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SUMMARY:High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:If you have never been to a homeschool graduation\, mark your calendars and plan to join LAF as we celebrate our high school graduates and their families. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt Learning and Families\, we strive to honor each student and their parents who traveled an unconventional road to the high school finish line! The LAF graduation features a heart-warming slide show to honor each graduate’s unique homeschool journey. The grad’s parents are welcomed on stage to turn their tassels and present their diplomas. We get to hear a few words about each student’s accomplishments and their plans after graduation\, and the grads are inspired by a special keynote speaker.\n\nLAF high school graduations are open to the community\, so mark your calendar\, and plan to join us.
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/high-school-graduation-2/
LOCATION:Bethel Church\, 1805 30th Ave W\,\, FL\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Multi-Cultural Fair
DESCRIPTION:We will be holding our 1st Annual Multi-Cultural Festival on Tuesday and Thursday\, February 25th and 27th\, 2025 at 1:00 pm in the gym at Co-op.\n\nThe goal of our Muti-Cultural Festival is for our families to celebrate and learn about the history and cultures from around the world. This will be a fun event to show what our students have learned from their studies of other countries.\n\nEach family will choose a country and study it and present the information at the festival. Be as creative as you want in your presentation and bring games or make authentic food. There will be voting and prizes for the family with the best project.\n\nFor more information\, email Allison Flagg.
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/multi-cultural-fair-2025-02-27/2025-02-27/
LOCATION:Renewal Church\, 7221 Bee Ridge Road\, Sarasota\, 34241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out- Inner Compass Brewing Company
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, January 23rd\, 2025Time: 6:00-9:00PMLocation: Inner Compass Brewing Company10316 Technology Terr. Bradenton\, FL 34211\n\nCome out for a mom’s night of Fellowship\, Karaoke or even some lawn games if you want. Food and drinks available to purchase.\nhttps://innercompassbrewingcompany.com/
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/moms-night-out-inner-compass-brewing-company/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:MNO- Christmas Cookie Exchange and Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2nd Annual Christmas cookie exchange and white elephant party! \nDate: Thursday\, December 12th \nTime: 7:00-9:00 pm \nLocation: Leslie O’Brien’s house (University and Lorraine area) \nBring four dozen cookies and a wrapped gift (less than $5) to exchange with other LAF moms! \nHomemade cookies are highly preferred but high-quality store-bought cookies are also okay. \nBring them on a plate or tray to display. \nPlease RSVP to Leslie O’Brien (leslieako@gmail.com) by December 8th with the type of cookie you are bringing and whether they contain nuts. \nAs much as possible\, we will make sure everyone gets an even amount of each type of cookie. \nWe will have cookie boxes for you to package the cookies you bring home. \nBring a fun Christmas item\, or kitchen gadget that’s $5 or less and wrap it for a white elephant exchange. \nWe’ll have a cheese and fruit plate as well as water\, tea and hot cocoa. Please feel free to bring a beverage to share. \nThis event is for LAF Moms only. \nPlease contact Leslie O’Brien if you have any questions. \nleslieako@gmail.com or comment in this post
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/mno-christmas-cookie-exchange-and-party/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240926T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240926T200000
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SUMMARY:Moms' Night Out Kickoff!!!
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to be hosting our FIRST Moms’ Night Out of the year at ATRIA Café in LWR again!!This amazing place is owned by one of our LAF facilitators’ family. We will have several tables reserved so we can all talk and get to know each other. This is a great way to connect with other moms at LAF and get to know the board and leadership team! This is a busy time of year so feel free to just drop in and say hi\, or stay the entire time. We want to meet you and make sure everyone gets connected with other Moms this year!The link for the full menu is below. In the evenings they make artisan sourdough pizzas\, yummy salads and have a variety of drinks. Excited to see everyone!https://www.atria.cafe/pizza
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/moms-night-out-kickoff/
LOCATION:ATRIA Cafe\, 4120 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.\, Lakewood Ranch\, FL\, 34211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240517T200000
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SUMMARY:2024 High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:If you have never been to a homeschool graduation\, mark your calendars and plan to join LAF as we celebrate our high school graduates and their families. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt Learning and Families\, we strive to honor each student and their parents who traveled an unconventional road to the high school finish line! The LAF graduation features a heart-warming slide show to honor each graduate’s unique homeschool journey. The grad’s parents are welcomed on stage to turn their tassels and present their diplomas. We get to hear a few words about each student’s accomplishments and their plans after graduation\, and the grads are inspired by a special keynote speaker.\n\nLAF high school graduations are open to the community\, so mark your calendar\, and plan to join us. Details for this year’s graduation are listed below. (Doors open at 5:30 pm)
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/2024-high-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Church of HOpe\, 2300 Lakewood Ranch Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Trunk or Treat
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Trunk-or-Treat is held the week before Halloween in the parking lot of the west side of the building (see address below) at 1 pm. We we would love for 20 LAF families to volunteer to host and decorate their trunks in a non-scary theme. All LAF families participating will bring a bag of candy to be distributed to the trunks. \nThere are always other activities and treats\, such as shaved ice and cotton candy. All of the event information will be listed in the Facebook Event on the Facebook LAF Community Support page five weeks before the date of the Trunk-or-Treat. \nAll families enrolled in the LAF Support Community are invited to join in the fun. \nAll Middle and High school students are welcome to participate as long as they are in a costume. \nWant to Host a Trunk?\nSign up to decorate a trunk for our Annual Trunk Treat event. We will need you to arrive at Sarasota Alliance Church no later than 12:30 pm to park and set up your trunk. Decorate your trunk with any non-scary theme you like. You will stay at your trunk during the event\, but we will provide the candy. \nIf you have any questions\, email Allison Flagg (vicepresident@learningandfamilies.org). \n\nThank you so much for your interest in hosting a trunk for the 2022 Trunk or Treat. Please email Allison Flagg at vicepresident@learningandfamilies.org. To see if we have room for more trunks
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/trunk-or-treat/
LOCATION:Renewal Church\, 7221 Bee Ridge Road\, Sarasota\, 34241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230519T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230519T203000
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SUMMARY:High School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:If you have never been to a homeschool graduation\, mark your calendars and plan to join LAF as we celebrate our high school graduates and their families. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt Learning and Families\, we strive to honor each student and their parents who traveled an unconventional road to the high school finish line! The LAF graduation features a heart-warming slide show to honor each graduate’s unique homeschool journey. The grad’s parents are welcomed on stage to turn their tassels and present their diplomas. We get to hear a few words about each student’s accomplishments and their plans after graduation\, and the grads are inspired by a special keynote speaker.\n\nLAF high school graduations are open to the community\, so mark your calendar and plan to join us. Details for this year’s graduation are listed below.
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/high-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Covenant Life Presbyterian Church\, 8490 McIntosh Rd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:High School Prom
DESCRIPTION:Every spring\, Learning\, and Families offers a high school prom for any high-school-age homeschooler in the community and their guests (ages 14 – 20). The LAF prom is a big hit in the homeschool community and sells out quickly. \nCheck back for more details later in the year!
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/high-school-prom/
LOCATION:Palm Aire Country Club\, 5601 Country Club Way\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34243\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230310T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230310T160000
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SUMMARY:History Fair and Wax Museum
DESCRIPTION:This special event is open to all families enrolled in the LAF Support Community. \nDetails TBA
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/history-fair-and-wax-museum/
LOCATION:Selby Library\, 1331 1st St.\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Junior Co-op Egg Drop Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Egg Drop Challenge is for all LAF students this year. \nIt is held on the west side of the CLC building (see location below). \nThe students are challenged to create a system to protect a raw egg from cracking or breaking from a high fall. They can use any materials they want to protect their egg so it survives the fall. \nAll of the event information will be listed in the Facebook Event on the Facebook LAF Community Support page five weeks before the date of the Egg Drop. \nAll families with students from preschool through 12th grade enrolled in the LAF Support Community are encouraged to participate. \n1:00 PM — Pre-K through 5th Graders \n2:15 PM — Middle and High Schoolers
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/junior-co-op-egg-drop-challenge/
LOCATION:Renewal Church\, 7221 Bee Ridge Road\, Sarasota\, 34241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230214T141500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230214T150000
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Valentine’s Exchange and Friendship Celebration is held on the Tuesday before Valentine’s day at a local park. Each student participating makes or purchases a Valentine’s box that can hold approximately 50 valentines. They also make or purchase 50 valentines to distribute. \nThe Valentines can be candy or non-candy items and can be as simple or as creative as you want. \nFamilies meet at a park after Tuesday Co-op to eat lunch and play. The actual exchange starts at 2:15 when the participants line up their Valentine boxes with their age group and drop their Valentine’s in the boxes. \nEach family is asked to bring a small sweet or salty snack to share as well. \nAll of the event information will be listed in the Facebook Event on the Facebook LAF Community Support page five weeks before the date of the Valentine’s Exchange\, and all ages are welcome to join. \nAll families enrolled in the LAF Support Community  are invited to join in the fun. \nIn the event of rain (as was the case in 2022)\, we will move the Valentine’s Exchange to the Co-op gymnasium.
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/valentines-exchange/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230119T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230119T120000
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SUMMARY:Make-Up Picture Day
DESCRIPTION:This is for students and facilitators who were not able to attend Picture Day. \nSign in at the welcome table when you arrive.
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/make-up-picture-day/
LOCATION:Renewal Church\, 7221 Bee Ridge Road\, Sarasota\, 34241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Field Day is always held on the 1st Friday in December at a park in Manasota. All Field Day participants will have the opportunity to compete against each other in many classic Field Day games and relay races. \nThere are preschool activities as well as games\, and the park has two age-appropriate playgrounds. We also typically have food and shaved ice available for purchase. \nLast year we celebrated LAF’s 35th Anniversary and had a bake sale and face painting. Every year is a just little bit different\, but we always have an epic kickball competition\, as well as relay races\, tug of war\, sack races\, hula hoop marathons\, and much\, much more! \nAll of the event information will be listed in the Facebook Event on the Facebook LAF Community Support page five weeks before the date of the Field Day. \nField Day is fun for the whole family. Let the Games Begin! \nAll families enrolled in the LAF Support Community are invited to join in the fun. \n  \nWant to Host a Game? \nEach year\, our Field Day includes several fun games and activities. If you would like to participate by hosting a game booth or an activity\, please submit the following information. Once we receive your information\, someone will be in touch with you to confirm your participation.\n\n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastPhone NumberEmail *What game or activity would you like to host?Submit
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/field-day/
LOCATION:Colonial Oaks Park\, 5300 Colonial Oaks Blvd\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221129T130000
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SUMMARY:Picture Day
DESCRIPTION:Every fall\, LAF offers all families enrolled in the Support Community an opportunity to have professional school pictures taken. There is no sitting fee\, and you are not obligated to purchase a picture package. \nJust for participating in school picture day\, you will receive picture proofs. and a spot in our Yearbook. Please note that we are no longer offering picture ID cards.
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/picture-day/
LOCATION:Renewal Church\, 7221 Bee Ridge Road\, Sarasota\, 34241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221103T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221103T210000
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SUMMARY:Fall Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, we welcome new families to LAF. Our Fall Meet and Greet is an opportunity for all new families\, plus any families currently enrolled in LAF\, to come meet the LAF leadership team and get to know many of the wonderful moms and dads who make LAF a strong community. \nFor the 2022/23 school year\, we will meet at the Rusty Bucket for some fun\, food\, and fellowship. Hear from the LAF Board of Directors and find out how each one of us is here to serve the families of LAF. Enjoy great conversation with many of the families enrolled in our community\, and start the year off making new friends.
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/fall-meet-and-greet/
LOCATION:Rusty Bucket\, 257 N Cattlemen Rd #81\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34243\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220907T203000
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SUMMARY:High School Graduation Information Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Every May\, Learning and families hosts a beautiful high school graduation! This year\, the Learning and Families graduation will take place on Friday\, May 19\, 2023 at Covenant Life Presbyterian Church\, 8490 McIntosh Rd\, Sarasota\,  FL  34238. \nWe are hosting an information meeting in Sarasota off Lockwood Ridge Rd (north of University) on September 7th at 6:30 pm to begin brainstorming and planning for this year’s ceremony. We invite families to be involved in the planning process\, so they really feel like the graduation is their own. You and your graduate are invited to attend. Bring a snack or dessert to share. We will provide drinks\, cups\, plates\, and utensils. \nIf you would like to attend\, please email info@learningandfamilies.org\, and we will send you the address.
URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/high-school-graduation-information-meeting/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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