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COLUMBIA AFTER DARK NEWSLETTER

September 1, 2010

News, activities, events, trips, and more for singles in the Columbia, South Carolina, metro area

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In this newsletter:

1. What's Happening at Columbia After Dark

2. Dances, Concerts, and other Events for Singles

3. Seminars, Classes, Trips, and more

4. Fund Raisers, Benefit Runs, Community Service Projects

5. CAD Staff and Contact Information

or skim through to find just the events you are interested in

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1. WHAT’S HAPPENING AT COLUMBIA AFTER DARK

The best alternative to the bar scene for singles in the Columbia metro area!

For more info or questions about any CAD event, email ColumbiaAfterDark@yahoo.com

Monday Night Programs Contact: Susan Johnson
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, comedy nights, workshops, and plenty of other reasons to share Monday nights with your friends.

Monday Night Programs coming soon - look at this lineup! More details in section 2 below.

Sep 06 – Supper Club to Texas Roadhouse Two Notch 6:45pm             Sep 13 – Voice with speaker Vicki Baker

Sep 20 – Comedy Night with Corie Johnson                                            Sep 27 – Solid Ground

Oct 04 – Richland County Sheriff’s Dept Community Action Team Personal Defense Workshop and Demonstration

Oct 11 – Supper Club to IHOP on Hwy 378                                              Oct 18 – SC State Fair Night, join us!

Oct 25 – Comedy Night with Kristy Byers                                                Nov 01 – Solid Ground

Nov 08 – Marty Amick & Rescued                                                           Nov 15 – Jeremiah Jones

Nov 22 – Voice                                                                                            Nov 29 – Comedy Night with Cherie Nettles

Dec 06 through Dec 27 – Holiday Activities TBA

CAD meets in the party room at the back of Carolina Wings W. Columbia – next to the BI-LO on Hwy 1.
See specific directions at end of newsletter

Saturday Night SINGLES DANCES DJ: Kyle Taylor    Contact: Cindy Mercer

Singles Dances at “The Barn” on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of every month, 7-11pm, $7 cover.   Smoke-free and Alcohol-free!

You’ll see lots of your CAD friends there and we have a great time at these dances! By 8pm or so the attendance is usually between 80-100, with singles of all ages. Pay $7 cover at the door, no tickets necessary. Light refreshments available all evening. If you’ve never been before, look for the staff or ask for them at the welcome table. There’s something for everyone - some people come to dance, some just enjoy visiting with friends and making new friends. A fun time with very nice people, everyone is welcome. We’ll see you there!

2010 Dance Nights: Sep 4 & 18, Oct 2 &16, Nov 6 & 20, Dec 4 & 18, and CAD’s 9^th New Year’s Eve Dance.

Dance to your favorite party tunes plus Line Dances, Rock, Country, Shag, Christian, Group, Mixers and Couple Dances. A fun time with great music and the best dance floor in town. Casual Dress. Sponsored by DJ Kyle at The Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center (aka “The Barn”), 680 Cherokee Lane in West Columbia – on the frontage road at entrance to I-26W from Airport Blvd. thebarnsc.org       See more specific directions at end of newsletter

WEEKEND EXPLORERS Contact: Robert Escue
Around-Town and Out-of-Town Trips and more!
We’ll get more details posted soon, but get these dates on your calendar and see info below:

Sep 25 – Cherokee, NC - Indian Village (Museum= $10)         Oct       – Mt. Mitchell/Asheville Trip

Nov 13 – Clinton Sease Farm Corn Maze at night                    Dec 11 – “This Man Called Jesus” Christmas Drama

RESTAURANT FELLOWSHIPS - Contact: Robert Escue or Debbie Sellers

Join us at 6:45pm to eat as a group and enjoy some great Christian fellowship!

