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FALL/HOLIDAY 2013

Columbo’s Famous Holiday Buffets

DINING • EVENTS • SHOP LOCAL • GIFT GUIDE FOR KIDS • MAPS • MOVING HERE • FOR HEALTH

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Happy Autumn & Happy Holidays, Everyone! We have a great time putting each issue of Discover Columbia together here at Gardener Guides, but the Fall/Holiday is always the most fun. In the middle of summer while the cicadas are buzzing and the sun is blazing, we’re busy focused on Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, the cooler weather and the coming of a new year. We love the holidays and it’s fun to get started thinking about them. In this issue, you’ll find a holiday party planner, a 4 month events calendar, lots of ideas for things to do at this time of year and a holiday gift guide. Also, we’d like to introduce you to our new little belle, Coco! The creation of graphic designer Katie, Coco will lend her personality to our pages. She’s like most of us Columbia girls... has seersucker and camo in her closet, cries when the Gamecocks lose a game, loves fishing at the lake and baits her own hooks, adores shrimp & grits and can’t imagine a day without sweet tea. And she has to comment on EVERYTHING!

Coco says:

From the bottom of our hearts, best wishes for a wonderful holiday season!

Kathy, Carmen, Tina, Katie and Leighanne

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“Our fixed-price menu features hand-cut beef, poultry, pork and lamb. The salad buffet selection, which includes fresh seafood and sushi, rivals any other in the Carolinas. We invite you to come enjoy the feast.”

OPEN DAILY 4PM DINING WITH UNLIMITED SERVINGS PERFECT FOR LARGE PARTIES PRIVATE DINING ROOMS AVAILABLE

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South Carolina’s Premier Churrascaria

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Restaurants | Holiday Party Planner p. 11 For Kids p. 18 Outdoor Fun p. 20-23 6 Last Licks of Summer p. 24 Fall-Holiday 2013 Events p. 26-39 Maps p. 32-34 Buy Local p. 42 Let’s Shop p. 44 Holiday Gift Guide p. 46 Date Ideas: p. 48 A New Home for the Holidays p. 50 Holiday Home Decor p. 52 Why Choose Greater Columbia? p. 54-57 A Helping Hand p. 58 Happy Healthy Columbia p. 60-63

MERRIER S H O P P I N G AT COLUMBIANA CENTRE The holidays are bright with visits from Santa, extended hours, holiday entertainment, great

Published September 2013 Copyright 2013 Gardener Publications, LLC 803-798-6960 | kathy@gardenerguides.com Kathy Gardener, Publisher and Advertising Carmen Rhone, Graphic Design & Research Tina Jeffcoat, Distribution and Advertising Katie Sexton, Graphic Design & Research Leighanne Lombardo, Advertising This content celebrates everything good, happy, and fun about the Greater Columbia area. We gather information from sources we deem reliable, however we urge readers to check with the business or organization to confirm dates, times, and locations. A digital copy of this magazine is available on our website, www.hugerstreet.com, where all website links are active. That’s an easy and super-convenient way to verify information at the source.

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Great Food & Good Times Holiday Party Planning Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Ruth’s Chris family-size signature sides available

WHAT WE LOVE: A true dining experience (whoever for take-away during the holidays! forgets eating here?), Ruth’s Chris serves customaged steaks with signature sizzle, an award-winning wine list and legendary hospitality. Located inside the Hilton Columbia Center Hotel downtown. • Dinner specials: Prime Time (5pm - 6:30pm) discounted entrees and appetizers.

FOR THE HOLIDAYS: • 2 private dining rooms (seating up to 30) • 6 additional banquet rooms in the hotel (up to 220 guests for seated dinner; 280 for cocktail reception) • Popular family style sides available for take-away during the holiday season Liberty Tap Room • Gift certificates available in any amount • Open Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & WHAT WE LOVE: The patriotic themed decor celebrating Lady Liberty, a super-friendly attentive staff and the best Christmas Day American food in the Vista... grilled steaks and burgers, Ad Page 3 great apps, a fantastic Sunday brunch and a huge selection of beer. On Gervais St. Vista. Liberty Tap Room proudly serves Certified Angus Beef® • Happy Hour is Mon-Fri 4pm - 7pm with brand to provide you with the highest $5 food items & 1/2 price drink specials quality of beef available.

FOR THE HOLIDAYS:

• Private Dining Room seats up to 80 guests. Reservations may be made in advance by calling 803-461-4677 • Gift Certificates are available in any amount ON NEW YEAR’S: Complimentary champagne toast at midnight along with dancing Ad Back Cover

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Great Food & Good Times Holiday Party Planning Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse

The gauchos will bring you as much beef, poultry, pork and lamb as you would like... unlimited dining!

WHAT WE LOVE: Dining at Rioz is an experience like none other in the Columbia area. From the most extensive and creative cold & hot bar we’ve ever seen to superbly prepared meats done like only the Brazilian gauchos can do! And you get all you want of everything! South Carolina’s Premier Churrascaria! Located in the Harbison/Irmo area on Columbiana Dr. • Try a Caipirinha! It’s Brazil's national cocktail and is made with Cachaça. Rioz opens daily at 4pm.

FOR THE HOLIDAYS: • Two private dining rooms, one seats 35-40 people; the other seats 45-50. May be combined to seat 80-90. • Catering is available | custom menus • Gift Certificates in any amount available - think how delighted your giftee will be! A very special gift! Ad page 9

Columbo’s

WHAT WE LOVE: The gorgeous Doubletree by Hilton is the setting for Columbo’s... the ultimate in sophistication. We love sitting at the bar and pretending we’re in a movie... hey once we sat beside Kevin Bacon (no lie!). Located just off I-20 at Bush River Road • Happy hour brings friends together for daily specials on food items like wings, quesadillas, fried shrimp, bruschetta & drink deals. Monday - Friday 4pm - 7pm.

Carving Station at Columbo’s Holiday Buffet!

FOR THE HOLIDAYS: • Reserve the Venetian Room (seats 12), the Tuscany Room (seats 24) or the Columbo’s Dining Room (seats 86) • The Doubletree by Hilton is a full service hotel and offers full inhouse catering for your holiday party. The hotel can seat parties to 800 guests! Now that’s a party! • Gift certificates in any amount • Columbo’s is famous for their annual Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day buffets. Unlimited buffet with traditional dishes, carving stations, fabulous desserts! You have to make a reservation! 803-744-2200. Ad page 2

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Great Food & Good Times Holiday Party Planning Jillian’s

WHAT WE LOVE: Going to Jillian’s just makes us happy. There is no where else in town where you can have a great meal, watch sports on humongous TV’s, shoot pool with friends, play video games, dance, see great bands perform... it’s fun. What more can we say? Located off Gervais St. Vista • They have a great lunch deal for $6.99 including beverage! Choose from great sandwiches, pasta dishes, pizzas, salads! Why is this place not packed every day at lunch time? Go!

Let the party professionals at Jillian’s put together your next FUN-ction!

FOR THE HOLIDAYS: • Private rooms and semi-private areas with billiard tables-up to 200 people. Jillian's Groove Shack can accommodate 120-250 • On-site catering up to 900 people; offsite catering available. • For reservations, call Erika Sundnas at 803.765.1831 NEW YEARS EVE: Balloon drop at midnight filled with • All-Access cards available in any amount cash and prizes, champagne fountains, live music, and • Open Thanksgiving at 5pm; dancing in Jillian's Groove Shack to 70's,80's,90's,and today’s hits! Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Ad page 11

Pearlz offers the best freshest oysters available!

Pearlz Oyster Bar

WHAT WE LOVE: Fresh oysters, fresh catch of the day prepared your way, wonderful seafood gumbo, great burgers, delightful tavern atmosphere with attentive staff. Located on Gervais St. Vista

• Happy hour from 4pm - 7pm Monday - Friday features cheap drinks and food deals like homemade chips with blue cheese dressing for $1.95 or a dozen oysters $7.95!

FOR THE HOLIDAYS: • Semi-private areas downstairs seat up to 100 and private areas upstairs seat 100 - reservations needed for parties of 20 or more

• In "off season" oyster roasts and small caterings are available

• Gift certificates available; any denomination in store; $20 minimum online NEW YEARS EVE: Complimentary champagne toast at midnight, food and drink features and live music Ad back cover

Liberty on the Lake

WHAT WE LOVE: Sitting at the bar on the first floor deck, talking lake lingo with the locals. Sharing peel n eat shrimp and ahi tuna apps. Arriving by boat. Sitting upstairs for killer views of the lake. • 48 beers on tap! Now there’s a conversation starter.

