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Kidsâ€™ Directory

March/April 2017

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Midlands

Kids’ Directory

Midlands Kids’ Directory has many features that make it a valuable resource for parents, teachers, grandparents and childcare professionals—pretty much anyone who is involved with children. It’s compact size makes it a handy resource to keep in your purse or car. In addition, it offers valuable coupons for use at kid-friendly businesses and includes a calendar of events so you know what’s going on throughout the Midlands each month. You’ll even find a convenient “Kids Eat Free” guide that lists restaurants offering free kids meals. Our goal each month is to help inform readers 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 in the Midlands Kids’ Directory; please call us at (803) 381-7733.

Jeanette Dempsey Editor & Publisher

803.381.733 * fax: 803.470.3675 midlands@kidsdirectory.com 9005 Two Notch Road, Ste. 17 Columbia, SC 29223 midlandskids.com @MidlandsKids #MidlandsKids

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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. SUNDAY

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

MONDAY

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 El Burrito | 765-2188 934 Harden St., Columbia Up to 2 kids can eat free per adult. Kids 12 and under eat free after 5. Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina | 999-2441 2006 Devine St., Columbia Kids 10 and under eat free from 6-8pm

TUESDAY

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

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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 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

WEDNESDAY

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

SATURDAY

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 El Burrito | 765-2188 934 Harden St., Columbia Up to 2 kids can eat free per adult. Kids 12 and under eat free after 5.

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MARCH EVENTS 9th Annual Community Health & Safety Fair March 4 | 9am-1pm | Free | 420 Hendix Street Includes free screenings for vision, hearing, dental, blood pressure and more. Attendants can also enjoy exercise demonstrations, children activities a bounce house and more live entertainment. Craftsmen’s Classic Art & Craft Festival March 3-5 | Various times | 1200 Rosewood Drive Features original designs and work from hundreds of talented artists and craftspeople from across America. See the creative process in action as many exhibitors demonstrate throughout the weekend. There is something for every style, taste and budget with items from the most traditional to the most contemporary. This show is a winner of Sunshine Artist “200 Best “awards. 51st Annual Carolina Classis Home & Garden Show March 10-12 | $5 kids 14 and under FREE | 1200 Rosewood Drive The 51st Annual Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show will have over 250 exhibitors inside and out plus lot’s of special events and door prizes for attendees. We hope you’ll join us in March for this wonderful showcase of products and services for the home, plus many special features, seminars and prize giveaways! Parking $5 Patter Pets & Pony Show March 12 | 1-5pm, Free | 2001 Charleston Hwy What do you get when you combine a car show, a public dog pageant, a kids’ carnival and soccer workshop, live music, food vendors and booths from local businesses and non-profits? The Patter Pets Dog and Pony Show. Supports Multiple Midlands pet charities. 3rd Annual Repack the Backpack March 19 | 2-5pm | 920 Beatty Rd Many organizations host Back to School Events but those who are underserved could use supplies year around, the objective of this event will be to replenish school supplies, share essential community resources, and health and wellness information. 2017 SC Assistive Technology Expo March 22 | 8:30am-3:30pm | FREE |1101 Lincoln St Don’t miss the chance to see and try cutting-edge products for people with all types of disabilities and age-related limitations! The SC Assistive Technology Expo is the only event of its kind in South Carolina. Over 55 unique exhibits and 12 workshops are available. Workshops address technology, that help people communication challenges, and adapted recreation opportunities, and tools for people with hearing, vision or other sensory challenges. Harlem Globetrotters March 31 | 7pm | $31.50 | 801 Lincoln St The Harlem Globetrotters® are legendary worldwide, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family entertainment and great basketball skills for the past 90 years. Proud inductees of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the Globetrotters have entertained hundreds of millions of fans — among them popes, kings, queens, and presidents — over nine thrilling decades.

