COLUMBIA AFTER DARK NEWSLETTER
October 29, 2008
News, activities, events, trips, and more for singles in the Columbia, South Carolina, metro area
Skim through to find the events you are interested in, or read the entire newsletter. Feel free to forward this e-newsletter to your friends who would like to hear about singles events in the area, and send us information about your group’s events for singles - articles must be received by 6pm on Wednesdays for that week’s edition. New organizations please submit articles earlier for review.
In this newsletter:
1. Columbia After Dark 2008
2. Dances, Concerts, and other Events for Singles
3. Seminars, Classes, Trips, and more
4. CAD Staff and Contact Information
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1. What’s Happening at Columbia After Dark
Monday Night Programs
Monday Nights at 7-8:30pm, with the best Christian music in the midlands and speakers who address topics of interest to singles, along with special game nights, workshops, and plenty of other reasons to share Monday nights with your friends at CAD!
Some of the programming being planned for Monday nights:
Here’s what we are planning and booking for you on Monday nights through the end of 2008:
11/03 – Music by Powerhouse Rock, and Speaker Jim Taylor from Andrews House Ministries. Pizza Buffet.
11/10 – Solid Ground, and Chaplain Josh from Ft Jackson
11/17 - Comedy Night with Cherie Nettles
11/24 – Christian Rock by Mercy’s Craft. Speaker: Tim Hanley - “Celebrating the Presence”; this will lead us into the holidays
12/01 - Christmas Comedy night with Kristy Byers
12/08 - Christmas program with Christmas caroling
12/15 – Christmas Jazz with Bob Michalski, and singles speaker Tara Freeman
We are meeting in the larger party room at the back of Carolina Wings, West Columbia – next to the BiLo on Hwy 1, near I-26.
Saturday Night SINGLES DANCES
The best alternative to the bar scene in the Columbia SC metro area.
Singles Dances are the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month, 7-11pm,
at "The Barn" $7 cover charge (only SEVEN dollars!), includes
refreshments. Line Dances, Rock, Country, Shag, Group, and
Couples dances. Come as you are (casual dress) for a great time with
great music and the best dance floor in town. Bring your friends
and your neighbors for a great time, the dances are smoke-free and
alcohol-free. The Saturday Night Singles Dances are hosted by our
favorite DJ, Kyle. For more info: Cindy Mercer 269-1972 or Debbie
Sellers 309-0059. More info is also below in section 2.
The Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center (aka “The Barn”) is at 680 Cherokee Lane. See directions at end of newsletter
CAD’s Friday Night Restaurant and Movie Nights Contact: Debbie Sellers or Robert Escue
Nov 7 - Meet us for Dinner at The Original Pancake House, 4840 Forest Drive, 6pm
Nov 21 - Meet us at the Movies at Regal Columbiana Grande Stadium (off Harbison on Bower Parkway) at 6:45pm
Dec 12 - Meet us for Dinner at Red Robin at Village of Sandhills (off Clemson Rd in NE Cola) at 6pm
Dec 26 - Meet us at the Movies at Carmike Wynnsong Theater off Forest Drive at 6:45pm
Jan 9 - Meet us for Dinner at Olive Garden on Harbison Blvd at 6pm
(After the movies we usually go eat, the restaurant will be determined at that time)
Weekend Explorers Contact: Robert Escue 695-0544 or 348-6588,
Around-Town and Out-of-Town Trips, and more!
Dec 13 2:30pm "This Man Called Jesus" Christian Drama - Meet at Harbor Inn on Two Notch Road to eat lunch at 11am, leave the restaurant at 12:30 and head to Lake Murray Baptist Church or you can meet at Carolina Wings at 1pm in West Columbia and carpool to the church. See additional details in Section #2 below
Weekend Explorers’ activities are organized and hosted by Robert Escue.
CAD Service Projects Contact: Debbie Sellers 309-0059
Oct & Nov SERVICE PROJECTS:
*SOCKS FOR THE HOMELESS We have 25 pairs, we need more socks, bring them to any CAD event! We are collecting new socks for the homeless. Size 10-13 works best and fits everyone. These new socks will be given to the homeless to keep their feet warm during the cold months. Look in your sock drawer and see how many socks you have, then think of our homeless. Let’s share some warmth for those in need!
*OPERATION PLASTIC BAG Let me explain - Healing Properties, Inc, a local non profit that I work for is collecting clothing and household items. I always say that most of our clients come to us with nothing but clothing in trash bags; so Maryann had a great idea. She is going to purchase the heavy duty trash bags, give them out, this will not cost you a thing, only time to do the collecting and sorting. All you have to do is to take your trash bag home and fill it with clothes and things that you aren't using and would like to donate to those in need and get a tax receipt. Yes, this is also where you can give those used socks for the homeless. Healing Properties is in need of clothing, household items to include kitchen stuff - (pots, pans, silverware, cups, glasses, plates, bowls, toaster, microwave) (bathroom towels and wash cloths), (furniture - beds, dressers, couch, chair, kitchen tables with chairs) (bedding - sheets for single, double and queen size beds, blankets, comforters, etc..) Yes, used items and mismatched items are okay, we are most grateful for anything you can donate, if you have more than you can bring to a CAD event, please call or email me and I can meet you. Thanks! Debbie Sellers, 309-0059
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Check for updates on our FaceBook page http://www.FaceBook.com and
MySpace page http://www.myspace.com/columbiaafterdark
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2. Concerts, Events, and other Activities of Interest
There’s never an excuse to be sitting at home when you’d rather be enjoying time with some really nice people who would love for you to join them! There’s always a group from CAD going somewhere, and you are always welcome to join in the fun!
Oct 31 – Friday Night Trip to the Corn Maze
Meet at 6:30 at Piggly Wiggly parking lot (760 Highway 378
W, Lexington, SC 29072)
You must contact CHRIS WEHLING 803-463-6757 if you want to
participate HALLOWEEN NIGHT!!
Admissions: Adults (ages 13+) : $8 Youth (ages 4 - 12) : $8. This
is a kid-friendly event
If you've never been to one, you need to know a few minor details:
1) DRESS WARM!!! (including mittens/gloves, scarf, hat and coat)
2) BRING A FLASHLIGHT (if you plan to see where you're going)
3) BRING HAND SANITIZER (they have port-o-johns, but the ice cold
water you wash your hands in...BRRRR!!)
4) BRING EXTRA MONEY -- just in case we go out for some MUCH NEEDED
hot chocolate afterwards at Applebees.
5) WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES to walk in-- and walk in-- and walk in
(the corn field is HUGE!)
6) STAY WITH YOUR GROUP -- it's a maze! Let's face it, one wrong
turn and you've lost your group! Ask Candy--it's not fun to be
separated!
7) GET READY TO HAVE SOME FUN!!
Nov 1 – Singles Dance:
plan now to attend the
Saturday Night Singles Dance
November 1, 2008, 7-11pm
Alumni Reunion/Celebration
(covered dish dinner and dance)
a great alternative to the bar scene with no smoking and no alcohol
hosted at "The Barn" by our favorite DJ Kyle, $7 cover charge
MEET US AT THE BARN AT 7:00 WITH YOUR COVERED DISH and PLAN TO EAT AT 7:30. Bring your favorite covered dish item, meats ( fried chicken, roast chicken, stew, spaghetti, etc..), veggies (green beans, corn, carrots, etc), starches (mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, potato salad, etc.) desserts (cakes, pies, cupcakes, cookies), if you don't cook, don't worry, run by your favorite restaurant and pick up a bucket of fried chicken or some bbq, or run by your local grocery store and pick up some roast chicken, salads, meat tray with rolls.
Nov 3 – CAD’s Monday Music Mingle and Message 7-8:30pm
Speaker: Jim Taylor from Andrews House Ministries
Band: Powerhouse Rock
Buffet: Pizza (watch for details later in the week on our FaceBook and MySpace pages)
We are meeting in the party room at the back of Carolina Wings, West Columbia – next to the BiLo on Hwy 1, near I-26.
Nov 6 – Thursday Comedy Night
Comedy Night: Nov. 6th!! 7:30pm - 9:00pm. New Comedy Night starting up at Garden Bistro in the Vista. Garden Bistro is across from Mellow Mushroom and behind the Art Bar at 1211 Park Street. Comedy Nights will be the first Thursday of the month and feature local and regional comics as well give the Columbia area the opportunity to showcase its local amateur comics. While targeting an adult audience, this show will be Clean Comedy. All the shows at the Garden Bistro will be Profanity Free! Some of our featured performers' are well-known Christian Comedians like Marty Simpson, Corie Johnson, and Mike Goodwin.
