Sustainable Midlands:Celebrating with a Purpose for the Holidays

On Monday, December 4, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sustainable Midlands cordially invites everyone out to its Sustainable Holiday Celebration taking place at beautiful and historic 701 Whaley Street, in Columbia. In commemoration of its 10-year anniversary, the popular event will feature more than 60 local artists and craft-makers, offering amazing and sustainable hand-crafted pieces made from upcycled, recycled and natural materials. The event will also be highlighted by great local food, wine and many other festive activities. Generated proceeds will help support resource programs that educate, advocate and celebrate solutions in the community that balance the needs of the environment and the economy.

    Sustainable Midlands is a grass-roots, nonprofit organization focused on building community networks and sustainable solutions through individuals dedicated to fostering a strong community, a healthy environment, and a stronger local economy. The organization’s mission is to encourage responsible growth, ensure access to local food, and establish a healthy environment for all Midlands communities through innovative programs that educate, advocate and celebrate balanced solutions for our community.

    In addition, the Midlands organization actively participates in numerous vital community projects and organized efforts, including neighborhood design principles of new urbanism, transportation planning, local food production, and alternative and efficient energy solutions that protect natural resources and the environment. Key initiatives include the Rocky Branch Watershed Alliance, local food, Midlands Green Congregational Initiative, clean water, sustainable schools, community seminars, sustainable leaders, and clean air partnerships.

    Without question, the life-impacting body of work that Sustainable Midlands is engaged in is vital to our local community—something everyone can celebrate on December 4!

Cost: $5. For more information, call 803-470-4302, email [email protected] or visit SustainableMidlands.org.