August 2017 E-Newsletter


Edward Jones: Jake Barth
Jake Barth
jacob.barth@edwardjones.com
Join Date: 07/14/2017

Aflac
Billy Kennedy
Samuel_kennedy@us.aflac.com
Join Date: 07/17/2017

Beth Branham Law
ElizaBeth Branham
Website
beth@bethbranhamlaw.com
Join Date: 07/24/2017

Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
Stewart Rawson
Website
srawson@stillhopes.org
Join Date: 07/31/2017

MEMBER EVENT



Fireflies Baseball: Superhero Night

08/08/2017
The Columbia Fireflies are hosting the event as Superhero Night and wanted to honor true heroes. We are taking nominees for honorary first pitches and would like one from each branch of the military. We will have the kids or grandkids of veterans take the field before the game. We are also looking to have a color guard to bring the colors on the field that day. 

We will also have a superhero costume contest. We will attempt to break several world records with the crowd as well. 

Fireflies Baseball: Pink Night
08/10/2017
The Fireflies are proud to host our 2nd Annual Pink Night! Special pink jerseys worn by the Fireflies will be auctioned to benefit Palmetto Health Breast Cancer Foundation. 

Fireflies Baseball: Seniors' Prom
08/13/2017
The Columbia Fireflies are presenting a Seniors' Prom, an event for folks 55+. It includes tickets to the game, a full buffet, a pre-game prom pictures on the field!





10 Zero Driving Academy: Drivers Training Class
08/12/2017
8 hours of classroom training for students who hold a SC drivers permit

 

COMMUNITY EVENTS

 August State Street Art Crawl
08/04/2017

State Street Art Crawl
Friday, August 4th     
5:00 - 8:00 pm
 
"Art on the Eclipse Month"
 
Join It's the Little Things, Frame of Mind, and Gallery West for an evening of local art,  food, and drinks. Parking is available behind It's the Little Things, along State Street, and FREE Valet Parking can be used in front of Terra's.
 

13th Annual Give to Gain Gala
08/10/2017
The Give-to-Gain Gala will be held Thursday, August 10th, at the downtown Columbia Marriott from 7:00-11:00pm. This is a fundraiser to help raise money for SC Specail Olympics Athletes. There will be a live and silent auction. TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW. Go to www.so-sc.org to for tickets

 

The Summer Drive-in Festival Series
08/12/2017
7:00pm - 11:00pm
 
Columbia’s First Pop Up Festival & Drive In 

Historic Columbia Speedway  
2001 Charleston Hwy in Cayce, SC

August 12th:  “Star Wars Saga Night” 
 

CHAMBER EVENTS

The Crafty Cottage - Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting
08/01/2017
04:30 PM - 06:30 PM E
The Crafty Cottage
831 Meeting Street
West Columbia, SC 29169
Join us for our Grand Opening celebration. The shop will be open 10:00am to 6:30pm with the main event Ribbon Cutting at 5:30pm. An after hour celebration will begin at 4:30 pm, with hors d'oeuvres, beer, and wine, lasting until 6:30pm. Come by for a fun shopping experience and a great end to your work day with our wonderful Artisans and friends.Check us out on Facebook and be sure to share with your friends.

  
 

Chamber Night @ Lexington County Blowfish
08/05/2017
07:00 PM - 10:00 PM E
Lexington County Baseball Stadium
474 Ball Park Road
Lexington, SC 29072

** Members Only! **   First Come, First Serve 
Two (2) tickets per member including "All You Can Eat" wristbands
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE

Sponsored by:


             

 


 

Lunch & Learn: Exceptional Living at Still Hopes
08/16/2017
11:00 AM -  1:00 PM  
Still Hopes
1 Still Hopes Dr
West Columbia, SC 29169
Located two minutes from downtown Columbia, our life plan community is comprised of beautiful apartments and free-standing cottages nestled on 44 wooded acres creating a relaxing environment for engaged and independent senior living.




 

August Breakfast Meeting
08/29/2017
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM E
Stone River
121 Alexander Road
West Columbia, SC 29169

 
Breakfast Sponsor

        
  Featured Speaker: Founder & President KASSY ALIA


 

ECLIPSE EVENTS



Solar Fest West

08/21/2017
12:00 PM - 04:00 PM E
West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater
109 Alexander Road
West Columbia, SC 29169

Come down to the West Columbia Riverwalk and Amphitheater and view the once in a lifetime solar eclipse at Solar Fest West! Free Admission! Live Music, Food Trucks, Beer Garden, Activities, and more! Mark your calendars!
#eclipse2017 | #tse2017 | #2017eclipse     Total Eclipse Weekend Columbia, SC



Soda City Eclipse Viewing Festival
08/21/2017
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM E
Historic Columbia Speedway
2001 Charleston Highway
Cayce, SC 29033

Comfortable Large Unobstructed Viewing Space

The 9 acre grassed infield is an excellent space to set up chairs and blankets for viewing this incredible event.

Greater CWC News - August 2017 E-Newsletter