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Dear Reader,There is always something new todiscover about the GreaterColumbia area. Whether you’rehere visiting for the first time, oryou’ve lived here all your life, thereare new experiences around everycorner. From discoveringsomething phenomenal like therecent expansion of the SouthCarolina State Museum with its state-of-the-art observatory,planetarium and 4D theater... to finding something simple andwonderful like a hidden park benchoverlooking rushing rapids in the SaludaRiver... special moments are yours if you’lljust take the time to get out andDiscover Columbia!

Happy Holidays! from the staff Kathy Gardener, PublisherTina Jeffcoat, Distribution & AdvertisingTiny Cobb, DistributionCarmen Rhone, Graphic Design & ResearchKatie Sexton, Graphic DesignCoco, Mascot

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Table of Contents Page20 Places Everyone Should Eat 8-11September - October Events 12-15Healthy Living 16-17Regional and Downtown Maps 18-19

Attraction & Museum Hours 18-19Your Home 20-29November - December Events 30-33For Families & Kids 34-35

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RUTH’S CHRIS 924-A Senate St. inthe Hilton Columbia Center.803-212-6666. From the 8 oz. petite filetto the 40 oz. porterhouse for two, this isthe place for steak. Served sizzling.Signature sides include pecan-crustedsweet potato casserole and creamedspinach in a New Orleans style creamsauce.

LIBERTY TAP ROOM AND GRILL 828 Gervais Street. 803-461-4677. Popular andbusy for good reason. 72 beers on tap includingtheir own microbrews. Known for comfort foodslike meatloaf and honey bourbon chicken. Alsoserves grilled juicy burgers, steaks, seafood.Sunday brunch menu served 10am - 2pm.

PEARLZ OYSTER BAR 936 Gervais Street.803-661-7741. Specialty: House oysters and specialtyvarietal oysters; fresh fish changes daily. Shrimp andgrits is fab-so is Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4PM-7PM. Fun,bustling, yummy.

RIVER RAT BREWERY 1231 Shop Rd.803-724-5712. The one place everyone should drink!Food trucks on site.

SAKITUMI 807 Gervais Street. 803-931-0700. A favoritespot for the young and hip. Offers fusion-style menu of freshsushi, grill and tapas faves like beer-battered Drunken Shrimp inCaptain Morgan spiced curry sauce and Saki Salmon. Classic,specialty sushi rolls or platters with fresh salmon, yellowtail andSakitumi’s #1 tuna are fantastic.

HUNTER-GATHERER BREWERY & ALE HOUSE900 Main Street. 803-748-0540. Fresh handcrafted beerbrewed in-house, unfiltered. Faves: Wheat or ESB with anychalkboard special, like Prince Edward Island Mussels, in PaleAle with chorizo sausage, celery-garlic butter with garliccrostini, or the The HG Angus Burger with choice of 6 cheeses.

THE OAK TABLE1221 Main Street. 803-563-5066. Modern Americancuisine. The crowd favorite: Deep-Fried Lobster with lemonbeurre blanc. A whole lobster...fried. Also, Steak & Frites:Angus hanger steak with truffle frites. Finisher: Smore’s-milkchocolate pudding, graham cracker cream, honeymarshmallow, cocoa nib tuile. Across from State House.

JILLIAN’S 800 GervaisStreet. 803-779-7789. Trythe 6 oz. Apple WhiskeyGlazed Salmon: grilled andserved on a cedar plank withapple whiskey glaze on top,apple compote, mashedpotatoes, grilled vegetables& mushrooms. Try with BlueMoon Belgian White Ale,spiced with orange peel &coriander. Huge TV’s forsports viewings, live musicand billiards.

VILLA TRONCO1213 Blanding Street. 803-256-7677. Famous for theirhomemade, hand-rolled pizza. Signatures are: Villa Tronco,tender chicken sauteed in sherry wine and cream sauce withmushrooms, artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes, andthe Eggplant Parmigiana with tomato sauce, parmesan andmozzarella cheese over linguine. Fall favorite: Carmella’sPumpkin Cheesecake.

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RIOZ 410 Columbiana Drive. 803-708-3151. Providesexcellent Brazilian-style table side service, with more than 15cuts of quality beef, pork, lamb & poultry. An extensive saladbar features seafood and sushi, and hot trademark disheslike black beans and rice and fried bananas. Enjoy Brazilian-inspired cocktails from the bar.

FLAMING GRILL SUPREME BUFFET 115 AftonCourt. 803-781-2226. 250-item buffet. Extensive sushiselection and fresh salads. Buffet offers traditional Chinesefavorites along with ham/roast beef carving station. Hibachigrill awaits guests’ orders. Kids love the freshly spun cottoncandy and the chocolate fountain with fruit andmarshmallows.

ALODIA’S CUCINA ITALIANA 2736 North LakeDrive. 803-781-9814. Known for authentic Italian cuisine,made with fresh ingredients. Try the Sicilian Chop salad withmixed greens, toasted pine nuts, granny smith apples,tomatoes and gorgonzola cheese paired with the pan-roasted Duck Carbonara in white wine and pancetta. #1dessert choice? Tiramisu.

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OLD MILL BREWPUB 711 East Main Street -Lexington. 803-785-2337. Craft beers brewed on-site within Lexington’s historic Old Mill. Choose fromseasonal brews like OMB’s Peanut Butter Stout orCitrix Wheat to complement the Brewpub Burger: 8-oz. topped with Cheddar & Swiss cheeses, friedonions, and a fried egg. Other favorites: Grilledporkchops, ribeyes and sweet potato fries. Outsidedeck with tables overlooking Mill Pond.

TERRA 100 State Street. 803-791-3443. Favorites includewood oven pizzas with unique toppings like Duck Confit(carmelized onions, port soaked cherries and tender duckbreast) and Pimiento Cheeseburger (house-made pimientocheese). Dessert rave: Pistachio Creme Brulee.

DELUCCA’S ITALIAN GRILL 1720 Sunset Blvd. 803-926-5255. A small neighborhoodgem in West Columbia. #1 yummy factor: warm, crustyhomemade bread served with fruit-flavored butters.

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ARIANA’S GREEK RESTAURANT 1720 Sunset Blvd. 803-796-4430. Picture beautifully-presented healthful foods-kabobs done over charcoal, salads cut fresh for eachcustomer, homemade bread, vegetables spiced just right...everything made from scratch. NOT your typical Greekrestaurant-this is GOURMET GREEK.

