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Inside you will find all kinds of fantastic local businesses providing the products and services that your family needs and wants. Moms, dads and grandparents too, all over the country turn to the Kids’ Directory each and every month. As the owners and publishers of the Midlands Kids’ Directory, we want to welcome you to the Kids’ Directory and let you know about some of the other parts of the Kids’ Directory that you may not be familiar with. We have a fabulous website (midlandskids.com) that you can easily and quickly find your favorite local businesses. There is a profile for ever advertiser as well as their contact information and most recent advertisement. Visit our Facebook page for updates about local events around town.

We distribute 7,500 copies of the Kids’ Directory each and every month to over 250 locations in Columbia, Hopkins, West Columbia, Cayce, Lexington, Gilbert, Irmo and Ballentine areas. You’ll find us in places you visit the most! Tell your friends to pick up a copy of the Kids’ Directory or better still pick up an extra copy and share.

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Next Ad Deadline: March 10th Kids’ DirectoryTM ©2016. All information in this Directory is copyrighted, including text, layout and logos. The content of this Directory may not be copied or distributed, in whole or in part, without express written consent from the publisher.

The publisher reserves the right to decline any advertisement or listing for any reason. While every effort is made to avoid typographical errors, we are not responsible for errors or omissions. We cannot warranty the accuracy of information supplied by advertisers or the actions of advertisers. Kids’ DirectoryTM is a trademark of Hidden Values, Inc. We are expanding our network of Directories. If you are interested in how to have your own Directory in your area, please call 1.800.960.6788.

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For Advertising Rates & Information: (803) 381-7733 midlands@kidsdirectory.com P.O. Box 291624, Columbia, SC 29229 Midlands Kids’ Directory Coverage & Distribution: the directory is a monthly publication distributing 7,500 copies to 250+ locations thoughout the Midlands.

Unless otherwise noted, all photographs, artwork and ad designs printed in the Midlands Kids’ Directory are the sole property of the publisher and may not be duplicated or reprinted without the publisher’s express written permission. Midlands Kids’s Directory and its publisher are not responsible for typographical errors, the accuracy of the information provided or the actions of the advertisers. Readers should verify advertised information with advertisers. The Midlands Kids’ Directory reserves the right to refuse any advertising for any reason.

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March Calendar of 61st Annual Art Auction

March 2, 2016, 6-9pm, Free McMaster Gallery, 1615 Senate St, Columbia, SC Original artworks of a variety of mediums including: sculpture, printmaking, photography, paintings and ceramics made by faculty, students and alumni of the University of South Carolina’s School of Visual Art and Design. Proceeds divided between artists and the university’s art scholarship and gallery fund.

Art Day

March 5, 2016, 10am - 4pm, $8.95; military and seniors; $7.95; 3-12 years $6.95; NB- 2 free South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervaise St South Carolina art and artists will be featured with an exceptional day of activities for everyone during Art Day. Enjoy hands-on art activities, demonstrations by artists and guided behindthe-scenes tours of the museum.

Lexington Community Health & Safety Fair

March 5, 2016, 9am-1pm, Free Rosenwald Community, 420 Hendix Street, Lexington 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.

Run Hard Columbia Kids 2K

March 5, 20116, 8am, $15-30 Near the SC State House at 1100 Gervais St Columbia, SC The Run Hard Kids 2K is a shorter race designed for kids, age 5 and up. Kids will enjoy all the experience of a marathon race event, but only run a 2K. NEW: This is a timed event with official awards!

Note: We have changed the format from a Kids Marathon to a 2K so that more kids can participate.

The Kids Marathon is still an option, but is not required. All runners receive a technical race shirt and all finishers receive a medal and finish line refreshments.

2nd Annual Bump, Baby & Kidz Expo

March 12, 2016, 11am - 3pm, Free Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center, 306 Flora Drive, Columbia The 2nd Annul Bump, Baby & Kidz Expo will provide expectant parents, new parents and their support people with resource information that will help them prepare for pregnancy, first-time parenthood and beyond! Educational information will focus on breastfeeding,safety, child care, preschools, health & wellness and much more!

Patter Pets & Pony Showz

March 13, 2016, 1-5pm, Free Historic Columbia Speedway, 2001 Charleston Hwy, Cayce 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.

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ar of Events St. Patty’s in Five Points

March 19, 2016, Gates open at 9:am - 7:pm Pre-sale tickets are $15.

Tickets are $20 at the gate.

Five Points Continually growing and improving, the 2016 festival will include a 10K / 5K / Family Fun 1-Miler, fun-filled parade, expanded family entertainment, enhanced food and craft offerings, a silent disco, a kid-approved Childrens’ Carnival as well as four stages on live music hosting over 15 musical acts.

EdVenture Spring Carnival March 26, 2016, 9am - 5pm, $11.50 (free for members) EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 SGervais St, Columbia Hop down the bunny trail for an eggstra-special day. Snap a pictue with the Easter Bunny, participate in a big Easter egg hunt and try your luck at special carnival games.