RSVP to Robert or Debbie: ColumbiaAfterDark@yahoo.com

Sep 6 –Texas Roadhouse on Two Notch - 6:45pm (Labor Day No CAD Program at Carolina Wings ) please RSVP by noon

Sep 10 – Grecian Gardens on Hwy 378                                        Oct 11 –IHOP on Hwy 378 (No Monday Night at CAD )

Oct 29 – O’Charleys on Two Notch                                               Nov 13 – Rush’s on Hwy 378 (before the Corn Maze)

SERVICE PROJECTS: Contact - Debbie Sellers

1. HOMELESS SOCK DRIVE IN SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER - if you happen to be at Walmart, Dollar General, Kmart; get a pack of socks and save them for our event.

2. STUFFED ANIMAL DRIVE FOR CHILDREN IN NOVEMBER - stuffed animals will be given to law enforcement agencies around the state to give out to children in an emergency situations to calm them and help them feel safe.

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT YOU GIVE TO OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH COLUMBIA AFTER DARK.

This is the perfect time for Columbia After Dark t-shirts

Sizes from small to 3xl, black with silver, very nice!

Check with Cindy or Kyle to obtain an item with a small donation to Columbia After Dark

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Check for the latest CAD updates online at:
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http://facebook.com/ColumbiaAfterDark

http://www.myspace.com/columbiaafterdark

For more info or questions about any CAD event, email ColumbiaAfterDark@yahoo.com

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2. DANCES, CONCERTS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, FESTIVALS, and OTHER ACTIVITIES

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!

Sep 4 –                                                                     Saturday Night Singles Dance

$7 cover at the door     Hosted by our very own DJ Kyle
Line Dance Lessons 6:45 – 7:15 / Dance begins at 7:15 - 11pm

Line Dances, Rock, Country, Shag, Group, Mingle, and Couple’s dances

Come as you are for a great time with great music, and the best dance floor in town!

The Hugh Dimmery Memorial Center (a.k.a. “The Barn”) is at 680 Cherokee Lane, directions at end of newsletter.

Join us for set up before the dance at 5pm; we especially need some MEN to help out –

show us your support and muscles - see you at 5pm.   We usually have time to enjoy dinner together before the dance.

Sep 6 – Monday Night Restaurant Fellowship (Labor Day Holiday - no Monday night CAD program at Carolina Wings)

Meet us at Texas Roadhouse on Two Notch in Northeast Columbia at 6:45pm Join us as we eat some peanuts and hot rolls, along with some great steaks and chicken! They have a variety of items on the menu and most under $10. Everyone is welcome! There’s no reason to eat alone, when we can have fun eating together. See you there! Contact: Robert Escue   957-5668 or 348-6588, email: sqr_escue@yahoo.com or Debbie Sellers   Taffie91@aol.com

Sep 7 – Tues Night Line Dance Lessons

Line Dance Lessons are starting September 7 from 7pm to 9pm at “The Barn”! 680 Cherokee Lane, West Columbia, SC 29169 - Exit 113 off I-26 - Columbia Airport Exit. Admission is $5.00 per person. Contact: Nelson Jarvis, 803-422-2132 for more information.   Check lynedance.com for details.

Sep 10 – Friday Night Restaurant Fellowship

Meet us at Grecian Gardens on Hwy 378 in West Columbia at 6:45pm for some of the best Greek food in town! Try something new, tingle your taste buds with some feta cheese! Everyone is welcome!   See you there! Contact: Robert Escue 957-5668 or 348-6588, email: sqr_escue@yahoo.com or Debbie Sellers   Taffie91@aol.com

Sep 16-19 – Annual Greek Festival

Twenty Fourth Annual Greek Festival - Join in some Greek Culture, taste some authentic Greek Food, watch the dance and take a tour of the church. Go on Thursday and Friday with less of a crowd and before the food runs out! columbiasgreekfestival.com

Sep 18 - Another Saturday Night Singles Dance at “The Barn”, save the date


Sep 25 – Saturday - Weekend Explorers’ Cherokee NC Trip

Cherokee, NC (day trip) - visit the Indian Village and Museum / Admission to Museum is $10. Once you are at the Village, you will see that it’s more than just a place. It is also a time: 1760. As you step into the Oconaluftee Indian Village, you’re transported back to witness the challenges of Cherokee life at a time of rapid cultural change. The museum provides an educational and interactive experience where concise, chronological stories retrace the 11,000 year documented history of the Cherokees. Everyone is Welcome!! MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW by contacting Robert, so that he can make plans for us to attend!   Contact: Robert Escue   957-5668 or 348-6588, email: sqr_escue@yahoo.com    cherokee-nc.com/

