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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T161321 CREATED:20250603T032602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T190938Z UID:6959-1753696800-1754143200@ourbanyan.com SUMMARY:Camp Banyan: Exploring the Culinary Arts! (July 28-Aug 1 & Special Session Aug 2\, 2025) DESCRIPTION:Forget boring fast food! Let’s learn some kitchen prep and presentation skills! \nJoin Banyan Campers for hands-on lessons in the Culinary Arts. Learn to develop a healthy menu\, budget and shop for ingredients\, follow recipes\, and serve a meal. Make a dish with a Professional Guest Chef and learn what it’s like behind the scenes of a busy restaurant. And\, our handicapable participants will prepare and host the beautiful buffet luncheon for Caregivers attending Banyan’s “Lunch with a Lawyer” seminar on Saturday\, August 2nd\, 2025 [For information on the seminar\, see the posting on the Event’s page] \n-When: July 28- August 1\, 2025 (Monday-Friday); with a special session Saturday (08/02) at 10:00am for a special event!\n-Time: 10:00am-2:00pm\n-Who: Neurodiverse/Handicapable Young Adults Over the Age of 22\, Able to Self-care and Communicate Needs\n-Cost: $125 per week (If you register and pay for all three weeks of Camp Banyan\, the cost is $110 per week)\n-NEW Location: Grace Christian Fellowship Church\, 901 Ridge Rd S\, Largo\, FL 33770 \nTo Prepare for Camp Banyan:\n1) There is only room for 20 attenders\, max. Make sure you register early and get your payment in to reserve your place\n2) You will bring your own lunch daily (30-minute lunch break)\n3) Wear comfortable clothes; you’ll need closed-toed shoes for Cooking Sessions and old clothes for Painting Days\n4) Every day’s sessions include Themed Activities\, a Core Values lesson\, Practical Life Skills\, and Recreational Fun\n5) Master Teachers come in from the community each week\n6) We take Field Trips into the community to learn more about the theme (Permission Slips will come home on Monday; must be returned signed by Wednesday) \n“Cooking is like painting or writing a song. Just as there are only so many notes or colors\, there are only so many flavors – it’s how you combine them that sets you apart” – Julia Childs (Cooking expert\, author\, television personality)\n“Oh boy\, here comes the mess!” – The Muppets Swedish Chef \nPlease complete the Registration form below and\, to make your payment\, go to the “GIVE” page (Link to GIVE Page ) or send your check to The Banyan Odyssey\, PO Box 1064\, Largo\, FL 33779. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Jane Williams at email: Hello@OurBanyan.com \n\n\n \n \n Camp Banyan Registration 2025\n Please complete the registration form and submit. \n \n Camper/Participant Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First Name\n \n \n \n \n Last Name\n \n \n If more than one person is attending\, you must submit two registration forms.Age(Required)Grade / Ability Level(Required)Gender(Required)\n \n \n Female\n \n \n \n Male\n PARENT / GUARDIAN INFORMATIONParent / Guardian Information(Required)\n \n \n \n First Name\n \n \n \n \n Last Name\n \n \n Relationship to Camper/Participant(Required)Parent / Guardian Cell Phone(Required)(###) ###-####Parent / Guardian Work Phone(###) ###-####\nIf different than cell phoneEmail(Required)\n \n Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n Will You be Transporting Camper / Participant?(Required)YesNoIf No\, Who will be Providing Transportation?Provide Cell Phone Number of Person Transporting(Required)(###) ###-####Parent / Guardian: Are you available to drive for field trips?YesNoIf Yes\, How Many Seats/Seat Belts in Your Vehicle?EMERGENCY INFORMATIONEMERGENCY CONTACT IF WE CANNOT REACH YOU(Required)\n \n \n \n Contact First Name\n \n \n \n \n Contact Last Name\n \n \n Relationship(Required)Emergency Contact Cell Phone Number(Required)(###) ###-####CAMPER/PARTICIPANT MEDICAL INFORMATION (CONFIDENTIAL)Diagnosis/Medical Conditions(Required)Other information Helpful to Camp StaffDoctor's Name(Required)Doctor's Phone(Required)(###) ###-####Hospital Preference(Required)List Allergies / Dietary Restrictions(Required)Medications(Required)List Limitations to Normal Activities:(Required)CAMP PARTICIPATIONCheck which Camp Banyan Sessions Participants will Attend(Required)\n \n July 14-18: Exploring Theater Arts\n \n \n July 21-26: Transportation\n \n \n July 28-Aug 1: Culinary Arts\n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n\n  URL:https://ourbanyan.com/event/camp-banyan-july-28-aug-1-2025-exploring-the-culinary-arts/ LOCATION:Grace Christian Fellowship\, 901 Ridge Rd S\, Largo\, 33770\, United States CATEGORIES:Camp,Summer Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T130000 DTSTAMP:20260419T161321 CREATED:20250525T025552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T004437Z UID:6793-1754132400-1754139600@ourbanyan.com SUMMARY:Lunch with a Lawyer: A Caregiver Seminar DESCRIPTION: – A Banyan Event –\nJoin us for lunch to hear what David Lillesand\, a well-known local Disability Attorney\, has to say about the current Medicaid/SSI/SSDI environment.  A founding partner of Lillesand\, Wolasky\, Waks & Hitchcock\, P.L\, Mr. Lillesand has his finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the ever-changing Federal and State Special Needs legal world.  He represents many clients across Florida dealing with Social Security disability issues\, Medicaid\, Asset Protection (ABLE accounts & Trusts) and is a frequent lecturer on SSI\, Medicaid\, and Special Needs Trusts at a number of law schools.  Following Mr. Lillesand’s presentation there will be an open Q&A session. \nYou won’t want to miss this valuable educational opportunity plus a chance to ask an expert the questions you may have about the laws and rules that are part of the neurodiverse / disabled world. \nThe luncheon will be created by our own Camp Banyan participants!  They will plan\, shop\, prepare and serve a light buffet created just for this occasion!! \nWhen: Saturday August 2\, 2025\nTime: 11:00am – 1:00pm\nWhere: Grace Christian Fellowship\, 901 Ridge Road S\, Largo\, FL 33770\nCost: The Seminar and Luncheon are Free (but you must register)\nTo attend\, you must register by completing and submitting the information form below; you will receive a confirmation email of your registration.\nTo learn more about our guest speaker\, visit his website: Link: Lillesand Special Needs Law \nSponsored by the Banyan Odyssey\, there is no cost for the seminar or the luncheon. If you would like to make a donation to the Banyan Odyssey\, you may give at the event or click this link: Give at OurBanyan.com \n\n \n \n Lunch with a Lawyer Registration\n Caregiver Registration Form for Seminar and Luncheon \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n If more than one person is attending\, each person must complete and submit a registration form.Email(Required)\n \n Phone(Required)Phone format: (###) ###-####Address(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n State\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n What topics or questions do you have for our guest speaker?Consent(Required) I Am Giving My Permission to The Photo Release Statement BelowPhoto Release [You Must Read and check the above box to Be Able to Attend] \nI give my consent 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 of these 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). This consent is expressly intended to forever release from liability all personnel\, agents\, designees and persons associated with The Banyan Odyssey\, the photographers and all personnel of the publication or television media\, and as continuing in nature without limitation or restriction\, specifically including but not limited to time.CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n  \n  URL:https://ourbanyan.com/event/lunch-with-a-lawyer-a-caregiver-seminar/ LOCATION:Grace Christian Fellowship\, 901 Ridge Rd S\, Largo\, 33770\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Resource Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T220000 DTSTAMP:20260419T161321 CREATED:20250801T035225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T035225Z UID:7104-1755972000-1755986400@ourbanyan.com SUMMARY:Banyan at the Ballpark: An Evening at the Clearwater Threshers with Your Neurodiverse & Handicapable Friends! DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Banyan for a Night at the Ballpark! \nLet’s meet at the Clearwater Thresher’s BayCare Ballpark for an enjoyable evening with Friends\, Baseball and Fireworks! (Note: if you’re sound sensitive\, please bring your headphones or other noise abatement device.) \nTickets to the game are free – courtesy of A Friend of the Banyan Supporter! You MUST register below by August 17th\, for a ticket to be reserved in your name. \nWhen: Saturday\, August 23\, 2025. 6:30pm-around ~10pm\nGates open at 5:30pm and the game starts at 6:30pm \nWhere: BayCare Ball Park\, 601 N. Old Coachman Road\, Clearwater FL 33765 \nWhere to Park: Use parking Lot D where there’s both handicapped and regular parking for $5 (you will need to take care of this cost). You can enter the lot from the Hwy 19 access road or Drew Street. \nWhere to Enter the Ballpark: We will enter the stadium at the handicap ramp entrance on the south side of the field next to Parking Lot D. There will be someone in front of this entrance to greet you. You must arrive no later than 6:30pm. \nWho Can Come? Tickets are free and available to our Handicapable friends and their family. Everyone must complete and submit the registration form below to have a ticket reserved in your name.  Quantity is limited so please register early. \nYou will be responsible for your parking fee and any food or drinks you want in the park. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Jane Williams via email at Hello@OurBanyan.com. \n\n \n \n Banyan at the Ballpark Registration\n Banyan at the Ballpark Registration \n \n Name of Person Completing this Form(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Phone(Required)Email(Required)\n \n List All Persons for Whom You are Requesting Tickets (including person completing this form)\, the Age of Each Attender if Not the Parent and Note Any Special Consideration RequiredFirst NameLast NameAgeList Any Special Considerations Required  Add RemoveConsent: Photo Release(Required) I agree to the photo release policy.Photo 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\nSee you at the game! URL:https://ourbanyan.com/event/banyan-at-the-ballpark-an-evening-at-the-clearwater-threshers-with-your-neurodiverse-handicapable-friends/ LOCATION:Baycare Ballpark\, 601 N Old Coachman Rd\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33756\, United States CATEGORIES:Banyan at the Ballpark,Social Outing,Summer Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929 DTSTAMP:20260419T161321 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:20260419T161321 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 END:VCALENDAR