Waterfront Home in Chapin with 28+ acres!
Why would you ever leave home?!...
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Grand Estate; Lake Murray; 28+ acres; 5100+ sq ft heated; three car attached garage; 4 Bdrm; 5 1/2 baths; Gigantic Family Room-lakeside; Game Room & Threatre Room fully Equipped; formal Dining Room & Living Room; Conservatory-Sun Rm; hardwoods throughout entire main floor; awesome pool & decking; beautiful landscape; horse stable, 839+ Waterfront footage.
If you would like more information for this wonderful home, please contact me, Robby Milam, at (803) 237-4885. I would be happy to help.
The Chapin High School Band has finished in the Top Five of South Carolina the past three decades.
The Chapin High School Cheerleaders Squad is Recognized "Best in AAA" 2009
Chapin High School has also been named a National Blue Ribbon School!
When you are ready to relocate to the Chapin area, or if you are simply in the market for your next home, please call me, Robby Milam, at (803) 237-4885. I would be happy to help you with all of your Real Estate needs. To view some of my available listings, please click here. I look forward to hearing from you and working for you!
Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce Newsletter...
News from the Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce……October 27, 2009
A huge THANK YOU to Russell & Jeffcoat Realtors for hosting the Chamber's October Meeting!!
Spooktakular CHILI-COOKOFF
Saturday, October 31st, 11 am - 3 pm
Beaufort Street, Downtown Chapin
Chili Contest, Kid’s Costume Contest
Fun with DJ/MC TJ McKay
Sponsored by:
SCANA, Lexington Medical Center, Ellett Brothers,
The Shaw Group, Harrell & Associates, PA
The Tipsy Toad Tavern, Whitaker Funeral Home
Kaabby Creative
Chapin Portrait Studio will be set up at the Chapin Spooktakular October 31st to take your Halloween or Fall Portraits.
Packages start at $20 (2 5x7 & 8 wallets), $25 (2 5x7, 4 3.5x5 & 8 wallets) $30 (2 8x10, 2 5x7 & 8 wallets)
Individual sheets are $11 (1 8x10, 2 5x7, 4 3.5x5 or 8 wallets)
$5 per extra child (up to 4)
We'll have Hay Bales, Lanterns
and pumpkins Too
Maybe if you're good
A treat or Two
So come join in the fun
there's plenty to Do
In Chapin on Halloween
Let me take a beautiful portrait of You
We hope to see you there and would love to take your Fall Picture
Karen Wohlers, 803 730 5056, www.ChapinPortraitStudio.com
In the newsletter……
* CHAPIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH’S ANNUAL BAZAAR
* HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND
* CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE AT PALMETTO FINE ARTS
* JAUNEZE GIST, AUTHOR OF ‘MAMA’S BEST RECIPES’
* OLD CELL PHONES NEEDED
* CHAPIN WOMAN'S CLUB PECAN SALE
* LAKE MURRAY PRESBYTERIAN HOLIDAY BAZAAR
* ROTARY CLUB, NEWBERRY HOSTING COACH BOONE FROM “REMEMBER THE TITANS”
* SANTA PORTRAITS WITH EARTH ANGEL PORTRAITS
* OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
CHAPIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH’S ANNUAL BAZAAR
8:00-1:00 am on this Saturday October 31, 2009.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND
Plan to shop the 21st annual Holiday Open House from November 5 through 8. Store hours are Thursday until 9pm; Friday and Saturday until 7 pm and Sunday from 1-4 pm.
Santa will be visiting each participating store on Saturday. Times and places to be announced later. Get your Christmas shopping done early. As plans progress, information will be posted on our website www.chapinchamber.com
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE AT PALMETTO FINE ARTS
Crooked Creek Art League invites you to a gala art affair at Palmetto Fine Arts, 107 Virginia Street in Chapin. The event will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 5, 6 & 7 (from 10 AM to 6 PM), and Sunday, November 8 (from 1 PM-4 PM).
Come meet local artists and enjoy wine, appetizers and demonstrations of artwork in various mediums. Learn how artists integrate head, heart and hands to create original works of art. Discover the reason the word “art” came to be in the middle of the word “party”.
Crooked Creek Art League artists will share with you their sources of inspiration, the painting process and answer questions about their art.
For additional information please go to our website www.crookedcreekart.org or contact Palmetto Fine Arts at (803) 932-0265 or their website www.palmettoarts.com
JAUNEZE GIST, AUTHOR OF ‘MAMA’S BEST RECIPES’
Join Chapin resident, Jauneze Gist, as she discusses southern cooking techniques and signs copies of her new book, Mama’s Best Recipes. Not just a book of family recipes handed down from generation to generation, Jauneze’s cookbook also entertains you with 100 years of family stories that will make you laugh and make you cry. Come in out of the cold to warm up with a taste of some of Jauneze’s warm southern delights just in time for the holiday baking spree!
Book signing party begins November 6 and 7 all day each day at Aquarius Spa (Chapin) and then December 5 at High Noon (Ballentine). We look forward to seeing you then! Visit the website <Jaunezegist.com> for more information.
OLD CELL PHONES NEEDED
If you or anyone you know, has old used cell phones, please consider donating them to Cell Phones for Soldiers. The proceeds from this program are used to purchase prepaid calling cards for American troops. Now that the holidays are approaching, there is a great need and this is an almost painless way to help. The drop off location is Roberts Law Group, 161 Chapin Road. Please remove the battery and place tape over the terminal ends before drop off.
CHAPIN WOMAN'S CLUB PECAN SALE $8.00
Halves (1 pound) Pieces (1 pound)
Chocolate Covered (12 ounce decorative gift bag)
Cinnamon Glazed (12 ounce decorative gift bag)
The proceeds from the sale benefit the Chapin Community in a variety of ways. The CWC supports Meals on Wheels, The HUB, We Care and many other charities. Last year we were able to provide $15,000.00 in scholarships to CHS graduates!
The pecans will be in sometime the first week or so of November. If you will be purchasing nuts for holiday cooking, please give me a call. The nuts are guaranteed to be this year's crop, are competitively priced and
I DELIVER! Thank you for your support!
Kaye Gerrald 803-920-8534 kgerrald@sc.rr.com
LAKE MURRAY PRESBYTERIAN HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Presbyterian Women at Lake Murray Presbyterian Church are sponsoring their 9th Holiday Bazaar on November 7 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Fellowship Hall will be stuffed with handmade items from our many creative members; the Bake Shoppe will be filled with "flour" arrangements & frozen casseroles; Men of the Church will be serving lunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; 26 independent vendors will be set up in our gymnasium. Come get a red basket to fill & enjoy shopping for everyone on your list. LMPC is located at 2721 Dutch Fork Road between Chapin & White Rock. Call 345-5140 for more information.
ROTARY CLUB, NEWBERRY HOSTING COACH BOONE FROM “REMEMBER THE TITANS”
We are having Coach Boone of the movie "Remember the Titans" who was played by Denzel Washington as our Guest speaker along with Ronnie "Sunshine" Bass for our 30th annual Rotary Club of Newberry Prayer Breakfast. ON Tuesday, November 17 at 7 am. For further details, call 803-276-8888. Place: The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1515 Boundary Street, Newberry. $7 per person.
SANTA PORTRAITS WITH EARTH ANGEL PORTRAITS
Santa Portraits are November 13 & 14th ONLY!! There are LIMITED SLOTS now available...we are almost SOLD OUT on this session experience!!
Earth Angel Portraits is excited to announce our 2009 Santa Mini Session Date as Friday, November 13th & Saturday, November 14th!!
As many if you know, our Santa sessions are an experience like no other! A 15 minute session with Santa can be reserved just for your family! No lines! No waiting!
Come in your Christmas best attire and in your pajamas.
Read your Christmas Wish List to Santa
Help Santa decorate the tree
Share milk and cookies with Santa
Find your name on Santa's list
Read a Classic Christmas Story with Santa
It's your personal time with Santa!!
Sessions fill up rather quickly and are limited, so book your appointment today...over three thirds of the Santa sessions are already booked!! Call Kim at 351-9771 today for your Santa Session!! Your $50 session fee includes a fifteen minute session with
Santa, one 5x7 & two 4x6's from one pose of your choice. A $10 additional charge applies for every additional child. Session fee is due in full to reserve your session appointment.
