Get in the Pink 5k and 10k

The 3rd Annual Get in the Pink is set for Saturday, May 7, 2011. Participants can choose between a 10k and 5k race.  In addition, the popular Stiletto Sprint will place along with the Kids Fun Run!  Register early to take advantage of a discount.

Register online: www.getinthepink.org/register

Winter Weather Impacts Blood Donations

The American Red Cross South Carolina Blood Services Region canceled and postponed several blood drives across the region earlier this week in response to the inclement weather conditions.

Winter weather often causes delays and cancellations for schools, work and community events.  But it also means cancellations of vitally important blood donation opportunities. Since this Monday, winter weather has forced donation centers to be closed and 21 blood drives to be canceled across the South Carolina Region, which means the Red Cross was not able to collect more than 800 units of blood and platelets it was counting on.

Schedule an appointment to give blood through the American Red Cross today at one of the following blood drives and help save lives. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org for more information or to schedule an appointment to donate blood or platelets.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DONATION CENTERS IN YOUR AREA:
Columbia Donation Center
2751 Bull St.
Columbia, SC 29201

Blood donation hours:
Monday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursday: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Platelet donation hours:
Sunday: 6 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Monday: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday: 6 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Friday: 6 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Saturday: 6 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Sumter Donation Center
1155 N Guignard Dr.
Sumter, SC 29150

Blood donation hours:
Monday: noon-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday: noon-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Thursday: noon-6:30 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Web: www.centralscredcross.org

Call for Volunteers for the 2010 Urban Tour

Volunteers are needed for the 2010 Urban Tour held on Thursday, May 6 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. City Center Partnership presents the Urban Tour which is a free event showcasing all that Columbia’s downtown has to offer. The self-guided walking tour includes special offers and giveaways from retailers, live entertainment such as street performers and musicians, local artists, carriage rides, a glimpse into downtown living, stories behind some of our historic buildings, food and discounted drinks all along the way. Volunteers will be asked to attend a pre-tour cocktail meeting on Monday, April 19 at 6:05 p.m. at the new Fox Theater ( future Nickelodeon Theatre) located at 1607 Main Street between the former Lourie’s building and Kings Jewelers.

If interested, please contact Steve Varholy at 803.404.5535 or steve@wxryfm.org.

Sponsors for the event include:
City Center Partnership, City of Columbia, First Citizens Bank, M&J Wilkow, Edens & Avant, CarterTodd & Associates, Capitol Places, Budweiser of Columbia and Free Times.

Facebook Event

Get Involved. Join COR. Win an iPhone.

Join or renew your membership to enter to win an iPhone!

How do I enter?
Enter to win an iPhone during Columbia Opportunity Resource’s membership renewal campaign, which runs through September 30, 2009. All you have to do is be one of the first 25 to join or renew your membership before October 1, 2009. We will draw a winner once 25 new members have joined or renewed their membership. For additional information, please contact membership@ourcor.org.

Cost of Membership:
$20 student, $35 individual

Enter today:
http://tinyurl.com/joinCOR

Already a member?
RSVP to the Facebook event and invite your friends and we'll draw a winner for a $50 gift certificate to the Columbia restaurant of their choice!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=135540595638

What are we giving away? An actual iPhone or a gift certificate?
We are giving the winner an Apple gift certificate for $199. This can actually be used to purchase any apple good/service that you would like.

COR is dedicated to making Columbia a better place to live, learn, work, and play.