Natural Awakenings Columbia - July 2016 Read the July 2016 edition of Natural Awakenings Columbia. ICRC Hosts Back-to-School Movie Night It’s movie night! On Saturday, August 6, the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission’s Crooked Creek Park location will host its annual Back-to-Sc... Read More » NCYGS Comes to Columbia The American Horticultural Society (AHS) will host its National Children and Youth Garden Symposium (NCYGS) in Columbia from Wednesday, July... Read More » Bubble RUN and Fun at Saluda Shoals Park Bubbles anyone? On Saturday, July 16, starting at 8 a.m., Bubble RUN will host its nationally recognized bubble run event at Irmo Chapin Rec... Read More » SCWF’s Hosts Women's Outdoor Retreat From Friday, September 9, through Sunday, September 11, the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) will host its Women’s Outdoor Retreat ... Read More » SCWF Hosts Wild Summer's Night Auction and Feast It’s time to go wild! The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) will host its Wild Summer’s Night Auction and Wild Game Feast on Saturda... Read More » July Is Park and Recreation Month Since 1985, the National Recreation and Park Association has designated the month of July as Park and Recreation Month. Recreation facilitie... Read More » Sustainable Midlands Hosts Tasty Tomato Festival Time for a tasty celebration! On Saturday, July 16, from 4 to 9 p.m., Sustainable Midlands—a champion of the region’s sustainable food effor... Read More » EdVenture Continues Butterfly Exhibit The show goes on! EdVenture Children’s Museum will continue its Blooming Butterflies living exhibit throughout the month of July. Parents an... Read More » Riverbanks Zoo & Garden Hosts Brew at the Zoo On Friday, August 5, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., Riverbanks Zoo & Garden will hold its popular Brew at the Zoo event. Attendees will be able to str... Read More » Maximizing Life’s Moments … Singer, songwriter Gerard Way once said, “One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it's worth watching!” Well put. Way has i... Read More » Elite Personal Training Welcomes New Team Member Elite Personal Training Studio is pleased to announce that Certified Personal Trainer Lindsey Dellinger has joined the Irmo-based health and... Read More » Saluda Shoals: The Next Level in Park Experiences The month of July is recognized nationally as Parks and Recreation Month, and countless individuals and families will honor the occasion by ... Read More » The Balance Institute: Mastering the Art of Massage Therapy There is no question that massage therapy is on the rise. In fact, as reported by the American Massage Therapy Association, research estimat... Read More » The Zika Virus: Knowing the Facts About the Fears … The summer season with its elevated temperatures, intermittent rain and high humidity invariably triggers a rise in insect populations. Many... Read More » In-Print