How do you pamper your pooch?  Snuggles on the couch?  Special K9 treats?  A play date at the dog park?  Residents at Lake Carolina sure know how to pamper their pooches.  And the community amenities make it easy.  With a woodsy dog park down the street, an exceptional dog groomer in Town Center and miles of walking paths connecting each neighborhood, keeping Fido happy all year long is a breeze.  There’s even a 200 acre lake he/she can swim in.  We love our furry friends and our residents too.  Come visit us and take a walk with your pooch.

The circus is coming the circus is coming!  Take your kids to one of  Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®’s fully charged performances at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia.  Watch breathtaking dare-devilry, amazing stunts and never-before-seen performances that energize children of all ages!  Awe at balancing acts and animal tricks you have to see to believe.  And if you’re  a YMCA member, you’ll receive up to $6.00 off your ticket admission.  See their website for details.

To buy tickets to the Ringling Bros. Circus, click here.

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Would you like to host a holiday party this season? Then you should make sure to read these tips for hosting a stress free event! Some of these simple ideas include cooking as much ahead of time as you can, trying a buffet table to feed more people easily rather than sitting around a table, and making sure to set the mood with a cd or mix on your computer of holiday tunes. Whatever you do, make sure to have fun!

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Just a reminder to make sure to stop by the Town Center and Village Green for the Harborside Lights this Saturday, December 10th at 5pm! Celebrate the holiday season with horse drawn carriage rides, photos with Santa, holiday shopping with specialty craft vendors, hay rides, live music entertainment and more! For more information, please click here.

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Looking for something fun to do with family to celebrate the holiday season? Make sure to buy your tickets to the Columbia Classical Ballet’s rendition of The Nutcracker! It will be performed from December 1st - 4th. For more information, please click here.

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TONIGHT! Stop by the T. Ashton Phillips Center at the South Carolina State Farmer’s Market for Blues, Brews, and BBQ event! From 5-10 PM, support Columbia’s Family Shelter in the silent auction and eat a delicious meal all in one night! For more information, please click here.

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Make sure to celebrate this Holiday season at Lake Carolina’s 8th annual Harborside Lights! On Saturday, December 10th from 5-8 PM in Lake Carolin’s Town Center, participate in horse drawn-carriage and hay rides, photos with Santa, Screen on the Green, delicious food, live music, and, of course, holiday shopping! There will be millions of lights and dozens of decorated trees for your viewing pleasure! For more information, please click here.

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Come join us for the Military Families Meet and Greet with other Lake Carolina Military friends and family. Meet your neighbors and make new friends! This Sunday, November 13th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Village Green at Harborside. For more information, please visit their Facebook page.

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In honor of Historic Columbia Foundation’s 50th Anniversary, the Robert Mills House and Garden is hosting an afternoon of food, fashion, and fun! Festivities include ongoing tours of the historic house museums, scavenger hunt, demonstration artists, and a magician! Make sure to stop by on Sunday, November 13th, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. For more information, click here!

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This Friday and Saturday, October 28th-29th, the Blythewood Community Center will be hosting the 2nd Annual Balloons, Blues & Bar-B-Que Festival. There will be 20 colorful hot air balloons, 18 professional BBQ teams and more! For more infomration please click here.

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