEducators — FREE \nClick HERE to register\nJoin Bill of Rights Institute for our spring teacher webinars series! Sessions will be led by BRI hosts (and sometimes prominent guests) and will be explorative conversations on topics in teaching\, history\, civics\, and culture. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/oh-the-humanities-teacher-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210224T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210224T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210210T031520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T125113Z UID:26864-1614171600-1614177000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Composting Workshop DESCRIPTION:Composting Workshop\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, February 24 @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: seed paper Valentine’s to plant in the garden box.\n\nGarden Project from 1-3 pm on February 24 @1 pm at Harbison State Forest  5600 Broad River Rd\, Columbia\, SC 29212.\nCost: $3/student or $5/family to help fund our Green Steps projects \nWe’ll meet behind the Education Center (Note: the building is closed\, and we will not have access to restrooms). Parking fees are waived for this activity. We will still practice social distancing. But\, masks are recommended whenever we’re closer than 6 feet apart. \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 803-348-2419 \n  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/composting-workshop/ LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States CATEGORIES:Green Steps END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210226T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210226T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210209T020307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T020307Z UID:26823-1614344400-1614349800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Boys' Club Meet-up DESCRIPTION:Boys’ Club Meet-up\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nFriday\, February 26 @1 pm\nElementary — $5\nLooking for social interactions for your young fellas to meet-up? Come on out to Boys’ Club where we can do fun things together and build friendships! \nLocation: This meet up is at Stars and Strikes\, 700 Columbiana Drive\, Irmo\nCost: is $5 per bowler (includes shoes)\nTime: Meet-up with Naima in the lobby at 12:45\, so the boys can be assigned a lane together\nContact person: Naima Lewis (919) 475-5532 \nNote: Masks are recommended inside the building when social distancing is not possible.\nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/boys-club-meet-up/ LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States CATEGORIES:Interest Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210226T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210226T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210209T040618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210425T183901Z UID:26848-1614351600-1614355200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Crochet Club DESCRIPTION:Image by Please Don’t sell My Artwork AS IS from Pixabay \nCrochet Club\nBy Isabel Perkins\n4th Wednedays @3 pm\nTweens/Teens — Free\n4th Friday Crochet Club: 2/26\, 3/26\, & 4/28 Bring your own crochet hook and yarn. \n*Weather permitting\, meet at Riverwalk Park\, 201 Naples Ave\,Cayce\, SC 29033. Lots of parking available by the ampitheater.\nIn case of inclement weather\, an alternate location will be available for those who RSVP.\nContact: Isabel Perkins\, girl4god78@yahoo.com (803) 409-9512 to RSVP each week. \nNote this is not a drop-off activity. Parents are asked to stay on-site\, nearby. You can take younger siblings for a walk along the trails. Masks are recommended when social distancing is not possible. \n  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/crochet-club/ LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States CATEGORIES:Interest Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210301T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210301T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210208T032200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T125132Z UID:26789-1614603600-1614605400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Litter Trashes Everyone Puppet Show DESCRIPTION:Litter Trashes Everyone Puppet Show\nHosted by Cola City Homeschoolers\nMonday\, March 1st at 1 pm\nAges PreK-5th grade — FREE\n“Litter Trashes Everyone” is a fast-paced\, entertaining puppet show designed to teach kids how to keep their communities litter-free! The show is 23 minutes long and is geared for pre-K thru 5th grade. \nPalmetto Pride and Columbia Marionette Theatre have made this program available streaming for FREE. Usually\, this program is only available for traditional schools\, so we are excited to be able to offer this to homeschoolers. \nSpace is limited to the first 100 families\, first come\, first serve. Be sure to follow thru with your commitment\, so we can continue to offer free activities. This is an extremely kind offer for the time and resources of community volunteers to do this show for us. \nParticipants are also encouraged to pick-up litter afterward as part of Cola City’s Green Steps/Nature Club. \n  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/puppet-show/ LOCATION:Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210302T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210302T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210219T021949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T023845Z UID:26887-1614688200-1614702600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Art on the Porch: Ceramic Basket (2-sessions) DESCRIPTION:Art on the Porch (2-sessions)\nCeramic Basket\nHosted by Cola City\nTuesday\, March 2 & 16\nK5-8th grade — $25\nParticipants will make handmade ceramic clay baskets with decorative leaves and flowers in 2 sessions. Session 1 on March 2 will roll out clay ropes to create a handmade coil basket and tour see the kiln. Session 2 on March 16 will paint the glaze coat in various color options. The projects will be fired in the kiln after each class. \nArt on the Porch class meets at Kim’s house\, 201 Sutton Way\, Irmo. We will be outside\, but masks are also recommended. Wear comfortable clothing\, that you don’t mind getting paint on. \nSpace is limited to 6 participants per time slot (12:30 pm OR 3 pm). Pick up finished pieces before Easter. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/ceramic-basket/ LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210303T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210303T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210210T033417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T125149Z UID:26867-1614776400-1614780000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Pollinator Nests (Virtual Workshop) DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Nests (Virtual Workshop)\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, March 3 @1 pm\nAll ages — FREE\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 pollinators and the various ways we can help build their habitat. This is part 1. Park Ranger\, David Jenkins will be facilitating the workshop. He’s a wealth of information!\nPart 2 will be March 17\, we’ll be making pollinator nests–in person. \nRegister so we can send you the link to the workshop. \n  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/pollinator-nests-virtual-workshop/ LOCATION:Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210305T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210305T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210210T035002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T000651Z UID:26873-1614938400-1614945600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Fire Barrel Farm Tour DESCRIPTION:Fire Barrel Farm Tour\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nFriday\, March 5 @10 am\nAges 5 and up — $5.50/student\nCome tour a local farm that features Grade A Raw Goat Milk\, Free Range Chicken eggs\, U Pick vegetables. Raise Nubian goats\, chickens\, Turkey\, Peacocks\, Donkeys\, Pigs. Farm Tours and goat milking. Stick around to browse after the guided tour.\nFire Barrel Farm at 306 George Derrick Road Swansea\, SC 29160. We’ll meet on Friday\, March 5 at 10 AM. Look for Isabel to greet you. $5/student (parents free). \nTour is geared for K5+. We ask for parents to stay on-site (no drop-offs). Families with younger siblings\, please keep the littles from disrupting the group. \nMasks are recommended per CDC guidelines. Thanks! \nFind out more about Fire Barrel Farm: Click HERE She has a monthly subscription box especially for teaching kids about local gardening year round! This farm participates in the Agritourism Passport\, so be sure to get your stamp! \nPre-register so we can get a count of participants:\nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/fire-barrel-farm-tour/ LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210306T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210306T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210304T145924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T145924Z UID:26909-1615024800-1615032000@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Riverwalk Litter Sweep DESCRIPTION:Litter Pick-up with City of Columbia Parks. \n\n\nSaturday\, March 6 at 10 am. \n\n\nRiverfront Park (minors must be accompanied by adult) 4122 River Drive\, Columbia\, SC 29201\n\n\n**Masks required\n\n\nGloves\, litter grabbers\, and trash bags provided.\nFor more information about the litter clean-up\, please email Benjamin.Wildt@Columbiasc.gov\n\n\n \n\n\nPre-register so they know you’re coming! CLICK HERE URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/riverwalk-litter-sweep/ LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210310T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210310T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210308T164730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T164730Z UID:26913-1615381200-1615384800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Litter Pick Up DESCRIPTION:Litter Pick Up Challenge\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nWednesday\, March 10 @ 1pm\nAll Ages — Free\nToday’s Challenge is to pick up litter. You can join us for a group activity–or find a location on your own. \n\nOn Your Own: Pick up litter at your own location\, in your neighborhood or local park. Send pictures of what you collect to colacityinfo@gmail.com\nGroup Meet-up: I’ve found a great location at the back corner of the State Farmer’s Market\, 3483 Charleston Hwy\, West Columbia\, SC 29172. Meet me at 1 pm–I’ll have gloves\, bags and litter grabbers for us to use.\nTurn onto Wholesale Lane–go to the end (past Senn Brothers). Call or Text Kim if you are coming–so she knows to keep an eye out for you. No pre-registration form for this–just show up.\nRSVP to Kim: 803-348-2419\nBring your Agritourism Passports\, so you can get a stamp at the management office while you’re there! We have passports\, if you don’t have one yet.\n\n  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/litter-pick-up/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210311T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210311T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210308T163601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T163637Z UID:26915-1615464000-1615467600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:No Girls' Club Today DESCRIPTION:No Girls Club March\, 11th only.\nWe’re going to Market Day–come out for that instead!