BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Birmingham Homeschoolers Community - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Birmingham Homeschoolers Community X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Birmingham Homeschoolers Community REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T113000 DTSTAMP:20260406T103440 CREATED:20240822T203535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T193905Z UID:10000055-1727949600-1727955000@birminghamhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Rhythm\, Rhyme\, Flow DESCRIPTION:Join the Alabama Symphony Orchestra for a Hip Hop fusion show with local Birmingham talent Shaheed and D.J. Supreme! Perfect for all ages\, this Young People’s Concert will fuse the orchestral artform with turntables\, empowering messaging\, and sick beats! Knowledge is power with the incorporation of STEAM components and a teacher guide for grades 3-5. We can’t wait to welcome you into the concert hall to experience the hype of this musical powerhouse collaboration between world class artists! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecommended for grades 3-12. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHaving issues securing your admissions here on the BHC website? Click the Trouble with BHC Checkout button below. URL:https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/event/rhythm-rhyme-flow/ LOCATION:UAB’s Alys Stephens Center\, 1200 10th Ave S\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35294\, United States CATEGORIES:Alabama Symphony Orchestra ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1140x700_rhythm-rhyme-and-flow.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Essential Church School":MAILTO:info@essentialchurchschool.org GEO:33.4971186;-86.8078397 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UAB’s Alys Stephens Center 1200 10th Ave S Birmingham AL 35294 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1200 10th Ave S:geo:-86.8078397,33.4971186 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T113000 DTSTAMP:20260406T103440 CREATED:20240924T012427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T201424Z UID:10000072-1729591200-1729596600@birminghamhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:At Home: 'Art in Motion' DESCRIPTION:A Collaborative Series with Birmingham Museum of Art \n\n\n\nJoin Alabama Ballet for a unique and captivating experience with “At Home\, Art in Motion\,” a collaborative series with the Birmingham Museum of Art. Immerse yourself in a world where dance and visual art merge to create an unparalleled artistic journey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCurated by Alabama Ballet Artistic Director\, Christopher Stuart. This series features all-new works inspired by the extraordinary exhibits of Hayward Oubre and John Rhoden\, two visionary artists whose creations have left a lasting impact on the art world. Their masterpieces serve as the muse for innovative and dynamic performances that bring their art to life through the elegance and power of ballet. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeld at the Alabama Ballet Center for Dance\, this event offers an intimate setting where audiences can experience the synergy between visual and performing arts. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the intersection of creativity and movement in a celebration of artistic expression and collaboration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChildren ages 4 and under are not allowed to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHaving issues securing your admissions here on the BHC website? Use the Secure Admissions button to go to the Essential website directly. URL:https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/event/at-home-art-in-motion/ LOCATION:Alabama Ballet Center for Dance\, 1st Avenue South\, Birmingham\, Alabama\, 35233\, United States CATEGORIES:Alabama Ballet,Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/athome.png ORGANIZER;CN="Essential Church School":MAILTO:info@essentialchurchschool.org GEO:33.5172088;-86.7937062 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Alabama Ballet Center for Dance 1st Avenue South Birmingham Alabama 35233 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1st Avenue South:geo:-86.7937062,33.5172088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241028T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241028T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T103440 CREATED:20241002T003859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T003903Z UID:10000078-1730120400-1730134800@birminghamhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Moundville Tour & Archaeology Program DESCRIPTION:Join Essential for a site tour of the Native American mounds and access to a special archaeology program. Use the admissions button below to secure your admissions with Essential. URL:https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/event/moundville-tour-archaeology-program/ LOCATION:Moundville Archaeological Park\, 634 Mound Parkway\, Moundville\, AL\, 35474\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Teen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/moundville-300x300-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Essential Church School":MAILTO:info@essentialchurchschool.org GEO:33.0026943;-87.6281728 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Moundville Archaeological Park 634 Mound Parkway Moundville AL 35474 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=634 Mound Parkway:geo:-87.6281728,33.0026943 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T103440 CREATED:20241003T041616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T034404Z UID:10000081-1732280400-1732287600@birminghamhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Geography Fair DESCRIPTION:Join us for BHC’s GEOGRAPHY FAIR!  Students may choose any country outside of the United States. LOCATION: Hoover Public Library Fitzgerald and Shakespeare Rooms \n\nStudents may create a digital presentation or tri-fold board. They should be prepared to speak about their country while standing in front of their board or at the computer. This is a low-key way to practice public speaking skills.\nIn addition\, students may dress in traditional dress\, bring a treat to share\, show a traditional dance\, play music from that country\, etc. This is an opportunity for them to be creative!\nAny age may participate.\nStudents may focus on cultural or physical geography or both.\nMultiple students may work together on a single project.\nAll presentations must be in English and the student should be prepared to answer age-specific questions about their project during the open time where other students and parents can come see their project.\nTri-fold\, stand alone cardboard display boards can be found at Hobby Lobby for around $3.\nProjects should not need to be plugged in or require other resources\, and they must not make a mess.\nPresentations should be no longer than 5 minutes each.\nPlease register by November 20 so we can have a final number to prepare for appropriate space for everyone’s projects.\nOn fair day\, please be there at 2:00 to get set up. URL:https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/event/geography-fair-2/ LOCATION:Hoover Public Library\, 200 Municipal Lane\, Hoover\, AL\, 35216\, United States CATEGORIES:BHC Community Events,Educational Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/bhc-geography-fair24-e1730431897114.png ORGANIZER;CN="Linsey Williams":MAILTO:linseysteadman@bellsouth.net GEO:33.3879503;-86.8046606 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DESCRIPTION:Join us for BHC’s GEOGRAPHY FAIR!  Students may choose any country outside of the United States. Hoover Public Library Fitzgerald and Shakespeare Rooms \n\nStudents may create a digital presentation or tri-fold board. They should be prepared to speak about their country while standing in front of their board or at the computer. This is a low-key way to practice public speaking skills.\nIn addition students may dress in traditional dress bring a treat to share show a traditional dance play music from that country etc. This is an opportunity for them to be creative!\nAny age may participate.\nStudents may focus on cultural or physical geography or both.\nMultiple students may work together on a single project.\nAll presentations must be in English and the student should be prepared to answer age-specific questions about their project during the open time where other students and parents can come see their project.\nTri-fold stand alone cardboard display boards can be found at Hobby Lobby for around $3.\nProjects should not need to be plugged in or require other resources and they must not make a mess.\nPresentations should be no longer than 5 minutes each.\nPlease register by November 20 so we can have a final number to prepare for appropriate space for everyone’s projects.\nOn fair day please be there at 2:00 to get set up.;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=200 Municipal Lane:geo:-86.8046606,33.3879503 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241219T123000 DTSTAMP:20260406T103440 CREATED:20240924T005921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T180909Z UID:10000071-1734602400-1734611400@birminghamhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:George Balanchine's The Nutcracker DESCRIPTION:Alabama Ballet is proud to present George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® as one of only eight companies in the world licensed by the George Balanchine Trust© to perform this holiday masterpiece. Tchaikovsky’s beloved melodies transport the young and young-at-heart to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers\, and an onstage blizzard leads to an enchanted Land of Sweets. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNo children under the age of 4 will be allowed to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHomeschool families may have no more than one chaperone per student. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDid you reserve admissions for this event?\n\n\n\n\nCheck below after logging on for your admissions paid -OR- you can view your profile to see your Orders there.\n\n\n\nCheck your emails for an informational email for group entry. These emails are coming from info@birminghamhomeschoolers.com.\n\n\n\nTickets are NOT REQUIRED for entry – you need to follow the instructions from the informational email. Please email us ASAP if you are not able to find the informational email in your email folders.\n\n\n\nThe group seating area is reserved by Essential Church School\, and you must check in with Mandy Waid upon arrival to confirm your seats and order with BHC. Again\, tickets are NOT REQUIRED\, but we will have a list of confirmed orders from the BHC website. URL:https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/event/george-balanchines-the-nutcracker/ LOCATION:BJCC Concert Hall\, 2100 Richard Arrington\, Jr. Blvd. North\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States CATEGORIES:Alabama Ballet,Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/nutcracker.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Essential Church School":MAILTO:info@essentialchurchschool.org GEO:33.5250097;-86.8080684 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=BJCC Concert Hall 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North Birmingham AL 35203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2100 Richard Arrington\, Jr. Blvd. North:geo:-86.8080684,33.5250097 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T103440 CREATED:20240928T220213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T220218Z UID:10000075-1738414800-1738422000@birminghamhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Alabama Homeschool Spelling Bee DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Alabama has registered with Scripps organization so homeschoolers in Alabama will have a way to participate in the national spelling bee. The winner of this state homeschool spelling bee will move on to the state spelling bee in Birmingham in March. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nState Homeschool Spelling BeeSaturday February 1\, 2025\, 1 pmFaulkner University Birmingham campus4524 Southlake Pkwy\, Birmingham AL 35244(near Valleydale Road and Interstate 65)(Weather date February 8) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year\, we will use the Scripps National Spelling Bee’s online testing platform to hold our Homeschool Alabama preliminary spelling bee via an online spelling test. This will be available January 1-12\, 2025. The top students (approximately 20) from this preliminary bee will advance to the state homeschool bee on February 1. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register your family here .   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe cost is $15 plus a 4% fee for credit card and web use\, for a total of $20.60. The deadline to register is on or before December 31\, 2024. After you register you will receive an email with word lists to study so the earlier you register\, the better for your student. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou may have a question about our registration closing by December 31\, because the national spelling bee allows registration through January. However\, the Alabama deadline to get our winner info to them is mid-February. So our deadline must be earlier than January 31. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt is FREE to attend and support students at this spelling bee event. URL:https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/event/alabama-homeschool-spelling-bee/ LOCATION:Faulkner University – Birmingham Campus\, Southlake Parkway 4524\, Birmingham\, Alabama\, 35244\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational Activities,Middle School Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/spelling-bee-1.png GEO:33.3614713;-86.7711211 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Faulkner University – Birmingham Campus Southlake Parkway 4524 Birmingham Alabama 35244 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Southlake Parkway 4524:geo:-86.7711211,33.3614713 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T103440 CREATED:20240924T013453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T210734Z UID:10000073-1741168800-1741176000@birminghamhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Peter Pan DESCRIPTION:We all know the story of Peter Pan and The Lost Boys\, but how did Peter end up in Neverland? That’s what Alabama Ballet Artistic Director Christopher Stuart explores in his version of Peter Pan. With all the Neverland characters you know and love\, this story is sure to leave you feeling like you can fly! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChildren ages 4 and under will not be allowed to attend. URL:https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/event/peter-pan/ LOCATION:BJCC Concert Hall\, 2100 Richard Arrington\, Jr. Blvd. North\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States CATEGORIES:Alabama Ballet,Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/peterpanballet.png ORGANIZER;CN="Essential Church School":MAILTO:info@essentialchurchschool.org GEO:33.5250097;-86.8080684 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=BJCC Concert Hall 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North Birmingham AL 35203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2100 Richard Arrington\, Jr. Blvd. North:geo:-86.8080684,33.5250097 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T113000 DTSTAMP:20260406T103440 CREATED:20250319T222938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T222942Z UID:10000108-1743588000-1743593400@birminghamhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:The Wizard of Oz DESCRIPTION:at the BJCCin the MainStage Theatre | For ages 6 and older \n\n\n\nFollow Dorothy and her faithful dog Toto on a whirlwind adventure through the Land of Oz\, where they meet unforgettable characters like the Scarecrow\, Tin Man\, Cowardly Lion\, and that Wicked Witch. With catchy tunes\, dazzling costumes\, and stunning set designs\, young audiences will be swept away to a fantastical world filled with wonder and excitement. \n\n\n\nReserve admissions by March 25th! URL:https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/event/the-wizard-of-oz/ LOCATION:BCT MainStage Theatre\, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd North\, Birmingham\, 35203\, United States CATEGORIES:Birmingham Children's Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://birminghamhomeschoolers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/WIZOFOZ_POST.png ORGANIZER;CN="Essential Church School":MAILTO:info@essentialchurchschool.org GEO:33.5250097;-86.8080684 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=BCT MainStage Theatre 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd North Birmingham 35203 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd North:geo:-86.8080684,33.5250097 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR