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from the Publish e t o er N Welcome to our newest issue of Midlands Kids’ Directory published by Retired Army Veterans Chris & Jeanette Dempsey! Yes, the MKD is now a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business!

We plan to implement the Army Values in everything we do for you!

For over 25 years and throughout the nation, the Kids’ Directory has helped busy parents locate businesses and organizations that provide products & services for children and their families.

We believe that over the coming months and years that the Midlands Kids’ Directory will bring a sense of community to our area as well as become an integral part of the local economy. We are very fortunate to have a number of family-friendly, child-oriented attractions and businesses in the Midlands! No more “Mom, I’m Bored!” We look forward to bringing this valuable resource back to the Midlands.

Advertising plants seeds!”

“A man who stops advertising to save money, is like a man who stops a clock to save time!”

—Henry Ford

We are certain you will find that each advertiser is committed to offering exceptional value and dependable service. When visiting or calling on our advertisers, please be sure to mention that you found them in the Midlands Kids’ Directory! They love to know their advertising efforts are working!

Chris & Jeanette Dempsey,

Publishers

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Look for these features in upcoming issues:

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Midlands Kids Directory We welcome your suggestions: 803.381.7733 midlands@kidsdirectory.com www.midlandskids.com Member of the Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business & Northeast Networking Group

Midlands Kids’ Directory, 2016

Midlands Kids’ Directory Coverage & Distribution: the directory is a monthly publication distributing 7,500 copies to 250+ locations thoughout the Midlands.

Unless otherwise noted, all photographs, artwork and ad designs printed in the Midlands Kids’ Directory are the sole property of the publisher and may not be duplicated or reprinted without the publisher’s express written permission. Midlands Kids’s Directory and its publisher are not responsible for typographical errors, the accuracy 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.

Copyright 2016 by Midlands Kids’ Directory and Hidden Values, Inc. All rights reserved, The Kids’ Directory logo is a registered trademark of Hidden Values, Inc.

This Directory, in part or whole, is not to be reproduced or copied without written permission. MKD is a registered trademark of Hidden Values, Inc. (800) 960-6788. The MKD is not responsible for the validation and representation of advertisements’ material including, but not limited to photography, products and services, statements of availability, safety or accuracy.

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Calendar of Events MAY

2nd Annual Columbia Black Rodeo Colonial Life Arena 801 Lincoln St May 21 beginning at 7:30pm Admission $24.50 to $32.50 The rodeo has been a favorite pastime of families for decades and this one will feature professional cowboys performing phenomenal feats of skill as they compete for $8,900 in prize money, in categories such as bull riding, steer wrestling, bare back riding, calf roping, team roping, and barrel racing.

Columbia Marionette Theatre Presents “Aladdin” Columbia Marionette Theatre, 401 Laurel Street Recurrence: Every Saturday March 05 - June 04 at 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM Admission: $5 The epic tale is brought to life by a unique combination of carved wooden marionettes and scrolling shadow puppets. Columbia Marionette Theatre Presents “Aladdin” Midlands Moms ROCK! Expo Columbia Place Mall, 7201 Two Notch Road May 14 from 11am – 3pm Admission: Free Midlands Moms join us for up-to-date information and advice on everything from raising happy, healthy and well educated children, developing and maintaining loving relationships with friends and family, taking care of their health and well-being to making money, saving for retirement and continuing to look fabulous. Cash and carry items and over $500 in giveaways!

South Carolina Cornbread Festival Spirit Communications Park, 1500 Hampton St May 21 beginning at 11am Admission: $6 to $11 This year’s theme “Cornbread is for Everyone” is more than a statement. South Carolina’s premier festival paying homage to one of the staples of Southern Cuisine will feature a Kids Corner, The Official Cornbread Classic Cornhole Tournament, Classic Car Show, Cornbread Cook Off, eating contest, live entertainment, & more! Bring the entire family out for a fun-filled day of contests, music, vendors and of course Cornbread!

Endangered Species Day Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, 500 Wildlife Parkway May 20 at 9am – 3pm Admission: Free with general admission Discover simple ways to protect some of the world’s most vulnerable animals during Endangered Species Day. Guests are invited to participate in fun, educational adventures focusing on wildlife conservation and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums SAFE (Saving Animals from Extinction) initiative—a nationwide effort to protect the threatened species.

8th Annual Spring Valley Car Show Spring Valley High School, 120 Sparkleberry Lane May 21 at 9am Times: Registration: 9:00 AM; Awards: 3:00 PM Admission: $20 pre-registration, $25 day of registration, Free for spectators Open Car and Truck Show with 23 classes awarding 46 class trophies and 6 special trophies. Food, auction, door prizes. Entry is free to HS student vehicles.

