The Ballentine Civic Association was formed to help build and support the Ballentine Community. We work hard to keep our community members informed and aware of all events, changes and updates that are happening in our area. We partner with local businesses to help grow and build their services. Our partners are what make our community great and strive to keep those connections strong. To become a part of this great community head over to our Join Us page and fill out the membership form.
IMPORTANT MESSAGES
BEST NEWS EVER!!! COMMUNITY CENTER OPENING
The Ballentine Community Center will be reopening on November 9th. Hopefully this is one step to getting back to some new type of "normal." The Ballentine Civic Association will be having our 2nd meeting of the season on November 9th. We will begin our meetings at 6:00 pm. This is a change from usual so make note in your schedules.
CDC guidelines - masks, social distancing to avoid problems. Thank you all for still being there for the Ballentine Civic Association We look forward to seeing you. Dues are payable at this time.
November 9th - 6:00 pm - Ballentine Community Center, Bird Road, Off Bickley Road, Ballentine
(803) 542-2419
CDC guidelines - masks, social distancing to avoid problems. Thank you all for still being there for the Ballentine Civic Association We look forward to seeing you. Dues are payable at this time.
November 9th - 6:00 pm - Ballentine Community Center, Bird Road, Off Bickley Road, Ballentine
(803) 542-2419
October 5, 2020 Meeting Notes
RICHLAND COUNTY VOTER Satellite Locations
If you are a Richland County resident and would like to vote early to avoid crowds and delays on election day, following is a list of satellite voting locations and the dates and times they will be open.
Richland County Absentee/Satellite Locations for November 3, 2020 General Election
Richland County Absentee/Satellite Locations for November 3, 2020 General Election
- Richland County Administration Building - 2020 Hampton St., Columbia, SC 29204 - October 5, 2020 - November 2, 2020 Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Garners Ferry Adult Activity Center - 8620 Garners Ferry Road, Hopkins, SC 29061 - October 7, 2020 - November 2, 2020 Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Adult Activity Center (Parklane) - 7494 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223 - October 7, 2020 - November 2, 2020 Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Ballentine Community Center - 1009 Bickley Road, Irmo, SC 29063 - October 7, 2020 - November 2, 2020 Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- North Springs Park Community Center - 1320 Clemson Road, Columbia, SC 29229 - October 7, 2020 - November 2, 2020 Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Masonic Temple – 2324 Gervais St., Columbia, SC 29204 – October 7, 2020 – November 2, 2020 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Free Masks from Richland County
Richland County is giving away free masks per the following schedule:
Friday 10/9 at Friarsgate Park 10:00 am to 11:30 am.
Friday 10/23 at Ballentine Library from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.
803-542-2419
Friday 10/9 at Friarsgate Park 10:00 am to 11:30 am.
Friday 10/23 at Ballentine Library from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.
803-542-2419
Ballentine Civic Association Meeting - October 5!
When: October 5, 2020
Where: Ballentine Park (The park is located on Bird Road, off Bickley Road, Ballentine)
Time: 6:00pm
What: OUTDOORS - Please bring your own chair, abide by CDC guidelines on social distancing and masks if you think it is appropriate.
This definitely will be a meeting OUTSIDE ON THE GROUNDS OF THE PARK. The Center is not open yet but so many members wanted to get together it was decided to do this instead.
If you have any questions, please call the number show below.
(803) 542-2419
Where: Ballentine Park (The park is located on Bird Road, off Bickley Road, Ballentine)
Time: 6:00pm
What: OUTDOORS - Please bring your own chair, abide by CDC guidelines on social distancing and masks if you think it is appropriate.
This definitely will be a meeting OUTSIDE ON THE GROUNDS OF THE PARK. The Center is not open yet but so many members wanted to get together it was decided to do this instead.
If you have any questions, please call the number show below.
(803) 542-2419
EARLY VOTING - BALLENTINE COMMUNITY CENTER
The center is located on Bird Road, off Bickley Road, Ballentine
The Ballentine Community Center is a designated site for early voting,
starting Wednesday, October 7th-Friday, October 31.
