I couldn’t believe my eyes this morning when I checked thestate.com and saw the article and video on the Riverbanks Zoo Compoosting project!  Such a perfect follow-up to my last gardening post.  Love it!

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Don’t miss the opening of the Nickelodeon’s 2010 Family Film Series. We start the festivities on Saturday, April 10th at 9:30am at 1607 Main Street. Lunch Money is playing the kick-off event, and we will be filming Lunch Money music videos during the event. You do not want to miss this! (Note: This event is taking place at the Fox Theatre, which is the future home of the Nickelodeon Theatre. The Fox is located on Main Street near the Columbia Museum of Art.)

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www.flickr.com columbi-yeah’s Columbi-Yeah! January 2010 photoset

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11 days and counting!  Lots going on in preparation for Halloween.  I am only listing things that are for all ages and that do not require any sort of registration.  Here are some options (sorry about the spacing issues):

Saturday, October 24

• Wallace & Gromit’s The Curse of the Were-Rabbit.  Nickelodeon Theatre. 10:00 am
• Tricks & Treats!  Games, crafts, balloon art, face painting, and more!  Wear a costume to get $1 off admission!  SC State Museum.  10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Monday, October 26

• Boo at the Zoo!  Riverbanks Zoo.  6:00 - 9:00 pm

Tuesday, October 27

• Boo at the Zoo!  Riverbanks Zoo.  6:00 - 9:00 pm

Wednesday, October 28

• Puppets with bite: Spooky puppet show at RCPL, Main Library, Children’s Room.  4:00 pm
• HalloWonka!  Tricks, treats, games, crafts!  Edventure Children’s Museum. 5:30-8:00 pm.
• Boo at the Zoo!  Riverbanks Zoo.  6:00 - 9:00 pm

Thursday, October 29

• HalloWonka!  Tricks, treats, games, crafts!  Edventure Children’s Museum.  5:30-8:00 pm.
• Boo at the Zoo!  Riverbanks Zoo.  6:00 - 9:00 pm

Friday, October 30

• HalloWonka!  Tricks, treats, games, crafts!  Edventure Children’s Museum.  5:30-8:00 pm.
• Boo at the Zoo!  Riverbanks Zoo.  6:00 - 9:00 pm

Saturday, October 31

• Tricks & Treats!  Games, crafts, balloon art, face painting, and more!  Wear a costume to get $1 off admission!  SC State Museum.  10:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Stories, crafts, costumes encouraged!  RCPL, Eastover branch.  10:30 am
• Ghost stories and ghastly crafts to celebrate the season.  Costumes encouraged!  RCPL, Southeast Regional branch.  11:00 am
• Halloween in Five Points.  Trick or treating, pumpkin carving contest, costume contest, live music, magicians, and more!  3:00 - 10:00 pm

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On Saturday, October 17, you have a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of families living in South Carolina.  A group of women (Women for a Fresh Start for All) here in Columbia have organized a diaper drive from 9-Noon at Heathwood Park.  Bring some diapers and wipes to donate to Harvest Hope.  The items collected will be distributed to families in need. Bonus: Your kids can play in the park while you make your donation and meet new people!

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I really can’t even believe how much is already happening in October!  This Saturday is the Congraee Swampfest.  I had never even heard of this event until today!  It sounds interesting, and I always love a reason to go to the Congaree National Park!  We are so lucky to have a National Park within driving distance.  You really should check it out if you have never been.  So far, we have only taken walks on the boardwalks with the kids, but I would really love to do one of those owl walks or take a hike on one of the trails.  Check out the info on Congaree Swampfest!

Then, on Sunday, you can continue to enjoy the great outdoors when you head out to Saluda Shoals Park for unearth!

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The 2nd annual unearth art celebration runs October 1-4 at Saluda Shoals Park.  unearth is a celebration of naturally inspired art.  Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in art, nature, and the creative process. Their are multiple activities planned over the 4 days, but definitely check out the Sunday event that begins at 1:00 pm:

• A Nature-Inspired Celebration of Art. Experience the creative process as artists share their talents in a natural setting. The afternoon features painters, sculptors, poets, dancers, and musicians creating and performing along the Park’s trails. Unearth concludes with a concert by the Lake Murray Symphony.  Please remember to bring blankets and chairs!  $5 parking fee.

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I just saw Go, Dog, Go! at the Columbia Children’s Theatre over the weekend.  As usual, it was a wonderful performance, captivating both of my children (ages 2.5 and 5 yrs).  The Theatre’s new space at Midtown at Forest Acres is fabulous, making it even more convenient for in-towners.  No more excuses!  Make plans to see their next show, Frosty, which begins November 27.  It will be a great way to kick off the holiday season!

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Tomorrow marks the return of the Main Street Marketplace, which will take place in the plaza in front of the Columbia Museum of Art (corner of Main and Hampton Streets).  The Main Street Marketplace is an open-air market featuring fresh produce, baked goods, specialty gifts, art, photography, handmade crafts, and much more every Friday (September 4 through October 30) from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.  Free!

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Don’t miss Charleston Harbor Fest this weekend!  I used to spend summers on Nantucket Island (thanks McGowan Family!!!!), and let me tell you, it was totally awesome.  In addition to just being in a cool place and working for the coolest family ever, I got to know a lot more about coastal living, harbor festivals, sailing, and such.  When I saw the headline, Tall ships descend on Charleston for Harbor Fest, my very first thought was that my kids have to see the ships.  Real pirate ships (or at least ships like the ones that real pirates used).  Check out Old Charles Town and Pirate Village during Charleston Harbor Fest 2009 starting Friday and running through Sunday, including a Children’s Pirate Parade all three mornings at 11am.  Children are encouraged to dress the part.   Get your eye patches out, pack some snacks, and take a road trip to Charleston this weekend!  For other ideas of things to do in Charleston, see my previous Charleston recap post.

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