Nov 7 - CAD’s Friday Night Supper Club
Meet us at The Original Pancake House, 4840 Forest Drive, 6pm. This
place has some awesome omelets and pancakes, not to mention waffles,
salads, sandwiches, soups, crepes and a lot of other items. You
gotta eat, so come on out and eat with a group of friends, children
are welcome. Email and let me know if you are planning to be there.
Nov 7 – Another Friday Night Trip to the Corn Maze
Meet at 6:30 at Piggly Wiggly parking lot (760 Highway 378
W, Lexington, SC 29072)
You must contact Maurica Wills if you want to participate Nov
7th.
Admissions: Adults (ages 13+) : $8 Youth (ages 4 - 12) : $8. This
is a kid-friendly event
Nov 13 – Thurs Night Concert
TobyMac's Winter Wonder Slam 2008 Tour - Toby Mac, RelientK, Family
Force 5, B.Reith
Tickets On Sale Now, November 13, 2008, Show Time=7:00pm, Doors
open 6:00pm, Bi-Lo Center Greenville, SC
Ticket Sales Outlets: The Crown Nissan Ticket Office at the BI-LO
Center and all Ticketmaster outlets. Ticket Prices:
Advance - $26.00, Group - $22.00. Group Sales: All group orders of
15 or more receive 2 free tickets. Group tickets must be purchased
through mail order, at the Crown Nissan Ticket Office at the BI-LO
Center, or by calling 864-250-4545.
Nov 15 – Singles Dance:
Saturday Night Singles Dance
November 15, 2008, 7-11pm
FOOTBALL NIGHT
CAROLINA/CLEMSON
(Chili and other refreshments will be served)
a great alternative to the bar scene with no smoking and no alcohol
hosted at "The Barn" by our favorite DJ Kyle, $7 cover charge
Wear your favorite team colors and bring your team spirit to dance the night away!
Carolina? Clemson? it doesn't matter, put on your dancing shoes and come have a great time!
Nov 22 - Saturday, Free Oil Change for Single Parents
Free Oil Change for Single Parents (Men & Women), Widowed Ladies & Single Ladies
Must call church office (736-0624) to make an appt - need year, make & model of vehicle
Spring Valley Baptist, 91 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223
Dec 13 WEEKEND EXPLORERS to Christmas Drama
"This Man Called Jesus" - Saturday, December 13th at 2:30pm - A Christian Drama full of action, love, the story of Jesus and real animals. Don't forget to bring your camera and bottle of Mt. Dew to give to Abraham the camel after the drama. You can not take pictures inside the drama but you can afterwards. We are getting a group together, we will meet at Harbor Inn on Two Notch Road to eat lunch at 11am, leave the restaurant at 12:30 and head to Lake Murray Baptist Church or you can meet at Carolina Wings at 1pm in West Columbia and car pool to the church. We will need to arrive early due to the fact that this drama is free and it fills up very fast. If you can't meet us at either location and want to meet at the front of the drama building; please let us know. Robert E. will be at the Carolina Wings location at 1pm and Debbie S. will be at the Harbor Inn location at 11am and we will all meet at Lake Murray Baptist Church about 1:30. For more information check out the website www.thismancalledjesus.org
3. TRIPS, SEMINARS, CLASSES, RETREATS, CRUISES, and more
Please send us your information about seminars, special singles classes, trips, and retreats!
Singles Seminar: Surviving the Holidays
Help for the divorced and separated during the holidays. If you are
separated or divorced, the holidays can be a lonely, stressful, or
depressing time. But there's hope. Join us for an encouraging
seminar that will help you survive the holidays and discover new
ways to enjoy them again. Registration is required. Childcare will
be provided. Please call for more information. Sponsored by
DivorceCare at Spring Valley Baptist Church. DATE: Friday,
November 14, 2008, TIME: 6:30--9:30pm, Call the church office:
736-0624. Spring Valley Baptist Church, 91 Polo Rd, Columbia, South
Carolina 29223, 803-736-0624
89.7 WMHK
Habitat House
-
89.7 WMHK would like to invite you to
help us build a house for a family to call home!
Build Location:
Off Fairfield Road in Columbia,
Dates of Build:
The build will consist of a total of eight days:
Oct 23-25, Oct 30-31; Nov 1, Nov
7-8
Volunteer Information:
For each day we need a total of 30 volunteers in
shifts. Volunteer Minimum
Age: 16 years old.
To Volunteer Online, link to Habitat through www.WMHK.com, To Volunteer by phone call: 803-754-5400.
