Kick Off the New Year with a Free Visit to the Zoo

Riverbanks Expresses Gratitude for Community Support with Free Fridays
 

Jump start the New Year with a free visit to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Free Fridays for residents of Richland and Lexington counties get underway this Friday, January 7, and continues each Friday through the months of January and February.

Riverbanks is a special purpose district and receives funding each year from the taxpayers of Richland and Lexington counties. To qualify for free admission, Richland and Lexington county residents will be asked to show proof of residency with a valid ID or a copy of their property tax statement. All other visitors will be charged regular admission. There is no limit to the number of Fridays Richland and Lexington county residents can visit during the promotion – they can come one Friday or all eight.

Riverbanks’ winter hours are 9am to 5pm daily. January and February are a great time to visit the Zoo because many of the animals are more active during the cooler winter months. If the weather is chilly, guests can enjoy some indoor animal exhibits including the Birdhouse at Riverbanks, Aquarium Reptile Complex, Gorilla Base Camp and Koala Knockabout.

Web: www.riverbanks.org

Volunteer at the 2011 Wold Beer Festival

Like beer? Like people? Volunteer today!
The World Beer Festival is coming to Columbia, SC on Saturday, January 22, 2011, and we are looking for volunteers to help in putting on the festival. Sign up to volunteer today through COR | Columbia Opportunity Resource.

Why volunteer?
You’ll help a good cause - a portion of the proceeds from the WBF go to support two Columbia non-profits: COR | Columbia Opportunity Resource and The River Alliance.

• You’ll make new friends – work in a fun, friendly environment with great people.
• You’ll build your wardrobe – every volunteer gets a cool t-shirt.
• You’ll enjoy good beer – though you can’t drink beer while working at the festival, volunteers are treated to a volunteer-only party after the event that includes sampling of beers from the festival, tasty food, and a raffle for lots of neat beer stuff. We'll also make sure you are well-fed and watered during your festival volunteer shift.
• You’ll learn more about beer – every volunteer receives a complimentary three-issue subscription to All About Beer magazine.

Volunteer today!
http://worldbeerfestcolumbia2011.eventbrite.com/

Volunteer at the World Beer Festival | January 24, 2009

Volunteer for the World Beer Festival, proceeds benefiting COR and The River Alliance

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WHAT IS THE WORLD BEER FESTIVAL?
The mission of the World Beer Festival, now in its 13th year in Durham, NC and 5th year in Raleigh, NC is the education of the public about beer appreciation and beer quality. In addition, the World Beer Festival is committed to fostering the growth of a positive local beer community. The World Beer Festival features samples of hundreds of different beers from a great variety of breweries from around the country and the world, live music, food from an assortment of restaurants and bars, and educational seminars by leading craft brewing industry insiders.

The World Beer Festival-Columbia will take place at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on January 24th, 2009 in two sessions, 12-4PM and 6-10PM. The festival is produced by Chautauqua, Inc., publisher of All About Beer Magazine, the definitive source of information about craft beer. The company aims to build beer appreciation through information, education, and experiences.

WHY VOLUNTEER?
You’ll help a good cause - a portion of the proceeds from the WBF go to support two Columbia non-profits, Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) and The River Alliance.

You’ll make new friends – work in a fun, friendly environment with great people.

You’ll build your wardrobe – every volunteer gets a cool t-shirt.

You’ll enjoy good beer – though you can’t drink beer while working at the festival, volunteers are treated to a volunteer-only party about a week after the event that includes sampling of beers from the festival, tasty food, and a raffle for lots of neat beer stuff.

You’ll learn more about beer – every volunteer receives a complimentary three-issue subscription to All About Beer magazine.

WHAT DO VOLUNTEERS DO?
Most volunteers serve as pourers during the festival, pouring samples for festival guests. Some volunteers also work at the entry gates, taking tickets and welcoming guests.

WHAT IS REQUIRED?
You must be at least 21 years of age to volunteer. Volunteers are required to attend an hour-long training session during the week before the event, and work during at least one of the two festival sessions. Besides that, you just need to smile and enjoy!

HOW DO YOU SIGN UP?
Sign up for all the fun today!!! Sign up here:
http://www.ourcor.org/index.php?option=com_dtregister&Itemid=74

CONTACT COR:
Katie Wilmesherr - katiewilmesherr@gmail.com
Caroline Fields - ccarolinefields@aol.com
Katherine Swartz - k.m.swartz@hotmail.com