Midlands Kids' Directory

Kids’ Directory

YOUR Family Resource Directory September/October 2017

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Kids’ Directory Inside you’ll find all kids of fantastic local businesses providing the services and products that your family wants. Moms, dads and grandparents too, all over the country turn to the Kids’ Directory® each and every month. As the Owner/Publisher of the Midlands Kids’ Directory®, I am pleased to welcome you to the Midlands Kids’ Directory® and familiarize you with other wonderful resources that encompass the Kids’ Directory® brand. We have a fabulous website (midlandskids.com) where you can quickly and easily find your favorite local businesses. There is a profile of each advertiser as well as their contact information and most recent advertisement. Subscribe to our newsletter and like us on social media for updates about local events around town.

We distribute 10,000 copies bi-monthly to over 300+ locations throughout the Midlands. You’ll find us in places you visit most! Tell your friends to pick up a copy of the Midlands Directory Kids’ Directory® too!

Our goal each month is to help inform you of the many opportunities, events, products and services available for families in the Midlands. Please remember to support the businesses that advertise in this publication each month and tell them that you saw their ad in the Midlands Kids’ Directory®.

If you are interested in advertising with us, please call (803) 381-7733.

Jeanette Dempsey Editor & Publisher 803.381.7733 * fax: 803.470.3675 midlands@kidsdirectory.com 9005 Two Notch Road, Ste. 17 Columbia, SC 29223 midlandskids.com @MidlandsKids #MidlandsKids

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KIDS EAT FREE

Check out the deals local eateries offer families! No coupons needed! Keep your Kids’ Directory® handy and the kids can dine out FREE. Please be sure to call each restaurant before you go to ensure their deal hasn’t changed. If we missed a FREE offer, let us know.

Check out our website (www.midlandskids.com) for more all most free kids meals.

SUNDAY

Tio’s Mexican Restaurant | 252-7229 921 Sumter Street, Columbia Kids 10 and under eat free from 4-9pm

MONDAY

Tio’s Mexican Restaurant | 252-7229 921 Sumter Street, Columbia Kids 10 and under eat free from 4-9pm Chick-fil-A | 865-9890 10136-103 Two Notch Rd., Columbia Kids 10 and under eat free from 5-9pm Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina | 999-2441 2006 Devine St., Columbia Kids 10 and under eat free from 6-8pm

TUESDAY

Tio’s Mexican Restaurant | 252-7229 921 Sumter Street, Columbia Kids 16 and under eat free 5-9pm dine in only Beef O’Brady | 708-0260 4561 Hardscrabble Rd., Columbia Kids 12 and under eat free from 4-9pm Beef O’Brady | 781-5656 2742 North Lake Dr, Columbia Kids 12 and under eat free –all day Cupcake DownSouth | 212-4949 1213 Lincoln St, Columbia One free cupcake with adult purchase between 5-7pm Child must be present.

Denny’s | 714-1545 5901 Fairfield Rd., Columbia Up to 2 kids 10 and under free entrée (drink not included) per adult entrée 4-10pm

Moe’s Southwest Grill All location in the Midlands Kids 12 and under eat free after 5pm Texas Roadhouse | 462-0013 9840 Two Notch Rd, Columbia Two free kids meal per adult meal purchase 12 and under dine in only from 4-9pm

WEDNESDAY

Firehouse Subs | 957-1100 109 Old Chapin Rd, Lexington One child eats free per adult combo meal purchased, all day, dine in only Firehouse Subs | 749-5535 150-A Harbison Blvd, Columbia One child eats free per adult combo meal purchased, all day, dine in only Firehouse Subs | 407-8548 7467 St. Andrews Rd, Irmo One child eats free per adult combo meal purchased, all day, dine in only Pie-Tanza | 865-2223 843 Polo Rd, Columbia Kids eat free after 4pm with paying adult