FOR THE HOLIDAYS:

• Private Dining Room seats up to 80 guests. Reservations may be made in advance by calling (803) 667-9715 • Gift Certificates are available in any amount

ON NEW YEAR’S: Complimentary champagne toast at midnight along with dancing under the stars on the decks Ad Back Cover ©

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NEED TO LEARN HOW TO DANCE...NOW? Jim Williamson can teach you and your family/friends to dance quickly! Having 30 years experience, he can help you learn to Waltz, Fox Trot, Tango, Shag and more! Get ready for a Cruise, Wedding, Anniversary, or Class Reunion! Learn the basics, polish your skills or prepare for a competition! So You Want To Dance offers lessons in everything! Convenient location in West Columbia. 803-556-1688. www.sywtd.com

The Spirit of Lake Murray

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Recently engaged? A wedding and/or reception cruise aboard the beautiful Spirit of Lake Murray dinner cruise yacht is the ideal way to celebrate your perfect day! The staff will help you custom-tailor an unforgettable wedding day - whether you want a quiet little daytime getaway or an extravaganza under the stars. Imagine the romantic memories created when you and your fiancee say “I do” on the upper deck, with gorgeous Lake Murray as your backdrop. Treat your reception guests to a 2-3 hour boat ride as they enjoy dinner, hors d'oeuvres, drinks and dancing. The boat is enclosed so no worries about rain! Contact the Spirit staff 803-730-3044 (office staffed from Noon - 4pm Mon-Fri). website: lakemurraycruises.com

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Phillips Market Arena • Spacious multi-purpose hall, full commercial kitchen, executive board room with covered patio provide for groups of 10 to 250 • Multi-purpose hall features an impressive high vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and offers users state-of-the-art audiovisual technology in a Wi-Fi environment

• Rent their gorgeous 500 sq. ft. boardroom for as little as $150 for a half-day, rent 1800 sq ft. of the multi-purpose hall for just $250 for a half-day or the entire 3600 sq. ft. multi-purpose hall for just $350 for a half-day • For availability, please call Vickie Perry at 803-737-4588 Ad page 25

Spirit of Lake Murray

• Two climate-controlled interior decks, outdoor strolling decks at the bow and stern and a large outdoor patio on the upper deck • Holds up to 149 passengers

• Amenities may include a full service bar, a portable dance floor, spacious restrooms, flexible seating arrangements and large windows offering panoramic views of beautiful Lake Murray • Gift Certificates are available for purchase in increments of $50, $100, $250 and $500 or for any cruise type • FOR NEW YEAR’S: A cruise for New Year's Eve is available. Call 803-730-3044 to reserve Ad page 6

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LEGO

FOR KIDS

Madness!

September 26 : 6-8PM Richland Library St. Andrews in the Brandon LaVar Byrd Meeting Room Create robots, cities, creatures and more, all using LEGOs! Ages 6-12

Will O’ the Wisp Saturday, Oct. 26 | From 6–9PM

This fun Halloween celebration is for children ages 2–8. Children begin with a hayride, then stroll along the boardwalk gathering candy and visiting with Nature Interpreters to learn about nocturnal animals. Play games, decorate a cookie, make s’mores, and enjoy some hot cider! This year, lighted Jack-o-lanterns will sing songs and tell stories! Come in costume and bring a flashlight or lantern. $5 per child. Saluda Shoals Park. 803-772-1228. Saluda Shoals Park

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Reading Rocks in Richland One! In Richland One, Reading Rocks! Make plans to join Richland One students, parents and employees for the district’s annual Reading Rocks! literacy celebration on Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on the campus of W.G. Sanders Middle School, 3455 Pine Belt Road, Columbia. Events and activities will include a literacy parade, authors and other celebrity guests, book giveaways, entertainment and more! Admission is free. For more information, call the Richland One Office of Communications at (803) 231-7504.

Richland School District One

TRUNK OR TREAT! Daff-A-Deals Friday, October 25th : 5:30 - 7PM

Celebrate with the YMCA the day before their annual 5K Pumpkin Run! Put on your best costume and spend your evening trick-or-treating at the Y. There will be great music, a “Best Decorated Trunk” contest, fun costumes, and of course...lots of candy! Members are encouraged to decorate their car trunk and pass out candy. FREE and Open to the public. All children must be supervised by an adult. Interested in volunteering? Please stop by the front desk at the Y to sign up your “trunk” or email nwinfo@columbiaymca.org. Held at the Northwest Family YMCA, 1501 Kennerly Road. 803.407.8007 ©

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THE PARKS Special Parks

Dreher Island State Park

Fish, launch your boat, take a trail walk, or enjoy a picnic under one of the 13 shelters at this state park, located on the shores of 50,000 acre Lake Murray. September 27 & 28: Oakley Big Bass Tournament! Also, on October 25 & 26: Halloween Weekend! Costume contest, campsite decorating contest and more! Admission charged. 3677 State Park Road, Prosperity, SC. www.southcarolinaparks.com Sesquicentennial State Park

Finlay Park

Finlay Park hosts a dramatic waterfall and stream cascading down landscaped terraces to the park lake. Relax in porch-style swings or take a walk/jog/bike around the lake. An extensive play area is also available for kids. 930 Laurel Street. Free.

Gibson Pond Park

Located in suburban Lexington, this park is popular with picnickers and walkers. This 15-acre, heavily wooded park boasts an easy-to-follow loop trail, picnic shelters, restrooms, and a fishing dock. 241 Gibson Road, Lexington. Free.

Irmo Town Park

Northwest of suburban Irmo, this beautiful park is situated off Lake Murray Boulevard. Picturesque landscaping includes a stream with lush water plants and flowers, a gazebo for sitting in the outdoor shade or outdoor concerts, and benches and picnic tables. 1249 Lexington Avenue, Irmo. Free.

Sesquicentennial State Park

Situated in the middle of the Sandhills region, Sesqui features a beautiful 30-acre lake surrounded by trails and picnic areas. ÂŠ

In October: Owl Prowl: Join us at Sesquicentennial State Park as we discover the secret lives of these avian neighbors, uncover their nocturnal habits and unveil their amazing adaptations during this night hike for families! This program is designed for ages 6 and older and adults must accompany children 15 and under. Pre-registration is required. In October: Fall Nature Walk: Explore Sesqui's sandhills and learn about this unique and delicate Carolina ecosystem. Participants will also find out what animals and plants call the park home while enjoying the sights and sounds of the forest. Bass Fishing on Dreher Island This program is designed for ages 5 and older. Adults must accompany children 15 and under. Preregistration is required. October 25: Movie Night: Watch a movie under the stars! The movie will be shown outside on the lawn on their new inflatable movie screen! Concessions will be sold at the park. No registration required. 9564 Two Notch Road. Admission charged. To register for programs/events, or for more information call 803-788-2706. www.southcarolinaparks.com/sesqui

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sleeping under the stars... Congaree National Park Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest in the Southeast. • Longleaf Campground: This 14-site, primitive campground is located in the front country near the park

entrance road. Has porta-johns, fire rings with grills, and picnic tables. • Bluﬀ Campground: Located in the front country. 6-site primitive campground is accessible by hiking in. Sites

have fire rings and picnic tables. The sites are limited to 8 campers and 2 tents. • Backcountry Camping: Limited to 6 persons and 3 tents. You may camp in the wilderness by hiking or paddling

in. Camping is primitive with no facilities. Fires are prohibited in the backcountry. Backpacking stoves or contained cooking units are permitted. Camping is first-come, first-serve basis. www.nps.gov/cong • A free camping permit is required for all camping in Congaree National Park. • Overnight vehicle camping, including "car camping", use of a trailer, camper, or RV is not permitted at Congaree National Park. Dreher Island State Park Dreher Island State Park spans 3 islands, 348 acres and provides access to 12 miles of Lake Murray shoreline. • Camping Information: Two lakefront camping areas have scenic views and easy access to the shoreline of Lake

Murray. Ninety-seven paved sites may be used by both RVs and tents, while 15 sites are for tent campers only. • Each site has water and electrical hook-ups and a picnic table. Many sites accommodate RVs up to 45 feet, others up to

30 feet. All sites are convenient to hot showers and restrooms. • Primitive Group Area: A primitive group camping area is ideal for organized youth groups. (An organized group is

defined as a group that holds regular meetings and has a lead oﬃcer or elected/appointed oﬃcials.) The area includes central water and picnic tables. Minimum rate is $11 -13.50 which allows up to 10 campers. The rate increases by $5-6.50 increments for each additional five campers, up to 25 campers. • Camping Reservations: To make a camping reservation, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK (7275). Sesquicentennial State Park A spacious, 1400 acre green getaway just outside Columbia city limits. • Camping Information: Each site is packed sand and has individual water and 30 amp electrical hookups.

17 sites accommodate RV's up to 35 feet, others up to 30 feet. 14 sites are pull through. The campground is convenient to restroom facilities with hot showers. • Four sites are equipped with tent pads. These pads provide a sand surface and can accommodate tents up to 10x10 ft. • Primitive Group Area: A primitive group camping area is ideal for organized groups up to 50 people. (An organized group is defined as a group that holds regular meetings and has a lead oﬃcer or elected/appointed oﬃcials.) Central water is available. Walking distant to restrooms. Showers not available. Reservations are accepted. Minimum rate is $10-12.50 which allows up to 10 campers. The rate increases by $5-6.50 increments for each additional five campers. • Camping Reservations: To make a camping reservation, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK (7275).

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THE RIVERS Our Rivers

The Saluda River and Broad River meet in a churning rush of rapids, and then combine to form the Congaree River. Kayaking, canoeing, walking, biking, and nature exploration are just a few possibilities for fun on and along the rivers.

The Broad River

through leafy glades to the Broad River.the Forest boasts almost twenty miles of trails for walking, jogging, hiking, and bicycling that range from moderately easy to difficult. A landing located near the Broad River provides access for kayaks and canoes. Located off Broad River Road in Harbison. Admission.

