BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Big Country CASA - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Big Country CASA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bigcountrycasa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Big Country CASA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20280312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20281105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T110000 DTSTAMP:20260616T152543Z CREATED:20260616T152421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T152543Z UID:10000117-1784023200-1784026800@bigcountrycasa.org SUMMARY:Tour de Abilene Stop 6 - Noah Project DESCRIPTION:Big Country CASA is continuing year two of our “Tour de Abilene“\, where we are scheduling tours at local facilities that we (as CASAs) could benefit from knowing more about. We are planning to visit one location each month. The times will be determined based on each facility’s requirements for visitors\, so be sure to check each invite for the specifics. We hope you can join us.  \n\n\n\nThis time we are heading to Noah Project \n\n\n\nPlease note the security protocols sent in the email invite. Email Jen for more info or to RSVP. URL:https://bigcountrycasa.org/event/tour-de-abilene-stop-6-noah-project/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcountrycasa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2026/06/noah-tour.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T130000 DTSTAMP:20260506T142213Z CREATED:20260506T142103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T142213Z UID:10000115-1785313800-1785330000@bigcountrycasa.org SUMMARY:Foster Care Simulation DESCRIPTION:We are partnering with FDLIC to host another Foster Care Simulation event this summer at First Baptist Church of Abilene. You’re invited to help make this happen. As an advocate\, we may plug you into a variety of roles including a participant or a professional\, and you will receive CEU’s for your participation. Contact Jen for more details. URL:https://bigcountrycasa.org/event/foster-care-simulation/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcountrycasa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2026/05/FCS-FDLIC-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T170000 DTSTAMP:20260805T141019Z CREATED:20260805T140702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T141019Z UID:10000122-1786035600-1786035600@bigcountrycasa.org SUMMARY:Summer July/Aug. New Advocate Training Class DESCRIPTION:Thurs July 16th – 6pm – 7:30pm – Orientation/Hand out books and instructions \n\n\n\nMon July 20th – 5:45pm – 9:00pm – Session 1/Chapter 1 \n\n\n\nThurs July 23rd – 5:45pm – 9:00pm – Session 2/Chapter 2 \n\n\n\nMon July 27th – 5:45pm – 9:00pm – Session 3/Chapter 3 \n\n\n\nThurs July 30th– 5:45pm – 9:00pm – Session 4/Chapter 4 and 5 \n\n\n\nMon Aug 3rd – 5:45pm – 9:00pm – Session 5/Chapter 6 and 7 \n\n\n\nThurs Aug 6th – 5:45pm – 9:00pm – Session 6/Chapter 8 URL:https://bigcountrycasa.org/event/summer-july-aug-new-advocate-training-class/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcountrycasa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2025/12/CASA-training-pic-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T130000 DTSTAMP:20260616T152920Z CREATED:20260616T152855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T152920Z UID:10000118-1786449600-1786453200@bigcountrycasa.org SUMMARY:Tour de Abilene Stop 1 - FaithWorks (rescheduled from January) DESCRIPTION:Big Country CASA is continuing year two of our “Tour de Abilene“\, where we are scheduling tours at local facilities that we (as CASAs) could benefit from knowing more about. We are planning to visit one location each month. The times will be determined based on each facility’s requirements for visitors\, so be sure to check each invite for the specifics. We hope you can join us.  \n\n\n\nThis time we are heading to FaithWorks of Abilene. This is a rescheduled tour after it was cancelled back in January. \n\n\n\nRSVP by emailing Jen. URL:https://bigcountrycasa.org/event/tour-de-abilene-stop-1-faithworks-rescheduled-from-january/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcountrycasa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2026/06/faithworks-tour.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260822T110000 DTSTAMP:20260818T191005Z CREATED:20260818T190931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T191005Z UID:10000132-1787392800-1787396400@bigcountrycasa.org SUMMARY:CASA 360° DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a CASA volunteer? Come and and join us for a CASA 360° event to get your questions answered. The support of one caring adult can make all the difference in a child’s life.REGISTER HERE- https://bigcountrycasa.org/volunteer/casa-360/ URL:https://bigcountrycasa.org/event/casa-360/2026-08-22/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigcountrycasa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2026/08/CASA-360-featured-photo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T130000 DTSTAMP:20260731T154514Z CREATED:20260731T154417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T154514Z UID:10000119-1787572800-1787576400@bigcountrycasa.org SUMMARY:August Lunch and Learn DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to our next Lunch and Learn – August 24th from 12:00pm-1:00pm. We have Will Meiron – MCH Director of Family Outreach coming to tell us all about their resources.  \n\n\n\nEarn CEU credit while you hear about some great resources within our community. \n\n\n\nAs always\, feel free to bring your own lunch to eat while we learn. We will have small snacks and water bottles available. URL:https://bigcountrycasa.org/event/august-lunch-and-learn/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcountrycasa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2026/07/MCH-LL.