Around ChApin & irmo

Vandals and thieves love unlocked cars, homes, and open garages. What items do you leave out at night in the yard that could be stolen? Do you have a routine nighttime home and car security check?  

 Protect your possessions from the unscrupulous, dishonest thieves who don’t take weekends off. A habit takes 21 days to become a routine, so for the next 3 weeks, go out and lock your car at night, and put all valuables in a safe place.  

Stop telemarketing vandals from invading your phone by registering your number on the Do Not Call list by calling 1-888-382-1222 or register online, www.donotcall.gov .

“No one fights alone,” is the theme of a fundraiser to help a teacher diagnosed with cancer at Chapin Baptist Daycare. Marie Fulmer has loved on, hugged, played with, and held many a child’s hand in her 32 years at the daycare. Friends, family, coworkers, and others plan to help her in her battle against cancer. To purchase a shirt go to www.bonfire.com/no-one-fights-alone-cbcdc/

The Chapin Chamber is calling all Young Professionals in Chapin and Irmo for the quarterly meeting February 6; bring a donation for the We Care Center. Call 803 345-1100 for information.  

Do you have a mysterious antique item or a

treasured family heirloom? The State Museum is hosting a Museum Road Show January 25, 10 am-4 pm. Contact the museum at  803 898-4921 for information.  

The 2nd annual Irmo Chili Cook-off February 1, noon-4 pm, at 7507 Eastview Drive in Irmo. To enter the cook-off, contact macsonmain@gmail.com or call 803-206-2644.

Chapin Theatre Company presents The Outsider, a comedy that makes fun of politics and celebrates democracy. Performances are February 28-March 8. Visit www.chapintheatre.org for more information.  

The Special Olympics Polar Plunge is February 8 at Lake Murray Public Park. This fundraiser benefits athletes who participate in the games. Plungers must raise $50 to participate; tee-shirt and lunch included. Email dkoop@sc.rr.com for info.