Midlands Gives Parking Lot Picnic
Midlands Gives and you can come out and get in on the action during various events being held throughout the day Tuesday May 2nd,
Charity Events
Rainbow Int’l Restoration Fundraiser
Blythewood, SC. (WOLO) — They come from different walks of life, and varied circumstances, but have one connection they would prefer not to have. They are living with terminal Cancer. Three young women ages 29 to 37 are the recipients of a golf tournament fundraiser being held Wednesday may 3rd at the Cobblestone Park Golf Club in Blythewood to help…
Taste of Lake Murray
The Taste of Lake Murray is right around the corner but you can get your tickets now.
New Years Eve Gala
University of South Carolina Alumni Center | 7:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. | $150 The Lexington Medical Center Foundation and Women of Hope will host the first New Year’s Eve Gala at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center in downtown Columbia. This premiere, black tie event will give the community an opportunity to celebrate with family and friends. And…
‘Honor the Dream’ Food Drive Kicking Off
ABC News-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 22, 2016. The food drive is held each year to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of community…
LPD Kicks Off Toys for Tots “Fill The MRAP” Campaign
ABC News– The annual Toys For Tots “Fill The MRAP” campaign begins tomorrow and will continue over the next three weeks with donation events scheduled at Kmart, Target and Walmart. As in years past, the objective for this year’s Toys For Tots campaign will be to fill the Lexington Police Department Emergency Services Team (E.S.T.) MRAP vehicle with toy donations….
‘Operation Christmas Child’ to Kick-Off
ABC NEWS— Area residents are on a mission to make a lasting impact on children in need. They are looking beyond their own wish lists and packing shoeboxes for boys and girls around the world—for many of the children, it will be the first gift they have ever received. Columbia residents – together with the surrounding towns and counties –…
‘Silent Voices’ Fighting Against the Homeless Stigma
ABC NEWS– Homeless Helping Homeless presents an evening of music, spoken word, theater, dance, poetry and visual arts presented by homeless artists. Performances are based on life experiences of the homeless artists and show how we are more alike than we are different. Doors open at 6 with a silent auction and light refreshments; the show starts at 7. Tapp’s…
End Child Hunger SC Week
ABC NEWS– Child hunger plagues many cities and states across the United States. Research shows one in four youth struggle with hunger in the United States. To raise awareness about this issue End Child Hunger SC and its partners have come together to host the second annual End Child Hunger SC week. The purpose for this week is to 1)…
University of South Carolina Gathers Items for Flood Relief
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – In an effort to help flood victims devastated in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, organizations at the University of South Carolina are setting up collection points for water, diapers, cleaning supplies and non-perishable food. Items are being accepted Friday at the university’s Alumni Center at 900 Senate St. and the Bi-Lo at 4464 Devine St. Donated…