Voting will be held Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm.
(803) 542-2419
The Ballentine Community Center is a designated site for early voting,
starting Wednesday, October 7th-Friday, October 31.
Voting will be held Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm.
(803) 542-2419
Your October 2020 Member eUpdate
Meet Us at the Zoo
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden's two female rhinos Kande and Winnifred are out and about enjoying their new outdoor digs. Visit soon to see these amazing creatures! Please plan ahead—timed reservations are required for all members and guests.
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden's two female rhinos Kande and Winnifred are out and about enjoying their new outdoor digs. Visit soon to see these amazing creatures! Please plan ahead—timed reservations are required for all members and guests.
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Boo at the Zoo
October 23–30 | 5:00–9:00pm Make tracks to Riverbanks for the Zoo’s annual Halloween spook-tacular. Enjoy 8 wild nights of safe, affordable, family-friendly activities. Trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo, delight in Ray’s Moonlight Magic, and summon the Halloween spirits with the Eeky Freaky DJ. Timed arrival tickets are required and must be purchased in advance - $11 Riverbanks members / $13 general public / children younger than 2 are free. |
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Family Fun Programs
Fridays and Saturdays in October Get your kids and entire family hooked on nature and discover a love for learning at one of our many family and early childhood programs at Riverbanks. From Pumpkin Painting to Monarchs on the Move, we offer an array of engaging experiences for parents, kids and families! |
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Help Care for Our Grizzly Bears
It costs $70 a week to feed both Butch and Sundance, Riverbanks' two grizzly bear brothers. You can help offset this cost by becoming a Wild Parent! Digital gift adoptions are now available. |
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Halloween—It's for the Animals
Saturday, October 31 Gather your little ghouls and goblins for a wildly enriching day at the Zoo, just for the animals! Watch wildlife in action as they sniff, poke, pounce and snack on pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. Stay tuned to www.riverbanks.org for additional details. |
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Coming Soon: ZOOmazing Art!
Get ready to adorn your home or office with art made by the animals as well as colorful kaleidoscopic artwork of the animals! ZOOmazing art will make wildly popular holiday gifts while providing vital support to your Zoo and Garden. Stay tuned to the November/December issue of Riverbanks magazine and www.riverbanks.org for details. |
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It's hard to believe that we are almost at the end of September! We are still staying quite busy at the food bank and we need your help to keep up.
If you've been curious what it looks like during a day at Harvest Hope since the pandemic hit, check out the video below. (Note: some of this video was filmed prior to the mask mandate.)
It's hard to believe that we are almost at the end of September! We are still staying quite busy at the food bank and we need your help to keep up.
If you've been curious what it looks like during a day at Harvest Hope since the pandemic hit, check out the video below. (Note: some of this video was filmed prior to the mask mandate.)
A few reminders -
You can sign up for all volunteer shifts here.
Thank you for helping to feed our neighbors in need!
- Groups are welcome, but each person must sign up for a shift individually. We are not scheduling groups as a whole at this time.
- Masks are required inside and outside of our facilities.
- Closed toed shoes are required.
- Some shifts are indoors and some are outdoors. Please plan accordingly.
You can sign up for all volunteer shifts here.
Thank you for helping to feed our neighbors in need!
Hike, Bike, Explore the Palmetto Trail!
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Unprecedented Poll Worker Shortage:
Healthy elections require poll workers, the majority of whom are over the age of 60. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, election officials are reporting an unprecedented shortage. Without sufficient numbers of poll workers, it is possible that polling locations could have long lines, lack of staff to assist voters, and possible closures of polling locations. The VFW encourages any member, advocate, or supporter, who is healthy and willing, to consider becoming a poll worker for the general election in November. The Stanford-MIT Healthy Election Project has partnered with local organizations like Power the Polls, which helps to follow up with applicants, confirm their commitment, and assist them in completing the process. If you sign up through this special VFW link, you will be contacted by Power the Polls, a partner organization, or your local election administrators.
| poll_workers_needed.pdf |
We are looking for volunteers to fill various shifts next week, and we would love to have you join us!
We have the following volunteer opportunities available:
Crisis Mobile Food Pantry Packing
Crisis Volunteering
The requirements for both of these jobs are:
You can sign up for all volunteer shifts here.
We have the following volunteer opportunities available:
Crisis Mobile Food Pantry Packing
- Shifts available Tuesday and Thursday 9 am - 11 am.
- 8 volunteers per shift will gather at our Shop Road location to help pack mobile food pantry boxes for rural communities.
- This is an indoor task, but this warehouse does not have A/C, so please prepare accordingly.
Crisis Volunteering
- Shifts available Monday and Wednesday from 9 am - 11 am and 11 am - 1:30 pm.
- 30 individuals will be stationed at various food stations outside of our Shop Road location (2220 Shop Road) to put food into trunks of those needing assistance.
- All volunteer jobs will be outdoors, so please dress accordingly.
The requirements for both of these jobs are:
- Be in good health
- Be at least 15 years old
- Be able to lift 15 lbs.
- Be able to stand on your feet for 2 hours
- Be able to work in hot temperatures
You can sign up for all volunteer shifts here.
As shifts fill, you will no longer be able to sign up. We post new shifts every Friday afternoon, so please check back.
We will have hand sanitizer and gloves on site, but we do not have masks to hand out. You will need to bring your own mask to wear as all guest are required to wear masks.
When you arrive, please remain in your car until your shift start time. A volunteer coordinator will sign you in and give you your assignment.
Thank you,
Elizabeth and Kara,
Midlands Volunteer Department
We will have hand sanitizer and gloves on site, but we do not have masks to hand out. You will need to bring your own mask to wear as all guest are required to wear masks.
When you arrive, please remain in your car until your shift start time. A volunteer coordinator will sign you in and give you your assignment.
Thank you,
Elizabeth and Kara,
Midlands Volunteer Department
1,800 Poll Workers Needed For November Election
The county is in dire need of poll workers for this upcoming election. If you think the primaries were bad, the elections in Nov will be a disaster unless we get a lot of folks to step up and help. Please help to get the word out and encourage folks to support this important activity. Download the flyer for more information.
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NEW FARMERS MARKET FRIDAY'S
When: Fridays at 4:00pm
Where: Salem UMC on Rt. 6, Irmo, SC.
There are many new vendors added this season and it sounds really exciting.
For further information about some of the vendors, their websites are listed within the information provided.
Where: Salem UMC on Rt. 6, Irmo, SC.
There are many new vendors added this season and it sounds really exciting.
For further information about some of the vendors, their websites are listed within the information provided.
Freshly Picked That Day Organic Veggies At Salem Church
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There are fresh organic vegetables being sold
Where: Salem United Methodist Church (Located on Rt. 6 and Salem Church Road, Irmo, SC 29063) When: Fridays from 4-7:00 pm. See their website for more information and to place an order: http://www.thegoodlifefarmSC.com *Orders have to be placed by Thursday, she picks and packages on Friday. Customer Review: "Very impressed with the quality." |
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GREAT NEWS!! Free Meals for Seniors!
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5 Free Meals will again be given out EVERY Friday to those folks over 65 years old in Richland County showing the proper license or other ID. It will again be held at the Ballentine Library on Dutch Fork Road from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm.
This is sponsored by Senior Resources of Richland County. For More Information: (803) 542-2419 |
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Emergency Senior Nutrition Program Meal Distribution Schedule for Friday
Are you a senior citizen in Richland County (60+) that could benefit from receiving 5 FREE, fully balanced meals provided by Southern Way Catering? If you haven't tried out our Emergency Senior Nutrition service, swing by one of the four locations listed below and help ease any financial burden of purchasing food, or simply ease the responsibility of preparing a well balanced meal. Caregivers of a senior citizen can even pull through our... READ MORE >
Looking For A Job?
These companies are hiring!
