The Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo continued its recent membership growth pattern, with the induction of two new members April 30. Pictured are Optimist Bill Sutton, who sponsored Mike Jonson; Cap James, who was sponsored by Kerry Powers; and Optimist President Alan Taylor. Johnson works for 93.1 FM, “The Lake”,Continue Reading
Midlands Gives Day, the annual 18-hour, online giving challenge hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation, raised a record-breaking estimated total of $3,343,033 via 21,080 individual gifts. The eighth annual day of giving took place May 4, and supported 480 local nonprofits — the largest number of nonprofits in Midlands GivesContinue Reading
The St. Andrews Woman’s Club conducted a spring clean-up in the garden at the Irmo Branch of the Lexington County Library. Weeding, raking, and pruning readied the garden for library patrons and members of the community to enjoy. Pictured left to right are Ann Martin, Kaye Hunke, Mary North, Jane HillerContinue Reading
Family Connection of South Carolina (FCSC) will unveil their annual LOOK. photography exhibit at the Koger Center of the Arts, Upstairs Gallery on August 22. To create the event, more than 50 professional photographers from across the state volunteered their time for private photoshoots with families who have a childContinue Reading
The Rotary Club of Chapin Sunrise hosted the Chapin-area Teachers of the Year. Since we were unable to recognize last year’s winners because of Covid, the 2020-21 teachers are recognized as well. Pictured from left to right: Scott Stogner ( Chapin High ), Sydney Quarles & Jill Stauffer ( LakeContinue Reading
Have you missed browsing the shelves or your local library or book store? The Friends of the Irmo Branch Library have an opportunity for you to get out of the house and find that next great read. The Friends will hold a one-day-only Outdoor Used Book Sale Saturday, May 15,Continue Reading
Irmo Mayor Barry Walker, issued a proclamation declaring April 2021 as Child Abuse Prevention Month at the request of St. Andrews Woman’s Club. Pinwheels were planted in front of the Irmo Library on St. Andrew’s Road in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The pinwheels were then moved and plantedContinue Reading
The Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo sustains a long-standing partnership with Palmetto Project and with its outreach efforts that benefit the Midlands. Nell Killoy, Deputy Director for the Midlands and Upstate for the Project, was the Optimists’ guest speaker April 16 where she described two programs that the Club supports.Continue Reading
The Irmo Sertoma Club meets every first and third Monday of the month at the British Bulldog Pub located at 1220 Bower Pkwy in the Columbiana Station shopping center. The organization focuses on hearing and communicative disorders in young people among other community assistance. This civic organization was founded inContinue Reading
Midlands Gives is an excellent way for members of the community to support many non-profits and help supply services and opportunities for our citizens. Special contribution matching days and promotions will be aired throughout the Midlands Gives program beginning Tuesday, May 4. Friends of Fisher House Columbia are working tirelessly to campaignContinue Reading
After raising a record-breaking $3.3 million in 2020, Central Carolina Community Foundation is welcoming 480 local nonprofits to its 2021 Midlands Gives Day. The 18-hour, the online giving challenge will be held May 4 from 6 am – 11:59 pm. Gifts of $10 or more will help nonprofits continue toContinue Reading