CALL TODAY FOR THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND SANTA EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR CHILD!! 351-9771. LATEDA is offering a 10% discount off of your dress purchase for this event! Mention this ad for your discount!!
http://earthangelportraits.typepad.com/
http://earthangelportraits.com/
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
Douglas & Company Real Estate has commercial office space available and is currently looking for a new tenant. This prime office space location is situated in the heart of Chapin and on one of the main corridors. The address is 407 Lexington Avenue and the space is made up of five large offices plus a spacious kitchen. It has approximately 1,550 square feet, hardwood floors throughout, extensive storage space, and has a large parking lot in the rear. The property has great visibility and exposure and would be the ideal home for any type of service or retail business. It is currently renting for $1,200.00 per month. If you are interested in this space, please feel free to call Dan Douglas at Douglas & Company Real Estate at 945-0301 for a showing or more information.
REMINDERS
November 2 - American Red Cross Golf Tournament sponsored by Servpro of The Dutch Fork, November 2, Golden Hills Country Club to benefit the American Red Cross. Info: Jeannie 803-749-0178 or 803-920-8478.
November 7 Holiday Fair, Chapin Baptist Church, Saturday, November 7. 8 am - 2 pm. Info: call Christie Hennessee 233-7314, church office at 345-3477.
November 7 ELECTRONICS WASTE RECYCLING AND PAPER SHREDDING
A one day electronics waste recycling and paper shredding event will be held on November 7, from 9.am. until 1 p.m. in the Wal-Mart parking lot on Harbison Blvd.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 - ADOPT AN ISLAND
Lighthouse Marina is teaming up with Keep the Midlands Beautiful and SCE&G for the Adopt an Island program. LHM has adopted Susie Ebert Island on Lake Murray. Come on out to the marina November 14 and take a boat ride to Susie Ebert Island to pick up litter with the Lighthouse Marina crew. We will be launching at 10 a.m. and working until about noon before heading back to the marina for hot dogs. Call the marina at 749-1554 if you would like to volunteer.
NOVEMBER 20 - GREATER CHAPIN CHAMBER AWARDS GALA
When you are ready to relocate to Chapin, or if you are simply ready to by a new home in the Chapin SC area, please contact me, Robby Milam. I would be honored to work for you and help you with all of your Real Estate needs. To view some of my available listings, please click here. If you have any questions, please call me at (803) 237-4885.
An article from The State shows Columbia SC is the 14th strongest metro!
BusinessWeek has listed Columbia as the 14th strongest metropolitan economy in the country.
Columbia ranked between Washington, D.C., and Pittsburgh in a list of 40 dominated by southern state capitals including Austin, Texas, Oklahoma City, Little Rock, Ark., Baton Rouge, La., and Jackson, Miss.
Leading the list was San Antonio, Texas.
1. San Antonio, Texas
2. Austin, Texas
3. Oklahoma City
4. Little Rock, Ark.
5. Dallas-Fort Worth
6. Baton Rouge, La.
7. Tulsa, Okla.
8. Omaha, Neb.
9. Houston, Texas
10. El Paso, Texas
11. Jackson, Miss.
12. McAllen, Texas
13. Washington, D.C.
14. COLUMBIA
15. Pittsburgh
16. Harrisburg, Pa.
17. Des Moines, Iowa
18. Virginia Beach, Va.
19 Honolulu, Hawaii
20. Rochester, N.Y.
"This Week's Top 10 Things to Do!"
If you are looking for something to do.... look no more! The wonderful folks who bring you the "Guide to Greater Columbia" compile a weekly list of things to do...
October 30 - November 5, 2009
If you would like to receive this free list every week via email, click here.
Through Friday, October 30. Walk Your Way Across the USA! Come experience a hands-on, “FEET-on” geography lesson! EdVenture Children's Museum will house a 26x35 foot map of North America courtesy of National Geographic and the Center for Excellence for Geographic Education at USC. What better way to teach your child the power of maps than a gym-sized map on which they can explore by hopping from place to place? Guided, fun educational activities will be held at 10 am and 1 pm daily. FREE with admission! Visit EdVenture for more information.
Friday, October 30-Sunday, November 1. Doll Show! This year's Doll Expo will feature several different doll artists and manufacturers like Linda Rick, Elizabeth Dye, Joy Joco and many more! There will be numerous quality dealers with a great selection of dolls and accessories available too! The show will be held at Embassy Suites located at 200 Stoneridge Drive (Greystone Blvd at I-126). Visit the Knight Southeastern Doll Shows for more information.
Opening, Friday, October 30. Extremities. William Mastrosimone's controversial play, which was the first show at the Assembly St. home of Trustus Theatre, returns for our 25th season. Follow three young women in their own pursuit of justice as they decide what to do with the captured would-be rapist in their apartment. Visit Trustus Theatre for more information.
Friday, October 30. Justin Smith and the Folk Hop Band Live! Justin Smith's writing style is similar in many ways to folk music, in that he writes songs for common folks dealing with the everyday struggles of life. Where he differs from his folk predecessors, is in his vocal delivery, “rap” and his hip-hop drum production, bringing his own sound, “Folk-Hop”, to the stage. Check out Justin Smith and the Folk Hop Band online. The Historic Columbia Speedway is where this amazing act will perform so bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics, but no coolers please! The Reid's Rock'n' on the Raceway Concert Series is produced by the West Metro Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, the Historic Columbia Speedway Marketing Group and is presented by Vista Art. 6:30-9 pm. Free Admission! There's so much more to this new concert series so check out Rock'n' on the Raceway for more information.
Friday, October 30-Saturday, October 31. Wine Tastings! At this Friday's Wine tasting we will be Pouring Chocovine, Vignale Pinot Grigio, Eola Hills Pinot Noir, Quinta do Crasto Douro, with a special pouring of Quinta do Crasto Douro Reserva. The tasting will run 4-7pm and is free of Charge. Friday's Spirits Tasting will be Van gogh Caramel Vodka, Berentzen apple, and iceberg vodka, and will run from 4-7pm. At Saturday's Spirits Tasting we will be mixing several delicious shots with Dekuyper Cordials, the tasting will run 4-7pm and is free of charge. Cheers! Visit Sam's Fine Wine, Spirits and More for additional information.
Friday, October 30. Last Fall '09 Main Street Marketplace. Hurry! This is your last chance to visit the Fall Main Street Marketplace. This open-air market features fresh produce, baked goods, specialty gifts, art, photography, handmade crafts, and much more from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The market will be held on Boyd Plaza in front of the Columbia Museum of Art at the corner of Main and Hampton Streets in downtown Columbia. Free admission. Complimentary shuttle service courtesy of City Center Partnership is available in the 36 block area downtown bounded by Gervais to Elmwood and Assembly to Marion Streets to pick up and drop off attendees during market hours. For more information, please contact 779.4005 ext. 2042 or Alicia@cartertodd.com.
Saturday, October 31. Halloween in 5 Points. trick or treating with merchants, pumpkin carving contest, children & adult costume contest, live music by Twilight Armada, The Love Handles, and Tootie and The Jones, a haunted house of candy and prizes, 5 Witches of Five Points Hunt, PLUS John Tudor the Magician and balloon creations. There's so much to do at this event! Visit 5 Points for more information.
Saturday, October 31. Spooky Tour! Wear your costume and join us for a spooktacular tour of the Art Museum's Collection! 3 pm. Free with admission. Visit the Columbia Museum of Art for more information.
Saturday, October 31. Fall Halloween Carnival. Join us for a fun-filled Halloween event with carnival games, a bounce house, face painting, a balloon artist and magician, pumpkin decorating and many more activities. Concessions will be available for purchase. Admission is Free! Game tickets are 6 for $1.00, with all games needing 1 to 2 tickets. The Bounce House is 2 tickets per visit. Each child in costume will receive 1 free ticket. We will be taking canned good donations for Harvest Hope Food Bank. Bring a canned food item and receive 1 free ticket (limit 1 ticket per person). Have your picture taken in one of our Halloween scenes. Don't forget to bring a bag for your goodies! Visit the Palmetto Activity Center for more information.
Wednesday, November 4. Solstice Babysitters Night! Enjoy an "Adults Only" dinner while your kids hang out in the Solstice private dining room with experienced babysitters! Along with watching movies, there are lots of arts-n-crafts activities for the kids to participate in. Parents must make a reservation in the dining room between 5:30 and 7pm. $5 per kid - includes a kid-friendly dinner! Call Solstice today to make your reservation at 788.6966. Space is limited.
Thursday, November 5. Free Breakfast! Join in the Every Senior Counts Fundraising Breakfast this Thursday! This breakfast alone has raised over $275,000 in pledges and donations and benefits Senior Resources, a local 41 year old non-profit organization serving seniors in the Midlands of SC. The breakfast is free, will be held at Seawell's (1125 Rosewood Drive), reservations are required and donations are greatly appreciated! Please call 252.7734 ext. 256 or email to seniorresourcesinc@sc.rr.com to make your reservations.
Oooky-Spooky Creepy-Weepy FUN!!!!
October 23-25 and 29-31. Gilbert's #1 House of Terror. With 30 actors, 13 rooms, and 9 nights of fright, each year brings something new and more frightening than the last!! 739 Harley Taylor Road (Gilbert, SC). Call 803-892-5396 for more information.
October 22-24 and 29-31. Phobia: Mirrors Edge. Phobia: Mirrors Edge is in its second year and it is brought to you by the creative team from Blood Moon (on the river). This event promises to be Columbia’s premiere haunted attraction with scares focused on your worst fear. Visit the 2 different haunted houses and the maze of terror! Come and help us answer the question….What are you Afraid of? Military discounts every night. Jamil Temple, 206 Jamil Rd. Visit Phobia or call 772-9380 for more information.
October 28-30. HalloWonka. EdVenture Children's Museum is calling all pint-sized fairies, firemen and mermaids! Does your family want to enjoy a fun, safe, indoor Halloween celebration? Keeping it warm, bright and super kid-friendly for our tricker treaters, HalloWonka is a three-day event that allows children of all ages to experience the joys of Halloween hosted by the world’s largest child, EDDIE! Join all of your friends for a museum-wide, activity-filled week that allows for after-hours exploration of EdVenture (5:30 – 8 pm) along with unique Halloween games sure to entertain and amuse the child in everyone! Tickets are $7 per person and may be purchased in advance or on the nights of the events. Contact 779-3100 or visit EdVenture for more information.
October 23-30. Boo at the Zoo. It's the family event that will make Mom giggle, Dad jiggle and kids wiggle with delight! Enjoy the Trick-or-Treat Trail, Moonlight Magic with Ray, Nightly Costume Parade, Marshmallow Roast, Frankenstein’s Foam Zone, A-Maze-ing Pirate Adventure, Creepy Creature Encounters, Mummy’s Eeky Freaky Dance Party and so much more! To prevent long lines, all tickets must be ordered in advance and no tickets will be sold on the nights of the event! Visit Riverbanks Zoo for more information.
October 31. Hallow-Palooza Day! Come to Wingard's Nursery and find out exactly what Hallow-Palooza Day is! Lots of fun for kids, wear your costume for the Halloween Parade, ride the Halloween Train, eat a hot dog lunch, and vote for your favorite scarecrow! 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Visit Wingard's Nursery for more information.
October 31. Tricks & Treats II. Especially for kids, this annual family event will feature a Haunted Halloween party with games, crafts, balloon art, face painting and much more! Wear a costume and receive $1 off regular museum admission for the day! Visit the SC State Museum for more information.
October 31. Haunted House & Halloween Party! The City of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation invites the public to have a ghostly good time at its annual Halloween party and haunted house at Dutch Square Mall on Halloween night. 4-6 pm. Dutch Square Mall is located at 421 Bush River Rd.
Through, Saturday, October 31. Scarecrows in the Garden. Celebrate autumn and Halloween with month-long activities. Our free exhibit will showcase a variety of uniquely-crafted scarecrows from area businesses, schools, families, and organizations in our garden at the Robert Mills House. Visit the Historic Columbia Foundation for more information.
Through November 22. 2009 Corn Maze. Explore the Final Frontier as you embark on a fantastic journey though the Corn Maze. Along the way you will find clues, pictures, and games. Maize-o-Vision secret decoders help you navigate the multi-acre puzzle. Can you find your way out? The maze is open through November 22. Visit Clinton Sease Farm for more information.
October, Monday-Friday 1-6, Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 1:30-6. Harmon Tree Farm. The Boo House and the Haunted Hay rides at Harmon Tree Farm will surely scare your socks off! While you're there, test out the Pumpkin Cannon and visit the pumpkin patch! Harmon Tree Farm is located at 3152 Augusta Highway (Gilbert, SC). Call 803-359-4454 for more information.
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