Amazon is looking to hire team members at the warehouse in West Columbia.
Lowes Foods has various positions available at their Midlands locations, including head cashier, receiver/stocker, merchandising service associate + more.
CVS has several openings across the Midlands, including pharmacy technicians, store associates + shift supervisors.
Home Depot is looking to fill several retail positions, including warehouse associates, designers, merchandising + customer service/sales associates.
Nephron Pharmaceuticals in West Columbia is hiring line technicians for both day + night shifts.
SCDHEC is searching for candidates for a quality assurance assistant in Columbia.
Target is hiring several positions in their Columbia stores. These openings include guest advocates, GM + food, and specialty sales.
Tractor Supply has various positions available at their Killian Road + Garners Ferry Road locations, including team members, team leaders + assistant managers.
Woodley’s Garden Center is hiring customer service workers at the Columbia location and retail associates + customer service workers at the Irmo location.
Amazon is looking to hire team members at the warehouse in West Columbia.
Lowes Foods has various positions available at their Midlands locations, including head cashier, receiver/stocker, merchandising service associate + more.
CVS has several openings across the Midlands, including pharmacy technicians, store associates + shift supervisors.
Home Depot is looking to fill several retail positions, including warehouse associates, designers, merchandising + customer service/sales associates.
Nephron Pharmaceuticals in West Columbia is hiring line technicians for both day + night shifts.
SCDHEC is searching for candidates for a quality assurance assistant in Columbia.
Target is hiring several positions in their Columbia stores. These openings include guest advocates, GM + food, and specialty sales.
Tractor Supply has various positions available at their Killian Road + Garners Ferry Road locations, including team members, team leaders + assistant managers.
Woodley’s Garden Center is hiring customer service workers at the Columbia location and retail associates + customer service workers at the Irmo location.
Boating Course
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The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-3 Lake Murray is offering a FREE boating safety course.
All Classes will be held at: ECPI University, 3rd floor classroom 250 Berryhill Road, Columbia, SC 29210 The Course will be offered on the dates listed below: March 14, 2020 April 4, 2020 May 30, 2020 June 20, 2020 July 18, 2020 August 15, 2020 September 19, 2020 October 17, 2020 |
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The Heritage at Lowman: Keep Lowman Home Barn Open
To support the communities on Johnson Marina Road, please sign the petition "The Heritage at Lowman: Keep Lowman Home Barn Open". There will be more information on this matter soon but it is important that this road remain open to help the traffic flow from the neighborhoods on Johnson Marina Road.
Thank you.
Our goal is to reach 2,500 signatures and we need more support. You can read more and sign the petition here:
http://chng.it/YFFVT7WD9K
Thank you.
Our goal is to reach 2,500 signatures and we need more support. You can read more and sign the petition here:
http://chng.it/YFFVT7WD9K
Blue Granite Sewer Rate Increase (56% rate increase)
Download the notes from the Irmo Town Hall meeting about Blue Granite, formerly Carolina Utilities, Sewer Rate Increase from to $65.08 to $101 (56% rate increase).
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Events & Happenings at Richland Library Ballentine In February
Create Your Own Summer Learning Challenge
June 1 - August 16, 2020
Summer learning is more important now than ever which is why this year we want you to find opportunities to learn, create and share from right where you are.
Earn points by reading for 30 minutes; attending one of our online programs, or completing a learning activity of your choice. Once you've earned 30 points, it’s time to celebrate and get rewarded for your hard work.
Get started June 1 at RichlandLibrary.com/Summer.
June 1 - August 16, 2020
Summer learning is more important now than ever which is why this year we want you to find opportunities to learn, create and share from right where you are.
Earn points by reading for 30 minutes; attending one of our online programs, or completing a learning activity of your choice. Once you've earned 30 points, it’s time to celebrate and get rewarded for your hard work.
Get started June 1 at RichlandLibrary.com/Summer.
Ballentine Civic Christmas Party
Ballentine Civic had a wonderful Christmas party this year and we couldn't be more thankful for all the love and support we received.
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