The Saluda River

Saluda Shoals Park Riverfront Park and Columbia Saluda Shoals Park is a premier, natural, environmentally sensitive riverfront park that Canal

invites visitors to experience the treasures of the Saluda River through exceptional educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities. Located along the banks of the beautiful Saluda River, this 400 acre regional park offers the following amenities– • Paved/unpaved trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding • River Observation Deck • Boat Ramp/Canoe/Kayak Launch Harbison State Forest Over sixteen miles of roads and trails weave • Picnic Shelters through the pine and hardwood forest, • 11,000-square-foot Environmental Education Center and Exhibit Hall crossing wandering streams and descending • 10,000 square-foot state-of-the-art conference facility, the River Center 5605 Bush River Road. 803-731-5208. Admission charged. www.icrc.net Shakespeare in the Park… The Servant of Two Masters Fri.–Sun., Oct. 4–6, 7:30 p.m. All Ages $10/Adults; $5/12 & under Identities are mistaken, engagements are broken and lovers are reunited in Carlo Goldoni’s commedia dell’arte masterpiece. Mayhem erupts when the wily servant Truffaldino hatches a zany scheme to double his wages by serving two masters at once. The virtuosic physical comedy of The Servant of Two Masters is a delight for young and old alike. Outdoor seating is provided and concessions are available. Tickets available at www.icrc.net or by calling 213-2025.

The flat, easy-walking, 2 ½-mile Park and Canal path follows the old towpath of the Columbia Canal, which was used to tow cargo barges during the 19th century. Benches for resting make this the perfect place to relax and enjoy the Broad River. In the summer, you can see the rare spider lilies blooming out among the rocky shoals. 312 Laurel Street. Free.

Cayce Riverwalk | K. Gardener

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Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

The Botanical Garden’s natural Woodlands Walk and River Trail leads to historic mill ruins from the 1800s and offers an unparalleled view of the Saluda, its rushing waters, kayakers and interesting wildlife. Enter the Botanical Garden at 1300 Botanical Parkway just off US Highway 378 from Interstates 20 and 26 in West Columbia or walk across the Saluda River footbridge from the Zoo. 803charged. Admission 779-8717. www.riverbanks.org

Congaree River The West Columbia Riverwalk

& Cayce Riverwalk and Extension

Enjoy the tranquil Congaree from the west side of the river. The Riverwalk offers beautiful views of the Congaree from its lighted paved paths, bridges, boardwalks and overlooks. Restrooms available. Entrances off State Street Bridge in West Columbia and off Axtell Drive and State Street in Cayce. www.riveralliance.org

Congaree National Park

South Carolina’s only national park, Congaree National Park preserves one of the largest and oldest original hardwood bottomland forests in the United States. Enjoy some fresh air and experience hiking and paddling. Rangerguided hikes and canoe trips can be reserved,

or take a quiet walk on the 2.5 mile boardwalk loop. October 4 & 5: 10 year Anniversary & Swampfest at the Congaree! Held in two locations: Congaree National Park and the adjoining historic yard of the Old Mt. Moriah Church. Record crowds of all ages from across the country, state and local areas gather for a day of FREE fun! Shuttles take guests from free parking to the Park Congaree National Park Keith Coﬀer for tours and nature activities, and to the the in actions “Yard”. Enjoy FREE entertainment on stage, hay/carnival rides, and prizes. Food and product vendors are also on site; a special offering is SERCO’s famous Swamp Juice! 100 National Park Road Hopkins, SC. Free. www.nps.gov/cong

Granby Park

24 acres, river-accessible recreation, off-path trails for mountain bikes and runners, and views of the Congaree River from bridges, boardwalks, overlooks, and a ½ mile of lighted paths accommodating all levels of physical ability. Located at the end of Catawba Street, off Huger Street, Columbia. Free. www.columbiaparksandrec.net

Your Guests Will Want to Attend Your Next Corporate Function! There’s nothing more impressive or integral to the success of your corporate function than leaving your clients and colleagues with the impression that you have gone that extra mile to make their experience a memorable one. A corporate event set against the backdrop of sparkling Lake Murray aboard your charter of the Spirit of Lake Murray cruise yacht is a hallmark of sophistication that is second to none. Charter the Spirit for your staff Christmas party, for customer entertainment, for team building events, for conferences and meetings in a relaxed atmosphere. Contact the Spirit staff 803-730-3044 (office staffed from Noon - 4pm Mon-Fri). website: lakemurraycruises.com ©

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6 LAST LICKS OF SUMMER! It’s September and traditionally warm here in Greater Columbia. Looking for something fun and refreshing on a hot September day? Here are some cooling ideas:

1 PUT ON AN ICE CREAM PARTY Ice cream parties or socials date back to the 18th century - the party is built around serving ice cream to your guests. Invite your friends and neighbors for an adult party (liquers may be served with the ice cream or poured over the top) or make it a family event and let your kids and everyone else’s get in on the fun!

3 ICE SKATE

RAQUETBALL

Plex Indoor Sports in Irmo oﬀers public ice skating - you don’t have to own skates they’ll rent you a pair. Ask them about Broomball like hockey only no skates and no sticks! You run on the ice with brooms and move a ball towards the goal! (803) 732-1900

The air-conditioned Leisure Centers of Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission maintain top-notch raquetball courts, available for rental including racquets. A fast-paced sport that is easy to learn and play, it’s also inexpensive. There are courts at the Batesburg-Leesville Leisure Center (803) 532-3810, Tri-City Leisure Center (803) 939-9309 and Lexington Leisure Center (803) 957-7828. Rates: $4/hour per person, $1 racquet rental, 15 hour punch card $45 Reservations for open court times may be made one day in advance. http://www.lcrac.com/leisurecenters

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MOVIE NIGHT AT THE BIG MO Most September evenings you’ll see a long line of cars out on US 1 in Monetta, SC, waiting to get into the Monetta Drive-In Movie Theater (The Big Mo). The perfect way to see a first-run movie under the stars. Put the kids in the pick-up and pile in sleeping bags, pillows, quilts. Hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza and popcorn are all available at their large concession stand. About 30 minutes from Lexington. Oﬀering 3 double features each weekend through the fall for the price of a single movie! (803) 685-7949

CULTURE CLUB The University of South Carolina’s School of Music oﬀers concerts and recitals throughout the academic year at their beautiful intimate recital hall (of course it’s airconditioned) or at the Koger Center for the Arts. Many of them are free of charge. You’ve been putting oﬀ cultural pursuits for a long time - here’s a chance to get regular doses of wonderful music from individuals, bands, orchestras, and their opera company - and it won’t break the bank. www.sc.edu/music

6 HIT THE RIVER IN A TUBE Saluda Shoals Park keeps the summer fun going through September with tube rentals! Cost: $10.00 per tube, includes shuttle back to boat launch. Bring sunscreen, water, a hat and water shoes. Tubes are available seven days a week from 9:00 a.m until 3:00 p.m., weather and river conditions permitting, at the Environmental Education Center. No phone reservation will be taken. Renters can choose from any of the three scheduled tube times. www.icrc.net/rentals/TubeRentals

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Fall Holiday EVENTS 2013

SEPTEMBER

Look for Top 10 featured events!

6 & 7 The Big Grab 43 Mile Yard Sale! Reaches from Blythewood, through Ridgeway and into Winnsboro. All Day. facebook.com/TheBigGrab 7 Viva La Vista From 11AM-5PM. Food festival located in the heart of the Congaree Vista in downtown Columbia, The event celebrates Fall with lots of live music, beverages and, of course, a taste of The Vista’s most popular restaurants. vivalavistasc.com 14-29 2013 Parade of Homes - Sweetbay at Woodcreek Farms The Parade of Homes, presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia, is a single-site tour of five brand new homes that are fully furnished, landscaped and decorated by local interior designers. columbiabuilders.com 19-22 Columbia’s Greek Festival A celebration of everything Greek - food, folk dancing, music, Aesop, church tours, Greek culture exhibits. Organizer: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Corner of Sumter and Calhoun Streets. columbiasgreekfestival.com 20- Oct. 25 Music at Sandhill See page 27 21 Fall Heritage Festival & Pickin Party 10AM-4PM Barbeque and musical and traditional folk art talent ; family activities. SC State Museum. museum.state.sc.us

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21 The Jam Room Music Festival 12PM-10PM. Held downtown on Main St., the Jam Room Music Festival features an eclectic musical lineup on two stages for the admission price of absolutely FREE! Main at Hampton St. jamroommusicfestival.com

21 Midlands Fall Plant & Flower Festival See page 27 27-29 Irmo Okra Strut 40th year of South Carolina's premier regional festival, the Okra Strut will kick off with the biggest Friday night street dance EVER. irmookrastrut.com 28 Italian Festival and Bocce Tournament From 11AM - 10PM. Enjoy a day of free entertainment, great Italian foods and refreshments, dancing, a display of classic Italian autos, an Italian market, and much more! Held on the grounds of the Robert Mills House & Hampton-Preston Mansion osiacolumbiasc.org 29-OCT 31 Scarecrows in the Garden Exhibit The exhibit showcases ghoulish, historical, and colorful scarecrows created by schools, businesses & individuals. 1616 Blanding Street. historiccolumbia.org

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FALL FUN!

Midlands Fall Plant & Flower Festival

SEP T E MBER 27 - 29

.............................................. Whether you’re looking for planters, hanging plants, vegetable plants, fertilizer, yard art, or garden decor, the Midlands Fall Plant & Flower Festival will have just about everything you could need! Whether you’re a novice or a “seasoned” gardener, you’ll find something wonderful. Fri-Sat 6AM-6PM & Sun Noon-5PM. Free admission. Held at the State Farmers Market, 3483 Charleston Hwy, West Columbia. 803-734-2210. www.agriculture.sc.gov/ midlandsplantandflowerfestival

SC State Farmers Market

A Celebration of

Naturally Inspired Art

October 6th. This annual celebration of the arts held at Saluda Shoals Park showcases visual, performing and literary arts. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in art, nature and the creative process. Art demonstrations and instruction, a variety of musical performances and hands on art activities will engage visitors in a unique art experience. $5 parking fee, unearth event is Free.

