Local YouTube Channel Heads to Asheville to Deliver Supplies

Issue #232

06 Oct

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

☀️ Columbia Weather - Sunny with a high of 88

📰 Local YouTube Channel Heads to Asheville With Supplies

👉 Spring Hill’s Local Passport: Win Big When You Shop Local!

🧵 Monday: Bring Your Favorite Crafting Project to Sip & Stitch!

⛑ Looking For Ways to Help Victims of Hurricane Helene? Click Here

🎵 Today’s Live Music

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Sunday, October 6th

Monday, October 7th

Tuesday, October 8th

Wednesday, October 9th

Thursday, October 10th

Friday, October 11th

Local YouTube Channel Heads to Asheville to Deliver Supplies

Bikes and Beards, the longtime YouTube channel popular with motorcyclists, traveled from Spring Hill to Asheville recently to deliver supplies to Hurricane Helene victims and posted a video yesterday to document their experience.

On the first trip, they drove a Sprinter Van and pulled a trailer loaded with supplies. Another YouTuber, Seth Alvo from Berm Peak in North Carolina, connected them with a church who had opened their doors to serve as a drop off location.

On the second trip, the team took only the Sprinter Van and were able to go into areas that were a little harder to reach. Although, it proved to be challenging to find the best routes – they were forced to turn around a few times and figure out a different way through. After 8 ½ hours, they arrived at the drop off location.

Sean Kerr, the man behind Bikes and Beards, said “The community is is coming together. People are helping people that's all I saw, the churches were totally stepping up letting people use their facilities. Most of the churches there were being were being used as a hub to distribute everything else out, the fire stations, the same thing, just people helping people out that's all I saw… the community is really stepping up.”

He also mentioned that a local well drilling company was drilling wells so that people could have fresh, filtered water.

He recommended five things that you can do to help:

  1. Pray

  2. Donate Money - “If you can donate money I recommend Wings of Compassion… every penny you send to there is going to go to someone to helping someone out in real time.”

  3. If you want to bring stuff… connect with your local group, your church, and then connect with an organization or another church or a firehouse or a company that's on the ground. Find out what they need. Don't just assume that they need something, find out what they need, contact them first and ask how you can help them best. Bring the least amount of vehicles when you deliver to them. Assume that it might be hard for you to get there. You might think it's going to take 3 hours it but it might take 9. As you’re traveling, keep in mind not to take away from their resources. Get gas from farther away, bring your own food, etc.

  4. Listen to the local radio stations in affected areas and you will hear of specific needs in different places. This will help inform you as to what people really need in real time. 99.9 KISS FM is a good station to listen to.

  5. Stay tuned if you’d like to help Bikes and Beards on their next trip! Sean mentioned that the team may be making another trip in the future. Stay tuned to his YouTube community posts here to find out more.

Spring Hill’s Local Passport: Win Big When You Shop Local!

The Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Listerhill Credit Union, is excited to announce the launch of the "Think, Shop, Explore Local Passport" campaign, an initiative designed to encourage residents and visitors to explore and support the diverse range of local businesses in Spring Hill. This exciting campaign will run from October 1 to October 31, 2024, offering participants a chance to win a grand prize haul valued at thousands of dollars!

How to Participate: Starting October 1st, visitors can pick up their Local Passport at any participating business or the Spring Hill Chamber Welcome Center, located at 5326 Main Street, Suite G. To qualify for the grand prize, participants simply need to collect stickers from a minimum of 15 participating businesses and return their completed passports by October 31, 2024, to the Welcome Center. Those who complete their passports entirely will be entered into the grand prize drawing twice – doubling their chances of winning!

Participating Businesses: The campaign features an array of local stops, including restaurants, retail shops, health centers, and more. Some of the featured stops include:

  • Aha Indian Grill

  • The Awaken House

  • The Spot Burgers & Beers

  • Hampton Inn Spring Hill

  • Lighthill Meats

  • TriStar ER Spring Hill

  • Williamson Health / Bone and Joint Institute

  • And many more!

A comprehensive list of all participating businesses and an interactive map is available online, guiding participants on their local adventure.

Community Photo Stops: For an extra entry into the grand prize drawing, participants can take photos at designated community photo stops, including the Spring Hill Library, City Hall, and Fischer Park. Simply post your photo on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #SHPassport24 to earn an additional chance to win!

Grand Prize Details: The grand prize haul includes an incredible assortment of gifts and vouchers from participating businesses, offering one lucky winner a prize worth thousands of dollars! This includes gifts from notable local businesses such as Listerhill Credit Union, Towhee Club & Birdsong Social, Brunch Collective, and many others.

How to Submit Your Passport: Once you have collected at least 15 stickers, return your passport to the Spring Hill Chamber Welcome Center (5326 Main Street, Suite G) by October 31, 2024. A dropbox is available for after-hours submissions, ensuring that everyone has a chance to participate.

Get Ready to Think, Shop, and Explore Local! The "Think, Shop, Explore Local Passport" campaign is an excellent way to discover new businesses, support our local economy, and engage with the Spring Hill community. So grab your passport, explore all that Spring Hill has to offer, and get ready for a fun-filled October with plenty of opportunities to win big!

For more information, visit the Spring Hill Chamber website or contact the Spring Hill Chamber Welcome Center at (931) 486-0625.

Monday: Bring Your Favorite Crafting Project to Sip & Stitch!

Bring your favorite crafting project and join us for a relaxing afternoon of creativity! Whether you're into knitting, embroidery, or any other thread craft, Sip & Stitch is the perfect chance to connect with fellow crafters while enjoying a warm cup of tea.

We'll gather at the Dr. Christa S. Martin Community Center in Fairview Park on Monday, October 7th and 21st from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. It’s a cozy, casual space where you can work on your latest project, chat with new friends, and share inspiration.

Come for the tea, stay for the creativity and connection! No registration is required. We can’t wait to see what you're working on!

For more information, reach out to [email protected] 931.982.2298

🎵 Today’s Live Music

Sunday, October 6th

TBD, Natchez Hills Vineyard, 1-4 PM
Martin Lane, Amber Falls Winery, 1-5 PM
Exit 24, The Rebel, 4 PM
Jay Hoppus, Puckett’s, 6-7:30 PM

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