Amenities

• River access
• Additional parking
• Restrooms
• ADA-accessible infrastructure

• Stargazing at the Melton Observatory | Monday, Sept. 11 | 9-11 p.m. | Melton Observatory, 1429 Greene St., Columbia | Free | Melton Observatory is open to stargazers, weather permitting.

• Pass The Aux! with Stagbriar | Tuesday, Sept. 12 | 6-8 p.m. | femme x Columbia, 1501 Richland St., Columbia | Free | Pass the Aux! is a monthly listening series curated by SceneSC and Cola Love to support the local music and arts community.

• Read to a Dog | Wednesday, Sept. 13 | 4-5 p.m. | Richland Library North Main, 5306 North Main St., Columbia | Free | Join Susanne and her certified dog to practice reading with a furry friend.
• 1 Million Cups | Wednesday, Sept. 13 | Times vary | Richland Library Main, 1431 Assembly St., Columbia | Free | Join this event for local entrepreneurs to meet and present their startups to the thriving peer network of founders in Columbia.

• Columbia’s Greek Festival | Thursday, Sept. 14-Sunday, Sept. 17 | Times vary | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1900 Main St., Columbia | Price of purchase | Enjoy the music, atmosphere, food, drinks, and learn a little about Greece.
• Mt. Joy | Thursday, Sept. 14 | 8 p.m. | The Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor St., Columbia | $35-$45.50 | Groove to Mt. Joy — a five-piece indie rock band based in Los Angeles with roots in Philadelphia.

• PARK(ing) Day | Friday, Sept. 15 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m | Downtown Columbia | Free | PARK(ing) Day is an annual open-source global event where citizens, artists, and activists collaborate to temporarily transform metered parking spaces into PARK(ing) spaces - temporary public spaces.
• Steel Hands Oktoberfest | Friday, Sept. 15 | 12-10 p.m. | Steel Hands Brewing, 2350 Foreman St., Cayce | Free | Celebrate Oktoberfest with authentic German music, contests and a delicious menu of Oktoberfest-themed delights + our Festbier.

• 2023 Midlands Fall Arts & Crafts Market Extravaganza | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | South Carolina State Farmers Market, 3483 Charleston Hwy., West Columbia | Over 170 Crafters and Vendors from all over the Midlands will be showcasing their talents and creations.

• Yale Smart Locks
• 8’ stained wood entry doors
• Slate appliances
• Custom built-in desks
• Expansive balconies perfect for enjoying city, river, and sunset views

• Resort-style saltwater pool
• Private storage and garage parking
• Rooftop terrace with dynamic skyline views
• Fitness center with a yoga and weight room
• A picturesque plaza featuring the Brookland mural
• West steps (think: amphitheater seating with views of the city)
• And more

• The Finlay Park revitalization groundbreaking ceremony will take place on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. The $21,320,000 project will enhance the park with a renovated central pond, new structures, amenities, safety measures, and more. Park at the Taylor Street entrance + Assembly Street City Garage. (Cola Daily)

• Construction work at the Scout Motors electric vehicle assembly plant has paused as they await a federal environmental permit. The $2 billion factory will impact wetlands and streams, with plans for six initial buildings. Environmental groups and agencies raise concerns. The first vehicles are set to roll off the assembly line by the end of 2026. (The Post and Courier)

• Strange Times Vintage, a new secondhand clothing store, opened in August near USC’s campus on Pendleton Street. It’s the owners’ first brick-and-mortar shop, offering a wide range of vintage clothing and items. The store is open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• The Main Street District is hiring a Part-Time Administrative Assistant. The role involves administrative tasks, database management, and office support. It pays $16 - $18 per hour and requires about 25 hours per week. Interested candidates can read through the job description.

• The four baby rockhopper penguins at Riverbanks Zoo are back on exhibit + have names — Jane B., Quartz, Fig, and Phae. You can spot them easily as they lack yellow feathers on their heads. Visit the Birdhouse at Riverbanks to see them.

• Join the 2023 SC Gingerbread House Competition at NoMa Warehouse, happening from Nov. 30 to Dec 2. Teams can apply for free but chosen participants pay a $100 fee, donated to Rapid Shelter Columbia. Various team categories accepted. See the rules and apply.

• Get ready to rock out in the River District. The City of West Columbia is hosting the inaugural Meeting Street Music Fest on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 4-8 p.m. This free festival features a lineup of incredible artists on multiple stages, cold drinks, yummy bites, and more.*

• Prepare for cooler temperatures with fall HVAC maintenance — and don’t leave out your plumbing system and hot water heater (they also need to be checked annually). Enter: Cool Care Heating, Air, Plumbing & Refrigeration‘s preventive plans for HVAC and plumbing.*

• Personal foul, 15-yard penalty on the play. On Friday we shared in error that there were two new video boards in Williams-Brice Stadium. This was not part of the upgrades, but the stadium has undergone extensive video board updates over the past few years.