Jarrett's Jungle
Sunday, May 11, is Mother’s Day. It’s a day to honor the women in our lives. And West Columbia businesses are preparing to help make the day special. Sightler’s Florist and Marketplace at 716 Meeting Street in West Columbia is a floral and gift shop specializing in a variety of fresh flowers and creative gift […]
Valentine’s Day is Friday. Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. It originated as a feast day honoring Saint Valentine, a martyr, according to Wikipedia. Valentine’s Day has become a significant cultural, religious and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions […]
Sunday is St. Patrick’s Day. It was originally celebrated in Ireland with festivals in honor of St. Patrick, one of Ireland’s patron saints. The first March 17 celebration was in 1631. Irish immigrants eventually brought St. Patrick’s Day traditions to the United States and the day has become a celebration of Irish culture by everyone. […]
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14. Fortunately West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market will be open from 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Friday, May 5, in conjunction with Art on State. Many vendors will be on hand at the market with unique gifts, locally created, for mom. The market will also be open from 11 a.m. until […]
The spirit of St. Patrick is alive and well in West Columbia. Entering the Westover Acres neighborhood from Sunset Boulevard, the gates are adorned with St. Patrick’s Day well wishes. Jarrett’s Jungle, just a few blocks down the street, is selling Irish Shamrocks. Affordable Medical Equipment, on Sunset, has a St. Patrick’s Day mannequin dressed […]
The occasion of Valentine’s Day generates lots of business in West Columbia. Dining and flowers are always a part of the tradition that marks the day. Valentine’s Day is Sunday (Feb. 14) and is widely considered the most romantic holiday of the year. It is a celebration of love. Children in the United States typically […]