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5 Things You Should Know Today

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

5 Things: Rain, Dog Training, Music & Movement

Here are five things you should know today.

1. Today's Weather: It looks like Wednesday will be another rainy day. According to the National Weather Service, there's a 70 percent chance of rain today. We're likely to see showers and thunderstorms mainly between noon and 3 p.m. The high is near 87.   2. Looking for something fun to do with your child? If they're between the ages of 3 and 5, head over to the Irmo Public Library for a Music & Movement program, which focuses on music activities, stories and rhymes. The event starts at 10:30 a.m. in the library's meeting room. Call 803-798-7880, ext. 3 for more information.  3. Pawmetto Lifeline and Dog Training in Your Home will be providing a free basic training course for Pawmetto Lifeline adopters beginning today.  Classes are from 6…

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

5 Things: Free Seminars, Family Fun Day, Weather

Check out this list of five things you should know today.

1. Today's Weather: Today's forecast calls for partly sunny skies with a high near 92, according to the National Weather Service. There's a 50 percent chance of rain.  2. Family Fun Day at Columbiana Centre is today from 10:30 am to noon This is a free family event. 3. The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce invites the public to come out and enjoy the Purple Martins Cruise on July 12. To reserve your tickets, call 803-749-9355 or stop by the chamber's office. Update: This event has sold out.  4. Do you want to make a bigger impact online? Patch is offering three free business seminars in July to help business owners learn to use Facebook, Twitter and Patch to grow their business. 5. Stay connected with Irmo-Seven Oaks Patch. 'Follow' us on …

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

5 Things: Readers' Choice, Purple Martins, Weather

A list of five things you should know today.

1. Today's Weather: Today's forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 89, according to the National Weather Service.  2. Don't forget to participate in our Readers' Choice contest. After a short hiatus, we're bringing it back as a two-month special event with 30 additional categories.  3. The Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce invites the public to come out and enjoy the Purple Martins Cruise on July 12. To reserve your tickets, call 803-749-9355 or stop by the chamber's office.  4. Do you want to make a bigger impact online? Patch is offering three free business seminars in July to help business owners learn to use Facebook, Twitter and Patch to grow their business. 5. Stay connected with Irmo-Seven Oaks Patch. 'Follow' us on Twitter …

Monday, June 18, 2012

5 Things: Father's Day Contest, Stay Connected

A list of five things you should know today.

1. Today's Weather: Today's forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high near 87, according to the National Weather Service.  2.  Our Father's Day contest ends at noon. Show your Dad some love, enter today and win a gift card for him and you, too.  3. Looking for a great book to read this summer? Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. Check out our summer reading guide.  4.  Do you want to make a bigger impact online? Patch is offering three free business seminars in July to help business owners learn to use Facebook, Twitter and Patch to grow their business. 5. Stay connected with Irmo-Seven Oaks Patch. 'Follow' us on Twitter and 'Like' us on Facebook. Download our …

Friday, June 15, 2012

5 Things: Father's Day, Store Openings, Weather

A look at five things you should know today.

1. The Weekend Weather: It looks like it will be a sunny weekend in Irmo. Today is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 84, according to the National Weather Service. On Saturday and Sunday, the forecast calls for sunny skies with highs near 84.  2. Sephora and Best Buy Mobile will have grand openings today at the Columbiana Centre. The Dough Factory is now open in the JCPenney Court. Download the attached coupon for a free dozen mini donuts with the purchase of one dozen combo. The mall opens at 10 a.m.  3. Looking for a great book to read this summer? Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. Check out our summer reading guide.  4. Looking for something to do this …

Thursday, June 14, 2012

5 Things: Weather, Social Media & More

Here are five things you should know today.

1. Today's weather: According to the National Weather Service, today's forecast calls for mostly sunny skies, with a high near 87.  2. Looking for a great book to read this summer? Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. Check out our summer reading guide.  3. Do you want to make a bigger impact online? Patch is offering three free business seminars in July to help business owners learn to use Facebook, Twitter and Patch to grow their business. 4. We're looking for Republicans and Democrats to participate in our Red Palmetto/Blue Palmetto surveys. If you're interested, email chris.winston@patch.com or shireese.bell@patch.com. 5. Stay connected with Irmo-Seven Oaks Patch. '…

Monday, June 11, 2012

5 Things: Primary Guide, Board Meeting & More

Here are five things you should know today.

1. Today's weather: Don't forget to take your umbrella with you when you leave the house. According to the National Weather Service, today's forecast calls for showers and possible thunderstorms for most of the day. The high is near 84.  2. Lexington-Richland 5 Board of Trustees will conduct the superintendent's evaluation during its regular meeting at 7 p.m. today.  3. Undecided about a primary candidate? Check out our candidate profiles for Tuesday's primary.  4. Do you want to make a bigger impact online? Patch is offering three free business seminars in July to help business owners learn to use Facebook, Twitter and Patch to grow their business.  5. Stay connected with Irmo-Seven Oaks Patch. 'Follow' us on Twitter and 'Like' us on …

Friday, June 8, 2012

5 Things: Summer Camps, Surveys & Weather

Here are five items you should know today.

1. Today's weather: According to the National Weather Service, today's forecast calls for sunny skies, with a high near 88.  2. Still in need of a camp for your kids? We've updated our list. Check it out here. 3. Do you want to make a bigger impact online? Patch is offering three free business seminars in July to help business owners learn to use Facebook, Twitter and Patch to grow their business. 4. We're looking for Republicans and Democrats to participate in our Red Palmetto/Blue Palmetto surveys. If interested email chris.winston@patch.com or shireese.bell@patch.com. 5. Stay connected with Irmo-Seven Oaks Patch. 'Follow' us on Twitter and 'Like' us on Facebook. Download our app for iPhone and Android or sign up for our free newsletter.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

5 Things: Weather, Pancake Breakfast, Stay Connected

Here are five things you should know today.

1. Today's weather: According to the National Weather Service, there's a slight chance of showers today with a possiblity of thunderstorms after noon. The forecast calls for partly sunny skies, with a high near 79.  2. Macedonia Baptist Church is having a pancake breakfast fundraiser on June 23. Tickets are $7. Proceeds will be used to help repair the historic church.  3. Do you own or manage a business in Irmo-Seven Oaks or St. Andrews? Want to make a bigger impact online? Patch is offering three free business seminars in July to help business owners learn to use Facebook, Twitter and Patch to grow their business. 4. We're looking for Republicans and Democrats to participate in our Red Palmetto/Blue Palmetto surveys. Each week Patch will …

Friday, June 1, 2012

5 Things: Patch Praise, Free Seminars & More

Here are five things you need to know.

1. Today's weather: The National Weather Service says there will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 11 a.m. The forecast calls for partly sunny skies with a high near 87.  2. Nominate your graduate for our Patch Praise contest. Take a few minutes to upload a photo of your graduate (either from this senior year or a childhood memory) and tell us why they're special to you for a chance to win a $25 gift card. 3. Do you own or manage a business in Irmo-Seven Oaks or St. Andrews? Want to make a bigger impact online? Patch is offering three free business seminars in July to help business owners learn to use Facebook, Twitter and Patch to grow their business. 4. Don't forget to sign up for summer camps. Check out a list here. …

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