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Fort Jackson Special Events March 29 - April 5

By Jeanette Dempsey, Editor/Publisher Macaroni Kid Columbia March 29, 2015
I wanted to share the upcoming events being offered on Fort Jackson:  Events for the week of March 29 - April 5, courtesy of Fort Jackson Family & Morale, Welfare & Recreation website:

Magruders Happy Hour
will be open Monday-Friday 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Come in and enjoy our after work networking social cards and domino room, darts, and pool tables. With 14 TV's get up to date on all the latest sporting news that you might have missed while at your 9-5. Click to find out more. Notice: Times and events are subject to change!

Cooper River Run/Walk
Saturday, March 28, Charleston, SC. Depart from front of Solomon Center at 5:00 am. Get Charleston bound with the Fitness Department. Register with Pam Long for free transportation by calling 751-3700 Register for the Run/Walk at www.bridgerun.com.Victory meal after the race!

Cherokee, NC Day Trip
Saturday, March 28, 7:00 am - 10:00 pm, $19 Per person: includes transportation. Options for fly fishing, hiking, casino, horseback riding, etc. upon arrival. Don't miss the action and excitement at Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel located in beautiful Cherokee, NC.

Enjoy playing games and slots like Digital Blackjack and Baccarito or take a pull on the one armed bandits. No matter what you're looking for, you'll find it in Harrah's Cherokee Casino. If you want a more laid back approach, take a tour of the Cherokee Indian museum, try your hand at fly fishing, or hike on awesome trails that are at the doorway to the Great Smoky Mountains. All trips leave from Marion Street Station, 4522 Marion Ave. Please call (803) 751-3484 for more information.

Spring Jamboree & Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4, Youth Sports Complex, Fort Jackson, 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Earth Day activities & egg hunt. Bring the family out for a fun-filled morning of free activities, games, prizes and egg hunt! For more information, contact Child, Youth, and School Services at 751-4824/4869. **First egg hunt will start promptly at 12:00 pm ** Egg hunt 12 years and under.