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Drew Wellness Center Recognizes National Heart Month with "Wellness Wednesday for Women"
On Wednesday, February 29 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., the Charles R. Drew Wellness Center will partner with KISS 103.1 to host "Wellness Wednesday for Women" in honor of National Heart Month. This event is FREE to the public and will feature a Zumba fitness class from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., a heart health treat (snack), heart health information and screenings, and giveaways. KISS will broadcast live from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call the Charles R. Drew Wellness Center at 803.545.3200.

2012 State of the City Address [Full Text and Video]
Mayor Steve Benjamin delivered his 2012 State of the City address on January 11th at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center's Coble Ballroom.
FULL TEXT
Main Street
Infrastructure & Transit Safety
Public Safety
Economy
Watch the entire address here!

Grants Status
Click here to view information on grants for which the City has applied, some of which have been funded by federal stimulus dollars.

City Newsroom
Jan 01-26, 2012
Click Here To View The City's Photo Album!

Jan 01-16, 2012
Book Lovers Invited To Join

Jan 06-20, 2012
SCE&G Trimming Activities to Resume within City Limits



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ALL BikeColumbia Task Force INITIATED RIDES REQUIRE BICYCLISTS TO WEAR HELMETS; BICYCLES MUST BE IN ROAD-WORTHY CONDITION ; AND PROPERLY OUTFITTED WITH APPROPRIATE LIGHTS AND/OR REFLECTORS.


 

Event Calendar 2011

JANUARY

 

FEBRUARY

 

MARCH



Saturday, March 19  7:00 - 10:00 am
American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure Training Ride
Sponsored by Outspokin' Bicycles and Supported by BikeColumbia
Task Force.

 

For Registration Information:

http://main.diabetes.org/site/Calendar/1388820079?view=Detail&id=9041

 

APRIL

Saturday, April 16 - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Crafty Feast @ Indie Grits
Indie Grits will bring you films and music from around the Southeast.  On Saturday, April 16th from 11am - 6pm Crafty Feast will be an outdoor festival on two downtown city blocks with indie crafts, music, hands on experiences, and local food.

For more information:  http://craftyfeast.com/Welcome.html

Saturday, April 30 - 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Rosewood Crawfish Festival

BikeColumbia Task Force hosting Bike Valet

Event Info:  http://www.rosewoodcrawfishfestival.com/ 

MAY              May - National Bike Month  
 
Wednesday, May 3
Mayoral Proclamation - May: Bike Month in Columbia, SC

6:00 pm, City Council Chambers, 1747 Laurel Street, 3rd FL

Saturday, May 7

2011 Tour de Cure Columbia, SC
For more information:  http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/RaleighArea?pg=entry&fr_id=7565&CFID=20581952&CFTOKEN=86303646


Wednesday, May 18 -- 7:00 - 7:30 pm     

2011 "Ride of Silence" 

Start/End:  Cycle Center, 1001 Harden St. - 5 Pts

After-ride:  El Burrito - first 50 cyclists to arrive - FREE BURRITO

Route Info:  Cycle Center to State House Loop (3.19 miles)

More Info:  glhall@columbiasc.net or 545-3381

 

 

 

Friday, May 20          
National 2011 Bike-to-Work Day

Local Bike Shops hosting breakfast-break stations Friday morning, 5/20
OSB - 3223 Devine Street

CC - 1001 Harden Street

 

JUNE 

JULY

AUGUST


Saturday & Sunday, August 13 & 14
Vista Grand Prix 2011
For more information:  http://www.vistagrandprix.com/ 
or contact fulspeed@gmail.com

Saturday, August 20, 2011 (Tentative)
William Wilson Memorial 5K Run/Walk
More Info:   www.williamwilson5k.com  

(FYI-2010 Promo)


SEPTEMBER

3rd Annual Kickin' Cancer Nite Owl Ride :

Friday and Saturday:  September 2011
2011 Date still to be set - stay tuned!


Kickin Cancer Nite Owl Ride
is a unique
12-hour cycling event over the historic Gervais Street Bridge in the heart of the Vista between the City of Columbia and the City of West Columbia all to benefit local charities!  

The Kickin Cancer Nite Owl Ride will give cyclists the opportunity to see how long they can endure throughout the night, while helping cancer patients continue to endure through their fight.   
See www.niteowlride.org for more info

 

Saturday - 2011 Date - TBA
13th Annual LHS Swim Across the Dam for Drew


For more information: (from 2010)
http://www.active.com/swim-meet/irmo-sc/dam-swim-for-drew-2010


Saturday, September 10, 2011
The Assault on Little Mountain
More information see:  Carolina Cyclers Website

http://www.carolinacyclers.org/rides.html



SATURDAY & SUNDAY, August 13 & 14, 2011
Vista Grand Prix, Columbia SC

For more information:  http://www.vistagrandprix.com/

 

OCTOBER


 

2011 Date - TBA
Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day

Description:  Bring your kid or borrow one and come to Harbison State Forest to learn about bike safety, practice riding in the Forest on the trails and enjoy a free lunch! See: http://www.friendsofhsf.org/

 


2011 Date - TBA
23rd Annual Ride for Raptors
Town Square
in Pendleton, SC
www.ride4raptors.org


2011 Date - TBA
Tour de Round O
http://www.ride4raptors.org/ 

12898 Round O Road
Round O, SC 29474


2011 Date - TBA
Tour de Camden

For more information:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tour-de-Camden/175780428972 
 

NOVEMBER


DECEMBER

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2011
2nd Annual Columbia Jingle Ride

Please join us and ride your bike in the parade.  Decorate your bike with garland, lights, bows, whatever tickles your holiday fancy!  Email us at glhall@columbiasc.net to Sign Up.