2014 Spring Discover Columbia Issue

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Happy New Year and Happy Spring 2014Welcome to our new format The larger pages will enable you to better ldquoDiscover Greater Columbiardquo and celebrate everything good happy and fun about the Columbia area Check out our monthly calendars our activity suggestions our ldquoget acquainted pagesrdquo for visitors and newcomers yoursquoll love it

Copyright copy2014 Gardener Publications LLC bull 1523 Sunset Blvd Suite E West Columbia SC 29169 bull 803-798-6960 bull Published January May amp SeptemberWe gather information from sources we deem reliable however we urge readers to check with the business or organization to confirm date time and location A digital copy ofthe magazine is available on our website wwwhugerstreetcom where all website links are active Thatrsquos a convenient way to verify information at the source

Education amp EmploymentRichland School District One p 23SC Works p 17FinancialAllSouth Federal Credit Union p 25FoodCellar on Greene p 6Cupcake p 16Inakaya Japanese Restaurant p 7Jillianrsquos p 6Liberty Tap Room amp Grill p 3Little Pigs Barbecue p 7Menkoi Ramen House p 7Mr Friendlyrsquos p 6Pearlz Oyster Bar p 3Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse p 3 amp p 5Ruthrsquos Chris Steak House p 2Sato p 33Solstice Kitchen p 6FunColonial Life Arena p 11Frankiersquos Fun Park p 4Jillianrsquos p 6Lake Murray Boat Club p 33Saluda Shoals Park p 34Spirit of Lake Murray p 32Strong Threads p 10Tsubaki Karaoke Bar p 7YMCA p 30

HealthFamily Medicine Centers of SC p 31Universtiy Specialty OBGYN p 23YMCA p 30Homes | Home DecorDecorating Den p 35Essex Homes p 13Ethan Allen p 16Great Southern Homes p 15Madison A Ballagh p 7Salters Property Management p 17HotelsDoubletree by Hilton p 36Retail Therapy | ShoppingColumbiana Center p 35Dutch Square Mall p 21Granger Owings p 21SC State Farmers Market p 24Southern Bedding of Columbia p21Town of Chapin p 33Village at Sandhill p 20Taxi CabChecker Yellow Cab p 33WorshipShandon United Methodist Ch p17Weddings amp EventsDoubletree by Hilton p 36Spirit of Lake Murray p 32

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thru the 20thMAIN STREET ICE BOYD PLAZASkate the night away on a 50X 63 synthetic ice- skating rinkin downtown Columbia8035453100 1515 MainStreet Corner of Hampton ampMain Streets

thru the 31stFROM LANDRUMTO LEEDSCommon Ceramics in 19th-Century ColumbiaDiningcooking and storage waresHistoric Columbia Foundation8032527742

thru FEB 28FREE FRIDAYS ATTHE ZOORichland and Lexington countyresidents are invited to enjoyFree Fridays at Riverbanks Zooand Garden-only in January ampFebruary 8037798717

thru MAY 4TUTANKHAMUNRETURN OF THEKINGExperience King Tutrsquos life anddeath through 124 replicas ofsacred amp personal possessionsSC State Museum 8038984921

JANUARY 9-19RESTAURANTWEEK SCFrom fine to casual diningparticipating restaurantsfeature special menu itemspromotions and discounts httpbitly59W26z

JANUARY 10-12DISNEYrsquoS THELITTLE MERMAIDJRICRC Childrenrsquos Theatre The storyabout beautiful young mermaidAriel Harbison Theatre Call8033456181 for tickets amp info

JANUARY 11BEETHOVEN ampBLUE JEANSSC Philharmonic 2014Masterworks Season - Premiumconcert Koger Center for theArts 8037717937

It might be Columbia on the outsidewhere January daytime highsaverage in the mid 50rsquos but itrsquos

Snowville inside EdVenture

Climb Mount EdVerest explore anice cave or get the chills in ablizzard simulator Tube down SledHill a 25 ft long ride down aslippery hill giving visitors a wintryexperience not normally found in theSouth Join a team in the ice hockeyrink or test your aim with thesnowball blaster EdVentureChildrenrsquos Museum 803-779-3100

Thru February 23rd FREE A sneak peek at the Columbia City Balletrsquosproduction of the Lewis Carroll classic Performed at theRichland County Main Library on January 19th from3pm - 5pm in Bostick Auditorium (lower level)803-799-9084 The ballet will be performed on March21-March 22 2014 at the Koger Center for the Arts

EdVenture Childrenrsquos Museum

JANUARY 12JEFF DUNHAMDisorderly Conduct Tour Thefamed troupe of sidekicks areback with more laughs than ever before Colonial LifeArena 801 Lincoln Street18554LMCTIX

JANUARY 15TEDESCHI TRUCKSBANDGrammy award winner for BestBlues Album TownshipAuditorium 8035762356

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JANUARY 17-FEB 1ELVIS HAS LEFTTHE BUILDINGFind out what can possiblyhappen when Elvis Presleydisappears from GracelandTown Theatre 1012 Sumter St8037992510

JANUARY 18 STATE MUSEUMROADSHOWBring your antiques for aninformal appraisal Jewelryfine art furniture amp more301 Gervais St 8038984921httpbitlybyHARd

JANUARY 18WINTER JAZZFESTNorman Brown Gerald AlbrightThe Average White Band andmore Township Auditorium8035762356

JANUARY 18SNOWMAN RUNamp 8K ROAD RACEamp YOUTH FUNRUN(see above) Caughman RoadPark 8037417272 x 141

JANUARY 23EXPLORING MARS w NASA Engineer KobieBoykins Anecdotes aboutdesigning amp deploying roboticMars rovers on successfulmissions Harbison Theatre8034075011

JANUARY 23USC SYMPHONYORCHESTRA with USC Concerto-AriaWinners Performances bywinners of the USC Concerto-Aria Competition at the KogerCenter for the Arts Info amp ticketsat httpbitly1akRmRA

JANUARY 24FOOD NOT BOMBSBENEFITChris Compton amp The RubyBrunettes Dr Roundhousemore Conundrum Music Hallhttpbitly18vFfzT

JANUARY 25JASON ALDEAN2014 Night Train Tour Withspecial guests Florida GeorgiaLine and newcomer Tyler FarrColonial Life Arena 801 LincolnStreet 18554LMCTIX

JANUARY 31-FEB 1GISELLEThe ballet tells the story of alovely peasant girl namedGiselle who has a passion fordancing Columbia City Ballet8032512222

JANUARY 31QUEENS OF THESTONE AGEDriving angular rock band ofinternational renownTownship Auditorium8035762356

33rd AnnualSnowman Run8K Road Race ampYouth Fun RunThe Snowman Run is a

great place to begin your2014 race season

Columbiarsquos 3rd oldestroad race held rain or

shine January 18thCaughman Road Park

Hopkins SC(803) 741-7272 ext 141

Registration form onlinehttpbitly16YpZfL

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BOOKSHerersquos an alternative to regular adultSunday school - in a relaxed lectureformat Biblical texts are examined fromhistorical theological and spiritualperspectives Instructor is Dr DavidShields McClintock Professor of SouthernLetters in the English amp HistoryDepartments at the University of SouthCarolina Chapel Bible Study is mostSundays 945 am in the Chapel BrunerBuilding at Shandon United MethodistChurch 803-256-8383

