The Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation (EPI Center) at Voorhees University is organizing a Spring Professional Development Conference for educators. The conference is scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Conference Center, located at 2100 Bush River Road, Columbia. Conference Theme: The theme forContinue Reading
Columbia Opportunity Resource’s (COR) Crash Course Columbia is gearing up for its 2024 edition on March 7-8. This program, now in its 11th year, offers participants the chance to explore and appreciate the diverse offerings of Columbia. The itinerary includes visits to entertainment districts, meetings with community leaders, tours ofContinue Reading
Chief Terrence Green proudly announces that the Lexington Police Department is now accepting applications for the upcoming Citizen’s Police Academy. The Citizen’s Police Academy is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, and will convene on Tuesday evenings for a nine-week duration, with a brief hiatus for spring break.Continue Reading
McGregor Presbyterian Church is taking a proactive approach to addressing gun violence in the community by hosting a series of workshops in February and April. These workshops are a response to a gathering held in the Fall of 2023 where church members discussed ways to faithfully address the issue ofContinue Reading
Support Groups Caregiver Support Group – Meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 1 – 2:15 pm.You are not alone. Connecting with other caregivers, sharing, venting, and learning from each other and our facilitators help you gain an understanding that you are not alone. Parkinson’s Caregiver SupportContinue Reading
Unlock the mysteries of American Mah Jongg at the Ballentine Community Center! An exciting opportunity awaits as the center introduces a 2-class session for eager learners on January 17 and 24, from 1:30 pm to 4 pm. Class Details: When: January 17 and 24 Time: 1:30 pm – 4 pmContinue Reading
Crooked Creek Art League’s regular meeting on November 20 will feature How to Photograph Your Artwork with presenter Rick Rhodes. Guests are welcome to attend. The meeting at Crooked Creek Park will begin with refreshments at 5:30 pm followed by the business session and presentation at 6 pm. Rhodes isContinue Reading
Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews will begin the spring session of Adventures in Learning April 19. The Center, an interfaith learning program for active adults aged 50 and above, will meet both onsite at the Center’s headquarters, Ashland United Methodist Church, 2600 Ashland Road, Columbia, and via Zoom for theContinue Reading
Whoever said that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks hadn’t reckoned with the Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews. The Columbia-area all-volunteer, interfaith learning program for senior adults completely disproves that adage. When the Covid virus struck in the spring, most Midlands centers for senior continuing education went dark,Continue Reading