City of Columbia Community Development to Host Third Annual OMG of Homeownership Workshop

COLUMBIA, SC – The City of Columbia Community Development Department will host its third annual OMG of Homeownership Workshop on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Midlands Technical College, Northeast Campus, located at 151 Powell Rd.

The free workshop is designed for first time buyers, long term owners and DIYers. There will be classes on credit, home buying, gardening, maintenance and more. Online registration will become available in the coming weeks.

This year’s classes include:

·         Prune It, Don’t Ruin It

·         Crime Prevention: Protecting Your Home in Layers

·         Your Money & Credit: Make the Most of Both

·         Recycling: The Basics and Beyond

·         Intro to Square Foot Gardening

·         And many more!

All those interested in the benefits of homeownership and those interested in home improvements should attend OMG. Participants can take up to two classes.

Online registration is at http://www.columbia.sc.gov/OMG2014. The deadline to register is Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 5 p.m.

For more information, please call Community Development at 803-545-3373 or visit www.columbiasc.net.