Richland County Recreatio

n Commission

YMCA

Also known asThe Bible

Weekend Trail Rides

Happy trails to you YMCA Lexingtonoffers members and non-members a onehour guided trail ride on their 160 acreproperty No experience necessary - horsesare matched to riders by the Yrsquos trainedstaff Ages 8 and up (200 lb limit)Reservations required 803-359-3376 ext 17$15 members $25 non-members


FEBRUARY 7-APRIL 20JAPAN amp THEJAZZ AGEOne of the worlds premiercollections of Japanese art inthe Art Deco style ColumbiaMuseum of Art 803799-2810

FEBRUARY 8HISTORY IN THEMAKINGCelebrating African-AmericanArt Put on by Columbia Parksamp Recreation Held at DutchSquare Mall 421 Bush River Rd

FEBRUARY 8BUDDY GUY ampJONNY LANGAn Evening of Blues Rock ampSoul Township Auditorium1703 Taylor St 8035762356

FEBRUARY 12KRASNOYARSKNATIONAL DANCECOMPANY OFSIBERIAEvening of dance inspired bythe natural beauty and peopleof Siberia Presented atNewberry Opera House8032766264

FEBRUARY 15STRONG THREADSsee above

FEBRUARY 19DISNEY JR LIVEPirate amp Princess AdventureFeaturing Mickey and MinnieSofia the First amp Jake and theNever Land Pirates ColonialLife Arena 801 Lincoln Street18554LMCTIX

FEBRUARY 21-MAR1 ldquoTHE 39 STEPSrdquoAn Alfred Hitchcock espionagethriller Theatre SC Drayton HallTheatre 8037772551

FEBRUARY 21DARIUS RUCKERTrue Believers Tour SC native ampplatinum-selling entertainerfeaturing Eli Young Band andspecial guest David NailColonial Life Arena 801 LincolnStreet 18554LMCTIX

FEBRUARY 22SOUTHERNEXPOSURE NEWMUSIC SERIES 730PM Concerts unparalleledfor their mix of artistic qualityeducation and cutting-edgeprogramming 8037774421

For almost 8 years Columbiarsquos WoodrowWilson Family Home has been engaged in amultiphase comprehensive rehabilitationBringing back the home to its original designand look its rooms now lay out as they did whennew in 1872 and reflect paint colors popular atthat time The Woodrow Wilson Family Homehas broadened its place in local history as it willnow feature exhibit galleries period vignettesvirtual tours and wayside signage that help thevisitor understand the Reconstruction Era

following the end of the Civil War Learn moreat historiccolumbiaorg

Woodrow Wilson Family Home

Re-opens Feb 15th

FEBRUARY

Historic Columbia Foundatio

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Presidents Day is MondayFebruary 17Go shopping for a car PresidentsDay weekend typically featuressome of the best car deals of the year as dealerstry to clear out prior-year inventory

FEBRUARY 7 amp 8MONSTER JAMThe largest amp most popularmonster truck tour Twelve-feet-tall 10000 pound trucksrip thru a custom-designedtrack CLA 801 Lincoln Street18554LMCTIX


FEBRUARY 28SLEEPING BEAUTYA timeless fairy tale told by theColumbia Classical Ballet KogerCenter for the Arts8032512222

FEBRUARY 28 -MARCH 2OPERA AT USCLrsquoelisir drsquoamore(sung in Italian) Drayton Hall8032512222

If wersquore lucky it will be a bit brisk this ValentinersquosDay (wersquore not asking for rain or snow just a littlekiss from Old Man Winter) Huddling together inthe cold can actually be fun if yoursquore in the rightplace with the right someone

GOOD CUDDLINrsquo SPOTSGOOD CUDDLINrsquo SPOTS Snuggling on a park benchoverlooking the CongareeRiver at Riverfront Park ampCanal

Sipping a hot toddy at theRooftop Bar on top of theSheraton Hotel downtownlooking out at the city lights

Watching the sun go down over LakeMurray from the outsidedecks at Liberty on the Lakewhere sunsets are prettierin the winter than in thesummer (and theyrsquove got thelower deck heated)

Cuddle

Sit side-by-side

for a moreromantic

dinner

Ruthrsquos Chris Steak House

FEBRUARY 22JAMES GREGORYRib-tickling reflections on lifefrom the front porch with one ofAmericarsquos favorite comediansNewberry Opera House8032766264

FEBRUARY 23SHUCKINrsquo ON THESHOALSThe Saluda Shoals FoundationsAnnual Fundraiser Enjoyoysters chili beer wine amp Bid toWin- A Benefit Auction 4-7PM8032132035 Saluda ShoalsPark


What Makes Us Specialour Love for LearningWhen The Dust SettlesThe Stars Will SparkleThe South Carolina State Museum is addinga new facility scheduled to open in 2014The museum will be the first in the US tofeature under one roof an on-site (1750 sqft)and online observatory and classroom withan exceptional 1926 Alvan Clark 12 38 inchrefracting telescope a 55-foot planetariumdome with digital projector and theater with atotally immersive environment that surroundsviewers with stunning multi-media imagesand digital sound 4D multi-sensory theaterwhere the audience will physically sensesmells and feel wind rain and vibrations asthey watch 3D films plus an outdoortelescope viewing terrace and distancelearning studio 803-898-4921

Your Teens Will Love ThisRichland Libraryrsquos Teen Center is acontemporary high-tech space locatedwithin the main library that allows teensages 12 - 18 to do what the experts callHanging Out Messing Around andGeeking Out or HoMaGo Technologyincludes 3D printers Microsoft SurfaceWindows 8 tablets iPad 2rsquos Microsoft PixelSense Touch Table with apps iMacs HPall-in-one computers Xbox 360NintendoWiiPlayStation 2 60rdquo flat screen monitorReady Animator stations and aWhisperSync vocal recording booth 1431Assembly St 803-799-9084 FREE

Is Your Child a Math WizMathematics Education for Gifted SecondarySchool Students (MEGSSS) is a highlyaccelerated and enriched program designed forstudents identified as superior in mathematicaland verbal reasoning in grades 6-10 TheMEGSSS curriculum provides a differentiatedand highly accelerated course of study for themathematically gifted student The curriculumincludes a formal introduction to college-levellogic probability and number theory as wellas traditional approaches to algebra geometryand calculus Opportunities for AdvancedPlacement IB and dual credit college coursesare available to MEGSSS students in grades 1011 and 12 MEGGS is offered to students atRichland County School District One803-231-7000

Richland County Public Library

Retired Over 60 Lived in SC for at least 12 months ClaimSC as state of residence Free tuition at the University of SouthCarolina Seniors may enroll in classes where space is availablestarting the first day of class for the semester (803) 777-4233


EssexHomes

The key to better living

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Thank you

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Best High Schools in the StateEach year US News and World Report ranksthe nationrsquos high schools and colleges ThreeMidlands high schools made the top 10 forSouth Carolina in 2014 Heading the list ofSouth Carolinarsquos 223 high schools - Chapin(3) Dutch Fork (4) and Lexington (9)

University of South

Carolina School of

Music ConcertsColumbia residents visitors and the USCcommunity can enjoy hundreds of concerts andrecitals throughout the year many of which arefree to attend School of Music orchestraschoirs ensembles recitals and guest artistconcerts take place in beautiful venues like theKoger Center for the Arts and the School ofMusicrsquos intimate Recital Hall Annual signatureevents include the nationally acclaimedSoutheastern Piano Festival and SouthernExposure New Music series winner of theChamber Music AmericaASCAP Award forAdventurous Programming For a schedule visithttpbitlyHavONb