Let’s Move Columbia Easter Eggstravaganza March 26, 2016, 11am - 2pm Charles R. Drew Wellness Center, 2101 Waker Solomon Way, Columbia Enjoy interactive games, an Easter bunny costume contest, cooking demonstrations, edible garden workshops, face painting, exhibitors, refreshments and more.

Harbison State Forest Annual Easter Egg Hunt March 26, 2016, 7am, $5 parking fee Harbison State Forest, 5600 Broad River Road, Columbia Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt through Harbison State Forest. Every egg has a prize! The Easter eggs will be placed along the trail containing coupons, freebies, and of course, candy. You must bring your eggs back to the store to open them. An employee at checkout must open your eggs or they’ll be voided.All eggs have to be used on March 26! The Easter Egg Hunt is FREE, but parking is $5 for those without a parking permit. Please park in the parking lot at the entrance of the forest.

Please sign a waiver when you check in at the Forest. If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to call us at (803) 407-1223.

Lexington County Public Library Main Branch 5440 Augusta Rd, Lexington Take advantage of all the library has to offer this summer! Check out their events calendar at www.lex. lib.sc.us so you don’t miss out on the fun. Kids, be sure to sign up for the library’s Summer Reading program! Go to your nearest branch to register and get your reading log.

FIND YOUR FAMILY FUN AT THESE LOCAL EVENTS!

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Inspiring and transforming youth since 1931 AN ACCREDITED CO -ED CAMP FOR AGES 7–17

Our campers are boys and girls ages 7–17. They come for 4, 9 or 13-day sessions to swim, climb, hike, tie-dye a shirt, ride a mountain bike, paddle a canoe and, most of all, to enjoy God’s creation away from the digital distractions of everyday life.

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KidsfreeEat or cheap

Restaurant prices and promotions are subject to change at any time.

Midlands Kids’ Directory® does not guarantee these prices, please check with the restaurant before planning to eat there to ensure specials are still valid. If a listed special is no longer valid please email us. - THANK YOU! EVERY DAY Golden Corral Forest Drive, Columbia, Kids 3 and under eat free with adult meal purchase all day.

Ryan’s, 5579 Sunset Blvd, Lexington, 803-996-1442, Kids 2 and under eat free; Kids 2-3 eat for $1.99; Kids 4-7 eat for $3.99 and kids 8-11 eat for $5.49 every day.

Shoney’s - Garners Ferry Rd., Columbia, Kids 4 and under eat free at the buffet with the purchase of an adult meal.

Tio’s Mexican Cafe - Sumter Street, Columbia, 1 free kids meal with adult meal purchase. 4pm - 9pm for kids 12 and under.

SUNDAY: Kovachi’s, 309 S Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29072, (803) 3561366, Kids Eat Free after 5pm Sunday. 12 & under. Drink not included.

McAlister’sDeliSparkleberry Lane, Columbia, 2 kids eat free after 5 pm per adult purchase.

MONDAY: Chick-fil-A, 10136 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29229, 803-865-9890, Monday Specials: 1 free 4pack kid’s meal with purchase of adult combo. 5pm-8pm Chick-fil-A, 7201 Two Notch Road Street, Columbia, SC 29223, 803-788-6732, Monday Specials: 1 free 4-pack kids meal with purchase of adult combo. 5pm-9pm

TUESDAY: Applebee’s, 2344 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, 803-731-2853, Tuesday Specials: .99 cent kids meals with purchase of adult entree. 5pm-9pm Applebee’s, 2815 Augusta Road, West Columbia, SC 29170, 803-926-1759, Tuesday Specials: 2 kids meals for .99 cent each with purchase of adult entree. 4pm-close.

Applebee’s, 605 Columbia Ave, Lexington, 803-3566889, Kids Eat for $0.99 (except steak) on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entree. (Two kids meals per adult entree) 4pm-12am

Find additional specials on our website at midlandskids.com/kids-eat-free.

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Applebee’s, 4505 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205, 803-787-4687, Tuesday Specials: 2 kids meals for .99 cent each with the purchase of an adult entree. 4pm-close Applebee’s, 245 O’Neil Court, Columbia, SC 29223, 803-736-6104, Tuesday Specials: 1 kids meal for .99 cent with purchase of adult entree. 4pm-9pm.

Applebee’s, 10102 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223, 803-419-2235, Tuesday Specials: 2 kids meals for .99 cent each with purchase of adult entree. 4pm12am.

Chick-fil-A, 2600 Decker Blvd., Columbia, SC 29206, 803-736-9421, Tuesday Specials: 1 free 4 pack kid’s meal per adult combo. 5pm-7pm.

WEDNESDAY: Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina, 135-H Sunset Blvd, Lexington, 803-9577482, Kids Eat for $1.00 after 5pm on Tuesday-Sunday when wearing a sports uniform.

Zaxby’s, 5400 Sunset Blvd,

Lexington, 803356-2901, 1042 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo, 803-732-0011, Kids Eat Free on Wednesday’s from 5pm-9pm with the purchase of an adult meal. Dine in Only in Irmo.

