They're back - the flies and the smell

A source has informed Columbia Spy that flies (and a pungent malodor) are already present around the piles of chicken manure recently dumped near the intersection of Twelfth and Franklin Streets at McGinness Field.

Two years ago, similar conditions at McGinness Field led to a massive fly infestation and a widespread foul odor.

MORE information can be found HERE.

SCCA offering March Painting Parties

If you would like to try your hand at painting or ease back into the craft - these short workshops are for you.

Our March Painting Parties/Workshops with Ange Bentivegna have been posted on our Facebook site as well as Eventbrite. Create a painting after a Master Work by Monet or Van Gogh. Ange is getting excellent results from her students! She holds an MFA degree from Syracuse University and is a master at teaching short workshops.

 Sign-up at:  http://www.eventbrite.com/o/susquehanna-center-for-the-creative-arts-8528419952

March is the month of renewal and new beginnings.  We are celebrating with the wonderful master paintings of Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Monet.

St Patrick's week we have two great paintings to bring in the Green. Come celebrate with us either on Tuesday, Saturday or both.

"Creativity is a phenomenon it connects you, it relaxes you, it surprises you, and it validates you."  "Come be amazed how your creativity is still a vibrant, necessary part of you"

No experience required or necessary.  

All Materials included.    16"x 20" painting

You are welcome to bring your own beverage.

Instructor, Master Artist:  Ange

Susquehanna Center for the Creative Arts
224 Locust Street
Columbia, PA, 17512

717-576-9628 or 717-580-9031

www.sccaartstore.com

Happy Leap Day!

According to Wikipedia:

"February 29, also known as leap day or leap year day in the Gregorian calendar, is a date that occurs in most years that are divisible by 4, such as 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, and 2024. Years that are divisible by 100, but not by 400, do not contain a leap day. Thus, 1700, 1800, and 1900 did not contain a leap day, 2100, 2200, and 2300 will not contain a leap day, while 1600 and 2000 did, and 2400 will. Years containing a leap day are called leap years. February 29 is the 60th day of the Gregorian calendar in such a year, with 306 days remaining until the end of the year. In theChinese calendar, this day will only occur in years of the monkey, dragon, and rat.

A leap day is observed because a complete revolution around the Sun takes slightly longer than 365 days. It compensates for this lag, realigning the calendar with the Earth's position in the Solar System; otherwise, seasons would occur in a different time than intended in the calendar year."

Shrek Night at the Market House on March 4

                             This Friday, 5-7 p.m.

             The Market House is open 4-8 p.m.

SHREK! - A sneak peek

The Columbia High School Theater Department performed a sneak preview of Shrek, The Musical at Hinkle's Pharmacy and Restaurant Thursday night.  Hinkle's donated 20% of patrons' restaurant bills to the Columbia Drama Booster Club.  Go HERE for a video.

Shrek, The Musical will be performed at the Columbia High School Auditorium on the following dates and times:

March 17th - 7 p.m.

March 18th - 7 p.m.

March 19th - 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for students and seniors.

TRIVIA QUESTION: What actual person was the inspiration for the character of Shrek?

The answer is HERE.

4th & Chestnut - A dangerous intersection?

The intersection at Fourth and Chestnut Streets has seen two vehicle accidents recently - exactly one week apart and at about the same time of day. The accident on Wednesday, February 24, involved a pickup truck.

As usual, emergency personnel responded promptly.

The guys from across the street at Susquehanna Automotive also responded to render assistance.

 Jeff from Susquehanna Automotive cleaned up debris.

One week ago, on Wednesday, February 17, a three-vehicle accident occurred at the same intersection . . .

New parking violation fees

The following parking violation fees were approved for 2016 by Columbia Borough Council in their 2016 fee schedule. New tickets will begin to be issued shortly reflecting these new fees. Look for an email blast with the new start date for the increased rates.