ECONOMIC NEWS Wersquore AheadGovernor Nikki Haley and the SC Department of Commerceteam have been deeply involved in recruiting companies to ourstate over the past few years with promises and delivery of1000rsquos of new jobs When Boeing came to North Charlestonthe projected job creation was 3800 That projection hasincreased to 6000 Bridgestone Tire recently announced a 12billion dollar investment in Aiken County creating 1000 jobsOur state is widely recognized as a Top State to Do BusinessThe year 2013 saw over $3 billion in capital investmentstatewide This bodes well for the state governmentrsquos financialhealth managed from the capital city Columbia University ofSouth Carolinarsquos Darla Moore School of Economics projectsgrowth in leisure and hospitality construction financial servicesand retail Unemployment dropped to 75 in 2013 and isprojected to continue to decline

The USC Symphony Orchestra books world-class soloistsand presents programs that include challengingrepetoire for its 100-plus student musicians

So Much Good Goinrsquo On

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tsgt Feb 2 Chamber Innovista Concert Series3PMgt Feb 11 USC Symphony Orchestra AnEvening of Lerner amp Loewe Classics730PMgt March 28 Jeff Bradetich Guest ArtistBass Recital 6-7PMgt April 1 USC Symphony Orchestra withCirque de la Symphonie 730PM


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Brickside VillageEau Clair Place Forest Creek

Summit Hills

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Toastmasters Learn tocommunicate effectively RichlandChapter 803-386-1199 | LexingtonChapter 803-665-1256

Richland County Library Careercoaching one-on-one EastoverBranch Ongoing 803-353-8584

American Red Cross First aidCPR and life-saving skills Ongoing803-540-1200

IT-Ology amp Midlands TechnicalCollege Lunch and learn one-hourbusiness topics Ongoing803-732-0432

Riverbanks Zoo amp GardenGardening workshops for novices ampgreen thumbs 803-779-8717

USC String Project Adults amp kidslearn to play cello violin viola andbass 803-777-9568

Palmetto Health Baptist Baby 101provides info on caring for newbornand more Ongoing 803-296-2273

Bet-Mar Buy a home brewery kit amplearn from these knowledgeable folksabout making beer 803-798-2033

Jillianrsquos Learn to shag dance EveryThursday is Shag Night in the GrooveShack 803-779-7789

Swiftwater Bead Learn all kinds ofjewelry making Ongoing803-252-2020

Kevin Britt Golf Academy Adult ampjunior lessons individual amp groupclasses Ongoing 803-261-9153

Columbia Art Center Classes in theart of clay throwing amphandbuilding 6 weeks803-545-3093

Jeep Rogers YMCA American RedCross Lifeguard Certification classesApril 803-451-8439 ext 22

Fleur de LysCooking SchoolLesson withdinner from aworld-class chef Ongoing 803-765-9999

Lanier Sailing Academy Keelboatbasics - American Sailboat AssnCertified Ongoing 803-317-9070

SakiTumi Grill Sushi classes forcouples amp groupsincludes food ampdrink Ongoing803-931-0700

The CMA Art School Art classesfor kids amp adults Ongoing803-799-2810

Workshop Theatre Introduction toActing for Adults March 12 - Apr 23803-799-4876

EagleAviation AOne-HourDiscoveryFlight for$125 will introduce the basicsOngoing 803-771-7915

Drew Wellness Center Swimlessons for adults and childrenOngoing 803-545-3200

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Meet us at

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Lifersquos journeys are rarely traced with straight linesNo matter where you are on your spiritual journey at Shandon yoursquoll find a place

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a place to make a difference amp celebrate life ndash

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19 Robert Circa 1823 To FEE21 SC State tural natural a ical history Carolina ope FEE

15 McKissick MuseumUniversity of SC museumopen Mon-Sat FREE17 Riverbanks Zoo ampGarden Top 10 Zoo amp botan-ical garden open daily 9-5FEE18 Richland County Librarymain city library open daily8037999084

7 First Baptist Church CivilWar site Signage in front8 SC Governors Mansion(Circa 1855 Tours by apptTues amp Wed 803-737-17109 Granby Park riversidetrail FREE10 Greater ColumbiaChamber of Commerce

4 Riverfront Park amp Historic Canal paved trailalong river benches parkFREE 5 Columbia MarionetteTheatre for children openSaturdays 11am amp 3pm FEE6 Finlay Park Fountainlake benches playgroundFREE

Downtown AttractionsNumbers on Downtown Map2 Columbia Fire Dept Museum artifacts from themid 1800rsquos forward openweekdays 830-5 FREE3 Columbia Museum of ArtArt from Ancient Egypt theRenaissance and more openTues - Sun FEE

11 Hampton Preston Man-sion built in 1818 ToursTues-Sun FEE12 Koger Center for theArts performing arts center13 Manns-Simons SiteAfrican American historicsite Tours Tues-Sun FEE 14 Memorial Park monu-ments to fallen SC soldiers


ROSEWOOD

25 Woodrow Wilson Boy-hood Home Circa 1872opens on Feb 15 2014 afterrenovations27 EdVenture Childrenrsquos Museum (top notch museumOpen Tues - Sun FEE28 Colonial Life Arenaperforming arts amp sportsvenue

21 Confederate Relic Roomamp Military Museum openTues - Sat amp 1st Sunday ofmo FEE22 Township Auditoriumperfoming arts venue23 Trinity Episcopal Cathe-dral historic cemetery)

obert Mills House 823 Tours Tues-Sun

State Museum Cul- atural and technolog-

history of Southa open Tues - Sun

THIS WEEKrsquoS TOP 10 THINGS TO DOis just a scan away

Find out whatrsquos happening

right nowin Greater Columbia


Explore Northeastrsquos Village at Sandhill Departmentstore favorites Belk and JCPenney anchor this beautifullylandscaped 300-acre shoppersrsquo mecca Unique local shops areneighbors to nationally known brands like Victoriarsquos Secret andAcademy Sports Regular entertainment lots of benches lovelyfountains a variety of good restaurants a very nice place tospend a day Two Notch Road and Clemson Road(803) 419-0235

Big amp Beautiful - Columbiana Centre Columbiana Centreis the largest enclosed shopping mall in Columbia with anchorsBelk Dillards Sears and JCPenney Walk the mall and yoursquoll geta great workout A full size carousel sits inside the food courtalong with loads of food choices Everything you expect in a nicemall is here Located off I-26 at Harbison Blvd (803) 732-6255

Convenience and Value - Dutch Square MallColumbiarsquos original enclosed mall is anchored by Belk andBurlington Coat Factory with many national and local storesoffering a wide selection of apparel athletic shoes footwearjewelry and moremany at discounted prices Multi-plexcinema Bush River Road near I-26 (803) 772-3864

Downtown - Main Street Buy fabulous clothing fromGranger-Owings and Circa 1332 outdoor apparel and fun stufffrom Mast General Store hip eyewear from Frame of Mindoriginal art at Tapps Art Center and from the artist studios insidethe Arcade Building

Devine Street The upper crust of Columbia retailFrom art galleries to shoe boutiques to fine jewelry to designerclothing Devine Street is the place to be New stores opening inearly 2014 Monkeersquos (upscale womenrsquos clothing) and StrictlyRunning (new store) Devine Street

