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1. Trying new restaurants
2. Exploring the great outdoors
3. Learning the history
4. Other:

• Cocktails for Cancer at Boku | Tue., Oct. 4 - Fri., Oct. 7 | 4-11:59 p.m. | Boku Kitchen and Saloon, 916 Gervais St., Columbia | Free | 100% of the sales of three new cocktails will be donated in loving memory of Bob McCarthy, Boku’s late business partner. 🍹
• Council Meeting/Zoning Hearing | Tue., Oct. 4 | 4 p.m. | City Hall, 1737 Main St., Columbia | Free | For additional meeting and agenda information visit its website.

• Bingo Night | Wed., Oct. 5 | 7 p.m. | Molto Vino, 2822 Devine St., Columbia | Free | Play and sip at Molto Vino Devine. 🍷
• The Supper Club At Chayz Lounge | Wed., Oct. 5 | 6-9 p.m. | Chayz Lounge, 607 Meeting St., West Columbia | $20.00 | Each week you will experience a symphony of flavors and artistry, lovingly prepared with exceptional flair by Chef Augusta and her talented team. 🎷

• First Thursday on Main | Thu., Oct. 6 | 6-10 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | First Thursday on Main 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Free | Enjoy an evening of live music, great food, and more.
• Friends of the Library Book Sale | Thu., Oct. 6 - Sat., Oct. 8 | 3-7 p.m. | Irmo Branch Library, 6251 St. Andrews Rd., Columbia | Free | Get books for $2 or less. 📚
• Restaurant Week Midlands | Thu., Oct. 6 | Locations around Columbia | Free | Food lovers across the Midlands can begin to prepare their bellies for Columbia’s 11-day foodie event. 🍽

• Deceased Farm Haunted Attraction | Fri., Oct. 7 | 7:30-11:30 p.m. | Clinton Sease Farm, 382 Olde Farm Road, Lexington | $25.00 | Experience a self-guided haunt through six terrifying buildings, three outdoor zones, and creepy corn fields. 🎃
• Midlands Plant & Flower Festival | Fri., Oct. 7 - Sat., Oct. 8 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | SC State Farmers Market, 3483 Charleston Hwy., West Columbia | Free | Shop fall plants and flowers, gardening equipment, décor, and seasonal produce at the State Farmers Market. 💐

• All heating system types should be serviced every fall. An annual appointment will prime units to perform efficiently as the seasons change.
• Schedule a maintenance appointment before the weather changes. This gives technicians enough time to check your system and order parts if anything needs to be replaced. (Yes, we’re still dealing with supply chain issues. The South gets less parts than our Northern neighbors, so the earlier Cool Care can start an order, the better).
• A clean system means clean air. Cool Care techs will change air filters and check vents, which will improve the air quality of your business.
• The service will extend the life of the equipment. Investing a small amount of money annually to maintain your equipment means you won’t have to dish out thousands of dollars to replace your entire system. (However, if you happen to need a new one, Cool Care is offering $300 off new systems now through Wed., Nov. 30.)

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• Reba McEntire is coming to Cola. The country music legend is extending her REBA: LIVE IN CONCERT tour to include 14 more dates, including a stop in the Soda City. See Reba at the Colonial Life Arena on Fri., March 10. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. 🎟

• The Cayce Police Department will host a Night Out Against Crime today. The event will increase awareness of crime prevention + strengthen police-community partnerships. Enjoy free food, games, music, and spend time with Cayce officers from 6-8 p.m. at 2 Lavern Jumper Rd. 🚓

• Plan Ahead for the 21st Annual Midlands Clay Arts Holiday Sale. Shop local for handcrafted holiday gifts that include ceramic artwork, jewelry, and other eclectic pieces happening on Thurs., Dec 1-Sat., Dec. 3 at Stormwater Studios (413 Pendleton St.). Admission + parking will be free. 🏺

• Satchel Ford Elementary is expanding its farm-to-garden program. Locals are helping build new plant beds so students can learn about different crops as they grow them. A grant from Columbia Green covered the costs of soil and seeds and the school’s curriculum may include gardening lessons in the future. 🪴 (WLTX)

• Ivy House Antique Mall (10511 Two Notch Rd., Unit A) is holding a flea market sale this Sat., Oct. 8 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Truckloads of inventory, coffee, food truck vendors, and Fostering Foster Animal Rescue will be on-site. Enjoy an afternoon of shopping, eating, and adopting. 🪑
• Pumpkin spice lattes aren’t the only thing heating up this fall. Shop the hottest local fashion in our online retails store, all while supporting COLAtoday. We’re talking cozy sweatshirts, comfortable caps, and fashionable bags. Snag your favorite COLA gear now.

• The American Red Cross, Publix locations, and Food Lions across the Midlands have decided to donate funds to help those who are recovering from Hurricane Ian. Food lion will match up to $30,000, Publix will donate $1 million, and The American Red Cross is encouraging people to donate on its new donation page. 💰 (WACH Fox)

• A new class series will kick off at Fit Columbia (2121 College St.) beginning Tues., Oct. 11 at 11:30 a.m. Senior Fitness will focus on fall prevention, strengthening balance muscles, improving posture, and reactive agility. It is a donation-based class, so participate for free or leave a donation.

• Heads up: The last day to register for in-person voting for the general election is this Friday. For context, the deadline to register to vote in person + update your address is 30 days before Election Day, which is November 8. Register online. 🗳

• We’re a beverage-loving kind of people (peep our guide to unique wellness drinks), so allow us to level up your libations. Craft cold brew at home with this Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker and open wine with ease with this cordless electric wine opener. Did we mention each is rated over 4.5 stars? 🌟*

• Trinity Partners is hiring a full-time Maintenance Technician II to help maintain mechanical equipment, handle work orders + preventative maintenance, and manage onsite contractors. See details and apply.*

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