Welcome RECREATIONAL GUIDE TO FT. JACKSON & COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA “The Most Military Friendly Community in America”
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1.803.788.4901 1.803.419.3558 1011 & 1021 Clemaon Frontage Road Columbia, SC 292229 editor contents Susan McPherson Katherine Yon Welcome to Columbia Welcome To Richland County, the City of Columbia publication design ETUTS & Forest Acres About the Columbia Chamber art director Kendall Davis Military Organizations History of Fort Jackson & Relationship to Columbia contributors Fort Jackson National Cemetary Susan McPherson Family Morale Welfare & Recreation, Area Information Fort Jackson Local Accommodations Columbia Communities & Areas to Visit
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Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Welcome to Fort Jackson PO Box 1360 Victory Starts Here Columbia, SC 29202 Fort Jackson Map www.columbiachamber.com 803.733.1110 General Post Information Family & Morale, Welfare & Recreation (FMWR) Welcome is published biannually by the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Child, Youth & School Services and is in no way connected with the U.S. Army. This publication is targeted towards Food & Entertainment Fort Jackson soldiers and family members Recreation, Fitness & Shopping visiting or relocating to the Greater Columbia, South Carolina area. Advertising Services, Programs & More in this publication does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Government, the Fort Jackson Directories DOD, or the U.S. Army. FMWR Activity Program Directory Friends of Our Forces Member Directory
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welcome | Recreational Guide To Fort Jackson & Columbia • South Carolina 1 Welcome to Famously Hot Columbia, SC!
Dear Visitors,
Welcome to Columbia and our “most military friendly community”. It is our pleasure to host you and your family as you travel to Fort Jackson and participate in the Basic Training Graduation Ceremonies or any of the numerous military related activities.
As you visit our community, hopefully, you will experience an appreciation and respect for the
and realize that visitors to the Fort will hopefully return one day and call Columbia home. military like no other community you will visit. We have a fine relationship with Fort Jackson Also know that while your loved ones are in our community, from the time they are greeted at
discounts to our soldiers and greatly appreciate the patronage of our men and women in theuniform. airport by the USO until they leave for their next assignment, our businesses are offering
Annually, over 250,000 visitors come to Columbia and take part in military related programs which contributes over $45 million to our local economy. We recognize the value of Fort Jackson for its mission of “Tradition * Training * Transformation” and we appreciate the $2 billion dollar impact the military has on our State’s economy.
While you are in our City, if we can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce at 803.733.1155 and we will be glad to help. Again, thank you for your visit and thank you for the service your military family member provides so that we can all enjoy our freedoms. It is an honor to welcome you to the “most military friendly community in America”.
Sincerely,
Carl Blackstone
President & CEO Holt Chetwood Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Chair, GCCC Board of Directors Midlands Market President, Wells Fargo
2 welcome | Recreational Guide To Fort Jackson & Columbia • South Carolina Welcome to Famously Hot Columbia, SC!
Greetings and Welcome,
It is our pleasure to welcome you to South Carolina, the Columbia Region and “the most military
your family to help create a memorable visit. We have a rich heritage and are always appreciative offriendly the opportunity community to inshowcase America”. our As community. South Carolina’s capital city, we have so much to offer you and
As you visit our community for military business or the graduation of a loved one from basic
activities that will appeal to all ages. The restaurants and shopping are always a key interest for ourtraining, visitors. we Wehope also you have will many enjoy familythe many activities fine local such attractions. as the world We renowned are fortunate Riverbanks to have Zoo numerous & Gardens, the Congaree National Park, canoeing on the river and beautiful Lake Murray.
If your agenda calls for educational and historical appeal, you are invited to visit the South Carolina State Museum, EdVenture Children’s Museum, the Columbia Museum of Art, the Statehouse, or you can take a tour of Columbia’s historic homes. The Colonial Life Arena, Township Auditorium
events including concerts and athletic games. and the University of South Carolina’s Williams Brice Stadium offer a full line-up of entertainment We are proud of our association with Fort Jackson and welcome all of our military visitors to our community. As the Army’s largest initial training facility, Fort Jackson is home to over 3500 permanent party soldiers and 3500 permanent civilian employees. Annually, we open our hearts and city to more than 80,000 soldiers who are undergoing training at Fort Jackson in Basic Training, the Soldier Support Institute, the Drill Sergeant School, the Chaplain School and the DOD Academy for Polygraph School.
Thank you for your support of our military community and know that the service of your loved one is appreciated and respected. We work faithfully to ensure that we are “the most military friendly community in America.” Best wishes for a safe and pleasant visit, please enjoy your stay and come often.
Sincerely,
Steve Benjamin, Columbia Mayor
Frank Brunson, Forest Acres Mayor
Norman Jackson, Chairman, Richland County Council
welcome | Recreational Guide To Fort Jackson & Columbia • South Carolina 3 “Friend, Leader, Community and Military Advocate” A Legacy of Timeless Contributions to Greater Columbia Donald G. “Ike” McLeese
August 15, 1944 – October 29, 2013 Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO 1994 – 2013 Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the United States Army 2007-2013 About the Columbia Chamber
enterprises,The Greater civic Columbia organizations, Chamber of educational Commerce institutions is a non-profit and membership-driven organization comprised of 1,500 business Richland counties. The Columbia Chamber serves as the voice of its membersindividuals and in theCalhoun, business Fairfield, community Kershaw, at large Lexington, on matters Newberry of economic, and educational, cultural and political concern, as well as supports and promotes the success of its members through networking, professional development, advocacy and leadership. The organization has represented the interests of the local business community since 1902.
To become a member or to learn more about the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, as well as its events, programs and initiatives,
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BLOWFISH 301 S Assembly St . is is to support the troops 803-254-3474 by• The providing mission of morale,the USO blowfishbaseball.com type services to our men The Columbia andwelfare women and in recreation- uniform.
member of the Coastal a bridge to home for PlainBlowfish League is a famous proud our• The service USO men provides and for using wooden women, providing them bats to prepare their and their families with athletes for the next communications access, level in their careers. entertainment, goods and The season begins in late May and runs AUSA (ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY) services, and simple day- These collegiate players are to-day comforts. scoutedthrough and mid-August. move on to become 803-790-2872 stars in the minor and major www.ausa.org relies• The USOon the is a generosity private, non-profit, of the league levels of baseball. Americannon-partisan people. organization that PURPLE HEART CITY is made up of volunteers whose goal isAUSA to give is a opportunities non-profit organization for all soldiers that In 2012, The City of Columbia and their families. AUSA represents the Columbia Metropolitan Airport • The USO South Carolina opened at every American soldier by being the in June 2010. in South Carolina. The mission of voice for all components of America’s thebecame military the first order Purple of the Heart Purple City Army, fostering public support for the Heart is to cultivate a community members visit the center monthly. Army’s role in national security while among veterans while upholding • More than 7000 troops and family also providing each soldier programs patriotism and ensuring that we to advance education. Please consider will never forget what they have participating in AUSA’s local South volunteers• The USO takingSouth careCarolina of troops has twoand done for our freedom. theirpaid staff families members 7 days anda week, over 365 100 www.ausa.org/membership and for days a year. VETERANS DAY PARADE yourCarolina region, Chapter- include to Southjoin online Carolina. go to Columbia’s Veterans Day has a second location at the Camp one of the largest Veterans USO United Service McCrady• The USO Training South Center Carolina where haswe Day parades in the United provide programs and services for a States. The parade starts at the Operations minimum of 500 service members corner of Laurel and Sumter Columbia Metropolitan monthly. Streets and runs from Sumter Airport to Gervais Street. It is a proces 803-822-7953 www.uso.org September 2010. Come join the “most military - www.facebook.com/USOSouth- • USO Camp McCrady opened in friendlysion of floats, community flyovers in and America” fun! Carolinawww.twitter.com/USO_SC celebrate our veterans. • The troops and their families need the USO and the USO needs you! troops and their families. • The USO lifts the spirits of America’s 6 welcome | Recreational Guide To Fort Jackson & Columbia • South Carolina Support OUR Soldiers! Join AUSA! You are invited to join the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) It is the ONE organization dedicated to supporting YOUR soldier!
AUSA advances the interests of our men and women who serve, and the family members who stand at their side. Support YOUR soldier by joining AUSA and gifting them a membership today!
Detach & Mail Rank/Title: First Name: Last Name: Mailing Address: Application Date: City: State: Zip: Military Unit: Work Phone: Home Phone: Home of Record: City: State: Zip: Chapter: Fort Jackson - Palmetto State, #3601 Month/Year of Birth: Email:
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The Military’s Importance: funding from prepared food taxes to invite the 120,000 visitors who come The Fort Jackson & McEntire Stories to Fort Jackson each year for Basic hen the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce (GCCC) Graduation Exercises to spend more searched its historical archives several years ago in time seeing the attractions we have W order to gather information for a centennial celebration, in the Columbia area. it was discovered among files that the Chamber’s Board of Directors had long wished for a military installation in the The Columbia Chamber recently Columbia Region. assisted the fort and McEntire in
In 1917, the local business more soldiers than any other Initial Realignment and Closure (BRAC) community and the local government Entry Training Center in the U.S. insurviving a “Support the Our fifth Bases” round campaign. of Base Army. It is the largest employer in The Chamber lead the collective Estate and donated the land to the the Riverbanks Region, with about efforts of business leaders and Warpurchased Department a 1,200-acre (now called Hampton the 7,000 personnel. McEntire Joint Department of Defense). Camp National Guard Base supports 2,100 Jackson was then established in bothgovernment bases contributed officials to keepan annual both the northeast corridor of Columbia. from both the S.C. Air National Guard economicinstallations impact off of ofthe $2.6list. In billion the past, to This was the beginning of a long andmilitary the and S.C. Armycivilian National staff members Guard. our region. After the BRAC process, relationship between the Columbia McEntire is a textbook example of the bases gained expanded missions, Chamber and what came to be a joint military installation, with increasing their economic impact on known as Fort Jackson. nearly equal numbers of both Air the community and sustaining many and Army Guard personnel assigned surrounding businesses. Now, 88 years later, the fort has to the base. become a vital part of the community. As you can see, the community, In a recent Economic Impact study Fort Jackson, and McEntire have on the Military in South Carolina, which regularly hosts receptions enjoyed a solid working relationship Dr. Donald Schunk of the University forGCCC fort has a commanders, Military Affairs the Committee, Soldier since the beginning. We are thrilled of South Carolina informed the that Fort Jackson and Governor’s Taskforce that Fort McEntire will remain a viable Jackson’s total impact on our region part of the community. is about $1.3 billion annually. The impact includes military and civilian payroll, goods and services procured by the fort, expenditures by 120,000+ annual visitors, and the 25,000 military retirees currently living in Richland and Lexington counties. In addition, numerous businesses have sprung up around the fort to Support Institute, U.S. Army serve its soldiers, employees and Chaplains School and the Department of Defense development and entrepreneurship Polygraph Operators School. invisitors, the area.creating Fort profiting Jackson business trains The Chamber also obtained
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The Military’s IMPACT: U.S. Army Training Center & Fort Jackson FORT JACKSON FACTS v Fort Jackson is the largest Initial Entry Training site in the Army, training more than 61,000 Soldiers each year. v Fort Jackson trains more than 50 percent of all Army Basic Combat Training Soldiers each year. v Fort Jackson trains approximately 61 percent of all female Army Basic Combat Training Soldiers each year. v The Drill Sergeant School at Fort Jackson trains all active duty and Reserve component drill sergeants. v Economic impact is approximately $2.6 billion annually in the Midlands. v Fort Jackson has 3,500 active duty military. v Fort Jackson has 3,500 civilian employees. v Fort Jackson is home to 12,000 Family members. v v Forttraining Jackson sites offers and 1,100 support buildings. to 46,000 retirees and approximately 200,000 visitors annually. —Fort September, Jackson 2013 sits on 52,301 Acres (82 square miles) including more than 73 ranges and field
FORT JACKSON PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE
v Soldier Support Institute v 81st Regional Support Command v National Center for Credibility Assessment v Moncrief Army Community Hospital v Dental Activities Command v Armed Forces Chaplaincy Center v U.S. Army Columbia Recruiting Battalion v Victory College v U.S. Army Drill Sergeant School v Network Enterprise Center v Mission and Installation Contracting Command v Civilian Personnel Advisory Center v Military Entrance Processing Station
welcome | Recreational Guide To Fort Jackson & Columbia • South Carolina 9 Fort Jackson National Cemetery South Carolinais going through a major educationalandeconomic TRANSFORMATION
There will be 20,000 job openings in the Midlands over the next five years, but not enough people to fill them.
Most of these jobs will be in Advanced Manufacturing, Alternate Energy, Information Technology, and Health Care, many with salaries in the $40,000 to $100,000 range. These opportunities begin with an early interest in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Midlands Technical College provides a number of ways to get ready for these careers.
