BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CHEC - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CHEC X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chec.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CHEC REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260409T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260409T143000 DTSTAMP:20260525T185908 CREATED:20250730T202809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T225453Z UID:30000085-1775721600-1775745000@chec.org SUMMARY:Colorado Homeschool Day at the Capitol DESCRIPTION:Do you cherish the LIBERTIES we have in this country\, including homeschooling freedom?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Then join hundreds of other Homeschool families at the Colorado Homeschool Day at the Capitol for a fun and educational event. Stand with other Colorado homeschoolers at the Colorado State Capitol! Come for the full day or just the rally and show your support for homeschool freedom in Colorado. \nAt this one day event\, your family will: \n\nHear from impactful guest speakers\nWitness House/Senate proceedings\nParticipate in the pledge of allegiance from the House and Senate\nInteract with hundreds of other homeschooling families from across the state\nStand for homeschool freedom with hundreds of other Colorado homeschool families at the Capitol rally\n…and so much more!!!\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Guest Speaker — Zan Tyler – Speaker | Author | Podcaster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zan Tyler speaks to the heart of Christian parents like few others. Zan’s own homeschool journey began in 1984 when she was threatened with jail. She has spent the past three decades advocating for homeschool freedom\, publishing curriculum and resources\, and joyfully equipping parents to thrive in their homeschool journey. She is an uplifting speaker\, author\, and the host of the Zan Tyler Podcast\, an encouraging and practical weekly podcast with a new episode each Wednesday. \nZan will be speaking at the “Champions for Freedom” homeschool civics class at 10am and the 12:15pm rally! Located at the Knights of Columbus building (1555 Grant St\, Denver\, CO 80203) Less than a 5 minute walk from the Capitol Building! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Guest Speaker — Zan Tyler – Speaker | Author | Podcaster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 250th anniversary of Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty” speech reenactment\, a pivotal moment leading to the American Revolution. \nAndy Patterson is a native Coloradan\, a homeschool graduate and now a homeschool father.  He has been presenting Patrick Henry as a historical reenactor for nearly 15 years and was inspired by Patrick Henry’s prophetic voice and skillful communication for “such a time as this” in American history. Andy presents an engaging presentation of Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty” speech\, which moved the colony of Virginia to prepare for the American War for Independence. \nAndy hopes to inspire a new generation of patriots to give all for God and for liberty. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homeschool Day at the Capitol Rally Signs!!\nRally signs are a great way to draw the attention of the Legislators\, involve your families\, and create a buzz! Will you create a sign to hold at the homeschool freedom rally? \nWe want to make sure the signs are positive and help promote homeschool freedoms. Please select from one of the slogans from the Rally Sign Flyer below for your signs or make one stating your homeschool group: for example: High Country Home Educators! \nPlease choose one of these slogans for your sign! \n\nWe Love Homeschooling\nThere’s No Place Like Home♥️School\nParental Rights Come From God\nMake Homeschooling The New Normal\nSupport Parents Who Support Their Kids\n100% For Educational Freedom\nParents Are The Child’s 1st & Best Teacher\nBest Classroom Ratio! Parent:Child\nKeep Homeschooling Free \nWe Stand For Privately Funded Homeschooling\n\nPlease Note – Signs are not allowed inside the capitol building. There will be a CHEC representative at the doors to collect signs and will bring them to the rally for you to pick up. Thank you for participating! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homeschool Stories on display!\nPosters will be displayed at Homeschool Day at the Capitol throughout the Capitol lobby\, to showcase achievements\, memories\, adventures\, and experiences from homeschooling. Be sure to stop and read the posters! \n \n More Info\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homeschool Day at the Capitol Parking\n \n \n \n \n \n The address for the state capitol is 200 E. Colfax Avenue\, Denver\, CO 80203. There is ample parking all around the Capitol building! Here are three great options close to the Capitol Building. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All Day Paid ParkingGrant St \n\n1 block East of the Capitol Building (.2 miles)\nLess than 4 minute walk\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1221 Sherman Street Lot(Propark) \n\n2 blocks South of the Capitol Building (.2 miles)\nLess than 6 minute walk\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Star Park1601 Sherman St. \n\n2 blocks North of the Capitol Building (.2 miles)\nLess than 5 minute walk\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pro Tip! The earlier you arrive the closer you can park! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2025 Day at the Capitol Schedule\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nTime\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\n\n\n8:00am\nArrive early!! There is ample parking all around the Capitol building but it could take a few minutes to find\, go through security\, and find a seat before the House and Senate begin. The address for the state capitol is 200 E. Colfax Avenue\, Denver\, CO 80203.\n\n\n8:00am\nOpening of the HouseExperience a legislative session with your family from the gallery open seating area\, which can be accessed from the third floor. Homeschoolers will be recognized and will lead the pledge of allegiance.\n\n\n9:00am\nOpening of the SenateExperience a legislative session with your family from the gallery open seating area\, which can be accessed from the third floor.\n\n\n8:30-8:50am9:30-9:50am 10:00-10:20am\n250th anniversary of Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty” speech reenactment\, a pivotal moment leading to the American Revolution.\n\n\n9:00am\nTour the Capitol as a family and learn about Colorado history!\n\n\n10:00am\nHomeschool Civics Class “Champions for Freedom” by Zan Tyler (geared towards teens but full families are encouraged to attend). Located at the Knights of Columbus building (1555 Grant St\, Denver\, CO 80203). Less than a 5 minute walk from the Capitol Building!\n\n\n11:15am\nLunchBring a picnic lunch or pre-order a Chick-fil-A sack lunch (limited availability). Lunch will be served at the Knights of Columbus building.\n\n\n12:00pm\nPatriotic Fife and Drum March starting at the Knights of Columbus building and ending at the Capitol.\n\n\n12:15pm\n\nRally on the West Steps– National anthem– Resolution of home education day in Colorado– Legislative update & recognition of legislators– Group prayer– Keynote address by Zan Tyler – Speaker | Author | Podcaster \n– Group picture!!\n\n\n\n1:15pm\nHomeschool Day at the Capitol Wrap-up\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Past Homeschool Day at the Capitol events URL:https://chec.org/event/colorado-homeschool-day-at-the-capitol/ LOCATION:State Capitol\, 200 E. Colfax Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, 80203\, United States CATEGORIES:CHEC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/CHEC.org-slider-wide-1140_DAC.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T185909 CREATED:20250731T180605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T224645Z UID:30000089-1770804000-1770814800@chec.org SUMMARY:Meet Your Legislator Day DESCRIPTION:Meet Your Legislator Day\n\n\nConnect with your elected representatives!\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feel helpless in the fight for homeschool freedom? Don’t! \nOne of the greatest tools for an effective impact on any legislation regarding homeschooling is YOU! So\, we work hard to keep homeschooling FREE from Government control by purposefully connecting YOU to government officials. \nWhy should you attend?\n\n\n\nLearn who is making decisions on your behalf at the Capitol\nStrengthen our stand for homeschool liberty\nGive your kids a unique educational opportunity\nPromote Christ-centered\, parent-directed home education \nShare your families unique experience with your legislator\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CHEC invites you to join us at our annual family-friendly Meet Your Legislator Day in February 2026 (Date TBD). We will meet on the first floor in the West Foyer. \nMeet Your Legislator Day at a Glance\n\n\n8am Legislator Visiting Hour \n\nInvite your legislators to join you for coffee and donuts (We will give you details on how to do that after registration)\nDress professional and come ready for casual conversation\nEnjoy coffee and donuts with elected officials voting on YOUR behalf\n\n\n\n9am Opening of the House and/or Senate \n\nBe seated by 9am\nExperience a legislative session with your family from the open seating area on the gallery floor\nPrearrange seating on the House/Senate floor\, if desired\, with your legislator\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wondering how YOU can fight for your family’s homeschool liberty? Here are 4 ways for you to get involved!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1. Watch this video about CHEC’s History and Vision. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2. Attend Meet Your Legislator Day (February 2026 TBD) \nThis significant day provides an EARLY opportunity to build relationships with elected officials. Legislative session runs January–April\, so this event  constructs an opportunity for great impact by attendees. Here is a guide to help you prepare for the day! \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3. Attend Homeschool Day at the Capitol (April 10\, 2025) \nLiberty-loving folks from across the state gather annually in April\, participate in a rally for homeschool freedom\, educational activities\, and more! While a phenomenal event\, most legislators are unavailable to connect personally at this time. Come to celebrate\, learn\, and share. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n 4. Read CHEC Legislative Update Blogs \nCHEC publishes a new blog post weekly covering topics that encourage\, educate\, and  inform readers about everything homeschool! The legislative Update Blog comes out monthly on the first Wednesday. \n \n Subscribe to CHEC Blog\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homeschool Day at the Capitol Rally Signs!!