Music at Sandhill presented by Grow Financial Federal Credit Union

September 20: Men of Distinction, Beach/Party Band September 27: Hot Sauce, Beach/Party Band October 4: Root Doctors, Dance/Party Band October 11: Right to Party, Beach/Party Band October 18: Voltage Brothers, Variety/Party Band October 25: The Bellamy Brothers, Pop, Country

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OCTOBER Katrina Garvin of Columbia. New this year Grammy recording artist Ann Nesby, and Jazz Violinist Daniel Davis & Urban Instrumentalists Band. Held at the Historic Harriet Barber House - 116 Barberville Loop; Lower Richland Boulevard off Garners Ferry Road in Hopkins. Call 803-261-5596 for tix. congareeswampfest.com 4 & 5 2013 Gaston Collard and BBQ Festival Friday, Oct. 4th Auction at 7PM, free rides for the kids and the Barbeque Competition! Saturday Oct. 5th, parade at 10AM, live entertainment at the outdoor stage, more free rides for the kids, an Antique Car and Tractor display, Karaoke, the award ceremony for the Barbeque Competition winners and much more. 131 North Carlisle St. Gaston SC. 803-796-7725 4-5 Rock Around The Clock Join the friendly folks in Winnsboro for a fabulous Friday night street dance and a Saturday full of amazing music and great activities for the entire family! fairfieldchamber.sc

5 Congaree Bluegrass Festival Featuring Grasstowne Southern Gospel Express, Barefoot & Restless, SPlit Rail, Willy Wells & Blueridge Mountain Grass. Children’s play area, Cayce Historical Museum tours, food and craft vendors! Bring your instruments and join our jamming sessions! From 11AM-6:30PM. Granby Gardens Park. 803-796-9020 cityofcayce-sc.gov/festivals.asp 28

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Clinton Sease Farm Corn Maze Sept. 20 - Nov. 17 (exact dates online) 404 Olde Farm Road | Lexington 803-730-2863 803-730-2863 This year's theme is Deep Sea Adventure! clintonseasefarm.com Deceased Farm Sept. 27 - Nov. 1 (exact dates online) 382 Olde Farm Rd | Lexington 803-530-9434 Come experience Lexington's newest haunted attraction, Deceased Farm, with two separate haunts for double the terror. deceasedfarm.com Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees Hall of Horrors Oct. 5 - Oct. 31 (exact dates online) 1153 Walter Price St | Cayce 803-409-9139 Fear returns to the Midlands this October! Book your reservation for Trapped Inn and dare to venture through over 3,000 square feet of terror-filled atrocities in their cozy little Dead & Breakfast. You can check in anytime, but there's only one way to check out. Lake SCarolina October 27 | 4 pm | Village Green 803-461-0915 A family friendly Fall festival on the Village Green in Lake Carolina. Includes an inflatable slide & obstacle course, the Fun Bus, a hayride, pumpkin patch, cake walk, lots of candy and more! Come dressed in a Non-scary costume and enjoy this family event. Gilbert’s House of Terror Oct. 11 - Oct. 31 (exact dates online) 739 Harley Taylor Road, Gilbert 803-892-5396 30 actors, 13 rooms, & 9 nights of fright. Each year brings something new!! Are you ready for another frightful year? If so, we’ll see you in the house!! gilberthouseofterror.com

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5 SwampFest at the Congaree Starts at 10AM. Activities will run throughout the day, offering free admission and a great opportunity to experience the richly diverse culture of the Lower Richland Heritage Corridor. Nature tours, free stage entertainment, hayrides, food, prizes. congareeswampfest.com

Hayrides & Hauntings!

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Tricks, Treats & Trunks Boo at the Zoo Riverbanks Zoo & Garden 500 Wildlife Parkway : 803.779.8717 www.riverbanks.org October 18-30 : 6-9pm Children 12 and under are invited to wear costumes for a spookfest complete with Frankenstein’s Foam Zone, an eeky freaky DJ dance party and much more. A limited number of tickets are available.

OCTOBER 6 unearth See page 27 9-20 2013 South Carolina State Fair The enticing smell of corn dogs and candied apples, the whir and whiz of the rides, beauty on display at special flower shows, more & more! State Fair Grounds. scstatefair.org 11-13 Oktoberfest Offers authentic, homemade German food and great Oktoberfest-style craft beers, live entertainment and activities for kids, too! Friday from 11am to 10pm; Saturday from 11am incarnationlutheran.com/oktoberfest

19 Sesame Street Live at the Colonial Life Arena! Join the chorus for this toe tapping, finger snapping musical event! All you need is a song Tricks and Treats when Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Murray and all of October 19 & 26 : 11am-4pm your favorite Sesame Street friends bring the SC State Museum magic of music to life on stages big and small – 301 Gervais Street : 803.898.4921 and right into the audience! 803 Lincoln Street. www.museum.state.sc.us 803-576-9200. coloniallifearena.com Watch out for ghosts, ghouls and goblins! Offering safe Halloween fun 26 Composing Women: the last two Saturdays of October, big Columbia Baroque Soloists kids and little! Come in costume for South Carolina's only Baroque “Tricks and Treats” and receive $1 OFF ensemble performing on period instruments regular Museum admission! using historical temperament and pitch. columbiabaroque.com BOONANZA at the Market October 25 : 11am-4pm The State Farmers Market 3483 Charleston Hwy, West Columbia 8-10 Craftsmens Classic www.scstatefarmersmarket.com Original designs and work from Bring the entire family and celebrate hundreds of talented artists and Halloween with BOONANZA at the craftspeople from across America. See the Market Friday, October 25, 2014. The creative process in action as many exhibitors “Trunk-or-Treat” is a free event that demonstrate throughout the weekend. starts at 5:30 p.m. and runs until 7:30 gilmoreshows.com p.m. or while supplies last. Kids will enjoy lots of candy and some healthy 9 Veterans Day Parade & treats too! Celebration! Annual parade with

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Pumpkin Run October 26 NorthWest Family YMCA 1501 Kennerly Rd : 803.407.8007 www.columbiaymca.org

marching bands, floats and classic cars. Starts at 11AM. Hopkins Park @ Lower Richland Blvd. Celebration program and free lunch follows. 803-788-7185. www.sercosc.org ©

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NOVEMBER 9 Columbia’s 19th Annual Blues Festival A spectacular line-up of world class blues musicians. Noon-10pm. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park. wordofmouthproductions.org 21 Vista Lights Kick off your holiday shopping and fun at the Vista's 28th annual holiday street party! The entire Vista community will take part! From 5-9PM. Also, catch the traditional tree-lighting ceremony at 7pm. vistalightssc.com 22 Trans-Siberian Orchestra at the Colonial Life Arena The Lost Christmas Eve presented by one of the world’s most creative and beloved Christmas show orchestras. A rock holiday tradition for a new generation. coloniallifearena.com 23 Colonial Cup Marion Dupont Scott International Steeplechase held at the Springdale Race Course in historic Camden SC. Gates open at 9am; pre-race show at 11am; post time 12:30pm. carolina-cup.org 22 - 24 Columbia Gem & Mineral Show Don’t finish your shopping until you visit the 46th Annual Show. Fabulous jewelry, rocks, fossils and unique items will dazzle your favorite giftees! Jamil Temple. cgams.org 28 Thanksgiving Day at the Doubletree Bring your family to the most sumptuous Turkey Day Buffet in all the Midlands. Appetizers, chilled seafood, breakfast items, carved ham and turkey, including the traditional holiday favorites and so much more! Reservations required. 803-744-2200 ©

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N Carolina Coliseum Columbia Fire Dept. Museum Columbia Museum of Art Columbia Riverfront Park & Historic Canal Columbia Marionette Theatre Finlay Park First Baptist Church Governor’s Green/SC Governor’s Mansion Granby Park Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce

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Hampton-Preston Mansion Koger Center for the Arts Mann-Simons Cottage Memorial Park McKissick Museum Modjeska-Simpkins House Riverbanks Zoo & Garden Richland Co. Public Library

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Robert Mills House SC State Library SC State Museum/Confederate Relic Room Township Auditorium Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Tunnelvision Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home USC Visitor Center Edventure Children’s Museum

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ATTRACTIONS Cayce Historical Museum Riverbanks Zoo & 1800 12th Street Botanical Garden 803-739-5385 500 Wildlife Pkwy ........................................................ 803-779-8717 Columbia Museum of Art ........................................................ 1515 Main Street South Carolina State House 803-799-2810 211 Gervais Street ........................................................ 803-734-2430 EdVenture Children’s Museum ........................................................ 211 Gervais Street South Carolina State Museum 803-779-3100 301 Gervais Street ........................................................ 803-898-4921 Goodall Gallery ........................................................ at Columbia College SC Confederate Relic Room 1301 Columbia College Drive & Military Museum 803-786-3899 301 Gervais Street ........................................................ 803-737-8095 Historic Columbia Foundation ........................................................ 1616 Blanding Street Tapps Art Center 803-252-7742 1644 Main Street ........................................................ 803-988-0013 Lexington County Historical ........................................................ Museum US Army Basic Combat Training 1136 Bull Street Museum 803-359-8369 Jackson Blvd-Fort Jackson ........................................................ 803-751-7419 McMaster Gallery at USC psst! looking for 1615 Senate Street fun things to do in the 803-777-4236 Columbia area? .......................... McKissick Museum 100’s of ideas for fun: 816 Bull Street families, couples, 803-777-7251 guys, gals! ©

