BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Homeschooling - ECPv6.2.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Homeschooling X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://learningandfamilies.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Homeschooling 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:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250915T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250915T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T081152 CREATED:20250814T193600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T193600Z UID:15431-1757930400-1757937600@learningandfamilies.org SUMMARY:Around the Bend Nature and Dip Netting Tour DESCRIPTION:šŸŒæšŸ Ā Explore Nature & Marine Life at Emerson Point!\nA hands-on field trip for curious kids and families! \nJoin us for a fun and educational adventure where kids and parents will: \nšŸ¦€Ā Dipnet & Discover Marine Life\n\n\nUse dipnets to catch and release small fish\, crabs\, shrimp\, sea stars\, and more \n\n\nLearn about fish\, crustaceans\, and mollusks through observation and Q&A \n\n\nStudy real marine animals up close ā€” and have a blast doing it! \n\n\nšŸŒ³Ā Nature Walk Through Forest & Mangroves\n\n\nPeaceful walk under the canopy \n\n\nExplore ancient Native American shell midden mounds \n\n\nIdentify native & exotic plants\, birds\, and maybe some wildlife! \n\n\nšŸŖ¶Ā Hands-On Native American Tools\n\n\nExplore a replica collection of archaeological tools \n\n\nLearn how early Floridians lived off the land \n\n\nA great tie-in to local history and museum exhibits \n\n\n\nšŸ“Ā Location:Ā Emerson Point Preserve; 5801 17th St W\, Palmetto\, FL 34221šŸŽ’Ā Bring: Water shoes\, sunscreen\, lunch\, curiosity\, and a sense of adventure! \nPurchase Tickets in the shop\, First ticket is $17\, additional siblings are $15 URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/around-the-bend-nature-and-dip-netting-tour/ LOCATION:Emerson Point Preserve\, 5801 17th St W\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250918T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250918T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T081152 CREATED:20250814T142721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T142721Z UID:15413-1758218400-1758227400@learningandfamilies.org SUMMARY:Mom's Night Out/Middle and High Ice Cream Social DESCRIPTION:Ā Ice Cream Social & Game Night!Ā \nCalling all LAF Moms & Middle/High School Students!Join us for a sweet night of fun\, fellowship\, and games at Co-op on Thursday\, September 18th at 6:00 PM!\nĀ Teens ā€“ Bring your favorite board or card game and get ready for a night of laughs\, connection\, and lots of ice cream!\nĀ Moms ā€“ Relax\, enjoy some fellowship\, and create your perfect ice cream sundae while connecting with other awesome moms.\n Everyone brings a topping to share ā€“ sprinkles\, chocolate chips\, caramel sauceā€¦ You name it! We will either have a sign-up\, or just have everyone post what they are bringing.\nLetā€™s make memories\, have some fun\, and build communityā€”one scoop at a time.Ā See you there! URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/moms-night-out-middle-and-high-ice-cream-social/ LOCATION:Bethel Church\, 1805 30th Ave W\,\, FL\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34205\, United States CATEGORIES:High School,Middle and High School Co-op,Middle School,Special Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250929T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250929T120000 DTSTAMP:20260503T081152 CREATED:20250918T134222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T134222Z UID:15509-1759140000-1759147200@learningandfamilies.org SUMMARY:Park and Splash Day DESCRIPTION:Bring out your Prek-Elementary for a morning at the park and splash pad at the new Parrish Community Park! Bring a lunch to have a picnic after playtime. URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/park-and-splash-day/ LOCATION:Parrish Community Park\, 7550 Fort Hamer Rd\, Parrish\, FL\, 34219\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251003T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251003T200000 DTSTAMP:20260503T081152 CREATED:20250916T155954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T155954Z UID:15490-1759514400-1759521600@learningandfamilies.org SUMMARY:October's Mom Night Out DESCRIPTION:Come take a break and enjoy some delicious food and good conversations! Wheat + Water has delicious Italian dishes\, and there are plenty of non-pasta/pizza options as well. Please be sure to RSVP on the LAF Community Facebook page URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/octobers-mom-night-out/ LOCATION:Wheat + Water\, 7303 52nd Pl E\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34203\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251006T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251006T200000 DTSTAMP:20260503T081152 CREATED:20250911T144614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T144614Z UID:15483-1759773600-1759780800@learningandfamilies.org SUMMARY:Middle/ High School Fall Party DESCRIPTION:Middle/High school teens come hang out and enjoy fun fall games\, dinner\, and treats! Parents\, you can drop off and RSVP under the event section on the LAF Community group. URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/middle-high-school-fall-party/ LOCATION:Ally Ehrhardā€™s House\, 1322 Thornbury Dr.\, Parrish\, FL\, 34219\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251009T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251009T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T081152 CREATED:20250814T144708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T144708Z UID:15424-1760000400-1760014800@learningandfamilies.org SUMMARY:School Picture Day DESCRIPTION:Make sure to look your best\, itā€™s picture day! Pictures will be taken from 9 AM-1 PM in the Gym\, come ready with a smile URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/school-picture-day-3/ LOCATION:Bethel Church\, 1805 30th Ave W\,\, FL\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34205\, United States CATEGORIES:Co-op,Junior Co-op,Middle and High School Co-op END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251009T121500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251009T134500 DTSTAMP:20260503T081152 CREATED:20250928T193907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T182812Z UID:15530-1760012100-1760017500@learningandfamilies.org SUMMARY:Student Prom Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:High School Students! Join the Prom Committee!\nBe part of creating the most magical night of the year. From choosing the theme to planning decorations and music\, the Prom Committee is where creativity and teamwork come together.\nāœØ Responsibilities include:\nBrainstorming and selecting the prom theme\nDesigning decorations and venue setup\nCoordinating music\, entertainment\, and photography ideas\nEnsuring every detail makes prom unforgettable\nšŸŒø Members will receive a Prom Committee sash to wear at Prom.\nHow to Join\nCome to our preliminary meeting on Thursday\, October 9th at 12:15 in the gym at Co-op\, or email Allison Flagg lafvpres@gmail.com to join the Committee!\nLetā€™s make this yearā€™s prom a night to remember! URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/student-prom-committee-meeting/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:High School END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251015T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251015T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T081152 CREATED:20250911T134756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T134756Z UID:15478-1760533200-1760536800@learningandfamilies.org SUMMARY:Trader Joe's Behind The Scene Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Join us at our local Trader Joeā€™s\, where the kids will learn all about the history and what makes Trader Joeā€™s different from other grocery stores and how it all works. We will take a tour of the facility\, including the back rooms and the freezer\, where kids will experience temperatures below freezing! At the end of the tour\, each child will recieve a goody bag. We have two tours\, as we are limited to 10 kids per tour. Please RSVP for either 1 Pm or 2 PM on the Facebook group under events. URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/trader-joes-behind-the-scene-field-trip/ LOCATION:Trader Joeā€™s\, 8111 Cooper Creek Blvd\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34201\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251017T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251017T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T081152 CREATED:20250930T165249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T165249Z UID:15546-1760695200-1760720400@learningandfamilies.org SUMMARY:Prek-Elementary Meet up DESCRIPTION:šŸŽ‰ PreKā€“Elementary Meet-Up! šŸŽ‰ \nCome join us for a day of fun\, laughter\, and play at JJ Foxā€™s Treehouse Kids Indoor Playground! šŸŒ³šŸ› \nāœØ Meet new friendsāœØ Climb\, slide\, and exploreāœØ A safe and exciting place for kids to play and parents to connect \nšŸ“ JJ Foxā€™s Treehouse Kids ā€“ the ultimate indoor adventure spot! \nLetā€™s make memories together ā€” see you there! šŸŽˆ URL:https://learningandfamilies.org/event/prek-elementary-meet-up/ LOCATION:JJ Foxs Treehouse\, 907 57th St E\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34208\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR