Wednesday July 31, 2019 11 international students arrived last week for the University of South Carolina’s Summer Ballet and Contemporary Dance Intensives. The program is designed to help gifted dancers from Kenya, most with impoverished backgrounds… read more.
Backyard Saturdays: Become an Enviro-kid: National Science Week
Saturday August 3 Through nature play, families can explore and experience nature at Saluda Shoals Park. Each program will include two or three nature activities about the topic, cool biofacts, natural materials to touch/investigate, and an opportunity to explore in the Park. More here.
Back to School Bash – Richland School District Two
Saturday August 3
The bash will be a fun filled opportunity for Richland School District Two students to collect free backpacks, school supplies and valuable information about community resources. The event will be held at R2i2 located at 763 Fashion Drive in the Village at Sandhill. More here.
Shandon United Methodist Church – Basketball Camp
Monday August 5 – Thursday August 8 This half-day camp for rising 1st-6th graders is packed with basketball skills, agility drills, and games with faith stories and scripture woven in. Girls and boys meet from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and are divided into small groups based on gender, ability and experience. Players receive one-on-one instruction and enjoy competitions and scrimmages. More here.
Wild Wednesdays
Wednesday July 24 For children who can’t get enough nature, join them at Sesquicentennial State Park this summer as they explore the park and discover many of the plants and animals that call Sesqui home. More here.
East Bay Deli – Chicken Salad Croissant
It’s Hot! It’s Hot! Time to cool off with a delicious chicken salad croissant and fresh crisp salad. Come try East Bay Deli chicken salad with all white meat chunks of chicken, freshly chopped tarragon, toasted almonds, finely chopped celery & onions, relish, mayonnaise, honey mustard, & house seasonings tossed together to create DELIciousness! More here.
Japan on Screen: Shall We Dance?
Thursday July 25 Shall We Dance? (1996) is a comedy about a successful but unhappy Japanese accountant that finds passion in his life when he begins to secretly take ballroom dance lessons. Bring your own lawn chairs or come early to snag one of their new pieces of inflatable furniture! More here.
Christmas in July: A Haunted Christmas
Thursday July 25 Celebrate Christmas in July with the most famous ghost story of all time – Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. More here.
Paddle & Pint – Paddle & Craft Beer Tasting
Friday July 26 Paddle the Lower Saluda River surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife. Enjoy the views, have fun, and meet new friends. After an hour on the water, sample delicious craft beers at the River Overlook. Ages 21 and up. More here.
Finally Friday Lazybirds
Friday July 26 Come to Lancaster for live music, concessions, family games at the corner of South Main and East Gay Streets. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and join us for an evening of free music under the stars. More here.
Shrek
Thursday July 25 – Sunday August 4
Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears. More here.
Best Ice Cream in Greater Columbia
Why complain about the heat? Do something to cool off your innards and get an ice cream cone, sundae, shake or treat! More here!
NXT Wrestling Live
Friday July 26 Come see the likes of NXT Champion Adam Cole, NXT Women’s Champion Shayna Baszler and many more here.
Essex Homes – His & Her Spaces
Every home owner should have a spot in the house that they can call theirs. A place to relax, decompress, and enjoy. Spoil yourselves. Create a space that you will love to call your own! More here.
South Congaree Championship Rodeo
Friday July 26 – Saturday July 27 Bull riding, steer wrestling, team roping, cowgirl barrel racing and more here.
Late July These highly anticipated events help kiss July goodbye with some yummy foods, awesome cocktails and a little friendly competition! More here.
Saturday July 27 Choose from more than two dozen fun and informative sessions – make crafts, play games, get active, explore library resources, and pick up some good-to-know life skills. More here.
3rd Annual Midlands Women’s Fair
Saturday July 27 This free event features over 80 vendors with products, services, and information for women plus free photo booth, chair massages, makeovers, airbrush tattoos, self-defense classes, health screenings, and much more here.
Authors of SC featuring Terry Wynne
Tuesday July 30 Terry Wynne will share her mother’s memoir Through My Eyes: A Lifetime of Memories—Southern Style, a collection of reminiscences from proud-to-be-Southern storyteller, Carolyne Taylor Wynne. More here.
Finally Friday Lazybirds