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LITTLE PIGS BARBECUE4927 Alpine Road. 803-788-8238. Hickory smokedpulled pork BBQ and ribs served buffet style. ChosenBest BBQ in SC by Southern Living magazine - weagree. Choose from tomato-based, mustard-based orvinegar-pepper sauces. Fried chicken, collards, mac ncheese, homemade tomato pie, homemade chicken-pot-pie, hushpuppies, banana pudding and more!

INAKAYA JAPANESE RESTAURANT224 O’Neil Court. 803-699-2626. Served in atmosphere soauthentic you’ll think you’re in Tokyo. Expertly preparedtempura, teriyaki, donburi and many Japanese specialties.Considered best sushi in town. No argument from us.Freshest fish and friendliest sushi chefs.

SATO JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE1999 North Beltline Blvd. 803-782-1064. Be entertainedby skilled hibachi chefs at Columbia’s original Japanesesteakhouse. We love to go to Sato on Wednesday nightswhen Saki is just $1! Sato also features a sushi bar. Goodlunch specials & early bird special before 6PM.

SOLSTICE KITCHEN & WINE BAR841-4 Sparkleberry Lane. 803-788-6966. NewSouthern gourmet. Seasonal, unique daily lunch/dinnerspecials. Signature: Angus Flat Iron Steak inzinfandel‐marsala reduction; bearnaise butter & frites,6 oz. Filet Mignon with smoked cheddar pimentocheese and worcestershire‐bourbon jus, ButtermilkFried Chicken with Smoked Gouda-Bacon Mac &Cheese. (see front cover) 650+ wines.

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CELEBRATION: NATIVE ARTISTSOF THE SOUTHEAST

NEW! One-of-a-Kind Museum Experience withPlanetarium, Observatory and 4D Theater The South Carolina State Museum recently (August 2014)opened the only observatory of its kind in the nation, one of thelargest planetariums in the Southeast, and the only permanent 4-Dmovie theater in the state. This is the first time any museum in theUnited States has combined these three new facilities with amultidisciplinary museum focusing on art, history, natural history andscience/technology. Movie fans are in for a treat in the The Rev. Dr. Solomon Jackson, Jr. 4DTheater, which couples high definition 3D digital projection films withphysical features to provide multisensory, interactive experiences for

guests. Physical features, including watersprayers, ankle ticklers, air blasters,scents, snow, bubble and smoke effects,strobe lights and vibrating seats, aresynchronized to the images displayed onthe screen. Showing Now: Ice Age Dawnof the Dinosaurs: The 4D Experience will play tocompliment the new blockbuster exhibit, Dinosaurs:A Bite Out of Time, and the educational film, PlanetEarth: Pole to Pole 4D Experience, will take guests

on a life-like journey around the globe. Openingin December, The Polar Express in 4D, is sure toput everyone in the holiday spirit!

SEPT 5-20LAST STOPCHAPINChapin Theatre Companypresents the story of a youngtalented musician facing toughchoices about leaving home forthe first time. Harbison Theatre.chapintheatre.org

SEPT 5 & 6AIKEN’S MAKINA 2-day arts and crafts event inbeautiful downtown Aiken, SCfeaturing hand-made craftexhibits, food, & entertainment.www.aikensmakin.net

SEPT 4-21GOING ONCE,GOINGTWICE...MURDER“Columbia’s Only MurderMystery Dinner Theatre.” OldMill-Lexington.scdinnertheatre.com

SEPT 5-7CITY OF CAYCECENTENNIAL Celebrate with Cayce residentsat their weekend of fun - kickoffparty, family fun day, historyday and birthday party.cityofcayce-sc.org

SEPT 5 & 6THE BIG GRAB43 mile yard sale fromBlythewood, through Ridgewayto Winnsboro. 803.635.4242

SEPT 71ST ANNUAL JCCKITE FESTIVALKites, games, food. JewishCommunity Center, 306 Flora Dr.

SEPT 11-15SOUTH CAROLINAELVIS FESTIVALThe four-day festival willcelebrate the life and music of

Elvis Presley through liveperformances of his music.Newberry Opera House.southcarolinaelvisfestival.com

SEPT 13INDOOR YARDSALE | SEVENOAKS PARKParticipate as a vendor or shopfor some great bargains. Vendorregistration at icrc.net

SEPT 14FAMILY FISHINGCLINICFrom knot tying to lure selection

to casting. Sesquicentennial StatePark. SCDNR instructors. 788-2706

SEPT 15-1927TH ANNUAL MIDLANDS AREASENIOR GAMESFrom track and field, billiards, totarget shooting and bingo, seniorsshow their stuff. Various venues.Awards ceremony Sept. 19.richlandcountyrecreation.com

SEPT 18ROOFTOP RHYTHMSFree music on the rooftop atRichland Mall (3400 Forest Dr.)facebook.com/RooftopRhythms

Experience Blockbuster Movies in 4D!

Objects drawn from NativeAmerican Indian tribal

museums, state museums,artist collections, private

collections, as well as McKissickMuseum's own permanent

collection. McKissick Museum,USC Horseshoe. 803.777.7251

Now thru July 25, 2015

Football Season!Sept 6 East Carolina 7PM Columbia, S.C.Sept 13 Georgia 3:30PM Columbia, S.C.Sept 20 Vanderbilt TBA Nashville, Tenn.Sept 27 Missouri TBA Columbia, S.C.Oct 4 Kentucky TBA Lexington, Ky.Oct 18 Furman TBA Columbia, S.C.Oct 25 Auburn TBA Auburn, Ala.Nov 1 Tennessee TBA Columbia, S.C.Nov 15 Florida TBA Gainesville, Fla.Nov 22 South Alabama TBA Columbia, S.C.

Nov 29 Clemson TBA Clemson, S.C.

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SEPT 18FARM TO TABLEDINNERDiners will be seated amidsttrees and forest of SaludaShoals Park. Tickets at icrc.net

SEPT 18USC SYMPHONYORCHESTRARussian Extravaganza! Guestartist: Zuill Bailey, cello. KogerCenter for the Arts.803.251.2222

SEPT 19-OCT 11OKLAHOMA!Rivalries, plenty of laughs andclassic tunes! Town Theatre.towntheatre.com803.799.2510.

SEPT 20SC PRIDEFESTIVAL &PARADEParade, festival, live musicfeaturing Deborah Cox.Downtown Columbia.scpride.org

SEPT 20WOMEN ATHEART 2014Heart Health Forum &Exhibition. Convention Center.803.296.CARE

SEPT 204th ANNUALVETERANS CAR &BIKE SHOW10AM-2PM. Good family fun!Vendors, food, entertainmentand more. American LegionPost 6. 200 Pickens St.Admission.