Trenholm Plaza This old-timey strip shopping center hasundergone a complete personality change and is now a hip hometo great dining Fresh Market Stein-Mart Books-a-Million Publixand a dozen fun and interesting one-of-a-kind shops TrenholmRoad and Forest Drive (near Ft Jackson)

Five Points Where the college crowd shops Manyapparel accessory and footwear retailers along with coffee shopsand ethnic dining Hippie duds vintage apparel art music moreVicinity of Harden St at Devine St New stores opening in early2014 Steel Garden (clothing and accessories focusing on USMade goods also selling intimates and seasonal swim)619 Harden Street

An Afternoon in Chapin This unique small town is at Exit 91off I-26 and has a great selection of specialty shops includingapparel furniture gifts and art galleries

The Vista Just west of downtown the Vista area is a popularentertainment and dining district but also home to walk-aboutshopping for art clothing outdoor gear jewelry gifts antiques andhome furnishings Opening soon Studio Cellar a paint amp sipstudio Gervais St west of Assembly St

Lexington Pavillion The newest center in the Lexington areawith Target Cost Plus World Market PetsMart Best Buy and anarray of smaller shops and restaurants Located at 5109 SunsetBoulevard (US Hwy 378)

BelkJCPenneyOld NavyTJ MaxxHome GoodsAcademy Sports + OutdoorsHH GreggHome DepotRooms-To-GoWorld MarketBooks-A-Millionamp dozens of specialty storesRegal Cinemas amp IMAXamp seventeen restaurants

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Wersquore the Center of Fabulous FunSouth Carolinarsquos booming tourism industry brings $15 billion to our state eachyear From the glorious mountains in the Upstate to the 187 miles of AtlanticOcean shoreline on the coast people from around the world come to play Majordraws include over 400 championship golf courses charming cities likeCharleston and Beaufort an abundance of historical sites wide beaches alongthe Grand Strand and thousands of cultural events and family festivals And allthis fabulous fun is within a bit over 2 hours by car Our weather is superb -warm summers and mild winters We enjoy outdoor activities throughout theyear with few weather-related interruptions

Where the Boys (amp Girls) AreLooking for love in all the wrong places Join a localorganization for young professionals where having funtogether is the ordre du jour and meeting that specialsomeone is qui prometbull Columbia Opportunity Resource - connects youngtalented professionals in the greater Columbia area to diverse andmeaningful networks for leadership service and fun ourcororgbull Young Leaders Society - a group of nearly 500 community-minded members who believe that collectively they can do more thanthey can do alone ylsmidlandscombull Columbia Habitat Young Professionals - a diverseteam that is highly motivated service oriented and ready to use its skillstalents connections and knowledge to help Habitat for Humanity eliminatepoverty housing throughout Columbia facebookcomColumbiaHYPbull Lexington Young Professionals - young professionals andfuture business leaders come together to meet greet and grow theirpersonal and business networks through social interactionlexingtonyoungprofessionalscom

Loving life

Isle of Palms K Gardener

Be Happy Stay HealthyGreater Columbia has a wealth of healthylifestyle facilitators and rates are great

Crooked Creek Park | Chapin 803345-61811 month per person $15 or $16 depending onresidency

Seven Oaks Park| St Andrews 80377233361 month per person $15 or $16 depending onresidency

YMCA | Downtown NW NE Lexington andOrangeburg community-wide membership Call for details 8037999187

Lexington Leisure Center| Lexington 803359-3658 1 year per person ages 15 - 54$175 over 55 $120

Batesburg Leesville Leisure Center | B-L8035323810 1 year per person ages 15 - 54$120 over 55 $100

Tri City Leisure Center | West Columbia8039399309 1 year per person ages 15 - 54$175 over 55 $120

Polo Road Park | NE Columbia 80373616571 month per person $10 per year $75

Garners Ferry Adult Activity Center | SE Columbia8036471324 1 month per person $10 per year$75


According to the South CarolinaBarbeque Association there are 4 typesof barbeque in the country and they are

generally known by the type of sauceused for basting and finishing the meat -VinegarPepper Mustard Light Tomato

amp Heavy Tomato Most barbequesmokers offer one type of sauce but not

Little Pigs Barbecue in NortheastColumbia on Alpine Road Champ

McGee owner and barbecuerextraordinaire feels like diners should be

able to have what they like and offersbarbeque with vinegarpepper mustardand tomato sauces People sure like it -

readers of Southern Living Magazinevoted it the best barbeque in the SouthOpen Wednesday for lunch Thursday -

Saturday all day Sunday for brunchwwwlittlepigsbiz 8037888238

You Like at

Little Pigs

Barbeque

Lake Murray Boat Club is a worry-free alternativeto the expense and time commitment of traditionalboat ownership Members enjoy unlimited use ofthe finest fleet of watercraft and water toys onLake Murray The club staff takes care of boatingdetails and maintenance so their members canenjoy the best part - getting out on the lake Theclub sells out of memberships each spring so callnow while memberships are still available8034072828 wwwlakemurrayboatclubcom

More Boats

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Money


The Redevelopment of the Bull Street Mental Hospital SiteThe property at Bull Street and Elmwood Avenueonce a state mental hospital has been looking fora new identity and some TLC for a long timeThe site has been considered one of the mostvaluable properties in the Southeast 181 acres atthe edge of a redeveloping downtown likeColumbiarsquos Hughes Development Corporationof Greenville SC is taking on the project with amaster plan to develop a world class site that willallow space for living office retail andentertainment while retaining the most historicaspects of the site Hughes is known for theirdevelopment work in downtown Greenville SC

Palmetto Compress WarehouseIn the late 1800rsquos - early 1900rsquos Columbia was home to six

textile mills (the first electric-powered mill in the country now

houses the South Carolina State Museum on Gervais St)

Support businesses to the textile mills thrived and the Palmetto

Compress and Warehouse Company built a large complex to

mechanically compress cotton bales in size for more economic

transit and storage The vast red brick building at 617 Devine

St is on the National Register of Historic Places and was

recently put under contract by Palmetto Compress Preservation

Developers LLC with plans to convert the building into a 100-

room hotel rooftop condorsquos and a mixture of retail and office

space

Hub at ColumbiaWhat happens when downtownrsquos largest commercial tenant

(SCANA) moves to the other side of the river A lot of office

space sits idle small businesses and downtown in general

suffer a major blow until an enterprising residential

developer sees an opportunity to renovate the high-rise

building into luxury apartments for university students and

young professionals Scheduled for occupancy in Fall 2014

Developing

Stories

Hub at Columbia



MARCH 1PALLADIUMSOCIETYrsquoS CHILICOOKOFFBring your friends and familyand see how many chilirecipes you can test 5PM SCState Fairgrounds 1200Rosewood Drive8032521770 x 23

MARCH 1MARDI GRASFESTIVAL1030AM - 730PM Fun withtrue PARTY ANIMALS Musicparade food amp morepartyanimalsmardigrascom

MARCH 2CELTIC WOMANAs seen on PBS Inspiringperformances of timelessmusic with theirunforgettable angelic voicesTownship Auditorium8035762350

MARCH 7-9CRAFTSMENrsquoSCLASSIC ART ampCRAFT FESTIVALVoted one of the top 100shows featuring artwork fromhundreds of artists amp craftspeople State FairgroundshttpbitlyaOLLr1

MARCH 14WINTER JAM2014Christian musicrsquos largest tourFeaturing Newsboys LecraeTenth Avenue NorthThousand Foot Krutch amp more7PM 801 LincolnStreet18774892849

