THINGS TO DO: Fun, Food and Lake Murray, South Carolina

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south carolina, sc, lake murray, chapin, lexington, irmo, ballentine, real estate, realtor, kathy smith, russell, jeffcoat, midlands, fireworks, show, buy, sell, house, home, housing market, boat, marina, lakefront, waterfront, dockDo you love Lake Murray? Want a way to enjoy the fun of South Carolina’s music and cuisine…all while raising money for a good cause? Well, then, the Taste of Lake Murray is an event for you!

An annual fundraiser for the fireworks spectacular that takes place on the shores of the lake to commemorate Independence Day on July 4th, the Taste of Lake Murray kickstarts the fundraising season.

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THINGS TO DO: Lions and Bears for FREE, Oh MY!

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Riverbanks Zoo & Garden not only serves to protect rare and endangered wildlife and wild places, but also safeguards a number of South Carolina’s significant historical landmarks. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973, Riverbanks’ 170-acre site has a deep-rooted history dating back to the early 1800s with South Carolina’s textile industry and the Civil War. Today visitors can view structural remains that reveal this rich past from several vantage points within the Zoo & Garden in addition to feeding the Giraffes and interacting with the animals at Riverbanks farm.

And now I’m about to give you a lesser-known secret regarding Riverbanks Zoo.  I know a way you can get in for F-R-E-E.  

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Drowning in Stuff? Tips to Get Organized in 2008!

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closet, organize, disorganization, staging, home, sale, selling, fsbo, for sale by owner, real estate, realtor, kathy smith, russell, jeffcoat, columbia, chapin, lexington, irmo, ballentine, richland, blythewood, south carolina, scI found myself on New Year’s Day purging all the excess “stuff” we moved into our new place two and a half years ago.  This “stuff” happened to be boxes of unknown items that were the last to be packed at the old house.  You know, the “I’ll deal with it later” method of packing. 

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THINGS TO DO: Columbia Inferno Has Gone to the Dogs

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BlazeYes, it’s true.  Columbia’s ECHL Ice Hockey team, the Columbia Inferno have totally gone to the dogs.  Literally. 

On Saturday, December 8th, the Inferno will be hosting the Florida Everblades at the Carolina Coliseum.  Blaze the mascot won’t be the only dog in the house, however. 

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Carillon Holiday Parade Coming to Columbia on December 1st!

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The 54th Annual Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2007, on Gervais Street in downtown Columbia.  The theme “Oh, What Fun It Is!” will be featured throughout dozens of floats, marching bands, drill teams, and live performances. Read the rest…

Irmo, South Carolina Historic Website

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Looking to find out a little about the town of Irmo? Sure, there are websites about Irmo - some sell the town’s real estate, some tell about the schools or churches and others even blog about it. But if you’d like to know about the town’s history, where do you turn?

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THINGS TO DO: Rock out with Columbia’s Vista’s Lights

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What a great program - many groups are getting together to sponsor a “Smoke Out” supporting the decision to make Columbia’s nightlife locales a smoke-free environment, lightswith a concert under the Vista’s Lights on November 15th. 

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Free Wi-Fi Locations in Columbia, South Carolina

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laptopOkay, so it is not exactly a real estate related topic, but I know you’d find it of interest.  I was on the State Newspaper’s website this morning, and found a list of free Wi-Fi locations.  I don’t know about you, but I appreciate a location where I can use free internet.  Read the rest…

Wait! Don’t touch that clock!

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Wait! Don’t touch that clock…yet. Although this Sunday, the last in October has historically signaled the end of daylight savings time, no longer does that hold true. This means that for those of us living in South Carolina, time on the golf course, beach or boat will be extended for a little while longer. Read the rest…

THINGS TO DO: There’s Hockey in South Carolina!

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I know, I know…it’s not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of South Carolina, but in Columbia, we do have a professional ice hockey team. They are called the Columbia Inferno and have a Dalmatian as a mascot. He’s been known to go skating from time to time. How do I know? I donned the Blaze costume a few years back and actually attempted to skate with it on. I think the most unnerving part was looking into a mirror and not seeing my own face looking back at me, but instead an oversized dog head.
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