A PSA, also known as a public service announcement, is a free announcement which promotes programs, activities, or services of non-profit organizations or federal, state, and local government serving community interests.
PSAs came into being with the entry of the United States into World War II. Radio broadcasters and advertising agencies offered their skills and facilities toward the war effort and established the War Advertising Council which became the official homefront arm of the Office of War Information. Print, outdoor advertising and especially radio became the carriers of such messages as "Loose lips sink ships," "Keep 'em Rolling" and a variety of announcements encouraging the purchase of War Bonds.
PSA's must be written in ten lines or less and sent at least two weeks prior to the event.. No attachments please. Email koko@fox102.com to submit your PSA.
Sympathetic to 2010's unprecedented oil spill and its uncertain outcomes, a group
of South Carolina citizens are presenting an all-day concert on Saturday October 9
at Hard Knox Grill, 1000 Knox Abbott Drive in Cayce-West Columbia, starting at noon.
a benefit performance by 9 acts with original and popular music to offer. Most musicians
are from SC. All have toured and own a polished presence, and ALL are waiving fees for
the cause. Concert for O.C.E.A.N. [Oil Crisis Ecosystems Affected Now] has a two-fold mission:
~To raise funds for the Oiled Bird Facility at the SC Avian Conservation Center in Awendaw.
Through publicity generated by the concert and attendance, planners also promote awareness of
how a compromised ocean environment can affect us all as it changes the food chain, habitats,
weather systems and, ultimately, Earth health. PLEASE SUPPORT AND ATTEND CONCERT
for O.CE.A.N.: POSITIVE PURPOSE THROUGH MUSIC. For more info, look us up Concert for O.C.E.A.N.
on FACEBOOK!
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08/24
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Agape Senior
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2705 Leaphart Road
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Cayce-West Columbia
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9 a.m.-2 p.m.
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08/25
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Providence Hospital
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2435 Forest Drive
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Columbia
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9 a.m.-4 p.m.
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08/25
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Aiken Mall
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2441 Whiskey Road South
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Aiken
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2 p.m.-7 p.m.
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08/27
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University of South Carolina
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1601 Greene St.
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Columbia
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11 a.m.-4 p.m.
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08/27
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Swansea High School
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500 E. First St.
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Swansea
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8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
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08/29
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Shandon United Methodist
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3407 Devine St.
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Columbia
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8 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
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08/29
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Trinity Cathedral Church
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1100 Sumter St.
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Columbia
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8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
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08/30
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Lexington Medical Center Irmo
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7035 St. Andrews Road
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Columbia
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9 a.m.-2 p.m.
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08/31
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SC Emergency Management Division
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2779 Fish Hatchery Road
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Cayce-West Columbia
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9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
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08/31
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Lexington Medical Center Lexington
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811 West Main St.
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Lexington
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10 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Tuesday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (extended hours 8/24: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and 8/31: 6 a.m.-7 p.m.)
Wednesday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (extended hours 8/25: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.)
Thursday: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. (extended hours 8/26: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.)
Friday: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. (extended hours 8/27: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Saturday: 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tuesday: noon-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Thursday: noon-6:30 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
ThE AMERICAN Red Cross HAS AN URGENT NEED FOR BLOOD DONORS NOW! regular DONATIONS ARE CRITICAL TO ENSURE THAT ALL PATIENTS HAVE THE BLOOD THEY NEED TODAY AND THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. CALL 1-800-RED CROSS OR VISIT REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG TO MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT TO GIVE TODAY.
Hospice Care Charity INC Thrift Store needs volunteers to assist with intake, organizing and working in our thrift store at 1217 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia, SC. Please contact Sydney at 803-794-2391. Discounts provided to volunteers.
For over 27 years, the Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees have transformed their meeting space into The Hall of Horrors--one of South Carolina’s longest running haunted attractions. Every year, the twisted minds that bring you The Hall of Horrors construct an all new terrifying experience. This year will be no exception. More unspeakable horrors await those who dare to brave the unknown. The Hall of Horrors is held at the Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees’ Hut located at 1153 Walter Price Street, Cayce, SC 29033. Details and volunteer opportunities are below.
*Thursday and Sunday dates close at 11:00pm.
Drop us a line, tell us what your talents are and when you are available to volunteer. Email Danny Gibson at danny@hallofhorrors.com.
For more information and media inquiries, please contact Katy Renfroe, Public Relations Chair for the Hall of Horrors, at pr@hallofhorrors.com or 803.553.8256.
The Girl Scouts of South Carolina- Mountains to Midlands is lloking for Girl Scout Volunteers! Lead girls at a sports clinic, a dance workshop, go hiking,
horseback riding, build a business, meet new people, inspire, give back to the community and more! To learn more about volunteering, go online to
www.gssc-mm.org, or call 1-800-849-GIRL.
CAFF is a 100% non-profit, local, charitable organization with no denominational or partisan ties. Recipients are chosen by the board of directors and based on referral, financial need and funds available for allocation. CAFF supports children and families by looking for ways to ease struggles for those who need it most. CAFF looks to primarily assist families with young children who do not have a strong support system to alleviate exceptional financial challenges by providing monetary relief and coordination of pro-bono or discounted services through local charitable events or individual donations. For more information, visit www. callingallfriendsfoundation.org
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has many volunteer opportunities! Call 803-545-3100 or visit www.columbiaparksandrecreation.net to find out how you can help.
Donate your car today to the National Kidney Foundation of South Carolina and help save lives in South Carolina. It doesn't even have to run! Just ONE car donation can have a HUGE impact! Just ONE car donation can provide: Free screenings for 20 people at risk for kidney disease in South Carolina, 2 scholarships for children in South Carolina who have had a transplant, or on dialysis to attend Kidney Camp. 6tanks of gas for the Palmetto State Kidney Mobile to travel South Carolina, and many other services. For more information, visit www.kidneysc.org, call 803-799-3870 or 800-488-2277.
If your child has been diagnosed with pediatric cancer Children’s Chance is here to help your family with financial, psychological, and emotional needs. If you would like to find out more information or have questions about pediatric cancer, please contact he Children’s Chance office. We will gladly provide your organization, school, church, business, or other group with accurate information. Call 803.254.5996 or visit www.childrenschance.org We also offer an education and awareness program for schools through our ambassador Zig the Pig! If your school is interested in adopting our ambassador Zig the Pig to help kids with cancer, please visit the Zantastic Zig Zite at www.zigthepig.org.
Hospice Care of Tri-County is in need of volunteers for their Patient Care Program. Volunteers complete 6- 8 hours of initial training, yearly on-going training and coaching, reference and SLED checks. Many have at least 1-2 hours available a week. If you’re interested, or know of other compassionate individuals, church or civic groups that would like to learn more, call Terry Vann Schon at 803-400-1177 or Linda Davis at 803-461-5079.
Don’t let a disaster hold up your Social Security payment. Natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes can disrupt mail service and delay your payment. Protect yourself by signing up for direct deposit. With direct deposit, your Social Security payment goes straight into your account. It’s always there on payment day. It’s also safe from theft and forgery. To sign up, call the Go Direct toll-free helpline at 1-800-333-1795. Or do it online, at www.GoDirect.org. Get your benefits, on time, every month.