\nClick HERE for Market Day details URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/no-girls-club-today/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210311T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210311T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210210T024218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T122537Z UID:26861-1615467600-1615474800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Market Day DESCRIPTION:Market Day\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nThursday\, March 11 from 1-3 pm\nAll ages — $5\n  \nMarket Day is a fun\, opportunity to be a creative entrepreneur.  Thursday\, March 11 at 1 pm. Seven Oaks Park\, 200 Leisure Lane\, Columbia. Park in the “additional” parking lot below the daycare center. Masks are recommended when social distancing is not possible. \nEntrepreneur Challenge: create items for “sale”: something fun\, useful\, or beautiful.\nIdeas for getting started: Bookmarks\, DIY Slime\, Homemade Soaps\, Origami Creations\, DIY Stress Balls\, Sun Catchers\, Dream Catchers\, Beaded Bracelets\, DIY Bouncy Balls\, DIY Bath Bombs\, Wood Crafts\, DIY PlayDoh\, Picture Frames\, Small Clay Dishes\, Paper Flowers\, Pet Rocks\, Painted Stones\, Magnets\, Mod Podge Creations\, Homemade Comics\, Pour Paintings\, Keychains. Edible items are permitted\, but may not sell due to covid and/or allergy concerns. \nPrice your items or have a price sign. Each participant will be provided with Market dollars–no coins. So keep that in mind with your prices.  Optional: It is recommended to bring your own table for your “store” display if you can. \nParticipants may set up as individual vendors or partner together. Market Day bucks will be provided per vendor space\, to shop for items. Each vendor space is $5 (will be provided $20 Market Day bucks). Partners sharing a space will also share their market day dollars. \n\n \nNotes to clarify about the market day bucks and the particpation fee: \n\nParticipants will not earn or use “real money.” Think of it more like a mock market day or a trading day. The currency is a set amount for each participant–so they can value their items and trade within the closed economy. Like a barter system of sorts–they’ll walk away with other “goods” to show for their contribution to the economy.\nWe do have a small fee for participation to cover our overhead costs of running and organizing Cola City. That money goes into the “economy” of this event and this support resource.\nConsider the real life value of your market items between $.25-$1.50. Prepare 10-20 items for your store. Set the market day bucks prices between $1-$5.\nBonus bucks ($5)  for vendors who incorporate recycled\, repurposed or environmentally-friendly products–and can explain this component. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/market-day-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210312T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210312T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210209T022139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210308T165637Z UID:26826-1615554000-1615559400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Boys' Club Meet-Up DESCRIPTION:Boys’ Club Meet-up\nBy Cola City Homeschoolers\nFriday\, March 12 @1 pm\nElementary — $$\nLooking for social interactions for your young fellas to meet-up? Come on out to Boys’ Club where we can do fun things together and build friendships! \nLocation: This meet up is at Chuck E Cheese\, 1775 Burning Tree\, Columbia\, SC 29210\nCost: Snacks and Arcade on your own\nTime: Meet-up in the lobby at 1 pm\nContact person: Naima Lewis (919) 475-5532 \nNote: Masks are recommended inside the building when social distancing is not possible.\nOops! We could not locate your form. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/boys-club-meet-up-2/ LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States CATEGORIES:Interest Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210315T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210315T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210105T142447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T142447Z UID:26630-1615795200-1615827600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:NPR Podcast Challenge DESCRIPTION:Student Podcast Contest\nby NPR\nStudents 5th-12th grade — FREE\nDeadline March 15\nClick HERE for more information details and to enter \nGuidelines to remember\n\nThe contest is open to teachers with students in grades five through 12.\nPodcasts must be between three and eight minutes long.\nEntries can include original music — in other words music that is originally composed and recorded. But be careful! Our contest rules make clear that you must be respectful of copyright and trademark laws\, and our legal team is really serious about this. See the rules for the exact details.\nStudents can work with a class or extracurricular group to make their podcasts\, but …\nThey’ll need the help of a teacher to submit their entry. The entry form is open to teachers only.\n\nPrompts\nYou can create your podcast entry in any class or extracurricular group\, on any topic. If it helps\, here are some suggestions: \n\nTell us a story about your school or community: about something that happened there — recently or in the past — that your audience should know about.\nWhat is a moment in history that all students should learn about?\nShow us both sides of a debate about an issue that’s important to you.\nWhat do you want to change about the world? What’s a big change that you want to make in the future?\nExplain something to us that kids understand and grown-ups don’t. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/npr-podcast-challenge/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210316T123000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210316T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210316T101754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T101754Z UID:26938-1615897800-1615912200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Ceramics (part 2) DESCRIPTION:Art on the Porch (2-sessions)\nCeramic Basket\nHosted by Cola City\nTuesday\, March 2 & 16\nK5-8th grade — $25\nParticipants will make handmade ceramic clay baskets with decorative leaves and flowers in 2 sessions. Session 1 on March 2 will roll out clay ropes to create a handmade coil basket and tour see the kiln. Session 2 on March 16 will paint the glaze coat in various color options. The projects will be fired in the kiln after each class. \nArt on the Porch class meets at Kim’s house\, 201 Sutton Way\, Irmo. We will be outside\, but masks are also recommended. Wear comfortable clothing\, that you don’t mind getting paint on.\nMust be already signed up to do this session. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/ceramics-part-2/ LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210317T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210317T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210316T024051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T024051Z UID:26927-1615975200-1615978800@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Electricity Demonstration (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Electricy Demonstration (Virtual)\nBy Old Santee Canal Park\nFree — All Ages\nWednesday\, March 17\, 10-11 am\nAre you a Homeschool or Virtual Family looking for exciting interactive content? Join Old Santee Canal Park for a FREE virtual program! If the weather cooperates this program will feature Santee Coopers PHAD unit! Santee Cooper’s PHAD unit is a mobile demonstration platform that simulates live power lines and gives the audience an opportunity to see an up-close and dynamic view of electricity. Life-size utility poles\, actual electrical conductors and distribution transformers are used. Each demonstration shows what can happen when objects such as animals\, trees\, ladders and kites come in contact with power lines.\nYou can register by calling us at 843-899-5200 or emailing education@oldsanteecanalpark.org.\nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Families will receive Zoom link once registered. URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/electricity-demonstration-virtual/ LOCATION:Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210318T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210320T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210124T212102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210124T212102Z UID:26746-1616086800-1616263200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Great Homeschool Convention: Greenville DESCRIPTION:Great Homeschool Convention: Greenville\nby GHC\nThursday-Saturday\, March 18-20\nParents/Teachers — $$\nWhether you are a veteran homeschooler or a newbie home educator\, testing the waters of homeschooling for the first time\, the 2021 South Carolina Homeschool Convention will be a breath of fresh air. You’ll be able to take advantage of hundreds of amazing workshops\, conducted by some of the nation’s best home education and parenting speakers\, a huge exhibit hall\, and various special events. You won’t want to miss this exceptional opportunity! (Note: GHC promotes a christian/religious worldview\, with most vendors and workshops). \nClick HERE to see more about the workshop schedule \nRemember\, it’s important that you register as early as possible to take advantage of early-bird rates\, hotel package deals\, and special events. Reserve your spot now by CLICKING HERE\, and we look forward to seeing you at the South Carolina Homeschool Convention! \nThursday\, March 18 from 5-9 pm\, admission to the vendor Hall only is FREE. Vendor Hall one-day admission pass (either Friday or Saturday) is $10.\nFull Convention (Workshops and Vendor Hall on Thursday\, Friday and Saturday): Individual/$40 or Family/$50\nUse the discount code when you register by Feb 2 to get $5 off: SCHC2021  \nClick HERE to register \nVolunteer to work a 4-hour shift and get admission to the convention for FREE: Click HERE to volunteer \n  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/great-homeschool-convention-greenville/ LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210321T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210321T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T230803 CREATED:20210316T025126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T025126Z UID:26930-1616331600-1616342400@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Dollar Day: Historic Columbia DESCRIPTION:Dollar Day: Museum of the Reconstruction Era\nby Historic Columbia\nAll Ages — $1\nSunday\, March 21 1-4 pm\nA tradition returns as residents of Richland and Lexington counties are once again invited to tour one of Historic Columbia’s house museums for just $1 on third Sunday of the month! This month\, visit The Museum of the Reconstruction Era\, the nation’s only museum dedicated to interpreting the post-Civil War Reconstruction period and South Carolina’s only remaining presidential site. \n\n\n\n\nSelf-guided tours are offered from 1-4 p.m. Purchase admission at The Museum of the Reconstruction Era or at the Gift Shop at Robert Mills\, located at 1616 Blanding Street. Tickets are only $1 for Richland and Lexington County residents with a valid ID. General admission prices apply to all other properties. \nHistoric Columbia will continue to require visitors and staff to follow the protocols we have established that are recommended by the CDC\, including wearing a mask\, social distancing\, and limiting capacity. It is our top priority to maintain a safe environment for our community\, and we do not intend to change our current practices until it has been determined that it is safe to do so.  URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/dollar-day-historic-columbia/ LOCATION:Firefly Games\, 736-C\, St Andrews Shopping Center\, 736 St Andrews R\, Columbia\, SC\, 29210\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR