Cola City Homeschoolers

Recycling Shoes: Virtual Workshop
2021-04-12 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Virtual Event
Recycling Shoes: Virtual Workshop
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Monday, April 12 at 1 pm
All ages — Free
In cooperation with Keep the Midlands Beautiful, we’re collecting used shoes. Kick off our shoe collection project (which is one of our Green Steps projects) with this virtual workshop about how this helps the environment and helps those in need.
Bring a few supplies with you:

Cardboard that you are allowed to cut up or plastic bottles.
Scissors, tape
yarn, string or plastic grocery bag

Be inspired to collect shoes from your friends, family and neighbors. Drop off your collection at Science Share Fair on Friday, April 23
or arrange a time to drop off with Kim by April 30th.

Spring Birds--Zoom Class
2021-04-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Spring Birds–Zoom Class
By SC Wildlife Federation
Monday, April 12 @noon
All ages — Free
Click HERE to Register
Come enjoy a spring birding refresher course with Habitat Education Manager, Jay Keck, before the heart of spring migration is upon us. The gorgeous birds of the tropics are arriving, and we want you to experience their brilliant plumage and wonderful songs! But to experience them, you first have to find them. We’ll discuss tips on how to identify more birds by sight and by ear, as well as where to go in the state to find certain species. And as always, we’ll talk about how you can attract more birds to your own property! Join us and find out how you can fill your binoculars with the vibrant colors of the tropics this spring!
What you will need: Access to a phone or computer with video and sound capabilities as well as a journal for taking notes. You do not need a zoom account to participate, we will send you a link with log-in details! Note: If you do not have access to a computer or phone with internet, you may dial-in to the class. You will be able to hear the presentation without the slideshow visuals.
Note: All SCWF zoom classes require registration on zoom. The max capacity is 100 participants. If you cannot attend during this time, please DO NOT register as you will block someone else’s attendance. All classes will be recorded an uploaded to our YouTube Channel.

Zoo Mondays
2021-04-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Firefly Games, 736-C, St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews R, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
Homeschool Mondays
By Riverbanks Zoo
Mondays, Ongoing
Elementary Ages — $10 (plus zoo admission)
Click HERE to Register
Note: This is open to the public, not hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Contact Riverbanks Zoo for more information: 803.779.8717
Throughout 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.
Age Groups:
Level 1 Ages 5- 6 (Birthdate Range: 10/1/12 to 9/30/14)
Level 2 Ages 7- 9 (Birthdate Range: 10/1/09 to 9/30/12)
Level 3 Ages 10-13(Birthday Range: 10/1/06 – 9/30/09)

Minecraft Small Group
2021-04-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Minecraft Small Group
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Sign up in Minecraft/Discord
Cola City’s Minecraft moderator (Kira) will be doing some small group playing every other Sunday. She’ll be joining a group of 3 or 4 players and just playing around, building, mining, whatever participants would like to do for a few hours. This is going to be a kind of ‘sign up if you want to’ thing, so will rotate through players that are interested and everyone will get a chance. We hope this will be a way for some of you who haven’t made many friends yet to meet some of the other players, or even get help with some of the basics of Minecraft.
Find out more about Minecraft Club: Click HERE
Contact Club Moderator Kira Vanderhoff

Peachtree Rock Meet-up
2021-04-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Firefly Games, 736-C, St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews R, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
Peachtree Rock Meet-up
by Cola City Homeschoolers
Friday, April 9 at 1 pm
All ages — Free
This is an informal meet up at Peachtree Rock waterfall. Here’s the address for the parking area: 3582 SC-6, Lexington, SC 29073. There is a short hike (less than a mile) from the parking area to the waterfall area. The path is marked so you can do it on your own. Note that it is not stroller accessible though. Rain or Shine!
If you get lost along the way, contact Angela Hardy 803-743-8802
No sign up–just come if you can! Explore the trails on your own and/or hang out at the waterfall area.
Bring your own water bottles and snacks.
Click HERE for more information about Peachtree Rock
Questions? Contact Kim at colacityinfo@gmail.com or 803-348-2419

Coin Collecting Club
2021-04-08 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
Image by Marc Pascual from Pixabay
Coin Collector’s Workshop
By Cola City Homeschoolers
Thursday, April 8 @1:30 pm
All Ages — Free
Come learn about the fun (and educational) hobby of coin collecting. Presentation by Ginger Crockett, homeschool parent. Get your collection started…and let’s get a homeschool coin collecting club started too! Meet up with others who are interested in this fun hobby!
Participants will be entered into a drawing for Red Book Collector’s Guide. Eligibility for contest: Must be actively collecting (tell us what you’re collecting) and attend meeting.
All ages welcome! Please pre-register so we can send you the zoom link to the meeting:
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Aloft Yoga Class
2021-04-05 09:30 - 16:30 | Firefly Games, 736-C, St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews R, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
Aloft Yoga Silks Classes for Kids/Teens
By Aloft Yoga
Mondays: Morning or Afternoon sessions
$12 for ages 8-12 and 13-18
Click HERE to register and find additional class schedule
Aerial Yoga is a great way to encourage body awareness and coordination as you work on learning moves in the silks that build strength, flexibility, and confidence. Part Aerial Arts and part Yoga, this class is designed to give students a fun way to approach exercise. Studio location: 208 Candi Lane Suit A
Please bring homeschool membership ID card, letter from homeschool organization, or other proof of current homeschooling status to your first class
Masks are recommended but not required. Limited spots per class allows movement with distancing anyway.
45-minute sessions:
9:30 am: 8-12 year olds
11:00 am: 13-18 year olds
2:00 pm: 13-18 year olds
3:15 pm: 8-12 year olds
For questions or more information you can contact me, Melody Lown, by phone at 803-743-6705 or by email at aloftyogastudio@gmail.com

Happy Easter
2021-04-04 12:00 - 12:30 | SC
Happy Easter!

Boys' Club: Mentos & Coke
2021-04-02 12:00 - 14:30 | Firefly Games, 736-C, St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews R, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
Boys’ Club Meet-up
By Cola City Homeschoolers
Friday, April 2 @12 pm
Elementary — $3
Looking 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!
This week’s activity is Coke & Mentos experiment ($3 for supplies). Meet at Killian Road Park, 1424 Marthan Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
Contact Naima Lewis to with questions about Boys’ Club activities. (919) 475-5532
colacityinfo@gmail.com
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Field Day Planning Meeting (part 2)
2021-04-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
Image by StartupStockPhotos from Pixabay
Field Day Planning Meeting
By Cola City Homeschoolers
Parents — FREE
Thursday, April 1 @7 pm
We’re planning a Field Day for May 7th at 10 am, Gethsemane Baptist Church 300 Alliance Rd, Lexington, SC 29073.
If you’d like to volunteer to help make it happen, let’s get our plans together–and finalized.
Fill out this form so we can send you a zoom link.

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EmailLook for an automated confirmation when you submit and follow up info with the zoom link.

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?

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Minecraft Build Contest Deadline
2021-03-31 16:30 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Our Cola City Minecraft Club March build contest is coming to an end on March 31st at 5pm. If you are working on a build, make sure you are all finished by then! The new contest will be posted on April 1st. Winners of the March build will be announced April 3rd.
Find out more about Minecraft Club: Click HERE
Contact Club Moderators: Ray Vanderhoff or Kira Vanderhoff

Minecraft Club Spring Party
2021-03-31 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Spring Party! On March 31st at 4pm we will be having a party on our Cola City Minecraft server. Join us for some fun games, prizes, and hanging out with your friends! As usual, meet in group chat 1 under the Minecraft tab on discord, and come to the spawn building in game with an empty inventory and no armor. We will be doing a bit of PVP, but everything is optional, if you would rather not do battle against the other players, you can just not participate in that activity, but join us for the other games.
Find out more about Minecraft Club: Click HERE
Contact Club Moderators: Ray Vanderhoff or Kira Vanderhoff

Fish Art Contest
2021-03-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Fish Art Contest
By Wildlife Forever
Deadline: March 31
All Youth, Grades K-12 — FREE
Click HERE for more details and to enter
The Fish Art Contest was inspired in 1997 by a 5th grader’s homework assignment and has grown into an international competition introducing young people to the wonders of fish, the joy of fishing and the importance of aquatic conservation. The Fish Art Contest uses art, science and creative writing to foster connections to the outdoors and inspire the next generation of stewards.
The Fish Art Contest is open to all youth in grades K-12 (Ages 5-18). To compete Participants will submit and entry consisting of a completed entry form, an original illustration of a fish from the Official Fish List and a one-page creative writing submission (required for grades 4-12). The 2021 contest deadline is March 31st, 2021.

Teen Science Cafe
2021-03-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Event
Teen Virtual Science Cafe
by SC Aquarium
Tuesday, March 30 @6:00 pm
Teens — Free

Curious Minds Welcome! Are you a teen or do you know a teen who loves science? The South Carolina Aquarium Teen Science Café out-of-school programs are a free, fun way for teens to engage in lively, educational conversations with STEM experts. Teen Science Cafés for the 2020 year are all virtual in partnership with the Museum of York County and are hosted on Thursdays, September through December, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For teens ages 13-17. (Also has regsitration for PreK-8th grade).
March Topic: Join wildlife photographer, Vance Solseth, as he shows you how to upgrade your Instagram and Snapchat images with easy tips on lighting, perspective and animal behavior.
Click HERE to register

Hickory Hill Farm Tour
2021-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Firefly Games, 736-C, St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews R, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
Hickory Hill Farm Tour
By Cola City Homeschoolers
Friday, March 26 @10 am
Ages 3+ — 6.50/participant
Come see Hickory Hill Farm at 150 Faulkner Mountain Road Edgefield, SC 29824. We’ll meet on Friday, March 26 at 10 AM. The tour takes you from calves to the bottling process and includes sampling at the end. It’s 1.5-2 hours.
$6.50 for each participant ages 3 and up (adults too). Under 2 is free.
See more about Hickory Hill Farm: Click HERE
Dress for the weather recommended. Closed toed shoes are REQUIRED. Masks are recommended for Cola City activities per CDC guidelines when social distancing is not possible.
Be sure to bring a cooler to carry home milk purchases. Cash ONLY.
Our tour begins at 10 am, so please arrive a few minutes early and look for our group host volunteer: Isabel Perkins. Contact her if you get lost along the way or need to reach her last minute: (803) 409-9512

Virtual Fishing Workshop
2021-03-22 13:30 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Virtual Fishing Workshop
By DNR for Cola City Homeschoolers
Monday, March 22 at 1:30 pm
All ages — Free
Click HERE to register with SC DNR
Join SCDNR for a virtual family fishing clinic especially for Cola City Homeschoolers! This clinic will teach basic skills on how to tie fishing knots, how to rig a rod and reel, casting and how to fish!
PLEASE NOTE:

+ A member of the family must RSVP and complete the application through Eventbrite.
+ Materials and tackle will be provided if needed. Must pickup and drop off in Columbia, SC. Tackle pickup: March 15th-March 19th. Tackle drop off: March 29th- April 1st.
+ If you need to pickup equipment and materials, it will be available in downtown Columbia at the Dennis Building located at 1000 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201

If you are 16+, you will need a fishing license to go out on location. But, you do not need a fishing license for this workshop. Supply list for fishing equipment is listed, if you already have your own fishing gear.
Questions about the workshop, contact Will at SCDNR: MundhenkeW@dnr.sc.gov

Dollar Day: Historic Columbia
2021-03-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Firefly Games, 736-C, St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews R, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
Dollar Day: Museum of the Reconstruction Era
by Historic Columbia
All Ages — $1
Sunday, March 21 1-4 pm
A 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.

Self-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.
Historic 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.

Great Homeschool Convention: Greenville
2021-03-18 17:00 - 2021-03-20 18:00 | Firefly Games, 736-C, St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews R, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
Great Homeschool Convention: Greenville
by GHC
Thursday-Saturday, March 18-20
Parents/Teachers — $$
Whether 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).
Click HERE to see more about the workshop schedule
Remember, 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!
Thursday, 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.
Full Convention (Workshops and Vendor Hall on Thursday, Friday and Saturday): Individual/$40 or Family/$50
Use the discount code when you register by Feb 2 to get $5 off: SCHC2021
Click HERE to register
Volunteer to work a 4-hour shift and get admission to the convention for FREE: Click HERE to volunteer

Electricity Demonstration (Virtual)
2021-03-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Electricy Demonstration (Virtual)
By Old Santee Canal Park
Free — All Ages
Wednesday, March 17, 10-11 am
Are 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.
You can register by calling us at 843-899-5200 or emailing education@oldsanteecanalpark.org.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Families will receive Zoom link once registered.

Ceramics (part 2)
2021-03-16 12:30 - 16:30 | Firefly Games, 736-C, St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews R, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
Art on the Porch (2-sessions)
Ceramic Basket
Hosted by Cola City
Tuesday, March 2 & 16
K5-8th grade — $25
Participants 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.
Art 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.
Must be already signed up to do this session.

NPR Podcast Challenge
2021-03-15 08:00 - 17:00 | SC
Student Podcast Contest
by NPR
Students 5th-12th grade — FREE
Deadline March 15
Click HERE for more information details and to enter
Guidelines to remember

The contest is open to teachers with students in grades five through 12.
Podcasts must be between three and eight minutes long.
Entries 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.
Students can work with a class or extracurricular group to make their podcasts, but …
They’ll need the help of a teacher to submit their entry. The entry form is open to teachers only.

Prompts
You can create your podcast entry in any class or extracurricular group, on any topic. If it helps, here are some suggestions:

Tell us a story about your school or community: about something that happened there — recently or in the past — that your audience should know about.
What is a moment in history that all students should learn about?
Show us both sides of a debate about an issue that’s important to you.
What do you want to change about the world? What’s a big change that you want to make in the future?
Explain something to us that kids understand and grown-ups don’t.

Boys' Club Meet-Up
2021-03-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Firefly Games, 736-C, St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews R, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
Boys’ Club Meet-up
By Cola City Homeschoolers
Friday, March 12 @1 pm
Elementary — $$
Looking 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!
Location: This meet up is at Chuck E Cheese, 1775 Burning Tree, Columbia, SC 29210
Cost: Snacks and Arcade on your own
Time: Meet-up in the lobby at 1 pm
Contact person: Naima Lewis (919) 475-5532
Note: Masks are recommended inside the building when social distancing is not possible.
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Market Day
2021-03-11 13:00 - 15:00 | SC
Market Day
By Cola City Homeschoolers
Thursday, March 11 from 1-3 pm
All ages — $5

Market 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.
Entrepreneur Challenge: create items for “sale”: something fun, useful, or beautiful.
Ideas 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.
Price 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.
Participants 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.

Notes to clarify about the market day bucks and the particpation fee:

Participants 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.
We 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.
Consider 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.
Bonus bucks ($5) for vendors who incorporate recycled, repurposed or environmentally-friendly products–and can explain this component.

No Girls' Club Today
2021-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 | SC
No Girls Club March, 11th only.
We’re going to Market Day–come out for that instead!
Click HERE for Market Day details

Litter Pick Up
2021-03-10 13:00 - 14:00 | SC
Litter Pick Up Challenge
By Cola City Homeschoolers
Wednesday, March 10 @ 1pm
All Ages — Free
Today’s Challenge is to pick up litter. You can join us for a group activity–or find a location on your own.

On 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
Group 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.
Turn 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.
RSVP to Kim: 803-348-2419
Bring 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.

Riverwalk Litter Sweep
2021-03-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Firefly Games, 736-C, St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews R, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
Litter Pick-up with City of Columbia Parks.

Saturday, March 6 at 10 am.

Riverfront Park (minors must be accompanied by adult) 4122 River Drive, Columbia, SC 29201

**Masks required

Gloves, litter grabbers, and trash bags provided.
For more information about the litter clean-up, please email Benjamin.Wildt@Columbiasc.gov

Pre-register so they know you’re coming! CLICK HERE

Fire Barrel Farm Tour
2021-03-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Firefly Games, 736-C, St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews R, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
Fire Barrel Farm Tour
By Cola City Homeschoolers
Friday, March 5 @10 am
Ages 5 and up — $5.50/student
Come 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.
Fire 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).
Tour 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.
Masks are recommended per CDC guidelines. Thanks!
Find 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!
Pre-register so we can get a count of participants:
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Pollinator Nests (Virtual Workshop)
2021-03-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Pollinator Nests (Virtual Workshop)
By Cola City Homeschoolers
Wednesday, March 3 @1 pm
All ages — FREE
This 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.
You’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!
Part 2 will be March 17, we’ll be making pollinator nests–in person.
Register so we can send you the link to the workshop.

Art on the Porch: Ceramic Basket (2-sessions)
2021-03-02 12:30 - 16:30 | Firefly Games, 736-C, St Andrews Shopping Center, 736 St Andrews R, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States
Art on the Porch (2-sessions)
Ceramic Basket
Hosted by Cola City
Tuesday, March 2 & 16
K5-8th grade — $25
Participants 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.
Art 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.
Space is limited to 6 participants per time slot (12:30 pm OR 3 pm). Pick up finished pieces before Easter.

Litter Trashes Everyone Puppet Show
2021-03-01 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Litter Trashes Everyone Puppet Show
Hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers
Monday, March 1st at 1 pm
Ages PreK-5th grade — FREE
“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.
Palmetto 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.
Space 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.
Participants are also encouraged to pick-up litter afterward as part of Cola City’s Green Steps/Nature Club.