Supplies Needed: Each Volunteer needs to provide their own safety goggles, work gloves and water container.
Music Boat Cruise May 4-8, 2009: http://www.wmhk.info/news/music-boat-2009.shtml
Destinations: from Port Canaveral in Florida to Cococay, and Nassau, Bahamas
Artists:There's an incredible lineup of artists confirmed including MercyMe, tobyMac, BarlowGirl, David Crowder Band, AATalks, Pillar, Katinas, NewSong, Matthew West, Hawk Nelson, FEE, Jars of Clay, 33 Miles and more! Get ready to rock at sea!
Pass code for online reservation: WMHK, Phone Reservations:1-800-889-5265 (must use pass code for phone reservations)
DIVORCE CARE GROUPS:
DivorceCare is an excellent support group for people facing separation and/or divorce. The groups are very different depending on the teacher and the participants in each individual group. If one group doesn’t seem like a good fit for you, try another one. It will definitely be worth your time! There are at least a dozen groups in the Columbia area; here are a few that have leaders you can meet through CAD. Please contact the groups to confirm date and time.
- - DivorceCare at Northeast Presbyterian Church on Sundays from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. You can join at any time as the series operates on a repeating cycle. Childcare if notified in advance by calling the church at 788-5298.
- - DivorceCare at Shandon Baptist Church, Forest Drive. 782-1300. DivorceCare 1 is Thursday from 6-8pm.
DivorceCare 2 is studying The 5 Love Languages and meets Wednesdays 6:30-7:45pm. http://www.shandon.org/
- - DivorceCare at Church of the Harvest on Monday nights, 6-8:30pm, 4865 Sunset Blvd in Lexington (Hwy 378). http://www.the-harvest.org 803-808-6373 or send email to ----- to register. Dinners and DivorceCare for Kids also available – call for info.
- - Divorce Care at Spring Valley Baptist Church, 91 Polo Rd. Wed nights 6-7:15pm. Children’s activities available during this time too (Choir, Mission Friends, GA's & RA's). Contact Facilitator Glenda Queen, 803-260-0530 or call the church office 803-736-0624.
GRIEF SHARE
- - Shandon Baptist Church, Forest Drive, Wednesdays 6:30-7:45pm, 782-1300 http://www.shandon.org/
Celebrate Recovery® is a Christ-centered 12-Step Recovery Program
- - Friday nights at 6:00 PM at North Trenholm Baptist Church, 6515 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC. Contact Joe for more info 787-2133.
- - Tuesday Nights at 6pm at First Baptist Church of Lexington, 415 Barr Road, Lexington, SC. Contact Paul Bishop for more info 957-0686
CLASSES FOR SINGLES:
If you don’t already have a church family, you might want to visit some of these classes for singles.
- - Spring Valley Baptist Church, 91 Polo Rd, Columbia, SC 29223 - 736-0624, Traditional Worship - 9 am, "Single Minded" Bible Study - 10 am, Contemporary Worship - 11 am. Info: Glenda Queen, Director of "Single Minded" Bible Study, 803-260-0530, or Phil Brannan at the church office.
- - Blaney Baptist Church in Elgin. Single & Single Again Class. 9:45 Sunday School. Worship at 8:30am or 11am. Class Fellowships too.
- - Riverland Hills Baptist: 10:15am Sundays- three Singles classes for those in their 20s, 30’s, 40 & up. www.riverlandhills.org
- - Life Church International: Ages 19-29 meet Sundays 6pm for casual discussion, prayer, fellowship. For directions or more information:
- - Shandon Baptist Singles Classes. 8:45am: 55+, 40-54, 30-45. Or, 10:00am: 40+, 30-39, 20-29. Info: website: www.Shandon.org
- - Seacoast Church Irmo - Singles (18-35) Ministry http://www.seacoast.org/irmo/singles/index.html
WEEKLY/MONTHLY ACTIVITIES and OPPORTUNITIES:
- - Charlotte One, Every Tuesday Night in Charlotte: This city-wide singles group meets at 7 PM at Steele Creek Church. Check out Charlotte ONE’s website (www.charlotteone.org), and go to the link for Charlotte ONE's myspace page.