SEPT 20FARMVILLE10AM-3PM. Enjoy toddlertractor races, animal mask artactivities, a petting farm,clogging performances andlessons, a straw maze and more!211 Gervais St. 803.779.3100

SEPT 20FALL HERITAGEFESTIVAL &PICKIN’ PARTY10AM-4PMBBQ and SC’s musical andtraditional folk art talent! SCState Museum. 301 Gervais St.803.898.4952

SEPT 25-28MARVELUNIVERSE LIVE! See above.

SEPT 26 & 27IRMO OKRA STRUTStreet dance, parade, arts andcrafts, rides, petting zoo, & lotsof festival food. IrmoCommunity Park, 7505 EastView Dr. okrastrutfestival.com

SEPT 26-28MIDLANDS FALLPLANT & FLOWERFESTIVALSee above.

Marvel Universe LIVE!Who’s your favorite Super Hero? Getto see them all when you and yourfamily experience live entertainmentlike you’ve never seen before! Yourfavorite Marvel Super Heroes takeover the Colonial Life ArenaSeptember 26-28! Spider-Man, TheAvengers, Iron Man, Hulk and more, aswell as threatening villains deliver anaction-packed arena extravaganza! Beamazed by cutting-edge special effects,pyrotechnics, aerial stunts, martial arts,motorcycles and more! Hailed as themost technically advanced show ever,Marvel fans of all ages will enjoy thisonce-in-a-lifetime, monumentalperformance. 801 Lincoln Street.1.855.4.LMC.TIX

The Midlands Plant and Flower festival will beat the State Farmers Market in West Columbia.This free, family-friendly, event features plants,flowers, yard decor, outdoor furniture, SCSpecialty Foods for sale, and the ClemsonMaster Gardeners toanswer gardeningquestions. Free.3483 CharlestonHwy. 803-734-2210.

Movie Night Sesquicentennial State Park!uSeptember 12th, 8-10PM : October 10th, 7:30-9:30PM

Watch Marvel Comic book movies under the stars! Ghost Rider, TheAmazing Spider-Man, Captain America, & The Amazing Spider-Man 2!

Concessions will be sold. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and flashlights forafter the movie. Free with park admission. 9564 Two Notch Rd.

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family activities!fairfieldchamber.sc

OCT 3 & 4GASTON COLLARD & BBQ FESTIVALBBQ competition on Friday &the parade at 10AM on Sat!Entertainment, free rides forkids, Antique Car & Tractordisplay, karaoke & more! 131North Carlisle St., Gaston.803.796.7725

OCT 3 & 412th ANNUALCONGAREESWAMPFEST 2014Live music, food, kiddy carnival,tractor/wagon rides & more.Held at Harriet Barber House-116 Barberville Loop, Hopkins;Congaree National Park & OldMt. Moriah Yard, Old Bluff Rd-Hopkins. 803-261-5596.sercosc.org. See pg. 15.

OCT 4ULTIMATE MUDRUNSee above.

OCT 4CABOOSE DAY2014Ride one of the cabooses &relive a by-gone era ofrailroading!! Trains depart at10AM & 1:30PM only!!

OCT 4FALL INDOORYARD SALE7AM-Noon. Vendors from allover display unique & gently-used items. Free. Tri-CityLeisure Center, 485 Brooks Ave.803.939.9309

OCT 4ITALIAN FESTIVAL& BOCCETOURNAMENT11AM-10PM. Free attractions &entertainment for ALL! 1615 &1616 Blanding Street.803.309.2454

OCT 8-19SC STATE FAIRThe enticing smell of corn dogsand candied apples, the whirand whiz of the rides, exhibits& more! Admission. SC StateFairgrounds. scstatefair.org

OCT 2THE SONG BIRDCAFEFundraiser for Sistercare.Alternative Rock, food & drink.Leaside. Tickets at eventful.com

OCT 3HAIR WALK:RUNWAY SHOWSee pg 15.

OCT 3ROCK AROUNDTHE CLOCKJoin the folks in Winnsboro fora fabulous Friday night streetdance & a Saturday of music &

Clinton Sease Farm Corn MazeSeptember 19-November 16 : Admission404 Olde Farm Rd, Lexington, SC803.730.2863

Deceased Farm382 Olde Farm Rd : 803.530.9434deceasedfarm.com

West Columbia jayceesHall of HorrorsOctober 3-Nov 1 1153 Walter Price Street, Cayce : 409.9139www.hallofhorrors.com

Boo at the ZooOctober 17-30 : 6-9PM : Admission500 Wildlife Parkway : 803.779.8717

Tricks & Treats at theState MuseumOctober 18 & 25 : 10AM-4PM : Admission301 Gervais Street : 803.898.4921

Gilbert’s House of TerrorOctober 17-Nov 1 739 Harley Taylor Rd, Gilbert : 892.5396www.gilberthouseofterror.com

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Each October, University Ambassadors host campus ghost tours, exploring the spookierside of USC’s history. Tours begin at McKissick Museum, where guides recount chillingtales of paranormal encounters! For information on tour dates and times, contactUSC’s Visitor Center at 803-777-0169.

Ultimate Challenge Mud Run! Oct. 4th!

8AM-5PM

Enlist your 2 or 4 person team now!803-451-1197 | Gaston, SCultimatechallengemudrun.org

One of the great things about being in the Midlands is that, eventhough we enjoy a subtropical climate, our roads and countryside aredotted with beautiful stands of deciduous trees - and they turn gloriousshades of gold, yellow and red as autumn sets in. Here are a few greatdrives to see fall color:: South Carolina Route 34 between Winnsboro and Newberry(37 miles): Downtown Columbia to Musgrove Mill State Historic Site -SC 215 to US 176 to SC 72 to Musgrove Mill Road (78 miles)

: US 321 near Blythewood to SC 121 to State Park Road to Chester State Park (45 miles)

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7pm and 8:30pm. Guided walking tour ofhistoric Winnsboro and the telling of its ghosttales. View haunted buildings from the sidewalkand hear ghost stories told by period-costumedactors portraying characters. Sponsored by theWinnsboro Woman’s Club. For info, call Susan at803-635-6963 or 803-402-5289.

October 25Olde Winnsboro Ghost & Lantern Tour

Musgrove Mill State Historic Site

OCT 11BEETHOVEN &BLUE JEANS:OKTOBERFEST!See above.

OCT 13SO THE STORYGOES...Local storytellers. Bringblankets & lawn chairs.Virginia Hylton Park, Lexington. lcrac.com

OCT 19TASTE OFORANGEBURGA variety of restaurants and

vendors from around the cityfeature samples of theircuisine. Free Admission.803-531-6186.orangeburgchamber.com

OCT 24BOONANZA AT THE FARMERSMARKET3483 Charleston Hwy.scstatefarmersmarket.com

OCT 25PUMPKIN RUN-FALL FESTIVALPumpkin Run is fun for families,kids & adults. A 12 and under

run & a 5K run/walk.strictlyrunning.com to register.

