What: Mingle and Jingle on Main St.
Mingle and Jingle is the retail kickoff for the holiday season in downtown Columbia. It is designed to highlight the businesses in the downtown corridor. This year, they will have live music, dancing, spoken word, and some surprises in store on the outdoor stages. Art will be the name of the game with at least six different art shows going on inside locations up and down the street.
When: December 2, 2010, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Where: 1500 Block of Main St.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
11.28.10 | State Capitol Carolighting Ceremony
What: 44th Annual State Capitol Carolighting Ceremony
Gov. Mark Sanford and Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will kick off the holiday season with the 44th annual Carolighting ceremony. The free ceremony will feature area choirs, including the Carolighting Children's Choirthe U.S. Army 282nd Brass Band Quintet, the Benedict College Gospel Choir, the Together For Him trio and Pleneros del Sur band as well as bands and Angel Morey of “America's Got Talent.” The ceremony will conclude with the lighting of the 34-foot white-fir Christmas tree
Where: North Steps of the State house OR watch on SCETV
When: Sunday, November 28, 2010, 6 p.m.
Gov. Mark Sanford and Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will kick off the holiday season with the 44th annual Carolighting ceremony. The free ceremony will feature area choirs, including the Carolighting Children's Choirthe U.S. Army 282nd Brass Band Quintet, the Benedict College Gospel Choir, the Together For Him trio and Pleneros del Sur band as well as bands and Angel Morey of “America's Got Talent.” The ceremony will conclude with the lighting of the 34-foot white-fir Christmas tree
Where: North Steps of the State house OR watch on SCETV
When: Sunday, November 28, 2010, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
12.03.10 | Swim Meet Volunteers Needed
What: Carolina Aquatics Swim Meet Timers Needed
Carolina Aquatics, a non-profit competitive swim team, needs volunteers to assist as timers for an upcomiong swim meet. Refreshments will be served to volunteers.
Where: Blatt PE Center at USC
When: December 3-5, 2010
Available volunteer times include:
Dec 3 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 6 – 10 p.m.
Dec 4 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 6 – 10 p.m.
Dec 5 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 6 – 10 p.m.
For additional information or to sign up to volunteer, contact Brenda Green at greenba03@gmail.com or at 803-730-9822.
Carolina Aquatics, a non-profit competitive swim team, needs volunteers to assist as timers for an upcomiong swim meet. Refreshments will be served to volunteers.
Where: Blatt PE Center at USC
When: December 3-5, 2010
Available volunteer times include:
Dec 3 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 6 – 10 p.m.
Dec 4 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 6 – 10 p.m.
Dec 5 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 6 – 10 p.m.
For additional information or to sign up to volunteer, contact Brenda Green at greenba03@gmail.com or at 803-730-9822.
Vote for Cocky's Reading Express
Cocky’s Reading Express is participating in the Pepsi Refresh grant contest to win $50,000. Help give books to children and improve literacy in our state by voting once a day, every day until November 30.
To learn more about Cocky's Reading Express, the grant contest and to vote, visit http://www.refresheverything.com/readingexpress
To learn more about Cocky's Reading Express, the grant contest and to vote, visit http://www.refresheverything.com/readingexpress
Friday, November 19, 2010
12.07.10 | Volunteer Judges Needed
Volunteer judges are needed for the Region II Qualifying competition scheduled for Tuesday, December 7. The event will be at Brookland Cayce High School and starts around 1:30 at (ending as early as 3:00 or as late as 5:00--depends on how many students in the event). At least one judge is needed for the follow events:
Accounting Applications Series-ACT
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Series-AAM
Automotive Services Marketing Series-ASM
Business Services Marketing Series-BSM
Food Marketing Series-FMS
Hotel and Lodging Management Series-HLM
Marketing Management Series-MMS
Quick Serve Restaurant Management Series-QSRM
Restaurant and Food Service Management Series-RFSM
Retail Merchandising Series-RMS
Sports and Entertainment Marketing Series-SEM
If you are interested in serving as a judge, contact Debbie Manos at 803-822-5684 or dmanos@lex2.org
Accounting Applications Series-ACT
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Series-AAM
Automotive Services Marketing Series-ASM
Business Services Marketing Series-BSM
Food Marketing Series-FMS
Hotel and Lodging Management Series-HLM
Marketing Management Series-MMS
Quick Serve Restaurant Management Series-QSRM
Restaurant and Food Service Management Series-RFSM
Retail Merchandising Series-RMS
Sports and Entertainment Marketing Series-SEM
If you are interested in serving as a judge, contact Debbie Manos at 803-822-5684 or dmanos@lex2.org
A Coversation with Chakisse Newton
Check out A Conversation with Chakisse Newton on MidlandsBiz! Chakisse is the Public Relations Director and a member of the COR Board of Directors.