Great-paying careers for skilled employees are waiting to be filled. Spread the word.
WHY JOBS ARE UNFILLED WHERE THE JOBS WILL BE HOW EDUCATION PAYS OFF
75% more
Advanced Manufacturing 50% more Earn... Alternate Energy 33% more $ $ $ Information Technology If you... Complete Attend Some Earn an Health Care High School College Associate Degree or Equivalent Certification
45% of jobs in SC require a certificate or Source: Collaborative Economics Compared to those who complete only some associate degree, but only 29% of South Occupational Cluster Study and College high school. Carolinians have this education. Survey of Local Industry Workforce Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Survey of Income and Source: SC Department of Employment and Projections. Program Participation, 2008. Workforce.
803-738-8324 l midlandstech.edu Fort Jackson National Cemetery
The Military’s Importance: National Cemetery Site Selection such as Memorial Day and Veterans Day, we will gather in tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country during times of war and peace. Our new national cemetery is a focal point for volunteerism in the community.
groups, and youth organizations contributeVeterans and in many non-veterans, ways towards civic
care for those who have served. fulfilling our nation’s final promise of As part of the U.S. Department of
continue the proud legacy. Providing Veterans Affairs, we are honored to As part of the largest expansion pledge to honor the unbroken line and maintaining memorials to the of national cemeteries since the of American citizens who have service of veterans is a sacred trust Civil War, the National Cemetery mission. In the words of President Administration opened Fort Jackson our nation. It is a pledge that our and part of Veterans Affairs’ historic National Cemetery on January 5, served and sacrificed in defense of Lincoln: “to care for him who shall 2009. Located at the intersection have borne the battle, and for his of Clemson and Percival Roads, the staff commits to daily as we provide widow, and his orphan.” new cemetery joins South Carolina theireach serviceveteran’s to finalcountry. benefit with the National Cemeteries Beaufort and full dignity and solemnity that befits The cemetery consists of 585 acres to our nation’s veterans. and will provide full burial options Florence in providing burial benefits for nearly 170,000 veterans who The dedication ceremony was live in central South Carolina. The held on October 26, 2008 and was reminiscent of the dedication of two phases.. With hundreds of acres the Soldiers National Cemetery at availablefirst 92 acres for expansion, will be developed Fort Jackson in Gettysburg in 1863. On that day in National Cemetery will serve the 1863, President Abraham Lincoln burial needs of veterans in this region noted that “from these honored well into the next century. dead we take increased devotion” to the cause of freedom. In 2008, In time, Fort Jackson National Honorable William F. Tuerk, VA Cemetery will emerge as a national Under Secretary for Memorial shrine and a centerpiece of the community. On special occasions
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Population Housing Columbia Metropolitan Airport
The Columbia area is home to more Median price asked for houses in than 745,000 individuals, according 2009 in SC: $230,257 T803-822-5000he Comet (Bus Service)
Statistics/Budget & Control Board. Of Median rent in 2009: $567 thisto the population, S.C. Office more of than Research 615,000 & G803-255-7100reyhound live in Richland and Lexington Median household income for houses counties with the remainder living with a mortgage: $74,512 Amtrak 803-256-6465 in rural areas. Researchers anticipate the region’s population to reach one Median household income for DART (Dial 800-872-7245 A Ride Transit) million by 2025. apartments without a mortgage: $39,549 803-255-7085 Climate Other Regional Corporate Median monthly housing costs: $800 Airport Facilities: Average monthly temperatures Hamilton Owens F0eld in Fahrenheit Transportation Min Max C803-822-5555amden Woodward 5,400’ FieldRunway January 37.1 57.2 February 39.1 60.9 Columbia residents will tell you March 45.3 68.2 LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Fairfield803-432-3095; County 5,000’ Airport Runway April 53.0 77.3 ing in the region is location. The May 61.3 84.6 Columbiaone of the area greatest is at the benefits center ofof the liv- June 68.3 90.4 Eastern seaboard, making transporta N803-635-3086;ewberry Municipal 5,000’ RunwayAirport July 71.3 92.4 August 70.4 90.8 you’re traveling to the mountains in- September 65.3 85.9 thetion Upstate, efficient andthe sunnyeconomical. beaches Whether along P803-321-2180;elion Corporate 4,000’ Airport Runway October 54.0 76.9 the shore, or the historic sites in the November 44.8 67.0 Lowcountry, all of South Carolina is ac December 38.3 58.5 803-894-3535; 4,335’ Runway Average Total Precipitation 45.03“ - Average Total Snowfall 1.2“ cessible within a three-hour drive. Columbia, SC crisscross the region, with two other MSA includes the Three interstates (I-20, I-26, I-77) following an hour’s drive. The Columbia Met Median Income major interstates (I-85 & I-95) within communities: major airlines and freight carriers.- 2002 U.S. Census states Amtrakropolitan and Airport Greyhound offers service Bus Lines from median household incomes are: provide additional transportation. • Calhoun Calhoun County $32,736 • Fairfield • Kershaw Kershaw County $38,804 • Lexington LexingtonFairfield County County $44,659$30,376 • Richland Newberry County $32,867 • Saluda Richland County $39,961
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K-12 Schools Columbia International University Lexington Medical Center Public: www.ciu.edu www.lexmed.com Richland School District One 800-777-2227 803-791-2000 Limestone College Moncrief Army Community Hospital www.richlandone.org 803-231-7000 www.limestone.edu www.moncrief.amedd.army.mil Richland School District Two 864-489-7151 803-751-2160 Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary Palmetto Health Baptist www.richland2.org 803-787-1910 www.ltss.lr.edu www.palmettohealth.org Richland/Lexington School District Five 803-786-5150 803-296-2273 Midlands Technical College Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge www.lexrich5.org 803-476-8000 www.midlandstech.edu www.palmettohealth.org Private: 803-738-8324 803-907-7000 St. John Neumann Catholic School South University Palmetto Health Children's Hospital www.sjncatholic.com www.southuniversity.edu/columbia www.ch.palmettohealth.org 803-788-1367 803-799-9082 803-296-KIDS (5437) University of South Carolina Palmetto Health Heart Hospital
St.www.stjosdevine.com Joseph Catholic School (PreK-6) www.sc.edu www.palmettohealth.org 803-254-6736 803-777-7000 803-434-7000 Webster University Palmetto Health Richland
Timmermanwww.timmermanschool.com (PreK-8) www.webster.edu/columbia www.palmettohealth.org 803-782-2748 803-699-0900 803-434-7000 Ben Lippen School Providence Hospital Hospitals www.benlippen.com www.providencehospitals.com William Jennings Bryan Dorn 803-807-4000 803-256-5300 Cardinal Newman School www.cnhs.org Veteranswww.columbiasc.va.gov Affairs Medical Center 803-782-2814 803-776-4000 Hammond School www.hammondschool.org 803-776-0295 Heathwood Hall Episcopal www.heathwood.org 803-765-2309 Colleges & Universities Allen University www.allenuniversity.edu 803-376-5700 Benedict College www.benedict.edu 803-253-5000 Columbia College www.columbiasc.edu 800-277-1301
Columbia, SC Accommodations
Where to stay
When visiting Columbia, South Carolina for a military related event the Fort Jackson Welcome Center can book your reservations. The Welcome Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For active duty soldiers, retirees and reservationsfamily members are available call 1-800-276- and can only6984. be For made unofficial 10 days visitors, in advance. limited To make reservations on post, call the For other information about where to stay in the city, contact the number above. Columbia Regional Visitor’s Center at 803-545-0002 or toll free at 1-800-264-4884
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City Center Partnership vibrant symbol of our citycentercolumbia.sc progressive Southern city. The Congaree Vista Guild Columbia is leading the state in and its members are downtown development with South dedicated to making the Vista the place of choice District (BID). City Center Partnership for shopping, dining, wasCarolina’s formed first to Business manage Improvement Columbia’s and entertainment, a national and international bounded by Gervais, Elmwood, tourist destination, and Assemblydowntown andBID Marionin the 36-block streets. area The Main Street Marketplace is one of environment to live CCP’s signature events which is held anda high-energy grow businesses. urban every Friday in May, June, September The Vista Guild hosts and October in front of the Columbia three main events in Museum of Art at the corner of the Vista each year: the Hampton and Main streets. Artista Vista, Columbia’s premiere art gallery crawl The Main Street Marketplace is La Vista, a high energy vendors who sell art, unique crafts, eventheld held every in April;the Fall Vivathat an open-air market that features congaree vista guild allows participants to taste cuisine and jewelry and other handmade gifts. vistacolumbia.com beverages from local restaurants and Aphotography, door prize is books, awarded hand-designed to the lucky winner at each market. Attendees can bars; and Vista Lights, the official kick enjoy live music from all genres while membership organization that acts prior to Thanksgiving. off to the winter holidays the Thursday they shop. Marektplace hours are asThe the Congaree voice of Vista Columbia’s Guild is downtownnon-profit, 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Admission is Vista area. The organization is charged free. with seeing that Columbia’s Vista is a
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5 points association fivepointscolumbia.com
The Five Points Association, taskincorporated is ensuring since that 1983,Five Points is a stays non- anprofit integral organization and important whose part principle of the City of Columbia. The Association has accomplished and endured many major infrastructure, development and
Some of these projects include: the constructionbeautification of projects two signature over thefountains, years. a beautiful and clean landmark within Merchants in the area stay involved in a monumental streetscaping project the city. the annual events and charity functions executed by the City of Columbia, a as well as contribute to an overall sense Not only is the Five Points Association and the creation of a master plan, concerned with the aesthetics of Five designvillage-wide guidelines beautification and a new project zoning Points, but also the merchants, the of unification and camaraderie. patrons and the residents. On average, each year the organization retains an the Five Points Association boasts outsideoverlay. Incontractor keeping withto keep beautification, Five Points more than 100 members each year.
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stores throughout the area.,ine or party at one of the Vista’s 45 restaurants and bars, or see what the University of South Carolina campus
online. has to offer. Find a visitors’ guide
Five Points fivepointscolumbia.com the corner of Gervais and Main streets Park your car and walk around the or tour historic homes throughout Five Points area, famous among the area such as the Robert Mills University of South Carolina students House or Woodrow Wilson’s boyhood for its hopping night life. During the home. Enjoy permanent and traveling day, the area has many quirky and exhibits at the Columbia Museum of hip specialty shops for browsing. Downtown/City Center Art. There are many historic churches Take in an outdoor concert around citycentercolumbia.sc the fountain in the center of the area, winning Richland Library on Assembly downtown or you can visit the award- anchored by Devine and Harden From the elegant Hennessy’s to the live Street, where there are activities and a streets. Surrounded by beautiful jazz and blues sounds at Mac’s on Main, fun area for children. residences, the bustling city village the city center has a host of restaurants has many restaurants, including to enjoy. Take a guided tour of the outdoor dining opportunities. historic and renovated Statehouse at
The Vista vistacolumbia.com
The Congaree Vista, considered by many to be the arts and entertainment district in Columbia, is in the downtown area bordered by Elmwood Avenue, Assembly Street, Blossom Street and the Congaree River. You can do almost anything in the Vista. Visit the SC State Museum, EdVenture Children’s Museum, or a myriad of artists’ galleries and shops. Shop specialty
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and at the Forest Lake Center Mall in April, May, September, and Forest Acres on Forest Drive. The variety of October with Sweet Seasons – www.forestacres.net available merchandise includes Forest Acres’ premier tree lighting festival—in December. Richland Beyond Gate 2 lays the shops, beauty salons and specialty Mall hosts the city’s seasonal charming southern city of retailers.upscale women’s clothiers, coffee Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays Forest Acres from late April until late October. Enjoy a quiet respite in beautiful The market can be found at South Carolina weather at one of Richland Mall by Bank of America. “Forest Acres has many excellent Forest Acres’ four area parks — The annual Forest Acres Festival is dining, shopping and entertainment Quinine Hill, Citadel, Pinetree, and held in May at AC Flora High School options within easy reach of Fort Idalia Parks. These neighborhood featuring free admission and lots Jackson soldiers and their families,” parks are oases in an urban of food and activities for the kids. said Mark Williams, Forest Acres environment featuring sheltered Most of the city’s events are family city administrator. “We appreciate picnic areas and limited playground oriented and often feature food by the patronage of our Forest Jackson local vendors and entertainment neighbors, and we proudly support outings. by area groups. For the latest on the Friends of our Forces.” equipment for nice family-oriented what’s going on in Forest Acres, The City of Forest Acres is a check out www.forestacres.net or Nestled conveniently between the Fort Jackson sponsor and hosts City of Columbia and Fort Jackson, www.leisurefun.net. the idyllic City of Forest Acres generating events at which our welcomes visitors looking for that friendsvarious in community the services and and tourism- their city atmosphere and attractive families are always welcome. The amenitiesWith its unique for Forest city-within-a- Jackson hospitality without the hustle and soldiers, it’s obvious why Forest bustlewell-known of a big southern city. charm and held on the rooftop at Richland Acres is known as “a city apart.” semi-annual Rooftop Rhythms is With more than 47 excellent dining opportunities, Forest Acres of delicious traditional, ethnic andfeatures regional a palate-pleasing foods. From upscale lineup to casual, available fare includes modern American, Italian, Mexican, Asian and seafood favorites. style atmosphere or a quiet dinner forWhether two, Forest interested Acres has in something a family- to satisfy every appetite.
Department store shopping is only minutes away from Fort Jackson. Richland Mall, at the intersection of Forest Drive and Beltline Boulevard, features a Barnes and Noble and Belk department store. Specialty shops abound at Trenholm Plaza, at the corner of Forest Drive and Trenholm Road,
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Festivals & Events
The Carolina Cup 803-432-6513 and much more. There are various carolina-cup.org activitiesheroes of freedom, held for a the USO-style kids such show as opportunities to climb through Established in 1930, The Carolina Cup military helicopters and other is one of the two premier steeplechase equipment, face painting, mini basic races in the Southeast and is hailed training, rock walls and a fun zone. as South Carolina’s largest sporting/ Additionally, there are always plenty of social event. Camden welcomes more food and beverage vendors available than 70,000 visitors from all over to suit every appetite. The Celebrate the state. The Cup is known for its Freedom Festival Air and Ground extravagant tailgating parties where Show is free and open to the public. all the ladies wear bright sundresses and straw hats. Gates open at 9 a.m. St. Patrick’s Day in Five as picnickers roll in to prepare for the South Carolina State Fair Points 803-799-3387 fivepointscolumbia.com drive from Columbia, many Columbia scstatefair.org residentssix afternoon have races. made Only The a 45-minute Cup an St. Pat’s in Five Points, a tradition a annual tradition. Each year, the For more than 125 years, the South quarter of a century in the making, Carolina Cup is held at the end of Carolina State Fair has come to has become a special event not only Columbia for two weeks. Rides, food, for residents in the region, but also for games and concerts featuring national people throughout South Carolina and AnotherMarch or the event first inof April. Camden, The talent attract local and widespread Colonial Cup, is held each year in attendance. Exhibits featuring art, for many and a chance to celebrate all November. Find more information at thatthe tri-stateis Irish with area. 40,000 It’s a ofhomecoming your closest the web site address above. fairgrounds. A large rocket near the friends. frontcrafts, entrance flowers andis a popularlivestock landmark. cover the Groups wishing to gather at a common For more than 30 years, St. Pat’s in Five Celebrate Freedom location often say, “Meet me at the Points continues to spread goodwill 803-772-2945 Rocket.” The fair is held each year in and good times with concerts, 5K and October. 10K races, carnival, parade and other Thunder, The Celebrate Freedom activities. In tune with the original Festival Air and Ground Show, is a desire for the festival, proceeds from St. Pat’s in Five Points are donated to local in America’s history who have made charities and used for the betterment family-friendly event that honors those our national freedoms. Hosted by the March each year. sacrifices to establish and maintain Celebrate Freedom FoundationTM, of Five Points. The event is held in mid- the festival is held on Armed Forces Day and is one of the largest patriotic displays in the Southeast. columbia regional visitors center The festival offers events and 803-545-0002 attractions suitable for all ages, columbiacvb.com/calendar aerobatics, parachuting, wingwalkers, Visit the web site to view an online including precision formation flying, calendar of current events taking encampments, educational displays, place throughout the area. military flyovers, living history field 22 welcome | Recreational Guide To Fort Jackson & Columbia • South Carolina Performing Arts & Concerts
colonial life arena Koger Center 803-576-9200 for the Arts, USC coloniallifearena.com 803-777-7500 koger.sc.edu Feel like taking in some college hoops? How about The Koger Center is part of the a national concert tour? University of South Carolina Or a family entertainment campus at the corner of show? Columbia’s Colonial Assembly and Greene streets. Ira and Nancy Koger, for sports and entertainment whom the center is named, Life Arena, a state-of-the-art made substantial personal more. In its inaugural years, and corporate donations to thearena, Colonial offers Life all Arena of this has and contribute to the funding featured notorious musical of the $15 million project. talents like Elton John, Billy Music, theater and dance Joel, Jimmy Buffett, Kenny performances crowd the list Chesney, Rascal Flatts and of approximately 535 seasonal Kanye West, to name a few. presentations. Family entertainment shows like Disney on Ice and the productions entirely in house. Sesame Street Live also have drawn Longstreet Theatre considerable crowds. a.m. and 3 p.m. (excluding holidays). 803-777-4288 Shows are offered every Saturday at 11 artsandsciences.sc.edu/thea/ The Colonial Life Arena is the largest Columbia City Ballet arena in the state of South Carolina Located at the intersection of Greene with 18,000 seats, and the tenth 803-799-7605 columbiacityballet.com and Sumter streets on the University of South Carolina campus, Longstreet in the nation. Located on the beautiful The Columbia City Ballet is known Universitylargest on-campus of South basketballCarolina campus, facility as one of the strongest and most sponsored performances. This Greek Theatre facilitates many University- versatile ballet companies in the Revival structure was built in 1855 suites, four entertainment suites, and as an auditorium for the university. this one-of-a-kind facility features 41 region and in the country. Founded in 1961, the Columbia City Ballet hospitality room. has integrated the world of dance the Frank McGuire Club, a full-service The staging area is a unique ‘theater- within the lives of Columbians. In seating on four sides. in-the-round’ with auditorium-style Columbia Marionette the beginning, the Company was a Theatre community dance group staging only Nickelodeon Theater/ 803-252-7366 two performances a year. Columbia Columbia Film Society City Ballet has expanded to more than cmtpuppet.org 803-254-8234 80 major performances per year, with .nickelodeon.org Columbia features one of only 20 an audience of approximately 51,000 marionette theaters in the United States. people each season. The Columbia City The Nickelodeon Theatre is a 99 seat The theatre was founded in 1988 and Ballet also travels to perform for other theater located in Columbia SC on the can accommodate up to 300 children communities across the nation. corner of Main and Taylor Streets, adjacent to the Mast General Store. In operation since 1979, “the Nick”, run and adults. A 30-foot stage features by the Columbia Film Society, is home puppets ranging from 12 inches to five feet. Five full-time staff members create welcome | Recreational Guide To Fort Jackson & Columbia • South Carolina 23 Performing Arts & Concerts
located at 930 Laurel Street. The shows begin at 8 p.m. and are free to anyone who wishes to share the Shakespeare experience.
Town Theatre 803-779-2510 towntheatre.com
Town Theatre is the oldest community theatre building in continuous use in the United States and is listed in the Sandlapper Singers music education National Register of Historic Places. special series with extra showtimes. program. American music, American Town Theatre has one of the largest to three film screenings daily, and sound is the branding theme. auditoriums of any Columbia theatre group. Its commitment to presenting The Nick is the only non-profit art and is the home for over 25,000 plays and musicals of wide general house film theater in South Carolina South Carolina appeal has earned the largest regular Philharmonic audience of any cultural performing filmgoers each year. 803-771-7937 organization in Columbia. Each SANDLAPPER SINGERS scphilharmonic.com season brings in close to 20,000 803-381-5481 theatre patrons of all ages. sandlappersingers.org organization, the South Carolina The Sandlapper Singers, South PhilharmonicAn independent entertains, 501(c)3 nonprofit educates, Trustus Theatre Carolina’s premier professional enriches and excites diverse audiences 803-254-9732 choral ensemble, present a three throughout the Midlands and beyond trustus.org concert series in Columbia each year since 1964. The introduction of and tour to other locations through Music Director Morihiko Nakahara Trustus Theatre is the Midlands choice the southeast. This talented group in 2008/2009 ushered in a New Era for modern theatre. Consistently of singers founded and directed by of Artistic Excellence that is allowing voted “Best Local Theatre”, this stage Dr. Lillian Quackenbush, focuses on the orchestra to move forward and theatre specializes in producing the American choral music presented uniquely to include dance, and performing arts group. World Premiere shows. The Trustus local instrumental ensembles. The become the Midlands pre-eminent experiencebest in Broadway, is unmatched Off-Broadway, because and of Singers frequently perform in period the free popcorn, a cash bar where The South Carolina you can take your drinks to your seats, auditorium utilizing lights and sound Shakespeare Company costumes within a state-of- the- art enhancements.. The Singers’ 35 803-787-BARD (2273) voices are compromised of church shakespearesc.org choir directors, professional singers, bankers, physicians, and music Classically trained actors who have studied at the former Folger Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, teachers. Educational efforts include high school participants performwith D.C., and the Royal Academy of Side-by-Side, a program in which the Singers, a vocal scholarship for Dramatic Art share their talents at the high school students, and the Young downtown Finlay Park amphitheatre
24 welcome | Recreational Guide To Fort Jackson & Columbia • South Carolina and the most comfortable seats in town. Trustus produces
8pm, with Sunday matinees at 3pm. Visit www.trustus.org toshows guarantee year-round your seats that andrun forThursday all season through information. Saturday at
The Township Auditorium 803-576-2350 thetownship.org
The Township Auditorium began it historical presence in Richland County in 1930 with a concert performance by the legendary conductor John Philip Susa. Over the past 80 years, almost every major performer has taken the stage at theTownship, including Elvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen, Prince, Bob Hope, Jerry Seinfeld and Bob Dylan, to name just a few. Theatrical performances include the Bolshoi Ballet, The Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra and many others.
Workshop theatre 803-799-6551 workshoptheatre.com
For more than 40 years, Workshop Theatre has been the creative domain of many of the area’s most talented actors, directors, and technicians. It is a place where those who love the dramatic arts join in a community that values the pulsing experience of live theatre.
As Workshop continues the Next Stage campaign to construct our new facility at 635 Elmwood Avenue, we will be focused on raising the necessary funds to complete the project. all contributions to the building fund are deductible to the fullWorkshop extent of Theatre the law. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, and
Local Attractions
South Carolina State Museum 301 Gervais Street 803-898-4921 museum.state.sc.us
SouthHands-on Carolina fun andState learning Museum can facing be Gervaisfound on Street. each ofThis the museum four floors proudly of the carries the title of the Southeast’s largest and most comprehensive museum. Renovated in 1893, the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden programs. The CMA collection museum is housed in its biggest 803-779-8717 encompasses nearly 7,000 works and artifact – The Columbia Mill along the riverbanks.org spans thousands of years of history, Congaree River. Exhibits focus on the representing a full range of world four disciplines of South Carolina’s art, Riverbanks is home to more than 2,000 cultures. The CMA welcomes over history, natural history and science/ 135,000 visitors annually and is a technology. and one of the nation’s most beautiful catalyst for community creativity with magnificent and fascinating animals and inspiring botanical gardens. The a diverse spectrum of programming, from exhibitions and lectures to Richland Library natural habitat exhibits, scenic river concerts, Arts & Draughts parties and views,lush 170-acre spectacular site featuresvalley overlooks dynamic 803-799-9084 craft haven gatherings. richlandlibrary.com For more than 40 years, Riverbanks hasand providedsignificant individuals, historic landmarks. families Richland Library is a vibrant, EdVenture Children’s and groups with a common place contemporary organization with to connect with and learn about the Museum world’s wildlife and wild places. 803-779-3100 state-of-the-art technology, friendly Twice awarded the Governor’s Cup edventure.org and cultural programs, and 11 and helpful staff, a variety of literary for South Carolina’s Most Outstanding bustling facilities located throughout Experience the joy of learning and Tourist Attraction, Riverbanks is the the county. Whether you’re looking discovery at EdVenture Children’s premier family choice for education for personalized help to explore the Museum in the Vista area of and recreation in the Southeast. Check the web site for the updated entertainment for all ages, Richland entice children of all ages, including Midlands, access to free Wi-Fi or animal demonstration schedule. aColumbia. special play Hands-on area for children experiences under experience for residents and visitors alike.Library Don’t offers miss athe truly Maurice customizable Sendak Columbia Museum of Art they walk through the front doors Wild Things mural located in the 803-799-2810 age 3. The first thing visitors see when architecturally stunning 242,000 columbiamuseum.org made of reinforced, molded plastic square foot Main Library on Hampton thatis Eddie, children a 40-foot, can climb 17.5 on, ton in child and Street in downtown Columbia. Located in the heart of downtown through. The museum also features a Columbia, SC, Columbia Musuem gift shop with a wide variety of toys of Art (CMA) ranks among leading and educational treasures. art institutions in the country and is distinguished by its innovative exhibitions and creative educational
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Historic Columbia artifacts. Evolving permanent exhibits Foundation and changing exhibit galleries make 803-252-1770 HistoricColumbia.org each visit a new experience! Historic Columbia Foundation tells Finlay Park the stories of people, places and 803-545-3100 columbiasc.net/parksandrec progress in Columbia and Richland County. Featuring guided tours, SC Confederate Relic Room Named after a former mayor of cultural programs, educational & Military Museum activities, historic gardens, special 803-737-8095 peaceful retreat within downtown events and a museum shop, visits crr.sc.gov Columbia, Finlay Park is a 14-acre become memorable experiences. 1991, Finlay Park has become one of Annual events include the Jubilee: Founded in 1896, the SC Confederate Columbia.Columbia’s Since most its popular official openingrecreation in Festival of Heritage, Holiday House Relic Room & Military Museum is the areas. Located in the central part Tours and Scarecrows in the Garden. oldest history museum in the state. of the city, it provides an excellent The museum focuses on South Caro Serving as a leader in heritage tourism setting for concerts, festivals, picnics lina’s military history from the Revo for 50 years, the Foundation manages or long walks. A waterfall cascades lutionary War to the present. The- down a rocky landscape at the back four historic house museums and - of the park. The park boasts a stage, their associated artifacts. to discover and explore the state’s benches and swings, two playgrounds museummilitary history offers througha unique exhibits opportunity fea and another ‘island stage’ located in a
- turing many rare and one-of-a-kind half-acre pond. Local Attractions
Sally Salamander your journey, feel free to pet me. Stop by Columbia Regional Visitors Walking tour Like our residents, I too am friendly columbiacvb.com/ and full of Southern graciousness.” pick up a brochure and map or visit salamander columbiasalamander.com.Center, the first stop on the tour, to Sally Salamander is a walking tour “I’m Sally, Columbia’s newest of downtown Columbia featuring numbered, bronze statues of around Columbia, be sure to notice South Carolina’s state amphibian, theambassador! beautiful As architecture you look for and me the spotted salamander. The tour cultural icons of South Carolina’s was presented by the Leadership ‘“Famously Hot’” capital city. We Columbia class of 2009, and pride ourselves on maintaining is maintained by Columbia our rich history as we build for the Metropolitan Convention & Visitors future. When you spot me along Bureau.