OCT 26LAKE CAROLINAWINE AND FOODFESTIVALSome of the finest wines andtantalizing hors d’oeuvres.Village Green at Lake Carolina803.461.0915.www.lakecarolina.com

OCT 30-NOV 1COLUMBIA CITYBALLET: DRACULAA “must see” Halloween favorite!Count Dracula and his Brides of

Darkness are back with newchoreography, costumes andpalpitating music in this cut-ting-edge production. KogerCenter, 1051 Greene St.803.251.2222.columbiacityballet.com

OCT 10-12OKTOBERFESTHomemade German food &pastries, great craft beers, kids'activities and authenticGerman entertainment. Funfor the whole family!Incarnation Lutheran Church,3005 Devine St. 803.256.2381

OCT 11JAM ROOM MUSIC FESTIVALNoon-10PM. Live music, kid’szone includes face painting,crafts & more! Free. Main St(just past the ColumbiaMuseum of Art.) 803.787.6908

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Fighting cancer with style! This runway show willshowcase designers, major retail brands, stylists,models and more. Highlighting the runway showis a “survivors walk” when cancer survivors ofvaried ages and backgrounds proudly strut therunway in celebration of overcoming cancer. Theevents collectively serve as a platform forHairWalk survivors – the heart and soul of themovement.Columbia Metropolitan ConventionCenter, 1101 Lincoln Street. www.hairwalk.org

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Beethoven and Blue Jeans:Oktoberfest!

October 11th : 7:30PM. A Viennese favorite gets aGerman twist this fall! Ditch the formal wear, come cool,casual and relaxed in your blue jeans while taking in aworld-class symphony! Starting at 6PM: River Rat Breweryand Southern Way Catering are partnering with the S.C.

Philharmonic for a pre-concert bash at the Koger Center.Beer and sausage selections will be on sale

to help start a festiveevening off right! KogerCenter for the Arts, 1051Greene Street. Call803.254.PHIL (7445)for more info.

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Even though the weather is changing, it doesn’t mean that your activity level has to decrease. Saluda Shoals, a 400 acre regional park offers more than 9 miles ofpaved/unpaved trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Bicycle rentals are available for men, women and youth for full day, half day and 1 hour rates. A boatramp is available for canoe and kayak launch for 1 hour (weekends only), 3 hour and full day access. Horse Trail Passes are available for guests to bring their ownhorse to ride trails throughout the park. Saluda Shoals offers Challenge Course Adventures for the ultimate physical fitness! Endure a series of low ropes activities ledby trained, professional staff: walk tight-ropes, negotiate obstacles, balance elements as a team, pass teammates through a giant web and climb walls! The BarkingLot Pass at Saluda Shoals allows visitors access to a fenced, off-leash area for dogs where you can run and play with your four-legged friend. Dogs must be up-to-date on all shots and meet park requirements. 5605 Bush River Road. 803.731.5208 for fees, passes and more info. www.icrc.net

Fall in Shape at Saluda Shoals Park!

Riverfront Park: Spectacular views. Paved and grassy trails. Free. 312 Laurel Street. 803-733-8613Three Rivers Greenway: 9.5 miles of pathway along the area’s rivers. Lighted and paved trails/emergency call boxes, bathroom areas and water fountains. All areas are dogfriendly. Free. 803-545-3100Sesquicentennial Park: 2-acre, fenced-in area for dogs to run off-leash. Permit is required for each dog, available at park office. Annual pass: $25. Dog must be present forphoto ID to obtain permit. Please provide current shot record to show proof of spayed/neutered, rabies, parvo and kennel cough. Doggie Pot bags are available. 9564 Two NotchRd. 788-2706Saluda Shoals: Access to a fenced, off-leash area. $40 per year. Each hangtag is good for up to two dogs in the household. Additional dogs require a second pass. Parking Feesapply. Doggie Pot bags are available. 5605 Bush River Rd. 803-731-5208West Columbia/Cayce Riverwalk: 23.8 miles of lighted, paved pathways and wooden boardwalks. Free. Axtell Drive at Naples Avenue, Cayce, SC or 121 Alexander Street, WestColumbia, SC. Please be advised that all dogs must be current on required shots and spayed/neutered.

Campgrounds during the fall and winter months are less crowded andcheaper than during the summer. Not to mention...cooler nights and fewerbugs! Sesquicentennial Park: Primitive camping, $10-$12.50 up to 10 campers -9564 Two Notch Rd, (803) 788-2706Congaree National Park: FREE for all campers, no electricity or water -100 National Park Road, Hopkins, SC (803) 776-4396Dreher Island State Park: campsite with electricity and water $23-$26per night; regular tent campsite for $16-$21 per night. - 3677 State Park Rd,Prosperity, SC (803) 364-4152Lake Wateree: $16-$22 per campsite per night - 881 State Park Rd,Winnsboro, SC (803) 482-6401

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Spend an afternoon at the Five Rivers Market, located in theCorbett Building at the SC State Farmers Market! Opening thisFall, Five Rivers Market vendors will offer fresh produce, qualitymeats and seafood, dairy and eggs, gourmet & specialty foods, drygoods and bulk ingredients, SC artisan and craft items, preparedand convenience foods, cut flowers and arrangements, homedecor/furnishings, kitchen wares, bath and body and more! Stop byDupre's at the Market (open 7am - 3pm - 7 days), where comfortfood like hand-battered fried okra, quality angus beef burgers and redvelvet cake made with real butter are on the menu. 3483 CharlestonHwy, West Columbia. 803.737.4664. scstatefarmersmarket.com

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15. McKissick Museum{University of SC museum}open Mon-Sat. FREE17. Riverbanks Zoo &Garden {Top 10 Zoo & botan-ical garden} open daily 9-5.FEE18. Richland County Library{main city library} open daily.803.799.9084

7. First Baptist Church {CivilWar site. Signage in front}8. SC Governors Mansion(Circa 1855} Tours by appt.Tues & Wed. 803-737-17109. Granby Park {riversidetrail} FREE10. Greater ColumbiaChamber of Commerce

4. Riverfront Park & Historic Canal {paved trailalong river, benches, park}FREE 5. Columbia MarionetteTheatre {for children} openSaturdays 11am & 3pm FEE6. Finlay Park {Fountain,lake, benches, playground}FREE

Downtown AttractionsNumbers on Downtown Map2. Columbia Fire Dept. Museum {artifacts from themid 1800’s forward} openweekdays 8:30-5. FREE3. Columbia Museum of Art{Art from Ancient Egypt, theRenaissance and more} openTues. - Sun. FEE

11. Hampton Preston Man-sion {built in 1818.} ToursTues.-Sun. FEE12. Koger Center for theArts {performing arts center}13. Manns-Simons Site{African American historicsite.} Tours Tues.-Sun. FEE 14. Memorial Park {monu-ments to fallen SC soldiers}

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25. Woodrow Wilson FamilyHome {Circa 1872} Tues.-Sun. FEE27. EdVenture Children’s Museum (top notch museum}Open Mon. - Sun. FEE28. Colonial Life Arena{performing arts & sportsvenue}

21. Confederate Relic Room& Military Museum openTues. - Sat. & 1st Sunday ofmo FEE22. Township Auditorium{perfoming arts venue}23. Trinity Episcopal Cathe-dral {historic cemetery)

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Families love Lexington South Carolina. From its award-winning schools (Lexington County School District One) to itsclose proximity to Lake Murray and downtown Columbia toits small-town-close-community-feel, kids and parents have foundthe Lexington area to be perfect for every quality-of-life reason.Many new neighborhoods are going up all over the Lexingtonarea, and our dilemma was choosing justone to highlight here. Then we heardabout Larkin Woods… located near thecrossroads of Mineral Springs & CromerRoad. Larkin Woods’ children attendMeadow Glen Elementary, Middle andbrand new River Bluff High School. A

smaller neighborhood with just 65 homesites,Essex Homes is building all-brick beautifulhouse plans in the 2500 - 4300 square feetrange, incorporating family-friendly features

like media rooms, studies, over-sizedowner’s suites, extended garages and 3-car garages. We loved playing aroundwith Essex Homes’ Interactive HomeDesigner on their website:EssexHomes.net. Another plus: everyEssex Homes home is e-built, resultingin 25-30% less energy usage than atypical new home. Prices start in themid $200s.

DirectionsI-20 to exit 61. Turn left onto US Hwy 378. Turn right at light at the BP (Cromer Road). Continue down Cromer Road.Turn left into Larkin Woods(Just before the intersection of Cromer Roadand Mineral Springs Road)Model home is under construction andshould open in October 2014.Community Representative: April Hiscock: 803-518-3638

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New Neighborhood:Summer Pointe

We looked at several new lakeside communities whensearching for just the right one to showcase in our NewNeighborhoods’ feature. Summer Pointe in Chapin wonour hearts. Summer Pointe offers an affordableopportunity to live within the highest-ranking schooldistrict in the Midlands (LexingtonRichland School District Five) andconvenient access to Columbia’sbiggest recreational asset - 50,000acre Lake Murray. Boat and jet-skiowners will appreciate SummerPointe’s community boat storageand access to the lake via the boatramp at Eptings Camp, located nextdoor. We love Great SouthernHomes' Garden Series - an all-brick lineup where eachhome comes standard with Great Southern’s Green SmartHome energy efficient features, including Honeywell’s

Tuxedo Touch, a high-tech home automationsystem that allows homeowners to control andautomate their security systems, heating and coolingsystems, door locks - even the ceiling fans andlighting! Use the wall-mounted touch screen or useyour smartphone as a remote from almost anywhere.Great Southern’s homes at Summer Pointe feature

granite countertops, hardwood floors, elegant molding anddownstairs owner's retreats with garden tubs. And did wemention “affordable”? Summer Pointe home sizes start at1866 square feet in size and prices begin in the high 100’s.

Directions:Take I-26 to exit 91.Turn left on to Columbia Avenue.Turn left onto Old Lexington.Turn right onto Eptings Camp Road.Turn right into Summer PointeModel Open: Open 11AM-5PM; Call firstCommunity Representative: Liz Reid: 803-606-9596

Highlighted Neighborhood:Hampton Forest

Whether looking for your first home ordownsizing to a smaller one, Hampton Forest isthe perfect choice for the on-the-go person or

small household, with homes starting at $127,900. With agreat in-town location, Hampton Forest is just minutes awayfrom I-77, Fort Jackson, USC School of Medicine,Downtown Columbia and so much more! What’s your ‘afterwork pleasure’? Congaree National Park is less than 15miles away, visit it and take a hike among the largest tract ofold growth bottomland hardwood forest left in the UnitedStates! Is shopping your thing? Whether you’re looking for a

unique boutique along the Shoppes ofDevine St. or a power drill at Lowes you’llfind it within a few miles/minutes fromyour front door. McGuinn Homes isbuilding in this well-established

neighborhood with standard features like garages, exteriorbrick accents, 9’ ceilings on the first floor, kitchen granitecountertops and stainless steel appliances. Uniquefloorplans offer Downstairs Master Suites, Dual MasterSuites and adorable 2 bedroom plans. Communityamenities include a community pool, cabana, outdoorfireplace and 16-seat surround sound wide-screen theater...so when’s your next party? Residents at Hampton Forestwho have children also have the privilege of sending themto highly-rated schools: Meadowfield Elementary, HandMiddle School and Dreher High School.

DirectionsI-77 to exit 9A (US 76/US 378 Garners Ferry Roadtoward Sumter)Turn Right onto Garners Ferry RoadTurn Right onto Greenlawn DriveTake Second Right onto Hampton Forest DriveModel home open Monday-Saturday Noon until 6 or byappointment.Community Representative: Melissa Williams:803-237-8035

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Midlands Technical College: Woodworkingmidlandstech.org9/9/2014 - 10/14/2014 | Tuesday & Thursday 6pm - 9pm - WoodworkingPractices and Principles (Northeast Campus) This broad introduction shows youhow to sharpen tools, use them, make woodworking joints and furniture, selecttools, and introduces you to woodworking machinery.

City of Columbia Parks & Recreation: Basket Weaving Saturday, September 27, 2014 - Register by September 12Edisto Discovery Park, 1914 Wiley Street | Work with reeds to make a finishedegg basket. Includes materials and expert instruction for each participant tocomplete the basket in one day. Instruction is by Bonnie Geiger. $65

Low Calorie Cracked Candy Mosaic Art WorkshopSaturday, October 4, 2014 Register by September 20, 2014Art Center, 1928 Calhoun Street, Columbia, SC | This workshop will focus onmaking as 12"x12" mosaic piece which will be chosen from patterns supplied inclass. Registration fee of $90 will include all supplies and materials necessaryfor class.

SakiTumi Sushi 101Perfect for Couples!Book a class: 803.931.0700

Charleston Cooks!Monday, September 15, 20145 Classic Recipes Every Cook Should Know. 803.509.8111

Columbia’s Cooking | USCThursday, October 30, 2014Healthy Habits for a Fantastic Fall: Pick of the Crop. 803.576.5623

Fleur de LysTuesday, November 4, 2014Larry G. Crackling Salmon Truffle. 803.765.9999

Let’s Cook Culinary StudioThursday, November 6, 2014Dim Sum Demonstration. 803.348.5874

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NOV 1-2REVOLUTIONARYWAR DAYS500 re-enactors interpret lifeon the Southern Campaigntrail. Historic CamdenRevolutionary War Sitehistoric-camden.net

NOV 5-9CIRQUE DUSOLEIL-VAREKAISee above.

NOV 7-16'TIS THE SEASONOriginal takes on the fall and

winter holidays -- fromHalloween through New Year’sDay! Chapin FirehouseTheatre, 102 Lexington Ave.803.240.8544

NOV 8VETERAN’S DAYPARADE11AM. Parade features bands,floats, antique cars, LR JROTCCadets, elected officials, andother military guests. LowerRichland Veterans Formation -Hopkins Park, Lower RichlandBlvd. & Old Hopkins Rd.sercosc.org

NOV 11VETERAN’S DAYPARADE11AM. Parade will begin atthe intersection of Sumter &Laurel Sts. & end at PendletonSt. near the State House.Downtown Columbia.803.545.3100

NOV 14-DEC 7WHITECHRISTMASThe story of two showbizbuddies who mount a show ina picturesque Vermont inn inhopes of saving their formermilitary commander. 1012Sumter St. 803.799.2510.towntheatre.com

NOV 15COLONIAL CUPMarion Dupont ScottInternational Steeplechaseheld at the Springdale RaceCourse in Camden, SC.www.carolina-cup.org

NOV 8CHILI COOK-OFFIN FIVE POINTSFind out who has the best chiliin Columbia! Featuring livemusic on the main stage from12-6pm and Little Pepper’sPlace for family fun! Lots ofspecials all day long duringthe Annual Fall Sidewalk Sale.803.748.7373

NOV 8GOVERNOR’SCUP ROAD RACEFeaturing half-marathon, 8kilometer, 4-mile walk andkids’ cup races. 803.731.2100.www.carolinamarathon.org

tkc,yCraftsmen's Christmas Classic Art & Craft FestivalNovember 14, 15, 16 : AdmissionSC State Fairgrounds336.282.5550 : gilmoreshows.com

Jamil Shriners Craft ShowNov 29 Jamil Temple, 206 Jamil Road803.732.4227 : JamilCraftShow.com

Junior League Holiday MarketDecember 4-7 Cantey Building, State Fairgrounds803.252.4552 : jlcolumbia.org

Christmas Sampler & PeddlerCraft ShowsDecember 13 : FREELexington & Tri City LeisureCenters803.359.4048 x227 : lcrac.com

Crafty FeastDecember 14 : AdmissionColumbia Convention Centercraftyfeast.com

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Be transported into a magical realm at the Colonial LifeArena on November 5-9th! Experience the world of Varekai asa young man is parachuted from the sky into the shadows ofa magical forest filled with fantastic creatures, in an adventurethat promises both the absurd, and the extraordinary! Theword "Varekai" means "wherever" in the Romany language ofthe gypsies-the universal wanderers. Directed by DominicChampagne, this production pays tribute to the nomadic soul,to the spirit and art of the circus tradition, and to those whoquest with infinite passion along the path that leads toVarekai. 801 Lincoln Street. 1.855.4.LMC.TIX

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EdVenture Children’s Museum invites you to join us for StoryBookBall! Enter a world of kings and queens, pirates, princesses and fabledcreatures as EdVenture transforms into a magical kingdom ofstorybook dreams. Step inside and explore Arabian Nights, JungleBook, Peter Pan, Little Mermaid, and Alice in Wonderland! Childrenand their grown-ups will enjoy this merry evening filled with themedentertainment by magicians, performers and artisans from across theland. Rub the genie’s lamp and travel to exotic lands filled withwhimsical crasts, balloon art, face painting, live animals from yourfavorite fables and fairytales. Dine with Alice and a collection ofcurious characters at the Mad Hatters Tea Party or prance with yourfavorite characters at the royal dance party. Take the next coach anddon’t be late. $35 per person. Costumes encouraged. Purchase ticketsat www.edventure.org.

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NOV 15MARINA PLAYSTCHAIKOVSKYConcert presented by the SCPhilharmonic. Koger Centerfor the Arts. 1051 Greene St.803.254.7445

NOV 15BLUE GRASS ANDBBQ EVENT3483 Charleston Hwy.scstatefarmersmarket.com

NOV 20VISTA LIGHTS Kick off your holiday shoppingand fun at the Vista's 29th

annual holiday street party.5-9PM. Gervais St. fromAssembly to Gadsden.vistalightssc.com

NOV 21TRANS-SIBERIANORCHESTRAThe world’s most creative &beloved Christmas showorchestra! Colonial Life Arena.1.855.4.LMC.TIX

NOV 21PATHS OFDESTRUCTION:SHERMAN’SFINAL CAMPAIGN

SC Confederate Relic Roomand Military Museum. 301Gervais Street. See above.

NOV 21-23COLUMBIA GEMAND MINERALSHOWJewelry, beads, loose stones,fossils, minerals, gold, silver, &tools for sale. Club member’srock collections on exhibit &lapidary demonstrations.Admission. 206 Jamil Rd.803.736.9317. cgams.org.See page 30.

NOV 21-23FESTIVAL OFTREES Family-friendly activities,local choirs, dance groups &photos with Santa. Silentauction of decorated trees,wreaths, tabletop trees, andother holiday items. 1101Lincoln St. 803.434.7275

NOV 22-FEB2015SNOWVILLE A winter wonderland of cool,family fun! EdVentureChildren’s Museum.211 Gervais St. 803.779.4100

NOV 24 & 25SLEIGH BELLSTROLL & TROTHeld amid the festive lightdisplays of Holiday Lights onthe River. Check-in: 5–6:50PM; start time: 7PM. SaludaShoals Park, 5605 Bush RiverRd. 803.772.3336

NOV 27TURKEY DAY 5K& FAMILY FUNRUN3.1 mile race begins and endsat Colonial Life Arena.Proceeds go to Boys and GirlsClub of the Midlands. bcmidland.org

A parade will feature bands, floats,antique cars, Lower Richland JROTCCadets, elected officials and othermilitary guests. The procession will endat Hopkins Park, where the public isinvited to a special program honoring

November 8 - 11AM

Details Sherman’s last effort to quell the Confederacy in his army’s march through SouthCarolina, the state that fired the first shots of the Civil War. Following the March to theSea, Sherman gained permission from Grant to lead his troops through South Carolinabeginning in early 1865, with the goal of decimating any and all military related buildings,organizations and personnel in an attempt to break the morale of the Confederates andbring the war to an end as soon as possible. This example of total war, with littledifferentiation between military and private entities, left a lasting impact on the Carolinasand, officially ending April 26, 1865, was one of the final campaigns of the war.

“Paths of Destruction” focuses on the march’s impact on the people of South Carolina andits significance in the development of the concept of total war and the ethics involved byexamining multiple aspects of the campaign. Artifacts include Union and Confederateweapons and accoutrements, ammunition, POW pieces, uniforms, excavated relics fromlocations along Sherman’s path, and flags. Highlights of the exhibit are a life-size dioramadepicting Columbia after the burning, audio segments of first-person accounts during thecampaign, and a pre-and-post burned Columbia interactive map.

Founded in 1896, the SC Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum is the oldestmuseum in the Columbia area. The museum focuses on South Carolina’s military historyfrom the Revolutionary War to the present. The museum is open Tuesday throughSaturday, 10:00-5:00, and the first Sunday of the month 1:00-5:00, and located at 301Gervais Street (in the same building as the State Museum). Visit www.crr.sc.gov for moreinformation.

Opening November 21, 2014“Paths of Destruction: Sherman’s Final Campaign”

members of the Lower Richland Veterans Formation, SC Combat Veterans Group and allveterans and families. Lower Richland Blvd. & Old Hopkins Rd. www.sercosc.org

NOV 29; DEC 6 & 13RIDE THE TRAINWITH SANTASouth Carolina RailroadMuseum. Winnsboro.scrm.org

DEC 2JIM BRICKMAN’SON A WINTERNIGHT7:30PM. Songwriter & pianistJim Brickman will bring thesounds of the season with OnA Winter’s Night in a concert

with instrumentals & soaringvocals. Koger Center, 1051Greene St. 803.251.2222

DEC 4-6CHRISTMAS INCAYCETree Lighting, Lights of Cayce,Carols Along The Riverwalk.Free. www.cityofcayce-sc.gov

DEC 5WWE LIVE!Colonial Life Arena. 801Lincoln St. 1.855.4.LMC.TIX

DEC 5JOE BONAMASSA8PM. Township Auditorium,1703 Taylor St. 803.576.2356

DEC 5 & 6HOLLY HILLCHRISTMASFESTIVALhollyhillchristmasfestival.comSee above.

DEC 5-7LEXINGTONSNOWBALLFESTIVALTown of Lexington.www.lexsc.com

DEC 6CHRISTMAS TREECELEBRATION3483 Charleston Hwy.scstatefarmersmarket.com

DEC 6ANNUAL HOLIDAYTASTE & TOURNOON. Includes BBQand Cakes Bake-Off with FREEfood samplings, museum,miniature train and carriagerides, stage entertainment &prizes! 214 Hopkins Rd atLower Richland Blvd.803.261.5596. sercosc.org.See pg. 33.

DEC 625TH ANNUALHOLIDAY OPENHOUSEDecorated with crafts from the18th century to the present.Museum docents dressed inperiod attire. Live entertain-ment, hot apple cider andhomemade goodies. CayceHistorical Museum, in theCayce City Hall Complex @1800 12th St. 803.739.5385.cityofcayce-sc.gov

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Holiday Lights on the RiverNov 26-Dec 31 from 6-10PM : Admission5605 Bush River Rd, Saluda Shoals Park803.731.5208 : www.icrc.net

Lights before ChristmasNov 21- Dec 30 from 6-9PM : Admission500 Wildlife Parkway803.779.8717 : www.riverbanks.org

Fantasy of LightsDecember 1-31 from dusk until 9PMFri & Sat open from dusk until 10PMSwan Lake-Iris Gardens, 822 W. Liberty St. Sumter, SC803.436.2640 : www.sumtersc.gov

Harborside Lights & YMCA 5KDecember 13Jeep Rogers Family YMCA-Lake Carolinawww.columbiaymca.org to register

West Metro Parade of LightsDecember 13 from 5:30-7:15PMCorner of Hwy. 1 & 12th Street 803.794.6504

Elgin LightsDecember 15-24 from 6-9PM : Free2433 Charlie House Circle : Elgin, SC803.408.0131 : www.elginlights.com

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Explore Northeast’s Village at Sandhill:Department store favorites Belk and JCPenneyanchor this beautifully landscaped 300-acreshoppers’ mecca. Unique local shops areneighbors to nationally known brands likeVictoria’s Secret and Academy Sports. Regularentertainment, lots of benches, lovelyfountains, a variety of good restaurants... avery nice place to spend a day! Two NotchRd and Clemson Rd. (803) 419-0235

Convenience and Value - Dutch SquareMall: Columbia’s original enclosed mall isanchored by Belk and Burlington Coat Factorywith many national and local stores offering a wideselection of apparel, athletic shoes, footwear,jewelry and more...many at discounted prices. Multi-plex cinema. Don’t miss Santa beginning on Nov 28th!www.dutchsquare.com for schedule. Bush RiverRoad near I-26. (803) 772-3864

Northeast - Columbia Place Mall: Anchor storesSears and Burlington Coat Factory. Two Notch Roadat Parklane

Everything Big - Columbiana Centre: Columbiana Centre isthe largest enclosed shopping mall in Columbia, withanchors Belk, Dillards, Sears and JCPenney. Everythingyou expect in a nice mall is here. Located off I-26 at

Harbison Blvd. (803) 732-6255

Downtown - Main Street: Art galleries, clothing stores,boutique shopping.

Devine Street: The upper crust of Columbia retail.From art galleries, to shoe boutiques, to fine jewelry,to designer clothing, Devine Street is the place to

be.

Trenholm Plaza: This old-timey strip shopping center hasundergone a complete personality change and is now a hiphome to great dining and shopping. Trenholm Road andForest Drive (near Ft. Jackson)

Five Points: Where the college crowd shops. Many apparel,accessory and footwear retailers along with coffee shops and ethnicdining. Hippie duds, vintage apparel, art, music, etc. Vicinity ofHarden St. at Devine St.

The Vista: Just west of downtown, the Vista area is a popularentertainment and dining district but also home to walk-aboutshopping for art, clothing, outdoor gear, jewelry, gifts, antiques andhome furnishings. Gervais St. west of Assembly St.

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Columbia’s annual parade and“Jingle All the Way” 5K run.Downtown on Gervais Street.carolinacarillon.com

DEC 6ANNUAL AMROCCHRISTMASSHOW10AM-4PM. Two floors oflayouts and a yard full oftrains-about 20 trains! Free.Arsonal Hill facility. ArsenalHill, Columbia, SC. amroc.org

DEC 11DEVINE NIGHTOUT 5-8PM

50 stores & restaurantswelcome guests for shopping,socializing & festive cheer.From 8-10PM-a FREE AfterParty with live entertainment& free food beverages.devinestreetcolumbiasc.com

DEC 13 & 14COLUMBIA GUN& KNIFE SHOWThe largest Civil War Show inthe world, featuring over1,000 tables of authentic CivilMemorabilia and warweapons. State Fairgrounds.www.mkshows.com

DEC 13-14DISNEY’SSLEEPINGBEAUTY KIDSThis classic fairy tale featuresgoons, dragons, kings, and ofcourse an evil queen andhandsome prince.www.towntheatre.com

DEC 13-21THE Koger Center, 1051 Greene St.803.251.2222.columbiacityballet.com

DEC 142ND ANNUALREINDOGS &ELVESCanine costume contest,games and crafts for kids, petphotos, more. CarolinaChildren's Gardencarolinachildrensgarden.org

DEC 31NEW YEAR’S EVEAT NOON Columbia’s only ball drop forkids! Doors open at 9AM.EdVenture Children’s Museum.edventure.org

DEC 31FAMOUSLY HOTNEW YEAR’S EVEStreet party with live music,party food and more in afestive, fun and safeenvironment.

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HANGING OF THE GREENS November 30, 8:45 &11AM, Sanctuary.Moving service filled with Christian symbolism, glorious decorations andinspiring music by choir and bell ringers.LOVE FEAST December 14, 5PM, Sanctuary. Celebration filled withmagnificent music by choir and orchestra and sharing bread, coffee and warmcommunity fellowship.

Celebrating the Love & Hopeof the Christmas Season at Shandon UMC

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT December 21, 6PM, Sanctuary. A night of classical and Christmas music by EddieHuss & Friends. Free admission. Donations will benefit Family Shelter.CHRISTMAS EVE December 24. Inspiring services filled with beautiful greenery, wonderful music, glowingcandlelight and warm fellowship.TRADITIONAL COMMUNION SERVICE 2PM, SanctuaryFAMILY SERVICE 5PM, Sanctuary. Sharing the Christmas story with narration, costumes, familiar carols andmusic by the Children's Choirs. Features a live nativity with animals and the lighting of "glow sticks.”LIFELINE CONTEMPORARY SERVICE 7PM, Dunn-Smith Ministry Center. Sharing the Christmas storywith narration, costumes and music by the LifeLine Band. COMMUNION AND CANDLELIGHT SERVICE 9PM, Sanctuary. Traditional service withcandlelighting and music by the Christmas Choir.

December 6th! Holiday Taste & Tourpromises to bring an “Old FashionedChristmas” to the historic “Village ofHopkins. The Village, once a busy train townoriginally named Hopkins Turnout, is locatedat 214 Hopkins Road at Lower RichlandBlvd -just 11 miles from Columbia. Theevent includes BBQ and Cakes Bake-Offwith FREE food samplings, museum,miniature train and carriage rides, stageentertainment, and prizes! Vendors will offerOyster Roast, other food items, crafts andgifts. Also, farmers and flea markets. FREEparking/shuttle service. sercosc.org

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racing your friends and family on Go Karts around aroad course full of hairpin turns and ultra fast straight-aways for

ultimate bragging rights? How about Tag with Lasers? Pick a team,vest up, and get your TAG ON. Nice day outside? Play a round of MiniGolf in an exotic landscape of gorgeous waterfalls and lush vegetation!Or step inside the Funhouse - it's like a hamster maze but for kids 12and under. Or experience the Drop Zone, play the latest and greatestarcade games including the new Transformer game, or practice yourstuff in our Batting Cage where you'll swing at speeding fast balls. It'sall that and more. frankiesfunpark.com 140 Parkridge Drive Columbia,SC Open 7 days. (803) 781-2342

Whether you’re looking for musical activities for your child or wantingto explore music as an adult, there are plenty of lessons and classesfrom which to choose. You don’t have to be a USC student to takeadvantage of our many expert resources. From birth throughretirement, the USC School of Music offers stimulating and fun waysto make music part of your life. Private and group instruction for allages and levels. 803.777.5381.

piano : voice : strings : guitar : woodwinds : brass : percussion : music theory

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Columbia, SCwww.edventure.org

A winter wonderland of cool family fun!November 22, 2014thru February 22, 2015

A winter wonderland of cool family fun!

Learn about the culture of the early Cherokee Indians inLexington, SC! This two-part program is for groups of youngstersthat get to explore what early Cherokee children saw andexperienced every day. They will touch variousanimal hides like teeth and claws from blackbears, foxes, deer, raccoons and rabbits.Baskets, food, hunting, fishing, clothing,and pottery are also shown and discussed.Games, a ceremonial dance, and storytelling

in which there is groupparticipation by wearing masks,dancing and playing musicalinstruments such as the drums, hawk bells andturtle rattles is included. Kids get to make theirown clay pinch pot to take home. Free.Available during morning hours only. To schedule a group visit,call 803-359-8369.

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Dinosaurs!Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice! EdVenture Children’s Museum : Thru Oct 19th.Travel back in time to explore theCretaceous Period (145 – 65 million yearsago), when dinosaurs last lived on earth!Explore unfamiliar landscapes, touchabledinosaurs of all shapes and sizes andmore! 211 Gervais St. 803.779.3100

Dinosaurs: A Bite Out Of Time. SC State MuseumFeatures several robotic dinosaurs and strange creatures from prehistorictimes, including the ferocious Tyrannosaurus rex, the massive Stegosaurusand the long-necked Apatosaurus. Guests will also encounter creaturesthat lived during the age of dinosaurs, but were not dinosaurs, includinga Mosasaurus, one the fiercest reptiles ever to hunt the seas of its day.301 Gervais Street. 803.898.4921.

thru Oct 5thVisit EdVenture's living exhibit, a 2,500 square footenclosed habitat designed to showcase the lifespan ofover 20 species of butterflies. Admission. 211 Gervais St.803.779.3100

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An overnight camping experience where kids and dads spend a weekendtogether participating in activities like Movie in the Woods, Archery, BBGuns, Fishing, S'mores, Hiking, Ceremony Council Fire and more. Fee.Bring your own tent and camping gear. Limited number of cabins available. *Please note: If you're not already registered as aY-Guide or Trailblazer, you'll need to do so prior to making the reservation. Location: Lexington YMCA, 401 YMCA Rd. For info, contact Savanah Standifer at 803-359-3376.

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