Oct 1 – Friday - Gospel Jazz Gala

From Terence Young on CAD’s FB:    Gospel Jazz Gala, Oct 1, 7pm-10pm at Brookkland Banquet and Conf Center, 1066 Sunset Blv, West Columbia, SC. 2nd annual Gospel Jazz Gala featuring Terence Young, Eddie Peeples, Joe Jackson, Mike Benson. Tickets are $30 and include a full dinner buffet. Tickets available at Brookland Conf Center 803-796-7525, Manifest Records 803-798-2606. You can reserve tables of 10 by calling 803-730-5544 or 803-467-2168. Come out and enjoy great Gospel jazz music with class and great food! God bless!

Oct 8 and Oct 9 – Fri and Sat night Magic Shows

For one weekend only "DREAM" the magic show, starring Brandon Wagster will be playing at Columbia’s Workshop Theatre. Brandon along with his lovely assistant Hannah will take you on a journey through the world of magic. You will be amazed by large stage illusions, incredible sleight of hand, side-splitting comedy, a nightmare, and even escapes created by the great Harry Houdini himself. Partial proceeds to benefit Workshop Theatre’s capital campaign for a new theatre. October 8 and 9 at 7:30 with pre-show entertainment starting at 7:00.Workshop Theatre, 1136 Bull Street in Columbia, SC. Tickets are $12 and will go on sale at the end of August. To order tickets you can go to workshoptheatre.com, for more info about The Magic of Brandon Wagster go to wagstermagic.com

Oct 13 - SC State Fair opens

The CAD singles will be going as a group on Monday evening, October 18th, more details soon
scstatefair.org       2010 SC State Fair Dates are Oct 13-24

Looking Ahead: Dec 31, Friday, NYE Dance

CAD’s Ninth Annual New Years Eve Singles Dance

Thursday, December 31^st from 8pm – 1am at the Barn.

It’s always a fun time and we have something special planned for you this year -

A MAGIC SHOW by Christian Magician Brandon Wagster!
Watch for more details, but mark your calendars now.

Whether you are staying for the whole evening or

making the rounds of several parties that night,

you won’t want to miss this one!

WEEKLY/MONTHLY ACTIVITIES

**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. ChristianDance-TheGathering.org

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AROUND THE COMMUNITY:

**SC State Museum - $1 per person admission 1st Sunday of every month, 1:00-5:00pm, 301 Gervais St. museum.state.sc.us

**EdVenture Children's Museum, Family Nights, 211 Gervais St., 2nd Tues each month, 5:00-8:00pm, $1 per admission. edventure.org

**Columbia Museum of Art, corner of Main & Hampton, every Sunday is free, noon-5pm, courtesy of BlueCross BlueShield.
**Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Don't forget about Toucan Tuesdays, where two can come for the price of one when you bring two cans of food or other non-perishable food items.

** Lexington Farmer’s Market through Sep 30, 10am-2pm at The Shoppes at Flight Deck, 109 Old Chapin Rd. Find Local produce, SC Foods, Plants, Candles, Baked goods, Dairy, and Lotions at the Lexington Farmer's Market. Support Meals-On-Wheels by bringing a canned good.

CHECK THIS OUT!

(Also see our Program Schedule to see when these bands/speakers/ comedians will be at CAD again. For more information, you can link to them through CAD’s facebook)

**From Jeremiah Jones on CAD’s FB: check out my new EP - Restoration, on CD Baby...purchase if you like what you hear! cdbaby.com/cd/jjonestunes. Also check out Jeremiah Jones’ website. If you don’t have one of his cd’s, you are missing some great music. www.jeremiahjonesmusic.com From the bio on his website: Jeremiah Jones is a husband, father, pastor, songwriter, worship leader, and a pursuer of things after God’s heart. Jeremiah has been lending his voice to the Church as both a songwriter and touring worship artist.  He is best known for penning the current Laura Story single "What a Savior". His song "Back to You" was featured at the Song Discovery In The Round Worship songwriting conference in Nashville. He currently leads worship for both Radius Church Columbia and Radius Church Greenville. Check out his music including a freebie at his website.

