The Columbia Police Department and Columbia-Richland Fire Department are partnering
with the American Red Cross South Carolina Blood Services Region for the third annual “Boots and Badges” blood drive. The event will be held at the American Red Cross Columbia donation center, 2751 Bull St.
7a.m.- 2p.m. Friday, May 25; Saturday, May 26, and Monday, May 28
11a.m.- 7p.m. Tuesday, May 29 and Wednesday, May 30
Click here to view information on grants for which the City has applied, some of which have been funded by federal stimulus dollars.
View An Interactive Map of the New City of Columbia Council Districts by clicking this link.
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EnduringFX, a locally owned company, has been named one of the 2012 Semi-Finalists in the Data Design Diabetes Innovation Challenge. You can support EnduringFX and Columbia by voting for them at www.datadesigndiabetes.com/vote. Public voting is open through May 23, 2012. You may cast one vote per day for the duration of the public voting session. EnduringFX has designed innovative technology that automatically tracks your physical activity through your environment. EnduringFX is all about having fun with movement! This technology can be used indoors and outdoors, and pulls together data, including, heart rate, speed, and blood glucose levels. Help EnduringFX win and help build a healthier Columbia through new technology. For more information on how this will impact our community visit www.eduringFX.com.The challenge is sponsored by Sanofi-Aventis.
 Free Memorial Day Concert
The Palmetto Concert Band invites the public to a Free Memorial Day Concert on Monday, May 28, at 7:30 p.m., in the Koger Center for the Arts. This is the 14th Annual Celebration in honor of the men in women who have served and are serving in the United States Armed Forces. A varied program of concert music will be provided including light overtures, marches, pop and patriotic music. The members of this 80-member concert band and their conductors rehearse and perform without remuneration, through their desire to share enjoyable music with an audience who wish to meet together, in comfort and at no expense, to commemorate the sacrifices and services of our military.
|  May 2012 At-Large Open House
At-Large City Council Members Tameika Isaac Devine and Daniel Rickenmann will sponsor a Fish Fry this month instead of their usual open house. This will be Councilman Rickenmann’s final open house/reception and the community is invited to attend. The Fish Fry will be held at 1225 Lady Street, in the parking lot, from 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. In the event of rain, the Fish Fry will be moved indoors.
Please call 545-3061 for more information.
|  Summer Concert Series 2012
The City of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the featured artists for the 2012 Summer Concert Series. All performances will be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will feature an amazing line-up. The kick off will be on Saturday, May 26 and continue through Saturday, August 18.
The Parks & Recreation Department invites youth, adults and families to this free, fun and entertaining Summer Concert Series. All artists can be seen at the performing arts stage, Finlay Park, 930 Laurel Street in downtown Columbia. For more information call 803.545.3100.
|  Columbia Council of Neighborhoods Awards of Recognition and Hall of Fame Banquet
The Columbia Council of Neighborhoods will host their annual Awards of Recognition and Hall of Fame Banquet on Saturday, June 9, 2012. There will be a meet and greet held at 6:30p.m. and dinner will follow at 7p.m. This event will be held at the Columbia Marriott, 1200 Hampton Street. For ticket sales and additional information, please email Fred Hornick at aknosc2@aol.com. If you are interested in sponsorship, please send an email to cc803@gmail.
|  Compliance Division Training Workshop and Networking Session
The Compliance Division of the City of Columbia Utilities and Engineering Department is hosting a free Training Workshop and Networking Session at the Eau Claire Print Shop on Wednesday, June 6th from 9 a.m. until noon.
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Mayor Steve Benjamin
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