Early Learning Coalition of the Big Bend

Executive Committee Meeting
2023-02-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom Webinar
Please contact governance@elcbigbend.org to request a virtual meeting invite to join this meeting.

Board Meeting
2023-01-26 11:30 - 13:00, 2022-11-03 11:30 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
Please contact governance@elcbigbend.org for access to join the meeting.

Executive Committee Meeting
2023-01-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-10-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Webinar

Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
2023-01-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Webinar

Finance Committee Meeting
2023-01-10 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-10-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Webinar

Program, Policy, and Strategy Committee
2023-01-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Webinar

Cocoa, Cookies, and Connect
2022-12-13 15:00 - 16:30
Connect over cocoa and cookies with ELC Staff and Board Members

Education Session - COLA
2022-12-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom Webinar
Please contact Rebecca Gonzalez for more information on this meeting by clicking here.

Education Session – COLA
2022-12-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom Webinar

ELC 22122: Keys to Successful Classroom Management
2022-11-18 - 2022-12-08 | Zoom Webinar
Classroom management and guidance are among the most challenging issues that teachers discuss. This course demonstrates 10 specific methods to help promote pro-social behavior and create a positive classroom environment. The course builds on kindness, respect, responsibility, and cooperation while keeping in mind activities and learning.
To register, click here.

ELC Board Member Orientation
2022-11-02 10:30 - 12:00 | Zoom Webinar

FBCQ Fall Festival
2022-10-30 16:00 - 18:00
All are welcome to join us outside at the barn for food, games, and fun!

Halloween Hayride at Rolling Hills Ranch
2022-10-29 17:00 - 20:00
We are now reserving spots for our annual Halloween Hayride! On October 28th, 29th, and 30th from 5pm-8pm. You and your little ones can come out for a fun and spooky experience that your kids are guaranteed to love. Activities include feeding hay to our lovely horses, pony and horse rides, hayrides throughout the whole event, and a costume contest with a prize of a $200 gift certificate for a birthday party at Rolling Hills Ranch! Candy will be passed out throughout the night by our very own pony in her unicorn costume.
Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 13.
To reserve your spot to make sure you get in, call or text Lucy at 850-570-3026. We accept Venmo, Cashapp, Zelle, or you can drop by the ranch with cash or check. You can pay at the gate but if we reach capacity we will unfortunately have to turn you away or we can take down your phone number and give you a call when guests leave.

Halloweekend in Monticello
2022-10-29 15:00 - 22:00
Join the Historic Monticello Ghost Tours for a Weekend of Spooky Events! Stories! Magic! Parades! Historic Tours! Packages available for every budget!

Truck Or Treat at Harley Davidson
2022-10-29 12:00 - 16:00
Come Truck or Treat with us! C.M.A. will be serving up food. Jared Walker will be signing your favorite songs. There will be games and prizes and so much fun! We will have a Costume Contest, LOTS of Candy and much more!

Trunk or Treat at Tiger Rock
2022-10-22 18:00 - 19:30
Your family will have a great time with our annual Trunk or Treat FREE event!
Kids will get to play games, show off their costumes, trick or treat and have the chance to win awesome prizes!
FREE EVENT!
Your entire family is welcome!
Come enjoy games, candy and prizes!
* This is a great time for your child to show off their Halloween costume!

Trunk or Treat at Good Samaritan UMC
2022-10-22 16:00 - 18:00
Join us for this year’s Trunk-or-Treating at Good Samaritan UMC. Whether you participate by trunk or treating or hosting a trunk, this event is a fun experience for everyone! Costumes are encouraged!

11th Annual Tallahassee Science Festival
2022-10-22 10:00 - 14:00
With a heavy focus on S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), booths will feature activities and exhibits driven by problem-solving and creative thinking. The Tallahassee Science Festival promises to be a fun and dynamic learning experience for the entire community.
This annual event is an incredible hands-on experience for children of all ages. Last year there were over 115 exhibits representing many local prominent scientific organizations and clubs including the National Magnetic Lab, Florida A&M, FSU, Tallahassee Community College, The State of Florida, Leon County, The City of Tallahassee, and many local STEM-based organizations. Presenters came from as far away as Gainesville, Tampa, and Pensacola.

