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Inside you’ll find all kids of fantastic local businesses providing the services and products that your family wants. Moms, dads and grandparents too, all over the country turn to the Kids’ Directory® each and every month. As the Owner/Publisher of the Midlands Kids’ Directory®, I am pleased to welcome you to the Midlands Kids’ Directory® and familiarize you with other wonderful resources that encompass the Kids’ Directory® brand. We have a fabulous website (midlandskids.com) where you can quickly and easily find your favorite local businesses. There is a profile of each advertiser as well as their contact information and most recent advertisement. Subscribe to our newsletter and like us on social media for updates about local events around town. We distribute 10,000 copies bi-monthly to over 250+ locations throughout the Midlands. You’ll find us in places you visit most! Tell your friends to pick up a copy of the Midlands Directory Kids’ Directory® too! Our goal each month is to help inform you of the many opportunities, events, products and services available for families in the Midlands. Please remember to support the businesses that advertise in this publication each month and tell them that you saw their ad in the Midlands Kids’ Directory®. If you are interested in advertising with us, please call (803) 381-7733.

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We want to know about your Fall Events!

Fall Festivals, trunk-or-treats, autumn carnivals - we want to know about your events for our fall calendar. Just email your event details to midlands@kidsdirectory.com. Be sure to include the following information •Hosting Organization & Event Name •Date, time & location of event •Event details - age, activities, cost, etc. •Event website •Event POC & Phone number

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KIDS EAT FREE

Check out the deals local eateries offer families! No coupons needed! Keep your Kids’ Directory® handy and the kids can dine out FREE. Please be sure to call each restaurant before you go to ensure their deal hasn’t changed. If we missed a FREE offer, let us know. Check out our website (www.midlandskids.com) for more all most free kids meals. Quaker Steak & Lube | 563-5501 941 Spears Creek Court, Columbia Free kids Lube Cruiser meal with adult entrée purchase from 11am-3pm Tio’s Mexican Restaurant | 252-7229 921 Sumter Street, Columbia Kids 10 and under eat free from 4-9pm

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Tio’s Mexican Restaurant | 252-7229 921 Sumter Street, Columbia Kids 10 and under eat free from 4-9pm Chick-fil-A | 865-9890 10136-103 Two Notch Rd., Columbia Kids 10 and under eat free from 5-9pm Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina | 999-2441 2006 Devine St., Columbia Kids 10 and under eat free from 6-8pm

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Tio’s Mexican Restaurant | 252-7229 921 Sumter Street, Columbia Kids 16 and under eat free 5-9pm dine in only Beef O’Brady | 708-0260 4561 Hardscrabble Rd., Columbia Kids 12 and under eat free from 4-9pm Beef O’Brady | 781-5656 2742 North Lake Dr, Columbia Kids 12 and under eat free –all day Cupcake DownSouth | 212-4949 1213 Lincoln St, Columbia One free cupcake with adult purchase between 5-7pm Child must be present. Denny’s | 714-1545 5901 Fairfield Rd., Columbia Up to 2 kids 10 and under free entrée (drink not included) per adult entrée 4-10pm Denny’s | 781-7422 342 Harbison Blvd, Irmo Up to 2 kids 10 and under free entrée (drink not included) per adult entrée 4-10pm Denny’s | 939-0528 2514 Sunset Bvd, W. Columbia Up to 2 kids 10 and under free entrée (drink not included) per adult entrée 4-10pm

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Huhot Monglian Grill | 407-3868 1260-A8 Bower Pkwy, Columbia Kids 10 and under eat free after 5pm plus free prizes from our treasure chest Moe’s Southwest Grill All location in the Midlands Kids 12 and under eat free after 5pm Texas Roadhouse | 462-0013 9840 Two Notch Rd, Columbia Two free kids meal per adult meal purchase 12 and under dine in only from 4-9pm

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Firehouse Subs | 957-1100 109 Old Chapin Rd, Lexington One child eats free per adult combo meal purchased, all day, dine in only Firehouse Subs | 749-5535 150-A Harbison Blvd, Columbia One child eats free per adult combo meal purchased, all day, dine in only Firehouse Subs | 407-8548 7467 St. Andrews Rd, Irmo One child eats free per adult combo meal purchased, all day, dine in only Pie-Tanza | 865-2223 843 Polo Rd, Columbia Kids eat free after 4pm with paying adult

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Denny’s | 714-1545 5901 Fairfield Rd., Columbia Up to 2 kids 10 and under free entrée (drink not included) per adult entrée 4-10pm Denny’s | 781-7422 342 Harbison Blvd, Irmo Up to 2 kids 10 and under free entrée (drink not included) per adult entrée 4-10pm

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America: Was founded July 4th, 1776. States: There are 50 states in the union. Flag: The flag of the United States has evolved since it was first created. President: The leader of the USA. Liberty: Is represented by the Statue of Liberty and the Liberty Bell. Eagle: The national bird of the United States of America is the Bald Eagle. Stars: There are 50 white stars on the American flag, representing the 50 states. Stripes: There are 13 red and white stripes on the American flag, representing the original 13 colonies.