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Holiday Lights, Concerts & Pageants Holiday Lights on the River November 27-December 31, 2013 | 610PM The Midlands Largest Drive-Through Lights Display! Saluda Shoals Park will come alive in a blaze of sparkling lights, with over 400 themed light displays on a two-mile loop of the park! Stroll through the lights on the Wetland Wonderland Walking Trail. Ten magical nights of fun, family activities during the Nights of Wonder at Holiday Lights. See ad 37. ..................................................... Lights Before Christmas November 23–December 30, 2013 | 6-9PM Riverbanks Zoo 500 Wildlife Parkway 803.779.8717 www.riverbanks.org More than one million twinkling lights, and countless animated images representing some of Riverbanks’ most loveable residents. ..................................................... Elgin Lights December 15-24, 2013 | 6-9PM 2433 Charlie House Circle | Elgin SC 803.408.0131 See dozens of antique tractors, miniature trains and memorabilia decorated with thousands of lights by the Towns family. Free admission. ..................................................... Fantasy of Lights December 1-31, 2013 | Sun-Thurs, dusk-9PM; Fri & Sat dusk-10PM Swan Lake-Iris Gardens | 822 West Liberty St, Sumter 803.436.2640 | www.sumtersc.gov The world famous 150 acre Swan Lake-Iris Gardens will illuminate with more than a million lights and 150 lighted figures! ..................................................... Harborside Lights & YMCA 5K December 13, 2013 | 6-10PM Jeep Rogers Family YMCA at Lake Carolina Enjoy live music, horse-drawn carriage rides, hay rides, photos with Santa, holiday treats, millions of twinkling lights, over twelve hundred luminaries and dozens of decorated trees. Experience the 5K Run/Walk around Lake Carolina's Harborside community among thousands of twinkling lights! 36

Children’s Garden Christmas and Kid’s Walk November 21 - January 1, 2014 The Children’s Garden Christmas, a drive through display located in beautiful Edisto Memorial Gardens in Orangeburg, hosts thousands of lights including still and animated displays. Enjoy a stroll through the Kid’s Walk which features interactive displays. ..................................................... Christmas at Shandon UMC Events throughout the month of December including Hanging of the Greens. 3407 Devine St (803) 256-8383 See Page 39 for details. .................................................... USC Concert Choir Christmas Concert December 6 & 8 | 7:30 and 7PM respectively First Presbyterian Church on Dec 6 Shandon United Methodist Church on Dec 8 3407 Devine Street | 803-777-7000 ..................................................... 26th Annual Columbia Christmas Pageant December 12-15 First Baptist Church of Columbia 1306 Hampton Street | 803-256-4251 ..................................................... Living Fountains Annual Christmas Concert December 28 | 7PM Round Hill Baptist Church 230 Persimmon Lane, Lexington | 803-765-0100

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DECEMBER 5 - 8 Junior League Holiday Market This year the Holiday Market is celebrating its 28th year and has grown to one of Columbia’s premier shopping events and largest fundraisers with over 90 merchants. jlcolumbia.org 6 Bill Gaither Christmas Homecoming at the Colonial Life Arena! A full evening of entertainment and meaningful music is a rare treat anytime, but when the occasion includes the best-loved voices in gospel music during the Christmas season… it’s a must-see celebration! coloniallifearena.com 6 Carols along the Cayce Riverwalk The sounds of Christmas abound at the Cayce Riverwalk Park where church choirs and local musicians will be located throughout the first half mile of the park. Visitors can wander from group to group enjoying holiday musical selections. 6:30PM. Held at the Naples entrance of Riverwalk. cityofcayce-sc.gov 7 Christmas in Cayce Enjoy not only a great light show but a number of other seasonal special events. There are Lantern Tours that re-enact life in the Civil War eras well as the Neighborhood Tree Lighting ceremonies that bring the Christmas spirit to life throughout the community. cityofcayce-sc.gov 7 Annual Holiday Taste & Tour Starts at Noon. Spend an “Old Fashioned Christmas” in the Historic Village of Hopkins. Free food samplings, entertainment, farmers/flea market, food, crafts & gifts. 214 Hopkins Rd. @ Lower Richland Blvd. 803-788-7185. www.sercosc.org. 7 St Nicholas Festival Holy Apostles Orthodox Church in West Columbia presents this unique event with ancient church hymns performed by the Holy Apostles Orthodox Choir, children get to visit the REAL St. Nicholas, holiday crafts and artwork, Russian food and collectibles, Russian bell ringing. holyapostles.org

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DECEMBER 7 Associated Model Railroads of Columbia Christmas Show 10am to 4pm Two floors of layouts and a yard full of trains - 5 layouts, 20 trains! Arsenal Hill facility Arsenal Hill, Columbia, SC Free admission, no vendors, nothing to buy! amroc.org 7 Carolina Carillon Columbia’s annual parade and “Jingle All the Way” 5K run is held in downtown Columbia. Parade participants include marching bands, pageant queens, men’s and women’s clubs, business organizations, law enforcement, fire departments and of course - Santa himself! carolinacarillon.com 12 Devine Night Out Columbia’s PREMIER holiday event. More than 50 stores and restaurants on Devine Street in Columbia will welcome guests from 5 – 8 pm for an evening of shopping, socializing and festive cheer. Fabulous FREE After Party from 8pm - 10pm featuring live entertainment and an assortment of complimentary food and beverages. devinestreetcolumbiasc.com 14 Christmas Sampler & Peddler Craft Shows Enjoy a day of selecting holiday gifts and decorations as you visit one or both of these fine craft shows sponsored by the Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission. Lexington Leisure Center and Tri-City Leisure Center lcrac.com 14 - 17 Holiday Open House in Chapin Details on page 39 25 Christmas Day Buffet at the Doubletree Once the gifts are unwrapped, you’ve been to church and you’re looking to continue the celebration, head to Columbo’s restaurant inside the Doubletree by Hilton hotel on Bush River Road where you’ll be thrilled at the selection of traditional holiday foods and special treats. Reservations required. 803-744-2200 31 Famously Hot New Year’s Eve It’s the party of the year, and it’s happening in Columbia, SC! Make plans to attend FAMOUSLY HOT NEW YEAR, a huge street party to ring in 2013. Join thousands of your closest friends in downtown Columbia for live music, party food and drink, and more, all in a festive, fun, and safe environment. (Tickets to VIP areas available for purchase; general admission is FREE) famouslyhotnewyear.com

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Santa comes Santa comes to The Village at Sandhill! Santa arrives on Black Friday, November 29th at 6pm! See Jolly Old St. Nick in the Santa Village adjacent to JC Penney. Also, have Breakfast with Santa on December 14th! Free to the public. Call 803.419.0235 for more information.

to the

Village!

Christmas at Shandon United Methodist

Shandon celebrates HANGING OF THE GREENS on December 1, at 8:45 &11AM. This moving service is filled with Christian symbolism, glorious decorations and inspiring music by choir and bell ringers. On December 15, at 5PM, LOVE FEAST is a celebration filled with magnificent music and sharing bread, coďŹ&#x20AC;ee and warm community fellowship. CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE on December 24, will be filled with beautiful greenery, wonderful music, glowing candlelight and warm fellowship, where there will be Traditional Communion Service at 2PM, Family Service at 5PM: Sharing the Christmas story with narration, costumes, familiar carols and music by the Children's Choirs, Lifeline Contemporary Service at 7PM in the Dunn-Smith Ministry Center & Communion and Candlelight Service at 9PM. Call 803-256-8383 for more information. Located at 3407 Devine Street. www.shandon-umc.org

Holiday Open House in Chapin!

December 14-17

Residents and visitors alike can marvel at the festive holiday decorations and shopping selections as well as participate in drawings for local gift cards. Santa will be on hand taking photos at the Chapin Chamber House on Saturday afternoon. Visit more than two dozen merchants that will host a long weekend of shopping specials, extended hours, door prizes, refreshments and even entertainment as they encourage consumers to get a jump on their holiday shopping needs! www.chapinchamber.com. 803-345-1100. ÂŠ

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Christopher Columbus Was

A BEARDED REDHEAD! Columbus Day | October 14, 2013

Although there are countless paintings and sculptures of our city’s namesake, including a statue of Columbus located in Riverfront Park, all paintings and sculptures were made posthumously. So do we know anything about how our guy actually looked? I went on a quest for this information, and what I turned up were quotes by two of his contemporaries describing Columbus’ physical features: Oviedo, the oﬃcial chronicler of “the Indies,” who witnessed the Admiral’s triumphant entry into Barcelona after his first voyage to America, described him as “taller than the average and strongly limbed: the eyes lively and other parts of the face of good proportion, the hair very red, and the face somewhat ruddy and freckled”. And Bartolome de las Casas, a chronicler of the colonization of the West Indies, is quoted as saying, “He was more than middling tall; face long and giving an air of authority; aquiline nose {i.e.hooknose}, blue eyes, complexion light and tending to bright red; beard and hair red when young but very soon turned gray from his labors”. So let’s put this together, Chris was tall, red haired, red bearded and with blue eyes. He had a freckled complexion and a Romanesque nose. Wow! Sounds like Robert Redford! And, like so many other aspects of his life, even the story behind Columbus’ name carries a certain amount of mystique. His name in Italian was Cristoforo Columbo, by which he was known until he was an adult. After he moved to Spain, however, his name became the Spanish Cristobal Colon, by which he is known throughout the Spanish speaking world. English speakers, of course, refer to him as Christopher Columbus, thereby Anglicizing his first name and using the Latin version of his surname. And our city’s adoption of the name “Columbia” came from the popular use of that word in the late 18th century to describe our newly founded country. Happy Columbus Day!

GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS The Richland One Class of 2013 earned nearly $53 million in scholarships and other financial aid. The distinguished graduates included three students who were awarded the prestigious and highly competitive Gates Millennium Scholarship. Columbia High graduates Lindsey Hallingquest and Zhane’ Hibbit and Richland One Middle College graduate Tyler Edmond were among the 1,000 students across the country selected from more than 54,000 applicants to receive the scholarship which will pay the entire cost of their college education, including through graduate school. The Gates Millennium Scholarship Program is funded by a $1 billion grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Its goal is to provide an opportunity for PHOTO CAPTION – Richland One’s 2013 Gates outstanding minority students with significant financial need to attend Millennium Scholars: (from left) Zhane’ Hibbit, college. Applicants must have a 3.3 or higher GPA and have demonstrated Tyler Edmond and Lindsey Hallingquest superb academic achievement, leadership abilities and extra-curricular community service activities. Richland One had the highest number of Gates Millennium Scholars among South Carolina’s 85 school districts in 2013. Nine Richland One students have been awarded the scholarship in the past six years. For more information about the Gates Millennium Scholarship Program, go to www.gmsp.org or call Richland One’s Office of Guidance and Counseling Services at (803) 400-1691. © 40 DISCOVER COLUMBIA

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BUY LOCAL The Greater Columbia metropolitan area is home to 750,000 charming people and is made up of many small cities, towns and rural communities. Most of us consider ourselves pretty darn neighborly - happy to share a cup of sugar, happy to give to our churches, temples and charities, happy to be courteous and kind. One neighborly kindness we may overlook is helping our neighbors by supporting the small businesses where many of them work. It’s up to us to help each other keep our livelihoods alive and well... and we should shop locally for products and

SOUTHERN BEDDING Harry Wills, FOUNDER and daughter Karen Wills Lanier

In 1945, Harry Wills came back home to Columbia after his service as a Naval Flight Instructor during World War II. He started working in furniture sales and, in 1951, he and his friend Bill West decided to strike out on their own and form a wholesale furniture business here. Their dream was to establish a manufacturing shop and build quality dining room tables, chairs, end tables, coﬀee tables and dinettes themselves as well as distribute quality lines for other manufacturers. The baby boom was just beginning and young families needed aﬀordable well-constructed furniture. Columbia furniture retailers lined Main St. downtown, and Harry spent his days calling on them and eventually expanding Southern Table by selling to stores as far away as northeast Florida and southern Tennessee. As the years rolled by, Harry and Bill began to see a market for high quality mattresses. By the 42

1980’s they were solely manufacturing the quality bedding they are still building today. They renamed their business Southern Bedding. Today, Bill is gone, but Harry and his daughter, Karen Wills Lanier carry on, along with a loyal staﬀ including a gentleman who has worked there since 1972, beginning the day he graduated from high school! They still build their mattresses with the same high quality components - built to last a long time - with pillow-tops upholstered on both sides so they flip - giving customers twice the life of a typical one-sided mattress. And they buy their components locally too - mostly from manufacturers in SC, NC and GA. Southern Bedding’s showroom and manufacturing facility are tucked away behind the Staybridge Suites oﬀ Huger Street in downtown Columbia near I-126. Shoppers are personally greeted by Southern Bedding’s founder Harry Wills and his daughter, Karen Wills Lanier. Harry is 94 years young and loves waiting on customers! ©

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services whenever possible. This magazine would certainly be cheaper to have printed in China or India, but we as a company feel we should support the families who live around us and so we give the work to a printer here in West Columbia. Not to be preachy, but it’s just the right thing to do. Beginning with this issue, we will introduce you to some of our friends who own businesses in the Greater Columbia area. And we ask that you consider giving them your business the next time you’re out to buy a product or service! I’m sure you will... y’all are great!

Gardener Publications LLC

Advertising sales and website development are Gardener’s chief revenue sources. Gardener’s suppliers are local, including their printer, located in West Columbia. Unlike most of Columbia’s media, owned by huge corporations from up East or out West, Gardener Guides is as local as you can get! The buck stays here. Kathy Gardener

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Katie Sexton

Kathy Gardener Carmen Rhone Tina Jeffcoat Leighanne Lombardo Katie Sexton

The company is supported by an excellent staff. In 2001, Carmen Rhone joined Gardener Guides and is their lead graphic/web designer. In 2005, Tina Jeffcoat started her tenure as distribution manager and accounts receivable manager. Her responsibilities now include advertising sales. More recently, Katie Sexton joined the staff as junior graphic/web designer. Leighanne Lombardo returned to the company in advertising sales. Kathy did a little bit of everything in the beginning, and continues to be involved in all her company’s operations.

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Tina Jeﬀcoat

Equipped with a card table, folding metal chair and a telephone, Kathy Gardener worked from a spot in her living room in Northeast Columbia, approaching businesses about advertising in a new relocation magazine for the Midlands. That was almost a quarter of a century ago. Today, Gardener Guides (tradename) is a successful media company with oﬃces on Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia, where they publish six print and digital communication products. One thing that Kathy has come to understand about publishing, you must be willing to change... a lot. The company at one time had 4 printed magazine titles in circulation. Today only one of their products is printed (Discover Columbia), while the other five are digital.

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LET’S SHOP!

Malls and Centers

Columbia Place: is Northeast Columbia’s enclosed mall with over 100 stores and eateries. 7201 Two Notch Road. Columbiana Centre Mall: Located in northwest Columbia, this enclosed mall is anchored by Belk, Dillards, JC Penney, and Sears and features a large food court and scores of specialty stores. 100 Columbiana Circle. Another Reason to Go: “Family Fun Days,” held the second Tuesday of every month, offer children ages 7 and under a puppet show, a make-and-take art project, Kindermusic, story time, puzzles, and more. FREE! Held in the Children’s Play Area, open every day at 9am! www.columbianacentre.com

Cross Hill Market: Home of the Whole Food Market and a mix of local and regional retail and restaurants. 700 Cross Hill Road Dutch Square Mall: All roads lead to Dutch Square, South Carolina’s first and favorite mall, featuring Belk and Burlington Coat Factory, specialty stores, and a 14-screen movie theater. 421 Bush River Road. Another Reason to Go: Look for unique gifts at the John Miranda Art Gallery, which features the works of local artists. http://dutchsquare.com Richland Mall: is in the heart of Forest Acres, near Fort Jackson with Belk, Barnes & Noble, and a cinema. 3400 Forest Drive. Trenholm Plaza: is in the heart of Forest Acres, near Fort Jackson with SteinMart, Books-A-Million, Fresh Market, specialty stores, and restaurants. 4840 Forest Drive. Village at Sandhill: is Northeast Columbia's 300-acre perfect mix of living, shopping, dining, and entertainment! Charming streetscapes, a town center, and distinctive architecture featuring Academy Sports & Outdoors, Old Navy, TJ Maxx, Home Goods, Belk, JC Penney, Books-AMillion, boutiques, and a 16-screen cinema. Another Reason to Go: Enjoy free outdoor concerts like Music At Sandhill: Presented By Grow Financial Federal Credit Union. Starts Friday, September 20th, from 7-9PM & continues every Friday thru October 25! ww.villageatsandhill.com

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Boutique Shopping

Chapin: Chapin is a fast-growing community with a great mix of shops, art galleries and restaurants. It's a wonderful place to go explore on a lazy weekend or a fun day trip for people living in or visiting the Midlands. I-26 Exit 91. City Center: Downtown shopping is making a comeback. Gift shops, an outdoor store, art galleries, and specialty stores are new additions to downtown. Main Street. Congaree Vista: An eclectic mix of businesses along Gervais Street and its side streets, near the heart of the city. Here you’ll find galleries, 45+ restaurants, nightclubs, and shops offering art, antiques, and more. Devine Street: Upscale shops line Devine Street in the Shandon neighborhood on the east side of Columbia, beyond Five Points. Here you’ll find unique retailers offering apparel and accessories for men, women, and children, as well as furniture, gift ware, and home decor. www.devinestreetcolumbiasc.com

Five Points: Near the University of South Carolina, Five Points is home to retail shops, restaurants, and nightclubsand appeals to the young crowd with places to buy hip clothing, art, gourmet foods, wine, and jewelry. Harden and Devine Sreets. West Columbia is home to antique malls, specialty shops, and gourmet restaurants like Delucca’s Italian Grill and Pizzeria (Their stromboli is to die for! www.deluccas.com) just across the Gervais Street Bridge on US-1. Lexington's Old Mill: On Main Street in Lexington, this historic conversion on a 40-acre pond is now home to a mix of restaurants, shops, galleries, and more.

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HOLIDAYGIFT IDEAS

the perfect gift! •

Village at Sandhill - a gift card is an

invitation to shop dozens of stores, restaurants, cinema, and more! Ad page 45. •

Columbiana Centre Shop Etc.™ Mall Gift

Card- purchase at the self-serve gift card kiosk located in the Belk Court! Ad page 10.

