March, 2008
(803) 695-1400
Celebrate the Faces of Sandhills Art Gala
Sandhills School
www.sandhillsschool.org
1500 Hallbrook Drive
The
4th Annual "Celebrate the Faces of Sandhills" Art Gala and Silent
Auction features over 40 local artists with works for sale, a silent
auction,cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. All proceeds benefit Sandhills
School, a local nonprofit private school for 1-8 graders with learning
differences.
Mar. 1, 2008
(803) 252-7734
March for Meals 5K at Riverbanks Zoo
7:30 a.m.
Senior Resources
www.seniorresourcesinc.org
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Chosen
as Meals On Wheels top fundraising event in the nation in 2006, this 5K
run & walk benefits the clients in Senior Resources Meals On Wheels
program. With over 700 participants in 2007, this event has become one
of the Midlands premier spring running & walking events.
Mar. 1, 2008
(803) 665-5640
Youth Corps Spring Banquet
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Youth Corps
www.youthcorps.net
Radisson Hotel (tentative)
An
engaging evening dinner where people experience the vision for training
today's high school students to be our leaders for tomorrow.
Mar., Apr., May 2008
(803) 252-5200 x 11
March for Babies
March of Dimes
www.Marchofdimes.com/southcarolina
Newberry, Camden, Sumter, Orangeburg, Aiken, Florence
Formerly
known as WalkAmerica, March of Dimes March for Babies is a fundraising
event for corporate and family teams, as well as individual walkers.
Funds raised help support research and programs to prevent premature
birth and help ensure that one day every baby gets a healthy start in
life.
Mar. 5, 2008
(803) 252-9152
16th Annual Townes Award Dinner
6:30 p.m.
South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics Foundation
www.scgssm.org
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Given
in honor of Dr. Charles H. Townes, South Carolina native and Nobel
Laureate in Physics, the Townes Award recognizes leadership in science,
education and innovation. The evening will include a cocktail
reception, seated dinner and award presentation.
Mar. 5, 2008
(803) 750-9868
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award Dinner
6:30 p.m.
Indian Waters Council, Boy Scouts of America
www.indianwaters.org
Brookland Baptist Convention Center
This
event recognizes an individual chosen by the Indian Waters Council who
exemplifies outstanding service in the development of Scouting for
rural or low-income urban youth. Proceeds from the event benefit the
quality Scouting programs of the Midlands.
Mar. 7, 2008 - Mar. 8, 2008
(803) 799-7605
Beauty & the Beast
Columbia City Ballet
www.columbiacityballet.com
Koger Center
The
season closes with the reprise of William Starrett's original ballet
Beauty & the Beast. With original music by Thomas Semanski
(Dracula, Frankenstein), Columbia City Ballet brings the classic fairy
tale to life in a magical ballet perfect for children of all ages!
Performance times are Friday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, March
8 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Season memberships are on sale at (803)
799-7605 or www.columbiacityballet.com/contribute. Beauty & the
Beast tickets are available at (803) 251-2222 or www.capitoltickets.com.
Mar. 7, 2008 - Mar. 8, 2008
(803) 381-5481
"Sumptuous Swing"
7:30 p.m.
Sandlapper Singers
www.sandlappersingers.org
Chapel at Ebenezer Lutheran Church
Taste
the many flavors of the "Kings of Swing" including Dave Brubeck, Elvis
Presley, Louis Armstrong, Gene Puerling, George Gershwin, Cole Porter,
John Philip Sousa, and the Beatles.
Mar. 7, 2008
803.771.7937
Up Close with the Chefs at Tronco's New Catering Kitchen
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Symphony League of the South Carolina Philharmonic
Garners Ferry Road
This
wonderful evening includes a gourmet meal and special wines with each
course. The event is limited to 40 attendees and costs $55 per person.
Mar. 14, 2008
(803) 254-9727
6th Annual Oyster Roast
5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Communities In Schools of the Midlands
www.cisnet.org/midlands
Lake Murray area
Give
a student a chance to stay in school and prepare for life by joining us
for an evening of great food, dancing and socializing with friends at
beautiful Lake Murray. Ticket reservations will be available in January
2008 by contacting CIS of the Midlands at (803) 254-9727.
Mar. 15, 2008
(803) 782-14772008
"Wings of Love Gala" Caliente for a Cure
6:30 p.m.- 11 p.m.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
www.palmettojdrf.org
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
This
elegant black tie event will include both a silent and super silent
auction, during which time patrons will enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres
and the opportunity to bid on incredible items. The main program will
include a fabulous dinner, followed by a live auction, Fund-a-Cure
program and live music. The Fund-a-Cure, a popular attraction during
the live auction, gives bidders an opportunity to give a 100 percent
tax-deductible donation to a diabetes grant.. If you would like to
participate in Fund-a-Cure and cannot attend the evening of the Gala,
please call the JDRF office at (803) 782-1477.
Mar. 15, 2008
(803) 806-3092
2008 Start! Midlands Heart Walk
8 a.m.
American Heart Association
www.startmidlandssc.org
Colonial Center
Throughout
the Midlands, thousands of community and health-minded people will join
forces in support of the American Heart Association's life-saving
research and education programs by participating in the 2008 START!
Midlands Heart Walk. Last year in the Midlands, this event raised over
$580,000 that goes directly to the American Heart Association's impact
goal of reducing cardiovascular disease, stroke and risk by 25% by
2010. This money is used to help fund research grants (that in South
Carolina alone totaled more than $2.45 million) and support efforts to
strengthen the chain of survival. It is a non-competitive event
appropriate for people of every level.
Mar.17, 2008
(803) 781-6353
Crooked Creek Art League
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
www.crookedcreekart.org
Crooked Creek Park, Old Lexington Hwy., Chapin, SC
Our Annual Juried Show Artist's Awards Reception with refreshments. The show runs through the month of March at the park.
Mar. 28, 2008
(803) 777-7251
Spring for Art
7:30-10 p.m.
McKissick Museum
www.cas.sc.edu/MCKS
McKissick Museum, USC
McKissick
Museum's annual gala event and art sale will be Friday, March 28th and
includes an evening of great art, fun, frivolity, lively music, festive
food and drink. Sponsored by the Museum Advisory Council. Proceeds
benefit the museum's collection and exhibition programs. Tickets are
$55 per person or $100 per couple.
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