As part of its ongoing series of community workshops, McGregor Presbyterian Church is partnering with Lighthouse for Life to present Sex Trafficking 101, a foundational training designed to educate community members about the realities of sex trafficking and empower them to recognize, prevent, and respond to exploitation. The training willContinue Reading
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC) is launching Project SAFE, a new pedestrian and bicycle safety program aimed at children of all ages. The program focuses on teaching kids how to: Follow traffic safety rules Build confidence while walking and biking Stay active and healthy through physicalContinue Reading
If you are interested in stretching your mind and body while making new friends, consider registering for the Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews Winter Session of Adventures in Learning, which begins January 21. The Center, an interfaith learning program for active adults aged 50 and above, meets Tuesdays onsite atContinue Reading
Columbia, SC (Grassroots Newswire) — EXIT Realty New Horizons, along with Foundation Mortgage Corporation, is hosting a free workshop to help first-time homebuyers learn the basics of purchasing a home. This one-hour session will cover how to get financing, steps to prepare for buying a house, and tips for aContinue Reading
As part of its Community Workshop Series, McGregor Presbyterian Church is offering two free programs on dementia in January. These workshops, led by Ms. Tori Anderson, a Certified Dementia Practitioner and Dementia Care Specialist with the S.C. Department on Aging, are open to the public and aim to provide valuableContinue Reading
The Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews has successfully completed its first international full-session Zoom course, Poland Past and Present, taught by Dr. Lynn Zimmerman, a Purdue University Professor Emerita and Distinguished Fulbright Scholar. Dr. Zimmerman instructed members from Lublin, Poland, where she is spending a year at Marie Curie-Skłodowska University.Continue Reading
SOTA Art Gallery in Cayce, SC, will be hosting a weeklong celebration in honor of Bob Ross’s birthday starting October 29, his actual birth date. The event runs daily from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., from October 29 through November 2. Attendees can learn the iconic Wet-on-Wet oil painting techniqueContinue Reading
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation is excited to announce the continuation of its POWR (Participate Outdoors with Respect) Series, designed for women seeking to enhance their outdoor skills and confidence. Building on the success of previous events, this program offers a variety of classes aimed at both beginners and thoseContinue Reading
The Ballentine Community Center (BCC) is expanding its offerings this fall with both watercolor painting classes and ping pong sessions. For art enthusiasts, BCC will host six-week Beginner and Intermediate Watercolor Painting Classes. Classes will be held on Mondays, starting September 9 and continuing through October 14. The intermediate classContinue Reading
If you are interested in stretching your mind and body while making new friends, consider registering for the Shepherd’s Center of St. Andrews Fall Session of Adventures in Learning, which begins September 17. The Center, an interfaith learning program for active adults aged 50 and older, meets Tuesdays onsite atContinue Reading
In association with the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission, the Irmo Youth Wrestling Club – KingPins will host a Youth Wrestling Camp at the Seven Oaks Gymnasium Facility from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. The camp will run daily from 1 pm to 5 pm and is open toContinue Reading
Ballentine – The Ballentine Community Center is offering an opportunity to learn American Mah Jongg through a 3-class session on Wednesdays, June 12, 19, and 26, from 1 – 4 pm. These classes are perfect for beginners who want to understand the basics of this exciting game. For those alreadyContinue Reading
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