- - The Gathering, Every Friday Night: 8pm-midnight Singles Dance at Yellow Rock Hall, 2211 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia. $10 at the door. Shag, line, country, and ballroom dancing. Line Dance lessons on the first Friday of each month 6:45pm, no extra charge. Jackie Branham: 808-7771x1003 or 359-4406. www.ChristianDance-TheGathering.org
OTHER REGULAR OPPORTUNITIES AROUND THE COMMUNITY:
- - Sunday at the SC State Museum - $1 admission first Sunday of each month, 1:00-5:00pm, 301 Gervais St. www.museum.state.sc.us
- - EdVenture Children's Museum, Family Nights, 211 Gervais St., 2nd Tuesday of every month, 5:00-8:00pm, $1 per person admission. www.edventure.org
- - Columbia Museum of Art, corner of Main & Hampton, every Saturday is free 10am-5pm, courtesy of BlueCross BlueShield. www.columbiamuseum.org
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The
- - Maize Quest at
- - This Man Called Jesus www.thismancalledjesus.org
4. Columbia After Dark Staff and Contact Information
An interdenominational Christian staff hosts COLUMBIA AFTER DARK, a citywide friendship group for all singles in the Columbia, SC, metro area. Columbia After Dark is a nonprofit organization and totally self-supporting. We depend on your donations to continue this ministry to Singles in the Midlands. All staff and board members are volunteers. For more information about Columbia After Dark, please visit http://www.FaceBook.com and search for Columbia After Dark, or http://www.myspace.com/columbiaafterdark
CAD Staff Members:
Our dedicated staff members have a heart for singles in Columbia. They work hard to provide events where singles can find friendships and fellowship as an alternative to the bar scene. Each has a specific area of ministry under the CAD umbrella and attends ministry training. Please thank a staff member when you see them. You can also contact staff by Thank you to our wonderful nonstaff volunteers too. They work hard to provide all the great times you enjoy at CAD.
If you have any questions about these areas of the CAD ministry, please see these staff members:
Debbie Sellers – Service Projects Coordinator
Kyle Taylor – Monthly Events Coordinator
Nelson Jarvis – Webmaster
Robert Escue – Community Events Coordinator
Robert Miller – Treasurer
Susan Johnson – Newsletter Editor, Booking Agent (Speakers)
Vance Dulin – Visitors Coordinator
That’s all for this week.
Love God, Love His People!
susan
personal email
"What we do in the crisis depends on whether we see the difficulties in the light of God, or God in the shadow of the difficulties." --G.Campbell Morgan
This newsletter is an offering of COLUMBIA AFTER DARK. It is sent out by email (only) every week, listing not only CAD events, but also other events we’ve heard about that we think singles might enjoy. There are over 800 email addresses on the mailing list including current and past CAD participants, organizations, churches, and community groups. Please let us know what you want to promote to singles - any classes, events, groups, conferences, concerts, etc., that singles in the Columbia, SC, area would enjoy. We are especially looking for events that promote FRIENDSHIPS. We will list most events that do not conflict with CAD’s Monday Night Programs or the Singles Dances on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month. The Singles Dances support the CAD programs, so please participate whenever you can, or send others our way when you cannot be there. Through these donations and others, we are able to consistently offer some of the highest quality programs in the area on Monday nights. To subscribe/unsubscribe, ------------------------ Be sure to note “newsletter” in the subject of the email.
- - Directions to Monday Night Columbia After Dark programs: We are meeting in the larger party room at the back of Carolina Wings in West Columbia. It’s next to the BiLo on Hwy 1, near I-26. Take the Hwy 1 exit off I-26 and head towards downtown. When you go past the Walmart, you’ll see the BiLo in the next shopping center on your right. Carolina Wings is next door to the BiLo. If the wait staff ask at the door, just tell them you are there for Columbia After Dark and head for the game room in the back. You’ll see the door to the party room at the back of the game room. You can order food anytime before/during/after CAD at the door of the party room. It’s easier to pay when you place your order, and please give your name to the wait staff so they can easily find you to deliver your food to your table.
- - Directions to the Singles Dances at The Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center (aka The Barn): From downtown Columbia, take I-26 east towards Charleston, take the Airport exit (Hwy302) and turn left at the exit ramp light. Go to the next light and take a left again (like you are getting back onto the interstate) and then take an immediate right onto the frontage road, Cherokee Lane. The Barn is at 680 Cherokee Lane right past the Cambridge Plaza Hotel & Legends, and behind The Promenade western wear shop.
http://www.FaceBook.com Columbia After Dark
http://www.myspace.com/columbiaafterdark