Christmas Trees for a Good Cause Canoeing for Kids
I love this time of year. Putting up a Christmas tree is such a great experience. They are aromatic and look beautiful when decorated. The only down side to an ordinary Christmas tree is hauling out after Christmas and the 1.5 million needles that it leaves behind. Well I have been fortunate enough that is not the case in my house. Imagine putting up a Christmas tree and helping someone at the same time, now that is what Christmas is all about.
Many years ago my family discovered Canoeing for Kids fundraiser. They bring in Fresh Cut Fraser Fir trees from N.C. and sell them for their non-profit. (http://www.canoeingforkids.org ). Now I am telling you that they are FRESH. Go look at them and let me know if I am wrong. I am strongly recommending this holiday season that you go visit Canoeing for Kids Christmas Trees, you won’t be disappointed.
Now there are many reason I continue to go to visit them year after year.
1- Great Tree’s (FRESH)
2- Unbelievable Service and passion to help everyone that visits 100%
3- My daughter loves the Hot Chocolate they have available.
4- The money raised for CFK stays in Lexington County.
5- These trees have my endorsement of Quality and Customer Service
Canoeing for Kids is a volunteer, non-profit organization serving as both a fund raiser and free recreational outlet for disadvantaged children.
Canoeing for Kids’ primary function is to provide free canoeing, kayaking, rafting, camping and fishing trips for underprivileged children. More than Twelve Thousand Kids have benefited from the experience of being “on the water” and “in the woods” over the past eleven years. Teamwork, self-reliance, sense of accomplishment, as well as awareness and conservation of nature is achieved while the kids simply have fun .
Free services are provided to children’s homes, camps for unhealthy, physically and mentally challenged children and any other qualifying group. Adventures are catered to the individual group’s skills and/or limitations.
Hours are Mon-Fri 11am – 8pm, Sat 8-8pm, Sun 1-8pm
For more information Contact them directly at 348-0348 (awesome phone number)
From US 378 West, off Corley Mill Road. An I-20 frontage road, Riverchase Way, descends to Riverchase Court and Canoeing for Kids along Saluda River.
Directions from downtown Columbia, S.C.:
1. Start out going North on ASSEMBLY ST/SC-48 N toward US-378 E/US-1 N/GERVAIS ST.
2. Turn LEFT onto ELMWOOD AVE/US-176 E/US-21 S.
3. ELMWOOD AVE/US-176 E/US-21 S becomes US-76 W / 126.
4. Merge onto I-20 W via exit number 107A toward AUGUSTA.
5. Merge onto US-378 W/SUNSET BLVD via exit number 61 toward LEXINGTON/LAKE MURRAY DAM. (turn right at end of exit)
6. 0.5 miles, Turn RIGHT onto CORLEY MILL RD.
7. <0.1 miles, Turn RIGHT onto RIVERCHASE WAY.
8. 1.5 miles, Turn LEFT onto RIVERCHASE CT.
9. <0.1 miles, End at 114 Riverchase Ct Lexington SC.
Taylor Swift Coming
Taylor Swift is coming to Columbia SC on November 18th 2011