Gift certificate from Dutch Square Mall available in customer service Mon-urs 4:30-7:30PM; Friday 4:30-8PM; Sat 1-8PM; and Sun 1-6PM. Ad page 49. •

• Checker Yellow Cab -their PrePaid card is perfect for students, business travelers and people on the go! Ad page 16.

ethan allen Imagine the fun you’ll have this holiday season by buying something useful, unique and of enduring beauty for your home or that of a loved one. Ethan Allen oﬀers gorgeous furniture and accessories, like the medium blown glass hurricane. (pictured) 101 Harbison Blvd. 803-407-1500. Ad page 55.

Granger Owings Granger Owings features Barbour outerwear and other great gift ideas for men and women this holiday season. Just one block from the State Capital at 1333 Main Street, 803-252-6714, www.grangerowings.com. Ad page 8.

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city market antiques Some folks seem to have everything, don’t they? And when we try to come up with a useful gift, we’re totally stumped. Start thinking about something that will help them remember special times from the past - head to City Market Antiques for a huge collection of nostalgic and fun gift ideas, from Scooby Doo lunch boxes to Shirley Temple dolls; from antique furniture to baby buggies and classic vintage Christmas decor! 707 Gervais St. Ad page 41.

cupcake As days cool, many a craving turns to Cupcake, which tends to be a just-right addition to every autumn event. Tailgating? Bring a dozen or two cupcakes in your favorite game-day colors. Or invite Cupcake to your next shower, wedding, birthday or dinner party. And as the holidays draw near, there’s a sure-fire way to please friends, family and business associates: give happiness by the dozen through Cupcake’s special holiday gifting. At $32 a festive dozen (plus delivery, if desired), it’s a gift they won’t soon forget. 1213 Lincoln Street. 803-212-4949. Ad page 10.

daff-a-deals Celebrating its 10th year! Daﬀ-A-Deals New Market Shoppes & Consignment oﬀers everything from handmade clothes, pottery, home decor, new maternity, Kate Spade handbags (pictured), children’s clothing and much more. 803-865-7640. 10171 Two Notch Road. Ad page 19.

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Every Night is Date Night at Frankies!

How long have you been trying to impress that hot girl? Maybe it's not you; it's where you're taking her. Did you really think she would be impressed by dinner and a movie? Try death defying gravity drops and super fast go cart racing on a slick track. Now she's paying attention! And cap off the night with a romantic moonlit mini golf game and winning her the cute stuffed dog she's had her eye on. Now that's a date. You can thank us later. 803-781-2342. 140 Parkridge Drive.

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A NEW HAPPY HOME

for the HOLIDAYS

Great Southern Homes

Essex Homes

You remember the TV commercial for the new Lexus sitting all spiﬀy in the driveway with a giant red bow perched uptop? Pretty impressive gift, eh? You can do better! Think about giving you and/or your family a beautiful new home for the holidays! The bow goes on the front door!

Interest rates are still low (and most experts tell us that they are going to head up sometime soon). And there are plenty of other good financial reasons to purchase a new home now. Building codes have mandated higher energy efficiency standards. Home builders have taken to heart this mandate, and have incorporated many features to make their new homes comfortable and “green”. Essex Homes SE rolled out their “e-built” program last year. Karl Haslinger, CEO, explains, “e-built homes use 25%-35% less energy than a typical new home, and even more than a typical resale home. Every home we build is e-built. We use a number of techniques to produce an energy-efficient home such as air barriers and tight seals,

Think you can’t afford a brand new home? Great Southern Homes helps people enter the world of homeownership with well-built, affordably priced entry-market homes. The company is currently offering 3 bedroom 2 bath homes with 2 car garages for under $120,000. They also offer 100% financing to qualified buyers, and can help you get moved into your very own home for a monthly mortgage payment that is significantly lower than a rent payment. Their Redbud model features a spacious living room with a cathedral ceiling that opens to a formal dining area... picture Thanksgiving dinner in your new home! The kitchen is very open with a nice size pantry and cozy breakfast nook that overlooks a patio. The elegant owner’s suite has his & hers closets, his & hers vanities and a relaxing garden tub. A nice size laundry/mud room opens to a double garage. All this in Northeast’s Killian’s Station for just $119,900! Ad Page 4 50

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Essex Homes

advanced framing, better windows, improved insulation, optimized heating & cooling, on-demand water heaters... the list goes on and it all adds up to saving our homeowners significantly on their monthly energy bills.” Essex Homes SE builds homes in the Columbia market in a wide range of sizes and pricing - from the $140’s to the mid-$300’s. Ad Page 7 Essex Homes

The Redbud is a popular Great Southern Homes design

In addition to the financial reasons to buy a new home, it can be a fun and rewarding experience. From choosing the neighborhood, to choosing a home design, to picking your lot... to the mounting excitement as the project gets underway and you visit the jobsite to see the progress! Have fun selecting colors, surfaces, details. Imagine welcoming your friends and family in for holiday get-togethers in your new home!

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Ethan Allen

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Entertain In

Elegance!

Now’s the time to start thinking about family and friends dropping in ~ whether for a televised football game or to share a traditional anksgiving dinner ~ and about how good you’ll feel if you make your gathering place both welcoming and special! It’s not diﬃcult if you plan and give yourself time to put it into place. FIRST IMpReSSIonS! ink about dressing up your porch, door and foyer. Surprise your guests with a unique expression of holiday cheer at the door visit houzz.com; hgtv.com; or bhg.com for ideas and get everyone smiling before they ring the bell! Decorating Den’s Gigi Willetts advises, “ink about holiday decorations that match your home’s style - a cottage needs a cozy, welcoming Decorating Den look swathed in greenery and lights while a contemporary home looks its best with minimalist, unique decorations that reflect its style.” Focus on the foyer too. “I see the foyer as the starting point for experiencing a home’s style”, Gigi continues. “e foyer should be an introduction to the home. A well-decorated home should provide the homeowner or guest with a sense of calm and well-being as they move from one 52

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room to the next.” Give Gigi a call if you need help or guidance with re-decorating or remodeling. She is super to work with. 803699-5252 or 803-432-6103 Has your upholstered furniture seen better days? According to Ethan Allen’s decorators, your first task in CReaTIng a “look” is to choose a theme, or define the vibe you want to project. en, pick your colors. Next – layer in the fabrics. You’ll need a focal fabric – a great textural solid or a large-scale pattern. To keep your textile mix interesting, select at least two other fabrics with different patterns and/or textures. With your fabric choices made, it’s your turn to have the ‘couture’ moment you’ve long admired. A focus on the details makes all the difference – and makes the ordinary extraordinary! Ruffles, shirrs, pleats, contrast welting, self welting, fringes, buttons, ties, trims – all for your consideration, all in an opulent array of colors and finishes. Visit the Design Center at 101 Harbison Boulevard, where a design pro can help you get started. 803-407-1500

a special look for the

Holidays!

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Marina Bay Kathy Gardener

WHY CHOOSE GREATER COLUMBIA?

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Richland One students represent more than 41 countries and as many languages. Because of the steadily growing number of culturally and linguistically diverse students, the district established a center to welcome new international families and ease their transition into the community. Richland One’s International Welcome Center, which opened in August 2004, is located at 2612 Covenant Road, Columbia. The center serves as a “one-stop shop” for new international families. Students take language proficiency tests at the center while their parents complete enrollment documents and gain information about the district’s ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Program and services available to their children. At the end of this initial visit, children are referred to the school that best meets their needs. For more information, contact Fatiha Bencheikh, coordinator of foreign languages and international programs, at (803) 231-6829, 212-1475 or at fbencheikh@richlandone.org.

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International

Welcome Center

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Northwest This area is comprised of places like Irmo, St Andrews, Harbison and Ballentine. Great schools and convenience to I-26. Lexington • Richland School District Five

North Home to Columbia College as well as older neighborhoods, this part of Columbia is undergoing renewal projects including beautification and park enhancements. Richland School District One

Blythewood Known for its horse farms, rural beauty, good schools and convenience to I-77, Blythewood is popular with familes and those seeking an idyllic setting. Richland School District Two

Northeast This area of the Midlands is popular with families for its Downtown excellent schools and its Older neighborhoods where recreational resources. This homes with character are maintained by those who love area is near Fort Jackson and older architecture stand beside military families are fond of this buildings of modern design for area. Richland School District Two those looking for an upscale stylish intown residence. East Richland School District Charming established One neighborhoods with mature Lexington trees and winding lanes, this is West Metro This town just west of Columbia’s first suburban area. Cayce, West Columbia and Columbia is the fastest developing area and is popular Springdale make up this area Shandon, Forest Acres, Rosewood and Lake Katherine across the river from with families for its schools are located here. Absolutely downtown Columbia. Older and small town charms. gorgeous in the spring. neighborhoods built from the Lexington School District Richland School District One 1940’s and new homes too. One Lexington School District Two Lake Murray 50,000 acre Lake Murray reaches into four counties and is minutes from Chapin and Lexington. 8000 homes front the lake. Lexington • Richland School District Five & Lexington School District One

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ALL IN A DAY’S WORK… CHOOSING COLORS AND FABRICS. MEASURING FOR SIZE AND SCALE. FIGURING OUT WHAT WORKS AND WHY. WE’LL DO ALL THIS AND MORE—JUST ASK US. OUR INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICE IS FREE.

ATTENTION! Fort Jackson, McIntyre and Shaw! Planning a PCS Party? Retirement Party? Military Graduation?

