The City Manager’s Spotlight – October 2017

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 October 2017 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 October Spotlight.

 

7 October, 2017

Mayor’s Walk against Domestic Violence is first along Vista Greenway Extension

The 2017 Mayor’s Walk against Domestic Violence on Saturday, October 7, will be the first walk along the City of Columbia’s Vista Greenway Extension in Finlay Park. The Vista Greenway Extension begins on the Taylor Street side of the park and travels under Lincoln Street and features a 100-year-old railroad tunnel. This vibrant and critical rail-trail links pedestrians and cyclists between residential neighborhoods, Finlay Park and the Vista. The Vista Greenway Extension was opened on July 13, 2016.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and for the 11th year, Columbia City Mayor Steve Benjamin and Mayor Pro Tem Tameika Isaac Devine will raise awareness of the abuse and violence that is taking place in our community. The walk features an Information Fair at 8 a.m. The Purple Rally begins at 9 a.m. and the walk steps off at 10 a.m. https://2017mayorswalkagainstdomesticviolence.eventbrite.com.

There is no cost to participate, but registration is required at https://2017mayorswalkagainstdomesticviolence.eventbrite.com.

For more information, contact the Public and Media Relations Department at 803-545-3020.

 

7 October, 2017

City Community Development to Host Homebuyer Workshop

The City of Columbia Community Development Department will host a Homebuyer Workshop on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Earlewood Park, located at 1111 Parkside Dr., from 9 AM – 1 PM.

The Homebuyer Workshop is a 4 hour session. During the workshop participants will gain knowledge about the home buying process, and how to develop the skills needed to tackle money management, barriers to credit, and getting a mortgage loan.

A certificate will be given to each participant for completing the 4 hour session and a drawing will be held for a participant to win an Amazon Fire Tablet. Light refreshments will be served.

This workshop is free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register, please visit http://gate.columbiasc.gov/hbw2017/ or contact Community Development at 803-545-3373.

 

 

 

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27 October, 2017

Halloween Adoption Special

The Columbia and Lexington Animal Services will be hosting a Halloween Adoption Special. The adoption fees will be reduced to $31. All adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip, Feline Leukemia/Heartworm Test, initial vaccines and deworming

WHAT: Halloween Adoption Special

WHERE: Columbia Animal Services, 127 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC and Lexington Animal Services, 321 Ball Park Rd, Lexington, SC

WHEN: Friday, October 27 – Tuesday, October 31, 2015

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.

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

City Council Meetings

On October 3, 2017 City Council will hold a Council Meeting and also a Zoning Public hearing both at 6 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.

On October 17, 2017 City Council will hold a City Council Meeting at 6 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will take place on October 10, 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 October 12, 2017, at 4 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting will take place on October 2, 2017, at 5:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.

 

 

28 October, 2017

Please join the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department for a grand opening ceremony for the new Columbia Art Center on Saturday, October 28 at 9:30 a.m.

The new 5,000-square-foot center, located in the Cannon Garage, includes classroom space, a glaze room, clay room, office space and gallery.

The event will feature a ribbon cutting followed by an open house that will include art demos, tours of the new facility and light refreshments.

The Columbia Art Center is located at 1227 Taylor St., Ste. C, Columbia, SC 29201 (Cannon Garage).

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