MARCH 15ST PATrsquoS IN FIVE POINTSCelebrate your inner Irish withfood fun and local flare 5Krun and 1-mile walk paradelive music on multiple stageswwwfivepointscolumbiacom

MARCH 15-16SHEN YUN PER-FORMING ARTSReviving 5000 years ofcivilization Koger Center8032512222

MARCH 21 amp 22SMOKINrsquo AT THEFARMERS MARKETCommissionerrsquos Cup BBQCook-off and Festival BBQsamples live entertainmentcooking demonstrations ampmorehttp1usagovZulr96

MARCH

30thannual

March 28th - 30th at the SC StateFairgrounds the ultimate hunting andfishing show is held rain or shine Favoritesinclude Bwana Jim who specializes inreptiles like snakes alligators and turtlesand other animals such as armadilloswallabies and exotic birds presented in afun and entertaining way And everyoneloves the Bass Tub Come see a 5500-gallon aquarium stocked with largemouthand striped bass featuring fishingseminars and casting demonstrations byKeith Johnson dnrscgovpsc

Palmetto Sportsmenrsquos ClassicWe all love St Patrickrsquos Day in 5 Points andthatrsquos why 40000 of us show up for the annualparade and festival Learn traditional Irish dance withthe Rince Na hrsquoEireann Step Dancers Lessonsgiven Tuesdays at Holy Apostles Orthodox Church inWest Columbia Or learn traditional Irish music at

the Redbird School of Irish Music (803) 206-2483 Enjoy a Guinness at Irish pubs Puddlinrsquo Duck

(northeast) or Delaneyrsquos (FivePoints) Also see the SouthCarolina Irish Memorial atRiverfront Park dedicated to theIrishmen who built the canal

get your

irish

on

WithYour Fist

Holding Tight tothe String of Your KiteGreater Columbia has plenty of public parksand green spaces for your kite-flying pleasure Marchbrings the winds that really make this activity so much funHead out to the open fields and expanses at FinlayPark (downtown) Seven Oaks (northwest) orPolo Road Park (northeast) Need akite BeBeep at 4525

Forest Drive sellsthem

gtgtDid you know TheldquoCongareesrdquo as the area wasknown is situated in LexingtonCounty near the place where theCherokee Path crossed the

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Department of Natural Resources

MARCH 7-22STAND BY YOURMAN THETAMMYWYNETTE STORYTown Theatre 1012 SumterStreet 8037992510

MARCH 14-16CAROLINA CLASSIC HOME ampGARDEN SHOWIn its 48th year Exhibitors ingardening homeimprovement outdoorproducts amp more StateFairgrounds 8032566238

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MARCH 22THE GREATCOLUMBIAQUESTA citywide scavenger huntcovering Columbiarsquos historyPuzzles clues amp challengesearn points amp prizes 9AM1616 Blanding St8032521770 x 23

MARCH 27-30ITrsquoS THE CIRCUSRingling Bros and Barnum ampBailey Circus presentsLegends Performers summona unicorn Pegasus amp a Woolly

Mammoth Colonial LifeArena 18554LMCTIX

MAR 27-APRIL 5JACKIE amp MESee page 29 8037774288

MAR 14-FEB 272015CAROLINAS CAMPAIGNThe destructive path ofShermanrsquos campaign andcontroversies around burningof Columbia Confederate RelicRoom amp Military Museum8037378095

MARCH 29CAROLINA CUPCome enjoy the thrilling sportof steeplechase horse racingDraws over 65000 fansSpringdale Race CourseCamden South CarolinahttpbitlyZcVwGi

MARCH 29SC CORNBREADFESTIVALLive Sugar-Free 5k run ampwalk cornbread cook-off achildrens cook-off amp more10AM-7PMhttpbitlyV6DAHV

WithYour Fist



ird ursday of themonth | 11AMGARDEN TOURS OF THE

ROBERT MILLS GROUNDSFeatures the Founderrsquos Garden herbgardens and My Motherrsquos Garden at theRobert Mills Property 1616 Blanding Street httpbitlydFlHOS

March 29 | 10AMCOLUMBIA GARDEN CLUB

SPRING PLANT amp TREE

EXCHANGE4711 Forest Drivebitly18UULJY

April 10-13MIDLANDS PLANT amp

FLOWER FESTIVAL8AM-6PM Thursday-Saturday 10AM-4PM Sunday Pick gorgeous plants and flowers for your home SC State Farmers Mkt-3483 Charleston Hwyhttp1usagov1bxO5PS

April 11-12historic columbia

gardening symposiumRegistration includes a variety ofpresentations and workshops 8032521770 x 23 or emailreservationshistoriccolumbiaorg

The gorgeous Cayce Tennis andFitness Center is the perfect facilityfor beginners Adult ldquoIntroductionto Tennisrdquo classes are ongoing onMonday evenings year-round730pm - 830pm These one-hoursessions cost just $14 or buy apackage - 2$25 4$48 8$80 Drop-ins are welcome 1120 Fort Congaree Trail off the12th St extension 803-227-3030

Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday March 9th


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Congaree Creek (which flows into the Saluda River) Of economic and strategicimportance because of its position at the crossroads of South Carolina the colony Asearly as 1691 this area was being considered in legislative actions by the GeneralAssembly It served as trading area and settlement frontier outpost military stagingpoint early township crossroads of the great trade paths of the Catawba and Cherokeenations and a center of back country development In Lexington County a few milesoff Charleston Highway (US Hwys 21 176 321) On the National Register of HistoricPlaces

First Day of Spring isThursday March 20th

Lexington County Recreation amp Aging Commission (LCRAC)


APRIL 5CLIMB THE CLAY8K830AM An 8K (5 mile) TrailRun amp Kids Fun Run at SaludaShoals Park For a raceapplication call 8032132056Saluda Shoals Park icrcnet

APRIL 5-6COLUMBIA INTERNATIONALFESTIVALMusic culture food andperforming arts of thecultures nationalities races

and language groupsrepresented in South CarolinaThis yearrsquos theme Brazilhttpbitly1fi1xIE

APRIL 10-12GREATER CHAPINAREA OPENHOUSEExtended hours shoppingspecials dining giveawayssee pg 33

APRIL 11STARS OF THENYC BALLET

Stars of the NYCB share thestage with USC dancestudents USC SymphonyKoger Center 8037775112

APRIL 17-20DISNEY ON ICEPRESENTSROCKINrsquo EVERAFTERRock out with some of themost magical idols of allColonial Life Arena801 Lincoln Street18554LMCTIX

APRIL 18-26HAMLETOne of the greatest dramasever created At LongstreetTheatre on 1300 GreeneStreet 8037772551

APRIL 19WEST COLUMBIARIVERWALKMUSIC FESTIVALMusical guest Rob Crosby wJames amp Jake ldquoCherry CaserdquoEtheridge Food amp more8039398608 W ColumbiaAmphitheater

APRIL 25-27SANTEE BIRDINGamp NATUREFESTIVALSpend the day or weekendlearning about excitingnatural places amp theirinhabitants 8034782217

APRIL 26KIDrsquoS DAY OFLEXINGTONOffers fun food activitiesstage performancesinteractive friends art bookscrafts amp morehttpbitly9cICzP