Send them off with an unforgettable event aboard the Spirit of Lake Murray, Columbia’s only dinner cruise yacht! Whether celebrating an end of military service retirement, a discharge, PCS or graduation... whatever... these people deserve a great party! Ken Colton, retired after 30 years of military service, understands just that and, as the owner of the Spirit of Lake Murray dinner cruise yacht, he’ll and his staff will help you put on the perfect send off! The boat is enclosed so no worries about rain! Contact the Spirit staff 803-730-3044 (office Coco says: staffed from Noon - 4pm Mon-Fri) Ask about their Now that’s MILITARY DISCOUNT a party! website: lakemurraycruises.com

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FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES

A HELPING HAND

FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES

Celebrate the holidays by providing for a family in need. FHF is the largest holiday help program for families in crisis living in Richland, Lexington, Newberry and Fairfield Counties. With their longstanding partner, WIS-TV, Families Helping Families Midlands reached more than 2,600 families in 2012 — the largest number to date. Please consider adopting a family or making a donation to Families Helping Families this holiday season. They need your help to make holiday wishes come true for the families who have applied for assistance this year. Call 803-779-4875.

THE COLUMBIA FAMILY SHELTER

The mission of the Family Shelter is to provide emergency food, shelter, resources, and hope to homeless families with children in the Midlands area. Situated on a 1.5 acre site, The Columbia Family Shelter consists of 2 emergency housing buildings, 8 transitional housing units, a dining hall, an administrative oﬃce, a computer lab, a playground, and a laundry room. The initial emergency program allows families to be sheltered anywhere from 14 days to 4 months, depending upon the client’s needs. Some of the services provided to clients are: Baby Items, Budgeting Assistance, Bus Tickets, Childcare Assistance, Clothing Vouchers, Counseling, Meals, Housing Search, Job Search, Life Skills Training, Transitional Housing and more. www.columbiafamilyshelter.org or 803.771.7040 58

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THE COLUMBIA FAMILY SHELTER

ST. LAWRENCE PLACE ANNUAL GREENER SALE St. Lawrence Place is a program helping families ready for change. With courage and hard work they cultivate critical life skills, break the poverty cycle and graduate to a new life. They help families regain independence, together. 93% of donations fund programs.

Each fall, St. Lawrence Place sells beautiful fresh-cut greenery, including wreaths, garlands, and centerpieces that benefit the community’s children and teen programs. Your selections can be directly shipped to you (or anywhere in the United States) from Sherwood Forest Farms in Washington, DC. Greenery can also be picked up at Trinity Cathedral (1100 Sumter Street) the last week of November. Don’t miss this great gift opportunity that’s sure to brighten anyone’s holiday! Download the order form at www.stlawrenceplace.org, then call, mail or email your order to St. Lawrence Place by November 2. 803.256.3999 x. 223

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HAPPY, HEALTHY COLUMBIA

ar t h r i tis fou n d atio n e x e rcis e p ro gr am

Oﬀered at Trenholm Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2-3pm; Ballentine Community Center in Irmo on Tues and Thurs. from 10:1511:15am and the Adult Activity Center on Parklane Road Mon/Wed/Fri at 9am. Classes are FREE! Developed especially for

Richland County Recreation

people with arthritis, the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program will help you maintain fitness while reducing arthritis pain. This program will help reduce pain and stiﬀness, help maintain or improve mobility, muscle strength and functional ability. Beginners are welcome and exercises can be performed sitting or standing. Chairs are provided. Please wear athletic shoes and comfortable clothing. For additional information, please call Lisa Smarr @ 699.7425. www.richlandcountyrecreation.com

Getting Enough Sleep? Disorder of sleep (like Sleep Apnea) and Wakefulness (like Narcolepsy) are more common and serious than people realize. Many patients assume that problems like bad snoring, insomnia and daytime drowsiness are “just the way I am”, and therefore not real diseases that require evaluation. In fact, these sleep conditions are not only annoying to patients (and others nearby), but also impair mental and physical function, impact job performance, and pose major health risks. For example, people with Sleep Apnea are 6 times more likely to die prematurely. So if you or someone you love has trouble sleeping, breathing issues at night, restless in bed, twitching of the limbs, sleep talking, drowsiness upon waking, bothersome daytime sleepiness, or morning aches and pains, call us at 788.7884 to schedule a “Sleep Medicine Consultation”. All are welcome, even if not currently registered with our Practice.

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Family Medicine Centers of South Carolina

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r eg ion a l family medicine

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Family Medicine Centers of S.C. has grown over 30 years to become the largest Family Practice group in Columbia. To provide the best service to our patients, we offer compassionate, comprehensive, competent, convenient, cost-effective health care. Our services include General Medicine, Physical Exams, Cancer Screening, Colonoscopy, Springwood Lake Family Practice • 788.7884 1721 Horseshoe Drive • Columbia (near I-20 & Two Notch Rd.) Immunizations, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Pelvic Exams, Bone Density Testing, Weight Loss Nutrition Counseling, Skin Care, Anxiety/Depression Woodhill Family Medicine • 783.4433 treatment, Physical Medicine, Pain Management, Sleep Medicine, Office 813 Leesburg Road • Columbia (I-77 & Leesburg Rd.) Orthopedics, General Surgery, X-Ray, Ultrasound, Heart and Lung Midtown Family Medicine • 931.0100 Studies, Treadmill Stress Testing, complete in-house Laboratory, and 1910 Gregg Street • Columbia (near SC Heart Center) Immigration Physicals. Our medical staff is also experienced in Rice Creek Family Medicine • 227.7777 Geriatrics, Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine. We participate with Hardscrabble & Rice Meadow Way • Columbia Aetna, Blue Cross-Blue Shield, State Employee Plan, Federal Employee (near Ridgeview HS) Plan, Blue Choice, Medicare, Tricare, Cigna, Carolina Care Plan, United Saluda Pointe Family Medicine • 239.1600 Healthcare, Medcost, Humana and many others. Our ultimate goal is 3630 Sunset Blvd. • West Columbia (between I-26 & I-20) to deliver outstanding medical service as your personal physician, who Lake Murray Family Medicine • 724.1100 has come to know you and your family through years of caring. We’re 7611 St. Andrews Rd. • Irmo (across the street from Union here for you, and we’re here to stay! United Methodist Church

Stephen F. Serbin, M.D. Peter J. Stahl, M.D. Bhavesh R. Amin, M.D. Katherine E. Gordon, M.D. Philip C Honig, MD

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David C. Fisher, M.D. Pamela I. Brown, M.D. Anil J. Kudchadkar, M.D. Patrice L. High, D.O. Catherine A Schaefer, MD

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Stacy J. Gajewski, M.D. David C. Morris, M.D. Jennifer R. Turner, PA-C Payam Yousefian, M.D. Gregory "Todd" Davis, DPM

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William H. Crigler, M.D. Tamera D. Crowe, M.D. John F. Mattei, M.D. Stephen M. Tuel, M.D. Achu F. Mofor, M.D.

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Cooter Soup

Traditional South Carolina Cuisine Made Healthy

On special occasions my mama made us cooter soup. I think when Mama was young, her mama made this with real cooter (turtle) meat, but my mama always used ground beef. I’ve developed a “healthy” cooter soup recipe and I hope y’all enjoy it! It’s great on a fall/winter day and there’s just something special about cooter soup - I think of it as Southern chili.

Make a low-fat roux by browning your flour in either a cast iron skillet for 20 minutes (until the flour starts to brown - keep it stirred) or in the oven on a baking sheet at 400 degrees for 1 hour (until flour is brown). No oil or butter needed!

Soup ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups yellow and or red bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup celery, diced 1 tablespoon minced garlic 3 cups chicken broth 3 cups canned crushed tomatoes 1 pound of extra lean ground beef 3 hard-boiled eggs, diced 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 2 bay leaves 3 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 tablespoons vinegar (to taste) salt

In a soup pot, cook the onions, peppers and celery with the olive oil until tender. Add the garlic, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth and ground beef. Boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes. Add eggs, lemon juice, pepper, bay leaves, parsley and vinegar. Cook for another 30 minutes. While soup simmers, add roux in small amounts, and keep stirring until desired thickness is reached. Remove bay leaves. As with her she-crab soup, Mama always kept a little creamer filled with dry sherry which she’d stir in before serving. That makes it really special!

Another Reason Not to Smoke Cigarettes!

COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a common, preventable and progressive disease that makes it very difficult for a person to breathe. The symptoms usually appear in people who smoke or have smoked in their lifetime. People with COPD have trouble pushing air out of their lungs, which makes it hard to breathe in new, fresh air. It lacks a cure and doctors have yet to discover how to reverse the damage done to the lungs, but treatment and lifestyle changes can help you feel better, keep you more active, and slow the progress of the disease. FIVE QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF • During the past 4 weeks, did you experience shortness of breath? • Do you ever cough up mucus or phlegm? • Do you do less than you used to because of breathing problems? • Have you smoked at least 100 cigarettes in your ENTIRE LIFE? • Are you over the age of 35? Contact Family Medicine Centers of South Carolina for help if you answer yes to the questions above. 803-931-0100. 62

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University Specialty Clinics- Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine is pleased to offer our patients Centering Pregnancy. This group approach to prenatal care has shown to improve patient satisfaction and health outcomes for mom and baby. CenteringPregnancy includes a group of 8- 12 women with similar due dates participating in 10 group sessions led by a physician or nurse practitioner. Each two-hour session includes a physical assessment, private time with the same healthcare provider, and group time devoted to sharing and learning about pregnancy and childbirth. Participants will enjoy building a community among women sharing similar pregnancy experiences. Health care providers will facilitate in-depth discussions on pregnancy and answer questions in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Discover USCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new approach to prenatal care. Register for CenteringPregnancy today by calling (803) 545-5762.

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