Great job, Chakisse!
Great job, Chakisse!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
A Special Evening at Vista Lights
Going to Vista Lights tonight? Go to A Special Evening at Carolina Ale House!
What: A Special Evening: Holiday Libations Tasting
Come to Carolina Ale house during Vista Lights for a holiday libations tasting, benefiting the Special Olympics. The cost is $20/person and includes food and drink.
When: November 18, 5 p.m. - until
Where: Carolina Ale House in the Vista (708 Lady Street)
E-Recycle Day
Tomorrow is E-Recycle Day!
What: Electronics Recycling Day
Keep the Midlands Beautiful, Lexington County Department of Solid Waste and Holiday Inn & Suites, Columbia-Airport are teaming up to provide electronics recycling collection for Lexington and Richland County residents.
Accepted electronics include:
- Computers and computer accessories (keyboards, monitors, printers, scanners)
- Televisions – no consoles
- Stereos – no consoles
- Fax machines
- Copiers
- Gaming systems
- Household electronics (VCRs, DVD players, power tools, radios, small appliances)
When: Friday, November 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Holiday Inn & Suites, Columbia-Airport (110 McSwain Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169)
For more information call 803.785.3340 or 803.733.1139.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
The Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade, 5K Run and Volunteer Opportunity
The 57th Annual Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade will be held Saturday, December 4 on Gervais Street in downtown Columbia. The theme "12 Days of Christmas" will feature dozens of floats, marching bands, drill teams and live performances.
The parade will begin at 9:45 a.m. at Gervais and Bull Streets and proceed west on Gervais, pass in front of the State House, and continue into the Vista to Park Street.
Joining the parade this year as Grand Marshal is... The University of South Carolina 2010 National Championship Baseball Team!
Volunteers are needed between 8:30 and 11 a.m. to help with the 5k. Tasks will include registering runners, passing out waters, directing runners at corners, etc. They also get breakfast and a t-shirt for their efforts.
Event Information/Web site: http://www.carolinacarillon.com/
Volunteer Contact: Nick Haigler, 803.231.7847, or haigler@sowellgray.com
11.20-21.10 | Palmetto Health Foundation Festival of Trees (Volunteers Needed!)
What: 21st Annual Palmetto Health Foundation Festival of Trees
Decorated trees, wreaths and other holiday items will be up for bid during a weekend-long silent auction to benefit Palmetto Health Children's Hospital. It's a great way to get into the holiday spirit, give back to Children's Hospital and get your holiday shopping done...all in one visit to Festival of Trees at Village at Sandhill. Volunteers are needed throughout the festival and preceding events. For more information about the event, including an activities schedule, visit the festival Web site.
When & Where: November 20-21, Village at Sandhill
Volunteer Contact: Jenna Powers-Dingus, Public Relations/Volunteer Coordinator, 803.296.2330, jenna.dingus@palmettohealth.org
26th Annual Carolina/Clemson Blood Drive
What: 26th Annual Carolina/Clemson Blood Drive
All University of South Carolina and Clemson University students, faculty, staff, alumni and fans are encouraged to participate. Blood can be donated at USC or Clemson. All presenting blood donors at the University of South Carolina will receive a commemorative long-sleeve blood drive T-shirt and a variety of free food. The coveted blood drive trophy will be awarded to the winning team at the game on Nov. 27 at “Death Valley” (Clemson Memorial Stadium).
When: November 15-19, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Russell House Ballroom (1400 Greene Street, 2nd Floor)
Blood can be safely donated every 56 days. Most healthy people age 17 and older, or 16 with parental consent, who weigh at least 110 pounds, are eligible to donate blood. Donors who are 18 and younger must also meet height and weight requirements. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org for more information.
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