Florida Forest Festival
2022-10-22 08:00 - 18:00
The 67th Annual Florida Forest Festival. World’s Largest FREE fish fry, lumberjack shows and competitions, King Tree Parade, Equipment Show, Military Vehicle Show, Classic Car Show, hundreds of arts and craft vendors and more!

Boo Bash
2022-10-15 16:00 - 20:00
Join us for some safe Halloween fun! This festive family event will consist of a variety of activities such as Games, Trick or Treating, Costume Contest, Music, Bounce Houses, and Much More!
This event is free and open to the public.
Costumes are encouraged!!
For more information, Text BOO BASH to 850-325-0930

Fort Braden Community Pumpkin Patch & Fish Fry
2022-10-15 11:00 - 14:00
Come join us to celebrate Fort Braden’s 3rd Annual Fort Braden Community Pumpkin Patch & Fish Fry.
Event Activities include:
– Pumpkin Patch ($7 suggested donation)
– Fish Fry: includes fish, side, and dessert ($8 suggested donation)
– Crazy 8 Horse Ranch, Horse Rides
– Face Painting
– LTVFD Fire Truck Tours + Goodie Bags
– Scarecrow Contest
– Cheer Routine
– Photo Booth
– Other activities

TCF-Town Get Down
2022-10-14 14:00 - 18:00
Come one, come all to our fall carnival! Kickoff your football weekend with a bounce house, dunk tank, carnival games, hot dog stand, snow cones, and more! Don’t miss this free, family-friendly event to celebrate TC Federal Bank’s Tallahassee Branch 5 year anniversary!

Free Public Run Day: Veterans Memorial Railroad
2022-10-08 11:00 - 15:00
Come Ride Our Train!
A Free Public Run Day held monthly (March – November) on the second Saturday.
Time: 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. EST Donations greatly appreciated.
Veterans Memorial Park offers amenities for families: a nice playground, a large covered picnic pavilion, one mile of a paved walking trail, all of which can be enjoyed at any time of the year.

Havana PumpkinFest
2022-10-08 10:00 - 16:00
Come join the fun – pumpkin decorating, arts & crafts, vendors & food trucks, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, and much more!
Costume Contest at 12pm, Pet Costume Contest at 11am.
Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for kids
There is an additional fee for all rides and activities.

Program, Policy, and Strategy Committee Meeting
2022-10-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Webinar

Pumpkin Patch Kick-Off
2022-10-02 18:00 - 19:00
Faith’s Pumpkin Patch is coming and we are again having our Pumpkin Patch Kickoff!! After being away due to Covid – we want this year’s kickoff to be the BEST! We will have chili and the fixings, a pie contest and a scarecrow contest!

Octoberfest at Springhill Tree Farm
2022-10-01 10:00 - 17:00
Find your way through our 7 acre Crop Maze, Choose your perfect pumpkins, Play in the corn pool, Rubber duck racing, Axe Throwing, Pig Races, Cornhole, Launch our Pumpkin Chunking Trebuchet, Kid’s Train, Hayrides, Horseback riding, Play miniature golf, Potato Cannon, Eat lunch. BBQ, Hot Dogs, Boiled Peanuts.
Armband: $10 per person over age 3. Includes the seven acre maze, 2 bounce houses, pig races, rubber duck racing, tire swings, unlimited hayrides, kid’s train, corn hole, miniature golf, corn pool, paint for painting a purchased pumpkin, 1 ticket to axe throwing and 1 ticket to potato cannon.
20% discount on armbands for Senior citizens, military, and first responders.
Group Rates: 10% discount for groups of 15 or more on entry armbands.
