Q3 Newsletter
Observances
July:
- July 4th: Fourth of July
- July 20th: National Ice Cream Day
- July 31st: National Intern Day
August:
- August 3rd: National Sister Day
- August 13th: Left-hand Day
- August 26th: National Dog Day
- August 30th: National Beach Day
September:
- September 1st: Labor Day
- September 22nd: Autumnal Equinox (Start of Fall)
- September 25th: National Daughters Day
- September 29th: National Coffee Day
Get to know Alison Boling!
- Favorite movie?
Rush Hour
- Favorite local restaurant?
Lugoff House of Pizza in Camden - Go to lunch order from the cafeteria?
Taco salad - How long have you worked for PAI?
Four years - What is your favorite way to spend the day off?
Without a doubt, with my children — I have 4 of them.
- Do you have any hobbies or activities you are passionate about?
I love to paint craft painting. - What was the best piece of advice you have ever received?
Praise God in every circumstance because he will take the broken pieces and turn it into something beautiful. - What is something on bucket list you hope to do one day?
Work for an animal rescue center finding forever homes for homeless
animals. - What is your favorite season and why?
Football season (kidding)! I guess it would have to be fall. I love the game and during the season, I spend my weekends watching it all day. - What is one thing you wish more people knew about you?
That I like cook and try new recipes!
Quarterly Recap
Back-to-School Recipes
Skillet Mac n Cheese
2 cups uncooked pasta (about 8 ounces), such as elbow macaroni, cavatappi or shells
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3/4 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
Optional toppings: Fresh arugula, halved cherry tomatoes and coarsely ground pepper
Beat Salad with Goat Cheese
4 medium beets - scrubbed, trimmed, and cut in half
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 (10 ounce) package mixed baby salad greens
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 ounces goat cheese
Recipes for Success
Make a to do list. Cross things off as you accomplish them. Organize your email. Categorize emails to help find things and to make it easier to follow up on. Your inbox should only be the items you need to work. Once completed, file it or delete it. Communication is key along with asking questions to help you learn. Which I will be doing a lot of. Make time for yourself each day. Often in life, we spend so much time helping others, we often forget about ourselves. Read something positive each day. Thanks for the warm welcome, PAI.
"One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure". - William Feather
Submitted by Beth Harris
Happening in Columbia
The dinner detective true crime murder mystery dinner show
Price: 77.21
Time: 6 PM to 9 PM
North America’s largest inactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is playing in Columbia, SC! Solve a true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a prime suspect before you know it!
The actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults. Tickets includes our mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, wait staff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.
803 Day
Dates: August 1, 2025 – August 3, 2025
803 Day has returned, a weekend-long celebration of everything that makes the 803 special!
What’s in Store for 2025?
Pre-803 Day Sponsor Mixer (8/1) - Exclusive networking mixer for sponsors, partners & elected officials (West Columbia)
803 Day 5K Run/Walk (8/2) – Supporting Cola Rose Shower, a 501 © 3 dedicated to women’s healthcare & feminine hygiene donations (Forest Acres)
Citywide Scavenger Hunt on the Soda City Certified App (8/2 – 8/3) – Explore and connect with local gems (public art, historic sites, murals, local businesses, etc)
$8.03 Specials (8/2 – 8/3) – Enjoy deals from participating restaurants & retailers for $8.03
Greek Festival
Dates: September 18, 2025 – September 21, 2025
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral welcomes you and offers our hospitality for the annual Greek Festival. Come and enjoy music, atmosphere, food and drink, and learn a little about Greece.
Thursday – Saturday: 10 AM – 10 PM
Sunday: 12 PM – 6 PM
Guess That Artist
Guess the artist that matches these descriptions!
- Born in Bay City, Michigan.
- Has sold over 300 million records worldwide.
- Winner of seven Grammy Awards and two Golden Globes.
- Starred in films like Evita, A League of Their Own, and Desperately Seeking Susan.
- Known as the “Queen of Pop”.
- Send your answer to marketing@paisc.com. The winner will receive a PAI prize.