19th Annual Columbia Black Expo Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street May 21 beginning at various times/locations throughout Columbia The Expo is also a forum to educate, enlighten and inspire the entire community and the African-American community in particular.

Aside from economic development, exposure to cultural resources is a part of the focus for this event.

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“Thunder Over the Midlands” Shaw Air Expo Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, SC 29152 May 21, 2016 - May 22, 2016 at 8AM to 5 PM Admission: Free admission Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter, S.C., is hosting the Shaw Air Expo open house and air show May 21-22, 2016. The free event is open to the general public. Please visit our website for more information.

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Military Appreciation Day at EdVenture EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St May 30 at 9am – 5pm Admission: Free admission In appreciation of the men and women who serve our country and protect our communities, EdVenture Children’s Museum is proud to offer Military Appreciation Days on April 23, May 30, and July 4. Present an active and valid military ID card or badge and receive free admission for you and your dependents. EdVenture and Sysco will provide FREE kids meals to dependents 12 and under.

to welcome you to our website. Part of the Miss America Scholarship Organization, the largest scholarship provider to young women in the world, we make over $24 million in scholarship assistance available to contestants each year.

Celebrate Freedom Festival State Fairgrounds June 18 at 9am - 4pm The 2016 Heroes of Freedom are the Buffalo Soldiers! They will be celebrating their 150th anniversary by doing a trail ride to Ft Leavenworth, KS which will start at the Celebrate Freedom Festival in Columbia - an important chapter in American history!

JUNE

6th Annual Blythewood DOKO Rodeo Blythewood Community Park, 310 Blythewood Road June 3-5 beginning at 7:30pm; Sunday at 3pm Admission: $16; $8 ages 6-12; free for children 5 and under Professional championship rodeo. Nine events including bull riding and barrel racing. Come join Miss Rodeo for family fun, Food vendors and more.

Southeastern Piano Festival Darla Moore School of Business, 1014 Greene St June 12 – 19 at various times Admission: $20 general; $5 students, 18 and under FREE The Southeastern Piano Festival embraces a multi-faceted personality: it is a high-level training platform for the young pianists, a presenter of new and world-renowned concert pianists and master teachers, an advocate for new piano music, and a vehicle for exploring different roles the piano plays on stage and beyond.

Peachtree 23 Yard Sale Batesburg-Leesville to Modoc June 3 & 4 beginning at 6am to 4pm Admission: Free The Peach Tree 23 Yard Sale, spanning 44 miles from Batesburg-Leesville to Modoc, South Carolina, along SC Hwy 23, is celebrating its 7th year of the Longest Yard Sale!

Shrimp and Grits Fest Columbia Marriott, 1200 Hampton Street June 18 from 6 – 11pm Admission: TBD Many restaurants have shrimp and grits on their menu; most even claim theirs is the best. Now is the chance to find out who really has the best shrimp and grits.

6th Annual Columbia Charity Golf Tournament Fort Jackson Golf Club, 362 Semmes Road June 10 beginning at 9:30am Registration fee: $75 (individual); $300 (four people) Help save lives through advocacy, research, education and survivor support. Cook-out will follow the tournament. Snack included. Beverage cart available during the tournament.

Columbia Fashion Week Multiple Locations throughout Columbia June 21-25 at 7:30pm – 10:30pm The 5th Annual Columbia Fashion Week, the first of its kind here and the official fashion week for the city of Columbia is June 21-25, 2016! Tickets are on sale today! Complete with chic parties, fashion education, kids runway revolution shows, live entertainment, designer and retailer showcases from local, regional and national designers and retailers and more, this is a week you do not want to miss!

Miss South Carolina & Miss South Carolina Teen Pageant Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor Street June 21-25 beginning at 7pm Admission: $185 The Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina Teen Scholarship Organization would like

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Art Smart Academy After-School 803.667.9912

102 Kinley Road; Exit 102B in Irmo

Full-Day Summer Programs Register Early! Spaces Fill Fast!

Fine Arts * Chess & Science * Lego Engineering * Theater Arts * Foreign Language * 3 Acre Outdoor Play * Music Room 7 May/June 2016_MKD.indd 7

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KidsfreeEat or cheap

Restaurant prices and promotions are subject to change at any time.

Midlands Kids’ Directory® does not guarantee these prices, please check with the restaurant before planning to eat there to ensure specials are still valid. If a listed special is no longer valid please email us. - THANK YOU! EVERY DAY Golden Corral Forest Drive, Columbia, Kids 3 and under eat free with adult meal purchase all day.

Ryan’s, 5579 Sunset Blvd, Lexington, 803-996-1442, Kids 2 and under eat free; Kids 2-3 eat for $1.99; Kids 4-7 eat for $3.99 and kids 8-11 eat for $5.49 every day.

