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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTSTAMP:20260709T205748
CREATED:20250501T211521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T170115Z
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SUMMARY:Mark your calendars: 2025 North Texas Giving Day
DESCRIPTION:Start planning for North Texas Giving Day. Thu.\, 9/17/2025\,\nThis annual event provides non-profit organizations the opportunity to gain visibility\, donors and supporters!  You can donate to one or multiple organizations that serve our community.\nTo register for updates and to learn more click below:\n2025 North Texas Giving Day\nIf you can’t wait to support youth in Big Thought\, you may contact our Fund Development team here: giving@bigthought.org\nIf you are a non-profit program provider and want to register to learn more about participating individually in North Texas Giving Day you have until Aug. 9\, 2025 to register here: 2024 North Texas Giving Day Registration | North Texas Giving Day\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/2025-north-texas-giving-day/
CATEGORIES:For Partners,Funding event,New Partners
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250702
DTSTAMP:20260709T205748
CREATED:20250513T234845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T235301Z
UID:4581-1750723200-1751414399@dallascityoflearning.org
SUMMARY:Dallas Opera- Kids Opera Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:Is your organization looking for an event to bring your K- 6 learners to? \nOrganizations which provide children’s summer programming are invited to attend a FREE\, 3-hour opera workshop with Dallas Opera Education staff and artists in June and July.  \n\nThere are still spaces available for organizations with programming geared toward grades K-6\, students will learn the many aspects of visual and performing arts while participating in interactive music\, stage movement\, and visual arts activities\n“Opera Boot Camp” on the following dates: \n\nTuesday\, June 24\, 2025 at 9:30 am\nThursday\, June 26\, 2025 at 9:30 am\nTuesday\, July 1\, 2025 at 9:30 am\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/dallas-opera-kids-opera-boot-camp/
CATEGORIES:For Partners,New Partners,Specific Age Group
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250525
DTSTAMP:20260709T205748
CREATED:20250327T164207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T164207Z
UID:4501-1748044800-1748131199@dallascityoflearning.org
SUMMARY:S.T.O.R.M. – Volunteer opp. and Event
DESCRIPTION:S.T.O.R.M. invites you to their spring\, The Power Within Talent Show\nS.T.OR.M. Center of Hope and Service is an organization that supports youth that are aging out of the foster system. You can help support the event as a volunteer as well as attend the performance as a guest. \nMORE DETAILS\n🗓️ Date: May 24\, 2025   (Time: TBD)\n📍 Location: Cedar Valley College Performance Hall\, Lancaster\, TX 3030 N. Dallas Ave. Lancaster\, TX 75134 \nEmail contact@stormcohs.org to learn how you can help support the event: \n\nAre you a Music Engineer? Help with sound setup\, mixing\, and supporting youth performers.\nVolunteer for the Talent Show: Join the cheer team\, help with setup\, or assist with food and hospitality.\nDonate Instruments\, Equipment\, or Décor: Help create a space where youth feel celebrated and seen.\n\n 
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/s-t-o-r-m-volunteer-opp-and-event/
LOCATION:Cedar Valley College Performance Hall\, 3030 N. Dallas Ave. \, Lancaster\, TX\, 75134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Parents and Learners,For Partners,New Partners,Volunteer event
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ORGANIZER;CN="S.T.O.R.M. Center of Hope & Service":MAILTO:sjacobs@stormcohs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260709T205748
CREATED:20250220T173312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T013157Z
UID:4440-1741867200-1741960800@dallascityoflearning.org
SUMMARY:Summer Planning Bootcamp- NSLA
DESCRIPTION:For Program Providers: The National Summer Learning Association hosts their FREE virtual Summer Planning Bootcamp!  Thu.\, Mar. 13 and Fri.\, Mar. 14 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST (Noon – 2:00 pm CST)\nThe two-day webinar series is designed to equip you with tools\, ideas\, and best practices to elevate your summer program planning game. \nFor details and registration \n \n  \n 
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/summer-planning-bootcamp-nsla/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:For Partners,Learning Hubs,New Partners,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260709T205748
CREATED:20250124T192641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T192641Z
UID:4366-1741086000-1741093200@dallascityoflearning.org
SUMMARY:March – Community Networking Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our MARCH Community Networking Meeting\, 3/4/2025 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Pegasus Park.\nIf your work affects the youth in D/FW and beyond we invite you to be part of this meeting that brings together our Ecosystem of Learning that includes out of school program providers\, community resources and the youth impacted by our collective work. \nDoes your organization provide: \n\nAffordable Out-Of-School Learning Experiences for youth up to 24 years of age.\nWrap around services for youth and their families\nBudget-friendly services for non-profits (venues\, transportation\, catering\, etc.)\n\nMake time to attend our FREE Community Networking Meeting this March 4 at Pegasus Park\, Reserve your spot today: \nReserve your seat!
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/march-community-networking-meet-up/
LOCATION:Pegasus Tower at Pegasus Park\, 3000 Pegasus Park Dr.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75247\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Partners,New Partners
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTSTAMP:20260709T205748
CREATED:20250325T161121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T161121Z
UID:4475-1740960000-1744243199@dallascityoflearning.org
SUMMARY:Funding Opportunity- Arts Programming
DESCRIPTION:The CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAM is the support program through which the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture contracts for cultural services with established Dallas-based non-profit arts and culture organizations for a variety of cultural programs that include concerts\, plays\, exhibitions\, performances\, workshops and other cultural programming for the benefit of Dallas residents and visitors. (Online Application Period: March 3 – April 18\, 2025; Latest day for new applicant to email OAC of intent to apply: April 9\, 2025 (organizations that were not funded in the FY 2024-25 year only)\nFor additional information and registration\, click on “More Details”:\nMore Details\n\nApplicant organizations must have an annual operating budget of greater than $100\,000 in revenues from the most recent fiscal year.\nApplicants must be Dallas based\, with at least half of the year’s programming located within the Dallas city limits. (To review Dallas city limits\, please see: Dallas City Info).\nApplicants must have at least one employee.\nApplicants must have received 501c3 designation at least three years prior to the application deadline and have at least three years of operational history. (For this year\, the latest date that organizations could receive 501c3 designation is April 18\, 2022.)\nIn lieu of in-person presentations\, applicants must include a video to present to the panel (for more information\, see Guidelines.) Applicants must also attend a virtual Q&A session on their assigned date\, May 13 – 20\, 2025. (Applicants who do not attend their virtual Q&A session may be disqualified from the program\, or receive reduced funding.)\nApplicants must submit complete applications by the deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Friday\, April 18\, 2025 to be considered. This includes all videos\, financial documents\, and required forms.
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/funding-opportunity-arts-programming/
CATEGORIES:For Partners,Funding event,New Partners
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture":MAILTO:julia.hosch@dallas.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250308
DTSTAMP:20260709T205748
CREATED:20250220T223217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T224732Z
UID:4446-1740960000-1741391999@dallascityoflearning.org
SUMMARY:International SEL day
DESCRIPTION:The fifth annual International Social Emotional Day is March 3\, 2025\, kicking off SEL Week through March 7!  This is a great opportunity to collectively spread the word about the importance and impact of social emotional learning. \nLearn how you can be part of SEL day! \nSEL Day is a global\, grassroots campaign for social-emotional learning to support children’s academic recovery\, mental health\, and well-being. Studies show that SEL improves well-being and academic outcomes\, builds a positive school climate\, and provides children with the necessary skills to excel in today’s workforce.
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/international-sel-day/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:For Partners,New Partners
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTSTAMP:20260709T205748
CREATED:20250219T023744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T023744Z
UID:4432-1740700800-1740873599@dallascityoflearning.org
SUMMARY:The DeBruce Foundation – Share the magic of Make48 
DESCRIPTION:The Make48 Fall 2025 Bracket Tournament is your chance to engage students aged 14–22 in a hands-on\, real world invention competition!\nWhat is Make48?\nIt’s an exhilarating competition where innovative teams create\, collaborate\, and compete for the chance to win $2\,000 and secure a spot at Nationals this November where they can win $10\,000! \nThis program isn’t just a competition—it’s a semester-long journey where students collaborate in teams to solve challenges\, build prototypes\, and create marketing plans. Make48 works with your school every step of the way—before\, during\, and after the tournament—making industry engagement and 21st-century\, workplace-relevant projects effortless to implement.\n\n📅 Save your spot—RSVP now! \nWhat’s Possible?\n• Real-World Learning: Students tackle business-inspired challenges while building skills like prototyping\, patent research\, and pitching.\n• Career Preparation: Projects are designed for workplace relevancy\, connecting students to industry standards.\n• Comprehensive Support: Teachers gain access to the Make48 Creator’s Playbook\, online training\, and ongoing guidance to make the process seamless.\n• Recognition and Advancement: Winning teams advance to regional playoffs\, showcasing their creativity and innovation. This is an exciting opportunity to empower your students\, prepare them for future careers\, and bring real-world STEM engagement to your school.
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/the-debruce-foundation-share-the-magic-of-make48/
CATEGORIES:For Partners,New Partners,Specific Age Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260709T205748
CREATED:20250124T190126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T190126Z
UID:4362-1737964800-1738515600@dallascityoflearning.org
SUMMARY:Crayola Creativity Week
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a free\, weeklong virtual event designed to inspire and engage your entire learning community!\nWhat to Expect: \n\nCelebrity appearances\nHands-on activity videos\nDownloadable creative resources\nExciting daily giveaways\nAn online gallery to showcase your students’ artwork\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to spark creativity in your classroom and beyond! Register now and get all the details: \nFree Registration\n(brought to you by Crayola and National Summer Learning Association)
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/crayola-creativity-week/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Community Resource,For Parents and Learners,For Partners,New Partners
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250114T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260709T205748
CREATED:20241001T171756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T193839Z
UID:4250-1736854200-1736859600@dallascityoflearning.org
SUMMARY:JAN. – 2025 Big Thought Community Networking Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Tue.\, Jan. 14 \, 11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. at Singing Hills Recreation Center\, 6805 Patrol Way\, Dallas TX 75241.\nKick off the new year with lunch and the opportunity to make some new connections!  Save your spot today\, click on the link below: \nRSVP today! \nWhat to Expect • Learn more about Big Thought and network with Out -of- School time program providers\, community resource providers and other affiliated organizations. \nWhat to Bring • Business Cards • Organizational One-Pagers • Willingness to Meet
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/jan-big-thought-community-networking-meet-up/
LOCATION:Singing Hills Recreation Center\, 6805 Patrol Way\, Dallas\, Dallas\, TX 75241\, USA\, Dallas\, TX\, 75241\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Partners,New Partners
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250116
DTSTAMP:20260709T205748
CREATED:20241218T212934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T212934Z
UID:4350-1734480000-1736985599@dallascityoflearning.org
SUMMARY:Reduced-rate CPR certification – American Red Cross
DESCRIPTION:The American Red Cross and our Professional Learning Team are hosting a reduced-rate CPR certification class in February. Deadline to sign up is January 15.\nPurchase your tix \nThis course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults children and infants and meets OSHA/workplace requirements. This is a blended learning course including an online portion and an instructor-led classroom skill session. The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-class portion and must be taken on a PC or tablet with a high speed Internet connection. Allow approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to complete the online portion. Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years.