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learn more about conservation and environmental protection through
educational visitors center. The park is locatedguided 20 tours, miles informed southeast staff of Columbia and an
are available at 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays. off SC Route 48. Guided nature walks miles of hiking trails are free to the public.Camping, canoeing, fishing and 18
Three Rivers Greenway 803-765-2200 Dreher Island State Park riveralliance.org 803-364-4152 Nestled along the banks of the Broad, southcarolinaparks.com/ Saluda, and Congaree Rivers, and dreherisland uniting the cities of Columbia, West Columbia and Cayce, the Three Dreher Island State Park spans Rivers Greenway is the perfect venue Twelve miles of Lake Murrary for a multitude of activities. The shoreline, 348 acres, andthree recent addition to the West Columbia islands. The three islands are linked Riverwalk and the creation of the to the mainland by a causeway and Cayce Riverland Park Connection, two bridges. These islands provide provide visitors countless new the perfect environment for water Congaree National Park activities, lakeside camping and 803-776-4396 hotspots as well as breathtaking picnicking. Lakeside villas and a nps.gov/cong viewsopportunities, of the pristine including islands fishing and nature trail are also features of Columbia skyline. These new portions the recreation area. Facilities and amenities include public restrooms, bottomland hardwood forest in the U.S. over a mile of lighted boardwalk with picnic tables, shelters, playground, coversThe last the significant 22,000 tractacres of of old-growth Congaree spectacularalso offer the views opportunity of the to Congree explore store, hiking trails, primitive camping, Swamp. With towering pines and giant River and access to the old dam and campsites with facilities, lakeside hardwoods, Congaree National Park historic Cayce Locks. includes one of the highest canopies boat ramp. in the world and some of the tallest camping, vacation cabins, fishing and Visitors to the Three Rivers Greenway trees in the Eastern United States. will come in close contact with Avid bird watchers and nature Visitors are encouraged to observe the three rivers, while enjoying an enthusiasts should visit Lunch and photograph along the boardwalks array of natural habitats, historical Island, also known as Doolittle or that travel through the unique habitat points of interest and recreational Bombing Range Island, to witness of a South Carolina swamp. opportunities. Whatever your the thousands of purple martins that interest, ability, or recreational come here to roost, and the reason The Congaree National Park is not only aspiration, there are so many reasons a visitor’s attraction but also a space for research. The staff of the park Norththis area America. has been officially deemed promote the preservation of natural to get to the Greenway! the first purple martin sanctuary in Highlights include: 9 miles of all habitats and encourage visitors to
welcome | Recreational Guide To Fortpurpose Jackson &paths; Columbia access • South to threeCarolina rivers; 31 lighted pathways; emergency call boxes; dog friendly; dozens of picnic areas; wildlife lookouts; paddle or launch into the Congaree River; ADA accessible, makes it perfect for baby carriages, wheelchairs, and skates; clean restrooms; a series of wayside exhibits that tell the history and environment of the area; lots of great places Ltoa eat,ke shop,Murra stayy and Countr live nearby!y 803-781-5940 LakeMurrayCountry.com
Lake Murray draws thousands of visitors each day and spans four counties wide. This recreational paradise, with more than 650 miles of shoreline, provides some of the most scenic landscapes and picturesque sunsets COLUMBIA’S BEST you’ll ever experience. Whether its canoeing or kayaking in calm waters or rapids, navigating sails through cutting
Magazinewinds or leisurely named Lakecruising Murray in a sail, one power of the or top fishing 10 places boat, BURGERS, toLake live Murray and boat. is the It alsoplace attracts to be! thousands In June 2011, each Boating year to FLW Tour, the National Bass Circuit, and Bassmasters FRIES, SHAKES tournaments,nationally sponsored just to name fishing a few. tournaments, including the Lake murray Public Access AND BREWS SCE&G Park and Ramp Site: Facilities and amenities includeThere are picnic five public tables, access shelters, points a public in Lexington swimming County: area, public restrooms and boat ramp. Facilities and amenities SCE&G North Recreation Area: NEXT TO WHOLE FOODS piers and boat ramp. Hiltoninclude R publicecreation restrooms, Area: Facilities picnic tables, and amenities shelters, includefishing Ask us about our Military discount! picnic tables, shelters, public restrooms and boat ramp. Bundrick Island: Facilities and amenities include hiking AMERICAN ROADSIDE parking. 702 Cross Hill Road Ltrailsarry and Koon swimming Landing: but Facilities offer andno public amenities restrooms include or picnic tables, public restrooms and boat ramp. There is Columbia, SC 29205 one public access point in Saluda County. 803.790.9960 SCE&G Park: Facilities and amenities include public restrooms, picnic tables, fishing and boat ramp. americanroadside.com
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Colonial life arena 803-576-9200 coloniallifearena.com
Since its opening in November 2002, South Carolina has embraced the Colonial Life Arena as the leading source of entertainment in the state. Home to the University of South Carolina men’s and women’s basketball teams, the Colonial Life Arena is the largest arena in South South Carolina and Virginia, the CPL campus basketball facility in the CAROLINA STADIUM nation.Carolina, In and recent the 10thpolls largest conducted on- 800-4SC-FANS and gives college players the chance gamecocksonline.com/facilities by Pollstar Magazine, the Colonial is certified by Major League Baseball Life Arena was ranked the #1 arena bats during the summer months. Home of the Carolina Gamecocks in the Carolinas and the #2 college to refine their skills with wooden baseball team, this stadium seats building in the nation. 5,000 people. The USC baseball team On-field promotions and Blowie, the has been among the best in the nation Blowfish mascot, make attending a and attending games has become a CApital City Stadium game fun for the whole family! tradition for Columbia and South 803-254-FISH Williams-Brice Stadium Carolina residents. It is an enjoyable blowfishbaseball.com 800-777-4271 experience for the whole family. gamecocksonline.com/facilities the Coastal Plain League (collegiate Home of the University of South summerHome of league),the Columbia this stadium Blowfish has of Carolina Gamecocks, this football a lighted natural grass surface with stadium seats 82,500 people. seating for 5,500 people. The Coastal Among the top 15 largest stadiums Plain League is the nation’s hottest summer collegiate baseball league, has been used for large concerts and now in its 10th season. Featuring in the country, Williams-Brice also 15 teams playing in North Carolina, filming of major motion pictures.
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International Corridor
Experience the Vibrant Multi-Cultural World of Decker Boulevard, Richland County’s Official International Corridor!
dealerships, gas stations, and realtors located along the culturalDecker Boulevard goods and is servicesa vibrant andtwo-mile a safe stretch and blossoming of highway Mall) as well as a long-term storage facility, several auto that encompasses the best of international cuisine, multi- discounts. highway, with many of these businesses offering military twonight- miles life.Located from the less Forest than Drive/ a mile Strom from Boulevard,the Boyden Decker Arbor David Whigham, owner of the highly successful Comedy BoulevardGate of Fort isJackson a stone’s off throwPercival from Road Columbia and approximately Mall and Housespeaks highly of Decker and its encompassing business and organizations. Says David “I grew up in this Parklane Roads. area and in a sense locating the club here is like coming easily accessible from I-20, I-77, Percival, Two Notch and home to me. Decker is the most unique place in the The thriving commercial district features countless Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Indian, Vietnamese and Mexican restaurants, as well as several international Columbia area and visitors can find just about everything bakeries and shops. Decker Boulevard is home to a fresh onefrom another. A- Z. This I also great think place that proves it is very that important people from that allas Seafood Market, a Carnicería, several Asian Markets, a aethnicities community and that cultures we business can peacefully owners co-exist give backand respect to the Western apparel shop and a hair salon, which caters to the soldiers that have given so much to us.” art of African braiding. In fact, there a several hair salons
soldiers $1 tickets with a proper military ID. and barbers shops which cater to a multi-ethnic clientele. On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Whigham offers are restaurants that feature the standard American fare If you are looking to experience the very best that Columbia In addition to the numerous international offerings, there Sonic, Taco Bell and CiCi’s Pizza. It is also extremely easy tolike conduct McDonalds, business Chick-Fil-A, along Decker Rush’s, Boulevard Longhorn Steakhouse,as there are area has to offer -come to Decker where the world awaits several insurance agencies, a DMV (located in Decker you!
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Shopping Districts
Columbia Place 803-788-4676 shopcolumbiaplace.com
Columbia Place features more than 75 national, regional and local retailers including anchors such as Columbia’s only Macy’s department store, Sears. Burlington Coat Factory, Claire’s, Foot Locker, Bath and Body Works, Charlotte Russe, Victoria’s Secret, and Payless ShoeSource. . Columbia Village at Sandhills a variety of promotions and savings forPlace’s members Military of Dealsthe military. program Military offers Dutch Square Center and living destination in the state. members must simply show their 803-772-8430 Stroll through the charming outdoor dutchsquare.com streets and shop at department stores like Belk and JCPenney and over 100 military identification to receive All roads lead to Dutch Square Center, specialty shops. Dine in over a dozen these special offers. Columbiana Centre featuring a 14 screen movie theater in service destinations. Take in a movie 803-732-6260 theSouth mall, Carolina’s a food court, first Burlington& favorite Coatmall atfine the restaurants, Regal Sandhill night Cinemas spots, 16. or Buyfast columbianacentre.com stores with something for everyone. or renovate your house with Home Columbiana Centre is the premier Factory, Belk, Office Depot & a host of Depot.the family And groceries there’s luxury at Super residential Bi-Lo shopping destination in the South living with the Promenade at Sandhill Carolina Midlands providing an richland mall condominiums or the Residence atmosphere of casual sophistication 803-782-7575 at Sandhill apartments. Village at Richlandmall-sc.com Sandhill is truly Columbia’s only one Stores include: bebe, Coach, Sephora, stop destination for every part of and offering many premier retailers. Located in the heart of Columbia, SC, your life. Banana Republic and Forever 21. Midtown at Forest Acres is a unique Williams-Sonoma, Ann Taylor Loft, collection of shops, dining, and Workshop and then for a ride on the entertainment. Enjoy stores such as carouselTake the located kids the in the Build-A-Bear food court. Belk, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Columbiana Centre is conveniently and Regal Cinema. With covered located and easily accessible from all parking just steps away from stores, parts of the Columbia area and has Midtown at Forest Acres is a great more than 100 great stores for your place to be. shopping pleasure.
Village at Sandhill 803-419-0235 VillageAtSandhill.com
Village at Sandhill is the largest shopping, dining, entertainment,
welcome | Recreational Guide To Fort Jackson & Columbia • South Carolina 39 Columbia Area Maps: Metropolitan Area Columbia Area Maps: City Center Welcome to Fort Jackson Victory Starts Here! We invite you to review the following pages and learn more of what Fort Jackson & Family and MWR have to offer. Fort Jackson is the largest Initial Entry Training Center in the Army, providing training to almost 50% of the men and 80% of the women who enter the service each year.
While some installations in recent years have experienced downsizing and closure, Fort Jackson has added new schools and training institutions. These include the Soldier Support Institute (SSI), the Chaplains Center and School, and the Center for Credibility Assessment.
Fort Jackson is a city within a city that encompasses some 52,000 acres of land and more than 1000 buildings.
Soldiers, civilians, retirees and Family members make up Fort Jackson and its post population of approximately 20,000 military and civilian personnel. The installation instructs an average of 50,000 Soldiers in basic training and advanced individual training annually. An additional 19,000 attend courses at its advance training schools. Fort Jackson employs 4,300 civilians and provides services for more than 100,000 retirees.
42 welcome | Recreational Guide To Fort Jackson & Columbia • South Carolina Welcome to Fort Jackson Welcome to Fort Jackson
Welcome to Fort Jackson, the wonderful city of Columbia, the Midlands, and the State of South Carolina.
Teamin the Jackson heart of is South proud Carolina. to be a member of one of the finest and most military friendly communities in our great nation. There is no finer place to serve, raise a Family, get an education, or launch a career than here At Fort Jackson we are committed to training the World’s Best Soldiers, while providing the very best quality of life for our service members and Families. Our goal is to create an environment where people enjoy living and working. Each week we open our gates and embrace thousands of Families and friends who arrive to celebrate the transformation of their loved ones into Soldiers. This results in a one of a kind Basic Combat Training graduation ceremony which formally recognizes the newest Soldiers entering
military community a positive and lasting one. These young men and women and their Families are our thefuture service and there to our is nocountry. better investment We all have of a our part time, in makingenergy, andthese southern new Army hospitality. families first experiences to a
There is more to Fort Jackson than just basic combat training. We have a tremendously diverse population that trains Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and DoD Civilians. Our Soldier Support Institute conducts
a host of training and schools including Advanced Individual Training and Officer Training; the Armed Forcesgraduate Chaplaincy courses in Centerpsychophysiology trains Chaplains detection for of all deception of our services; for all National the United agencies. States These Army are Drill but aSergeant Schoolfew of trainsthe vital all missions the Army’s we drill perform sergeants; routinely. and the Fort National Jackson Center has grown for Credibility and continues Assessment to grow providesto meet the requirements of our Army, both at war, and now as we transition to an Army of preparation.
We are very proud of all of our members of Team Jackson and our critical training mission, the rich tradition and history of the Fort, and the exceptionally strong relationships and ties that we have forged within this superb community. We want everyone in the Columbia and Midlands area to feel that they are a part of Fort Jackson. We also want to see you at Fort Jackson. We want you to take advantage of the sights and sounds provided by the largest Initial Entry Training base in our Army as well as the recreational opportunities and services provided on our great installation. We also want you to be a part of the countdown to celebrating Fort Jackson’s 100th year birthday celebration in 2017. So come get to
know your team at Fort Jackson and enjoy the greaterWilliam ColumbiaD. Hain Metropolitan area! Bradley A. Becker Command Sergeant Major
Brigadier General Commanding General Post Command Sergeant Major
44 welcome | Recreational Guide To Fort Jackson & Columbia • South Carolina Family & Morale, Welfare & Recreation
Family & Morale, Welfare & Recreation (FMWR) provides for the physical, cultural and social needs, as well as the general well-being of our military members and their Families. Every dollar spent at FMWR facilities is reinvested in quality of life programs to benefit our ever-growing Fort Jackson Family.
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Child, Youth & School Services
Child, Youth & School Services provides the Fort Jackson community with quality child development options and youth programs. These programs reduce the conflict between parenting responsibilities and mission requirements, enhance the development of children and youth and engage youth in constructive activities during discretionary times.
New to Fort Jackson? Call the Outreach Services Director at 803-751-4869 to schedule your child’s Welcome Wagon visit! OUTREACH serve the needs of Soldiers and civilian employees by SERVICES providing quality, dependable 3392 Magruder Avenue child care. Curriculum for all 803-751-4865 child development programs regardless of setting is child Parent Central Services oriented with an emphasis service for Families interested activities which encourage in• One-stop registering enrollment/sign their children forup childrenon creative, to acquire age-appropriate knowledge child care and/or other youth about themselves and their services environment. Our early (Saturday Before Easter), Month of childhood programs use the program options the Military Child Events (April), Creative Curriculum. • Information on all CYS Services American Girl Doll Tea (May) , Boys & Girls Club Day for Kids (September), Scales Avenue Child • Vacancy listings and waiting list Fall Festival (October), Family Fun Development Center (CDC) for• Babysitter military referral Families moving to Fair (November) and Jingle Bell 4581 Scales Avenue another• Installation-to-installation duty station referral Jog & Reindeer Games (December). CYS Services also supports other classes Community Events with children’s The803-751-6221/ Scales 803-751-6230 Avenue Child • Sign up for sports and instructional activities such as Fire Prevention Development Center is accredited Open House, National Night Out, Kids On Site by the National Association for the meetings, training and other events Fort Jackson Birthday and Torchlight Education of Young Children and - on-site child care for Tattoo. of Defense. Hours are Monday in a pre-approved space. Mobile Recreation CHILD DEVELOPMENT certified to operate by Department camp activities provided at - summer SERVICES designated locations during the Scalesthrough Avenue Friday, 0500-1830. CDC provides the summer months provided at no cost . Fort Jackson has two child following types of care: development centers for children, Parent Education/Involvement infant through age 5, two shared weeks to 5 years of age • Full day care for children from 6 Opportunities centers for children, infant through per week) for children 6 weeks to 5 • Part day care (less than 25 hours CYS Services Special Events: homes, and four development homes years of age Penny Carnival (January), Sweetheart to5th meet grade, the 5-10 needs Family for childchild care Ball (February), Literary Fair (March), on Fort Jackson. These programs Program, part day or full day Spring Jamboree & Easter Egg Hunt • Strong Beginnings 4 Year Old Pre K
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Imboden Street Child care before or after the operating Development Center (CDC) hours• Hourly of thecare Hood for individuals Street CDC needing 5979 Imboden Street
Family income • Fees for care are based on total The803-562-5901/ Imboden 803-751-5902 Street Child Hood Street Child Development Center is a shared center Development Center (CDC) with early childhood and school age 4585 Hood Street Department of Defense. Normal Imboden Street School Age operatingspaces. It hours is certified are Monday to operate through by Center The803-751-1970/ Hood Street 803-751-1972 Child Development 5978 Imboden Street Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of hoursFriday, are 0400-2100, available by reservation and Saturday, and with0500-1800. appropriate Overnight documentation. and weekend The803-562-2022/ Imboden 803-562-2029 Street School Age operate by Department of Defense. Center is a shared center with early TheYoung hours Children are Monday and certified through to Imboden Street CDC provides the childhood and school age spaces. It following types of care: of Defense. Normal operating hours openingsFriday, 0730-1730, available upon and request 1st & 3rdfor children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age foris certified the early to childhood operate by section Department of the unit/organizationFriday evenings, 1800-2300. functions. Special • Extended hours full day care for facility are Monday through Friday, 4 Year Old Pre K Program The Hood Street CDC provides: • Extended hours Strong Beginnings support of mission requirements for Imboden0500-1830. Street SAC provides the needing less than 25 hours of care per Active• Overnight Duty Soldiers and weekend assigned careto Fort in following type of care: • Hourly child care for individuals Jackson are accepted. weeks to 4 years of age week on a reservation basis. Walk-ins National Guard and Reserve during • Full day care for children from 6 Battle• Saturday Training and Assembly Sunday care for total Family income • Transportation or escort services • Fees for full day care are based on are provided to/from on-post schools care before or after the operating Lee Road Child Development for mid-day and end-of-day times, but hours• Hourly of thecare Scales for individuals Avenue CDC. needing Center pernot forweek) morning for children drop off 6 weeks to 5 5978 Imboden Street years• Part of day age care (less than 25 hours $4 per hour. Fees for extended hours full• Fees day for care hourly are based care are on atotal flat Familyrate of The Lee Road Child Development $4 per hour per child. Fees for part income. Center is a 20 capacity facility for day• Fees care for are hourly based care on areFamily a flat income rate of children of all ages designed to Child, Youth & School Services
Child Care providers located on post support of mission requirements for• Overnight Active Duty and Soldiers weekend assigned care in residential areas. FCC providers, their to Fort Jackson spousein government and children quarters over or theoff agepost of in 12 must pass required background National Guard and Reserve checks and participate in a Family during• Saturday Battle and Training Sunday Assembly care for are monitored and inspected on a needing care on a space available interview. FCC homes, once certified, basis• Hourly if care care is not for available individuals in other CYS Services facilities. enablingregular basis. them The to FCCadd Programto the Family’s offers incomeself-employment while staying for military at home spouses with of $4 per hour. Fees for shift care his/her own children. are• Fees based for hourly on total care Family are a income. flat rate provide round the clock care. It is Overnight and weekend care are by Department of Defense provided at • FCC program is certified to operate of Defense. The facility is scheduled by the Garrison Commander tocertified open in to the operate 3rd quarter by Department of FY2013. no cost for Active Duty Soldiers and • FCC homes are certified to operate Normal operating hours will be National Guard and Reserve with appropriate documentation of mission • Home environments care. This facility will be used for requirements or Battle Training before/after• Small group school, settings hourly, extended overnightdefined based and weekend on the care demand currently for Assembly, respectively. hours• All types and longof care: term full care day, part day, being provided at the Imboden Child Development Center. Family Child Care upon between the provider and the 3392 Magruder Avenue parent• Fees for Family Child Care are agreed Lee Road CDC will provide the following types of care: helps keep fees in FCC homes 803-751-6234 • FCC Subsidy Assistance Program to 5 years of age whose parents work for children 4 weeks to 12 years of Development Centers rotating• Full day shifts care foror 2ndchildren or 3rd from shift. 6 weeks Family Child Care homes offer care below those in the on-post Child
age by trained and certified Family Child, Youth & School Services
Child Development Homes 5953 A/B and 5955 A/B Parker Lane Supervised activities in 4 service 1400-1800. Hours vary by home 803-751-6234 (for information) areas include sports, fitness and The Child Development Homes are a andhealth; academic arts, recreation support, and mentoring leisure, andlife skills; intervention. citizenship and leadership; Family child care. Two (2) Child & Youthcross betweenProgram center-basedassistants provide care careand Programs and services offered include: operatefor up to 12these children home in by a home-basedDepartment ofsetting. Defense. CYS Services is certified to and• Monthly youth calendar of events for open recreation developed jointly by staff to operate by Department of Defense. Middle School youth SCHOOL AGE SERVICES HoursSchool are and Monday Teen Program through is Thursday, certified • No cost after school program for Keystone) This program bridges the gap between • Leadership Clubs (Torch & Child Development Services and 1400-2100; Fridays, 1400-2200; Youth Services and provides quality Saturdays, 1300-2200; and Sundays, programs for youth 1st through 5th grade. The School Age Servcies Program operates from two shared centers and one dedicated school age center. School Age Services is certified by Department of Defense and affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs Occasionalof America usersand 4-H. receive 5 hours free for the afternoon program a month and weekend hours as part of CYS are available at an hourly, part day or fullServices day rate. registration; additional hours
YOUTH SERVICES Middle School and Teen Program (MS/T) 5975 Chesnut Road
The Middle School and Teen Program operates803-751-6387/803-751-1136 from the Youth Center. As appropriatea Boys & Girls activities Club affiliate for youth and in 4-H6th gradepartner, through the MS/T 12th Program grade. The offers Middle age weekly • 4-H Clubs which meet Program (teens 14 and older• Workforce may apply Preparation for Food & Beverage Attendant positions at the Youth Center through the NAF
blockPersonnel parties Office) • Dances, lock-ins and
• Community service opportunities • Youth of the Month & Youth of the Year Program • Homework & tutoring assistance • Technology instruction • Games room and sports tournaments • After school snacks Youth• HIRED! Sports Apprenticeship Program 5975 Chesnut Road
A803-751-5040/803-751-7451 great place for youth to learn sportsmanship, practice new skills and make new friends. We place emphasis on fun and fundamentals rather than on competition. A variety of team and individual soccer, basketball, cheerleading, baseball, softball, volleyball,sports are offeredtrack and throughout cross country. the year: In addition, flag football, we activities to encourage youth to become physically host a variety of fitness related special events and style. fit and develop habits that support a healthy life
Department of Defense. Program hours vary by seasonThe Youth of play Sports and sport. Program Sports sign is up certified is handled by by CYS Services Parent Central Services. Sports staff can normally be contacted at 751-5040, Monday - Friday, 1300 -1800.