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New Theatre SC Young Audience SeriesThese productions will feature plays for youngertheatregoers They begin with the imaginative and inspiringJackie and Me Stephen Dietzrsquo adaptation of the award-winning book for young readers by Day Gurtman Afantastical adventure of a 10-year old named Joe who hasthe unusual power of traveling back in time by holding onto abaseball card Joe meets Jackie Robinson the pioneeringbaseball player in circumstances young Joe wasnrsquotexpecting Inspiring March 27 - April 5 803-777-4288

Photo by Bob Sandberg

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AzaleaPeeping

There is no time more beautiful in South Carolina thanwhen the azaleas are in full bloom They burst forth in

March and April and fill our world with gorgeous pinks andwhites And no where are they more prolific and truly awe-inspiring than in Greater Columbia Wersquove azalea-peeped

in Charleston Wilmington and Atlanta and ColumbiaALWAYS wins Best neighborhoods Forest AcresHeathwood Lake Katherine - older neighborhoods

because azaleas like the shade of large nearby trees Bestparks SC State House grounds (open anytime)

SC Governorrsquos Mansion (open for group tours Tuesdaysamp Wednesday mornings) Heathwood Park 800 Abelia

Road


Giant Wine Sale amp TastingEvery other Saturday from 12-2pm Cellar onGreene opens its doors and bottles giving youthe ultimate Saturday afternoon experienceThey always have at least 30 wines open foryou to taste and marked down at the lowestprices possible for you to custom build a case(or two) Best part ndash this event is free that isif you buy at least two bottles 2001-DGreene Street 8033433303

APRIL 26SALUDA SPLASHOPENSOpen daily from 9AM ndash 8PM$3 per wristband $5 parkingfee 5605 Bush River Rd8037315208httpbitlyS1xCrq

APRIL 26SWEET POTATOPARADE amp FESTLive entertainment sweetpotato ice cream carnival artsamp more Hopkins Park Lower Richland Blvd8037762778

APRIL 26-JUNE 13RHYTHM ON THERIVER CONCERTSERIESSaturdays Live music amp foodright next to the RiverwalkFree 6-9PM 8037946504

MAY 2 amp 3ARTS ON THERIDGEFeatures artwork free artistdemonstrations and moreStorytelling amp art for salehttpbitlyJqWQek

MAY 3PICKINrsquo amp PIGGINrsquoSee above

MAY 3ROSEWOODCRAWFISH FESTIVALCelebrate cajun culture Featuresa diverse food music art amp fun11AM -8PM8037082440

march 2945th ANNUAL COTTONTAILFESTIVAL amp EGG HUNTAwesome family event will have gamesrides arts amp crafts and more Egg Huntswill begin promptly at 1PM (Be sure to getthere early) Polo Road Park 10AM-2PM8037417272 x 141httpbitly1eMDaSw

april 4FLASHLIGHT EASTER EGGHUNT amp CARNIVALRain date April 11thFamily-fun event Free Gibson Road Soccer Complex 8033599961 wwwlcraccom

april 15TODDLER EGG HUNTHeld rain or shine Lots of eggs filledwith healthy age-appropriate treats tofind Bring a basket Designed for toddlersages 3 and under 6PM Crooked CreekPark 8033456181 wwwicrcnet

april 18FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNTHeld rain or shine With more than 3000eggs to find Bring your flashlight andbasket For ages 3ndash8 with a special sectionfor kids under 3 Comeearly and see the Bunny8PM Crooked CreekPark 8033456181wwwicrcnet

Coco Says

Catch theseegg-citing egg hunts

A world class barbeque cook-off ampmusic celebration at Saluda ShoalsPark Savor the flavor of awardwinning ldquoQrdquo from South Carolinarsquosbest barbeque cookers while enjoyinggreat live music from local bands Ifyou love barbeque and yoursquove neverattended a cook-off donrsquot miss thisYou walk from one smoker to thenext getting samples of their meatThe last time we went we werestuffed before we got to try them allWay fun Saturday May 3 2014from 11AM-3PM at Saluda ShoalsPark 803-772-1228

PickinrsquoPigginrsquoampat the Park


Saluda Shoals Park

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Lexington County Libraryhelps children get an earlystart developing a love forbooks and reading From theirLapsit program for babies upto 2 years old to theirToddlertime and PreschoolStory Time to Books amp Beyondfor kids up to Grade 5 theLibrary will help you introduceyour young ones to the joy ofreading A complete schedulecan be found athttpbitly1bqYMzC or call8037852600

Super Sibling is a program of LexingtonMedical Center where children learn what to expect

when a new sibling is born Kids watch a shortvideo tour the nursery and practice baby-holdingtechniques After storytime each child receives a

certificate and photo keepsake Designed forchildren ages 3-10 Space is limited and registrationis required An adult must stay with the child during

class which isheld from 6pm -730pm Cost is$20 Register at8037912869 or

online atlexmedcom

Fun with Kids

YMCA The Y is thestarting point for many youth tolearn about becoming andstaying active by developinghealthy habits theyrsquoll carry withthem throughout their livesWhether itrsquos gaining theconfidence that comes fromlearning to swim or buildingpositive relationships participating in sports itrsquos aboutbuilding the whole child from the inside out Help your childgain these significant life skills at the YMCA With 5locations in the Midlands there is likely one convenient toyou Their facilities are fabulous and their fees are veryaffordable Basketball registration is open until January 19soccer registration is open until February 8 baseballregistration is March 30-May 24 Visit columbiaymcaorg forinfo

This year give your child and hisher friends a truly memorable party at Cupcakeon Lincoln St in the Vista(across from Blue Marlin) Kidsget a lesson in baking cupcakesand then get to decorate theirown Includes party invitations15 hours of fun baking apronsfor each child (to keep) 2cupcakes per child to decorate

Cupcake Baking andDecorating Birthday Parties

water or juice and gift bags $250 includes first 10children $25 per extra child 8032124949

Photo Cupcake


CAROLINA CHILDRENrsquoS

GARDEN

Stephen F Serbin MDPeter J Stahl MDBhavesh R Amin MDKatherine E Gordon MDPhilip C Honig MDDavid C Fisher MDPamela I Brown MDAnil J Kudchadkar MDPatrice L High DOStacy J Gajewski MDDavid C Morris MDJennifer R Turner PA-CPayam Yousefian MDGregory Todd Davis DPM William H Crigler MDJohn F Mattei MDStephen M Tuel MDAchu F Mofor MDRonald F Pendleton DOKimberly A Williams MDEric N Hutto MD

Springwood Lake Family Practice 7887884 bull 1721 Horseshoe Dr

Woodhill Family Medicine 7834433 bull 813 Leesburg Rd

Midtown Family Medicine 9310100 bull 1910 Gregg St

Rice Creek Family Medicine2277777 bull Hardscrabble amp Rice Meadow Way

Saluda Pointe Family Medicine2391600 bull 3630 Sunset Blvd

Lake Murray Family Medicine72411007611 St Andrews Rd

We aim to provide convenient compassionate comprehensive cost-effective PrimaryCare Our ultimate goal is to deliver outstanding medical service as your personalphysician who has come to know you and your family through years of caring Let ourfamily take care of your family

AfterSchool

Program

Just $30 a week Sports games arts amp craftsfield trips and special guests are offeredAvailable at 7 city parks For info call

8035453100

[Carolina Childrenrsquos Garden was developedspecifically for kids Your young ones areinvited to visit the Alphabet Garden theBird Garden the Butterfly Garden theDinosaur Garden Mr McGregorrsquos GardenOld MacDonaldrsquos Farm Poohrsquos Cornerand more Free admission Located atClemson Sandhill Research and EducationCenter at 900 Clemson Rd near theintersection of Clemson Rd and TwoNotch Rd in northeast Columbia

City of ColumbiaParks amp Recreation




jjjSaluda Shoals Park is a premier

natural environmentallysensitive riverfront park that

invites visitors to experience thetreasures of the Saluda River

through exceptionaleducational recreational and

cultural opportunities Locatedalong the banks of the beautiful

Saluda River this 400 acreregional park offers visitors

paved and unpaved trails forhiking biking and horseback

riding a river observation decka boat rampcanoe amp kayak

launch picnic shelters Dailyadmission is just $5 per car or

mini-van or an annual parkingpass is $45 Barking Lot (dogs)

passes fisherman passes andhorse trail passes are also sold

More at icrcnet or803-731-5208

Love to romp with your pup(s) in the great outdoors Thenewest dog park is the Town of Lexingtonrsquos Paw Park on

Hendrix St at the water tower A 3-acre expanse is fenced andprovides you and up to 3 of

your Ruff-Ruffs with aplayground agility course

and the latest in doggie funYou must make an application and pay an annual usage fee to use Paw Park

and yoursquoll find info at the wwwlexsccom website Or call 803-359-1027

Paw Park

i

Saluda Shoals Park

biking

kayaks

events

Palmetto TrailMobile Tour

Imagine more than 425 miles of hiking and bicycling pathsbeside lakes across mountain ridges through forests intotowns big and small What better way to explore thenatural beauty and local color of South Carolina This isthe Palmetto Trail Recently the Palmetto ConservationFoundation announced a new feature on the trail betweenPeak and Prosperity A mobile tour gives visitors trailinformation via audio video pictures and text through theuse of the hikerrsquos mobile phone Scanning QR codes fromsignage along the trail links a smartphone to historicalenvironmental cultural and educational webpages Orhikers can call 803-234-4346 and when prompted enterthe stop number to access the audio version of the tourpalmettoconservationorg (803) 771-0870



yoursquove come to appreciate from Hilton

2100 Bush River Road Columbia SC 29210 (803) 731-0300

Luxurious Guest Rooms and Suites Special Events and Catering Fine Dining Conferences Resort Pool Fitness Center

wwwcolumbiasouthcarolinadoubletreecom


Open for Lunch amp Dinner Seven Days A Week

924-A Senate Street | 8032126666 | wwwRuthsChrisnet

At the Hilton Columbia Center in the Historic Vista District

some of the best COLUMBIA MOMENTS HAPPEN OVER

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University of South

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University of South

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pickrdquo from

any of these

gardening

events

Psstt

DiscoverTennis

]

[
















There is no

time more

beautiful in

South

Carolina

than when

the azaleas

are in full

bloom

42 42

42



GO

AzaleaPeeping






Road













Coco Says





Saluda Shoals Park

wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r








online atlexmedcom

Fun with Kids





Photo Cupcake



GARDEN









AfterSchool

Program


8035453100























Paw Park

i

Saluda Shoals Park

biking

kayaks

events
















Cuddle

Sit side-by-side

for a moreromantic

dinner











EssexHomes



Thank you

essexhomesnet



University of South

Carolina School of





ev

en









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THE NEWECLECTICISM

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ROSEWOOD






















i

j

i

j

i

j

i

i

j

i









Loving life




















You Like at

Little Pigs

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More Boats

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Money














space








Developing

Stories

Hub at Columbia











MARCH

30thannual





get your

irish

on

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=




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wsl

ette

r










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Coco Says

ldquoTake your

pickrdquo from

any of these

gardening

events

Psstt

DiscoverTennis

]

[
















There is no

time more

beautiful in

South

Carolina

than when

the azaleas

are in full

bloom

42 42

42



GO

AzaleaPeeping






Road













Coco Says





Saluda Shoals Park

wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r








online atlexmedcom

Fun with Kids





Photo Cupcake



GARDEN









AfterSchool

Program


8035453100























Paw Park

i

Saluda Shoals Park

biking

kayaks

events
















EssexHomes



Thank you

essexhomesnet



University of South

Carolina School of





ev

en









Stoney Point








great southernhomes





Summit Hills

























THE NEWECLECTICISM

SM




Meet us at














ROSEWOOD






















i

j

i

j

i

j

i

i

j

i









Loving life




















You Like at

Little Pigs

Barbeque


More Boats

More Fun +=Less

Money














space








Developing

Stories

Hub at Columbia











MARCH

30thannual





get your

irish

on

WithYour Fist




=




wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r










WithYour Fist















Coco Says

ldquoTake your

pickrdquo from

any of these

gardening

events

Psstt

DiscoverTennis

]

[
















There is no

time more

beautiful in

South

Carolina

than when

the azaleas

are in full

bloom

42 42

42



GO

AzaleaPeeping






Road













Coco Says





Saluda Shoals Park

wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r








online atlexmedcom

Fun with Kids





Photo Cupcake



GARDEN









AfterSchool

Program


8035453100























Paw Park

i

Saluda Shoals Park

biking

kayaks

events











University of South

Carolina School of





ev

en









Stoney Point








great southernhomes





Summit Hills

























THE NEWECLECTICISM

SM




Meet us at














ROSEWOOD






















i

j

i

j

i

j

i

i

j

i









Loving life




















You Like at

Little Pigs

Barbeque


More Boats

More Fun +=Less

Money














space








Developing

Stories

Hub at Columbia











MARCH

30thannual





get your

irish

on

WithYour Fist




=




wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r










WithYour Fist















Coco Says

ldquoTake your

pickrdquo from

any of these

gardening

events

Psstt

DiscoverTennis

]

[
















There is no

time more

beautiful in

South

Carolina

than when

the azaleas

are in full

bloom

42 42

42



GO

AzaleaPeeping






Road













Coco Says





Saluda Shoals Park

wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r








online atlexmedcom

Fun with Kids





Photo Cupcake



GARDEN









AfterSchool

Program


8035453100























Paw Park

i

Saluda Shoals Park

biking

kayaks

events
















Stoney Point








great southernhomes





Summit Hills

























THE NEWECLECTICISM

SM




Meet us at














ROSEWOOD






















i

j

i

j

i

j

i

i

j

i









Loving life




















You Like at

Little Pigs

Barbeque


More Boats

More Fun +=Less

Money














space








Developing

Stories

Hub at Columbia











MARCH

30thannual





get your

irish

on

WithYour Fist




=




wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r










WithYour Fist















Coco Says

ldquoTake your

pickrdquo from

any of these

gardening

events

Psstt

DiscoverTennis

]

[
















There is no

time more

beautiful in

South

Carolina

than when

the azaleas

are in full

bloom

42 42

42



GO

AzaleaPeeping






Road













Coco Says





Saluda Shoals Park

wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r








online atlexmedcom

Fun with Kids





Photo Cupcake



GARDEN









AfterSchool

Program


8035453100























Paw Park

i

Saluda Shoals Park

biking

kayaks

events
































THE NEWECLECTICISM

SM




Meet us at














ROSEWOOD






















i

j

i

j

i

j

i

i

j

i









Loving life




















You Like at

Little Pigs

Barbeque


More Boats

More Fun +=Less

Money














space








Developing

Stories

Hub at Columbia











MARCH

30thannual





get your

irish

on

WithYour Fist




=




wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r










WithYour Fist















Coco Says

ldquoTake your

pickrdquo from

any of these

gardening

events

Psstt

DiscoverTennis

]

[
















There is no

time more

beautiful in

South

Carolina

than when

the azaleas

are in full

bloom

42 42

42



GO

AzaleaPeeping






Road













Coco Says





Saluda Shoals Park

wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r








online atlexmedcom

Fun with Kids





Photo Cupcake



GARDEN









AfterSchool

Program


8035453100























Paw Park

i

Saluda Shoals Park

biking

kayaks

events











Meet us at














ROSEWOOD






















i

j

i

j

i

j

i

i

j

i









Loving life




















You Like at

Little Pigs

Barbeque


More Boats

More Fun +=Less

Money














space








Developing

Stories

Hub at Columbia











MARCH

30thannual





get your

irish

on

WithYour Fist




=




wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r










WithYour Fist















Coco Says

ldquoTake your

pickrdquo from

any of these

gardening

events

Psstt

DiscoverTennis

]

[
















There is no

time more

beautiful in

South

Carolina

than when

the azaleas

are in full

bloom

42 42

42



GO

AzaleaPeeping






Road













Coco Says





Saluda Shoals Park

wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r








online atlexmedcom

Fun with Kids





Photo Cupcake



GARDEN









AfterSchool

Program


8035453100























Paw Park

i

Saluda Shoals Park

biking

kayaks

events

















ROSEWOOD






















i

j

i

j

i

j

i

i

j

i









Loving life




















You Like at

Little Pigs

Barbeque


More Boats

More Fun +=Less

Money














space








Developing

Stories

Hub at Columbia











MARCH

30thannual





get your

irish

on

WithYour Fist




=




wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r










WithYour Fist















Coco Says

ldquoTake your

pickrdquo from

any of these

gardening

events

Psstt

DiscoverTennis

]

[
















There is no

time more

beautiful in

South

Carolina

than when

the azaleas

are in full

bloom

42 42

42



GO

AzaleaPeeping






Road













Coco Says





Saluda Shoals Park

wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r








online atlexmedcom

Fun with Kids





Photo Cupcake



GARDEN









AfterSchool

Program


8035453100























Paw Park

i

Saluda Shoals Park

biking

kayaks

events






















i

j

i

j

i

j

i

i

j

i









Loving life




















You Like at

Little Pigs

Barbeque


More Boats

More Fun +=Less

Money














space








Developing

Stories

Hub at Columbia











MARCH

30thannual





get your

irish

on

WithYour Fist




=




wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r










WithYour Fist















Coco Says

ldquoTake your

pickrdquo from

any of these

gardening

events

Psstt

DiscoverTennis

]

[
















There is no

time more

beautiful in

South

Carolina

than when

the azaleas

are in full

bloom

42 42

42



GO

AzaleaPeeping






Road













Coco Says





Saluda Shoals Park

wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r








online atlexmedcom

Fun with Kids





Photo Cupcake



GARDEN









AfterSchool

Program


8035453100























Paw Park

i

Saluda Shoals Park

biking

kayaks

events

















Loving life




















You Like at

Little Pigs

Barbeque


More Boats

More Fun +=Less

Money














space








Developing

Stories

Hub at Columbia











MARCH

30thannual





get your

irish

on

WithYour Fist




=




wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r










WithYour Fist















Coco Says

ldquoTake your

pickrdquo from

any of these

gardening

events

Psstt

DiscoverTennis

]

[
















There is no

time more

beautiful in

South

Carolina

than when

the azaleas

are in full

bloom

42 42

42



GO

AzaleaPeeping






Road













Coco Says





Saluda Shoals Park

wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r








online atlexmedcom

Fun with Kids





Photo Cupcake



GARDEN









AfterSchool

Program


8035453100























Paw Park

i

Saluda Shoals Park

biking

kayaks

events


















You Like at

Little Pigs

Barbeque


More Boats

More Fun +=Less

Money














space








Developing

Stories

Hub at Columbia











MARCH

30thannual





get your

irish

on

WithYour Fist




=




wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r










WithYour Fist















Coco Says

ldquoTake your

pickrdquo from

any of these

gardening

events

Psstt

DiscoverTennis

]

[
















There is no

time more

beautiful in

South

Carolina

than when

the azaleas

are in full

bloom

42 42

42



GO

AzaleaPeeping






Road













Coco Says





Saluda Shoals Park

wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r








online atlexmedcom

Fun with Kids





Photo Cupcake



GARDEN









AfterSchool

Program


8035453100























Paw Park

i

Saluda Shoals Park

biking

kayaks

events






















space








Developing

Stories

Hub at Columbia











MARCH

30thannual





get your

irish

on

WithYour Fist




=




wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r










WithYour Fist















Coco Says

ldquoTake your

pickrdquo from

any of these

gardening

events

Psstt

DiscoverTennis

]

[
















There is no

time more

beautiful in

South

Carolina

than when

the azaleas

are in full

bloom

42 42

42



GO

AzaleaPeeping






Road













Coco Says





Saluda Shoals Park

wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r








online atlexmedcom

Fun with Kids





Photo Cupcake



GARDEN









AfterSchool

Program


8035453100























Paw Park

i

Saluda Shoals Park

biking

kayaks

events



















MARCH

30thannual





get your

irish

on

WithYour Fist




=




wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r










WithYour Fist















Coco Says

ldquoTake your

pickrdquo from

any of these

gardening

events

Psstt

DiscoverTennis

]

[
















There is no

time more

beautiful in

South

Carolina

than when

the azaleas

are in full

bloom

42 42

42



GO

AzaleaPeeping






Road













Coco Says





Saluda Shoals Park

wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r








online atlexmedcom

Fun with Kids





Photo Cupcake



GARDEN









AfterSchool

Program


8035453100























Paw Park

i

Saluda Shoals Park

biking

kayaks

events

















WithYour Fist















Coco Says

ldquoTake your

pickrdquo from

any of these

gardening

events

Psstt

DiscoverTennis

]

[
















There is no

time more

beautiful in

South

Carolina

than when

the azaleas

are in full

bloom

42 42

42



GO

AzaleaPeeping






Road













Coco Says





Saluda Shoals Park

wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r








online atlexmedcom

Fun with Kids





Photo Cupcake



GARDEN









AfterSchool

Program


8035453100























Paw Park

i

Saluda Shoals Park

biking

kayaks

events





















There is no

time more

beautiful in

South

Carolina

than when

the azaleas

are in full

bloom

42 42

42



GO

AzaleaPeeping






Road













Coco Says





Saluda Shoals Park

wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r








online atlexmedcom

Fun with Kids





Photo Cupcake



GARDEN









AfterSchool

Program


8035453100























Paw Park

i

Saluda Shoals Park

biking

kayaks

events





















Coco Says





Saluda Shoals Park

wee

kly

e-ne

wsl

ette

r








online atlexmedcom

Fun with Kids





Photo Cupcake



GARDEN









AfterSchool

Program


8035453100























Paw Park

i

Saluda Shoals Park

biking

kayaks

events















online atlexmedcom

Fun with Kids





Photo Cupcake



GARDEN









AfterSchool

Program


8035453100























Paw Park

i

Saluda Shoals Park

biking

kayaks

events











GARDEN









AfterSchool

Program


8035453100























Paw Park

i

Saluda Shoals Park

biking

kayaks

events





























Paw Park

i

Saluda Shoals Park

biking

kayaks

events










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