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
December 2020 Updates:
Grants Available to Protect County’s Natural, Cultural, Historical Resources...
Grants Available to Protect County’s Natural, Cultural, Historical Resources...
MARK THIS DATE - JANUARY 13TH
Ballentine Civic Association meeting - January 13th - 6:30 pm at the Ballentine Community Center.
This is another change for the first meeting of the New Year.
The Ballentine Center will be closed from December 21st through January 12 for the holiday and a deep cleaning before they reopen on January 12. We previously had scheduled 1/18 but the center is closed that day also for Martin Luther King day.
On a positive, happy note - the walking path at the center is brand new! Stop by one day to check it out. It looks great with no ponding of water or trip hazards.
We hope everyone has a wonderful, healthy, happy Christmas and New Year.
803-542-2419
This is another change for the first meeting of the New Year.
The Ballentine Center will be closed from December 21st through January 12 for the holiday and a deep cleaning before they reopen on January 12. We previously had scheduled 1/18 but the center is closed that day also for Martin Luther King day.
On a positive, happy note - the walking path at the center is brand new! Stop by one day to check it out. It looks great with no ponding of water or trip hazards.
We hope everyone has a wonderful, healthy, happy Christmas and New Year.
803-542-2419
NEWS FLASH - BCA MEETINGS UPDATES
No meeting in December
We cannot have a meeting on December 7th as previously scheduled. Due to contract issues with RCRC, as well as them closing (again) from December 21st through January 12, things have changed.
Next scheduled meeting will be January 18th at 6:30pm at the Ballentine Community Center.
Meetings after that will be as usual the first Mondays of each month.
We hope you all are staying well.
Have great holidays and we hope to see you on January 18th.
Next scheduled meeting will be January 18th at 6:30pm at the Ballentine Community Center.
Meetings after that will be as usual the first Mondays of each month.
We hope you all are staying well.
Have great holidays and we hope to see you on January 18th.
COVID-19 Waiver Form BALLENTINE COMMUNITY CENTER RULES
Please download and print out the COVID-19 Disclaimer Form that has to be signed by all persons entering the facility, also each person will have their temperature taken and recorded. Please familiarize yourself with the form and print and sign or be ready to sign the form once you come to the meeting tonight.
IF YOU ARE SICK OR HAVE BEEN NEAR ANYONE EXPOSED TO ILLNESS OR COVID - PLEASE STAY HOME OUT OF CONCERN FOR EVERYONE ELSE.
Thank you
IF YOU ARE SICK OR HAVE BEEN NEAR ANYONE EXPOSED TO ILLNESS OR COVID - PLEASE STAY HOME OUT OF CONCERN FOR EVERYONE ELSE.
Thank you
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
**Please download and print out the COVID-19 Disclaimer Form that has to be signed by all persons entering the facility, also each person will have their temperature taken and recorded. Please familiarize yourself with the form and print and sign or be ready to sign the form once you come to the meeting tonight.
IF YOU ARE SICK OR HAVE BEEN NEAR ANYONE EXPOSED TO ILLNESS OR COVID - PLEASE STAY HOME OUT OF CONCERN FOR EVERYONE ELSE.
IF YOU ARE SICK OR HAVE BEEN NEAR ANYONE EXPOSED TO ILLNESS OR COVID - PLEASE STAY HOME OUT OF CONCERN FOR EVERYONE ELSE.
October 5, 2020 Meeting Notes
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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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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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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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
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.
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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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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