What: Change for Change Show and Auction
Earlier this fall, 85 artists received defunct parking meters to transform into pieces of art as part of the city's Climate Protection Action Campaign. Come see the unveiling, show and auction of these one-of-a-kind pieces. WACH Fox will match the proceeds and use all funds to promote sustainability in the Midlands on air.
There are a few ways to show your support:
- Volunteer! We have four one-hour shifts available, and before/after you work your shift, you get to enjoy the event for FREE! One hours shifts at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 with a final "break down" shift at 8:30 p.m. To volunteer, contact mpbaldauf@columbiasc.net!
- Attend the event. I know it's Christmas week, but if you're in town, what better way to celebrate and support sustainability?! The price is right - just $10 per person. Purchase tickets online at http://www.midlandsconnect.com/directory/changeforchange/.
- Get your company to commit to purchasing a meter! It's a piece of art + a conversation piece + a way to support sustainability in the Midlands OR one heck of a stocking stuffer! Just send someone that night with "the ability to purchase and pay."
If you have any questions, please contact the City's Sustainability Facilitator, Mary Pat Baldauf at mpbaldauf@columbiasc.net or 545-2722.
When: December 21, 2010, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: 701 Whaley
Every two years the community conducts a ‘count’ of people who are homeless living in emergency and transitional shelters and literally on the streets and other placed not meant for human habitation. Every two years, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires housing and service providers to complete a count of people who are homeless in their community. The count helps us understand the issues and experience of homelessness.
United Way conducts the homeless count in Richland and Lexington counties. The count is conducted by trained volunteers doing one-on-one surveys with homeless people. This year’s count will be conducted between Thursday, January 27th- Sunday, January 30th to obtain a snapshot of the people experiencing homeless in our community.
United Way will hold interest meetings for all who are interested in learning more about how to volunteer for the 2011 Homeless Count. The interest meetings will be held at United Way’s office at 1800 Main St.
The dates and times for the interest meetings are:
Wednesday, December 15th from 10:00-11:30
Wednesday, December 15th from 2:30-3:30
Wednesday, January 19th from 10:00-11:30
Volunteers will be selected after an interview with United Way’s Financial Stability Director, Jennifer Moore. There will be a mandatory two hour training prior to the volunteers participating in the 2011 Homeless Count.
The trainings will be held:
Friday, January 7th from 10:00-12:00
Wednesday, January 12th from 1:00-3:00
Friday, January 21st from 2:00-4:00
If you wish to register for the interest meeting, please contact me at bmolony@uway.org or (803) 758-6987.
What: Volunteer servers and bartenders needed at Le Café Jazz
Le Cafe Jazz is open every Friday & Saturday night from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. in Finlay Park by the Skipp Pearson Jazz Foundation. Enjoy crepes, gourmet sandwiches, cheeses and French desserts while listening to three different musical sets of subgenres of jazz. Volunteers are needed to help with serving and bartending.
As part of each evening until Dec 24th Le Jazz Cafe will be spearheading a toy/book drive for the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice.
If you are interested in volunteering, contact skpfoundaiton@yahoo.com or call Shirley Martin, Executive Director at (803) 400-1879.
What: Carolina Aquatics Swim Meet Timers NeededCarolina 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 USCWhen: December 3-5, 2010Available 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.
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
