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What's Happening This Week: May 16 - 22, 2012

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 11:32am
What's Happening This Week: May 16 - 22, 2012

Wednesday, May 16

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Columbia Jaycees to host Baseball Game on May 31st

Submitted by Marissa Silver, Community Blogger
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 2:25pm
Columbia Jaycees to host Baseball Game on May 31st

The Columbia Jaycees will host a good old fashioned game of Blowfish baseball at the Capital City Stadium.

Come out and enjoy America's favorite pastime on Thursday, May 31st. The game begins at 7:05pm, but gates open at 6:00pm. Arrive early to take advantage of their "Thirsty Thursday" deals: two for $3 Bud & Bud Light cans and $2 16oz Bud Light drafts.

Tickets are $7, but pair up with a friend and bring at least 2 non-perishable food donations to receive a complimentary ticket with the purchase of one regular priced ticket.

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UniverSoul Circus returns to Columbia

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 8:41am
UniverSoul Circus returns to Columbia

June 13 - 17, the UniverSoul Circus will return to Columbia with a big top thrill-ride infused with an unparalleled global mix of circus artistry, music, dance and style – all inspired by reflections of the world around US.

The UniverSoul Circus 2012 production entitled “US” – featuring Shaolin Kung Fu acrobats from China, bone-breaking contortionists with a hop-hop flair from Guinea, hilarious acrobatic comedy from South Africa, and pro-style hip hop dancers from the United States – will be performing in Columbia in the parking lot Benedict College Football Stadium

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Familyfest 2012

Submitted by Marissa Silver, Community Blogger
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 2:24pm
Source: Glory Communications, Inc.

Glory Communications Inc. (WFMV/95.3FM & WGCV/620AM in Columbia) announces Familyfest 2012! South Carolina’s longest running and largest Gospel Music Celebration  will happen at 4pm, Sunday May 27th inside Columbia’s beautiful Finlay Park.

More than 35,000 gospel music fans are expected in the Capitol City for the annual ‘free’ concert and festival featuring national recording artists; many of...

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“To Mom, With Love” program provides kids with $50 gift cards

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Friday, May 11th, 2012, 9:22am
“To Mom, With Love” program provides kids with $50 gift cards

A number of local mothers will be given an unexpected treat of a new dress or skirt or pair of shoes this Mother’s Day, but their gift-giving children will also receive something special: the thrill of brightening their mothers’ lives with a little help from their mentors.

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Historic Columbia Foundation Offers Mother's Day Festivities

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, 9:44am
Historic Columbia Foundation Offers Mother's Day Festivities

What mother doesn’t love flowers, or a beautiful garden stroll? Make those gardens the recently revitalized gardens at the Hampton-Preston Mansion, the new Welcome Garden or Founders’ Garden at the Robert Mills House or the heritage plantings at the Seibels House Garden and you have a scenic backdrop for a Mother’s Day she’ll always remember. 

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Former Tuskegee University President to Deliver Benedict College’s Spring Commencement Address

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012, 1:57pm
Former Tuskegee University President to Deliver Benedict College’s Spring Commencement Address

The Benedict College Spring Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2012 will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at the Charlie W. Johnson Stadium located on Two Notch Road and Read Street in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Benjamin F. Payton will give the keynote address during the College’s 142nd Commencement Exercises.

 

After 29 years of exemplary service and extraordinary accomplishments, Dr. Benjamin F. Payton, the fifth President of Tuskegee University, retired June 30, 2010. Dr.

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