FMWR Food & Entertainment
stations and much more. During the holidayand feature season, omelet there stations, is a holiday waffle party for the children with a princess and super hero ball.
large variety of menu items, decora OFFICERS’ CLUB tionsThe cateringand great departmentcustomer service. offers The a 3630 SEMMES ROAD club specializes in military functions,- 803-782-8761 wedding receptions, retirement par GREAT LUNCHES, ACTIVITIES ties, and much more. No party is too CATERING & MUCH MORE big or too small. Handling all of your- catering needs is what we do best. and entertainment where on Fort Jackson. Download cial events Off-site catering is available any- • Monthly dinner specials and spe- our menu at http://www.fortjack sonmwr.com under dining and clubs. - sandwiches,• Lunch at burgers a bargain! and Unbeatablesoups (plus alwayslunch pricesfree soft with ice cream) made-to-order sponsorOffice hours for cateringare Tuesday events). to Saturday, Call for details0900-1600. or if you (Must have havequestions, a military (803) rectly to your home • A monthly newsletter mailed di- orThe retired, Officers’ Reserves, Club is National a membership Guard) 782-2218 or fax (803) 751-3926. club open to all officers (active duty one,• Dazzling regardless holiday of buffetsrank or member above. • The Officers’ Club is open to every- and DoD civilian employees GS-7 and - Membership Benefits include: .ship each Tuesday - Friday for lunch. with a dazzling array of special dishes,• Best and Sunday a complimentary brunch in the glass area of champagne Ft. Jackson NCO Club bers with an average 25% discount 5700 Lee Road on• A food pricing and policy beverages that favors mem- 803-782-2218 CLUBS HAVE IT ALL! discounts beyond the pricing policy • Additional monthly specials with The NCO club is open to all ranks of Magruder’s Sports Bar guaranteed lowest prices in town military members, Family members and Grill • Professional catering services with and DoD civilians. Come and enjoy 3305 Daniel Circle viduals for catered functions (who the newly renovated NCO Club. The 803-790-0064 are• Members not eligible may for also membership) “sponsor” indi - NCO Club is open Monday through Magruder’s Pub is open Monday bers during their birthday month through Saturday and closed on • Monthly birthday salutes to mem- Friday for lunch, serving a full buffet Sunday. From football to golf, we to bring friends, neighbors or busi 1315.with a variety Holiday of foods brunches and flavors include at are watching all your favorite sports ness• A guest associates policy thatto the allows club formembers dining Easter,great price. Mothers Lunch Day hoursand Fathers are 1100- Day, on one of our more than 16 TVs. -
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more than 17 draft beers, domestic, craft, imports and all your favorite bottles. Magruder’s kitchen is open late, to 2200 on weekdays and to 2300 Friday and Saturday.
With a wide range of menu choices, from salads and wings, to steaks, Magruder’s is bound to be able to please your appetite. Download the menu at http://www.fort jacksonmwr.com under dining and clubs. - Magruder’s Club room is open every Wednesday with the Karaoke style of thunderbolt Karaoke with DJ Tom. Come and dance the night away and sing your heart out. The perfect Neighborhood Sports Bar featuring Weekly There is no cover charge. Doors open at 1630 during the Happy Hour specials so you can come in after a long week and 1700 on the weekend. Military members must be 18, and civilians must be 21 and up. Call us for details, or maybe throw a couple of darts and relax. We feature day, do some after-work networking, play some pool, (803)790-0381.
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the center of it all! MG ROBERT B. SOLOMON CENTER shopping to special events. framing to fitness to retail 6510 Strom Thurmond Boulevard 803-751-4056 /4058 The Solomon Center includes:
• Andy’s Fitness Center • The Frame Shop ThurmondThe Solomon Boulevard. Center is Thea one-of- Solomon • The Retail Zone Centera-kind facilityis home located to a variety on Strom of • Victory Travel activities ranging from custom seating capacity for concerts, ceremonies,• Special Events special area events with 2,800 • Conference and Meeting areas
FORT JACKSON and Family members. A complete events throughout GOLF CLUB range of facilities and services are the year from which 3652 Semmes Road available to the golfer, including a you can choose. 803-787-4437 spacious driving range, pitching, Membership is available to all short course and lessons and clinics military and DoD chipping and putting greens, a 3-hole complex, featuring two championship civilian ID card The Fort Jackson Golf Club is a 36-hole Course has generous fairways through holders and a limited taught by our PGA staff. The Wildcat shop, dining area, lounge and locker rolling terrain. The Old Hickory number of honorably golf courses, a well-stocked pro Course is routed around several lakes discharged Veterans. duty military, retirees, active federal and wetland areas. employees,rooms. The Reservists,Golf Club is National open to active- Guard For additional information, please call members, DoD civilians, honorably There is an intramural golf league and discharged Veterans (monthly only) a wide variety of tournaments and (803) 787-4437/4344.
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VICTORY TRAVEL 6510 Strom Thurmond Boulevard 803-751-5812 / 803-751-5804 beach, an exotic cruise, vacations,
FILLING YOUR TRAVEL NEEDS! highlyholiday knowledgeable,travel, and more. professionalWith a state- of-the-art reservations system and a Vacationing and type of travel from airline tickets, travel should be hotels,staff car— we rentals, can assist trains you and with much any an adventure not a more. Not only can we assist with your hassle. Let Victory Travel make all your rates to theme parks, Biltmore Estates, travel arrangements. Columbiatravel needs, Riverbanks but we also offer Zoo, reduced Disney Located inside the World and many other places. So, Solomon Center, come visit us for your next leisure Victory Travel is your one stop for all adventure. your travel needs. We can help you with your planning for a day at the
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ANDY’S FITNESS CENTER The Retail Zone systems allow us to personalize a wide 6510 Strom Thurmond Boulevard 6510 Strom Thurmond Boulevard assortment of products which includes 803-751-4177 803-751-4178 plaques, sculptures, humidor boxes, glassware and more. We also have a Andy’s, located in the Solomon for producing monogrammed shirts, Center, is jackets,state-of-the-art and caps. monogram If you’re machine looking your most convenient and promotional products, come see us to make a one-of-a-kind T-shirt or got all the gear to make it happen, well-equipped, and let our talented staff help. We’ve Andy’son-post workout Fitness facility. Center houses product needs. contemporary, high quality equipment and we can fulfill all of your custom including free weights, weight stack machines, cardiovascular pieces The Frame Shop 6510 Strom Thurmond Boulevard running/ walking track. 803-751 - 4018 with cardio-theater and an indoor A variety of aerobic classes from The Retail Zone is located in beginner and senior classes, and step the Solomon Center. We carry a sessions are available at convenient unique assortment of Fort Jackson times. memorabilia and merchandise ranging from koozies, magnets, Andy’s offers the total relaxation license plates, Army of One banner of saunas and steam rooms in both men’s and women’s locker rooms. mom and dad merchandise. We also haveflags severaland an lines assortment of eye ofcatching Army
Next time you need that special and uniqueT-shirts, gift, jackets, or something sweatshirts to and remind caps. you of your stay at Fort Jackson, come see us.
Firehouse The Frame Shop is located in the ProductionS framing at competitive prices, 1444 Marion Street specialtySolomon Center matting, and framed offers guidons, custom 803-751-4835 and dry mounting. GET FIT STAY FIT Located at 1444 Marion Street, we are and customized gifts, premiums and awards.your one-stop Our personalized shop for personalized engraving
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CENTURY strike zone eatery LANES Phone In Orders 4464 Gregg 803-751-4656 Street 803-751-6138 After you’ve worked up a hun If you enjoy the sound of bowling, ger bowling, enjoy look no further than Century Lanes the best short- Bowling Center. Unlike bowling order food on Fort Jackson, serving centers of the past, Century Lanes lunch. Try our hamburgers, cheese is modern with 24 lanes, automatic burgers, hot dogs, nachos, chicken scoring, pro shop, bumper bowling sandwiches and even pizza. - for children and parties for every one. - Open bowling is always a popu lar choice for the weekends. Night Tuesday and Thursday in the sum leagues bowl Monday, Tuesday,- mer. Come try the energy of our - Thursday, and Friday in the fall, and unique black light bowling on Satur day nights. - Welcome to the brand new BEST WESTERN PLUS.... your home away from home. Just minutes from Fort Jackson! Convenient for our military, business and leisure travelers. Downtown Columbia is only seven miles away! In downtown Columbia, you can enjoy The Congaree Vista, Five Points, and the historic areas of Columbia. Just minutes from the Fort Jackson, the Northeast and Blythewood.
• All rooms have a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee pot. • Outdoor heated pool • State of the art fitness center • Full hot breakfast • 37-inch flat panel LCD high definition television • High-speed Internet • Complimentary Wi-Fi
7525 Two Notch Road Columbia, South Carolina, 29223 Phone: 803-736-6666 FMWR Recreation, Fitness & Shopping
Palmetto Falls Water The park includes: Park Adjacent to the Solomon Center pool • A 10,000 sq. ft. Family 803-751-3381 • Five water slides Looking for splashing summer fun? pool • 1.600 sq. ft. splashdown The Fort Jackson Palmetto Falls Water Park is now open to the general public 800 linear feet • A lazy river stretching
Tuesday- Friday, unless you have a sea- • Spray park son pass. Park hours are 1100 - 1900, Children• Snack bar in grades 6 and Tuesday - Saturday, closed on Mon- below must be accompa days, and 1300 - 1900 on Sundays. nied by an adult. Visitors should enter through Gate- 2, the Forest Drive entrance. Please have your driver’s license, current reg istration and proof of insurance ready as you enter. As you leave the visitors-
Thurmond Blvd. Get in the left hand check-in lane you will be on Strom Falls entertainment area. An alligator left on Marion St., followed by a right tunnel, palm trees, lily tree, two water onlane. Teliaferro. At the second You traffic will see signal Palmetto take a cannons and a computer automated Falls Water Park from Marion St. fountain will provide hours of interac tive fun with the safety of the littlest Recently added Palmetto Falls Spray visitors in mind. - Park is located within the Palmetto New Water Park Provides Lots of Family Fun! • Toddlers to Seniors Enjoy Facility
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Palmetto Greens Miniature Golf Next to Palmetto Falls Water Park 803-751-4218
Palmetto Greens Miniature Golf opened in early spring of 2005. This new scaled down adjacent to the Solomon Cen ter18-hole and Palmettogolf facility Falls is located Water Park. -
The facility provides hours of fun for every age group. Although miniature golf has been a favorite game for many decades, it has evolved away from its early day predecessors of windmills and of real golf. Enjoy 18 holes of golf surrounded by a lush, obstacles into a sport. botanicalPalmetto Greensgarden offers setting the with player meandering many of the streams challenges and waterfalls, beautiful fountain displays and realistic rock Today’s miniature golf courses are “golf in miniature” sculpturing. facilities featuring miniature replicas of regulation golf’s “Famous Holes.” Expect undulations, contours, moguls, water, sand and vegetation traps on Palmetto Greens. Family. This facility provides a park-like setting for the whole
WESTON LAKE Heise Pond Leesburg Road Semmes Road 803-751-5253 803-751-3484
Camping, hiking trails, mountain Heise Pond is used for bike trails, swimming and more. group and individual Weston Lake is a wonderful recre hunting trips, camps, ational choice for any time of year. - fishing and more. Twin Lakes On site you will find the following: Semmes Road ins• Campgrounds with RV hook-ups 803-751-3484 • Fully-equipped non-smoking cab-
• Hiking/biking trails • Watercraft for rent Scenic Family-oriented park with: • Swimming beaches • Picnic tables • Fishing access • Playgrounds • Picnic shelters • Walking trails • Community house *• TrailEasy winds access its way to thru Palmetto Post over bridges Trail* and thru wetlands and connects with statewide Pal • Pavilion metto Trail that will eventually run across the state. • Playgrounds -
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512 Trolley Café Corner of Marion Street & Semmes Road
Wildcat Skate Park Behind the NCO Club ers and BMX bikers. BMX bikes are only allowed on TuesdaysPark is designed and Thursdays. for use by Hours skateboarders, of Operation: in-line Dawn skat - until Dark. Skate At Your Own Risk. Safety equipment is The 512 Trolley Café opens required: elbow pads, knee pads and helmets. early in the morning to serve hot and cold espresso drinks, Code of Conduct: as well as fruit smoothies, to the Fort Jackson community. The 512 Trolley is open
• No foul language Days) and is located next to Semmes Lake on the corner • No graffiti or stickers ofMondays-Fridays, Marion Avenue 0700-1100and Semmes (0700 Road. - 1700The trolley on Family was • No littering made especially for Fort Jackson and is fully equipped area• No tobacco or alcohol products permitted with restaurant quality appliances. Customers can expect • No spectators or non-participants inside the skate
to find high-quality espresso based drinks much like they would find in the big box and specialty coffee houses.