THURSDAY: Earth Fare, 3312 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205, 843-799-0048, Thursday Specials: Kids eat free 4-8 pm (with adult meal purchase valued at $5.00 or more after 4pm) Ryan’s, 5579 Sunset Blvd, Lexington, 803-9961442, Kids 2 and under eat free; Kids 2-3 eat for $1.99; Thursday Night from 5pm-8pm is Kid’s Night – Kids 11 & Under eat for $0.99.

Fusion Bowl, 5166 Sunset Blvd, Suite E, Lexington, 803-9961333, Kids Eat for $0.99 on Saturdays with an adult entree purchase. No additional coupons or specials can be applied when getting a free kids meal Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina, 135-H Sunset Blvd, Lexington, 803-957-7482, Kids Eat for $1.00 after 5pm on Tuesday-Sunday when wearing a sports uniform.

FRIDAY: Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina, 135-H Sunset Blvd, Lexington, 803-9577482, Kids Eat for $1.00 after 5pm on TuesdaySunday when wearing a sports uniform.

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SATURDAY: Denny’s Restaurant, 342 Harbison Blvd, Irmo, 803-781-7422, Kids Eat Free Sat from 4pm – 10pm. Kids 10 and under. Up to 2 free kid’s entrees from Kid’s Menu per one regularly priced Adult Entree purchase. Ask server for details.

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Asheland Studios, Inc. full day and half day

fine arts summer camp fine arts education for K-5th | painting | sculpting | drawing | printmaking

asheland.com | 803.738.2770 ashelandstudios

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12, 2016 11am -3 pm Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Ctr 306 Flora Drive, Columbia, SC 29223

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Art Smart Academy 1021 Kinely Road, Irmo artsmartacademy.com 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!

Asheland Studios NE Columbia near Village at Sandhills asheland.com | facebook.com/ashelandstudios | 803-738-2770 Two weeks of summer art camps in NE Columbia: July 11-15’s theme is “FOOD FIGHT!” where all the fun projects will be with and about food (allergies will be taken into account). July 25-29’s theme is “HEAD TO TOE” and it’s all art about YOU! Each week includes painting, sculpting, printmaking and more. All day (8:30-4:30) and half day (9-1) options available. Rising 1st-6th graders.

Ask about our Art After School program at six schools in Richland 2.

Camp Gesher 306 Flora Dr, Columbia jcccolumbia.org Camp Gesher (Bridge in Hebrew) is committed to providing a safe, vibrant and enriching day camp experience. This happens through careful hiring, nnovative programming, and a focus on positive values and character education in a Jewish setting. We strive for our campers to learn new skills, accomplish realistic goals and return home each day happy, satisfied and looking forward to camp the next morning!

Camp Kanuga P.O. Box 250 Hendersonville, NC 28793-0250 kanuga.org/ Camp Kanuga is a traditional summer camp affiliated with The Episcopal Church and located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Established in 1931, Camp Kanuga is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), the industry leader in setting standards for camp program quality and youth development education. As one of the nation’s longest-running ACA accredited programs, we are committed to promoting growth and fun in a safe, nurturing environment.

Camp MATES 1505 Blanding Street, Columbia http://campmates.weebly.com/ Camp M.A.T.E.S. (Merging Activities to Enhance Social Skills) is a theory-driven summer camp for children with social skills deficits (including but not limited to Asperger’s, high-functioning autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities). Camp incorporates physical activity, nutrition, social skills, and academic supports using a variety of theory driven practices.

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Camp Tekoa PO Box 160, Hendersonville, NC 28793-0160 camptekoa.org/ Camp Tekoa is a summer camp and conference center located in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina, near Hendersonville. Tekoa is owned and operated by the Western NC Conference of the United Methodist Church. Tekoa offers a wide variety of summer resident and day camps for boys and girls. These include elementary day camp, and resident camps for elementary, middle school and high school students. Tekoa also offers Adventure camps for middle and high school students.

Hammond Schools Summer Program 854 Galway Lane, Columbia hammondschools.org Hammond is committed to offering enjoyable and enriching summer programs in a physically safe, emotionally supportive and fun-filled environment. Programs are highly individualized and provide something of interest for every age and grade -- from three years-old through adult. With over 150 summer programs -- some new and others, old favorites. Our broad array of programs is designed to provide opportunities to develop talents, acquire new skills. Whether you are a Hammond family or simply interested in spending some time with us, Hammond invites you to join them for an exceptional summer experience.

Need-A-Lift Transportation Services, LLC P.O. Box 2054, Columbia needaliftsc.com 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.

Provost Academy South Carolina 200 Arbor Lake Drive, Ste 301, Columbia, SC 29223 http://sc.provostacademy.com/ Provost Academy is an online, public charter school, tuition-free for South Carolina high school students. Imagine taking all the high school classes you want - on your own schedule at your own pace!

Students who enroll in Provost Academy have that flexibility and more. At Provost you can earn a state-accredited, high school diploma while having the freedom to blend your academics with your family, work, health or extracurricular activities. Plus there is the support of great teachers and advisors who are not only SC state certified, but are focused on your personal success.

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