\nRally signs are a great way to draw the attention of the Legislators\, involve your families\, and create a buzz! Will you create a sign to hold at the homeschool freedom rally? \nWe want to make sure the signs are positive and help promote homeschool freedoms. Please select from one of the slogans from the Rally Sign Flyer below for your signs or make one stating your homeschool group: for example: High Country Home Educators! \nPlease choose one of these slogans for your sign! \n\nWe Love Homeschooling\nThere’s No Place Like Home♥️School\nParental Rights Come From God\nMake Homeschooling The New Normal\nSupport Parents Who Support Their Kids\n100% For Educational Freedom\nParents Are The Child’s 1st & Best Teacher\nBest Classroom Ratio! Parent:Child\nKeep Homeschooling Free \nWe Stand For Privately Funded Homeschooling\n\nPlease Note – Signs are not allowed inside the capitol building. There will be a CHEC representative at the doors to collect signs and will bring them to the rally for you to pick up. Thank you for participating! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Your Legislator Day FAQ’s\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this different from Homeschool Day at the Capitol?\n Yes! Meet Your Legislator Day gives you the opportunity to connect with our elected officials early in the legislative session (which runs January–April)\, giving you the ability to have a greater impact on any homeschooling legislation that may come up. Homeschool Day at the Capitol is the annual event held in April for liberty-loving folks from around the state\, featuring a huge rally for homeschool freedom\, educational activities for all ages\, and more. (Learn more here.) But by April\, the legislative session is beginning to wrap up\, and many legislators are unavailable to connect personally with families. \nWe’ve created Meet Your Legislator Day to give families another opportunity to make that connection! \n \n \n \n \n \n Why is it important to meet with my legislators?\n As homeschool families in Colorado\, we enjoy the fruit of many years of vigilant service by others who have fought for our freedom. We must guard that freedom carefully! But how? \nThat’s where CHEC’s Colorado Homeschool Freedom Team comes in. Led by homeschool mom and CHEC’s Director of Government Relations\, Colleen Enos\, the team works throughout the year keeping watch on legal issues\, reviewing hundreds of proposed bills for their potential effect on home education\, parental rights\, and religious liberty. (Learn more about the team here.) \nBut one of the greatest tools for an effective impact on any legislation regarding homeschooling is YOU! Meeting with elected officials will help you know first-hand who is making decisions on your behalf at the Capitol\, and it will strengthen our stand for homeschool liberty in both the House and the Senate. \nWe understand it can be intimidating to know all the ins & outs\, so we’ve created this one-day event to help make it simple. We’re looking forward to a great day! \n \n \n \n \n \n Should I bring my children? (Yes!)\n It’s a great opportunity to bring your children to the Colorado State Capitol and show them how to connect personally with elected officials. \nThe event ends at 10:00am\, but feel free to stick around the Capitol and turn it into an extended field trip day!  \nHere is a guide to help you prepare for the day! \n \n \n \n \n \n Directions and instructions for visiting the capitol.\n The Colorado State Capitol is located at 200 E Colfax Ave\, Denver\, CO 80203. \n\nWhat to wear? Due to the formal business atmosphere at the Capitol\, all attendees should dress in business or church attire — first impressions are important. Dress nicely\, speak kindly\, and keep children quietly and respectfully by your side.\nDriving?  Carpooling is encouraged — make the drive a fun one with other homeschool families! Click here for a map of suggested parking areas.\nParking? There is plenty of paid parking (street or lot) near the Capitol\, but please note that there is no public parking available at the Capitol. Parking is still somewhat limited\, so we recommend arriving early.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Capitol Parking\n \n \n \n \n \n The address for the state capitol is 200 E. Colfax Avenue\, Denver\, CO 80203. There is ample parking all around the Capitol building! Here are three great options close to the Capitol Building. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All Day Paid ParkingGrant St \n\n1 block East of the Capitol Building (.2 miles)\nLess than 4 minute walk\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1221 Sherman Street Lot(Propark) \n\n2 blocks South of the Capitol Building (.2 miles)\nLess than 6 minute walk\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Star Park1601 Sherman St. \n\n2 blocks North of the Capitol Building (.2 miles)\nLess than 5 minute walk\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pro Tip! The earlier you arrive the closer you can park! URL:https://chec.org/event/meet-your-legislator-day/ LOCATION:State Capitol\, 200 E. Colfax Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, 80203\, United States CATEGORIES:CHEC Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chec.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/MYLD_CHEC.org-slider-wide-min.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR