Design/Development Review Commission
2025-01-16 16:00 (America/New_York) | City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
On Thursday, January 16, 2025, the Design/Development Review Commission meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201.

Design/Development Review Commission (D/DRC) Meeting
2025-01-16 16:00 - 18:00 | City Hall, Council Chambers, 1737 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Regularly scheduled Design/Development Review Commission Meeting. Application deadline for this meeting is December 18, 2024. For more information, call 803-545-3222 or visit the D/DRC page for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more.

Food Truck Friday
2025-01-17 11:00 - 15:00 | REI Co-op Parking Lot, 2300 Bull Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States

Parks and Recreation After School Program
2025-01-17 14:00 - 18:00, 2025-01-20 14:00 - 18:00, 2025-01-21 14:00 - 18:00 | Emily Douglas Park, 2431 Terrance Way, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States

Nature Notebook: Exploration in Journaling
2025-01-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Saluda Riverwalk, 650 Candi Lane, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States

Beat the Heat Quarterly Meeting
2025-01-18 11:30 | Busby Community Center, 1735 Busby St, Columbia, 29203, United States
An educational meeting to share information about a joint initiative by the City of Columbia and Columbia Green to plant 1,750 new shade trees on private property over the next five years at no cost to property owners.

Winter Wonderland Walks
2025-01-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Saluda Riverwalk, 650 Candi Lane, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States

City Offices Closed in Observance of MLK Day
2025-01-20

ONSE Community Conversations
2025-01-21 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-01-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Busby Community Center, 1735 Busby St, Columbia, 29203, United States
The City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement will host “Community Conversations” to update the public on its progress over the past 18 months and to share details about upcoming initiatives for 2025. There will be two sessions available each day. Registration is not required to attend a session.

Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund
2025-01-21 14:30 - 16:00 | City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Join us for a celebration of the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund projects! Meet the passionate young change makers, celebrate their efforts, share ideas, and be inspired by their stories!

2025 Point-In-Time Count
2025-01-22
The United Way of the Midlands is calling on community members to join the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Homelessness Counts, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. This annual effort provides a critical snapshot of homelessness in our community and serves as a foundation for programs and policies aimed at addressing housing insecurity.
How to Sign Up: To volunteer for the 2025 PIT Count, please visit https://www.cognitoforms.com/unitedwayofthemidlands1/_2025pointintimecountvolunteerapplicationandwaiver or contact Brandi Ross at bross@uway.com for more information.

Columbia Prepares Advisory Committee
2025-01-22 15:00
Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 3:00 PM
www.columbiasc.gov, Columbia, SC 29201
Download PDF Agenda | View Web Agenda
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City Funding for Non-Profit Events Seminar
2025-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 | 1735 Busby St, 1735 Busby St, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
This particular workshop will help event managers learn about funding programs through the City of Columbia as well as important information sponsors need to know in order to receive event funding.
Register here: https://forms.columbiasc.gov/250025218348956

Food Truck Friday
2025-01-24 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-31 11:00 - 15:00 | REI Co-op Parking Lot, 2300 Bull Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Make your Fridays even better with Food Truck Fridays!
January 24, 2025 food vendors:

Brown Bag Deli
Diamond’s Smokehouse
La Dolce Vita Pizza
Smok’in Pot

January 31, 2025 food vendors:

Kurt’s Kitchen
Lobster Dogs
Maurice’s Catering
Purposely Made Sweets

ONSE Remembrance Vigil
2025-01-24 18:30 | Eau Claire Print Building, 3907 Ensor Avenue, Columbia, 29203
The City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement is hosting a remembrance vigil to show the victims, survivors, and families affected by violence that they are not forgotten. The purpose of this event is to offer support, educate the community on violent crime statistics, raise awareness, share updates regarding upcoming violence prevention initiatives, and to ensure that the critical public health and safety issue of gun violence remains a top priority throughout our City.
Please register here: https://forms.columbiasc.gov/243616723402956

Father Son Tournament
2025-01-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Lorick Park, 1735 Lorick Ave, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States

37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Service
2025-01-25 16:00 | Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 2300 Greene Street, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States
The City of Columbia will be hosting the 37th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration service on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park at 2300 Green Street, Columbia, SC 29205. Prior to the service there will be a wreath laying ceremony at the corner of Harden and Green Street at 3:06 p.m.
The service will be held in celebration of national Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which falls on Monday, January 20, 2025. Dr. John H. Dozier, President of Columbia College, will serve as the Keynote Speaker for the event.

Tykes on a Hyke
2025-01-27 09:00 | Saluda Riverwalk, 650 Candi Lane, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States

Administrative Policy Meeting
2025-01-28 11:00

Mayor's Coffee with the Press
2025-01-29 09:00 | City Hall, Second Floor, Mayor’s Conference Room, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann will hold an informal coffee with the press the last Wednesday morning of every month. These will be informal coffee talks where representatives from all press outlets are invited to come for an update from him and to ask questions. The sessions will be held in the Mayor’s Conference Room at City Hall, 1737 Main Street. Each session will be scheduled for approximately 45 minutes.

Columbia-Richland 911 Hiring Fair
2025-01-29 09:00 - 15:00 | Earlewood Park, 1113 Recreation Drive, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
The City of Columbia will be hosting a career fair to promote openings within the 911/Emergency Communications department. The Columbia-Richland 911 Communications Center is a vital part of the public safety and response team, as they are the first point of contact when citizens call 9-1-1 for emergencies. The department is currently hiring for 1st and 2nd shift Telecommunicators.

To register for the City of Columbia’s 911/Emergency Communications hiring fair, please visit, https://forms.columbiasc.gov/243365951356867

Park and Play Launch
2025-01-30 15:30 | St Anna’s Park, 1316 Liberty Hill Avenue, Columbia, 29204, United States
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is thrilled to announce the launch of its new community Park and Play mobile recreation van.
The Park and Play mobile recreation van will serve Columbia communities and neighborhoods where residents may not have easy access to our City parks. The Park and Play van’s mission is to ensure all Columbia residents have opportunities to play, learn, and stay active in an instructive and healthy setting.

Girl Choose You - Monthly Support Group
2025-02-01 09:00 - 11:00 | SOCO Bull Street, 1721 Saunders St, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Are you a woman aged 40 and above, seeking a space to prioritize your well-being and connect with like-minded individuals? Look no further! Join us for “Girl Choose You,” a monthly gathering dedicated to the remarkable women who are navigating life’s journeys with wisdom, resilience, and self-discovery.
Sign up here: Girl Choose You | Girl, Get Up Society (girlgetupsociety.org)

Young Men United New Cohort Welcome
2025-02-01 09:00 - 11:00 | 1200 Colonial Life Blvd, 1200 Colonial Life Blvd, Columbia, SC, 29210, United States

"Meow" or Never - Free Cat Adoption!
2025-02-01 09:00 - 16:00 | Columbia Animal Services, 127 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC, 29209, United States
Free adoptions for all cats at the Columbia Animal Services Animal Shelter. ONE DAY ONLY.

Tai Chi
2025-02-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Riverfront Park South, 312 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