SATURDAY

Denny’s | 714-1545 5901 Fairfield Rd., Columbia Up to 2 kids 10 and under free entrée (drink not included) per adult entrée 4-10pm Denny’s | 781-7422 342 Harbison Blvd, Irmo Up to 2 kids 10 and under free entrée (drink not included) per adult entrée 4-10pm

Denny’s | 781-7422 342 Harbison Blvd, Irmo Up to 2 kids 10 and under free entrée (drink not included) per adult entrée 4-10pm Denny’s | 939-0528 2514 Sunset Bvd, W. Columbia Up to 2 kids 10 and under free entrée (drink not included) per adult entrée 4-10pm Huhot Monglian Grill | 407-3868 1260-A8 Bower Pkwy, Columbia Kids 10 and under eat free after 5pm plus free prizes from our treasure chest

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Jeanette Dempsey, Midlands Kids’ Directory® 9005 Two Notch Road, Ste. 17, Columbia, SC 29223 Midlands Kids’ Directory® Coverage & Distribution: The directory is a bi-monthly publication distributed throughout the Midlands and surrounding areas.

Unless otherwise noted, all photographs, artwork and ad designed printed in the Midlands Kids’ Directory® are the sole property of the publisher and many not be duplicated or repinted without the publisher’s express written permission.

Midlands Kids’ Directory® and its publisher are not responsible for typographical errors, the accurracy of the information provided or the actions of the advertisers. Readers should verify advertised information with advertisers. The Midlands Kids’ Directory® reserves the right to refuse any advertising for any reason.

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Calendar of Events September 2-4 (9:30am)

Chapin Labor Day Festival & Parade (Chapin Road) Chapin will hold its 38th Annual Labor Day Festival and Parade the weekend of September 2-4, 2017.

September 9 (9am)

Babysitter Certification Training (9005 Two Notch Road, Conference Room) This class is for teenagers from ages 11 – 15. A parent or guardian must register the attending child or children. Please select one ticket for each child. This class costs $40 (includes afternoon snack, student workbook and certificate). Bring a bag lunch; snacks will be provided. **PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED**

September 14 - 17 (10am)

Columbia’s 31st Annual Greek Festival (1931 Sumter Street) Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral welcomes you and offers our hospitality for the annual Greek Festival. Come and enjoy the music, atmosphere, food and drink, and learn a little about Greece. This is your chance to be Greek for a week!

September 16 (10am)

Doko Fest - The Town of Blythewood’s 2nd Annual Bluegrass Festival! (Meadow Park) FREE Admission and FREE Parking Bring your lawn chairs! DokoFest 2017 will feature live music from The BunchQuitters, A Deeper Shade 8

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There will be BBQ, hamburgers and hotdogs provided by the Blythewood Lion’s Club, along with roasted peanuts, ice cream, among other treats!

September 16 (11am)

39th Annual Jubilee Festival of Black History & Culture (Mann-Simons Site) This FREE outdoor festival brings artisans, dancers, musicians and storytellers together to celebrate South Carolina’s black history and culture on the grounds of the Mann-Simons Site in downtown Columbia.

September 16 (10am)

Summer Celebration of Water (1704 Gist Street) The City of Columbia, Lexington County, Richland County, Sustainable Midlands, and the Central Midlands Council of Governments are proud to jointly host the 8th Annual Summer Celebration of Water! Come have a splashin’ good time at this free family friendly event!

September 17 (10am)

Dollar Sunday (Robert Mills) Residents of Richland and Lexington Counties are invited to take a guided tour of one of our historic house museums for just $1! This month visit the Robert Mills House & Gardens to see new exhibitions and experience a home built by one of our nation’s most revered early architechs. General admission prices apply for any

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September 19 (10am)

Storytimes in the Gardens Join Historic Columbia and Richland County Public Library for a special outdoor storytime in the gardens! Enjoy stories and songs in the gazebo at the Hampton-Preston Mansion’s Henry Michael Powell Memorial Children’s Garden. In addition, participate in old fashioned historic games in gardens. This event is free and open to children of all ages.