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APRIL EVENTS 2nd Annual Midlands Summer Camp & Activities Fair April 1 | 11am-2pm | FREE | 2101 Walker Solomon Way The popular Midlands Summer Camp & Activities Fair returns on April 1st to Drew Wellness Center in Columbia! For 2017, expect bigger and better camps, activities and FUN! FREE ADMISSION & ACTIVITIES! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Presented by Macaroni Kid Columbia & Lexington, this FREE event offers kids activities GALORE! Our 2016 event had over 500 attendees! Yes, we were blown away! Expect lots of inflatable fun, face painting and kids activities. River Rocks Festival April 9 at 12pm-8pm, $14-17 | 368 Taylor St Congaree Riverkeeper presents the sixth annual River Rocks Festival featuring live music from Sol Driven Train, Dank. The Marcus King Band, Empire Strikes Brass, and Debbie and the Skanks. Also featuring environmental education, family friendly activities, food and beverages. Proceeds protect Broad, Saluda and Congaree Rivers Bark in the Park 2017 April 9 | 9am-1pm | $30 Adv; $35 Day-of | 930 Laurel St Bark to the Park Walk for the Animals is one of Pawmetto Lifeline’s largest fundraising efforts. Held on Saturday, April 8th at Finlay Park in downtown Columbia, SC it is a 1.5 mile walk through the Vista area of downtown. 4th Annual Sparkleberry Fair Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk April 22 | 8am | $30 | Clemson Extension (across from Village of Sandhill) The Sparkleberry Country Fair is conducting the 5k race for fourth year on Saturday 22nd April 2017. The proceeds and donations will go to the South Carolina Oncology Associates (SCOA) Cares Foundation. The course is a trail run with most part on the grass and the rest around the lake and in the woods. It is a high school cross country course. Disney on Ice presents Dare to Dream April 27-30| 7pm $16-58 | 801 Lincoln St Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream is bringing Disney’s princess stories and most beloved fairytales to the ice in a sensational live production coming to your hometown! This ice spectacular featuring scenes from Tangled, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, and The Princess and the Frog. #DisneyOnIceCLA Sparkleberry Country Fair April 28-30 | Various hours | Clemson Extension (across from Village Sandhill) The Sparkleberry Country Fair is the only fair in the state where you can have lots of fun, get an education, give to education and have hands-on demonstrations from the past! Where else can you have that much fun while helping our students? Only at the Sparkleberry Country Fair!

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Summer Bucket List

50 fun things to do before summer ends __ Go to the library __ Play Frisbee __ Make s’mores __ Build a sand castle __ Watch fireworks __ Play mini golf __ Water balloon fight __ Go bowling __ Visit the zoo __ Read a book __ Blow bubbles __ Play in sprinklers __ Sidewalk chalk __ Family game night __ Scavenger hunt __ Make ice cream floats __ Go swimming __ Ride a bike __ Watch a movie __ Fly a kite __ Picnic in the park __ Have a pillow fight __ Play in the rain __ Take a walk __ Bake cookies

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__ Catch lightening bugs __ Go hiking __ Have a BBQ __ Visit the beach __ Have a pillow fight __ Finger paint __ Make balloon animals __ Feed the ducks __ Volunteer __ Visit a historical site __ Geocache __ Sell lemonade __ Go fishing __ Have a pizza party __ Take a road trip __ Make arts & crafts __ Roast marshmallows __ Have a puppet show __ Make a video __ Have a fashion show __ Make a slip and slide __ Play with playdoh __ Play hide and seek __ Plant flowers __ Visit your grandparents

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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! 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! Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission | 772-1228 icrc.net | 5605 Bush River Road, Columbia The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission offers a wide variety of summer camp programs for all ages and interests at Seven Oaks Park, Crooked Creek Park and Saluda Shoals Park. From outdoor adventures, to sports, arts and crafts to science, there is sure to be a camp your child will love. 14

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Need-A-Lift | 807-3346 needaliftsc.com | 9005 Two Notch Road, Columbia Need-A-Lift Transportation Services, LLC provides transportation services to children of all ages on a schedule tailored to their specific needs. Our services were created to assist today’s busy families by eliminating the stress and worries of transporting children to and from school and/or after-school programs. We cater to your child’s transportation needs by providing this unique service. 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. 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 you summer camp added to this list for the next issue. Deadline April 10th! Email midlands@kidsdirectory.com to add your Summer Camp to our Guide!

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2nd Annual

Midlands Summer Camp & Activities Fair

Plan Your Summer All In One Day!

April 1, 2017

11 am - 2pm

Charles R. Drew Wellness Center 2101 Walker Solomon Way (Gym)

FREE ADMISSION FREE ACTIVITIES

AS SEEN ON

Summer Camps HiWire Jump Pass Giveaways Over $1000 in Camp Giveaways DJ McC Balloon Animals Dance Demos Face Painting Make & Take Crafts Scavenger Hunt And Much More!!

Vendor & Sponsorship opportunties still available contact Jeanette Dempsey at info@midlandskids.com

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