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BUZZ......Around Town! Midlands Kids’ Directory wants to help publicize FREE events for families. If you have a FREE event you want to share, submit it on www.midlandskids.com FREE events will be picked up from our event calendar and printed in our bi-monthly issue. Events must be posted at least 30 days prior to our issue deadline date to ensure we have time to include it in the next issue.

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1st: Celebration on Lake Murray,12pm Boat parade then evening fireworks launched from Spence Island and Dreher Island State Park to choreographed music airing on local radio. 1st: BE QUIET! Storytime, 11am Barnes & Noble, Richland Mall 11:00 AM In this hilarious new book from acclaimed author Ryan T. Higgins, all Rupert the Mouse wants is to star in a beautiful, wordless picture book. He has plenty of ideas about what makes a great book, but his friends just won’t stop talking! Activities to follow. 4th: Lexington County Peach Festival Parade, food, entertainment, ‘peachy’ recipe contest, antique car show, fireworks. Festivities kick off every year with the parade at 9:30 am and stretch into the night until 10:00 pm when we bring the day to a close with a dazzling display of fireworks. We hope you plan to spend July 4th with us as you enjoy live entertainment, the peachy and patriotic parade, over 100 Art & Craft Exhibits, antique car show, a Revolutionary War Re-enactment, tractor show, children’s rides, and many food items specializing in “Peachy” delights! 8th: Little Excavator Storytime, 11am Barnes & Noble, Richland Mall From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of the Llama Llama books comes a new character ready to dig his way into your heart! Little Excavator joins Loader, Dump Truck, Backhoe and Crane as they get ready to transform 8

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a vacant lot into a neighborhood park. Join us for Storytime, with activities to follow. 14th: Babysitter Certification Training Macaroni Kid Columbia, 9005 Two Notch Road, Conference Room, 10am This class is for teenagers from ages 11 – 15. A parent or guardian must register the attending child or children. Please select one ticket for each child. This class costs $35 (includes afternoon snack, student workbook and certificates). Bring a bag lunch; snacks will be provided. **PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED** 15th: Pig the Pug and Pig the Winner Storytime, 11am Barnes & Noble, Richland Mall Join Pig the Pug as he learns lessons the hard way with his footlong playmate Trevor by his side. Young readers will love the irresistibly quirky and funny illustrations that are paired with a relatable lesson of learning to share with others. Activities to follow. 22nd: What Do You Do With a Problem? Storytime, 11am Barnes & Noble, Richland Mall This is the story of a persistent problem and the child who isn’t so sure what to make of it. The longer the problem is avoided, the bigger it seems to get. But when the child finally musters up the courage to face it, the problem turns out to be something quite different than it appeared. Activities to follow. 26th: The Cartel 7: Illuminati: Roundtable of the Bosses, 7pm

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5th: Peterrific and Aqualicious Storytime, 11am Barnes & Noble, Richland Mall New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann is back with a follow-up to the Pinkalicious book series. Join Peter, Pinkalicious’s little brother, as he tries to build a tower of blocks that will reach the moon. Storytime continues with a family trip to the beach in the popular Aqualicious. Activities to follow. 6th: First Day Festival, 2-5pm Spirit Communications Park. First Day Festival will be a completely free event. From a live music performance from a popular Midlands artist to food trucks and activities for kids and teens, the First Day Festival will be an event both parents and students will look forward to.

one ticket for each child. This class costs $35 (includes afternoon snack, student workbook and certificates). Bring a bag lunch; snacks will be provided. **PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED** 12th: Goodnight Lab: A Scientific Parody Storytim, 11am Barnes & Noble, Richland Mall While poking fun at the clutter and chaos of lab life, this sweet parody of the beloved Goodnight Moon gives scientists of all ages everything they need to say goodnight and rest before returning to the research world in the morning. Activities to follow. 19th: Nothing Rhymes with Orange Storytime, 11am Barnes & Noble, Richland Mall We all know nothing rhymes with orange, but how does that make Orange feel? Left out, of course! But when Apple notices how Orange is feeling, the entire English language begins to become a bit more inclusive. Activities to follow. 26th: How to Get Your Teacher Ready Storytime, 11am Barnes & Noble, Richland Mall A class of students gives tips and tricks for getting a teacher ready --- for the first day of school and all the events and milestones that will follow. Filled with charming humor, this is a playful, heartwarming celebration of teachers and students preparing to head back to school. Join us for Storytime with activities to follow.