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POOLS - FOR HEALTH & ENJOYMENT KNIGHT POOL decks during warmer ming 3296 Magruder Ave weather. 803-751-4796 Knight Pool also in water volleyball cludes: •Water basketball and - facilities with towel •Water aerobics service•Complete locker room equipment•Lifeguard training •Fitness area with exercise duty ties •Trained lifeguards on- •Available for private par- adults and children LEGION POOL •Swimming lessons for 2761 Semmes Road Knight Swimming Pool is a newly 803-751-4987 ment•Easy –access kickboards, pool steps pull buoys, hand paddles,•Handicap CPR/AED Lift, Swimming training equip + recer- Is another outdoor pool that is open renovated, heated, indoor, 50-meter, to ID card holders and their guests chilly7-lane fall Olympic and winter size facility. days and Open ware - during the summer months. houseyear-round style doorswith heated that open water onto for sun tification - •New Saline System (saltwater) •Separate areas for lap & open swim-
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Victory Bingo…Winning Starts Here. Victory Bingo The $5,000 grand prize game card can 12-500 Huger Street than $36,975 in prizes. be purchased for just $2. If you get a • Every Sunday we offer more 803-751-3411 bingo within five numbers called, you At Victory Bingo we give away more $200, $500 and $1,000 on numbers, we keep playing for fabulous guaranteed pay-outs of $100, win the $5,000! If no one wins in 5 than 2.5 million dollars in prizes every weekdays. On the weekends, there are consolation prizes. year. Played on Sundays, Tuesdays, $500 to $1,000 guaranteed payouts on Thursdays, and Fridays, we have never Victory Bingo also offers $1,000, given away less than $7,000 at every $2,000 and up to $100,000 jackpot regular games! session. Small fun games begin anytime we Victory Bingo is open to all service early birds can win $20 to $50 just for members,games. You military can’t win, and if you DoD don’t retirees, play! have five players present. These lucky DoD civilians and their guests. • Every Tuesday and Thursday we showing up early! $40,000offer more in prizes.than $25,000 in prizes. • Every Friday we offer more than Call the bingo hotline at 751-3411 for more information. Will you be our next BIG winner?
INTO TEAM COMPETITIONS? SPORTS & FITNESS 3392 Magruder Avenue Sports/Fitness/Aquatics Manager, 803-751-7146 Sports Coordinator, 803-751-3096 Fitness Program, 803-751-5768 Coleman Gym, 803-751-4758 Perez Fitness Center, 803-751-6258 Vanguard Gym, 803-751-4526
Sports enthusiast, we’ve got your complex, Patton Stadium, Cole Park, Semmesgame! With Road the Tennis four-field Courts softball and games being played regularly. IntramuralLee Road Soccer programs Complex at - companythere are and battalion levels include:
For the whole community, In addition, the Sports Branch host post level sports include: annual special events such as the • Basketball • Co-ed volleyball • Men’s and women’s basketball • Flag football FlingArmy Tennis 10-Miler Tournament, Teams, Strongman Raquetball • Men’s and women’s co-ed softball • Men’s and women’s co-ed baseball Contest, power-lifting meets, Spring • Men’s and women’s soccer 66 welcome | Recreational Guide To Fort• Jackson Men’s and& Columbia women’s • South crosscountry Carolina and Bi-Triathalon Events. FMWR Services, Programs & More
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miss out on the annual summer newspapers,databases filled scholarly with the journals, most readingbook club, program and definitely (with prizes) don’t magazinescurrent encyclopedias, and more. e-books, going on at the LibraryFor more information, please call All members of the Fort Jackson community, with valid online at www.fortjacksonmwr. com/library.803-751-5589/4816 or visit us may check out materials. Studentsmilitary identificationattending any cards,of the schools at Fort Jackson are required to provide a copy of
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With 29 computers available for copy and printing services, the Libraryinternet is access, your one free stop Wi-Fi, for allscanning, of your information resources.
Thomas Lee Hall Library houses a popular reading collection for patrons • WELL MAINTAINED FLEET WITH OVER 100 CARS of all ages and interests. You will also • CLEAN & AIR CONDITIONED FOR RIDING COMFORT
• Get the pre-paid TaxiCard, perfect for students, seniors, books and free access to thousands business travelers, and people on the go. Th e gift card (803) swipes in the taxi just like a credit card 799-3311 offind downloadable a wide selection eAudio of DVDs, and eBooks audio MOBILE BOOKING available through the online catalog Th e app is available for Android and iPhone. You can monitor the progress of your cab on your phone or AKO. • Check us out at checkeryellowcab.com to order a cab online! Create a profi le, save favorite locations, and order a cab for any location! iPhone Android
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MARION STREET STATION 4522 Marion Avenue 803-751-3484 CheckThe sign-out Station system at Heise for Pond. hunting and fishing is conducted at the Big Game We provide rentals of: stop on Fort Jackson for outdoor adventure.Marion Street Marion Station Street is your Station one- fea tures a variety of rental equipment • Tents • Bicycles from camping to kayaking and more.- • Canoes & Kayaks • Canopies • Camping gear • Backpacks year round. They range from high ad • Camper trailers • Fishing gear venture,Classes and to leisure trips are activities, also offered to sight • Cooking kits • Fishing boats seeing opportunities all around the - • Pontoon boats Carolinas. In addition, Marion Street Station ing needs too, from licenses and postcovers permits, all of your to decoys hunting and and live fish bait.-
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Webster University educates professionals in the Columbia area through our accredited graduate and undergraduate degree completion programs. Classes are taught by academically qualifi ed faculty who are practitioners in their fi elds. The classes are the right size for learning and the perfect place for networking. Advisors will be available to talk with you about your future at Webster University. For a complete list of programs visit: webster.edu/columbia or webster.edu/ftjackson
No GRE/GMAT • Classes meet one night a week Webster University, founded in 1915 with its home campus based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, is the only Tier 1, private, nonpro t university with campus locations around the world including metropolitan, military, online and corporate, as well as American-style traditional campuses in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Be a part of what’s next.
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SELF HELP • SERVICE • STABILITY
Army Community Service 5450 Strom Thurmond Blvd. Room 120 803-751-5256 • 1-800-337-3445 gram (EFMP) (advocacy, direct as sistance, respite care) comprehensive array of programs - andArmy services Community dedicated Service to maintaining offers a & prevention classes) the readiness of Soldiers, Families • Family Advocacy (victim advocacy reliance, resilience, and stability. assistance• Financial with Readiness debt liquidation, (emergency Itand is communities the commander’s by fostering principal self- consumerfinancial assistance, advocacy, counseling,consumer & Family readiness agency, providing Center (services provided to War comprehensive, coordinated, and riors• Soldier in Transition) and Family Assistance responsive services that support inessfinancial (classes, classes) FRG support) - readiness of Soldiers, civilian • Mobilization & Deployment Read- Survivors of Active Duty Fallen Sol employees, and their Families during closet, ESL classes/resources, Immi diers,• Survivor linking Outreach Family members(advocate tofor peace and war. gration• Relocation assistance, Readiness welcome (lending pack - ets, relocation assistance/classes) - - Programs offered: on and off-post programs and orga- training, placement, and recognition planning, advice, money manage ment,nizations, education assistance and withadvocacy) financial (classes) of• Volunteervolunteers) Corps (recruitment, - • Army Family Team Building Facebook: facebook.com/FTJACK search assistance, employment source of integrated information) SON.ACS.OUTREACH skills,• Employment and classes) Readiness (job • Information & Referral (key - support networks) Twitter: FtJacksonACS • Outreach (education/prevention, • Exceptional Family Member Pro- Auto Craft Shop 5669 Lee Road 803-751–5755
This is a perfect place for do-it-your- self repairs on your vehicle! There toare body 24 work-baysrepairs and forpainting. common re- pairs from tune-ups to oil changes, Special features include:
• Safe, clean work areas • Excellent variety of tools • Informative shop manuals • Carsist youwash if facilitiesneeded • Knowledgeable staff ready to as-
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Southern Hospitality Is A Tradition
FORT JACKSON LODGING The Fort Jackson Inn provides all guests services including central reservation, registration, cashiering and checkout. We are dedicated to serving Soldiers and our community. The Welcome Center, 7550 Benning Ave., is open 24 hours to serve you.
RESERVATIONS: Active duty, Reservists, retirees, and Family members, for reservations, room availability, or to contact in-room guests and all other guest servicesUNOFFICIAL call 1-800-276-6984 VISITORS: Due or to 1-803-782-9802. mission dictated priorities, limited reservations may be available. Reservations may be made 10 days in advance. For advanceAMENITIES: reservations All rooms on have post, irons, call 1-800-276-6984. ironing boards, color televisions, cable, refrigerators, microwave ovens, telephones with voice mail, free local calls and free guest laundry rooms.
OFF-POST HOTEL: For an off-post hotel convenient 1700.to Fort Jackson, please call Victory Travel at: 1-800- 221-3503, Monday through Friday from 0800- Please call the Fort Jackson Inn for assistance. For
9802.reservations, to contact in-room guests, and all other guest services, call 800-276-6984 or 803-782- Whether your visit is for business or pleasure, our staff stands ready to make your stay with us a memorable one.
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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! Videorama training graduation ceremony are Bldg. 4159 Hill Street also available. 803-790-4210 / 803-751-4162 Videorama sales associates are Videorama captures priceless mem ories of the basic training experience uation dinners, and graduation cer - emonies.present at Videorama all Family briefings, accepts gradcash,- Soldiers when requested. All videos personal checks, Mastercard/Visa- andas well DVDs as other produced significant are high events qual for and American Express. only) to DVD format ity, and show actual footage of each Soldier’s unit. Our videographers- In addition to basic training produc business tions, Videorama’s unique array of have followed Soldiers though nine • Making commercials for your services include: - Any size project can be mastered their challenging moments creating by the professionals at Videorama weeks of basic training and filmed emony and prices are quoted for individual sake that will be treasured for years • Taping your special event or cer- jobs. toa professionally-producedcome. Videos/DVDs of the keepbasic- • Editing personally taped videos • DuplicatingCall tapestoday (non-copyrights for more details. E-mail orders to [email protected] Mail your orders to: Videorama • Bldg 4159 Hill Street • Fort Jackson, SC 29207
KEEP IT SQUEAKY CLEAN!
SGT. SUDS CAR WASH Strom Thurmond Boulevard
Americans love their cars. Many people devote a lot of time and energy into taking care of their cars. For others, long as possible, usually to the pointit’s a chore when that it is theyeither put too off embarrassing as or too danger or an automatic drive through. Bays are taller than the ous to drive. Now, it has become easier for everyone on average car wash to accommodate buses and military Fort Jackson to keep their vehicle squeaky clean. - vehicles. Patrons may pay with cash or credit cards for Sgt. Suds Car Wash is located next to Burger King on Strom Thurmond Boulevard. operated. the drive through service. The self-service bays are coin-
Customers can choose to use the coin operated bays The car wash is a self-service, 24-hours a day operation.
