The Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center, Founded in 1955,
is located at 306 Flora Drive, Columbia, SC 29223.
The mission of the Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center is to enhance quality of life by providing comprehensive programs based on Jewish values, traditions, heritage and culture. The Center aims to promote unity through these social, recreational, athletic, educational and cultural programs. We also strive to meet individual and communal needs in a way that promotes Jewish values and in turn nurtures, strengthens, enriches and unites the Jewish community and our community as a whole.
The mission of the YMCA of Columbia is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
The mission of the YMCA of Columbia is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Once a month on the First Wednesday, JoJo’s Jazz Jam, is a family friendly, free music event. A Community Outreach Program that began November 2018. No cover charge. Bring the entire family to enjoy an evening of Jazz. Introduce yourself and your children to a great evening of music and community. There are amazing, top quality musicians. Food and non-alcoholic beverages can be purchased from our caterer, The Food Academy, onsite for a small price. Plenty of parking. At 1830 Main Street, Downtown Columbia, on the corner of Main Street and Richland Street.
Our History:
The Lexington County Recreation Commission was created by an act of the Legislature in 1968 as a Special Purpose District. The Commission as an active, functioning body with employees began operations in January, 1970. The organization began with no facilities and no budget and has since developed the many facilities and various programs enjoyed by the citizens today.On July 1, 1980, Lexington County Council requested the Commission absorb into its operation an existing senior citizen program, then administered by Richland Lexington Council on Aging.On July 1, 1982, we unofficially became the Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission.
Our Mission Statement:
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all citizens through creative and meaningful life enriching experiences. This is done through the provisions of program services, facilities and education.
The Lexington Family YMCA offers a complete lineup of activities and programs for the whole family. Sports, strength and wellness, health screenings, tennis, equestrian and childcare.
The NorthWest Family YMCA offers a complete lineup of activities and programs for the whole family. Sports, strength and wellness, health screenings, tennis, and childcare.