BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Banyan Odyssey - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Banyan Odyssey X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ourbanyan.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Banyan Odyssey REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929 DTSTAMP:20260508T062225 CREATED:20250909T203056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T233641Z UID:7165-1758758400-1759103999@ourbanyan.com SUMMARY:HONK! The Musical. A Fun Evening for All! DESCRIPTION:Many of our Friends of the Banyan may be seen in the upcoming production of “HONK! The Musical.” \nDon’t miss this exciting Theatre Exceptional production presented by Blue Butterfly Productions (Link to Blue Butterfly Productions)  Honk! is the retelling of the Ugly Duckling which originated in London winning the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Musical in 2000. \nWhere: Central Park Performing Arts Center\, 105 Central Park Dr\, Largo\, FL 33771 \nWhen: September 25-28th (times vary) \nObtain your tickets through the Largo Central Park Performing Arts Center (Central Park Performing Arts Center) \n\n  URL:https://ourbanyan.com/event/honk-the-musical-a-fun-evening-for-all/ CATEGORIES:Creative Event,Social Outing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T210000 DTSTAMP:20260508T062225 CREATED:20250910T002350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T021832Z UID:7150-1760119200-1760130000@ourbanyan.com SUMMARY:Festival of Trees Decorations Party – with PIZZA! DESCRIPTION:Ready to be creative for a purpose?  We’ll be making ornaments for a “Banyan Christmas Tree” to support the Arc of Tampa Bay’s Festival of Trees from November 22-24\, 2025. Some of the ornaments will feature our very own Banyan Artists!  \nWHO: Open to our neurodiverse friends (Note: Space is limited to the first 15 who register) \nWHEN: Friday\, October 10\, 2025\, from 6pm until 9pm \nWHERE: Location is off of Indian Rocks Rd in Largo\, FL.  (The complete address will be provided following registration) \nATTIRE: Wear clothes that can get paint\, glue or other artistic messy stuff on them \nCOST: Free – but you must register so we will have enough pizza! \nTO REGISTER: We’re sorry but the event’s capacity has been reached.  This event is no longer available; please watch the Banyan Odyssey’s Event Calendar for future events. ( Link to Events Calendar ) \nIf you have questions\, please email Jane Williams at Hello@OurBanyan.com \n\nJoin us and enjoy pizza\, seeing friends and creating ornaments! \nIf you want to donate to the Banyan Odyssey (a Florida Not for Profit 501(c)3) visit the “Give” page at OurBanyan.com ( Give Link ) \nFor more information on the Arc/Festival of Trees\, click this link to their website: Arc of Tampa Bay Festival of Trees \n  URL:https://ourbanyan.com/event/festival-of-trees-decorations-party-with-pizza/ CATEGORIES:A 'Give Back' Community Project,Creative Event,Social Event,Special Feature END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T180000 DTSTAMP:20260508T062225 CREATED:20250909T232950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T171119Z UID:7155-1762876800-1762884000@ourbanyan.com SUMMARY:Art Class at the Stirling Art Gallery in Dunedin!! A Banyan Event! DESCRIPTION:LEARN A NEW ART MEDIUM IN NOVEMBER \nThe Banyan Odyssey is hosting a free Art Class for our neurodiverse friends at the wonderful Stirling Art Gallery! \nMaster Artist Joy Swanson\, from Dunedin’s Stirling Art Gallery\, will lead Banyan artists to create their own “Scratch Art” masterpiece to take home.  Scratch Art uses a sharpened dowel to scratch off black ink to reveal a color or metallic surface underneath (see Joy’s owl below).  Participants will create a sea turtle\, owl\, butterfly or their own design.  There is no cost for student artists.  Class is 4:00 – 6:00pm \n6:00pm: Optional group dinner at Casa Tina\, a Mexican restaurant located up the block from the gallery. Both class participants and their Caregivers are invited to dinner; the cost of dinner is the responsibility of the participants/Caregivers. \nThe Art Class is limited to 20 participants so register early! \nWhere: Stirling Art Gallery\, 730 Broadway 2nd Fl\, Dunedin\, FL 34698\nWhen: Tuesday\, November 11\, 2025. 4pm-6pm with optional dinner afterwards\nCost: The art class is FREE; individuals are responsible for their own dinner cost.\nWho: Our neurodiverse friends; Caregivers invited to join us for the optional group dinner. \nTo register\, complete the form below. \n\n\n \n \n Art Class at the Stirling Gallery\n \n \n Person Completing this Form(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Name of Person(s) Attending the Art Class(Required)Last NameFirst NameAny Special Note:  Add RemoveAdd additional names by clicking the "+" sign on the far rightAttending the Optional Dinner at Casa Tina's?