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VOLUNTEER that trains volunteer Family PROGRAM members to teach other Family 3392 Magruder Avenue members about Army life. 803-751-5444
For those of you who are not Installation in the paid workforce, there Volunteer are countless opportunities Opportunities to become volunteers at American Red Cross – Fort Jackson: volunteer opportunities at Moncrief Army Community professional acquaintances Hospital or in the American • Extend your network of Red Cross Station
• Develop creativity • Cub/Boy Scouts – help service• Explore for new someone interests in your boys ages 5-11 in Cub Scouts community• Perform a much-needed Boy Scout Program or help boys ages 11-18 in
Army Family Team Program• Girl Scouts – Help girls Building (AFTB) ages 5-18 in a Girl Scout 4410 Early St week for 30 minutes for a • Be a mentor one day a 803-751-6315 / minimum of six weeks 751-5737 “Family Members Helping reside in a housing area on • Mayors – volunteers that Family Members” post that commit at least The purpose of AFTB is to 10 hours per month to help standardize all Army personal their housing community and Family preparedness training programs. AFTB • Thrift Shop – open Tuesday, is training for a way of life 0930-1400, and Thursday, that prepares everyone in 0930-1730 America’s Army to function and assistant coaches for all • Youth Sports – coaches at one’s highest level, in any sports situation and with minimal outside support. This training improves personal and Family preparedness, which enhances overall Army readiness. AFTB is a volunteer program FMWR Services, Programs & More
private sector helping fill needs seek to partner local businesses with Family and MWR programs that allow businesses marketing dollars to achieve maximum
MWR sponsorship and advertising revenuesbenefit for are everyone. used to support Family vital and Family and MWR programs on the installation including childcare, COMMERCIAL SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING SALES concerts and more for Soldiers and 3392 Magruder Avenue Families.fitness, recreational opportunities, 803-738-2487 Sponsors can support individual Our mission is to support Family events, an entire yearly program and MWR events and programs by or simply provide products and obtaining private sector funding, giveaways for attendees. They may services or goods in exchange for provide full underwriting or partial promotional opportunities within our military community. Sponsorships Family and MWR programs. financial support for one or more annual special events There are numerous special events held on Fort Jackson each year, including concerts, dances, bike rides, outdoor recreational events, golf tournaments and much, much more. Many of these activities and events are held at
Club, Magruders, Fort Jackson Golf Club, Century Lanes BowlingFamily and Center MWR and venues the Solomon such as Center. the Officers’ The listing Club, below NCO is a sampling of events or activities that are always held to watch The Leader (post newspaper), log onto the Fort Jacksonannually. website, Dates and contact times the may Family vary and- so MWRit is always Marketing best Week, Volunteer of the Year Ceremony Hall of Fame, 7511 Armed Forces Day Division, or call the installation operator at (803) 751-
• June – Army Birthday • January - Martin Luther King Day • July – Torchlight Tattoo (normally July 4) • February - Black History Month • August – Community Awareness Day • March - Women’s History Month Families• September of the – HispanicYear, Military Awareness Family MonthAppreciation Month in• April April - Month of the Military Child and Child Abuse Pre- • November – Army Family Week, Thanksgiving, Army vention Month, Retiree Appreciation Day-Last Saturday emony • December – Block Leave, Holiday Tree Lighting Cer- • May – Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Volunteer welcome | Recreational Guide To Fort Jackson & Columbia • South Carolina 73 The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce
...making Columbia the “most military friendly community in America”
To learn more about the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Friends of Our Forces & Military Affairs Committee visit www.columbiachamber.com FMWR Activity Program Directory The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICES GOLF CLUB PEREZ FITNESS CENTER
5450 Strom Thurmond Boulevard, 3652 Semmes Road 4149 Sumter Street 803-751-5256Room 120 AdministrativeGolf Pro Shop 787-4437 Office 803-751-6258 / 803-751-3096 POOLS ACS RELOCATION & OUTREACH Bogey’s Snack Bar Knight Indoor Pool 803-787-4344 5450 Strom Thurmond Boulevard, 3296 Magruder Avenue 803-751-5256Room 1011 M803-751-6367ARION STREET STATION 803-751-4796Legion Outdoor Pool OUTDOOR RECREATION AUTOCRAFT 2761 Semmes Road ...making Columbia the 2169 Semmes Road 803-751-4987 5669 Lee Road 803-751-4948Twin Lakes & Heise Pond RECYCLING CENTER 803-751-5755 Aachen Range “most military friendly CENTURY LANES BOWLING CENTER 5671 Lee Road MAGRUDERS SPORTS PUB & CLUB 803-751-4208 4464 Gregg Street SOLOMON CENTER community in America” 803-751-6138Strike Zone Eatery 3305 Daniel Circle 803-782-2218 6510 Strom Thurmond Boulevard MIDDLE SCHOOL/TEEN PROGRAM 803-751-4056/Frame Shop 803-751-4058 C803-751-4656HILD DEVELOPMENT HOMES Youth Center
5955 A/B Parker Lane 5975 Chesnut Road SPORTS803-751-4018 OFFICE ADMINISTRATION 803-751-7169 / 803-751-7170 803-751-6387School Age Services CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - 3392 Magruder Avenue HOOD ST Youth Sports/Fitness 803-751-6947 803-751-1136 / 803-751-6387 THOMAS LEE HALL LIBRARY 4585 Hood Street 803-751-1970 / 803-751-1972 NCO803-751-5040 CLUB 4679 Lee Road CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - 803-751-5589 SCALES 5700 Lee Road VICTORY BINGO 803-782-2218 4581 Scales Avenue OFFICERS’ CLUB 803-751-6221 12-500 Huger Street CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES 3630 Semmes Road V803-751-3411ICTORY TRA V(forEL CENTERmore info) 803-782-8761 3392 Magruder Avenue PALMETTO FALLS WATERPARK 6510 Strom Thurmond Boulevard 803-751-4865 803-751-5812 FAMILY & MWR MARKETING Adjacent to the Solomon Center VIDEORAMA 803-751-3381 3392 Magruder Avenue PALMETTO GREENS MINI GOLF 4159 Hill Street 803-751-6990Joe E. Mann Bldg 803-790-4210 / 803-751-4162 Adjacent to the Solomon Center To learn more about the FIRE HOUSE PRODUCTIONS 803-751-4218 WMon-WedESTON LA0900-1500KE Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce 1444 Marion St Leesburg Road Friends of Our Forces & 803751-4835 803-751-LAKE (5253) Military Affairs Committee visit www.columbiachamber.com welcome | Recreational Guide To Fort Jackson & Columbia • South Carolina 75 Friends of Our Forces Member Directory
Currently, there are over 100,000 active, retired, guard and reservist military men and women in the Columbia area. With these overwhelming numbers in mind, a few years ago the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau initiated a project to give the business community a way to display support for these local military men and women. The program was named Friends of our Forces.
BusinessesSince Friends participate of our Forces by agreeing came to to be, offer over a80 discount businesses of their have choice gotten to involvedcustomers and with pledged valid tomilitary support identification. our military men and women. If you or your business would like to become a part of this program, please call Susan McPherson at
803-733-1148.Mention of any advertiser in this publication is not an endorsement by the US government, fort Jackson or MWR.
Any Lab Test Now Bojangles Candlewood Suites 9003 Two Notch Road 5260 Forest Dr 921 Atlas Road 4301 Fort Jackson Blvd Special rates on all suites. 803-414-3379 91 Clemson Rd 803-727-1299 B25%luebird off anyProperty lab test Management over $49.00 937 Bluff Rd Chesnut Cottage Bed & Breakfast 1817 Pickens Street 1718 Hampton St Bouncerific10% off total purchase Waive application fee of $50 921B Longtown Road 803-661-6782 803-256-1718 BMW of Columbia C15%hic Sofftyles total & Tpurchaserends Hair Boutique 5919 Two Notch Road 803-513-7878 2229 Decker Blvd, Ste E $1 off admission. $3 frequent bouncer Bcard.uffalo $20 Wild off Wingsannual membership. parts803-404-5400 & service 4500 Devine Street 803-788-0260 $500 off your best deal or 10% off 10056 Two Notch Road C5%olumbia off any P lacehaircare Mall purchase 5570 Sunset Boulevard 7201 Two Notch Rd Any active or retired military w/ID Several discounts. Contact Customer Service. 803-788-4678 receives 25% off on Mondays. Friends of Our Forces Member Directory
Comfort Inn Good For The Sole Hampton Greene Apartments 911 Bush River Road 631 Harden St, Ste D 500 Gills Creek Pkwy
803-798-5101 803-254-9488 803-783-3265 C10%omfort off fromSuites best Hotel available (Two ratesNotch) (BAR) G10%oodyear/ off regular-pricedGemini Auto merchandiseSvc Hertz50% off Rental move C inars fees 153 Daulton Drive 100 Warner Dr 141 Harbison Blvd $79.99 military rate 1021400-02 Old Cherokee Gervais Street Road Discount varies based on availability 803-678-4266 706 12th Street 803-786-2900 Courtyard Downtown at USC 4650 Forest Drive Hooter’s On Two Notch 630 assembly street 4520 St. Andrews Road 7711 Two Notch Road 4327 Fort Jackson Blvd 2105 Clemson Road 803-799-7800 803-419-3456 C50%ourtyard off best Northeast available Crateolumbia 15% off Non-alcohol 111 Gateway Corp Blvd 10% off any service
Per diem rate on hotel rooms 803-476-0199 Days Inn 133 Plumbers Road VA LOANS
803-714-7200 D10%r. B ooksdiscount / Five off P rackoints rate Books 100% VA 718 Santee Ave Purchase!
803-799-7182 E10%xtra off Space total S toragepurchase 2500 Decker Blvd. • Close in 15 Days! • Minimum 600 FICO credit score First month free and 5% discount after. • No Monthly Mortgage Insurance 803-788-0723 Fairfield Inn Columbia NW-Harbison Call Heather Livingston 320 Columbiana Drive NMLS# 204763 “The VA Specialist” Special rates. 803-732-4436 803-360-5934 Firestone Tire & Service Center www.guildmortgage.com/officers/heatherlivingston 7204 Parklane Rd
[email protected] 803-788-1810 3790 Fernandina Road, #301 10% off regular price Glass Manor Motel Columbia, SC 29210 5810 North Main Street Terms and conditions apply. All loans are subject to under-writer approval. Company NMLS#3274 Turn times are estimates and cannot be guaranteed. A variety of issues or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control may extend turn times. Equal Housing Opportunity Slogan: 803-754-1914 Equal Opportunity Lender 5-10% off total Friends of Our Forces Member Directory
The Holiday Inn New York High Style Pods of Columbia 8105 Two Notch Road 6908 Two Notch Rd 2118 Commerce Drive
$85.00 (plus tax) a night 803-736-5600 803-462-0203 803-422-5064 Jani-King of Columbia O10%riginal off totalPancake purchase House Puprudential to 10% off Midlands for rental R eal& delivery. Estate 5000 Thurmond Mall, Suite 110 4840 Forest Drive 7011 Garners Ferry Road
5% discount on purchase of a franchise, 803-748-8611 803-782-6742 803-409-0830 Jersey Mike’s Subs P10%ampered off total Plants purchase Florists Q$500uality Lowes Inn Gift Certificate at Closing 4717 Devine Street 8816 Two Notch Rd 8104 Two Notch Rd
60/30 plus tax 803-787-0945 803-788-0318 803-736-0822 Tuesdays: Retired Military get 20% off; T10%he P offest total Bureau purchase Residence Inn- Northeast Columbia JiffyWednesdays: Lube Active Military get 20% off 9367 Two Notch Road 2320 Legrand Rd 4414 Devine St free general pest control service Per diem rate on hotel rooms 803-788-2847 803-476-0199 803-782-9999 L10%imestone off total College purchase 400 Arbor Lake Drive Suite 800
50% regular tuition rate 803-691-3016 Mel’s Shoe Repair Service 1523 Taylor Street
803-799-9475 Midas10% off Muffler total purchase 2701 Millwood Ave
803-254-5068 Midland’s10% off labor Pressure Washing 117 Wigmore Lane
803-665-1386 Monterrey25% off pressure Mexican washing Restaurant 7260 Parklane Rd
803-699-6248 15% off (no discount on alcohol)
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SCORE Springhill Suites Columbia Sub Station II 1835 Assembly Street #1425 511 Lady Street 6420 Garners Ferry, Ste F free small business consulting Special rates. 803-765-5131 803-978-2340 803-783-0337 Signs By Tomorrow Stockade Storage T10%ime off Warner total purchaseTelecom 7364 Two Notch Road 512 Percival Road 1401 Main Street, Ste 102
803-462-0433 803-743-9441 803-753-5050 S10%mart off P honetotal Medicpurchase S10%toresmart off total Self Storage T10%otal off Images total Bpurchasey Carleen 902 Harden Street 2330 Legrand Road 4558 Storkland Avenue
803-354-3275 803-865-6650 803-782-1191 S10%outh off University any repair service S25%trictly discount Running offered on any size unit 10% off total purchase 9 Science Court 736 Harden Street
Special rates. Call for appointment. 803-935-4393 803-799-4786 10% off total purchase
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Towne Place Suites by Marriott 250 East Exchange Blvd Per diem rate of $85. complimentary deluxe803-695-0062 breakfast Upper Cervical Health Centers 140 Wildewood Park Drive, 4A Complimentary consultation & complete upper803-736-3700 cervical brainstem evaluation Watkins Imports 2735 Commerce Drive 803-256-4331 Zesto10% off on allDecker services 2300 Decker Blvd 3239 Forest Drive
10% off total purchase Comfort Inn & Suites Ft. Jackson Main Gate 7337 Garners Ferry Rd Columbia, SC 29209 803-695-5555
The Columbia, SC Comfort Inn & Suites® Ft. Jackson Maingate hotel is a mile from Fort Jackson Army Base. Shop at nearby Richland Fashion Mall and Dutch Square Center. Golf is within a mile. Several restaurants, cocktail lounges, nightlife and specialty shops are at Five Points and The Congaree Vista. Numerous restaurants are within walking distance.
Our pet-friendly hotel provides amenities like: Near: • Free high-speed Internet access • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden • Free weekday newspaper • University of South Carolina • Free local calls • South Carolina State Museum • Exercise room • Columbiana Centre • Indoor heated pool • Williams-Brice Stadium
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