things to do around Lexington South Carolina August 7 - August 13, 2009

things to do around Lexington South Carolina

August 7 - August 13, 2009
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Through Tuesday, August 11. "Food Inc." Drawing on Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation and Michael Pollan's The Omnivore's Dilemma, director Robert Kenner's documentary explores the food industry's detrimental effects on our health and environment. Kenner spotlights the men and women who are working to reform an industry rife with monopolies, questionable interpretations of laws and subsidies, political ties and rising rates of E. coli outbreaks. Visit Nickelodeon Theatre for more information.

Summer 2009. Family Fun! Does your family get tired of doing the same things? Here is a variety of fun things for families to do in Columbia!

Friday, August 7. First Friday. Winnsboro is celebrating a THRILLER night of dance this Friday starting at 7:30 pm. The Palmetto Shag Club and the Junior Shaggers will start the party off with dancing at Gazebo Park. This Friday will be a tribute to Michael Jackson, celebrating his music and dance. There will be a Michael Jackson look alike contest for different ages and every attendee will receive a white glove (while supplies last). Visit the Fairfield Chamber for more information.

Friday, August 7. First Friday at Village Artists. Join the artists in featuring several of their own in a special First Friday of each month reception and exhibition. Howard Hunt, Barry Mock and Erica Mallery-Blythe will be on hand to discuss their artworks, the mediums used, and techniques as well as answer your questions. Wine and cheese reception, open to the public. Visit Village Artists for more information

Friday, August 7. Movies in the Park. Movies in the Park is a FREE, outdoor movie event that is happening in Northeast Columbia this summer! Enjoy a free movie, free drinks courtesy of Pepsi, free popcorn courtesy of Cromer's Popcorn and Peanuts, and free Sno Cones courtesy of Jumps-N-More! Don't miss the Chick-fil-a cows and the HUGE bounce house and slide, too! Register for all kinds of great giveaways to area restaurants and attractions! It's all FREE! This Friday's featured movie is Kung Fu Panda. Movies in the Park is partnering with Harvest Hope Food Bank in providing food for needy families throughout the Midlands. They are asking you to bring some or all of the following items to be donated at the Harvest Hope Food Bank tent that will be set up at Movies in the Park: Canned meat, Canned vegetables, Canned fruit, Canned soup, Canned ready-to-eat meals, Peanut butter in plastic jars, Rice and/or Dry beans. Every little bit helps! Visit Awaken Church for more information.

Friday, August 7. 3rd Annual Five Points School Supply Drive. This Friday, the Five Points Association will once again play host to the Annual Five Points School Supply Drive to benefit Rosewood Elementary, Hand Middle School and the Alston Wilkes Society. From 4 - 8pm, patrons are encouraged to bring school supplies of all kinds to the fountain and in return will receive fantastic rewards from the merchants in the area. Five Points will be alive with live Jazz music and great family activities during the event. Visit Five Points for more information.

Friday, August 7. YMCA Family Fun Night at the Columbia Museum of Art. Create art, explore the galleries, and enjoy interactive performances! The Kid's Café provides dinner and snacks for purchase. Family Fun Night is offered in partnership with YMCA Columbia. 5-8 pm. Visit the Columbia Museum of Art or YMCA Columbia for more information.

Saturday, August 8. Thunder Tower Summer Concert Series! It's time for another great concert at Thunder Tower Harley-Davidson. Come enjoy live music, lots of fun and free hamburgers and hot dogs from 11:30 'til they're gone! Radio Dogs will be performing this Saturday and you don't want to miss this! Also, mark your calendar for the Dinner Ride to Fuddrucker's on August 13th. Visit Thunder Tower Harley-Davidson for more information.

Summer 2009. Fun for the Guys! Check out our 'Fun for the Guys' page that has great ideas on things that you and your buddies can do...sports, outdoor activities, bars, and more!

Saturday, August 8. Cici's Pizza Presents Back-to-School Bash. Start the school year right with Child Safety. Cici's Pizza at the Village at Sandhills presents child safety experts including the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) truck and 9-ft. DARE Sheriff, child fingerprinting by the Richland County Sheriff's Department and fire safety and prevention talks by the Columbia Fire Department. Kids can meet the trained police service dogs of the Sheriff's Department K-9 Unit. In addition, Cici's Pizza and other Sandhills merchants will hand out discount coupons throughout the day. Mike Genova Karate will offer demonstrations, and balloon artists and face painters will be on-hand to add to the excitement. Stop by Cici's Pizza, Village at Sandhills from noon to 8:00 p.m. for child safety and pizza! For more information, call Mitch Uehling at Cici's Pizza, 803-419-8982.

Saturday, August 8. Southeastern Toy Soldier Show. Exquisitely detailed military miniature figures or the little plastic G.I. Joes from your childhood, they're all here at the Southeastern Toy Soldier Show. See, buy, or trade toy soldiers or other military miniatures from various periods of history and enjoy special museum programs presented during the day. More than 30 exhibitors from across the South will display their collections of toy soldiers, or "military miniatures," in this annual presentation. For more information contact Fritz Hamer at (803) 898-4921 or visit the SC State Museum.

Thursday, August 13. Young Leaders Society Ballpark Bash. Eat, drink, give back and rock the park! Join YLS for a night out at the ballpark featuring live entertainment by Mighty McFly and a live radio broadcast by WXRY-FM. Don't miss special appearances by Cocky and USC Head Baseball Coach, Ray Tanner. YLS is also conducting a supply drive for local children's programs so please bring art supplies or paper products to donate as well. Register TODAY at uway.org. USC Baseball Stadium (431 Williams Street). Visit United Way for more information.

Summer 2009. Date Nights! Are you going on a date and don't have the slightest clue as to what you're going to do? Check out our 5 Great Dates that we have put together for just that reason!

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