**From Hannah Miller (also see recent article about Hannah in Free Times). Hello Friends! I am so excited to tell you that the new EP, "Journey to the Moon" is now available for purchase! And you have choices...you can download it at iTunes and Amazon or you can purchase a hardcopy and receive a free album download when you do at Bandcamp (which in my opinion is a great deal, and I highly recommend it, not to mention, more money goes to the artist through bandcamp...ahem) If you live in Columbia, SC, you can also pick up a copy at Papa Jazz in Five Points!   hannahmiller.bandcamp.com/

**From Randy on CAD’s FB: Solid Ground’s song “Revelation Man” can now be heard on 95.9 WOXL. We are thankful that God has brought our ministry to the air. Thank you everyone for listening to WOXL.

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3. TRIPS, SEMINARS, CLASSES, RETREATS, CRUISES, and more

Please send us your information about seminars, special singles classes, trips, and retreats! ColumbiaAfterDark@yahoo.com

From Sandra Simpson Cherry on CAD’s FB: Imago Dei Single Adult Retreat Location: Shocco Springs Christian Retreat Center, Talladega, AL, Time: 7:00PM Friday, September 3^rd. Labor Day Retreat ~ September 3-6, Friday · 7:00pm - 8:30pm,.Full Cost: $210 (double occupancy), $204 (triple occupancy). This will be the third annual retreat for Imago Dei, the Southeastern States Church of the Nazarene Single Adult Ministries. Single adults ages 18 and above are invited! Join us for a wonderful weekend of worship, support and fellowship ~ and bring a friend!   contact Jennifer at jbaker139@aol.com

From Estelene Nichols on CAD’s FB:   For any single adults.... it's not too late to come to our retreat! It's $200 for the weekend (Labor Day weekend) and that includes all meals and housing! Ask me about it if you are interested in going!

From Sandra Simpson Cherry on CAD’s FB: First Place 4 Health Sep 7-Nov 4, 2010 6-8pm at Northside Baptist church on Hwy 378. A Christ-centered health program that emphasizes balance in the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual areas of life. Each session is a 13-week session that includes a 12-week Bible Study. For the Fall session, we will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week. Cost is $80 for the members kit (1 time investment) and $16 for the 12-week Bible Study (total $96). Can set up on a payment plan-contact Sandra Cherry (you can link thru CAD’s FB). You will need to have your FP4H Member's Kit and the FP4H Bible Study "God's Purpose For You" by the the first class on September 7th.

From TheSinglesNetwork.org Ministries on CAD’s FB:    How to Start A Singles Ministry Webinar. Sep13 (free) and Sep 27($15)   8:00pm - 9:30pm EST. Live, Online Webinar, http://howtostartasinglesministry.eventbrite.com A webinar on the basics of how to start a singles ministry. You see the need, you know there are a ton of singles at your church or in your community, but what is being done to reach them. Where do you start? How do you begin? Or maybe you did start but failed and you aren't sure what happened? This live webinar with singles ministry expert Kris Swiatocho will help you as you start your ministry the right way, building the foundation you need for success. Opportunity for live chat and submission of questions.    Info: www.TheSinglesNetwork.org

From TheSinglesNetwork.org Ministries on CAD’s FB:   Leadership 101: Building Your Singles Team Webinar. Sep14   6:00-7:30pm EST   $20 Live, Online Webinar,   http://leadership101.eventbrite.com/    This live webinar will cover the basics of how to build your leadership team.   Do you have some of these questions or thoughts: OK, I have a few singles coming but now what? How do I even begin to build my team? What types of people should be on my team and where do I find them? How much time should I spend building the team? Should I co-lead my ministry? Can I just ask anyone to be on the team or should they be called to serve? What if my team is all women, is that bad? What if I can't find any leaders, should I continue? Help!!!   These questions will be answered and more.   Optional Live Chat and Questions.   Info: www.TheSinglesNetwork.org

From Sandra Simpson Cherry on CAD’s FB:   invites you to a 2010 Fall Singles Retreat October 22-24 at Smokey Mountain Christian Village, Pigeon Forge, TN. Please Contact Sandra for more information. sandra.cherry@staffmark.com

CLASSES FOR SINGLES

If you don’t already have a church family, you might want to visit some of these Sunday classes for singles.

- - Singles Adult Sunday School Class (ages 39 and up) at Mt Hebron United Methodist Church (3050 Leaphart Rd., West Columbia) meets on Sunday morning at 10:00am each week. Also, monthly fellowship activities are planned. For info: Tonilsheridan@gmail.com

- - Mt. Horeb United Methodist Singles Sunday School 9AM. Services 8am, 9am, 10:30am. Mike Sharpe mesharpe2003@yahoo.com

- - Spring Valley Baptist Church, 91 Polo Rd, Columbia, SC 29223. 736-0624, Traditional Worship-8:45am, Bible Study-9:45am - "Single Minded" (Ages 45+), "Single Faith" (for Singles and/or Single Parents Ages 30-45), Praise Worship-11 am. For More Info: Glenda Queen 803-260-0530, or Phil Brannan-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.   riverlandhills.org

- - Life Church International: Ages 19-29 meet Sundays 6pm for casual discussion, prayer, fellowship. Info: lisacm@aim.com

- - Shandon Baptist Singles. 8:45am: 55+, 40-54, 30-45. Or, 10:00am: 40+, 30-39, 20-29. Info: Christen@shandon.org, or Shandon.org

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 Spring Valley Baptist - New sessions of DivorceCare starting August 25. Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Contact: Director/Facilitator Glenda Queen 803-260-0530

- - DivorceCare at First Baptist of Lexington, 415 Barr Road. Sundays 5 - 9pm, Thursdays 6 - 8:30pm and Life Group designed to meet the needs of people going through divorce 9- 10:15am. Contact Paul Bishop 957-0686 or Glenn Hammond at CAD 553-7163

- - 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 available if notified in advance by calling the church at 788-5298.

- - DivorceCare at Shandon Baptist Church, Forest Drive. info: singles@shandon.org 782-1300. DivorceCare 1 is Thursday from 6-8pm. DivorceCare 2 is studying The 5 Love Languages and meets Wednesdays 6:30-7:45pm. shandon.org/

- - DivorceCare at Church of the Harvest on Sundays, 6pm, 4865 Sunset Blvd in Lexington (Hwy 378). DivorceCare for Kids also available (5-12), and a nursery is provided. More info:   kbusha@the-harvest.org Karen Busha.

GRIEF SHARE

- - Shandon Baptist Church, Forest Drive, Wednesdays 6:30-7:45pm, info: Christen@shandon.org 782-1300 shandon.org/
GriefShare (6:00pm) Wednesday nights at Spring Valley Baptist Church, 91 Polo Rd, More info 736-0624

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

FITNESS

- - First Place Wednesday nights at 6:00pm. Christ centered health plan for both men and women of all ages. It is a reliable, proven method of weight loss and balanced living. Using a support system that incorporates Bible study, Scripture memorization, balanced eating and exercise plans, First Place provides the opportunity to change your life, not only physically, but spiritually and emotionally also. Spring Valley Baptist Church, 91 Polo Rd. More info 736-0624.

