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SUMMARY:Homebuyer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A Homebuyer Workshop to learn essential steps in the home buying process. \nTopics Include: \n\nMoney Management Tips\nUnderstanding credit scores and reports\nDebt Management Strategies\n\nThis session is perfect for first-time buyers looking for guidance on making informed financial decisions. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the tools you need for successful homeownership! \nRegister here: https://forms.columbiasc.gov/260067833553964
URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/homebuyer-workshop-5/
LOCATION:Virginia Bedford Community Center\, 1113 Recreation Dr\, Columbia\, SC\, 29203\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Columbia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T173000
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SUMMARY:Housing & Financial Symposium
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URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/housing-financial-symposium/
LOCATION:Richland Library Main\, 1431 Assembly Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Columbia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195612
CREATED:20250320T162401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T131522Z
UID:10003931-1745582400-1745593200@columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Food Truck Friday and Community Development Block Party!
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Community Development is inviting the public for the CD block party. Join us as we celebrate 50 years of service by checking out informational booths provided by our City of Columbia departments and enjoy local food vendors with the Office of Business Opportunities Food Truck Friday. Food Vouchers will be provided to participants while supplies last! \nFood Truck Vendors \n\nBrown Bag Deli\nGuy’s Hotdogs\nMamas Taste of the World\nTacos Oink Oink\nPetite Sweets Bakeshop\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/food-truck-friday-and-community-development-block-party/
LOCATION:2300 Bull Street (REI Co-op parking lot at BullStreet\, corner of Bull and Colonial)\, 2300 Bull Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T201443Z
UID:10003946-1744740000-1744749000@columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Roles & Responsibilities in Housing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Topics of Discussion: \n\nEvictions\nHousing Discriminations\nUniform Relocation Act\nCode Enforcement\n\nFor questions contact (803) 576-2091 or watlington.crystal@richlandcountysc.gov[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/roles-responsibilities-in-housing-workshop/
LOCATION:Busby Community Center\, 1735 Busby St\, Columbia\, 29203\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Columbia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T200945Z
UID:10003924-1744308000-1744315200@columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Homebuyer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]The City of Columbia Community Development Department is hosting a homebuyer workshop at the Hampton Park Community Center on February 10\, 2025 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. \nTopics of Discussion will include: \n\nUnderstanding Your Credit Report Score\nCredit Building and Improvement Strategies\nCredit and Its Role in Buying a Home\nHousing Loan Programs\n\nRegister for the event here: April 10 Home Buying Workshop\, Credit Counseling & Budgeting (columbiasc.gov) \nFor more information\, contact Community Development at (803) 545-3373 or email at housingloanprograms@columbiasc.gov.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/homebuyer-workshop-4/
LOCATION:Busby Community Center\, 1735 Busby St\, Columbia\, 29203\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Columbia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000
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UID:10003945-1744308000-1744311600@columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Personal Finance Course with Antonio Lynch
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Richland Library and the City of Columbia Community Development for Financial Literacy have formed a partnership offering extensive educational classes regarding personal finance. \nRegister online at richlandlibrary.com/events \nJoin Antonio Lynch\, Financial Well Being & Small Business Development Coach at Operation Hope\, as he helps you understand how financial literacy and making healthy financial decisions are key to building a stable future with confidence. \nThis 1-hour workshop will teach you about:\n– different types of banks\n– key banking terms and various account options\n– the step-by-step process of opening and managing a bank accoun[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/778407/
LOCATION:Richland County Public Library\, 1431 Assembly Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Columbia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T200000
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UID:10003396-1740074400-1740081600@columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Homebuyer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]The City of Columbia Community Development Department is hosting a homebuyer workshop at the Hampton Park Community Center on February 20\, 2025 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. \nTopics of Discussion will include: \n\nHow to purchase a house on a budget\nUnderstanding home mortgage process budgeting\nHousing loan programs\n\nRegister for the event here: Home Buying Workshop\, Credit Counseling & Budgeting (columbiasc.gov) \nFor more information\, contact Community Development at (803) 545-3373 or email at housingloanprograms@columbiasc.gov.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/homebuyer-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Hampton Park Community Center\, 1117 Brandon Ave\, Columbia\, 29209\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Columbia Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195612
CREATED:20250117T211221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T211253Z
UID:10003260-1737558000-1737558000@columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Columbia Prepares Advisory Committee
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URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/columbia-prepares-advisory-committee/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T200000
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CREATED:20240605T142640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T142640Z
UID:10002982-1719424800-1719432000@columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:All Access Credit Counseling and Budgeting
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URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/all-access-credit-counseling-and-budgeting/
LOCATION:Earlewood Park\, 1113 Recreation Drive\, Columbia\, SC\, 29203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T195612
CREATED:20240401T202254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T202254Z
UID:10002782-1713376800-1713384000@columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Homebuyer Workshop
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URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/homebuyer-workshop/
LOCATION:Earlewood Park\, 1113 Recreation Drive\, Columbia\, SC\, 29203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T210000
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CREATED:20240401T194138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T194138Z
UID:10002306-1712251800-1712264400@columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Community Development Week 50th Banquet
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URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/community-development-week-50th-banquet/
LOCATION:USC Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240403
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CREATED:20240401T191534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T191534Z
UID:10002752-1712016000-1712102399@columbiasc.gov
SUMMARY:Day of Service (RAMServe)
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URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/day-of-service-ramserve/
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