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Friday, July 14, 2017 10am – 3:00pm This full-day interactive 4H class trains young people to be responsible caregivers. Preregistration is required visit www.columbia.macaronikid.com for registration details. Participants must be at least 11 years old, class is intended for youth ages 11 & up Registration Fee: $35 (includes First Aid/CPR certification cards) Space is limited to the first 12 participants (per session) Registration Deadlines: (only select one session) *Thursday, July 13 Bring a bag lunch; snacks will be provided

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Art Smart Academy | 677-9912 artsmartacademy.com | 1021 Kinley Rd, Irmo

Your aspiring artist will love all the ways to be creative at Art Smart Academy! No appointment or reservation is needed to come in and enjoy creating your very own piece of ceramic artwork. Ask about Paint Me a Story classes, Kidz Night In, parties, camps and more!

Camp Chatuga | 864-638-0898 campchatuga.com | 291 Camp Chatuga Road, Mountain Rest

Established in 1956, Camp Chatuga is the only private residential camp in SC. We accept boys and girls ages 6 to 16. Over 30 daily activities offered including horseback, water-skiing, BMX bikes, crafts, archery, rifler and sports. 4:1 camper:counselor ration for safety and personal attention. Wholesome atmosphere perfect for fun and personal growth through relationships and nature!

Camp EdVenture | 400-1154 edventure.org | 211 Gervais St, Columbia

Take a break from the ordinary and explore the Ed-traordinary! From igniting your culinary curiosities in EdVenture Cooking Lab to making a scientific discovery as a Bio-Investigator, to watching your favorite fairy tale characters come to life to teach you the math and science behind the story, there’s endless fun for every at Camp EdVenture! Children ages 4-12 will experience fun-filled days bursting with educational activities and play!

Camp Invention | 800.968.4332 campinvention.org | 120 Piney Grove Road, Columbia

An exciting, summer adventure with lessons that explore connections between science, technology, engineering, and innovation. Children in kindergarten through 6th grade work together to seek solutions to real-world problems and sharpen critical 21st century learning skills while rotating through several fascinating modules.

Charismatic Dance | 269-9033 charismaticdance.com | 3040 McNaughton Road, Ste. C, Columbia

Charismatic Dance, LLC was founded in 2016 primarily to provide the fundamentals in the art of dance. We provide dance lessons for toddlers to adults. While dancing, children are learning structure, foundation, obedience, teamwork and creativity. In addition to learning the newest dance moves, they will learn coordination and the true meaning of dance and what it entails.

Heathwood Hall Summer Programs | 765-2309 heathwood.org | 3000 Beltline Blvd, Columbia

Transform your summer with Heathwood Summer Programs! We have something for every age, interest, budget and schedule. Day camps are available for ages 2 through rising grade. Special interest camps including offerings in Adventure, Athletics, Art, STEM, Travel, Music and much, much more! Full or half day camps are available to mix-and-match all summer long. High school students can earn college credit at Heathwood through USC Sumter summer classes - tuition FREE!

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Plex Indoor Sports | 360-7300 plexhiwire.com | 741 Fashion Drive, Columbia

Looking for a way to keep your children active during Summer? Sign your child up for Summer Camp at Plex Hiwire. With a combination of activity based games on our field and basketball court, crafts for younger campers and our many attractions like Jumping Jacks Inflatable Park, Roller-skating and HiWire Trampoline Park your child is sure to have the best summer of their life!

PureTone Academy | 250-1695 puretoneacademy.com | 7355 Garner’s Ferry Rd, Columbia

PureTone Vocal Arts Academy will develop much more than just musical proficiency. Through the academy, students will receive a wide range of vital life skills: confidence, deportment, stage presence, focus, listening skills, mental agility, teamwork, a sense of achievement and self-worth.

USC Strings Academy Summer Camp | 777-4281 http://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/music/community/summer_ programs/string_project_summer_camp.php | 851 Park Street

The USC String Project provides instruction in violin, viola, cello and bass through group classes and orchestras. The nationally recognized program offers beginning classes for children in 3rd through 5th grade as well as beginning classes for adults. Continuing students can receive private lessons and play in String Project orchestras through high school. Teachers are undergraduate and graduate students supervised by USC faculty members.

YMCA of Columbia | 799-9187 columbiaymca.org | 1447 Hampton Street, Columbia

The YMCA is giving kids their Best Summer Ever! The YMCA of Columbia’s camps offer a mix of fun and educational activities aimed at improving kids’ well-being. Our programs center on three areas proven to impact kids’ development: friendship, accomplishment and belonging.

Not listed? Contact Jeanette Dempsey, Editor/Publisher, Midlands Kids’ Directory to have your afterschool program added to this list for the Sepbember/October issue.

Advertising Deadline August 10th Email midlands@kidsdirectory.com to add your business to our directory. Please say “I found it in The Kids’ Directory.” Thanks!

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Friday, August 11, 2017 10am – 3:00pm This full-day interactive 4H class trains young people to be responsible caregivers. Preregistration is required visit www.columbia.macaronikid.com for registration details. Participants must be at least 11 years old, class is intended for youth ages 11 & up Registration Fee: $35 (includes First Aid/CPR certification cards) Space is limited to the first 12 participants (per session) Registration Deadlines: (only select one session) *Thursday, August 10th Bring a bag lunch; snacks will be provided

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