Shoney’s - Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia, Kids 4 and under eat free at the buffet with the purchase of an adult meal.

Tio’s Mexican Cafe - Sumter Street, Columbia, 1 free kids meal with adult meal purchase. 4pm - 9pm for kids 12 and under.

SUNDAY: Kovachi’s, 309 S Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29072, (803) 3561366, Kids Eat Free after 5pm Sunday. 12 & under. Drink not included.

McAlister’sDeliSparkleberry Lane, Columbia, 2 kids eat free after 5 pm per adult purchase.

MONDAY: Chick-fil-A, 10136 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29229, 803-865-9890, Monday Specials: 1 free 4pack kid’s meal with purchase of adult combo. 5pm-8pm Chick-fil-A, 7201 Two Notch Road Street, Columbia, SC 29223, 803-788-6732, Monday Specials: 1 free 4-pack kids meal with purchase of adult combo. 5pm-9pm

TUESDAY: Applebee’s, 2344 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, 803-731-2853, Tuesday Specials: .99 cent kids meals with purchase of adult entree. 5pm-9pm Applebee’s, 2815 Augusta Road, West Columbia, SC 29170, 803-926-1759, Tuesday Specials: 2 kids meals for .99 cent each with purchase of adult entree. 4pm-close.

Applebee’s, 605 Columbia Ave, Lexington, 803-3566889, Kids Eat for $0.99 (except steak) on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entree. (Two kids meals per adult entree) 4pm-12am

Find additional specials on our website at midlandskids.com/kids-eat-free.

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Summer 2016 at

Ages 3 - Adult Our broad array of programs is designed to provide opportunities to develop talents, acquire new skills and knowledge, or explore something that piques your interest. Whatever you’re looking for, look no further. If you are seeking a fullday summer program, looking for supplemental academic programs, an athletic workshop, or want to try your hand at an arts class, you’ll find it at Hammond.

HAMMOND SCHOOL • 854 Galway Lane • Columbia, SC 29209 • 803-776-0295 hammondschool.org

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Applebee’s, 4505 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205, 803-787-4687, Tuesday Specials: 2 kids meals for .99 cent each with the purchase of an adult entree. 4pm-close Applebee’s, 245 O’Neil Court, Columbia, SC 29223, 803-736-6104, Tuesday Specials: 1 kids meal for .99 cent with purchase of adult entree. 4pm-9pm.

Applebee’s, 10102 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223, 803-419-2235, Tuesday Specials: 2 kids meals for .99 cent each with purchase of adult entree. 4pm12am.

Chick-fil-A, 2600 Decker Blvd., Columbia, SC 29206, 803-736-9421, Tuesday Specials: 1 free 4 pack kid’s meal per adult combo. 5pm-7pm.

WEDNESDAY: Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina, 135-H Sunset Blvd, Lexington, 803-9577482, Kids Eat for $1.00 after 5pm on Tuesday-Sunday when wearing a sports uniform.

Zaxby’s, 5400 Sunset Blvd,

Lexington, 803356-2901, 1042 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo, 803-732-0011, Kids Eat Free on Wednesday’s from 5pm-9pm with the purchase of an adult meal. Dine in Only in Irmo.

THURSDAY: Earth Fare, 3312 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205, 843-799-0048, Thursday Specials: Kids eat free 4-8 pm (with adult meal purchase valued at $5.00 or more after 4pm) Ryan’s, 5579 Sunset Blvd, Lexington, 803-9961442, Kids 2 and under eat free; Kids 2-3 eat for $1.99; Thursday Night from 5pm-8pm is Kid’s Night – Kids 11 & Under eat for $0.99.

Fusion Bowl, 5166 Sunset Blvd, Suite E, Lexington, 803-9961333, Kids Eat for $0.99 on Saturdays with an adult entree purchase. No additional coupons or specials can be applied when getting a free kids meal Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina, 135-H Sunset Blvd, Lexington, 803-957-7482, Kids Eat for $1.00 after 5pm on Tuesday-Sunday when wearing a sports uniform.

FRIDAY: Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina, 135-H Sunset Blvd, Lexington, 803-9577482, Kids Eat for $1.00 after 5pm on TuesdaySunday when wearing a sports uniform.

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SATURDAY: Denny’s Restaurant, 342 Harbison Blvd, Irmo, 803-781-7422, Kids Eat Free Sat from 4pm – 10pm. Kids 10 and under. Up to 2 free kid’s entrees from Kid’s Menu per one regularly priced Adult Entree purchase. Ask server for details.

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Art Camp Asheland Studios’ Summer 2016 | NE Columbia | rising 1st-6th graders

ed weeks: em th o Tw July 11-15 • Food Fight! July 25-29 • Head to Toe

This week it’s all about YOU! Self portraits, molds of hands/feet, stuff like that.

OK, maybe not, but all projects focus on food in some way or another!

Learn printmaking, painting, sculpting, color theory, basic elements, principles of art, and more while having fun with hands-on projects.

ALL DAY (8:30-4:30) or HALF DAY (9-1) **early bird discounts if you register before June 1st**

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SUMMER CAMP. BRACES. GOOD TIME TO START SAVING ON YOUR CAR INSURANCE. For a free coverage review and no-obligation quote, contact me today.

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131 Harbison Blvd, Ste. F Columbia , SC 29212 803-749-4064 Ext. 59834 Elizabeth.Gay@LibertyMutual.com

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Art Smart Academy 1021 Kinely Road, Irmo artsmartacademy.com Your aspiring artist will love all the ways to be creative at Art Smart Academy! No appointment or reservation is needed to come in and enjoy creating your very own piece of ceramic artwork. Ask about Paint Me a Story™ classes, Kidz Night In, parties, camps, and more!

Asheland Studios NE Columbia near Village at Sandhills asheland.com | facebook.com/ashelandstudios | 803-738-2770 Two weeks of summer art camps in NE Columbia: July 11-15’s theme is “FOOD FIGHT!” where all the fun projects will be with and about food (allergies will be taken into account). July 25-29’s theme is “HEAD TO TOE” and it’s all art about YOU! Each week includes painting, sculpting, printmaking and more. All day (8:30-4:30) and half day (9-1) options available. Rising 1st-6th graders.

Ask about our Art After School program at six schools in Richland 2.

Camp Gesher 306 Flora Dr, Columbia jcccolumbia.org Camp Gesher (Bridge in Hebrew) is committed to providing a safe, vibrant and enriching day camp experience. This happens through careful hiring, nnovative programming, and a focus on positive values and character education in a Jewish setting. We strive for our campers to learn new skills, accomplish realistic goals and return home each day happy, satisfied and looking forward to camp the next morning!

Camp Kanuga P.O. Box 250 Hendersonville, NC 28793-0250 kanuga.org/ Camp Kanuga is a traditional summer camp affiliated with The Episcopal Church and located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Established in 1931, Camp Kanuga is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), the industry leader in setting standards for camp program quality and youth development education. As one of the nation’s longest-running ACA accredited programs, we are committed to promoting growth and fun in a safe, nurturing environment.

Camp MATES 1505 Blanding Street, Columbia http://campmates.weebly.com/ Camp M.A.T.E.S. (Merging Activities to Enhance Social Skills) is a theory-driven summer camp for children with social skills deficits (including but not limited to Asperger’s, high-functioning autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities). Camp incorporates physical activity, nutrition, social skills, and academic supports using a variety of theory driven practices.

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Camp Tekoa PO Box 160, Hendersonville, NC 28793-0160 camptekoa.org/ Camp Tekoa is a summer camp and conference center located in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina, near Hendersonville. Tekoa is owned and operated by the Western NC Conference of the United Methodist Church. Tekoa offers a wide variety of summer resident and day camps for boys and girls. These include elementary day camp, and resident camps for elementary, middle school and high school students. Tekoa also offers Adventure camps for middle and high school students.

Hammond Schools Summer Program 854 Galway Lane, Columbia hammondschools.org Hammond is committed to offering enjoyable and enriching summer programs in a physically safe, emotionally supportive and fun-filled environment. Programs are highly individualized and provide something of interest for every age and grade -- from three years-old through adult. With over 150 summer programs -- some new and others, old favorites. Our broad array of programs is designed to provide opportunities to develop talents, acquire new skills. Whether you are a Hammond family or simply interested in spending some time with us, Hammond invites you to join them for an exceptional summer experience.

Need-A-Lift Transportation Services, LLC P.O. Box 2054, Columbia needaliftsc.com Need-A-Lift Transportation Services, LLC provides transportation services to children of all ages on a schedule tailored to their specific needs. Our services were created to assist today’s busy families by eliminating the stress and worries of transporting children to and from school and/or after-school programs. We cater to your child’s transportation needs by providing this unique service.

Provost Academy South Carolina 200 Arbor Lake Drive, Ste 301, Columbia, SC 29223 http://sc.provostacademy.com/ Provost Academy is an online, public charter school, tuition-free for South Carolina high school students. Imagine taking all the high school classes you want - on your own schedule at your own pace!

Students who enroll in Provost Academy have that flexibility and more. At Provost you can earn a state-accredited, high school diploma while having the freedom to blend your academics with your family, work, health or extracurricular activities. Plus there is the support of great teachers and advisors who are not only SC state certified, but are focused on your personal success.

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