- - Ladies Body & Soul Fitness.. Make your plans now to join us! The instructors are certified through the American Council on Exercise, and the workouts are fun, challenging, and provide options for all fitness levels. Power Strength uses weights and resistance to work each muscle group. The class is held on Monday mornings from 9:15-10:15. Childcare is available for morning classes. Cardio Strength combines a traditional cardio workout with floor work, strength training, Pilates, and stretching. This class meets on Tuesday & Friday mornings from 9:15-10:30 (childcare available) All classes are held in the fellowship hall. Bring your water bottle and floor mat and give it a try. Spring Valley Baptist Church, 91 Polo Rd, Columbia (736-0624)

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4. FUND RAISERS, BENEFIT RUNS, COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS

To submit a post in this section, please send by Weds at 6pm to ColumbiaAfterDark@yahoo.com.

From Joyce Wagster on CAD’s FB: The 4th Annual Adam Turner Children's Foundation Memorial Golf Tournament is set for Monday, Sep 20, 2010, Golden Hills Golf and Country Club, Lexington, SC - 9:00 AM Shotgun start. Teams needed as well as Hole Sponsors. Donations for Golfers Bags, Other Sponsorship Available, Door Prizes are also needed. Download an application at AdamTurnerFoundation.org or e-mail Joyce Wagster at ATFVoice4kids@aol.com - 803-463-8360. All proceeds to help abused children and children fighting cancer! A donation will be given to Clay Dixon our "Champion" of the Month to help him and his family travel to Duke for his next MRI.

From Sam Alexander on CAD’s FB:   Viewers Choice Car Show to Benefit the Special Olympics. Oct 2 10am-4pm    Location: Department of Public Safety, 10311 Wilson Blvd, Blythewood, SC 29016.    A Fall car show to benefit the Special Olympics of South Carolina. Those in attendance will choose the winner of each of the following classes: Oldies 1960-older, Classic 1961-1980, Truck, Streetrods, Motorcycles, Law Enforcement, Fire and EMS. Judging for the show will run from 11:15-2pm so that the awards can be presented. There will be food, fun and prizes! Bring the family and enjoy! The event will end with a cruise around Columbia and all show entries will be invited to participate in it!    This is for a worthy cause, so please come out and lend your support.

From Dum Spiro Spero on CAD’s FB: Free To Breathe Midlands Lung Cancer Awareness Walk. Nov 7 2:00pm – 4:30pm. West Columbia Riverwalk & Amphitheater , Alexander Rd. , West Columbia, SC. Join us for the 2nd Annual Free to Breathe® Lung Cancer Awareness Walk in the Midlands.   The event provides an opportunity for lung cancer advocates, survivors and the community to come together to raise awareness and support to fight this disease.   All proceeds from this event will benefit the National Lung Cancer Partnership’s research, education and awareness programs.   For details, schedule, registration, and other info: http://www.FreeToBreathe.org/ and click on Midlands SC.    With your help, we can all breathe easier.

From Harvest Hope on CAD’s FB: Midlands CROP Against Hunger. Nov 14- 2pm-8pm. State House Grounds. Registration starts at 1pm. More info: churchworldservice.org

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5. 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, email:ColumbiaAfterDark@yahoo.com

CAD Staff Members:

Our dedicated staff members and volunteers 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 email:ColumbiaAfterDark@yahoo.com

If you have any questions about these areas of the CAD ministry, please see these Coordinators:

Debbie Sellers – Service Projects Coordinator

Kyle Taylor – Chair of Board and Monthly Events Coordinator

Robert Escue – Community Events Coordinator (Weekend Explorers)

Robert Miller – Treasurer

Susan Johnson – Newsletter Editor and Monday Night Programs

Vance Dulin – Visitors Coordinator

That’s all for this week.

Love God, Love His People!

Susan

"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 or Cancel Subscription: email: ColumbiaAfterDark@yahoo.com 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 (the Columbia side of 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. We are in the party room behind the game room at the back of the restaurant. If you’d like, you can order from the Carolina Wings menu anytime before/during/after CAD. A love offering is taken on Monday nights to help support our Monday night programs with some of the best Christian music and speakers in the Midlands.

- - 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 (#113 Hwy302) and turn left at the exit ramp light. Go under the bridge 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, West Columbia SC, right past the Cambridge Plaza Hotel & Legends, and behind The Promenade western wear shop.

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