City Manager’s Spotlight – November 2018

The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The City Manager’s Spotlight on November 2018 reflects important initiatives that will highlight major projects in the City of Columbia as well as events and upcoming meetings. Here is a snapshot of the November Spotlight.

 

2 November, 2018 – CANCELLED

Mayor Benjamin to host Annual Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer Isabel Law Breakfast

Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will host the Annual Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer Isabel Law Breakfast from 6-9 a.m. on Friday, November 2, 2018 in the parking lot of City Hall, 1737 Main St.

WHO: Mayor Steve Benjamin, City Staff & Officials, Palmetto Health Foundation and Local Volunteers

WHAT: Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer Isabel Law Breakfast

WHERE: City Hall Parking Lot, 1737 Main St.

WHEN:  Friday, November 2 from 6 – 9 a.m.

COST:  Tickets are $7

Tickets are available the day of the event or in advance at any of the following locations:

• City Hall – 1737 Main St.
• Fire Department Headquarters – 1800 Laurel St.
• Police Department – #1 Justice Square
• Public Works – 2910 Colonial Drive
• Washington Square Payment Center – 1136 Washington St.

All proceeds from the breakfast will go to Palmetto Health Foundation for the Bosom Buddies Fund to assist women with post-mastectomy bras and other support materials.

For additional information about the breakfast event or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Galena Alford at 803-545-3360.

 

 

1-31 November, 2018

Adopt A Senior Pet November Special

Columbia Animal Services will be hosting November as Adopt a Senior Pet Month. During the month of November all adoption fees will be waived for all dogs and cats that are 5 years and older. All adoptions include spay/neuter, microchip, Feline Leukemia/Heartworm Test, initial vaccines and deworming

WHAT:   Adopt a Senior Pet Month

WHEN:  November 1 – 30, 2018

WHERE:  Columbia Animal Services, 127 Humane Lane

Note: All of our pets need loving homes! To view other animals available for adoption, visit Columbia Animal Services at 127 Humane Lane, our Facebook page or Petfinder.com. Please refer to the ID number listed above when visiting the website.

For more information about the adoption specials please call Columbia Animal Services (803) 776-7387 or Lexington Animal Services (803) 785-8149.

 

 

12 November, 2018

City of Columbia’s 40th Annual Veterans Day Parade

The City of Columbia’s 40th Annual Veterans Day Parade will be held on Monday, Nov. 12, the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced.

The Veterans Day Parade, known as one of the Southeast’s largest Veterans Day parades, will begin at 11 a.m. from the intersection of Sumter and Laurel streets, and travel southbound on Sumter Street ending at Pendleton Street near the State House.

This year’s grand marshals will be former Prisoner of War Veterans.

The Veterans Day Parade is sponsored by the City of Columbia and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina.

For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 803-545-3100.

 

 

16 November, 2018

Treasured Trees Nominations Underway

Nominations are currently being accepted for the Treasured Trees Program. This program seeks to document and preserve trees that are significant for a variety of reasons. Trees can be superior in size, scarce, associated with historical events or just a great place to swing or climb.

For a tree to be considered for this program, it must be located on public or private property in the Greater Columbia Metropolitan Area.

Nominations should include a description of the tree, the tree’s location and a photograph of the tree.

Nominations are due by Nov. 16.

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

City Council Meetings

On November 6, 2018 City Council will hold a work session at 2 p.m. City Council Meeting/Zoning Public Hearing at 6 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.

On November 20, 2018 City Council will hold a work session at 2 p.m. City Council Meeting/Zoning Public Hearing at 6 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.

 

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will take place on November 14, 2017, at 10 a.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.

 

Design and Development Review Commission

The Design and Development Review Commission meeting will take place on November 9, 2017, at 4 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.