(Required)\n \n Yes\n \n \n No\n If Yes\, How Many will be Joining the Group for Dinner?Participants and Caregivers may join the group for dinner. Note: this is a 'self-pay' expense.CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n\nNight Owl by Joy Swanson using the Scratch Art Method. \n  URL:https://ourbanyan.com/event/banyan-art-class-at-the-stirling-gallery-coming-in-early-november/ LOCATION:Stirling Art Gallery\, 730 Broadway\, Dunedin\, FL\, 34698\, United States CATEGORIES:Creative Event,Social Event,Special Feature END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T200000 DTSTAMP:20260508T062225 CREATED:20260110T162607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T162607Z UID:7362-1769103000-1769112000@ourbanyan.com SUMMARY:Create Your Inner Comic Book Hero with Artist Josh Rodriguez (for Our Neurodiverse Friends) DESCRIPTION:New Art Medium! Create Your Own SuperHero with Comic Book Artist Josh Rodriguez! \nComic Book Artist Joshua T Rogriguez (“JRod”) guides participants through the process of creating their inner SuperHero in ink and watercolor!  You pick a template\, then add permanent details in ink. Next\, you’ll add watercolors with which to make your creation come alive! \n\nThis evening of creativity and learning includes PIZZA for dinner! \nJosh Rodriguez or “JRod” is an artist\, illustrator\, writer\, photographer\, videographer and the list goes on and on….  JRod was born in Tampa and grew up reading\, watching and pretending to be a superhero. He has a degree in animation and comic art and has been influenced by some of the most legendary illustrators and comic book artists.  Many of you met him at last month’s Holiday Bash. \nCome spend 2.5 hours with JRod as he guides you to illustrate the SuperHero inside you! You won’t want to miss this experience!  And you won’t want to miss the pizza! \n    Who: For our Neurodiverse Individuals age 22 years and up. \n    When: Thursday\, January 22nd\, 2026\, from 5:30pm – 8:00pm.   Pizza will be served while artwork dries.  (Gluten-free artists will need to bring their own dinner) \n    Where: Grace Christian Fellowship Church\, 901 Ridge Rd SW Largo\, FL 33770 \n    Cost: $10.00 per participant.  Pay with card on the link below or make your check payable to “The Banyan Odyssey.” The cost covers your art supplies. The pizza is on us!  At the end of the session\, you will take home your SuperHero creation and your watercolor kit. \nCLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 25.  Registration is required (no walk-ins) \nIf you have questions\, please contact us via email at Hello@OurBanyan.com \n\n \n \n SuperHero Art Class Registration\n \n \n Name of Person Completing this Form(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone of Person Completing this Form(Required)Email of Person Completing this Form(Required)\n \n List Participant(s)First Name of ParticipantLast Name of ParticipantList Food Restrictions  Add RemoveIf there is more than one participant\, click on the "+" sign to the right to allow additional rows.If Needed\, Add Special Notes Regarding Participant(s) AboveEmergency Contact Full NameEnter information if it's different than person listed completing formEmergency Contact PhoneCost of the Class is $10.00. Select the Appropriate Choice:(Required)\n \n I will bring a check to cover the $10.00 cost\n \n \n I will send a check made out to The Banyan Odyssey\, PO Box 1064\, Largo\, FL 33779-1064\n \n \n I will use the link below or go to the "GIVE" page to make a credit card payment\n Consent: Photo Release(Required) I agree to the Photo Release PolicyPhoto Release. I give my consent for the Participant(s) mentioned above to be video recorded and/or interviewed by representatives from the media or The Banyan Odyssey. I authorize the use and reproduction by the Banyan Program\, or anyone authorized by them of any and all photographs/video recordings taken of participants\, without compensation to myself. All photographs/video recordings shall be the property\, solely and completely\, of The Banyan Odyssey. I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photographs/video recordings and the soundtrack\, script or printed information that may be used in conjunction with them (unless I expressly specify my desire to do so in advance of publication).CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\nLink to “Give” page for credit card payment ($10.00/participant): Click Here URL:https://ourbanyan.com/event/create-your-inner-comic-book-hero-with-artist-josh-rodriguez-for-our-neurodiverse-friends/ LOCATION:Grace Christian Fellowship\, 901 Ridge Rd S\, Largo\, 33770\, United States CATEGORIES:Creative Event,Featured,Special Feature END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR