For a fun twist on having a “dog” and a beer at the ballpark, the Columbia Blowfish Baseball team is inviting fans to bring their own dogs. “Bark to the Park” will be taking place on July 6th, 2008 at 6:05 p.m. at Capital City Stadium. The Blowfish will be playing the Florence Redwolves.
Happy Birthday America!
Are you looking for something fun to do on Independence Day? There are all sorts of activities from on land and on water around Lake Murray.
If you’re a boater, be sure to register your boat for the boat parade which will take place at noon on July 4th. The more patriotic, the better! Register here. Hurry, registration ends on June 25th! Read the rest…
For many of us in Columbia, South Carolina, we are thinking of the spring early. Since we aren’t locked indoors due to snow, cold or other inclement weather, those of us in South Carolina get to enjoy a temperate climate (and the potential to work year round on construction projects). The question remains, though…do YOU have what it takes to live in a construction zone? Read the rest…
Where most of the country calls winter weather for Columbia, South Carolina a heat wave by their standards, we’re having what WE call a cold snap. Since we are more concerned with finding cool air in the hot summers of South Carolina, we may have forgotten all about preparing our homes for winter. So, when does one prepare for winter? Is it ever too late? Well, if you’re feeling a chill in the air, it’s a good time to think about winterizing your home to reduce your heating bills. Read the rest…
Do 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.
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.
Yes, 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.
All right, so maybe we won’t be seeing the headline that ALL dogs are banned as a companion in Columbia, South Carolina right away. However, if the current Breed Specific Legislation that is being worked on currently in Richland County goes through as planned, it could become a reality for some dog owners of specific breeds identified as having “vicious” tendencies. I was shocked to see in the recent Richland County Council minutes that Councilwoman Valerie Hutchinson is working on such laws as I write this. As many of you know, I am passionate about animals and especially the rights to have a canine companion. Read the rest…
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…
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, 
with a concert under the Vista’s Lights on November 15th.