September 29 - 30 (11am)

Irmo Okra Strut (Irmo Community Park) The Irmo Okra Strut Festival is a great event for that end of summer fun. Whether you grew up eating Okra or have never tried it, the Irmo Okra Strut Festival has an outdoor activity for you.

October 1 (3pm) Original Five Points fountain for JerryFest Celebrating its fourth year in 2017!

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate the life and art of Jerry Garcia. The day-long event provides live music from local bands, local food vendors, arts & crafts vendors, a drum circle, and more.

October 1 - 31 (10am)

Scarecrows in the Gardens Gardens of the Robert Mills House Enter your historical, ghoulish or traditional scarecrows in Historic

Columbia’s annual Scarecrows in the Garden Contest during the month of October to compete for cash, trophies and tour passes. The contest is open to individuals, families, businesses, schools and organizations, and participants are welcome to enter more than one scarecrow. More details coming soon!

October 7 (9am)

Babysitter Certification Training (9005 Two Notch Road, Conference Room) This class is for teenagers from ages 11 – 15. A parent or guardian must register the attendinchild or children. Please select one ticket for each child. This class costs $40 (includes afternoon snack, student workbook and certificate). Bring a bag lunch; snacks will be provided. **PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED**

October 7 - 8 (11am)

Congree Blue Grass Festival (Historic Columbia Speedway in Cayce) $10; Free for Cayce residents The 10th Annual Congaree Bluegrass Festival will feature top-quality bluegrass bands that performed at our very first festival ten years ago. There will also be a free children’s area with bouncy houses and hay rides around the historic track. There will be the always popular festival food, Cloggers, a car cruise in and much more making it suitable for families of all ages. This two day event will give you the best in bluegrass music and Sunday is the Gospel Bluegrass Gathering, which will be an afternoon filled with great food and Gospel music.

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Calendar of Events October 7 (9am)

2017 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence, Finlay Park Vista Green Extension October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Columbia City Mayor Steve Benjamin and Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine are again spearheading the City’s efforts to raise awareness of the abuse and violence that is taking place behind closed doors. For the 11th year, the City is hosting the walk through downtown streets to shed light on a significant ill in our society. The Purple Rally begins at 9 a.m. and the walk steps off at 10 a.m. There is no cost to participate, but we do ask you to register.

October 7 (10am)

Carolina Panthers Challenger Flag Football, Bluff Road Park, Free Registration starts September 30 This league is for individuals with special needs who want to have fun playing flag football and cheering. For more information or to register, call David Wine at 754-6720 ext. 230 or Marilyn Roberts 754-6720 ext 206.

October 11 - 22 (10am) South Carolina State Fair, Fees vary; $5 parking fee

Midway rides and games, exhibits, live entertainment, food, livestock, exhibits.

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October 14 (10:30am) Registration at 9:30am

October Festival for Special Needs & Families. Lake Carolina Village Green Join us for our annual event featuring a Pumpkin Festival, Music, Piñatas, Food and Vendors. Including a Special Fun Mile Bike Loop for children 3 - 13 year old and Special Need Folks. Fundraiser for Abundant Life Equipment Lending Library.

October 22 (4pm)

Lake SCare-olina, Jeep Rogers YMCA, Village Church presents a family friendly Fall festival at the Jeep Rogers YMCA in Lake Carolina. The event 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.

October 27

Trunk or Treat (5:30pm) Put on your costume and join Historic Columbia as we bring the fun of!

Halloween to the Robert Mills House during Trunk or Treat! Children will enjoy trick-or-treating with a twist in a safe and fun environment. Community members and organizations will display decorated trunks filled with candy in the parking lot of the Robert Mills House. Awards and prizes for best costumes, best decorated trunk, and scarecrows will be given at 6:45 pm. Don’t forget to visit the Gift Shop at Robert Mills during this free event!

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Babysitter’s Certification Training Register Early, Space is Limited!

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Saturday, September 9, 9am – 2pm Saturday, October 7, 9am - 2pm Saturday, November 4, 9am-2pm

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