Hello Wednesday.
May 08 2024
Who’s ready for Monday night football?
Let’s kickoff the week with a little team building. The only thing better than going to a football game is to cheer on your favorite team with fellow fans.
Thanks to a reader who asked where they could find a watch party for a specific football team — we did a little review on the play to find a few local fan clubs + alumni groups that meet to cheer on NFL + NCAA teams.
Let’s go team!
🏈 NFL
🏈 NCAA
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Today
Tuesday
Wednesday
- The South Carolina State Fair | Wed., Oct. 13-Sun., Oct. 24 | Hours vary by day | SC State Fairgrounds | $10 through Oct. 12 | The South Carolina State Fair is back in person for 12 days of exhibits, competitions, food, rides, entertainment, and the free, daily “CIRCUS at the Fair.”
- Microwave, Elder Brother, Taking Meds, Weakened Friends | Wed., Oct. 13 | 6-11 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern | $16 🎸
- Oktoberfest 2021 | Wed., Oct. 13-Sun., Oct. 17 | Times vary | Angry Fish Brewing Company | Price of purchase | Enjoy German-themed music, food + beer. 🍻
Thursday
- Candle Pouring Workshop | Thurs., Oct. 14 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse | $60 | Tickets include a bottle of wine + the materials to make 2 candles. 🕯️
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
It’s a beautiful day for the swings | Photo by Forrest Clonts via SC State Fair
Mark your calendars, because the South Carolina State Fair is officially back in-person Oct. 13-24 at the SC State Fairgrounds.
Pro tip: Through tomorrow, Oct. 12, you can skip the box office lines + grab $10 general admission tickets (aka 50% off) online or at any participating Circle K. If you wait to purchase your tickets at the gate, they’re $20. Discounted ride vouchers are available through tomorrow as well. 🎡 Ⓟ
Weather
- 80º | Partly cloudy| 10% chance of rain
Number
- 1,600. The number of new parking spaces that could be coming soon to the Vista, following the release of a new parking garage study last week. The new garage is estimated to cost $65 million and is part of the convention center expansion. 🚗 (The Post and Courier)
Open
- The organic juice bar Java Juice Cafe is getting a new address. The mobile company is opening a storefront in the Vista at 504 Gervais St., which is the former Vista Nutrition location. The cafe is expected to open in November. (Cola Daily)
- The first Chapin Goodwill is now open at 524 Columbia Ave. The new store is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. It includes a retail store, donation center, and a Community Connection location. (Cola Daily)
Civic
- Absentee ballots can now be submitted for the upcoming election, on Nov. 2. Check to see if you meet the qualifications to vote absentee here. 🗳️ (WLTX)
Eat
- Curiosity Coffee Bar is serving up the fall flavor vibes. Stop by for lunch this week and try the new vegan Pumpkin Gazpacho. The chilled dish is topped with City Roots sunflower microgreens + served with multigrain toast. 🎃
Ranked
- No. 53. Benedict College’s recent ranking in the top half of ranked Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The local HBCU has received national academic recognition and ranked No. 44 on the list of top performers on social mobility. (Soda City Biz Wire)
Traffic
- This week, South Carolina Department of Transportation will repair potholes along I-77 southbound from mile marker 2-3. Closures will take place overnight from 9 p.m.-5 a.m. There isn’t a schuele for repairs on the northbound side of the interstate. (WLTX)
Holiday
- Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is getting ready for Boo at the Zoo and asking for creative pumpkin donations. Artificial pumpkins can be dropped off at guest relations through Oct. 17 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Favorites will be shared on social media + displayed at the event.
Soda Citizen
- A local woman is part of a crew of scientists, engineers, and artists that are working to make space accessible for all. Centra Mazyck is paralyzed from the waist down and is using her experience to be a part of the first parabolic flight, in which every crew member has a disability. (WLTX)
Coronavirus
- Lexington Medical Center is now providing COVID-19 booster shots for specific eligible groups at its vaccination clinic at Brookland Baptist Church. See if you’re eligible + make an appointment here. Ⓟ
Community
- Merrill Gardens’ Good Friends Make Great Neighbors program is the ultimate win-win. Any resident who refers a friend (who then moves in) gets to split $2,000. They each receive a $1,000 check + get a terrific new neighbor. Contact them to learn more. Ⓟ
Cause
- Want to help members of our community file their 2021 taxes? The Cooperative Ministry is looking for volunteers for their Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program — no experience necessary. 🗒️Ⓟ
After nearly a year-long hiatus, The Arepa Chef food truck is hitting the road again.
The local food truck will be dishing up authentic Venezuelan cuisine at Soda City and other spots around town. Keep track of where the truck is here.
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