Recently awarded Entertainer of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards, Taylor spent last month playing to capacity crowds in Asia, and this month she has headlined arenas throughout Europe. During the show, Taylor performs on two different stages — playing several different acoustic and electric guitars and also the piano and the ukulele, and has earned rave reviews from critics at every SPEAK NOW tour stop.
For more information click here
Free Kids Admission South Carolina State Museum
Free Kids Admission: South Carolina State Museum
Now Through September 5, 2011
Get down to the SC State Museum before September 5, and with this coupon, you’ll receive one free kid’s admission with each paid adult admission. Come and enjoy South Carolina art, cultural history, natural history and science and technology
For more information about this event or others in the area click here
Lexington HS Football Schedule
Lexington HS VarsityFootball Schedule
Head Coach: Scott Earley
Assistant Coaches: Chris Hamilton, Mitch Hudson, Joe Long, Mitch Strange, Chadd Toothman, David Bundrick, Kenny Freeman, Russell Spires
Schedule
| SCRIMMAGES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| AUG. 5 | 3-WAY, RIDGE VIEW/FAIRFIELD | HOME | 6:00 |
| AUG. 9 | SPARTANBURG | HOME | 6:00 |
| AUG. 19 | WILDCAT JAMBOREE | HOME | 6:00 |
| DATE | OPPONENT | SITE | TIME |
| AUG. 26 | BATESBURG-LEESVILLE | AWAY | 7:30 |
| SEP. 2 | BLYTHEWOOD | AWAY | 7:30 |
| SEP. 9 | SPRING VALLEY | HOME | 7:30 |
| SEP. 16 | IRMO | AWAY | 7:30 |
| SEP. 23 | DUTCH FORK | HOME | 7:30 |
| SEP. 30 | LUGOFF-ELGIN (Hall of Fame) | HOME | 7:30 |
| OCT. 7 | NORTH AUGUSTA | AWAY | 7:30 |
| OCT. 14 | SOUTH AIKEN (Homecoming) | HOME | 7:30 |
| OCT. 21 | AIKEN (Sr. Recognition) | HOME | 7:30 |
| OCT. 28 | ORANGEBURG-WILKINSON | AWAY | 7:30 |
| NOV. 4 | WHITE KNOLL | AWAY | 7:30 |
Roster
| Number | Athlete | Position | Year | Hieght | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Will Hunter | QB | 9 | 5’11″ | 170 |
| 2 | Shaq Roland | WR | 11 | 6’2″ | 175 |
| 3 | Preston Doyle | QB | 11 | 6’5″ | 172 |
| 4 | Samuel Andrews | WR | 11 | 5’10″ | 138 |
| 5 | Aric Bane | WR | 12 | 6’0″ | 160 |
| 6 | Marcus Outen | OLB | 11 | 5’11″ | 163 |
| 7 | Jesse Williams | DB | 11 | 6’0″ | 164 |
| 8 | Chase Austin | LB | 10 | 6’0″ | 205 |
| 9 | Chad Lee | OLB | 12 | 5’11″ | 185 |
| 10 | Kevin Miller | RB | 11 | 5″9″ | 147 |
| 12 | Cole McMillan | QB | 10 | 6’1″ | 167 |
| 17 | Ryan McCrary | WR | 10 | 6’1″ | 149 |
| 19 | Kevin Ackim | DB | 12 | 5’11″ | 170 |
| 21 | Matthew Bowman | OLB | 12 | 6’1″ | 187 |
| 22 | Ellington Williams | ILB | 11 | 6’0″ | 181 |
| 23 | Brannon Miller | RB | 11 | 5’8″ | 170 |
| 24 | Addison Hamrick | OLB | 11 | 5’10″ | 178 |
| 26 | Lance Cook | OLB | 11 | 5’11″ | 170 |
| 27 | Trimayne Brooks | CB | 12 | 5’10″ | 170 |
| 28 | Tramain Williams | RB | 12 | 5’11″ | 206 |
| 30 | Adrian Leon | K | 10 | 5’10″ | 150 |
| 32 | De’Andre Holmes | DB | 12 | 6’1″ | 154 |
| 33 | Curtis Walker | DB | 10 | 6’1″ | 158 |
| 34 | Jack Loonam | OLB | 12 | 6’1″ | 190 |
| 38 | Gary Griffin | k | 10 | 6’2″ | 180 |
| 40 | Eric Hoover | OLB | 10 | 6’1″ | 165 |
| 41 | Dylan Hodge | OLB | 11 | 5’11″ | 185 |
| 44 | Will Motley | ILB | 11 | 6’1″ | 170 |
| 50 | Austin Weathersby | DL | 11 | 6’4″ | 172 |
| 51 | Austin Turner | OLB | 10 | 6’2″ | 240 |
| 52 | Cody Gibson | DL | 10 | 5’11″ | 222 |
| 54 | Coleman Hunt | OLB | 12 | 6’1″ | 174 |
| 55 | Kendall Hopkins | ILB | 11 | 5’9″ | 190 |
| 56 | Cody Brantley | INJ | 12 | 5’11″ | 215 |
| 57 | Joseph Perotta | OLB | 10 | 6’1″ | 240 |
| 59 | Joe DeGenova | DL | 11 | 6’0″ | 190 |
| 60 | Bobby Yarborough | OLB | 12 | 6’2″ | 247 |
| 61 | Alex Oliver | TE | 11 | 6’1″ | 212 |
| 62 | Brandon Rozmus | DL | 12 | 5’8″ | 163 |
| 64 | Edward Hunt | OLB | 12 | 5’11″ | 175 |
| 67 | Chandler Young | ILB | 11 | 5’10″ | 189 |
| 68 | Cody Riddle | ILB | 11 | 6’0″ | 210 |
| 69 | Coleman Hunter | OL | 12 | 6’4″ | 260 |
| 70 | Evan Sobocinski | OL | 12 | 5″11″ | 298 |
| 72 | Conner Bedenbaugh | OL | 11 | 6’2″ | 237 |
| 73 | Richard Vaughn | OL | 11 | 6’3″ | 190 |
| 75 | David Dorrell | OL | 12 | 6’4″ | 197 |
| 76 | Adam Duncan | OL | 12 | 6’4″ | 263 |
| 78 | Jonathan Boring | OL | 10 | 6’4″ | 270 |
| 80 | Tyler Connell | TE | 11 | 6’5″ | 196 |
| 81 | Grayson Chumley | TE | 9 | 6’2″ | 200 |
| 82 | Conner Brown | OLB | 11 | 5’10″ | 158 |
| 83 | Nate Meagher | LB | 10 | 5’11″ | 190 |
| 84 | Parker McMillian | WR | 12 | 6’0″ | 169 |
| 85 | Christian Bradshaw | TE | 11 | 6’2″ | 181 |
| 88 | Jalen Cook | WR | 11 | 6’2″ | 185 |
| 89 | Xavier McDaniels | DB | 10 | 5’11″ | 180 |
| 92 | Garrett Webb | DL | 12 | 6’0″ | 196 |
| 95 | Phillip Reese | DL | 12 | 5’11″ | 235 |
| 99 | Lucas Darnell | DL | 12 | 6’2″ | 203 |
Home Improvement Show Columbia SC
Coming Soon! 17th Annual Home Improvement Show: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Friday August 19, 2011 – Sunday August 21, 2011
Whether you’re just thinking about remodeling your home, or if you’re in the middle of a project and looking for the latest in home improvement technology, you’ll enjoy a one-stop shopping and learning experience with this show.

For more information click here. Thanks to This weeks Top 10 Things………….
Purple Martins on Lake Murray
Purple Martin Sunset Dinner Cruises: Spirit of Lake Murray
Thursday August 11, 2011 | Tuesday August 23, 2011
When the purple martins arrive at Bomb Island each evening at dusk, swirls of thousands of birds fill the sky before they settle into the trees to roost. It’s an amazing sight, and one that attracts birders from around the country to see. Read more

For more information visit CLICK HERE
Lexington SC Wine Walk 2011

The Wine Walk will be at the 100 block of East Main Street on May 7, 2011, from 6:0010: 00pm. Vendors, partnering restaurants and Main Street Merchants will serve wine and hors d’oeuvres Tickets will be $20/ person in advance and include a complimentary wine glass and unlimited wine tastings.


More inoformation Visit
Lexington Wine Walk Lexington Chamber Lexington Young Professionals

POST A COMMENT BELOW ON HERE ABOUT THE WINE WALK AND OR ABOUT LEXINGTON AND YOU WILL BE ELLIGABLE TO RECIEVE 2 FREE TICKETS TO THE WINE WALK. ( Names will be chosen 24 hours prior to the event) For Real Estate and Lexington information Follow Edwin Gerace on Twitter
Columbia SC Family Activities
Family Activities / Park
City of Columbia Parks & Recreation
Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission
Golf in Columbia SC
List of Local Golf Courses in Columbia
Charwood Country Club
222 Clubhouse Drive
West Columbia,SC 29172
(803) 755-2000
The Club at Rawls Creek
2121 Lake Murray Blvd.
Columbia, SC 29212
Golden Hills Country Club
100 Scotland Drive
Lexington,SC 29072
(803) 957-3355
Hickory Ridge Golf Course
1300 Bitternut Road
Columbia,SC 29209
(803) 776-9900
Hidden Valley Golf Center
200 Indian River Drive
Columbia, SC
(803) 955-0080
Linrick Golf Course
356 Campground Road
Columbia,SC 29203
(803) 754-6331
Northwoods Golf Course
210 Powell Road
Columbia,SC 29203
(803) 786-9242
Riverside Golf Center
1600 Garner Lane
Columbia, SC
(803) 750-1015
Sedgewood Country Club
9560 Garners Ferry Road
Columbia, SC
(803) 750-1015
The Country Club at Woodcreek Farms
300 Club Ridge Drive
Columbia,SC 29045
(803)699-2411