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T110000 DTSTAMP:20260803T212450Z CREATED:20260803T211949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T212450Z UID:10000121-1788861600-1788865200@bigcountrycasa.org SUMMARY:Tour de Abilene Stop 8 - Triumph HS DESCRIPTION:Big Country CASA is continuing year two of our “Tour de Abilene“\, where we are scheduling tours at local facilities that we (as CASAs) could benefit from knowing more about. We are planning to visit one location each month. The times will be determined based on each facility’s requirements for visitors\, so be sure to check each invite for the specifics. We hope you can join us.  \n\n\n\nThis time we are heading to Triumph High School. \n\n\n\nRSVP by replying to this email — there is limited space at this facility\, so please let me know if you are interested.  \n\n\n\nWant a ride\, or to caravan – possibly even walk over together? Meet us at the CASA office by 9:30am or simply meet us there if you prefer. \n\n\n\nTriumph Public High Schools is a Texas-based\, tuition-free\, public charter high school with 11 schools in the state of Texas. Over 25 years of providing quality\, non-traditional education in Texas. \n\n\n\nWant to know more about Triumph High School?  Visit their site: https://www.triumphpublicschools.org/ URL:https://bigcountrycasa.org/event/tour-de-abilene-stop-8-triumph-hs/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigcountrycasa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2026/08/Triumph-HS-tour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T193000 DTSTAMP:20260805T142042Z CREATED:20260805T141524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T142042Z UID:10000123-1788890400-1788895800@bigcountrycasa.org SUMMARY:Fall Sept./Oct. New Advocate Training DESCRIPTION:Tues Sept 8th – 6pm – 7:30pm – Orientation/Hand out books and instructions \n\n\n\nThurs Sept 10th – 5:45pm – 9:00pm – Session 1/Chapter 1 \n\n\n\nMon Sept 14th – No class scheduled for today \n\n\n\nThurs Sept 17th – 5:45pm – 9:00pm – Session 2/Chapter 2 \n\n\n\nMon Sept 21st – 5:45pm – 9:00pm – Session 3/Chapter 3 \n\n\n\nThurs Sept 24th – 5:45pm – 9:00pm – Session 4/Chapter 4 and 5 \n\n\n\nMon Sept 28th – 5:45pm – 9:00pm – Session 5/Chapter 6 and 7 \n\n\n\nThurs Oct 1st – 5:45pm – 9:00pm – Session 6/Chapter 8 URL:https://bigcountrycasa.org/event/fall-sept-oct-new-advocate-training/2026-09-08/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcountrycasa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2025/12/CASA-training-pic-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T190000 DTSTAMP:20260818T175019Z CREATED:20260818T172745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T175019Z UID:10000131-1788976800-1788980400@bigcountrycasa.org SUMMARY:Big Country CASA Open House DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Big Country CASA Open House and discover the impact of our mission firsthand. Meet our team\, learn about volunteer opportunities\, and see how you can help change a child’s story.We can’t wait to welcome you! \n  \nIf you are planning to attend the open house let us know here-  \n\n \n \n Big Country CASA Open House\n \n Δ\n \n \n\n \n Contact DetailsName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Open House September 9th\, 2026(Required)\n \n \n I plan to attend!\n \n \n \n I can't make it\, but I would like to schedule a different time to talk to someone.\n How did you hear about this event?(Required)Social MediaGoogleWord of MouthRefer a FriendOther\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n .  URL:https://bigcountrycasa.org/event/big-country-casa-open-house/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcountrycasa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2026/08/Open-House-CASA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T130000 DTSTAMP:20260803T211716Z CREATED:20260803T211521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T211716Z UID:10000120-1790078400-1790082000@bigcountrycasa.org SUMMARY:September Zoom Call Lunch and Learn DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to our next Lunch and Learn – Sept. 22nd from 12:00pm-1:00pm. We have Judge Roy Ferguson joining us via Zoom to discuss Algorithms\, Best Interest\, and Children: The ABCs of AI in Child Welfare Cases. \n\n\n\nEarn CEU credit while you hear from this incredibly experienced judge. RSVP to this email to come in person or jump on to the Zoom using the invite below. \n\n\n\nAs always\, feel free to bring your own lunch to eat while we learn. We will have small snacks and water bottles available for those who attend in person. URL:https://bigcountrycasa.org/event/september-zoom-call-lunch-and-learn/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcountrycasa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2026/08/Zoom-with-Judge.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270501T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270501T110000 DTSTAMP:20260806T142333Z CREATED:20260806T141153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T142333Z UID:10000130-1809158400-1809169200@bigcountrycasa.org SUMMARY:Superhero 5K Fun Run DESCRIPTION:More Information To Come! URL:https://bigcountrycasa.org/event/superhero-5k-fun-run-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bigcountrycasa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2026/08/Blue-Yellow-and-Red-Comic-Superhero-Birthday-Invitation.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR