City of Columbia Accepting Nominations for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards
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The City of Columbia is accepting nominations for the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards.
The Dream Keeper Scholarship Awards program recognizes exemplary displays of committed service to the tenets of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The ideals of social responsibility, political empowerment, diversity, racial harmony, nonviolence, and unselfish service must be demonstrated voluntarily by the nominee in support of his or her community and fellow citizens.
The nominee
must
be age 18 or younger and enrolled in an elementary, middle or high school with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
Winners will be announced at the City of Columbia’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 20, 2020, at 4 p.m. at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and Community Center, 2300 Greene Street. Nominees must attend the celebration.
Applications are available
online
for download or at the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department, 1111 Recreation Drive, Columbia, SC 29201.
Applications must be returned by the following methods:
· In person at the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department, 1111 Recreation Drive, Columbia, SC 29201.
· By mail to the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department, Attn: Kevin Crawford II, 1111 Recreation Drive, Columbia, SC 29201. Applications must be postmarked by
Friday, Nov. 22, 2019.
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City Kicks Off Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive
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The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation have kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive benefiting Harvest Hope Food Bank.
The food drive ends December 6, 2019.
The food drive is held each year to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of community service. Some requested items include canned fruit and vegetables, dry goods and canned meats.
The public can drop off donations at the following locations:
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City Hall, 1737 Main Street
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Columbia Art Center, 1227 Taylor St. Ste. C
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Columbia Tennis Center, 1635 Whaley Street
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Charles R. Drew Wellness Center, 2101 Walker Solomon Way
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Earlewood Park, 1111 Recreation Drive
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Emily Douglas Park, 2500 Wheat Street
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Greenview Park, 6700 David Street
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Hampton Park, 1117 Brandon Avenue
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Heathwood Park, 800 Abelia Road
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Hyatt Park, 950 Jackson Avenue
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Katheryn M. Bellfield Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center,
2611 Grant Street
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Lorick Park, 1600 Lorick Avenue
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, 2300 Greene Street
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Melrose Park, 1500 Fairvew Road
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Pinehurst Park, 2300 Pinehurst Road
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St. Anna’s Park, 1315 Liberty Hill Avenue
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Sims Park, 3500 Duncan Street
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Woodland Park, 6500 Olde Knight Parkway
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City Human Resources, Office of Business Opportunities,
1401 Main Street (4
th
Floor)
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Columbia Fire Department Headquarters, 1800 Laurel Street
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Columbia Police Department Headquarters, 1 Justice Square
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City of Columbia Satellite Payment Center, 3905 Ensor Avenue
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Public Works, 2910 Colonial Drive
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Washington Square Payment Center, 1136 Washington Street
For more information, contact the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department at 803-545-3100.
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City of Columbia’s 41
st
Annual Veterans Day Parade
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The City of Columbia’s 41st Annual Veterans Day Parade
will be held, Monday, November 11
, the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced.
The Veterans Day Parade, known as one of the Southeast’s largest Veterans Day parades, will begin at 11 a.m. from the intersection of Sumter and Laurel streets, and travel southbound on Sumter Street ending at Pendleton Street near the State House.
This year’s grand marshals will be representatives from the
Great American Defense Community
.
The Veterans Day Parade is sponsored by the City of Columbia and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina, WIS, USC and Cocky, Chamber of Commerce, Fort Jackson, Year of the Veteran Truck and USO.
For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 803-545-3100.
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La Vie Est Belle- Come with us to France
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We are delighted to be able to invite you to come to France with us on Thursday November 7 as part of First Thursday on Main. From 6 to 8 pm you will be treated to a French bistro, puppet show, food and so much more.
Soak up the ambience as you stroll among the café tables and take in the sights. There will also be some interactive activities for all ages.
Come and enjoy!
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Sweet Grass Basket Weaving
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Sweet Grass Basket Weaving; Saturday November 16; 12-4 pm
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You can learn to make your own Sweet Grass Basket in this workshop taught by Mary Graham Grant. Mrs. Grant has contributed greatly to this art. Originally from Georgetown, she has learned this skilled trade from those that went before her.
This workshop is a fun workshop and you will be amazed at what you can do. Registration fee $70
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Thursday November 21 6-8 pm
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Ever wondered how the lanterns are made that are used in the Winter events such as the Winter Solstice Parade?
If you want to make your own creation in any of the dates listed, this opportunity is for you. All materials will be provided.
There is a maximum number of 15 that is allowed at each workshop. Come out and enjoy creating something very much your own. Each workshop is $10.
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City of Columbia Hosted Grand Opening of AllStars Baseball Field
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Saturday, September 7, 2019 Mayor Steve Benjamin, City Council, city officials and neighborhood leaders joined for the Grand Opening of the AllStars Baseball Field.
Citizens gather as the grand opening took place. Immediately following, the last speaker then Councilman McDowell asked all City Council, invited elected officials, speakers and community members to gather near the field for the official “first pitch”. The first pitch was the ceremonial way to officially open the baseball field for public use. The field is located near Lester Drive.
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Columbia Art Center’s Art Along the Trail
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The Columbia Art Center and park rangers with the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department hosted the 2019 Art Along the Trail showcase at Riverfront Park on
Saturday, October 5 from 11am-4pm
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Art Along the Trail is an interactive visual and performing arts experience. Artists were staged in the grassy area and next to the amphitheater at 312 Laurel Street to provide artistic activities for guests in a variety of mediums such as painting, pottery or drawing.
Participants:
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Ruby Norton
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Justin Galloway
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Anita Bowen
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RB Top Chef
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EdVenture
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Environmental Educators of SC
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Columbia Art Center
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Angel Allen
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Elizabeth Donato
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Mary Graham Grant
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Catherine Lloyd
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Bike Collective
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Richland Library
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Lutheran Family Services
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Thomas Washington/Keith Tolen
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Sharon Funderburk
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Alicia Leeke
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Sincopao Flamenco Dancers
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Katherine Elliott
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Kay Paschal
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Yehvenia Basaily
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City of Columbia Parks and Recreation
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BierKeller
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Wurst Wagen
Band:
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Boomtown Waifs
For more information, contact Brenda Oliver at 803-545-3093.
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City of Columbia’s “Spooktacular Halloween Party”
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The City of Columbia hosted the “Spooktacular Halloween Party” Thursday
, October 31, 2019
at Dutch Square Mall, from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m.
This year’s event featured Escapology’s “Hot Seat”, inflatables, carnival games, karaoke, trivia, exhibitors, and more!
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Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence
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The 2019 Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence was held Saturday, October 5, along the City of Columbia’s Vista Greenway Extension in Finlay Park. The walk began in Finlay park.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and for the 13
th
year, Mayor Pro Tem Tameika Isaac Devine and the City of Columbia raised awareness of the abuse and violence that is taking place in our community. The walk featured an Information Fair at 8:30 a.m. The Purple Rally began at 9:30 a.m. and the walk steps off at 10 a.m.
For more information, contact the Public Relations, Media and Marketing Department at 803-545-3020.
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Professional Development Training Forum
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Thursday, October 10, 2019, Assistant City Manager Henry Simons hosted a professional development training led by KS3 Global Consulting CEO Kelly Simmons. The training was composed of leaders from the Parks and Recreation Department, Support Services, Fleet Services and also 911 Telecommunications Department.
“I believe in progression, I believe in development, and what we are doing is that. We are empowering our team for success. Giving them tools, and giving them things that they need to progress in their positions within various departments,” Assistant City Manager Henry Simons said.
During the training, Kelly Simmons energetically engaged with the crowd and discussed ways to become a better “you”. City staff interacted amongst each other, participating in pair interviews to dig deeper in discovering more about one another, also came together to discuss the technicalities of each department and ways to improve moving forward.
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Special Recognition Event (Building, Grounds and Maintenance Staff):
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Friday, October 18, 2019, the Parks and Recreation Department held a luncheon for a job well done at the Busby Street Complex in appreciation to the Building, Grounds and Maintenance staff and Leadership.
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Certification for Mandated Reporting (Christy Wright)
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Congratulations to Christy Wright, who recently completed her certification to be a Certified Trainer for Mandated Reporting. “With this trainer certification, I plan to help enhance our staff’s knowledge of how to recognize signs of abuse/neglect, importance of reporting, and how to report as they have frontline interaction with our youth at their respective facilities daily,” Christy Wright said.
At the beginning of this month Christy took a train-the-trainer class through the University of South Carolina Law School/Children’s Law Center for Mandated Reporting: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect.
In the Training of Trainer’s course, participants learn South Carolina’s State Laws as it pertains to recognizing and reporting abuse and neglect while gaining understanding of the legal duty associated with it. Each participant was required to pass a written examination and successfully complete an oral presentation on the South Carolina Laws to Children’s Center Law staff for the University of South Carolina to receive certification.
On October 9, 2019 Christy received her certification as a Certified Trainer for Mandated Reporting for the state of South Carolina. “We are very proud of our TEAM member Christy Wright, as she continues to strive in excellence in the quality of her professional work, we are truly thankful to have her on our TEAM,” Director of Parks and Recreation Randy Davis said.
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Parks and Recreation Safety Tips
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The new 3,000-square-foot center includes an open meeting space, accessible restrooms, office space, a kitchen, storage, and a semi-private classroom area.
Where
:
1117 Brandon Ave., Columbia, SC
Contact
: 803-695-5207
Hours
: Monday-Friday 2-6 p.m.
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