Columbia hurling club playing in a tournament. | Photo provided by Columbia Hurling Club
There are many ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but have you heard about hurling? No, not that kind of hurling. We’re talking about the Irish sport.
What is hurling?
This ancient Gaelic game is the national sport of Ireland and looks a bit like field hockey played with a baseball.
Players use a wooden stick to pass and score points by shooting through the opponent’s goalpost. Players use the stick (called a hurl or hurley) to hit and balance the ball (called a sliotar).
Whether you want to hurl yourself onto the field or be a spectator, the Columbia Hurling Club,with 157 members, has you covered. Follow the club’s Instagram and reach out with interest in playing. Scope out the competition, as well as other Gaelic sports, with the USGAA’s interactive map.
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DYK — Charleston also has a 10-year-old hurling club? Students + collegiate sports fans should also check out The Citadel Hurling Club, the first collegiate hurling club in SC.
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Books & Brackets Basketball Challenge | United Way of the Midlands, Columbia | $10.00 | Play for good — enter Books & Brackets to support readers in Pre-K through 3rd grade through the Midlands Reading Consortium and the A’ja Wilson Foundation.*
Tuesday, March 14
Sip and Plant Workshop! | Tuesday, Mar. 14 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Gardener’s Outpost, 1211 Franklin St, Columbia | $45 | This class includes a 14-inch deco planter, several annual plants, and all the soil or fertilizer needed.
Oyster Series | Tuesday, Mar. 14 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Smoked, 1643 Main St., Columbia | Attend this exclusive event featuring oyster farms from the East and West Coasts, including specialty chargrilled oysters with drink pairings provided.
Wednesday, March 15
DesignHER Women’s Panel | Wednesday, Mar. 15 | 4-8 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St, Columbia | $10-$20 | Enjoy this Women’s History Month event spotlighting several female designers within the Midlands community.
Thursday, March 16
Members Bring a Friend Day! | Thursday, Mar. 16 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St, Columbia | Free | Members are invited to bring a friend in to enjoy the museum with free admission.
Yappy Hour Anniversary Celebration | Thursday, Mar. 16 | 5-8 p.m. | Modern Companion, 508B Lexington Ave, Chapin | Free | Celebrate Modern Companion’s second anniversary with photo ops, polaroids, drinks, and your pet will get to leave their nose print on a board mural.
We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
These 3 equestrian events are sure to stirrup excitement 🏇
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The spring season brings a whole triad of the city’s most anticipated equestrian events that you won’t want to miss. | Photo provided by Visit Aiken
There’s a lot of horsing around happening in Aiken. The Aiken Triple Crown consists of three equestrian events on consecutive weekends, bringing in visitors from far and wide.
Make plans to attend one or all of the events, including:
The Aiken Trials | Saturday, March 18 | 10 a.m. | $20-25 | This fun family event features six races on the program with five races for two-year-olds and maidens (horses that may have started in a race, but have never won), and one race for older horses, plus pony races.
Aiken Spring Steeplechase | Saturday, March 25 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m.| $42+ | Aiken’s largest sporting event is back — this time, it’s hosted within the organization’s beautiful new event venue (2020 Richland Ave. East)
Pacers & Polo | Saturday, April 1 | 10:30 a.m. | Children 7-12: $5 (kids 6 and younger are free); Adults: $10; General admission parking: $10 per vehicle; See website for details on VIP Hospitality Tent and Rail Side Spot tickets | This event features an opening ceremony, six 7-minute chukkers, a 20-minute intermission, and an awards ceremony.*
Sweet GG’s Bakery relocated to Five Points and officially opened last week. It is now located beside Bluetile Skateboards where Local Buzzused to be. The new bakery serves custom-designed sweets and offers vegan options. 🍪 (The Post and Courier)
Drink
Last month, we posted on our social media about Bojangles’ new Hard Sweet Tea, made in collaboration with Appalachian Mountain Brewery. The tea is being released across the Carolinas today. Find the new drink at retailers like Lowes Foods, Circle K, QT, Sheetz, Spinx, Harris Teeter, Ingles, Walmart, and Food Lion. (The State)
Community
Soiree on State will return to Cayce on Saturday, March 25. From 2-8 p.m., enjoy local artists, 40+ vendors, food trucks, a free kid’s area, a variety of live music, and more. See the band lineuphere. 🎉
Try This
Speaking of March 25, that’s the same day that the SC State Museum is releasing The 521 All-Stars: A Championship Story of Baseball and Community. The new exhibition will feature a photography display telling the story of a Black baseball team from Rembert, SC. ⚾
DYK
Fun local fact: Columbia abrite la plus grande bouche d’incendie du monde. Find the translation of this fun fact in The Wrap at the bottom of our newsletter.*
Seasonal
To welcome the new season, our online store (Six & Main) is running a Spring Forward Contest. The winner + two friends will receive a prize from one of our coffee or tea brand partners. The contest is running now through Friday, March 24. Learn more on Instagram. 🌸
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When air conditioners, heat pumps and hot water heaters aren’t properly maintained, they become less efficient and have a shorter lifespan. | Photo provided by Cool Care Heating, Air, Plumbing & Refrigeration
Regular maintenance is essential for the well-being of any HVAC system (read: it’s the best way to avoid breakdowns and high repair costs).
Key benefits include:
Prevents unexpected breakdowns
Increased equipment efficiency
Better indoor air quality
Lower utility usage + costs
Extends the life of equipment
Cool Care offers affordable preventive maintenance plans for residential and commercial properties. Call (803) 772-7715 to schedule your spring maintenance (and stay “Famously Cool,” COLA).*
DYK, translated: Columbia is home to the world’s largest fire hydrant (yep, it’s still in Cola). Brush up on your French with a subscription to Babbel (currently 60% off exclusively for COLAtoday readers).*
Today’s issue was written by Sam.
Editor’s pick: Happy daylight savings, Cola.I know it can be difficult to spring forward and “lose” an hour of sleep, but man — I can’t wait to hang out with the sun a little longer. Just think of all stuff you can do with an extra hour of fun in Cola. I’m going to spend my extra hour of sunlight walking at the West Columbia riverwalk today and be giddy when it feels like 7 p.m. but my phone reads 6 p.m.
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