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/reduced-rate-cpr-certification-american-red-cross/
LOCATION:Big Thought Headquarters – Dallas\, 1409 Botham Jean Blvd. Ste. 1015\, Dallas\, TX\, 75215\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Partners,New Partners,NRI,Professional Development,SOARS Camp
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTSTAMP:20260709T205748
CREATED:20241003T181428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T181428Z
UID:4303-1727913600-1728691199@dallascityoflearning.org
SUMMARY:Information Share – Lights on Afterschool
DESCRIPTION:The After School Alliance is sharing information about this year’s Lights On Afterschool campaign. \nSince 2000\, Lights On Afterschool has been shared and promoted nationwide to call attention to the importance of afterschool programs for America’s children\, families and communities.  As Out of School program providers\, The After School Alliance will feature your programs/celebrations during this campaign\, Go to this link BEFORE OCT 11\, and get a spotlight on your programs:  \nYES\, I want my program featured!\nYou can find out more about the campaign and the After School Alliance here\, Lights On Afterschool (afterschoolalliance.org). \n  \n 
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/information-share-lights-on-afterschool/
CATEGORIES:For Partners,New Partners
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240702T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240702T130000
DTSTAMP:20260709T205748
CREATED:20240612T195821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T213034Z
UID:4170-1719918000-1719925200@dallascityoflearning.org
SUMMARY:JULY Big Thought Community Networking Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 2\, 11am – 1 pm at The Shops at RedBird (BirdHouse)\, 3662 W Camp Wisdom Rd\, Dallas\, TX 75237\nClick here to Register today \nWhat to Expect • News on Big Thought Programs and Events • Networking opportunities with other like-minded Program Providers\, Vendors\, Community Resources\, Venues • Guest Speakers • Opportunities to share your resources • Lunch \nWhat to Bring • Business Cards • Organizational One Pagers • Willingness to Meet
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/july-big-thought-community-networking-meet-up/
LOCATION:The Shops at RedBird\, 3662 W Camp Wisdom Rd.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75237\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Partners,New Partners,NRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T140000
DTSTAMP:20260709T205748
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T214228Z
UID:4185-1719050400-1719064800@dallascityoflearning.org
SUMMARY:Public Event-Join us at the TURN UP!
DESCRIPTION:Bring the family to the annual Big Thought TURN UP event\nStart your summer off right with games\, activities and entertainment Sat. June 22 from 10 am – 2pm at the Frontiers of Flight Musuem.
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/public-event-join-us-at-the-turn-up/
LOCATION:Frontiers of Flight Museum\,\, 6911 Lemmon Ave.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,For Parents and Learners,Large Event,New Partners,NRI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260709T205748
CREATED:20240502T004400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T235522Z
UID:4122-1715940000-1715958000@dallascityoflearning.org
SUMMARY:KICKS Conference 2024 is at capacity
DESCRIPTION:KICKS 2024 is at capacity! Thanks to all who have registered\, and we look forward to seeing Big Thought and City of Learning partners this Friday!\nMAY 17\, 10AM-3PM Singing Hills Recreation Center 6805 Patrol Way Dallas\, TX 75241. Big Thought hosts the 2024 KICKS conference. Join Big Thought welcomes for a day of creative workshops\, real time Q&A led by youth\, and supportive trainings to enhance your programming for this upcoming summer. Inspire youth to be leaders and world changers in their communities!
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/kicks-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Singing Hills Recreation Center\, 6805 Patrol Way\, Dallas\, Dallas\, TX 75241\, USA\, Dallas\, TX\, 75241\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Partners,New Partners,Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240414
DTSTAMP:20260709T205748
CREATED:20240314T010841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T023409Z
UID:4076-1710720000-1713052799@dallascityoflearning.org
SUMMARY:PROGRAM PROVIDERS – Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Attention PROGRAM PROVIDERS and TEACHING ARTISTS. Are you interested in an interactive tabling event at the AT&T PAC Earth Day event in April?\nThe event is a non-paid opportunity hosted by the AT&T Performing Arts Center.  The event is looking for 8-10 organizations to conduct interactive tabling for the event that is engaging for the families that are attending that can tie into the importance of the environment and how it can have a positive impact on people’s lives. \n\nEVENT: AT&T Earth Day 2024\nWHERE: Location: Sammons Park 2403 Flora St Dallas\, TX 75021\nWHEN: April 27th\, 10am-1pm (Setup time 9am-1pm)\nPurpose: to share environmental info to kids and families in an engaging way that will help them be more conscious about the world around them.\n\nPlease email Daequan.brown@bigthought.org for more details and information to participate. 
URL:https://dallascityoflearning.org/info/event/program-providers-opportunity/
LOCATION:Sammons Park\, 2403 Flora St Dallas\, TX 75021\, Dallas\,\, TX\, 75021\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Partners,New Partners
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