Thanks to SVCC for this year's list of events!!!

January 20—February 11...........Passport to River Towns
Passports went on sale beginning November 25, 2011. Passport holders may visit participating businesses on these four weekends to enjoy the special discounts and promotions crafted especially for this event.

March 10 ................................................Spaghetti Dinner
Homes of Hope Spaghetti Dinner at Columbia United Methodist Church, 5th and Walnut Streets, Columbia

March 16 ....................................................Annual Gala
The fourth Annual Gala is scheduled for Friday, March 16, at Golden Stories from 6:30 to 9:30pm. Catered food, music, a speaker, and a silent auction will be featured. New members will be featured at this event.

April 22 ..............................3rd Annual Taste of River Towns
Held at Union Meeting House, Marietta, this will be a traditional restaurant fair now moved to a Sunday Afternoon. This is a ticketed event. Tickets will be available for 4:00--5:15pm or
5:30--6:45pm

May 26 ..............................................................River Run
The River Run is held Memorial Day Weekend. Start time for the race is 8:30am. Registration begins at 7:30am

June 16 ..............................Cruisin' Columbia Car Show
Downtown Columbia's Annual Car Show will be held Saturday June 16th from 10:00--3:00

June 30 ..............32nd Annual Antique, Art, & Craft Show
This marks the 32nd year for the event. The AAC, scheduled for the last Saturday in June, runs from 9:00am to 3:00pm

July 27 .............................................4th Friday in Columbia

July 27 .......................................4th Annual Art in the Park This is the 3rd year of the event. Artists will be located in Locust Street Park from 5 to 8pm. Music will be provided.

August 11 .......................................Chiques Challenge
The Chiques Challenge is scheduled for the 2nd Saturday in August. This duathalon will begin with registration in Columbia's River Park, transportation to Vinegar Ferry Road, and a run along the river to and through Marietta. From Marietta, participants will kayak back to Columbia's River Park.

October 6 .......................................Bridge Bust
This is the 24th year for this event. The Bridge Bust, which is always held on the first Saturday in October, runs from 8am to 4pm.

November 3...............................................MAG Run
Formerly the Fall Flash, this event is scheduled for the first Saturday in November. This is only the fourth year for this event.

Nov. 23 to Dec. 21...............Passport to River Towns
Passports for the third year's excursion to SVCC businesses will go on sale during this time.