Families

Zoo offering free admission to military kids and dads

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Thursday, June 14th, 2012, 11:01am

Zoo offering free admission to military kids and dads

The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has teamed up with Operation Military Kids to offer free admission to all children of deployed military personnel, as well as those kids who’ve had a parent return from deployment within the last year on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17.

In order for children to receive free admission, military families must provide a copy of the parent’s deployment orders.

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Last week to nominate your Dad for Father’s Day

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, June 12th, 2012, 11:17am

Last week to nominate your Dad for Father’s Day

A day for children to honor their fathers is June 17.

There’s no better way to show the men in your life how much they are appreciated then expressing it in a unique way.

Is your Dad courageous and loving?

Do you have an inspirational Father’s Day story you would like to share?

If so, send a picture with the reason why your Dad should be named the “Father of Your Community” to tjennings@wistv.com for a chance to feature him on our WIS Your Community website.

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Nominate Your Dad for Father’s Day: “Father of Your Community”

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Sunday, June 10th, 2012, 11:17am

Nominate Your Dad for Father’s Day: “Father of Your Community”

A day for children to honor their fathers is June 17.

There’s no better way to show the men in your life how much they are appreciated then expressing it in a unique way.

Is your Dad courageous and loving?

Do you have an inspirational Father’s Day story you would like to share?

If so, send a picture with the reason why your Dad should be named the “Father of Your Community” to tjennings@wistv.com for a chance to feature him on our WIS Your Community website.

Don’t forget to include a p

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Nominate Your Dad for Father’s Day: “Father of Your Community”

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Friday, June 8th, 2012, 11:17am

A day for children to honor their fathers is June 17.

There’s no better way to show the men in your life how much they are appreciated then expressing it in a unique way.

Is your Dad courageous and loving?

Do you have an inspirational Father’s Day story you would like to share?

If so, send a picture with the reason why your Dad should be named the “Father of Your Community” to tjennings@wistv.com for a chance to feature him on our WIS Your Community website.

Don’t forget to include a p

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Main Zoo Entrance To Close June 11

Submitted by Marissa Silver, Community Blogger

Thursday, June 7th, 2012, 2:19pm

If you are planning a trip to Riverbanks Zoo on Monday, June 11, the railroad crossing at the main zoo entrance and parking lot will be closed due to repair.

If you wish to visit the Zoo that day, please park at the Botanical Garden entrance located at 1300 Botanical Parkway in West Columbia.

The Riverbanks Zoo main entrance is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, June 12.

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Nominate Your Dad for Father’s Day: “Father of Your Community”

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, June 5th, 2012, 11:17am

A day for children to honor their fathers is June 17.

There’s no better way to show the men in your life how much they are appreciated then expressing it in a unique way.

Is your Dad courageous and loving?

Do you have an inspirational Father’s Day story you would like to share?

If so, send a picture with the reason why your Dad should be named the “Father of Your Community” to tjennings@wistv.com for a chance to feature him on our WIS Your Community website.

Don’t forget to include a p

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June is Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month

Submitted by Marissa Silver, Community Blogger

Monday, June 4th, 2012, 2:36pm

Columbia Animal Services is celebrating Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month in June by showing special attention to the wonderful cats and kittens available for adoption at the Columbia Animal Shelter.

Spring and summer are the times of year when animal shelters are often overflowing with cats of all ages, sizes, and colors,” says Marli Drum, Superintendent of Columbia Animal Services. “We want to help raise awareness of this month in order to bring home the reality that these cats need safe and loving homes. By adopting a shelter cat, not only are you giving them a second chance,

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