PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission is holding a public auction! Don’t miss your chance to bid on a variety of surplus items. Bid Deadline: Monday, July 28 at 2:00 p.m. Send bids to: Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission Attn: Auction 5605 Bush River Rd. Columbia, SC 29212 For full auction details and item listings, visit: https://ow.ly/FFju50Wr9oN Spread the word — great deals await!

The Safari mural at Seven Oaks Park is coming along nicely! Thanks to local artist Al Pearsall for working with our Summer Safari children to create this wonderful work of art! #sevenoakspark

Summer is flying by, but it's not over yet! There are just TWO weeks left of our awesome summer camps! Whether your child loves outdoor adventures, sports, dance, STEM, or gymnastics, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s make this summer one to remember! Register today at https://www.icrc.net/programs-and-activities/summer-camps.

Come out to Seven Oaks Park this Thursday from 4–7 PM for our open-air Farmers Market! 🍉🍞 Bring your friends, family, and reusable bags to shop a variety of local vendors offering fresh seasonal produce, handmade goods, and unique artisanal products. Support local, eat fresh, and discover something new every week!

Fall youth sports registration is open now through August 7—don’t miss out on a season full of fun! We offer a variety of programs for different ages, with options available for soccer, football, flag football, boys’ lacrosse, golf, cross country, cheerleading, and adult softball. Register now at: https://www.icrc.net/register Gear up and get ready for the season at DICK’S Sporting Goods Shop Weekend — August 8–11! With coupon, shoppers can receive 20% off their entire purchase—perfect for gear, apparel, shoes, and more. (Some exclusions apply.) Get the coupon here: https://cmm.dickssportinggoods.com/crmcdn/getoffer.aspx?offer_entity_code=O241F7DJ&token=q6wZI9PEH8YEgVy64g-m86e8OgLwJUzLqdkn8NWhwS9CIzR7fOqOmc7MxsOVZhmUvlkZRCr-rVeHz2sYIY0xsw2

Cool off and beat the summer heat at the Melvin Park Splash Pad! The perfect place for summer fun — splash, laugh, and play with friends and family! 💦 $4 per person Hours: Monday-Friday: 10:00am-1:00pm Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Board Member Spotlight: Michael Henthorne Now starting his fourth year of service on the Saluda Shoals Foundation Board, Michael brings not only a deep love for the outdoors but also a wealth of legal expertise to our mission. By day, Michael is an employment litigator at Ogletree Deakins, representing employers of all sizes across the U.S. and beyond. At home, Michael and his wife Jennifer—share a full house with their five wonderful kids and Bear, a sock-loving Goldendoodle who adores Saluda Shoals Park. Michael is a graduate of Furman University and the University of South Carolina School of Law, and we’re proud to have him on our board. Thank you, Michael, for your continued commitment to keeping Saluda Shoals Park a place families—and Goldendoodles—can enjoy for generations to come!